Uvi Poznansky's Blog, page 74
February 5, 2019
Enjoyable to read
Maryann Gestwicki describes herself as, "A single, self-employed Housecleaner, Self-Published Author hails from Conneaut,Ohio. Bookworm by heart, Movie buff by brain, Music fan by ears, TV watcher by eyeballs." I'm thrilled to find her lovely review of my poetry book (which is a tribute to my father), Home:
Maryann Gestwicki 5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable to readFebruary 2, 2019
Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase
I really enjoyed reading this book from a daughter's point of view about her father. There were so many poems that I liked: Home, This Is The Place, And then she left him was funny, Blade, Even one mark, Don't open your eyes, This tissue is me,, Be still, a poet's heart, A diamond short, a dime late, We were born in darkness, Memory, Weep, my heart, Not to think, I'm not sorry, We met here, In my dreams, I hear, Glass Eyes, Not in good spirits, Crossroad, No need to worry, Anymore, Now I cry, Without a compass, The heart of space, I live here on paint and on toxoid, the time is near, Fall, Autumn's gold, On my body, Tired of fighting, It all passes (A poem that everyone should read), Maybe, Perhaps, Maybe, A lone wolf, Fantasy, I am.
Maryann Gestwicki 5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable to readFebruary 2, 2019
Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase
I really enjoyed reading this book from a daughter's point of view about her father. There were so many poems that I liked: Home, This Is The Place, And then she left him was funny, Blade, Even one mark, Don't open your eyes, This tissue is me,, Be still, a poet's heart, A diamond short, a dime late, We were born in darkness, Memory, Weep, my heart, Not to think, I'm not sorry, We met here, In my dreams, I hear, Glass Eyes, Not in good spirits, Crossroad, No need to worry, Anymore, Now I cry, Without a compass, The heart of space, I live here on paint and on toxoid, the time is near, Fall, Autumn's gold, On my body, Tired of fighting, It all passes (A poem that everyone should read), Maybe, Perhaps, Maybe, A lone wolf, Fantasy, I am.
February 4, 2019
Touches us with a tenderness that unites her skill as a writer with her gifts as a visual artist.
Author of War Songs, Dr. Grady Harp is an artist representative, gallery owner, writer of essays and articles on figurative and all Representational art for museum catalogues and for travelling exhibitions, and an Amazon Hall of Fame Reviewer. He describes himself as being ever on the alert for the new and promising geniuses of tomorrow. I am honored that he posted this review for my WWI romance boxed set Apart from War:
Grady HarpTop Contributor: Children's BooksHALL OF FAMETOP 50 REVIEWER
5.0 out of 5 stars
“I gather her gently into my arms, holding her like a breath.”January 31, 2019
Format: Kindle Edition
Uvi Poznansky wears a coat of many colors. Originally from Israel where she studied Architecture and Town Planning then moving to the US where she studied Computer Science and became an expert in Software Engineering, Poznansky managed to combine the design elements of two studies into unique formats. And she has accomplished the same with the other side of her brain - making visual her ideas (she is an accomplished painter, drawer, and sculptor who has enjoyed exhibitions both in Israel and in California, her present base) and making words in poetry and in short stories and children's books. APART FROM LOVE: Still Life with Memories Bundle Book 2 includes THE MUSIC OF US, DANCING WITH AIR and MARRIAGE BEFORE DEATH. Having read them together allows sharing the scope of what came before this book – and sharing that is important.
Uvi’s skill at both visual and written art is outstanding, but her history of diversity does not end there. A brief synopsis leads into the conclusion of her 20th century story, MARRIAGE BEFORE DEATH: ‘After D-Day, her photograph appears on the most-wanted Nazi propaganda posters. Who is the girl with the red beret? She reminds him of Natasha, but no, that cannot be. Why does Rochelle step into his life when he is lead by SS soldiers to the gallows? At the risk of being found out as a French Resistance fighter, what makes her propose marriage to a condemned man?’ Placed in context with the other two books this story rings with that special insight with which Uvi revisits the past. And few can do it better.
