Tuesday, December 26, 2017

Review: The Fleur de Sel Murders: A Brittany Mystery

The Fleur de Sel Murders: A Brittany Mystery The Fleur de Sel Murders: A Brittany Mystery by Jean-Luc Bannalec
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Who knew there were so many different brands of salt? In this crime mystery, we find Commissaire Dupin teaming up with Commissaire Rose to solve the mystery of the blue barrels and the murder of his journalist friend. What would cause someone to murder her? Did she find evidence of wrongdoing in the salt flats of Brittany in France? I really enjoyed learning about salt and look forward to reading more of Commissaire Dupin's escapades. And where might that escaped Kangaroo next make an appearance?

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Thursday, December 21, 2017

Review: Arachnosaur

Arachnosaur Arachnosaur by Richard Jeffries
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As much as I loathe spiders they have a weird fascination for me. Two of my favorite movies are Eight Legged Freaks and Arachnophobia and if this book was made into a movie it will also be added to the list of movies to watch time and again. The military acronyms were a little hard to follow but since I got it as a kindle version through Netgally I was able to quickly get the information quickly. There was lots of action, unique characters, creepy ancient spiders and some really bad ass villains you really hope get what is coming to them in the end.

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Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Review: Super Con

Super Con Super Con by James Swain
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Las Vegas where even the gambling establishments are crooked. If you enjoyed the movie's Ocean's 11 or the Italian Job you are in for a treat. Billy Cunningham is the leader of a crew of grifters whose life revolves around pulling cons on the big casinos. With the super bowl just around the corner, Billy and his crew are forced into setting up a super con for a ruthless Asian criminal named Broken Tooth who kidnaps Billy's limo driver. With the aid of his past flame actress Maggie Flynn, a Gambling agent named Grimes, another crime family and of course some not so squeaky clean football players, the con is on but will he win millions or end up in jail for a long time?

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Review: Animal Farm and 1984

Animal Farm and 1984 Animal Farm and 1984 by George Orwell
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

It is the year 2017 and this book rings true to what is happening in the country of North Korea at the present moment in history. The North Koreans have had their rations cut and their leader uses all the money to build weapons of mass destruction. Too bad we could not drop copies of this book into the North Korean hands. Having been born a free American I see certain aspects that concern me here in my own country and around the world. Why does power so change people? So far in all of history, we have dealt with individuals who have become despots whose only aim is to take take take. When will we all learn that power to one or just a few people will change them mostly for the worst? Such a sad tale but one that is important to learn.

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Review: Nightblade

Nightblade Nightblade by Garrett Robinson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Loren of the family Nelda has had enough of being beaten by her parents, so when she spies a stranger traveling through her forest homelands she bids him to take her with him. From the moment Loren leaves home she finds herself involved with the King's Law, thieves but also finds friends that she becomes attached to. The dagger she carries from her home has strange markings and jewels attached, she has named it Nightblade. But what do others know about this blade and its secrets? I am hooked on finding out what happens in this series and have added this author to the list of "follow author". I was able to read this book on Amazon Prime which I downloaded to my kindle app. This book reminded me of novels by J.R. Tolkien and the Game of Thrones series which are two of my favorites.

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Review: The Judas Hoard

The Judas Hoard The Judas Hoard by Barbara Erlichman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wonderful, I really liked the plot and characters in this story about several coins that go missing after the death of the owner that once belonged to Judas Iscariot making them immensely valuable. All leads so far lead to his niece Linden who has gone missing but of course, we all know that the most likely suspect is not going to be the most obvious one who committed the crime. Linden teams up with Alex who was hired to find Linden, together they set out to locate the coins so she can clear her name. I won this book through the Goodreads giveaways, thank you.

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Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Review: Leaves of Fire

Leaves of Fire Leaves of Fire by Michael B. Koep
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In this fantastical story, we are introduced to a world that's been influenced by two men, brothers, one a poet and another artist. What makes these men unique is their writing and art opens doors into heaven. I found the first part of the book somewhat hard to follow but once I became familiar with all the characters I was drawn into their adventures and look forward to reading the rest of this series.

