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SPR’s book reviews of new self-published books

Alla Argentum Phase 1: Invasion by Luis Zuniga

Alla Argentum Phase 1: Invasion by Luis ZunigaEarly in the 28th century, an extraterrestrial crash in small town North Carolina marks the beginning of a global takeover in Alla Argentum – Phase 1: Invasion by Luis Zuniga, an original, action-heavy first installment of the Alla Argentum series.

After discovering an archaic tome in a long-forgotten classroom of the occult, Ryan Silverwing begins to develop psycho-kinetic powers, just as the draconic aliens attacking the lunar colonies and invading Earth begin to psychically stalk this unlikely high school hero. When a superweapon is deployed against the moon to eliminate the alien threat, relief washes over humanity, but the […]

Mouse Visits Carlsbad Caverns National Park by Tricia Gardella, Illustrated by Ginger Nielson

Mouse Visits Carlsbad Caverns National Park by Tricia GardellaA whimsical new tale about an American natural landmark, Mouse Visits Carlsbad Caverns National Park by Tricia Gardella is a playful and informative installment of this charming series.

After seeing a video of bats emerging from a legendary destination in New Mexico, Mouse transports himself to see the “flying mice” for himself, ending up on a guided tour of countless underground wonders. After befriending a local pocket mouse, the girl and boy mice explore the massive network of caves, touring geological highlights such as The Totem Pole, Longfellow’s Bathtub, and the Veiled Statue in the King’s Palace, while Mouse’s new […]

2025-09-17T17:51:29+02:00September 17th, 2025|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Afghani by Brendon Patrick

Afghani by Brendon PatrickDelicately exploring the dark legacies of war in the Middle East, Australia, and beyond, Afghani by Brendon Patrick is a relentless historical novel following two warriors on parallel journeys.

Lacking a clear path in life, Patterson reluctantly joins the Australian Army, but is soon shipped off to Afghanistan in support of America’s post-9/11 retribution, going to war against his own family history. Meanwhile, a century earlier, a well-traveled Afghani cameleer flees to Australia to escape a Khan’s wrath, only to find himself oppressed by new forms of xenophobia and systemic injustice. These alternating timelines reflect eerily similar themes of identity, […]

Born of the Gods by Craig Zeppelin

Born of the Gods by Craig ZeppelinAn inventive fantasy tale fronted by a hard-hitting heroine, Born of the Gods: Origins Book One (The Resin Chronicles) by Craig Zeppelin delivers an action-laden plunge into a paradise lost.

Grieving the loss of her deity, and cursed with mystical abilities after a suicidal clash of the gods, Arleia seeks a new divine master, rather than wandering as a high priestess without anything to worship. Venturing into the realms of scheming gods and facing down the monstrous mortals who serve as their playthings, Arleia is determined to unravel the mystery of her matriarch’s murder, no matter how many times she […]

2025-09-10T17:28:40+02:00September 10th, 2025|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Triumphs of Tenacity by Yusra Mariyam

Triumphs of Tenacity by Yusra MariyamA stirring story of transformation through education, Triumphs of Tenacity by Yusra Mariyam is a rousing account of a Bengali immigrant’s journey from undereducated homemaker to distinguished university graduate.

After decades marked by deferring her dreams, Yusra embarked on an unlikely midlife venture to secure an advanced business degree from Anglia Ruskin University. In detailed and emotional recollections, she painstakingly details the intimate struggles of her academic quest through each demanding project and daunting disappointment. Relentlessly driven by inner strength and the example of her uncompromising family, Yusra overcomes every obstacle with grace – from digital illiteracy and time management […]

2025-09-08T16:19:27+02:00September 8th, 2025|Categories: New Releases|Tags: , |

A Dog Named 647 by Nancy Kay

A Dog Named 647 by Nancy KayA heartwarming and heroic tale about fighting for what you believe in, A Dog Named 647 by Nancy Kay is an intensely emotive middle grade read with an inspiring crusader for animals at the helm.

While walking in the forest one day, Mia finds a malnourished golden retriever with a belly full of puppies, only to have the pooch snatched away by an angry man from a nearby kennel. Convinced that #647 is being mistreated, and overwhelmed by the immediate connection she feels for her furry friend, Mia enlists her friend Cassie to investigate the mystery of Pine Valley Puppies. […]

Wonderment Within Weirdness by Jaime David

Wonderment Within Weirdness by Jaime David A sci-fi screed with hidden wisdom amongst the madness, Wonderment Within Weirdness by Jaime David is an unfiltered and electric stream of imagination.

When James abruptly dies in a landmine explosion, he not only wakes up in Heaven, but immediately finds himself in a breakneck journey across multiple timelines and unknown universes. From a heist in hell to steal a God-killing gun to unraveling paradoxes in the midst of school shootings, this book is a wild-eyed spree of multiversal hijinks, not to mention demons, portal guns, and saving the human race from multiple agents of destruction.

Despite the feeling of […]

2025-09-02T13:50:20+02:00September 1st, 2025|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Pnĕumä: The Celestial Beings Trilogy by Eli Liszt

Pnĕumä: The Celestial Beings Trilogy by Eli LisztA forbidden romance between a spiteful warrior and a mesmerizing mortal threatens the delicate balance of races on Earth in PNĔUMÄ by Eli Liszt.

Jovianus Moreau may be the future leader of the five tribes of Celestial Beings living in delicate, hidden harmony among humans, but that doesn’t prevent this freshly graduated loner from falling fast and hard for the entrancing Simone. Their deepening connection could mean a death sentence for them both, but his obsessive desire for such a lesser being forces him to reexamine every unfounded belief he once held about mortals. Through heartbreak, betrayal, and separation, their […]

2025-08-29T11:18:10+02:00August 29th, 2025|Categories: New Releases|Tags: , |
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