NEW RELEASE MONDAY: BOOK REVIEW

 SUSPICION OF MURDER by James Ward
GENRE: Mystery 
PUBLISHED: Oct. 24, 2020
WORDS: 85,660
LANGUAGE: English
ISBN: 9781005885120

Lt. Thomas Shard, known for his unorthodox method for solving cases, is suddenly under suspicion of murder when a woman's body is found in the garage of his upstate New York, Leyden home. 

This is story of a man known for taking down criminals. But events of a single night has place him on the opposite side of the law. He must use his uncanny knack of connecting the details surrounding the murders with his Sergeant Knut Johnsen’s irksome habit of citing bits of 1,000 year old Icelandic sagas to work to clear his name. 

RATING: 7/10 

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THROWBACK THURSDAY: BOOK REVIEW

BEYOND Book 1 By Maureen A. Miller

Genre: Sci Fi 

Published: Sep. 22, 2012

Words: 67,790

Language: English

ISBN: 9781479329458

Waking to the sound of voices, Aimee Patterson realizes that she has been kidnapped. Little does she know how far away from home she is, though. In an attempt to flee her captors, she launches from their confines only to freeze at the view outside the window. The sky is black and filled with stars, and in the distance is a familiar blue globe. The planet Earth.

A lovely Sci Fi novel which is slightly illogical, but what Sci Fi themed book isn't. A rushed epilogue, mild contradictions and a few grammatical errors does not take away much from the book. Good plot with well defined characters, Mix in hot and heavy romance and you have a great book in your hands. 

Rating: 7/10 

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LOVE WEDNESDAY: TV SERIES REVIEW

HART OF DIXIE 
GENRE: Comedy, Romance, Drama
STARRING: Rachel Bilson, Jaime King, Cress Williams, Wilson Bethel, Scott Porter....
RUN TIME: 42min
SEASONS: 4 (2011 - 2015)

Dr. Zoe Hart, a New Yorker who, after her dreams of becoming a heart surgeon fall apart, accepts an offer to work as a general practitioner in the fictional Gulf Coast town of Bluebell, Alabama. Zoe arrives in this small Gulf Coast town only to find that Harley has passed away and left his half of the medical practice to her in his will.

This is a light hearted feel good series centering on the love adventures (or misadventures) of a fast talking New Yorker set in a typical small American town. It is steeped in quirky but funny jokes and ridiculous, embarrassing situations. The plot is pretty straight forward with a sprinkling of unexpected drama. A fun watch.

RATING: 8/10

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LOVE WEDNESDAY: BOOK REVIEW

 A ROYAL ENGAGEMENT by Emma Lea
GENRE: Romance 
PUBLISHED: June 10, 2018
WORDS: 81,300
LANGUAGE: English 
ISBN: 9780463735695

Despite being the second child of the King and Queen of Merveille, Alyssabeth thought that if she kept a low profile she could stay out of the media’s glaring spotlight and live a relatively normal life. That was until her father, the King, and her brother, the Crown Prince, are both killed in a hunting accident. 

Her dream of joining the UN is no more and instead she needs to return to the small European country of her birth to pick up where her father and brother left off. Her Harvard degree in International Relations is forfeit and in it’s place she must become Queen, that is if the misogynistic Parliament can see past their prejudices. 

Alyssa isn’t sure she is cut out to be Queen, but she knows that she wants to do her father and brother proud, so she is willing to give it her best shot, even if it means going toe to toe with Parliament. And then there is the small matter of her needing to be married in order to fulfil her birthright and take her place as the Head of State. 

A lovely story based loosely on Pride and Prejudice, simple and straightforward. 

RATING: 7/10 

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NEW RELEASE MONDAY: MOVIE REVIEW

LOVE AND MONSTERS 

GENRE: Adventure, Comedy 

STARRING: Dylan O'Brien, Michael Rooker, Ariana Greenblatt and Jessica Henwick

RUN TIME: 1hr 49min

RELEASED: October 16th, 2020 

Living underground after giant creatures took control of Earth, Joel Dawson reconnects with his girlfriend Aimee on the radio. Against all logic, Joel decides to risk it all on an epic 80-mile journey to find her.

This is the story of a young man whose chance radio talk with his high school girlfriend, brings up old memories and feelings. But with a great distance filled with dangers between them, he will have to move out his comfort zone to get to his love with the help of friends who accompany him. A thrilling adventure, road trip movie.

