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November 30, 2023
Blog Tour: THE BROWN & MCNEIL MURDER MYSTERIES by Frank Lazarus
PhiladelphiaDetective Vernon Brown and his buddy James McNeil solve high stakesmurder mysteries
TheMurder Gambit
ABrown & McNeil Murder Mystery Book 1
byFrank Lazarus
Genre:Murder Mystery, Crime Thriller
Anunexplained death in a nursing home. A man falls from a balcony. Ahit and run in the middle of a city street. An execution in a home. Awoman collapses dead after a date.
Five murders. Five methods.Five police jurisdictions.
What's theconnection?
Philadelphia-area detectives are under pressure tosolve the murders, while dealing with their own issues.
Speedinglike the lead car at Talladega towards a shocking conclusion, is TheMurder Gambit a Shakespearean tragedy or a sinister reality?
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ABrown & McNeil Murder Mystery Book 2
Evenbefore he has played his first game in high school, it would seemnothing can stop Bo Campbell's meteoric rise to stardom in thebasketball world. In Philadelphia, people are already comparing himto his Overbrook High School predecessor, Wilt Chamberlain.
Buthis dreams are suddenly shattered when he is arrested for the murderof his best friend, Sherman Claxton.
Detective Vernon Brown,and James McNeil, his friend and Bo's grandfather, search for thetruth, but James goes rogue, and soon finds himself in the dangerousunderbelly of the Philadelphia drug sub-culture, where the stakes arehigh and it's hard to tell who's friend and who's foe.
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The Murder Gambit: A death at a nursing home. A bodythat fell from the balcony. A hit-and-run. A man shot execution-style. Were allthese random deaths connected?
This seemed interesting with allthese deaths. At first, we get the different stories on each case. The pace andstamina were mild, but the read was quick and informative. That naggingcuriosity to how these cases tie together just kept gnawing at me and kept mereading. All these deaths were odd and suspicious and it was fascinating to seewhat turned up in each investigation. It seemed they were all murdered. Werethese random killings? Or were they somehow connected? The cases were a littlehard to follow, especially with all the various names thrown in there. Youoften forget who was who and what was what. It’s only after you read a littlebit in each chapter that you think, “Oh, yeah, it’s that particular deadperson.” And, although the chapters were short and quick, there were just toomany of them at 90 chapters total.
A faster pace and fewer deathswould’ve made this more focused and more exciting. The various deaths seemedinteresting at first, but the long investigations became too daunting. I wishwe could’ve gotten down to the real clues much sooner. But the read wasgenerally pretty good and I liked the details in the cases. Good for those thatliked to get really involved in multiple cases.
A fairly nice mystery.
Rating:3 stars
FrankLazarus was born and raised in West Philadelphia and attendedOverbrook High School, as you may have guessed from his writings.
Aftergraduating high school, Frank spent two years in the U.S. Army duringthe VietNam War. After his service, he completed his
Bachelor’sDegree in Business Administration at St. Joseph’s University, inPhiladelphia.
Hewas in the Financial Services and Life Insurance industry forfifty-three years before he retired at the end of 2021.
Frankhas three adult children and five grandchildren.
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Blog Tour: THE DAY BEFORE TOMORROW by Monique Britten
The Day Before Tomorrow
by Monique Britten
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GENRE: Literary Fiction (Historical)
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BLURB:
Juliette and George Morgan know all about Living the Good Life. Asthe town’s newest ‘it’ couple, they succeed in transforming the otherwisesleepy farming community of Rickshaw into a hotbed for musical talent andsocial enterprise. A poignant and beautifully layered tale, the Day BeforeTomorrow is a portrayal of an era once removed, yet not forgotten – from theearly to late seventies - with much of the story taking place within the Morganfamily’s domestic locus and the community in which they live. Relationshipsbecome so intricately woven, adult and adolescent lines become blurred and anillicit connection between teacher and student builds into hidden, oftendisturbing scenes of love, secrets and human experience. When the Morgan’sfuture essentially falls down in mid-flight, the family is forced to cope withnot only trauma, but coming of age and ultimately moving away from their safehaven of Rickshaw. An indictment of survival, shattered innocence, death, loveand optimism, this tale is one that will transport your mind, speak to yourheart and stay in both long after you have closed the cover.
