John Staughton, Senior Reviewer

About John Staughton, Senior Reviewer

Providing exceptional writing, editing and publishing services to hundreds of international clients, ranging from nutritional copywriting and long-form ghostwriting to substantive editing, assessment/analysis of academic texts and structural/content editing for bestselling novels.

The Tao of the Viper by Linda Watkins

The Tao of the Viper by Linda Watkins

For those who love supernatural conspiracies and wickedly clever suspense, The Tao of the Viper by Linda Watkins is an excellent second installment of the Kate Pomeroy mystery series. The novel has something serious to say about the machinations of power, while patiently unveiling a captivating mystery and building on Watkins’ engaging heroine. Fluidly moving between romance and suspense, The Tao of the Viper is a supernatural thriller with teeth, heart, and a visionary mind at the creative helm.

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2019-09-03T09:15:01+02:00September 3rd, 2019|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

Myth Agent by L.A. MacFadden

Myth Agent by L.A. McFadden

Myth Agent by L.A. MacFadden is a thrilling new novel about the truth of time travel, and the desperate lengths some will go to keep that truth hidden. Bouncing around the 20th century with eccentric characters like Rosenbaugh and Shatto make this a delightfully intriguing and well-researched read, as well as one that skillfully balances science and fiction. With a great story and a deft pen, MacFadden delivers enough action and suspense for those seeking a quick escape, but also a moderate dose of head-scratching philosophy and scientific theories to give the writing authenticity and depth.

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2019-08-30T07:47:53+02:00August 30th, 2019|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

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

The Journey to Oclesdor (Legacy of King Jasteroth Volume 2) 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.

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2019-08-29T07:39:32+02:00August 29th, 2019|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

Deep Rough by Ray Keating

Deep Rough by Ray Keating Whether it’s dodging bullets, doling out wisdom or dragging a bag of clubs around the links, Pastor Grant continues to be one of the most entertaining heroes in the political thrillers and suspense genre.

In Deep Rough, author Ray Keating drops his Swiss Army Knife in human form, Pastor Grant, into another nearly unbelievable mission. He is tasked with protecting the son of a controversial pastor in China; the only problem is that the son is an international golf star whose career is on the rise. With Chinese secret police and a whole cast of unsavory characters gunning for […]

2019-08-29T05:13:17+02:00August 29th, 2019|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Hollywood Sacrifice by Tom Schneider

Hollywood Sacrifice by Tom Schneider

Continuing his Broken Monarch saga, Tom Schneider has unleashed Hollywood Sacrifice, a non-stop ride through reckless romance and vicious assassins with the lights of Hollywood for a blood-soaked background. Schneider breathes hard-boiled noir, and the novel oozes with classic charm. While the dialogue of this brief romp sometimes fizzles, Schneider knows exactly how to tantalize readers with suspense. For a quick and engrossing escape, Hollywood Sacrifice is a seamy and smart new addition to the Broken Monarch series.

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2019-08-29T04:46:23+02:00August 28th, 2019|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

A Bunny Rabbit is Moving In! by J. Mummey

A Bunny Rabbit is Moving In! by J. Mummey

For the proud new caretaker of a bunny, A Bunny Rabbit is Moving In! by J. Mummey is a one-stop guide for everything you’ll need to know. From specifics about feeding and watering habits to its needs for grooming, medical care, and attention, this guide doesn’t miss a thing. It also contains valuable advice on how to handle, observe, play with, and assimilate your new pet into the home, something that other books lack. Written in an easy, conversational style, the authenticity of this guide is clear, and Mummey’s impressive knowledge makes this a highly worthwhile read for any new […]

2019-08-28T06:40:12+02:00August 27th, 2019|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

Halorum by Serdar Aydemir

Halorum by Serdar Aydemir

For fans of old-school sword and sorcery with a splash of modern spice, Halorum by Serdar Aydemir is a bold start to a new series. Despite leaning heavily on the classic fantasy dichotomies of dark/light, gods/men, and past shadows/present deeds, the novel sparkles with originality and memorable characters who are easy to root for, and against. With a deft pen, Aydemir has constructed a terrifically dark and fascinating world of Reaper Knights, romance, and high-level fantasy that will draw fans from Tolkien to Salvatore.

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2019-08-27T09:12:36+02:00August 27th, 2019|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

The Hub of Hell by Beverly Porter

The Hub of Hell by Beverly J. Porter

Tales of murder, scandal and injustice from the rugged end of the 19th century in America hold a perennial appeal, and The Hub of Hell from author Beverly Porter has all of these aspects in spades. The book is a shocking glimpse into law enforcement of the past, and an impressively complete account of the strange autumn and winter of 1887.

Inspired by a single newspaper article, this true story is a well-researched reconstruction of the dramatic events and players surrounding a trio of imprisoned brothers in Minneapolis more than 130 years ago. Pete, Tim and Henry Barrett sit […]

2019-08-22T06:04:25+02:00August 21st, 2019|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |
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