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January 9, 2015
Book Excerpt from The Franciscan
NEARLY A WEEK HAD PASSED since Symon’s discovery, and he had read the translated manuscripts numerous times. He consumed the written words as a dying man gasps for breath. The mystery surrounding the ancient narrative fueled his imagination and stimulated his craving to know more. While he sat by the opening of the cave, the sun warmed his body, and meditation purified his soul. What could have been Assuri’s last words on earth, and the narrative of his days at the Library of Alex...
Book Review: Orphans of Wonderland by Greg F. Gifune
Title: Orphans of Wonderland
Author: Greg F. Gifune
Genre: Horror, Dark Fiction
Age Group: Adult
Rating: 3,5 stars
Purchase: Amazon
Review copy provided by the publisher inexchange for an honest review.
Pray it’s only paranoia.
Twenty years ago, journalist Joel Walker wrote a book about a ritual killing. It exploded into a bestseller and became part of the mass Satanic hysteria of the 1980s. However, his story and the evil he investigated were real and left him the victim of a nervous breakdown.
For t...
January 8, 2015
Book Review: The Black Lotus by Claire Warner
Title: The Black Lotus
Author: Claire Warner
Genre: Historical Romance with a paranormal twist
Age Group: Adult
Rating: 4,5 stars
Purchase: Amazon
Review copy provided by Enchanted Book Promotions in exchange for an honest review.
“….though I would dearly love to play court to you, I would hurt you more than any other.”
It is 1752. The year that will change the life of heiress Melissa De Vire. As she makes her first steps into society, she meets Justin Lestrade and his world tears her perceptions apa...
January 7, 2015
Waiting on Wednesday (26)
Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill from Breaking The Spine that spotlights upcoming releases bloggers are eagerley anticipating. These can be debut novels, sequels, eBooks,…as long as they aren’t released yet.
Click HERE to view all my ‘Waiting on Wednesday‘ posts.
I’m waiting for…
Title: The Creeping
Author: Alexandra Strowy
Genre: YA Thriller / Mystery
Twelve years ago Stella and Jeanie vanished while picking strawberries. Stella returned minutes later,...
January 6, 2015
Book Review: Exorcist Road by Jonathan Janz
Title: Exorcist Road
Author: Jonathan Janz
Genre: Horror, Dark Fiction, Novella
Age Group: Adult
Rating: 4 stars
Purchase: Amazon
Review copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
“Possessed by a demon…or by the urge to kill?”
Chicago is gripped by terror. The Sweet Sixteen Killer is brutally murdering sixteen-year-old girls, and the authorities are baffled.
A seemingly normal fourteen-year-old boy has attacked his entire family and had to be chained to his bed. His uncle, police...
Book Review: River Card
Title: River Card
Author: Joan Destino
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Age Group: Adult
Rating: 4 stars
Purchase: Amazon
Review copy provided by Enchanted Book Promotions in exchange for an honest review.
“Who was she trying to fool? Herself? A little late for that. She had to win; her survival depended on it.”
Do you have what it takes to lose it all? Find out in Joan Destino’s stunning debut novel, “River Card.”
Georgia Kassov Cates is a business woman, a wife, a mother…and a gambling addict. Desperat...
January 5, 2015
Book Tours: Starter Day Party for The Love Brothers
I’m hosting the starter day party today for the book tour for contemporary romance “The Love Brothers”. The tour runs from January 6 to January 20.
Tour Schedule
January 6th: Starter Day Party @ I Heart Reading
January 6th: Book Excerpt @ Indy Book Fairy
January 8th: Promo Post @ Undercover Book Reviews
January 10th: Book Excerpt @ It’s a Reading Thing
January 12th: Author Interview @ The Single Librarian
January 13th: Book Review “Love Garage” @ Sultry, Steamy Reading
January 15th: Promo Post @ Book...
Book Tours: Starter Day Party for Accepted
I’m hosting the starter day party today for the book tour for YA romance “Accepted”. The tour runs from January 6 to January 13. I hope you enjoy the tour and take the time to visit all the tour stops.
Tour Schedule
January 6th: Starter Day Party @ I Heart Reading
January 6th: Book Excerpt @ Indy Book Fairy
January 7th: Book Excerpt @ Writer in Progress
January 8th: Author Interview @ Jooniel Obsesses over Books
January 9th: Book Excerpt @ 100 Pages A Day
January 10th: Book Excerpt @ Books Direct
Jan...
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? (51)
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is a weekly meme hosted by Sheila of Book Journey. It’s where book bloggers gather to talk about what books they read and reviewed last week, what books they’re currently reading and what books they’re planning to read. This is a great way for me to plan my reading week, and to take a sneak peek at what others are reading.
Finished Reading
The Lurking Season by Kristopher Rufty
The Black Lotus by Claire Warner
Orphans of Wonderland by Greg F. Gifune
Currently R...
January 4, 2015
Book Review: Blockbuster by Lisa von Biela
Title: Blockbuster
Author: Lisa von Biela
Genre: Horror, Dark Fiction
Age Group: Adult
Rating: 3 stars
Purchase: Amazon
Review copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
In the year 2025, survival of the fittest takes on new importance. Hungry for market share and driven by greed, BigPharma companies battle to produce the next blockbuster drug. And they will go to any length to win—and survive.
Dan Tremaine has found the secret to success for Denali Labs. Phil Horton is desperat...