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Excerpt One:
Prologue
Sitting before her coffee, she dips her toast into hersoft-boiled egg and opens the paper. Her pulse guns as she scans two – no wait,three – pages of obituaries. She opens her day-planner. A long, slow sip ofcoffee and she begins to write:
Monday, May 17, 10:30 am: McQuade and Bitter Funeral Homes,46-year old male, Everett Churchill, survived by wife and four boys
Tuesday, May 18, 2:00 pm: Guthrey and White Funeral Home.37-year-old female, Elizabeth Florence Merchand, cancer victim, survived byhusband and four children
Wednesday, May 19, 3:30 pm: Park Memorial, 92-year-oldcouple, Mr. and Mrs. Edward and Bernice Piccallo, five kids, 25 grandkids.
Thursday, May 20, 2:30 pm: Tracy and Bros. Funeral Home,46-year-old male, Richard Lougheed, tragic and unexpected death, survived bytwo children.
Thursday, May 20, 3:00 pm: Guthrey and White Funeral Home,Abigail Finley, 13-year-old female, tragic and unexpected death.
Rats, she thinks, two at the same time. She crosses out theLougheed funeral.
Saturday, May 22, 6:40 am: Whitehorse, AC876. She scoops outthe rest of the yoke, closes the paper. A front-page sideline catches her eye.
Fetus Alive in Brain-Dead Mother
A thirty-six year old woman traveling westbound on hwy 622was hit head-on when the driver of a semi carrying timber logs fell asleep atthe wheel. The woman, currently on life support at the Northampton GeneralHospital, is eight months pregnant. The mother will remain on life supportuntil the baby can be safely removed from the womb. Health professionals say itappears the baby remains unharmed. read more page D7.
Outside the kitchen window, the breeze of new spring brushesup against the empty swing set, its cold metal hinges complaining shrilly ofthe wait.
The hospital hums with quiet industry. Across the hall, twonurses are discussing the best way to make lentil curry. “Excuse me. Sorry tobother you, Miss,” the woman says to the nurse at reception whose nametag saysAmy. “I’m looking for a woman who was recently in a car crash?” Amy flips opena chart. “Annabel Grace.”
“Yes, I know the one. She’s pregnant.”
“Yes, that’s right.”
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
About theAuthor: Monique Britten is an emerging author known for her ability to craftcompelling stories that resonate deeply with readers. With a passion forcapturing the essence of different eras and the complexities of humanrelationships, Britten's writing leaves a lasting impact on those who delveinto her novels. "The Day Before Tomorrow" offers a poignantexploration of love, loss, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.
Buy Link:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Day-Before-Tomorrow-Idea-Whose/dp/B094T3Q9W9
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Monique Britten willbe awarding a $10 Amazon or B/N GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopterduring the tour.
November 29, 2023
Blog Tour: THE DOLPHIN DENTIST: NO SHARKS ALLOWED by Cheryl DaVeiga
Book Details:
Book Title: The Dolphin Dentist: No Sharks Allowed by Cheryl DaVeiga
Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 44 pages
Genre: Children's Picture Book
Publisher: Waterhole Productions LLC
Release date: November, 2023
Content Rating: G. This children's book is for everyone.Book Description:
COMING SOON! A “Fin-tastic” adventure Like No Other!
Fearless Flossy, a mighty great white shark, has a secret—she’s terrified of going to the dentist. Dr. Dribble, the big-hearted dolphin dentist, has a jaw-dropping fear of his own, and a strict “No Sharks Allowed” policy. When Fearless Flossy makes an unannounced visit to Dr. Dribble’s office, it’s the start of an underwater adventure like no other! This ‘fin-tastic’ story is must-read for kids and parents alike. Young readers will be immersed in a tale of courage, compassion, and conquering fear, while giggling and cheering for these unlikely friends along the way.