RATING: 8/10 

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NEW RELEASE MONDAY: BOOK REVIEW

 BATTLEGROUNDS - SHOWDOWN (Book 1) by Danielle Kazemi
GENRE: Fantasy 
PUBLISHED: Oct. 15, 2020
WORDS: 25,290
LANGUAGE: English
ISBN: 9781005984588

Mina Stuart always knew the best way to combat any enemy she came across was to blast them with magic and ask questions later. A gargoyle released to save the world from nefarious forces, Basile considered himself a savior of the people. Yet they know the only way they can combat evil, is to break their own rules.

This is the story of two people from different worlds and ideologies who must work together to fight evil. They will be pushed to their limits and out of their comfort zone, while learning to work together. A good series starter. 

RATING: 7/10 

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FUN FRIDAY: BOOK

LEARNING BERSERK By Paul  Telegdi

Genre: Fiction, Historical 

Published: Jan. 13, 2014

Words: 163,320

Language: English

ISBN: 9781310155994

Taken by Vikings at an early age, Orkan grows up in slavery. He befriends a brother and sister also taken in a later raid. Through feats of courage, Orkan gains respect and his freedom. He finds himself on the verge of becoming a Viking himself, but fate intervenes, and sends him on an odyssey through the ancient world, looking for a place for himself and the brother and sister he had adopted.

 Culled from Smashsword

This book is an interesting read and will take you on a journey through history. Good for a weekend read. 

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Rating: 8/10

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THROWBACK THURSDAY: BOOK

SAGEBRUSH By William Wayne Dicksion

Genre: Western

Published: Dec. 25, 2010

Words: 84,620

Language: English

ISBN: 9781452418575

The book is about a 12-year-old Michael orphaned and isolated from other human contact for 6 years in hostile Indian Territory. The story goes into detail on how he struggled to survive through the things his parents had taught him and by observing nature. The story tells of the next several years of his life, until one day he actually saves a couple of Mountain Men from an Indian attack. After that time, they become best friends and they lead him into civilization and introduces him to some key people. The adventure doesn’t end their but continues on until he, finally, settles down.

 

This book describes the many facets of a young man's life from adolescence to adulthood. It tells a interesting albeit a little farfetched story that ends in a Hollywood style happy ever after. 

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Rating: 8/10

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LOVE WEDNESDAY: MOVIE REVIEW

FIVE FEET APART 

Genre: Drama, Romance 

Starring: Haley Lu Richardson, Cole Sprouse, Moisés Arias

Run Time: 1hr 56min

Released: March 15th, 2019

This movie is about two young patients with cystic fibrosis, who try to have a relationship despite always being forced to stay a certain distance (6 ft) away from each other. 

Firstly, I must applaud the makers of this movie for their mostly accurate representation of cystic fibrosis (based on research). Apart from that, the movie is an beautiful work of art that explores romance and love in the face of a life threatening condition. It is a movie that will leave viewers crying. The acting is top notch, the script flawless and the screenplay that tugs the heartstrings. An almost perfect movie. 

Rating: 8/10

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INSPIRATION TUESDAY: MOVIE REVIEW

A BEAUTIFUL MIND 

Genre: Drama, Biography, Inspirational 

Starring: Russell Crowe, a Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly, Paul Bettany, Adam Goldberg, Judd Hirsch, Josh Lucas, Anthony Rapp, and Christopher Plummer

Run Time: 2hrs 15min

Released: December 21st, 2001

After John Nash, a brilliant but asocial mathematician, accepts secret work in cryptography, his life takes a turn for the nightmarish.

 The story begins in Nash's day as a graduate student at Princeton University. Early in the film, Nash begins to develop paranoid schizophrenia and endures delusional episodes while watching the burden his condition brings on his wife Alicia and friends.

A slightly inaccurate depiction of an American mathematician John Nash, a Nobel Laureate in Economics and Abel Prize winner. A schizophrenic who is highly intelligent, eccentric and not crazy. His struggles with his condition and eventual triumph (in a manner) does bring up a lot of inspirational vibes to get you going and conquer. 

