BOOK REVIEW LISTINGS

The Special

The Special by J. E. Pendleton is a historical drama/fiction inspired by true events that transpired in the author's life. The book is set in post-depression America when the middle class had finally risen only to be thwarted by the horrors of World War II.

The book starts with the author receiving a  phone call from a stranger ...

THE SPIDER HOUSE: A Madam Celeste Mystery

Author Linda Anthony Hill has another paranormal thriller, The Spider House, to titillate readers of cozy mysteries. The author’s knowledge of ghosts, mediums and the paranormal are apparent from the prologue which sets the stage and introduces psychic, Madam Celeste and her apprentice, Emma. The opening sentences of Chapter One grab ...

The Spy Among Us

The Spy Among Us is a compelling thriller, by Thomas J. Nichols that crackles with tension. Page one opens this novel with a bang, literally an explosion that threatens the life of Christi Cole. FBI agent Cole is compelled into an assignment with the International Joint Terrorism Task Force. She leaves her husband and daughter for duty in Moscow ...

The Stone House Legacy

The Stone House Legacy by Wanda DeHaven Pyle is the story of Cora, Tessa and a stone house. In 1866 Cora moved with her husband to begin a new life and establish a settlement. This was at the end of the Civil War. The settlement did not last long-drought, illness and fire played a major role in the disbanding. A large stone house had been built ...

The Street Rod Mystery

The Street Rod Mystery by Judy Iverson takes place at a Classic Car show - Back to the Fifites - at the State Fair Grounds. There are thousands of cars and entrants and spectators. Among those is a killer - lurking and searching for the next victim to fall prey to murder. A teenage girl comes up missing and everyone begins the search for her - ...

The Strength of a Thousand Sons

Award-winning author, Melvin E Edwards, has a new memoir, The Strength of a Thousand Sons. This series of stories about his Texas family is a compliment to his previous memoir, The Eyes of Texans. Edwards has the honor of being one of the first Black members of the Sons of the Republic of Texas. ...

The Suffering

Dan Mayer’s novel “The Suffering,” published by Black Rose Writing is a story of a man who suffers repeated personal losses and through it all loses his relationship with God. It is a book about redemption and “spiritual hollowness.”  Mayer’s dark theme touches on the state of human brokenness and how ...

The Sun Shines Brightest at Midnight

"THE SUN SHINES BRIGHTEST AT MIDNIGHT" by Youlanda Brewster published by Black Rose Writing. This book is a fascinating read as it bounces about over a period of approximately 250 years. In the story, as in real life, we are introduced to a myriad of characters throughout the book. It first appears to be a collage of tales or an anthology. ...

The Sweet Potato Queens First Big-Ass Novel

Browne's Sweet Potato Queen advice books on love, divorce, and cooking have found a wide audience in readers who appreciate the Queens' sassy southern charm. With coauthor Gillespie, Browne turns to fiction for the first time to share lives and loves of the Queens. Jill, Mary Bennett, Patsy, and Gerald are united by their outsider status in ...

The Things I Love

 "The Things I Love" by Christina M. Carroll is a heartwarming book that delves into the nostalgic journey of a 10-year-old boy and his mother as they fondly reminisce about his childhood passions and joys. Through vivid storytelling and captivating illustrations by Jenny Slife, the book embodies the essence of the old writer's ...