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Review: Who really likes to go to thedentist? With its screeching drills and spiky tools. Just terrifying! That iswhy Flossy, the great white shark, never went to one. She also didn’t have thegreatest teeth. So jaggedy and yellow. Then his mama finds the Dolphin Dentist,“the Gentle Dentist of the Sea.” Butthere was one problem: No sharks were allowed.
But, fortunately, the mamawouldn’t take no for an answer.
“Flossy is the Queen of the Seas.She will not leave until Dr. Dribble sees her.”
Still, the Dolphin Dentist didn’twant to. And can you blame him? Who wants to work on a shark’s teeth with giantjaws and crushing teeth? Perhaps a little white lie might do the trick. Butthen guilt settles in on the poor dentist.
“How could his fear of sharkscause him to be so unkind?”
Can the two set aside their fearsand realize that there really wasn’t anything to fear at all?
The illustrations with its brightand vivid colors just naturally popped and jumped out at you. Absolutely lovedit! I loved the caricature style of the mother shark. So outrageously funny! Iliked the underwater scenery, which was something right out of the LittleMermaid. My favorite part would have to be the animated expressions of the seacreatures. And it wasn’t just the illustrations that were front and center, theartist also highlighted some of the text by changing the size and addingcontrast to the pages—all elements that direct the readers’ eyes.
An excellent read!
Rating:5 stars
Meet the Author:Cheryl DaVeiga is an award-winning children’s book author and singer/songwriter residing in New Jersey. After a career in business, Cheryl’s passion for music caught up with her, and she began writing and recording children’s songs as her alter ego, CADi Grace. She then moved on to adult songs, including an ASCAP award-winning veteran’s anthem, the featured song for the State of Alabama Bicentennial Celebration, the theme song to the philanthropic Where Angels Play Foundation, and a NJ Arts' pick for top NJ summer songs. She’s also written songs for artists on critically acclaimed albums.
You can find her books and animated sing-along song videos on her website for kids and kid-lovers-- BiffBamBooza.com.
Biff Bam Booza books have received numerous awards and acclaim, including Mom’s Choice Gold, Purple Dragonfly, Eric Hoffer, and Literary Titan book awards, a Readers’ Favorite 5-star rating, and a Kirkus Review Magazine feature.
Cheryl lives in Tucson, Arizona, and spends summers in her native New Jersey.
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Blog Tour: NURSERY RHYMES FOR KINDER TIMES by Pam Gittleman
Book Details:
Book Title: Nursery Rhymes for Kinder Times®, Vol. 1 by Pam Gittleman
Category: Children's Fiction (ages 2 to 5), 46 pages
Genre: Children's Picture Book
Publisher: Mascot Kids, an imprint of Amplify Publishing Group
Release date: Oct 3, 2023
Content Rating: G. Suitable for everyone.Book Description:
What happens when Three KIND Mice put their heads (and bodies!) together to get some cheese on top of the counter? Will Humpty Dumpty be left in pieces when his friends notice that he's fallen off the wall? And who will get bags of wool--and toys and books--from Baa Baa BRIGHT Sheep? Read all about the beloved characters from traditional nursery rhymes in this endearing collection of eight updated rhymes that nurture kindness, empathy and gratitude!Buy the Book:
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Review: With cute and colorfulillustrations, this book is a fun collection of nursery rhymes for littletoddlers. What makes this so unique was that these rhymes were a parody oftraditional rhyming songs. For instance, instead of “Three Blind Mice,” you had“Three Kind Mice.” Some of them even had a little moral. For example, whenHumpty Dumpty has his great fall, there were some kids that rushed over to puta band-aid. Cute and funny! I also liked that it gets interactive after eachrhyme and asks the reader how the characters in the story feel when… It teacheskids empathy and to be kind.
It’s a fun way to sing along andlook at the vibrant pictures. Parents can have a great time mimicking the sheepand making funny voices to recite this lovely poetry.
