New Releases

SPR’s book reviews of new self-published books

The Price of Justice by Tasmin Turner

The Price of Justice by Tasmin Turner

A high-stakes second installment of the Crime Scene Kosovo series, The Price of Justice by Tasmin Turner is a page-turning spree of international action and gripping investigative storytelling.

As an assistant international prosecutor in post-conflict Kosovo, Kit Chase is perfectly positioned to make a real difference in tackling widespread corruption, but hard lessons from her last case haunt her, and the mysterious Russian liaison officer is impossible to forget. Her new investigation is an intense distraction relating to judicial misconduct and bribery at the highest international levels. When corruption runs this deep, affecting the pockets and clout of countless power […]

2023-07-18T14:33:05+02:00July 17th, 2023|Categories: New Releases|Tags: , , |

Naked Came the Detective by Glendall C. Jackson III

Naked Came the Detective by Glendall C. Jackson III

A slick and confident mystery told through the eyes of a no-nonsense mistress, Naked Came the Detective by Glendall C. Jackson III is a steamy sleuthing novella that can be devoured in an afternoon. Boldly erotic in both language and content, but balanced well with a cleverly crafted mystery, the story is self-assured and memorable, much like the protagonist.

Probing the dark connections of sex, power, and death, a high-end call girl recounts her final weeks in the escort business, which ensnared her in a tangled murder investigation that hit shockingly close to home. Peeling back the curtain on certain […]

2023-07-17T13:00:22+02:00July 17th, 2023|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Dinner at Tony Napoli’s by Edward Izzi

Dinner at Tony Napoli's by Edward IzziA hard-nosed Chicago mob thriller written with Edward Izzi’s signature grit, Dinner at Tony Napoli’s is the latest gripping novel from this skilled storyteller.

A legendary Italian restaurant in Chicago is set for demolition after more than five decades of serving the powerful, famous, and dangerous denizens of that underworld. Rather than die in prison, the restaurant owner, Tony Sorrentino, must break his code of silence and share the dark secrets of his place of business with his nephew – a no-nonsense CPD detective. Dennis Romanowski wants to protect the man he’s known all his life, while also being a […]

2023-07-12T12:43:22+02:00July 11th, 2023|Categories: New Releases|Tags: , , |

The Missing Diary by Tasmin Turner

The Missing Diary by Tasmin Turner

Plunging readers into the gritty instability of a recovering war zone, The Missing Diary (Crime Scene Kosovo Book 1) by Tasmin Turner is a fast-paced legal drama that feels both timely and historically significant.

Lawyer Kit Chase eagerly leaps into a new position in Kosovo, unaware that the conflict there hasn’t exactly ended – just shifted battlefields into urban, cultural, criminal, and political realms. Learning to survive on the fly, while navigating the swirl of flirtation, insinuation, and intimidation all around her, Kit must nab a merciless mob boss who will stop at nothing to protect his ill-gotten empire.

Examining […]

2023-07-18T14:32:27+02:00July 4th, 2023|Categories: New Releases|Tags: , , |

Echo from a Bayou by J. Luke Bennecke

Echo from a Bayou by J. Luke BenneckeA riveting supernatural read, Echo from a Bayou by J. Luke Bennecke is a fast-paced thriller following a man driven by horrific visions and a desperate quest for justice.

Divorced and spiraling into a bottle, John Bastian survives a horrific ski accident just hours after watching another man mysteriously plummet to his death. After waking up otherwise unhurt from a 3-day coma, his head feels crowded with the muddled memories of a murdered man. Knowing that the vision is more than a morphine-induced hallucination, John is compelled to find out what happened in his past life as Jack Bachman, but […]

2023-06-30T14:27:12+02:00June 30th, 2023|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Lights, Camera, Murder by Lisa Shay

Lights, Camera, Murder by Lisa ShayCryptic warnings, mysterious powers, and a film shoot headed for catastrophe are just the beginning of Lights, Camera, Murder by Lisa Shay, the latest in her Kallie Collins Cozy Mystery series.

When Dr. Kallie Collins, a specialized psychic who can communicate with animals, befriends a young star filming a movie at a mountain lodge, she doesn’t expect to be pulled into yet another investigation. However, pastoral mysteries with equine informants and canine confidants seem unavoidable for the good doctor, and this latest case is both glamorous and deadly, requiring all of her veterinary, psychic, and sleuthing skills so she doesn’t […]

2023-06-27T11:12:35+02:00June 27th, 2023|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

So Good They Call You A Fake by Joshua Lisec

So Good They Call You A Fake by Joshua Lisec Sharing his paradoxical path to success in this modern era of consumption and instant gratification, So Good They Call You A Fake: Command Attention, Monetize Your Talent Stack, and Become the Uncontested Authority in Your Niche by Joshua Lisec is an essential read for workers in any industry, offering a heavy stack of hard truths about modern business.

While Lisec is a seasoned ghostwriter, this book casts far broader a brush than how to write good copy. The internet age has dramatically changed the rules for countless industries – artistic, industrial, social, technological, entrepreneurial, and more – and Lisec provides […]

2023-06-23T12:43:33+02:00June 22nd, 2023|Categories: New Releases|Tags: , |

A Snowball in Summer by George Sanchez

A Snowball in Summer by George Sanchez

A Snowball in Summer by George Sanchez is a remarkable piece of diaristic fiction telling the story of a hard-won love. Genuine and compelling, Sanchez’s style has the immediacy of real-world speech, the brilliance of well-crafted storytelling, and unforgettable characters in a vibrantly described New Orleans.

Bryna and Jeff might not be seen as an ordinary couple – their story is peppered with affairs, despair, ghosts from the past, but also unrelenting love. After many years together, and three children, they still desire each other passionately and even more profoundly than their early days.

When Jeff is away in the […]

2023-06-16T13:54:46+02:00June 15th, 2023|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |
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