Uvi touches us with a tenderness that unites her skill as a writer with her gifts as a visual artist and once swept into her fictional account of the ‘us’ of this book the story will long be remembered. Recommended. Grady Harp, January 19
Grady HarpTop Contributor: Children's BooksHALL OF FAMETOP 50 REVIEWER
5.0 out of 5 stars
“I gather her gently into my arms, holding her like a breath.”January 31, 2019Format: Kindle Edition
Uvi Poznansky wears a coat of many colors. Originally from Israel where she studied Architecture and Town Planning then moving to the US where she studied Computer Science and became an expert in Software Engineering, Poznansky managed to combine the design elements of two studies into unique formats. And she has accomplished the same with the other side of her brain - making visual her ideas (she is an accomplished painter, drawer, and sculptor who has enjoyed exhibitions both in Israel and in California, her present base) and making words in poetry and in short stories and children's books. APART FROM LOVE: Still Life with Memories Bundle Book 2 includes THE MUSIC OF US, DANCING WITH AIR and MARRIAGE BEFORE DEATH. Having read them together allows sharing the scope of what came before this book – and sharing that is important.Uvi’s skill at both visual and written art is outstanding, but her history of diversity does not end there. A brief synopsis leads into the conclusion of her 20th century story, MARRIAGE BEFORE DEATH: ‘After D-Day, her photograph appears on the most-wanted Nazi propaganda posters. Who is the girl with the red beret? She reminds him of Natasha, but no, that cannot be. Why does Rochelle step into his life when he is lead by SS soldiers to the gallows? At the risk of being found out as a French Resistance fighter, what makes her propose marriage to a condemned man?’ Placed in context with the other two books this story rings with that special insight with which Uvi revisits the past. And few can do it better.
Uvi touches us with a tenderness that unites her skill as a writer with her gifts as a visual artist and once swept into her fictional account of the ‘us’ of this book the story will long be remembered. Recommended. Grady Harp, January 19
February 3, 2019
The paperback edition of Coma Confidential is here
If you can't wait for the ebook edition of Coma Confidential, good news: The paperback edition has just been published on Amazon!
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Ash finds herself in the ER diagnosed with coma. She has no memory of what has happened to her, but what she can do--despite what everyone around her might think--is listen to the conversations of her visitors. Will she survive the power outage in the hospital and then, being kidnapped out of it?
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Ash finds herself in the ER diagnosed with coma. She has no memory of what has happened to her, but what she can do--despite what everyone around her might think--is listen to the conversations of her visitors. Will she survive the power outage in the hospital and then, being kidnapped out of it?
The paperback edition if Coma Confidential is here
If you can't wait for the ebook edition of Coma Confidential, good news: The paperback edition has just been published on Amazon!
Check it out:
Coma Confidential(Volume I of Ash Suspense Thrillers with a Dash of Romance)Preorder $0.99Kindle ★ Nook ★ Apple ★ Kobo ★ SmashwordsPaperback: Amazon ★ Barnes&Noble
Ash finds herself in the ER diagnosed with coma. She has no memory of what has happened to her, but what she can do--despite what everyone around her might think--is listen to the conversations of her visitors. Will she survive the power outage in the hospital and then, being kidnapped out of it?
Check it out:
Coma Confidential(Volume I of Ash Suspense Thrillers with a Dash of Romance)Preorder $0.99Kindle ★ Nook ★ Apple ★ Kobo ★ SmashwordsPaperback: Amazon ★ Barnes&Noble
Ash finds herself in the ER diagnosed with coma. She has no memory of what has happened to her, but what she can do--despite what everyone around her might think--is listen to the conversations of her visitors. Will she survive the power outage in the hospital and then, being kidnapped out of it?
February 2, 2019
A first-class mystery, thriller and suspense with perfect pacing.
