John Staughton, Senior Reviewer

About John Staughton, Senior Reviewer

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Running Home (A Beachside Romance Book 2) by Carrie Thorne

Running Home by Carrie Thorne

Two unlikely lives collide in Carrie Thorne’s latest romantic ride, Running Home, the second book in her Beachside Romance series. When an ex-CIA operative takes a job at a humble antique shop run by a beautiful local girl on the coast of Maine, love seems inevitable, but this is far more than a predictable summer romance. Boasting complex characters, a decent dose of suspense, and a confidently patient author, Running Home is a charming and heartfelt story with broad appeal. The chemistry between Ronan and Payson is authentic, their interactions are electric, and readers will find themselves naturally rooting […]

2019-10-22T13:40:24+02:00October 21st, 2019|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

Review: The Legend of Deputy Jim by Dan E. Hendrickson

The Legend of Deputy Jim by Dan Hendrickson

Brimming with the rustic energy of the west, The Legend of Deputy Jim by author Dan E. Hendrickson is a story within a story that will rope you in faster than a rodeo show.

Founded on unusual storytelling exposition, this book details the long-winded legend of Jim Edwards, who begins this story as a superstar athlete and humble young graduate with his eyes on one thing: law enforcement. However, his journey is far from easy, and anything but typical.

Before he even begins his time on the force, Jim has mixed it up with the local biker gang that runs […]

2019-11-06T11:15:57+02:00October 17th, 2019|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: |

Wild Thing (The Leeth Dossier Book 1) by L.J. Kendall

Wild Thing (The Leeth Dossier Book 1) by L.J. Kendall

In Wild Thing, author L.J. Kendall plunges readers into a world where magic has re-emerged with chaotic consequences, and the rules of reality seem perpetually in flux.

The sadistic Doctor Harmon takes possession of his niece, Sara, with the intention of imbuing her with magical powers, but their years-long relationship quickly takes on a dark and perilous tone. He grooms her into a killer, yet her mind remains that of a child; she becomes a Huntress with a wild streak, preparing for a far greater battle to come, but also a sexualized object to be controlled. As she grows, […]

2019-10-16T11:14:05+02:00October 16th, 2019|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Lethal Paradise by Robert Thornton

Lethal Paradise by Robert Thornton

Robert Thornton cooks up another exotic thriller with Lethal Paradise, bringing the indomitable Hope Allerd and the charming Clive Andrew back together for a seriously entertaining dose of danger. Driven by the same rich descriptions and quickly shifting plot lines as Thornton’s other books, this is a hard-hitting and heart-wrenching story from a writer who knows how to weave the complexities of human nature, vulnerability, and sincerity into his story and characters.

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2019-10-15T11:08:54+02:00October 15th, 2019|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

Review: Restrained Justice by Christopher Molleda

Restrained Justice by Christopher Molleda

Set a decade after the divisive pain of the Civil War, Restrained Justice is an intimate slice of history from Christopher Molleda that strikes hard at old American wounds, while still hitting plenty of modern nerves.

Though this is a work of historical fiction, the issues at hand and the drama that unfolds in the small Texas town of Seguin expose the dark legacy of racism and injustice in the United States. With expositional tact and narrative flair, Molleda sucks readers into another world – the true Wild West – forcing them to reflect on the past, and look in […]

Review: The Journey to Oclesedor (The Legacy of King Jasteroth Vol. 2) by S. L. Wyllie

 The Journey to Oclesedor by S.L. Wyllie

The second installment of S. L. Wyllie’s Legacy of King Jasteroth series, The Journey to Oclesedor is a high-fantasy feast for the senses and a thrilling adventure to boot.  Following on strong from Volume 1, Princess Ariella and other familiar faces are back with an epic quest before them, a desperate bid to outrun the insidious evil of King Jasteroth and live to fight another day. Overflowing with descriptive passages, vivid battle scenes, mythical monsters and innovative magic, this sophomore release from Wyllie delivers a classic, but visceral thrill.

The first part of the King Jasteroth saga set a wonderful […]

Crime Solution by L.R. Kerr

Crime Solution by L.R. Kerr

Outlining an ambitious plan to reform and evolve the criminal justice system in America, Crime Solution: 40-year journey finding the solution to the nation’s crime problem by L.R. Kerr is eye-opening and deeply informative. Having seen the failings in the system from every conceivable angle and level, this author is uniquely qualified to make such sweeping and bold recommendations, giving the book immense authority. Combining hard facts and statistics with an unexpectedly sharp narrative voice, this book is a compelling argument that simultaneously feels both personal and impartial. A dense but fascinating read with timely implications, Crime Solution persuasively demonstrates […]

2019-10-08T10:14:35+02:00October 8th, 2019|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

Review: Gimme Liberty I Can Smell! by J. Flaherty

Gimme Liberty I Can Smell! by J. Flaherty

In Gimme Liberty I Can Smell! (autonomy for ordinary personage), poet J. Flaherty kicks down the doors of poetical convention and rattles off a diatribe of thoughtful verse and bold demands that is difficult to put down.

A self-professed neobeat poet, there are certainly jazzy echoes of Kerouac and Corso in this collection, with urban references wildly blended with classical mythos, juxtaposing intensity and some timeless goofiness. While the topics of the poetry vary greatly, the voice is clear and consistent – he is a bold observer keeping his eyes peeled for the mystery and beauty of the world. […]

2020-10-06T02:39:14+02:00October 7th, 2019|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: |
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