BookView Review: Presence, the Play by William E. Jefferson
Jefferson returns with an evenly paced tale of heroism and adventure, taking readers on an exhilarating journey of one man’s quest to save the nation. Script, a monk and playwright, […]
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Book Excerpt: (L)eavesdropping by Luke Ruggenberg
Buy now Read the review From the Blurb: “What’s your favorite plant?” “How do you get rid of a stump?” “Who are you and what are you doing in my […]
BookView review: (L)eavesdropping by Luke Ruggenberg
Ruggenberg’s latest is a profoundly imaginative and strikingly original collection of short stories. Ruggenberg manages in a few pages to convey his protagonists’ whole lives, never departing from everyday rhythms, […]
BookView Review: The Man From Burnt Island by Wendy Sura Thomson
Thomson’s sweeping tale successfully transports readers to the Depression era to recount the story of one man’s journey to find his footing in a new land. Life was tough for […]
Book Excerpt:The Man From Burnt Island by Wendy Sura Thomson
Read the review From the Blurb: This book, a saga of a Scottish man born in 1899 whose dogged determination overcomes much, is historical fiction. It is based upon snippets […]
BookView Review: The King of Minear’s Son by R.J. Passer
Passer makes her debut with this fast-paced fantasy adventure set in a fascinating medieval world and populated with lovable, memorable characters. For twenty-two years, Prince Taelor Pevrel has believed himself […]
BookView Interview with Author R.J. Passer
Welcome to BookView Interview, a conversation series where BookView talks to authors. Recently, we interviewed R.J. Passer, the author of The King of Minear’s Son, a medieval fantasy novel published […]
Book Excerpt:Burning Rage by Don Banting
Read the review From the Blurb: RCMP said they are looking for a caucasian male, between the ages of 25 and 40 for questioning. This individual was seen on footage […]
BookView Review: Burning Rage by Don Banting
Banting examines one woman’s descent into depression and insanity, tackling themes of bullying and mental illness in his latest. Abandoned by her father at a young age, Jess has always […]
BookView Interview with Author Jim Hamilton
Welcome to BookView Interview, a conversation series where BookView talks to authors. Recently, we interviewed Jim Hamilton, author of deliciously cozy science fiction and mystery books, including The Chaos Trilogy: […]
BookView Interview with Author S. C. Eston
Welcome to BookView Interview, a conversation series where BookView talks to authors. Recently, we interviewed Steve C. Eston, IT manager and the author of Deficiency, an immersive dystopian tale set […]
BookView Review: Deficiency by S.C. Eston
Set in the far-future, Eston’s immersive latest vividly combines evocative worldbuilding and rich characterization. Technologically advanced Prominence City offers both security and quality of life to its inhabitants. For Keidi […]
BookView review: A Wicked Wind: Book 2 of The Archanium Codex by Nicholas McIntire
As their land descends into chaos, Aleksei Dragon, the lord captain of Her Majesty’s Legion, and Prince Jonas Belgi set on to confront the sinister sorceress in McIntire’s immersive second […]
BookView review: Iceapelago 2091 by Peter Brennan
Brennan spins an intricate, exhilarating tale of devastation and political intrigue in this enthralling continuation of Iceapelago. It’s been decades since the world was changed by the Eriador event, an […]
BookView review: The Adventures of Vylette Bunny and Michie: Love at First Bite by Michelle Crichton (Author), I Cenizal (Illustrator)
In this amusing early reader by Crichton, a young girl finds herself struggling after taking the responsibility of a mischievous pet bunny. Twelve-year-old Michie has always loved animals and is […]
BookView Interview with Author Michelle Crichton
Welcome to BookView Interview, a conversation series where BookView talks to authors. Recently, we interviewed Michelle Crichton about her writing and recently released children’s early read The Adventures of Vylette […]
BookView Review: Power’s Play (The Heart of Stone Adventures) by Eva Sandor
Sandor continues The Heart of Stone Adventures series with this rollicking entry that sees Malfred getting entangled in yet another sinister mission. It’s been a year since the events of […]
BookView Interview with Author Eva Sandor
Welcome to BookView Interview, a conversation series where BookView talks to authors. Recently, we interviewed Eva Sandor, Longtime illustrator and author, about her writing and recently released fantasy Power’s Play […]
BookView Interview with Author David Grantham
Welcome to BookView Interview, a conversation series where BookView talks to authors. Recently, we interviewed David Grantham, Ph.D., a nationally renowned intelligence professional, having served in various positions on the […]
BookView Review: Consequences: An Intelligence Officer’s War by David Grantham
In this exhaustive, compelling account, Grantham documents his own journey as a member of the USAF Office of Special Investigations at the height of the Iraq War, throwing open the […]
Book Excerpt: The Alter Prey by Frederick Mulae
Buy now Read the review From the Blurb: What would you do if you woke up and found yourself covered in blood? If when you looked in the mirror, the reflection […]
BookView review: The Alter Prey by Frederick Mulae
A clinical psychotherapist’s struggle with the dissociative identity disorder takes center stage in Mulae’s latest suspense thriller. The successful clinical psychologist STUART RYDER is content being at the peak of […]
Book excerpt:A Kind of Hush by JoDee Neathery
Buy now Read the review From the Blurb: A Kind of Hush examines how life is seldom a tidy affair exploring whether there is a gray area between right and wrong. […]
BookView review: Five Mile Charlie: A Special Pony for Carly by Kimberly Adams (Author), David Gnass (Illustrator)
A little girl learns wishes can come true even if in different ways, thanks to the Queen Bee Nora and her best friend, Journey, in this enchanting book by Adams. […]
BookView Interview with Author Kimberly Adams
Welcome to BookView Interview, a conversation series where BookView talks to authors. Recently, we interviewed Kimberly Adams, a practicing attorney in McAlester, Oklahoma, the Municipal Judge in her hometown of […]