Here's an in-depth review for my techno-thriller, Virtually Lace:
Piaras
5.0 out of 5 stars
A first-class mystery, thriller and suspense with perfect pacing.February 1, 2019
Format: Paperback
Bestselling author Uvi Poznansky weaves fantastic murder, mystery and suspense tale with intriguing twists and turns that will easily captivate the reader’s attention from the opening page. The author paints a gripping story of murder, virtual reality and romance in a very vivid and convincing way. In addition, the characters are drawn with great credibility and integrity.
The story had every element a good story should have. An exciting plot, attention to detail, but best of all fleshed out, well-written and well-rounded character development. There’s an abundance of well-illustrated scenes that make you feel like you are right there in the story, and that’s something I really look for in a good book.
The book description gives a sneak preview: ‘Haunted by discovering the body of Lace, a beautiful dancer whose throat has been slit, Michael sets out to create a virtual reality simulation of her murder. Can he bring the mystery to life? Can he solve its clues in time, before the killer turns on the woman he loves, Ash?
Suffering some memory loss due to a violent incident in her own past, Ash is unable to identify her attacker. Despite the persistent fear, she puts her life in danger to draw out the man she suspects of killing Lace, so as to avenge her murder.
Meanwhile, the cops treat Michael as their prime suspect. The only reason they haven’t arrested him yet is an urgent rescue mission, as Laguna Beach is engulfed in flames. Will Michael manage to slip away from them and save his sweetheart before it’s too late? Will he catch the murderer?’
Now, if that’s not enough to get your curiosity juices flowing, I don’t know what will. But if you want to find out what happens, you’ll just have to turn the pages for yourself! However, I will say it was well worth the read. I’ve read this author several times and I must say I was very impressed yet again.
I enjoyed the story, character development, and dialogue. There were plenty of plot twists that I didn’t see coming and that added to the book's mystique. When I stopped reading to work, I found myself wondering what happened in the book, and replaying parts of the novel in my head to see if I could figure more out. It has been a while since I enjoyed a book this much. It’s a first-class murder mystery with perfect pacing. Not much is as it appears here, which is just the way fans of mystery, thriller and suspense will want it!
This was a fascinating and captivating read that had me immersed from the beginning. The story flowed from scene to scene with ease, and as always, the author shows exceptional ability when it comes to storytelling. There are plenty of attention-grabbing moments in this page turner that will take the reader on a truly mesmerizing journey!
I’ll be looking forward to reading more from this author in the future. Highly recommended and a well-deserved five stars from me.
Piaras
5.0 out of 5 stars
A first-class mystery, thriller and suspense with perfect pacing.February 1, 2019Format: Paperback
Bestselling author Uvi Poznansky weaves fantastic murder, mystery and suspense tale with intriguing twists and turns that will easily captivate the reader’s attention from the opening page. The author paints a gripping story of murder, virtual reality and romance in a very vivid and convincing way. In addition, the characters are drawn with great credibility and integrity.The story had every element a good story should have. An exciting plot, attention to detail, but best of all fleshed out, well-written and well-rounded character development. There’s an abundance of well-illustrated scenes that make you feel like you are right there in the story, and that’s something I really look for in a good book.
The book description gives a sneak preview: ‘Haunted by discovering the body of Lace, a beautiful dancer whose throat has been slit, Michael sets out to create a virtual reality simulation of her murder. Can he bring the mystery to life? Can he solve its clues in time, before the killer turns on the woman he loves, Ash?
Suffering some memory loss due to a violent incident in her own past, Ash is unable to identify her attacker. Despite the persistent fear, she puts her life in danger to draw out the man she suspects of killing Lace, so as to avenge her murder.
Meanwhile, the cops treat Michael as their prime suspect. The only reason they haven’t arrested him yet is an urgent rescue mission, as Laguna Beach is engulfed in flames. Will Michael manage to slip away from them and save his sweetheart before it’s too late? Will he catch the murderer?’
Now, if that’s not enough to get your curiosity juices flowing, I don’t know what will. But if you want to find out what happens, you’ll just have to turn the pages for yourself! However, I will say it was well worth the read. I’ve read this author several times and I must say I was very impressed yet again.