A nice read!
Rating:4 stars
Meet the Author:
Pam has been an early childhood music educator for over twenty-five years with a passion for singing, rhyming, reading stories, and making music with preschoolers.
When Pam noticed that some children seemed unfamiliar with traditional nursery rhymes, and that parents and teachers were avoiding them because of their outdated, dark, and inappropriate nature, she set out to modernize them. Nursery Rhymes for Kinder Times® provides a memorable way to build language, musicality, and literacy through songs, stories and rhymes that nurture kindness, empathy, and gratitude. The inclusion of resources that support social and emotional learning (SEL) make it easy for parents and teachers to engage with the children they love.
The rhymes in the book can also be enjoyed as songs on the Nursery Rhymes for Kinder Times album recorded by Raffi and Lindsay Munroe, as well as in videos on the Nursery Rhymes for Kinder Times® Show on YouTube. (www.linktr.ee.com/forkindertimes)
Aside from making music with young children, Pam loves dogs and dark chocolate. She lives in New York with her husband, and loves when her children, grandchildren, and granddogs come to visit!
Pam collaborated with Dan and Catherine Markowitz for art and design of the book.
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Blog Tour: A PART OF MY FAMILY FOREVER by Emily Belknap
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the A PART OF MY FAMILYFOREVER by Emily Belknap Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!
About The Book:
Title: A PART OF MY FAMILY FOREVERAuthor: EmilyBelknap
Pub. Date: November 2, 2023
Publisher: AmbassadorInternational
Formats: Hardcover, Paperback,eBook
Pages: 44
Find it: Goodreads, https://books2read.com/A-PART-OF-MY-FAMILY-FOREVER
“I recommend all adoptive familiesadd A Part of My Family Forever to their library to read andre-read for years to come.” Ryan Hanlon President and CEO of National Councilfor Adoption (NCFA)
Isabel has a loving family—a mother, a father, and two brothers. And when shewas younger, Isabel was adopted. One day, she starts noticing little thingsthat make her feel different—her dad makes her sit in the middle seat; herbrothers play soccer better than she does; her mom doesn't buy her favoritepeanut butter. As Isabel focuses more and more on her differences, her emotionsbecome too big for her to handle. Will Isabel ever feel like she belongs?
This book is the perfect book for foster and adoptive families to discuss thebig emotions that come along with adoption and the differences that make eachfamily unique. Written by an adoption counselor, this book will help childrenlearn how to handle their big emotions and to see that they are loved for justwho they are.
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Review: Isabel was different than theother members of her family—she was adopted. Isabel always felt her parentspreferred her other siblings more than her.
“I can’t do anything right. Ialways mess up and make people upset.”
Isabel would fear that one day shewould make a big mistake and her parents wouldn’t want her anymore.
Emotions were running rampantinside her. Then she talked it out with her mother.
The book was filled with lovelyand colorful illustrations. I especially liked the comical expressions.
A nice read about adopted kidsthat often feel unwanted. It’s okay to make mistakes as your family will alwayslove you no matter what. A sweet and hopeful story about a family’s love.
Rating:4 stars
About Emily Belknap:
EmilyBelknap is an Adoption Competent Therapist who provides individual and familytherapy to adoptive and foster families at her private practice, BridgepointeTherapy in Charleston, SC. Throughout her career, she has worked with hundredsof families formed through international, infant, and foster care adoption.While working at the Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.), shecompleted the Training for Adoption Competency (TAC) program. Prior to this,she conducted home studies, facilitated foster parent support groups, andserved as a foster care and adoption case worker. She began her career workingat the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) where she advocatedfor improvement to federal adoption policy, assisted in organizing publicawareness campaigns including National Adoption Day and traveledinternationally to Guatemala on a Congressional delegation to visit anorphanage and foster care program. Emily has a Master of Social Work (MSW) fromthe University of Maryland, Baltimore, and a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) fromJames Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. She holds an LISW-CPlicense in South Carolina and an LCSW in Virginia which allow her to servefamilies throughout South Carolina and Virginia via telehealth. Outside of herwork, Emily enjoys exploring the outdoors on her bike and kayak along with herhusband, Alex, and their daughter, Everly.