Rating: 8/10

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INSPIRATION TUESDAY : BOOK REVIEW

OBLIVION By Karolyn Cairns

Genre: Inspirational, Romance

Published: April 19, 2012

Words: 103,370

Language: English

ISBN: 9781476009162

Lindsay Morgan and Jace Turner had their whole lives ahead of them until one horrific act changed everything. Lindsay has to learn to live without Jace and come to terms with his murder. Jace finds himself in another place, off the beaten track from Heaven. A place called Oblivion. Determined to get back to his girl and make his murderer pay, Jace realizes the meaning of life and love.

A very profound novel that paints a picture of love and death. The book draws you in and takes you on a emotionally rewarding journey. Great characters and a good plot makes this a good read.

Rating: 8 /10

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NEW RELEASE MONDAY: BOOK REVIEW

 THE DARK UNIVERSE OF COMPLICITY by Vincent Gray

GENRE: Historical 

PUBLISHED: Oct. 7, 2020

WORDS: 68,270

LANGUAGE: English

ISBN: 9781005785147

Franco Sorrentino’s romantic relationship with Devorah Kirschenbaum draws him inadvertently into white Leftist student political activism on the eve of the collapse of the Portuguese colonial empire in Africa. For the South African white student Leftist movement it becomes a time of revolutionary expectations which foreshadows the eventual overthrow of apartheid. 

A man's heart will lead him down a path he has never imagined. A tale of love in the midst of chaos. 

RATING: 7/10 

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THROWBACK THURSDAY:BOOK REVIEW

MONEY FOR  NOTHING By Dom Price
GENRE: Comedy
Published: Dec. 12, 2010
Words: 108,460
Language: English
ISBN: 9781458094933

Dave Marsdon has it all - men envy his intellect, bravado and fine threads and women quiver with excitement when he enters the room. He has worn a mask for so long that he now buys the bullshit he has spun about himself. However, Dave has a secret. How long can the guy who seemingly has it all carry on this façade? Will anyone uncover Dave’s secret from 14 years ago?

A comic take on the life of a seemingly perfect man set in the 80's and the correlation to his current life. A comedy with insightful plot.

Rating: 7/10

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NEW RELEASE MONDAY: MOVIE REVIEW

  2067

GENRE: Thriller, Sci Fi 

STARRING: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Ryan Kwanten, Leeanna Walsman... 

RUN TIME: 1hr 56min 

RELEASED: October 2nd, 2020

A lowly utility worker is called to the future by a mysterious radio signal, he must leave his dying wife to embark on a journey that will force him to face his deepest fears in an attempt to change the fabric of reality and save humankind from its greatest environmental crisis yet.

This movie is the story of a man quest to save the world overpopulated and on the brink of self destruction by going to the future to receive a solution, leaving his sick wife at home to do what needs to be done. An average movie with decent plot, actors and nice effects but still worth a watch. A heart-warming tale of hope and belief. 

RATING: 6/10 

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NEW RELEASE MONDAY: BOOK REVIEW

 CARACTACUS: A JOURNEY by M.R. Howes

GENRE: Historical 

PUBLISHED: Oct. 1, 2020

WORDS: 50,020

LANGUAGE: English

ISBN: 9781005980993

When the Romans invade England King Caractacus must decide how to lead his people. Will he stand and fight or negotiate? Follow Caractacus as he makes a physical journey across Europe and a spiritual journey within.

This novel follows the trials of a man as he makes decisions that will not only affect him, but will also affect his people. He will travel across ancient Europe, find himself and answers to some of life's questions. 

RATING: 7/10 

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FUN FRIDAY: BOOK REVIEW

ALLIANCE By Samuel Knight
Genre: Adventure, Action, Fantasy
Published: April 30, 2020
Words: 142,280
Language: English
ISBN: 9780463234914

On the debut night of a new tabletop roleplaying game, a group of friends are swept away to the world of Renea. It's a beautiful world with incredible landscapes and real magic. They now have one mission: to have the ultimate adventure and become the strongest Heroes of all time.

The war for Monarch has begun! As Renea struggles with the devastation wrought by an ancient monster, evils from every realm descend upon the city. The Skeleton King wants power. Stark Pureblood wants revenge. Karos wants to consume the world. To defeat their Adversaries, the Heroes will have to fight with everything they've got, even if it means making the ultimate sacrifice.

A very fast paced novel, full of action peaking in  a bittersweet ending. A great series ender.

Rating: 8/10 

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