Review: Death Wind

Death Wind by Travis Heermann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you have a weak stomach, you might want to pass on this story but for us horror fans it was blood-soaked, so real, I was on the edge of my chair much of the time. As an evil hunger spawned from hatred and fear ravages the desolate Black Hills of the Dakota Territory where the once mighty bison roamed in great numbers in which the Sioux or Lakota Indians found their meager means to survive. Can the small town of White Pine and the White River Agency Camp were the Lakota Indians have been coraled after the Massacre at Wounded Knee shelter themselves from the madness that comes in the form of a massive storm which carries madness and death within its path of destruction?

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Review: The Oracle

The Oracle by Tania Fay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A young Irish Canadain lass of twelve finds herself thrown into a land of fantastical creatures after the recent death of her father when she makes the pilgrimage to her father's homeland of Ireland to scatter his ashes. Author Tania Fay uses her own life experiences and heritage to focus her writing talent on educating others on the folklore of Ireland. Along the way, you will be entertained by some pixies, elves, selkies, witches, warlocks, and dragons but you will also learn some Gaelic. My only concern was the many similarities it had with some of some of the other YA stories on this subject, i.e., Harry Potter. Overall I enjoyed reading this story; it is well worth reading, there is some great dialogue, good sound characters, and an adventure that saves others while learning about ourselves. I look forward to more adventures with Eile and her friends.

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Review: Celtic Mythology: A Concise Guide to the Gods, Sagas and Beliefs

Celtic Mythology: A Concise Guide to the Gods, Sagas and Beliefs by Hourly History
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Tweaked my interest on Celtic religions and now find myself drawn to more of these enchanting perilous tales from our history.

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Review: Aggie Boyle and the Lost Beauty

Aggie Boyle and the Lost Beauty by David Fine
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The value that beauty lies within is a good lesson to learn but one that 's hard for a young teenage girl to grasp when her classmates bully her. When twelve years old homely always polite Aggie short for Agatha finds herself transformed into a small mammal she finds herself entangled in a web of lies concerning her life. Is she a witch with magical powers? Where did she get these powers? Will her new powers be enough to save her family and friends before the full moon chimes midnight on the eve of the five-hundred-year-old spell that will destroy a small town and all its residents? What she finds in her adventure is family members whom she did not know she had until her world went bonkers, friends she had thought had disappeared forever, new friends and an inner magical power that will help those in need from a ruthless villain. This story was a testament that we can all treat each other with respect and caring. Loved it, brought a warmth to my heart when how selfless Aggy give's back to the world with her generosity.

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Review: The World of Tomorrow

The World of Tomorrow by Brendan Mathews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The year is 1939, and the world is on the brink of the second world war while the borough of Queens, New York hosts the World's Fair-themed in a futuristic setting, thus the title of the book, "The World of Tomorrow." From the rough ever green turbulent island of Ireland comes two brothers to New York City in search of their brother Martin who had left years previously to pursue his dream of becoming a famous musician. This book reminds me of the song David Allen Coe sings in which there is Mama, prison, a train, and drinking. This book also has it all too. IRA revolutionists, a Jewish woman who's work visa is about to expire, a visiting King and Queen, some high-bred society types to the Harlem's Jazz clubs with Negro players, a seminary student gone deaf and dumb, a prisoner on the lamb, the debutant sister unsure of her upcoming marriage while her sister struggles with her nosey landlord and her growing brood or the country lass who must part with her man when a gangster comes calling for payback of past deeds……. All are memorable characters that are well developed with side stories all their own. Written in a first-person repertoire that I found intriguing to jump from one person's thoughts and feeling's to another's. This book's layout was fashioned in an easy to follow manner with titled chapters by days in a calendar style using an art deco typography font that was carried over from the front cover.

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I have just joined the web page NetGalley. Hoping that I can do some further reading. Will keep you posted on how it works.

Review: Cat Shining Bright

Cat Shining Bright by Shirley Rousseau Murphy
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A purr-fectly delightful feline mystery about a clowder of cats that have a knack for helping solve crimes in their small seaside town of Molena Point with the assistance of their two legged family and friends. I was mesmerized from beginning to end with the story line that continued to spread a tale of adventure, friendship, and humanity.

Tomcat Joe Grey his Lady Dulcie and brood of three kittens, Buffin, Striker, and Courtney with friends Kit and Pan along with Rock the Weinheimer dog and a colony of feral cats that live in the ruins within the woods have the ability to talk among other things. In this the twentieth novel in the Joe Grey series we find father Joe taking his young kittens into some dangerous situations but comes to realize that his kittens are coming of age and heading down their own paths all the while learning the Celtic old stories that have been handed down from generation to generation.

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Review: The Pines

The Pines by Robert Dunbar
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

There are many folk legends surrounding the rural area of southern New Jersey and it's residents that have been named the Piney's. In this book we delve deep into the life of a Monster who has been killing in a bestial manner for decades. Could it be the Jersey Devil or the many feral dogs that have been abandoned within the woods or is the monster more human. While Athena works on the local ambulance company her sister-on-law babysits her son Matthew who is mentally disabled. But what no one has realized is that the monster is some how linked telepathically to Matthew. Who will die next?

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Review: An Army of One

An Army of One by Tony Schumacher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tony Schumacher did a wonderful job with his character John Rossett. He is a medal honored Hero who is nick named the Lion and police officer. In the years when the Nazi Germans have infiltrated Britain's Liverpool a spy named the Bear kills for his own purposes. Who will end up with the missing gold shipment? Nazi Commander, the Resistance or the British Officials? And who's side will Detective John Russett fight for? Action packed from beginning to end with so many interesting people who want John's help.

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