Tag: review
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Review: The Love Left Behind by Daniel de Lorne Is Out and Proud May 4!
The short blurb bit: Nick is a pilot traveling the world with an unusual and touching mission. Lyall is an electrician from a tightly knit over-protective family. The two men meet and are instantly attracted to one another. They are both struggling with loss in their past and as they grow closer, they wrestle with…
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Review: A New World Series! by M.D. Neu
Have you ever wondered what life might be like if one morning you wake up to news reports saying that beings from another planet have arrived? If you have (I can’t be the only one) then you may enjoy M. D. Neu’s A New World series. NineStar Press was kind enough to send me a…
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Review: Deposing Nathan by Zack Smedley
It only took about five pages for me to be hooked on this novel. The introduction of both characters instantly made me curious about them, and that increased steadily. There’s been a beating. There’s been a stabbing. Nate and Cam have ended up across from each other in a deposition because of the violence that…
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Angels of Music by Kim Newman – A Twist of Gothic Supernatural Mystery with a touch of “Jane” Bond
Okay, this book is fun. Kim Newman is well-known for bringing his own, unique vision to many tales we may think we know well. “Angels of Music” is no exception to this. If you think this is about the Phantom of the opera, think again! The “Phantom”, Erik, actually runs what one might consider to…
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Review: Ghosts of War
The battle begun in “Virtues of War” may be on pause, but it definitely isn’t over. “Ghosts of War” is the second installment in Bennett R. Coles’ Virtues of War series. While the first book was hard-hitting right out of the gates, the second installment has a long fuse with a satisfying explosion at the…
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Book Review: “Duskfall” is Brilliant
“Duskfall” by Christopher Husberg has made me excited about reading again. It’s time! I go through phases when I get a little disenchanted with what’s out there to read. My dry spell is definitely over. I found myself looking forward to when I could read another chapter of “Duskfall”. This is the most engaging and…
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Hawksley Workman Tour Hits Victoria
I have seen Hawksley Workman four times. Each performance I’ve seen has been better than the last. For that reason, it shouldn’t have surprised me that the most recent tour to support his newest record Old Cheetah was the best show yet. Workman isn’t going to be found onstage lip-synching, he’s unlikely to play a pop song (Although…
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Conspiracy Of Angels: Review
Today is a grand day because the novel Conspiracy of Angels is available. This book is the first installment in a trilogy by Michelle Belanger. You may recognize the author’s name. In fact, you’ve probably seen her on CNN, A&E or The History Channel. Belanger is a well-known and respected authority on Psychic and Supernatural…
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Review: The Empress Game
“The Empress Game” by Rhonda Mason is a great read. It’s been a long time since I picked up a book and had to read through in only a few sittings because I didn’t want to put it down. This is a book that will make you long for rainy days and free time to…
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Virtues of War: Fast Moving Military Sci-Fi
“Virtues of War” is a forthcoming Military Science Fiction book by Bennett R. Coles. This clever and fast-moving novel is set one of Earth’s possible futures. There are many possible conflicts ready to explode and the people on the front lines display very human characteristics. While not a political story, this novel definitely manages to…
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Scary Flicks || Area 407
The movie: “Area 407” / Original title “Tape 407” Horror/Sci-Fi/Thriller Official Rating: NR My rating: 6/10 The scoop: A plane full of people heading home for the holidays crashes. There is a kid on board obsessed with filming everything and that’s exactly what she does while they survivors are… stalked. With no help coming for some strange…
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