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Ends December12th, midnight EST.
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11/27/2023
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11/28/2023
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11/28/2023
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11/29/2023
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11/29/2023
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11/30/2023
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12/1/2023
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November 27, 2023
Blog Tour: THE JOY OF SPIRIT: SPIRITUAL LIVING TO DISCOVER WONDERFUL YOU by Tania Kiaizadeh
The Joy of Spirit: Spiritual Living to DiscoverWonderful You
by Tania Kiaizadeh
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GENRE: BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Inspiration &Personal Growth
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BLURB:
Re-examine all you have been told. Dismisswhat insults your soul."
– Walt Whitman
Care to reclaim your authentic, pure self?
This book will show you how to find your innerbalance in life, by connecting to mindful moments to reclaim your true nature.
This book:
- is transformative in nature,
-will teach you to depend on yourself, as you holda wealth of magic,
-will teach you how to shift perspective,
-is riddled with warm anecdotes to inspire you,
-will teach you how to live mindfully outside ofyoga and meditation,
-will remind you that intention setting is key,
-will help you connect to your own spirit guidesand the Angelic realm regardless of religious beliefs,
-will show you how to connect to yourmultidimensional self,
-will remind you that belief is at the core ofspiritual realm,
-will have you connect to the frequency of lovewhere actual magic begins.
In essence, shift your perspective to tap into thisspiritual realm while on earth.
Quotes
Becoming your own number one choice in life is walkingthe spiritual path successfully.
It is time to trim your existence from all theself-imposed drama. Your perception plays an important role in releasingyourself from all this commotion.
You are divinity in motion.
Walking this earth with a curious mind, willing tolearn, to be challenged and to grow is the purpose of every soul...
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Excerpt One:
The higher self, some believe it sits a few inches aboveyour mind, while others, refer to it as the third eye. It has been myexperience that it does not sit in one place but hovers around you. Your higherself is your all-knowing self. It holds the secrets of your existence in thislife and the many lives before you and the many after you. Your higher self isthe one constant that wraps around you. There is a reason we are being invitedto meditate. With mental illness on the rise, meditation anchors one down.Mindful practices connect you with your heart’s centre, the magical gateway toyour consciousness. Meditate, sit in silence, to connect to this wonder, thisbrilliance that has all the answers we seek, sitting quietly within. Startconsulting with yourself. Start connecting with your inner wisdom. Quiet yourmind long enough to hear this voice, this intelligent exchange, this insightfulchat that will finally awaken the truth you seek.
While I continued using my journal to further discover thisnew endeavour, a few days later, I discovered my boardroom of helpers, whofollow me around throughout this lifetime and assist when necessary. Imagine aboardroom of consultants looking after you, working 24/7 throughout each entirelife. That is their assignment, to follow you as you navigate life’s trials andtribulations. My boardroom of helpers or councillors consisted of four. Thisvaries for some. I continue to visualize them sitting around this oval tableand looking at me, face to face. Their eyes are on me, as are the eyes of yourvery personal team of guides. Yes, they see you naked too, and everything inbetween! It took me a while to get over this one.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Tania Kiaizadeh(Kia) was born in Teheran, Iran but in 1977, at the age of nine, she moved toMontreal with her family in order to avoid the political rumblings which gaveway to the Iranian Coup d’état. With new beginnings in Montreal, adaptations tobe made, she carved a life in North America. She received her Bachelor andMaster of Education in Educational and Counselling Psychology, at McGillUniversity. Since 1991, she has been working with her students in classroomsand in private practice, teaching them French as a second language, literature,history, as well executive functioning skills, while reminding them that theyare limitless beings with gifts and capabilities that extend far beyond theirimagination. It all starts with setting an intention and implicitly believingin yourself. Education, knowledge, self-improvement and self-empowerment pairedwith curiosity and her favourite aphorism, “leave no stone unturned,” definethe fabric of her life. With Spirit nestled in stereo, she now has access to acrisp means of learning, which involves a great deal of hands-on, experientiallearning.