I enjoyed the story, character development, and dialogue. There were plenty of plot twists that I didn’t see coming and that added to the book's mystique. When I stopped reading to work, I found myself wondering what happened in the book, and replaying parts of the novel in my head to see if I could figure more out. It has been a while since I enjoyed a book this much. It’s a first-class murder mystery with perfect pacing. Not much is as it appears here, which is just the way fans of mystery, thriller and suspense will want it!
This was a fascinating and captivating read that had me immersed from the beginning. The story flowed from scene to scene with ease, and as always, the author shows exceptional ability when it comes to storytelling. There are plenty of attention-grabbing moments in this page turner that will take the reader on a truly mesmerizing journey!
I’ll be looking forward to reading more from this author in the future. Highly recommended and a well-deserved five stars from me.
February 1, 2019
I gather her gently into my arms, holding her like a breath
Author of War Songs, Dr. Grady Harp is an artist representative, gallery owner, writer of essays and articles on figurative and all Representational art for museum catalogues and for travelling exhibitions, and an Amazon Hall of Fame Reviewer. He describes himself as being ever on the alert for the new and promising geniuses of tomorrow. I am honored that he posted this review for my WWI romance boxed set Apart from War in the San Francisco Review of Books:
“I gather her gently into my arms, holding her like a breath.”
Uvi Poznansky wears a coat of many colors. Originally from Israel where she studied Architecture and Town Planning then moving to the US where she studied Computer Science and became an expert in Software Engineering, Poznansky managed to combine the design elements of two studies into unique formats. And she has accomplished the same with the other side of her brain - making visual her ideas (she is an accomplished painter, drawer, and sculptor who has enjoyed exhibitions both in Israel and in California, her present base) and making words in poetry and in short stories and children's books. APART FROM LOVE: Still Life with Memories Bundle Book 2 includes THE MUSIC OF US, DANCING WITH AIR and MARRIAGE BEFORE DEATH. Having read them together allows sharing the scope of what came before this book – and sharing that is important.
Uvi’s skill at both visual and written art is outstanding, but her history of diversity does not end there. A brief synopsis leads into the conclusion of her 20th century story, MARRIAGE BEFORE DEATH: ‘After D-Day, her photograph appears on the most-wanted Nazi propaganda posters. Who is the girl with the red beret? She reminds him of Natasha, but no, that cannot be. Why does Rochelle step into his life when he is lead by SS soldiers to the gallows? At the risk of being found out as a French Resistance fighter, what makes her propose marriage to a condemned man?’ Placed in context with the other two books this story rings with that special insight with which Uvi revisits the past. And few can do it better.
Uvi touches us with a tenderness that unites her skill as a writer with her gifts as a visual artist and once swept into her fictional account of the ‘us’ of this book the story will long be remembered. Recommended.
“I gather her gently into my arms, holding her like a breath.” Uvi Poznansky wears a coat of many colors. Originally from Israel where she studied Architecture and Town Planning then moving to the US where she studied Computer Science and became an expert in Software Engineering, Poznansky managed to combine the design elements of two studies into unique formats. And she has accomplished the same with the other side of her brain - making visual her ideas (she is an accomplished painter, drawer, and sculptor who has enjoyed exhibitions both in Israel and in California, her present base) and making words in poetry and in short stories and children's books. APART FROM LOVE: Still Life with Memories Bundle Book 2 includes THE MUSIC OF US, DANCING WITH AIR and MARRIAGE BEFORE DEATH. Having read them together allows sharing the scope of what came before this book – and sharing that is important.
Uvi’s skill at both visual and written art is outstanding, but her history of diversity does not end there. A brief synopsis leads into the conclusion of her 20th century story, MARRIAGE BEFORE DEATH: ‘After D-Day, her photograph appears on the most-wanted Nazi propaganda posters. Who is the girl with the red beret? She reminds him of Natasha, but no, that cannot be. Why does Rochelle step into his life when he is lead by SS soldiers to the gallows? At the risk of being found out as a French Resistance fighter, what makes her propose marriage to a condemned man?’ Placed in context with the other two books this story rings with that special insight with which Uvi revisits the past. And few can do it better.
