John Staughton, Senior Reviewer

About John Staughton, Senior Reviewer

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Review: Eternal Shadow (Fall of Gods Book 1) by Trevor B. Williams

Eternal Shadow by Trevor B. Williams

Across the vast landscape of alien invasion stories on screen or the page, most writers take a geocentric approach, where Earth is the target and the immediate stage for the extraterrestrial conflict. In Eternal Shadow, the stunning and far-reaching space thriller by author Trevor B. Williams, the sense of impending doom is only heightened as an alien force begins destroying the outer planets of our solar system, creeping inexorably towards our pale blue dot.

When SETI researcher Jennifer Epstein is woken up by a phone call from her high-strung colleague Sam, she could never have prepared herself for the […]

2019-10-02T06:39:40+02:00October 1st, 2019|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: |

Review: The Journey of Christopher by Michael J. DiSalvo

The Journey of Christopher by Michael J. DiSalvo

The Journey of Christopher, a new novel by author Michael J. DiSalvo, presents a refreshing new parable of wavering faith and personal challenges that has the potential to engage a new generation of believers.

The character at the center of this story is Christopher, a young man experiencing his first real crisis of faith as a loyal Christian. Following a series of unexpected, but emotionally challenging events, he is suddenly wracked by doubt in the meaning of Christmas, and some of the fundamental tenets of his beliefs. Asking himself the classic questions of why a merciful and loving […]

2019-10-31T05:10:26+02:00October 1st, 2019|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: |

Manna for the Hungry by Linda Perry McCarthy

Manna for the Hungry by Linda Perry McCarthy Poetry has long been linked to spirituality and religion, and Linda Perry McCarthy carries on that proud tradition with Manna for the Hungry, a subtle and powerful collection of her message-laden poetry. Set within the framework of our fast-paced modern lives, in which religious fervor is beginning to wane across the world, McCarthy blends a love of nature and a deep belief in God’s love with a whimsical voice and uniquely memorable verse.

Whether she is exploring the nature of her own dreams or the peaceful switch between seasons, the connections she makes between lived experience and spiritual satisfaction […]

2019-10-01T08:24:26+02:00September 30th, 2019|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Review: The Winter Sisters by Tim Westover

The Winter Sisters by Tim Westover

Most people know the fundamental bones of America’s past, but with thousands of hidden corners scattered across that massive nation, there are countless secret histories tucked away in unexpected places. In The Winter Sisters by Tim Westover, the strict edge of semi-modern medicine is met by the fierce roots of traditional healing in the hills of northern Georgia, a place of mysticism, old beliefs and stubborn minds.

This entrancing slice of early, and eerie, Americana begins as a classic story of two worlds colliding: the past and the future creating a nexus of human drama and progress. Centering on the […]

2019-09-30T09:31:01+02:00September 28th, 2019|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: |

Audiobook Review: The Dragons of the Storm by George Robert Minkoff

The Dragons of the Storm by George Robert Minkoff

Making history come to life in an engaging way is a daunting challenge for many authors, but with his impressive career as a historian and a lifelong lover of the written word, author George Robert Minkoff delivers The Dragons of the Storm, an outstanding second installment of his historical trilogy. Following onwards from The Weight of Smoke, the first book of the In the Land of Whispers series, this second novel delves deeper into storytelling and myth, as well as the historical realities surrounding Captain John Smith’s legendary journey and tenure as the president of the Jamestown colony.

Whereas […]

2019-10-30T09:53:24+02:00September 27th, 2019|Categories: Audiobook Reviews, Book Reviews|Tags: |

Review: 90 Days to Live by Rodney and Paige Stamps

90 Days to Live by Rodney and Paige Stamps

A cancer diagnosis is one of the most dreaded pieces of news to receive from a doctor, and with more than 1 million new cancer cases each year, this disease feels like an unavoidable part of modern life. In 90 Days to Live: Beating Cancer When Modern Medicine Offers No Hope, authors Paige and Rodney Stamps pull back the curtain on their own lives and Rodney’s diagnosis of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Unlike so many other memoirs or books about patient journeys through endless rounds of treatment, remission, heartbreaks and breakthroughs, this is a story of hope via alternate methods, and […]

2019-10-23T14:17:52+02:00September 26th, 2019|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: , |

Dharma: For Awakening and Social Change by Maetreyii Ma Nolan, Ph.D.

Dharma: For Awakening and Social Change by Maetreyii Ma Dolan, PhDIn Dharma: For Awakening and Social Change by author Maetreyii Ma Nolan, the most pressing issues facing the world today are paired with a spiritual approach and an eye-opening philosophy about personal evolution and balance.

For the uninitiated, this book does not take a scientific or sociological approach to explaining the modern world, but it does delve into the human psyche, examining ways we can tap into a higher spiritual guide to shape our destiny. By exploring different aspects of dharma, the book offers map for a spiritual journey, one packed with lessons that will not only benefit your daily […]

2019-09-20T10:03:26+02:00September 20th, 2019|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Review: Paddle to Paddle by Lois Chapin

Paddle to Paddle by Lois Chapin

Offering readers a brutally honest mirror, Paddle to Paddle is a surprising new collection of poetry from Lois Chapin, a therapist who has channeled her ample wisdom and experience into a raw display of truth-telling and wise insight.

When most poets embark on releasing a new body of work, it is with a general theme in mind, an intention for their verses, some message they want to share, even if that message is opaque or buried in metaphor. There are other poets, however, like Chapin, who touch on life in all of its messiness and truth without a clear focus, […]

2019-09-20T09:56:20+02:00September 20th, 2019|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: |
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