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Review of Rules of Deception

Thriller fans and readers may be disappointed by Christopher Reich’s first book in the Jonathan Ransom series, Rules of Deception. The premise of the story is that Ransom’s wife dies in a mountaineering accident with Jonathan, but he soon finds that she is not who she seemed to be when alive. His decision to investigate … Continue reading Review of Rules of Deception

#Review of A Dance with Dragons (GOT5)

#Fantasy adventure #readers, especially fans of #GOT, will rejoice in the fifth installment of George R.R. Martin’s acclaimed saga, A Song of Ice and Fire. The master storyteller returns to the beloved characters of Jon Snow and his merry band of Black Cloak wearers, Dany the Queen of Meereen, and Arya Stark, the girl of … Continue reading #Review of A Dance with Dragons (GOT5)

#Review of A Feast for Crows (GOT4)

#Readers of #fantasy adventure, especially #GOT, may differ with me on this fourth book by George R.R. Martin in the saga A Song of Ice and Fire. For me, this book was more tedious. Maybe that was due to the lack of characters that I care about. It offered a good continuation of the ongoing … Continue reading #Review of A Feast for Crows (GOT4)

#Review of The Day After Roswell

#Readers and fans of #UFO, alien, and #ancientaliens theories will find this a very interesting book. Col. Philip J. Corso (Ret.) offers the story of what transpired (his facts) from the point of the “alien vehicle” crash near Roswell, NM in July 1947 up through the mid-1980’s. There is tremendous detail of the U.S. Army … Continue reading #Review of The Day After Roswell

#Review of A Storm of Swords (GOT3)

#Readers of #fantasy adventure, especially #GOT, will certainly delight in George R.R. Martin’s third novel in the saga, A Song of Ice and Fire. Once again, Martin weaves a masterful tale with ingenious plot twists, tragic characters, and incredible suspense. While a blow-by-blow of the story is impossible with a novel this long and entwined, … Continue reading #Review of A Storm of Swords (GOT3)

Pre-Holiday Rush Thriller Giveaway

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#Review of Contact

#Readers of #sci-fi will most likely enjoy this novel by esteemed scientist Carl Sagan, even if it is a bit dated by current standards. Written in the mid-1980s, the story revolves around Dr. Ellie Arroway and her connection to mathematics and the stars. These interests lead to a career in radio astronomy, especially working with … Continue reading #Review of Contact

#Review of A Clash of Kings (GOT2)

#Readers of #fantasy adventure will know that author George R.R. Martin continues A Song of Ice and Fire in this second novel of the series. Much of the narrative, as told from the point of view of key characters, focuses on the forces of the various proclaimed kings in the realm of Westeros and beyond. … Continue reading #Review of A Clash of Kings (GOT2)

#Review of A Wolf Called Romeo

#Readers of stories about #nature will certainly enjoy this bittersweet tale by Nick Jans. The author tells the true story of a remarkable wild black wolf that decided to be quite social and friendly with the residents of Juneau, Alaska, especially their dogs. It all began one night in the dead of winter, December 2003, … Continue reading #Review of A Wolf Called Romeo

#Review of A Game of Thrones

#Readers of #fantasy adventure sagas certainly don’t need me to tell them how fantastic this first book in the series is. Author George R.R. Martin launched a tremendous series, A Song of Ice and Fire, which offers the reader an incredible story littered with numerous characters, families, and histories. It is vast in its scope, … Continue reading #Review of A Game of Thrones