Uvi touches us with a tenderness that unites her skill as a writer with her gifts as a visual artist and once swept into her fictional account of the ‘us’ of this book the story will long be remembered. Recommended.
January 31, 2019
~~Excellent Collection~~
An amazingly thorough review by Top 100 Reviewer, Serenity:
Serenity...TOP 100 REVIEWER
5.0 out of 5 stars
~~Excellent Collection~~January 31, 2019
Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase
An excellent collection of 3 of this author's novels. Following are my reviews of each one, including her title, the number of stars, my title and then my review.
'The Music of Us' 5 stars
Powerful with a Trip down Memory Lane
A powerful and poignant novel that will tug at your heart strings ... a love story that invites the reader into a romance between Lenny and Natasha. Starting in 1970 for a brief period it goes back to the days when these two met in the 1940's. Lenny had joined the US Marines and Natasha was a 16 year old concert pianist. Natasha's family name of Horowitz evokes memories of a long line of musicians.
Powerful for me in that the subject of Alzheimer's Disease is handled with great aplomb. Is this disease passed genetically or not? 'Memory is a liar' as Natasha so aptly said. Reading this was poignant especially when the casket of Charlie was brought home and 'Amazing Grace' was played.
Lots in this from WW II including some of the songs that were hits and also the topic of rationing items was covered. For some this will be a trip down memory lane. Life, love and the courage to comfort one another and to bridge the differences through the years is incredible.
Most highly recommended
'Dancing with Air' 5 stars
Powerful/Passionate/Poignant
This is a powerful, passionate and poignant story of eternal love between Lenny and Natasha. It begins with memory problems that Natasha is having in 1970 and Lenny being her caregiver. Tests have been ordered to ascertain the depth of her problems. From there, the reader is invited into the intense times during WW II while Lenny was stationed in the UK - London as a military courier.
Natasha is a brilliant concert pianist and volunteers with the USO to entertain the troops in the UK. She, of course, wants to be as close to Lenny as possible. This book covers the gamut of emotions that young lovers face during the early times in a relationship. While in Britain, they travel together to the White Cliffs of Dover on a Harley-Davidson. From there, Lenny delivers some courier mail to the RAF base at Fauld barely escaping a horrific disaster.
The imagery in this book is incredible and outstanding. From the songs that are in nearly every chapter to the Harley ride along the British landscape, all of it is done with magnificent strokes of the author's hand.
Anyone who has been involved in a passionate romance will be able to feel the power of the romance between these two lovers. 'Good times and bad times, we'll be there' keeps filtering through my head. One scene near the end of the book is powerful when Lenny and Natasha go to the beach at Santa Monica. The 'bluebirds' evoke memories of a time long ago despite having a significant loss of memory. And, that is exactly how the human mind works in a sickness such as that which has inflicted Natasha. The sensuous nature of the love between Natasha and Lenny is intertwined throughout which, for me, intensified their relationship for many years.. 'Power of our passion...such is hope'.
One other thing I truly enjoyed in addition to the music was the descriptions of items not available during WW II. One was Uncle Sam limiting the hems on women's garments and not having any cuffs on them. The description of Mrs. Babcock's tin safe for meat storage was fascinating to me, as well.
Most highly recommended.
'Marriage before Death' 5 stars
Captivating/Thriller/WW II
An absolute thrilling and captivating read. Set in France during WW II, the author manages to weave a wonderful romantic tale into the pages.
Lenny and Natasha (Rochelle) are at the forefront. This time the reader is given a rare glimpse into the Resistance Fighters.
The author is able to weave love and war into a captivating story which held me riveted to my seat for the duration. Who is this lady in the red beret?
The writing style as well as the character development is excellent. Ms. Poznansky has that ability to write in an almost lyrical style. The descriptions throughout (whether characters or the French locations) are spot-on.
An excellent read for me and most highly recommended.
Each and every one of these novels deserve 5 stars. I always select the one in a set that I preferred over the others. My favorite one is 'The Music of Us'. Anyone who has had a close relative or friend with memory problems will be drawn into this one.
