Manwaring has written a fascinating book about a female private investigator; JadeAnne, who is hired to find a missing wife. Yes, it does sound pretty standard, but wait a minute. What if this investigator decided to drive a VW camper and bring her dog along for the ride all the way down to interior Mexico? … Continue reading Set Up: Secrets and Lies in Zihuatanejo by Ana Manwaring
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Music Shall Untune the Sky by Lou Kemp
Beginning where The Violins Played before Junstan: The Prequel ends, we find Celywin, Bartholomew, and Professor Kang leaving Prague headed for Singapore to pick up Professor Kang’s wife, Elizabeth. Their adventure continues as they travel by private train (The Elizabeth), attempting to avoid all police and the Russians due to a small incident with some … Continue reading Music Shall Untune the Sky by Lou Kemp
The Wedding Trap by Adrienne Bell
This is a quick fun read; perfect for a rainy day or beach read! Beth hasn’t had a steady boyfriend in a while and the pressure from her Mother and others is definitely getting on her nerves, so she does what any healthy, independent woman would do and creates a fake boyfriend named Charlie. … Continue reading The Wedding Trap by Adrienne Bell
A Chance Beginning by Christopher Patterson
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
Ronaldo: The Phantom Carrot Snatcher by Maxine Sylvester
Sometimes it can be hard to find chapter books for young readers (Pre K through third grade) that are well written and interesting. This book fits the bill and is part of a series! Sylvester has a great imagination and knows what kids like to read. The illustrations are very cute and whimsical. You will … Continue reading Ronaldo: The Phantom Carrot Snatcher by Maxine Sylvester
The Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle by Christina Uss
What a great Summer read! This is a terrific story about 12 year old orphan raised by a nun and several monks who decides to ride her bike across the country to California to meet her idol and become friends with him. There are a lot of smiles and a few sad moments with the … Continue reading The Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle by Christina Uss
Pinnacle Reef by David Getty
Pinnacle Reef is a great story. 4 young men shipwrecked on an Island filled with savages, wild animals and no way off. Magic, powerful amulets and scary monsters. How can this not be a fun exciting read? The author, David Getty, does an extraordinary job of describing each character, each event and each different setting … Continue reading Pinnacle Reef by David Getty
Origin by Dan Brown
In true Dan Brown fashion this story happens in 24 hours, Professor Langdon is at the center of a discovery that will change the world and he is therefore on the run. It is surprisingly slow and fast paced all at the same time because we do not find out the discovery until the end … Continue reading Origin by Dan Brown
Justifiable Homicide by Jeffrey Warren
This is definitely a 5 star book! Warren does a tremendous job with his characters who are well developed, believable and fun. There is a terrific balance between the store line and the private lives of his characters. The story line flows throughout the entire book with no gaps. The plot centers around "the War … Continue reading Justifiable Homicide by Jeffrey Warren
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