Although Legend at Lanana Creek is the second in a series, it can certainly be read as a stand-alone novel of historical fiction. The book centers around the establishment of a Spanish Mission in 1716 in what was to become the city of Nacogdoches in Texas. The chief of the Nacogdoches Indians had twin sons, … Continue reading Legend at Lanana Creek by Keith R Rees
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The Prodigal Prophet by Timothy Keller
I was stunned by the depth of this little book that covers one of the smallest books in the Bible. The Book of Jonah is only 4 chapters and 4 pages long in the Old Testament, but it packs a powerful punch! Keller has done a fabulous job of delving into the many themes and … Continue reading The Prodigal Prophet by Timothy Keller
Secrets Can Kill: A Tracey Marks Mystery by Ellen Shapiro
Tracey Marks, Private Investigator, is back and this time the case involves murder! Shapiro serves up a lightweight murder mystery with enough tension to keep us nervous about how the case will end but not going past the edge of no return for a cozy. She has developed her characters into 3-dimensional people a reader … Continue reading Secrets Can Kill: A Tracey Marks Mystery by Ellen Shapiro
Ghastly and Good by Debby Caruso
This is a darling story about a group of friends that decide to help out a charity organization on Halloween to provide the perfect Halloween for disadvantaged children. Rhonda, her husband James, and her best friend Dez are all over-the-top fun characters that when together, provide a whimsy joy of life. Rhonda has memories of … Continue reading Ghastly and Good by Debby Caruso
Sympathy for Jonah: Reflections on Humiliation, Terror and the Politics of Enemy- Love by David Benjamin Blower
Every once in a while I read a book that blows (pun intended) me out of the water. This was definitely one of those books. You know that game-type question, “If you could have dinner with anyone alive who would it be?” My answer is now David Benjamin Blower. He has moved to the top … Continue reading Sympathy for Jonah: Reflections on Humiliation, Terror and the Politics of Enemy- Love by David Benjamin Blower
Pivot: Book one of the Jack Harper Trilogy by L. C. Barlow
Psychological horror at its best! I think that my skin is still crawling even after a shower. Nothing scares me more than egomaniacal narcissistic cult leaders that manipulate children, except maybe the other adults that help out. Barlow has written an absolutely horrifying novel about Jack Harper who was raised from the age of 7 … Continue reading Pivot: Book one of the Jack Harper Trilogy by L. C. Barlow
Murder, She Goat by Lucy Jackson
Fancy Bohannon has just left a bad relationship to head home to Texas to help out with a cousin’s wedding. As a notable chef having her cater the affair will be a big plus for the Bride and Groom. Fancy is in a state of flux, not knowing where she will end up but pleased … Continue reading Murder, She Goat by Lucy Jackson
An Airline Pilot’s Life by Chris Manno
Winner of the North Texas Book Festival Adult Non-Fiction Award for 2020! Ok, I am gonna be honest, I never thought I would read a book about the life of an Airline Pilot. I am not a fan of flying; mind you, I am much better now but still, I am always amazed at those … Continue reading An Airline Pilot’s Life by Chris Manno
Comanche Trail by David Bowles
Winner of the North Texas Book Award for Adult Fiction 2020! The Texas Rangers have a legendary status in Texas. Like any organization, some of it is good and some bad. Bowles’ novel takes the reader back in time to the early days of Texas when it was a Republic with its own President trying … Continue reading Comanche Trail by David Bowles
The Angel Street Assassination by Aaron S Gallagher
Bennett and DeMarko are at it again! If you are not a fan of Aaron Gallagher it is only because you have not read one of his books. Aside from the Jack Reacher and Harry Bosch series, this series is the best! This is the 5th in the series and the grittiest by far. The … Continue reading The Angel Street Assassination by Aaron S Gallagher