Ms. Poznansky's characters are well developed, excellent plots and this is a truly outstanding collection of 3 novels.
Most highly recommended.
Serenity...TOP 100 REVIEWER
5.0 out of 5 stars
~~Excellent Collection~~January 31, 2019Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase
An excellent collection of 3 of this author's novels. Following are my reviews of each one, including her title, the number of stars, my title and then my review.'The Music of Us' 5 stars
Powerful with a Trip down Memory Lane
A powerful and poignant novel that will tug at your heart strings ... a love story that invites the reader into a romance between Lenny and Natasha. Starting in 1970 for a brief period it goes back to the days when these two met in the 1940's. Lenny had joined the US Marines and Natasha was a 16 year old concert pianist. Natasha's family name of Horowitz evokes memories of a long line of musicians.
Powerful for me in that the subject of Alzheimer's Disease is handled with great aplomb. Is this disease passed genetically or not? 'Memory is a liar' as Natasha so aptly said. Reading this was poignant especially when the casket of Charlie was brought home and 'Amazing Grace' was played.
Lots in this from WW II including some of the songs that were hits and also the topic of rationing items was covered. For some this will be a trip down memory lane. Life, love and the courage to comfort one another and to bridge the differences through the years is incredible.
Most highly recommended
'Dancing with Air' 5 stars
Powerful/Passionate/Poignant
This is a powerful, passionate and poignant story of eternal love between Lenny and Natasha. It begins with memory problems that Natasha is having in 1970 and Lenny being her caregiver. Tests have been ordered to ascertain the depth of her problems. From there, the reader is invited into the intense times during WW II while Lenny was stationed in the UK - London as a military courier.
Natasha is a brilliant concert pianist and volunteers with the USO to entertain the troops in the UK. She, of course, wants to be as close to Lenny as possible. This book covers the gamut of emotions that young lovers face during the early times in a relationship. While in Britain, they travel together to the White Cliffs of Dover on a Harley-Davidson. From there, Lenny delivers some courier mail to the RAF base at Fauld barely escaping a horrific disaster.
The imagery in this book is incredible and outstanding. From the songs that are in nearly every chapter to the Harley ride along the British landscape, all of it is done with magnificent strokes of the author's hand.
Anyone who has been involved in a passionate romance will be able to feel the power of the romance between these two lovers. 'Good times and bad times, we'll be there' keeps filtering through my head. One scene near the end of the book is powerful when Lenny and Natasha go to the beach at Santa Monica. The 'bluebirds' evoke memories of a time long ago despite having a significant loss of memory. And, that is exactly how the human mind works in a sickness such as that which has inflicted Natasha. The sensuous nature of the love between Natasha and Lenny is intertwined throughout which, for me, intensified their relationship for many years.. 'Power of our passion...such is hope'.
One other thing I truly enjoyed in addition to the music was the descriptions of items not available during WW II. One was Uncle Sam limiting the hems on women's garments and not having any cuffs on them. The description of Mrs. Babcock's tin safe for meat storage was fascinating to me, as well.
Most highly recommended.
'Marriage before Death' 5 stars
Captivating/Thriller/WW II
An absolute thrilling and captivating read. Set in France during WW II, the author manages to weave a wonderful romantic tale into the pages.
Lenny and Natasha (Rochelle) are at the forefront. This time the reader is given a rare glimpse into the Resistance Fighters.
The author is able to weave love and war into a captivating story which held me riveted to my seat for the duration. Who is this lady in the red beret?
The writing style as well as the character development is excellent. Ms. Poznansky has that ability to write in an almost lyrical style. The descriptions throughout (whether characters or the French locations) are spot-on.
An excellent read for me and most highly recommended.
Each and every one of these novels deserve 5 stars. I always select the one in a set that I preferred over the others. My favorite one is 'The Music of Us'. Anyone who has had a close relative or friend with memory problems will be drawn into this one.
Ms. Poznansky's characters are well developed, excellent plots and this is a truly outstanding collection of 3 novels.