She began writingher debut, prescriptive non-fiction, a spiritual self-help, after delving intothe study of transformation, spirituality, intuition and manifestation. Whenshe is not busy editing her second novel, a narrative memoir, she can be foundwalking in nature, connecting to her students, embracing her limitations inyoga, deeply breathing, having insightful exchanges with her family andfriends, and just being. Since the summer of 2021, she has been sending free,monthly, distant energy healing to those in need, especially during thisworldwide pandemic, where people are suffering in many different ways. Evenwith energy medicine, she proves to be most effective helping children. Shecontinues to live in Montreal, Canada, and she can be found sharing her insighton Instagram @tania.kiaizadeh.
Website: https://taniakiaizadeh.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tania.kiaizadeh/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090621264804
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taniakia/
Amazonbuy link: https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Spirit-Spiritual-Discover-Wonderful-ebook/dp/B0C15XJLCC/
Thisbook will be on sale for only $0.99.
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GIVEAWAY :
Tania Kiaizadeh will be awarding a $15 Amazon orBarnes and Noble GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during thetour.a Rafflecopter giveawayNovember 25, 2023
Review: WHERE ARE THE CHILDREN NOW? By Mary Higgins Clark
After 40 years, we hear whathappened to the children from the first book. 40 years ago, those children werekidnapped and nearly killed. The past never leaves.
Melissa (previously “Missy” in thefirst book and now the “justice lawyer” and star of her own true crime podcast)was getting ready to marry. Melissa wanted to forget the past, but her brother,Mike, felt that the past was pain and pain was happiness. It wasn’t a choice.But Melissa insisted on “choosing” happiness and that her wedding day would bethe happiest.
Weeks later, Melissa was marriedwith a new stepdaughter and a mother that sold their childhood home. Thememories of what their kidnapper did to them was still plaguing Melissa. Thenightmare soon becomes reality when the 3-year-old stepdaughter goes missing.The past was repeating itself. What happened to Melissa may be happening toRiley. No! Not again!
If Melissa hadn’t been havingthose nightmares, then she wouldn’t have fallen into a deep sleep and Rileywouldn’t have disappeared. How could she not blame herself?
Once again, MHC manages to grabthe reader with this continuation of an old story of hers. The suspicions getreally dark in this one. To think that the father would try to get rid of hisown daughter? Then for the police to think Melissa’s abduction was toocoincidental and start suspecting her as a murderer? What was going on? Someonein the family was holding a secret. But who? How well did Melissa really knowthe man she married?
A compelling read!
Rating:4 stars
Review: PARTY SUMMER by R.L. Stine
A group of teenagers working andplaying at an exclusive hotel on a private island for a Party Summer. The firstpart had the teens arriving at this dark, creepy, and dingy hotel with thembeing the only ones there. Why was that butler guy insisting that they leave?There was some talk of ghosts, but mostly the narrative described the hotel andbeach.
Eventually, the kids stumble onsome strange things: the hidden door in the wall, the creepy brother that showsup, and a gun shot sound from inside a closed room with no body found. Strangeindeed. Perhaps the place was haunted. Even though this was slower than Iwanted it to be, this had a level of mystery that kept me entertained. By theend, it becomes a race for their lives. It all gets good!
A frightening read for sure!
Rating:4 stars
Review: BUFFY, THE VAMPIRE SLAYER Issue 33 by Jeremy Lambert
Cool action scenes and creepydungeon landscapes. Does Buffy die in the end? Can’t tell.
Rating:3 stars
Review: BUFFY, THE VAMPIRE SLAYER Issue 34 by Jeremy Lambert
Buffy’s stuck in Dream Land andthe other slayers are kicking A! Still very confusing though.
Rating:3 stars
