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About T B Markinson

T.B. Markinson is passionate about reading, traveling, sports, and movies. While living in Colorado she worked at a newspaper in the news and advertising departments. Most recently she has moved from Boston, Massachusetts to London, England. Currently she is working on the draft of her first novel during her work hours and exploring her new city whenever she gets the chance. She loves to read all types of books, including young adult, literature, science fiction, fantasy, mystery, travel writings, history, politics, and biographies.

Review: High Road: Chasing the Yellow Jersey by David Chauner

★★★★½

High Road: Chasing the Yellow Jersey, by David Chauner, will make your heart race.

Kurt Dufour grew up in a world of wealth and privilege. Adulthood hits him hard when at the age of nineteen he’s accused of murder. Just when he thinks his reputation is permanently smeared by the accusation and trial, he receives a second chance. He joins Otto Warner’s American cycling team. Five years later he’s competing in the Tour de France against five-time champion, Jacques Poulain. Can Kurt overcome the obstacles and win?

Professional sports have a way of igniting passion in fans and […]

T B Markinson2017-03-24T10:30:18+02:00June 8th, 2015|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: Contemporary Fiction Book Reviews, Sports Book Reviews|

Review: Jeff Madison and the Shimmers of Drakmere by Bernice Fischer ★★★★★

What if there existed a dark kingdom forged on a web of evil spells, with a conniving king plotting to infiltrate the dreams of children all over the world?

Bernice Fischer’s book Jeff Madison and the Shimmers of Drakmere will cast a spell over readers of all ages.

Jeff and Matt Madison think they are normal boys, but they aren’t. When Jeff’s younger brother is whisked away to the kingdom of Drakmere, Jeff knows he has to save Matt. Two cloaked strangers offer their help and tell Jeff and Jeff’s best friend Rhed to leave the rescuing to them. Jeff […]

T B Markinson2017-03-24T10:31:00+02:00June 8th, 2015|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: Fantasy Book Reviews, Young Adult Book Reviews|

Review: Glyphbinder by T. Eric Bakutis

★★★★½

Glyphbinder, by T. Eric Bakutis, is a high-octane fantasy adventure novel.

At the age of thirteen Kara learned that her mother was dying. Five years later, Kara is close to compiling a cure for her mother. The final ingredient is in the city of Tarna.

Sounds simple, but Kara may not survive the journey to Tarna.

Kara, a Glyphbinder, is being hunted by a madman who unleashes evil creatures and people to abduct Kara and her companions. One by one, Kara loses someone she cares for. What does the madman want from her and why is he so […]

T B Markinson2017-03-24T10:31:17+02:00June 5th, 2015|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Fantasy Book Reviews|

What happens when the Internet service provider in a small town spies on his clients’ cyber-lives and blackmails them for gifts and services?

Murder and mayhem abound in Anna Castle’s cozy mystery novel Black & White & Dead All Over.

Penelope Trigg is new to Lost Hat, Texas. She’s opened a photography studio and has a few clients, some friends, and has started dating a sexy and successful man. Everything is going well. That is until she submits nude figure studies of her boyfriend to a contest. Penny receives an email blackmailing her. If she fails to comply, the […]

T B Markinson2015-11-24T06:32:23+02:00May 29th, 2015|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Cozy Mystery Book Reviews, Mystery Book Reviews|

Review: The Muses by N. L. McEvoy ★★★★

The Muses: Escaping Montague Manor by N. L. McEvoy is a curious blend of fantasy, adventure, science fiction, and thriller that makes for an entertaining read.

When Sarah and Nickolas McGuire’s parents are seriously injured in a car accident in Colorado, they are whisked away to Australia to live with their great aunt Vivian, whom they have never met.

They are shocked when they meet their aunt, who is young looking and extremely unpleasant. They soon learn that she is a scientist who conducts secret experiments in her lab. They don’t trust her, but they can’t figure out why.

While […]

T B Markinson2017-03-24T10:33:13+02:00May 20th, 2015|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Fantasy Book Reviews, Science Fiction Book Reviews, Young Adult Book Reviews|

Review: Bone Box by Jay Amberg ★★★★

Bone Box, by Jay Amberg, is a fast-paced religious thriller that will make many question not just their religious beliefs, but their personal beliefs as well.

On a hill overlooking the Aegean Sea in Turkey, a stone box is unearthed by an international team of archaeologists. The box is the type Jews used to rebury their dead in the first century. On the box is an inscription written in Aramaic: Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ. Sophia Altay, a French-Turkish archaeologist who’s in charge of the dig, attempts to keep the ossuary and its contents a secret until she can […]

T B Markinson2021-01-21T03:49:43+02:00May 7th, 2015|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Suspense Book Reviews, Thriller Book Reviews|

Review: Pit of Vipers by Millie Thom ★★★★★

Pit of Vipers: Sons of Kings Book 2, by Millie Thom, continues the exciting story of Alfred of Wessex and Eadwulf of Mercia.

Eadwulf has returned to his homeland and has his heart set on exacting revenge on those who wronged him and his family. When the Danish invaders return, he is put in the middle of fighting for his homeland and the loyalties to the friends he made while a slave. Alfred is honing his leadership abilities at the courts of his successive brothers. Before he desires, Alfred’s abilities are put to the test when the Vikings invade […]

T B Markinson2017-03-24T10:44:13+02:00May 5th, 2015|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Historical Fiction Book Reviews|

Review: Moscow Venture by A. K. Celer ★★★★

Moscow Venture, by A. K. Celer, is a good old-fashioned spy thriller.

When John Baran learns that his friend and coworker has died under mysterious circumstances he’s determined to unearth the truth. This means he has to travel to Moscow where David Chernov was struck with the bizarre ailment.

In the summer of 1991, hardliners in Russia don’t want to see the breakup of the Soviet Union and will go to great lengths to stop Gorbachev from signing the new union treaty, even if that means overthrowing the communist leader. While Baran is in Moscow managing his company’s cellular […]

T B Markinson2017-03-24T10:49:24+02:00April 28th, 2015|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Thriller Book Reviews|