Most highly recommended.
January 28, 2019
A Unique, Interesting Novel
A short & sweet review for my Techno-Thriller Virtually Lace:
5.0 out of 5 stars "A Unique, Interesting Novel"January 28, 2019
Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase
A beautiful dancer called Lace has been found dead with her throat cut and thrown into the sea. Michael works as a developer of virtual reality which he decides may help him identify the killer. The woman Michael loves, Ash, has some memory loss from a sexual assault and could not identify her attacker. Can it be the same murderer? Will the killer seek Ash? This is a stunning, captivating short story which totally entertained me. Highly recommend.
5.0 out of 5 stars "A Unique, Interesting Novel"January 28, 2019
Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase
A beautiful dancer called Lace has been found dead with her throat cut and thrown into the sea. Michael works as a developer of virtual reality which he decides may help him identify the killer. The woman Michael loves, Ash, has some memory loss from a sexual assault and could not identify her attacker. Can it be the same murderer? Will the killer seek Ash? This is a stunning, captivating short story which totally entertained me. Highly recommend.
January 27, 2019
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Did you win our audiobooks?To find out, come to our Grand Finale!Thursday, February 14th at 11:00am PST
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January 26, 2019
Great New Experience in Virtual Reality Crime Investigation!
Glenda Bixler is a first-rate book reviewer with a wonderful blog, Book Readers' Heaven, where she posts her book reviews. I am honored to find her review of my techno-thriller Virtually Lace.
Glenda
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great New Experience in Virtual Reality Crime Investigation!January 25, 2019
Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase
Poznansky grabbed this reader with two issues... There apparently was a murder and that the individual who saw the body was someone working on virtual reality, developing a new model...I have always been fascinated with futuristic advancements, and the idea of virtual reality is so intriguing...
While Michael was contemplating whether or not he could create Laguna Beach within a virtual reality setting, what actually came about was quite different. He had watched an attractive girl run by...and started following her. He didn't know why but before he could catch up with her, she was dead... But he recognized her--her name was Lace.
But he didn't stay or call the police... He struggled with his options, going over whether or not the killer might be watching him right now...or whether he had seen the killer. She was already dead--he had tried to save her. But it was too late... By the next morning he tried to convince himself that he had to forget the whole thing... But the secretary threw the newspaper onto his desk, with the headlines up for him to catch, while she told Michael that their boss wanted to see him right away.
Michael was concerned about meeting--this company had been taken over. And Ashley, who was loved by Michael, was not there to meet... She had been personally assaulted but had not shared it with anyone at work. This time, he knew, the boss was going to take advantage of her being absent...and fired her. But it was more than that...they had both been happy and productive in virtual reality simulation, but that had been for games and similar uses...now the company would be using it to serve politics--war.
But seeing an envelop there addressed to Lace immediately caught his attention! He quietly grabbed it and went on...
Ash was also not surprised she was fired...but she and Michael both agreed that they could go back to working in his garage, if necessary... But when Ash learned about what had happened to Michael, she also became involved in working to solve the crime... Wow, a cozy mystery where unprofessional people work to solve a crime! But with Virtual Reality! Now, that is what I call very cool and extremely exciting to be a part of...
Michael started by developing the area around the crime scene...And entered into place all of the things, people, and action he could remember. Among what he remembered was that he had taken off his shoes when he went into the water to check the body! Soon Michael was back onsite--his shoes could easily have been found by the police...
Instead, they had been found by a homeless person...who was now wearing them and threatened Michael he was not giving them up! The police interceded. But it was easy to realize that Michael had become a person of interest who was now known. He knew he had to work fast and see if he could determine who had actually killed Lace...
As a reader, we actively become involved in building that virtual reality scene, and if we had paid attention as we read, we placed those things into the virtual space...don't panic, I missed quite a few but was reminded as, for instance, two divers who had come out of the water and passed Lace, was entered into the scene... As a fan of all things CSI, I just had to highlight what could now be done on scene to replace the tedious activities of crime scene investigators...
