This is a fantasy story of depth, filled with a mystical, sprawling world that holds different kingdoms, an area of neutrality, massive forests and all kinds of human-like creatures. The landscape is explained in detail, whether forest or sandy beaches, in a manner that allows the reader to feel present in the scenes. The characters … Continue reading A Chance Beginning by Christopher Patterson
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Thin Air: A Jessica Shaw Thriller by Lisa Gray
Jessica is a private investigator. Her Mom died in a car accident when she was little, leaving her Dad to raise her. Fortunately Jessica had 20 great years with her Dad before he suddenly died of a heart attack. She finds herself lonely and empty in New York City. Realizing she needs a change, she … Continue reading Thin Air: A Jessica Shaw Thriller by Lisa Gray
Ordinary Hazards by Nikki Grimes
Ordinary Hazards is a memoir written in prose. It is beautifully written and easy to read. Nikki reflects on her past as a child of a schizophrenic mother, moving to various foster homes, and discovering who she is amongst the upheaval in her life. I found strength, compassion and even joy within the pages of … Continue reading Ordinary Hazards by Nikki Grimes
Hickory Dickory Dead by Cheryl Bradshaw
This is one twisted, tangled murder mystery! This is the second book I have read by Bradshaw, both were well done, but I really enjoyed this one. Maisie Fezziwig, a retired medical examiner, is a terrific character. She is smart, sexy, open minded and very much her own person. Maisie is also a little noisy … Continue reading Hickory Dickory Dead by Cheryl Bradshaw
By The Light Of A Neon Moon edited by Janet Lowery
Wow! A poetry book about Honky Tonks and Dance Halls, who would have thought but then again I am a fan of Cowboy poetry. This collection of poems; by writers that include a poet laureate, a librarian and a middle school English teacher, works. Each one seems to take you on a journey, some sad … Continue reading By The Light Of A Neon Moon edited by Janet Lowery
Blackbird Fly by Lise McClendon
This first book in the Bennett sister mysteries focuses on the oldest sister, Merle. The five Bennett sisters are all lawyers, but each sister is very different from the others, even in terms of the type of law they practice. Merle discovers that her life is not what she thought it was upon the death … Continue reading Blackbird Fly by Lise McClendon
No Evil Is Wide by Randall Watson
This is a fascinating read. Randall Watson is an award winning author and one of these awards was for Petals, which received the prize in the novella category from the 2006/07 Quarterly West. This book is the revised version of Petals. The poetry of this book is astounding. It reads like a glorious symphony … Continue reading No Evil Is Wide by Randall Watson