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Monday, December 11, 2017

Review: The Backup Asset

The Backup Asset The Backup Asset by Leslie Wolfe
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An intriguing fictional story delving into the world of American and Russian espionage by placing spies that will coerce scientists into stealing top-secret documents. With the help of a team of private experts, the CIA uncovers the trail of the thief and their Russian trainers. With so much going in the world today, you have to stop and think about how true life the storyline of this book really is. I am looking forward to the next installment of America's never-ending fight against the power-hungry individual despots the world has created. Why does power so change people for the worst? #BookReview #TheBackupAsset

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Saturday, December 9, 2017

Review: What Hides Beneath

What Hides Beneath What Hides Beneath by J.L. Canfield
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Crazy people do crazy things, in this whodunit that centers around a museum's stolen art, while detectives try to find not only the missing stolen object but also the insurance agent who has disappeared along with the stolen items. From the beginning, you have many suspects that could have committed the crime but as the pages unfold we are able to eliminate suspects to come to the real devious criminal insane mind behind the murders and thefts. Who will it be? Will they catch the killer in time to save lives? #BookReview #WhatHidesBeneath

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Review: Gods of Howl Mountain

Gods of Howl Mountain Gods of Howl Mountain by Taylor Brown
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this historical fiction, we meet a slew of unique characters that have been traumatized by war, violence, and poverty. Rory a Korean war veteran who has returned to Grannie Mae's home in rural Wilkes Couty of North Carolina missing a leg drives some souped-up race cars through the nights delivering moonshine and along the way become infatuated with the local serpent preachers daughter. Will Rory find and enact vengeance on the man who left his mother so traumatized that she resides in the local insane asylum? Are the men who drive and build these suped-up cars destined to start a national trend? I am always pleased with a book if I come away with some knowledge or wisdom that will stay with me, this book has done that and more. Will there be a sequel? I do hope so, I think this would make a great movie. Justin Beil as Rory? #BookReview #GodsofHowlMountain

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Friday, December 8, 2017

Review: Create Your Life Book: Mixed-Media Art Projects for Expanding Creativity and Encouraging Personal Growth

Create Your Life Book: Mixed-Media Art Projects for Expanding Creativity and Encouraging Personal Growth Create Your Life Book: Mixed-Media Art Projects for Expanding Creativity and Encouraging Personal Growth by Tamara Laporte
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I just love the ideas of melding art with self awareness while making a lifelong journal.

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Review: Look for Me

Look for Me Look for Me by Lisa Gardner
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Detective D.D. Warren has big plans this weekend with her son and husband to choose a dog from the local shelter but she dragged away when she gets a call concerning the murder of four family members. Tasked with solving this brutal murder she must also search the city for the last remaining member of the city. Could the missing teenage daughter be the murderer? or is she a victim? Was this murder related to possible child abuse allegations when the children had been briefly put in foster care with the state? or was one of the teenage girl involved with gangs? And how can some local survivors of violent crimes be able to assist the police? I like the characters and the fact that unfortunately, all the scenarios were believable in the present. Keep them coming, Lisa Gardner, I really enjoy your writing.

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Thursday, December 7, 2017

Review: Beast of Dracula

Beast of Dracula Beast of Dracula by John Patrick Kennedy
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Bisexual Princess Ruxandra Dracula's daughter has been dragged away from NYC in 1927 and coerced into finding what is killing humans in California where another Vampire Elizabeth and Dorotyas live. So much blood dripping, splattering, and spilling from those caught in the teeth and talons of the creatures that feed on human blood will send goosebumps over your entire body. Will Ruxandra win the fight or die trying? Has the German Vampire Kade come to help her or someone else?

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Review: Richard the Lionheart: A Life From Beginning to End

Richard the Lionheart: A Life From Beginning to End Richard the Lionheart: A Life From Beginning to End by Hourly History
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

King Richard is best known for his role in the tale of Robin Hood. But do you know anything else about King Richard? One of my favorite subjects is history and these short novels by Hourly History are perfect as a starting point into the lives of historical figures that have shaped our world. Has our society learned anything from history? In my own opinion, we have not. Power changes people and not always in a good manner. But we all have to start somewhere and reading about history is a good start to learning how to live today.

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