I love short stories because the good ones can encapsulate a fully formed plot including themes and character development in a bite sized, single sitting morsel. Throwing Shadows: A Dark Collection is a series of nine short stories that perfectly capture the essence of a campfire story. The title’s name is a clever reflection of... Continue Reading →
After you finish Philip Fracassi’s A Child Alone with Strangers you’ll give every shadow a second glance. Weaving a twisted tale of suspense and drama about a child’s kidnapping, this book is a must-read for all who enjoy a good horror novel. It will have you questioning the characters’ reality as you plunge deeper and... Continue Reading →
Thanksgiving is a time for families to come together and find things to be thankful for. Or, in some cases, cringe at the thought of spending time with those they’d otherwise give a wide berth. All Charlotte Deerborn wants is a nice Thanksgiving dinner. Too bad fate has other plans. A nice family meal will... Continue Reading →
Paused takes an idea that has been ruminated on and crafted in many ways and extrapolates it in an entirely different vein. The premise of man’s ‘eventual’ extinction and the determining factor has long been the stuff of nightmares. It is no surprise this event is a prevalent trope in the sci-fi and horror genres.... Continue Reading →
Illustrated by: Judy Gaudet Charlie and the Tire Swing is charming, simple, and relatable. Diann Floyd Boehm immediately engaged the reader with her introduction of Charlie and how the tire swing came to be. Based on the subtitle, “How it began,” this book will act as a series introduction to further adventures with Charlie and... Continue Reading →
This one of the most heartfelt poetry books I've read. Get your copy at Amazon UK The readers are immediately taken into the life of the author and although not every poem was autobiographical, they all give information into the mind of the author and her feelings. The readers are given important events that happened... Continue Reading →
I went into this book expecting to read poetry and possibly save some for the future to read again, what I got was a whole experience. D. A. Andrews took a pen and scribbled out a window into her soul and the reader gets to take a peek inside. This book was a mix of... Continue Reading →
Running with Roselle: How a Blind Boy and a Puppy Grew Up, Became Best Friends, and Together Survived One of America’s Darkest Days is a follow-up novel by authors Michael Hingson and Jeanette Hanscome, Thunder Dog. Running with Roselle fills in the gaps of Roselle’s upbringing and combines her story with Mike’s as he grows... Continue Reading →
Ken MacQueen’s Hero Haters is a suspense thriller that will pull you to the edge of your seat and keep you there. Somewhere in the United States is a man with a grudge against so-called “heroes,” and he has a particular one that he has his eye on. But first, he’ll make people disappear and... Continue Reading →
Have you ever wondered how your sister has influenced your life? Do you ever stop to think – how do they actually influence your life? I mean, besides annoying the ever-living daylights out of you? Whether it be “borrowing” your favorite clothing or simply wanting to tag along, the author has compiled information to reflect... Continue Reading →
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