Poznansky builds a steady set of clues, while building a concurrent virtual scene. Each individual, including the villain, is slowly entered into the scene, based upon Michael's research...and the explosive letter he had taken earlier...
Still I was not prepared for whodunit. Who knew that pearls would provide a major clue...but also lead to danger for both Michael and Ash... This is a totally satisfying venture into the use of virtual reality within crime scene investigation. It is new, refreshing, and unique in mystery or police procedure novels and I'm certainly happy to have gained the experience from a writer of multiple genres who keeps surprising me with the scope and diversity of her books. Do search my reviews under her name for the books I've been fortunate to read and review... This was the first of this genre for me; it was tense, detail-oriented and indeed gave a whole new perspective to crime solving in books.
Highly recommended!
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Glenda
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great New Experience in Virtual Reality Crime Investigation!January 25, 2019Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase
Poznansky grabbed this reader with two issues... There apparently was a murder and that the individual who saw the body was someone working on virtual reality, developing a new model...I have always been fascinated with futuristic advancements, and the idea of virtual reality is so intriguing...While Michael was contemplating whether or not he could create Laguna Beach within a virtual reality setting, what actually came about was quite different. He had watched an attractive girl run by...and started following her. He didn't know why but before he could catch up with her, she was dead... But he recognized her--her name was Lace.
But he didn't stay or call the police... He struggled with his options, going over whether or not the killer might be watching him right now...or whether he had seen the killer. She was already dead--he had tried to save her. But it was too late... By the next morning he tried to convince himself that he had to forget the whole thing... But the secretary threw the newspaper onto his desk, with the headlines up for him to catch, while she told Michael that their boss wanted to see him right away.
Michael was concerned about meeting--this company had been taken over. And Ashley, who was loved by Michael, was not there to meet... She had been personally assaulted but had not shared it with anyone at work. This time, he knew, the boss was going to take advantage of her being absent...and fired her. But it was more than that...they had both been happy and productive in virtual reality simulation, but that had been for games and similar uses...now the company would be using it to serve politics--war.
But seeing an envelop there addressed to Lace immediately caught his attention! He quietly grabbed it and went on...
Ash was also not surprised she was fired...but she and Michael both agreed that they could go back to working in his garage, if necessary... But when Ash learned about what had happened to Michael, she also became involved in working to solve the crime... Wow, a cozy mystery where unprofessional people work to solve a crime! But with Virtual Reality! Now, that is what I call very cool and extremely exciting to be a part of...
Michael started by developing the area around the crime scene...And entered into place all of the things, people, and action he could remember. Among what he remembered was that he had taken off his shoes when he went into the water to check the body! Soon Michael was back onsite--his shoes could easily have been found by the police...
Instead, they had been found by a homeless person...who was now wearing them and threatened Michael he was not giving them up! The police interceded. But it was easy to realize that Michael had become a person of interest who was now known. He knew he had to work fast and see if he could determine who had actually killed Lace...
As a reader, we actively become involved in building that virtual reality scene, and if we had paid attention as we read, we placed those things into the virtual space...don't panic, I missed quite a few but was reminded as, for instance, two divers who had come out of the water and passed Lace, was entered into the scene... As a fan of all things CSI, I just had to highlight what could now be done on scene to replace the tedious activities of crime scene investigators...
Poznansky builds a steady set of clues, while building a concurrent virtual scene. Each individual, including the villain, is slowly entered into the scene, based upon Michael's research...and the explosive letter he had taken earlier...
Still I was not prepared for whodunit. Who knew that pearls would provide a major clue...but also lead to danger for both Michael and Ash... This is a totally satisfying venture into the use of virtual reality within crime scene investigation. It is new, refreshing, and unique in mystery or police procedure novels and I'm certainly happy to have gained the experience from a writer of multiple genres who keeps surprising me with the scope and diversity of her books. Do search my reviews under her name for the books I've been fortunate to read and review... This was the first of this genre for me; it was tense, detail-oriented and indeed gave a whole new perspective to crime solving in books.
Highly recommended!
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