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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: Death by Romance by Anne Kennison ★★★★★

Death by Romance, by Anne Kennison, is a clever whodunit that’ll keep you turning the pages frantically to uncover the murderer.

The night Gordon Taylor, a prominent businessman and philanthropist, is murdered changes the lives of many people. Detective Ryan Hamlin is about to retire from the force when he’s handed this high-profile case. Gordon’s wife is devastated by his death. To complicate matters, Gordon’s company was about to go public, which would have made many of his associates rich.

At first, there are no leads in the case. A chance conversation months later uncovers a long list of […]

T B Markinson2015-08-10T08:23:04+02:00July 27th, 2015|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Crime Fiction, Mystery|

Review: Major Frog by J. Albert Griffiths ★★★★

Major Frog, by J. Albert Griffiths, whisks readers back in time to the Vietnam War.

Charlie Albright had a short stint in the air force when he was younger. He’s older now, but is he wiser? He signs on to an Army contract and ends up in Vietnam during the war.

Two North Vietnamese sisters are secretly employed by the enemy. Both enter Charlie’s life and entangle the American into their nefarious schemes.

Charlie, a good guy who understands the shades of gray, knows the Army CID and local police are watching. That doesn’t stop him from entering dangerous territory […]

T B Markinson2015-11-19T05:34:42+02:00July 24th, 2015|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Action and Adventure, Historical Fiction|

Review: Welcome, Reluctant Stranger! by E. Journey ★★★★★

Welcome, Reluctant Stranger! (Between Two Worlds Book 3), by E. Journey, is a touching story about a woman who must confront her family’s past.

Leilani Torres, a psychologist, helps people heal. But can she heal herself?

When she was only nine, Leilani, her mother, and two siblings flee their Pacific country, Costa Mora. Her father was supposed to follow them to the United States, but he never arrived and was never heard from again.

Justin Halverson is a brokenhearted computer nerd. After his girlfriend of seven years ends their relationship, he turns to booze to drown his sorrows. But he […]

T B Markinson2015-07-21T05:43:29+02:00July 6th, 2015|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: Mystery|

Review: Giuliana’s Way by Albert M. Parillo ★★★★

Giuliana’s Way, by Albert M. Parillo, is a delightful and moving historical fiction novel about an intelligent and gifted Italian girl.

In 1941, when Giuliana Landini was only eleven, she emigrated from Italy to the United States to live with her aunt and uncle in New Haven, Connecticut. Her grandmother and teacher in Italy thought the child was too bright to settle for a normal life in Amalfi and wanted her to have the opportunity to advance her education and opportunities.

Italy left a permanent mark on Giuliana, especially when it comes to cooking. At a young age it’s […]

T B Markinson2015-08-04T04:08:32+02:00July 2nd, 2015|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Historical Fiction|

Review: Travel Your Way by Robert W. Bauer

Travel Your Way, by Robert Bauer, strips away the glamor and glitz of travel brochures and gets down to the nitty-gritty of what it takes to plan a wonderful and memorable trip.

In today’s Internet world, travel opportunities seem endless. But how does one sift through all the online travel companies, service providers, travel agents, and tour operators to find the most reliable and best deals? Vacations can be expensive and not everyone is an experienced traveler. Not knowing the options and process can discourage many from going on a trip they’ve always dreamed about. Bauer’s book outlines the […]

T B Markinson2019-03-08T11:18:00+02:00June 30th, 2015|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: Non-Fiction, Travel|

Review: Off Balance (Ballet Theatre Chronicles Book 1) by Terez Mertes Rose ★★★★★

Off Balance, by Terez Mertes Rose, is a refreshing and gritty story about friendships, dreams, and life.

Alice walked away from her ballet career after an injury forced her off the stage years ago. Lana is a young and naïve dancer who has recently moved to California in pursuit of her dream. Alice’s boss asks her to look out for Lana not knowing that Lana symbolizes everything that Alice has lost. The pain that she’s buried bubbles to the surface as does Lana’s insecurities and family troubles. Can the two women forge a relationship to help the other heal?[…]

T B Markinson2017-03-24T10:28:51+02:00June 25th, 2015|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Contemporary Fiction, Women's Fiction|

Review: The Shoes Come First by Janet Leigh

★★★★½

The Shoes Come First: A Jennifer Cloud Novel, by Janet Leigh, is a lighthearted and laugh out loud historical fantasy and romance.

In Sunnyside, Texas, Jennifer Cloud has the perfect job as assistant purchasing manager for an upscale shoe store. When her boss is arrested, Jennifer’s world comes crashing down. She ends up working for her brother in his chiropractic office. Jennifer feels like she’s the only one in her life who doesn’t have ambition.

An unexpected birthday gift opens up a whole new world for Jennifer. This gift allows her to travel in time and during her […]

T B Markinson2019-01-24T19:47:21+02:00June 24th, 2015|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Historical Fantasy, Romance, Time Travel|

Review: Murder Over Kodiak by Robin Barefield ★★★★

Murder Over Kodiak, by Robin Barefield, is a clever Alaskan-set mystery that will keep readers guessing until the final pages.

Research biologist Jane Marcus has a bad feeling when the floatplane she’s waiting for is late. On the plane is her young research assistant. The weather is perfect and Jane is familiar with the charter company. While Jane hopes there’s a good reason for the delay she fears the worst.

And indeed the worst has happened. A bomb has exploded on the plane she’s waiting for, and there are little remains left of the pilot and five passengers. Why […]

T B Markinson2017-03-24T10:29:21+02:00June 17th, 2015|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Mystery|