SPR’s book reviews of new self-published books
The Hangman By Dee Rose
The Hangman is a horror fiction adventure novel by U.S. writer Dee Rose.
Kente Cromwell is murdered for committing adultery with a neighbor’s wife and as a result, given demonic powers, freeing himself of Purgatory in order to return to Earth and seek avengement for his death. But a terrible war has broken out on Earth between good and evil and he will have to make a choice: to join forces with the demon who brought him back, as one of many soldiers who follow him including a band of vampires, or become a vampire slayer with the angel he […]
The hellish vista of war for two young Americans is the backdrop for Smith’s debut, “Home Again.”
Goddess by Dakota Kemp is part one of The Shrike Chronicles, introducing the colorful character of Samuel Shrike, a mercenary, lover of dive bars as well as a good fight. When space pirates, mob queens, and his desire for an alien mercenary collide, he might have found a battle he cannot survive. Goddess is part romance, part science fiction, and an exciting introduction to the series.
Trigger warning – NSFW
Uprush is by Jo Barney set in the Pacific oceanside town of Greensprings, where Lucius Baker the sheriff gets involved with the disappearance of Madge, an elderly resident, and the stories she leaves behind. The book tells the story of college friends Joan, Jackie, Lou and Madge in 1955 and the present day, as they grow and learn about life, ending up in the town they are now in, wondering what has happened to Madge. Family, death, love and life are woven through their experiences in the book.
King Maebus has only been in power for less than a week and already there’s no peace for him as he rules this turbulent land. Warlord Damian, whose biggest weapon is history itself, and his legion of warriors, are pitted against The Realm and are ready to wreak havoc on the only magical kingdom in existence…will the magical or non-magical people come through? A classic swords and magic style tale with a strong cast of villains, a wizard and a good old-fashioned hero, this book will appeal to those into Tolkien, Pratchett and Game of Thrones.
Life Discarded is the third book by D.E. Haggerty. Morgan, a thirty-something Midwestern librarian, marries Daniel, a handsome, successful accountant in a fairytale ceremony and feels certain she has finally got the life she could only dream of. But even before the wedding night has finished, Daniel’s friend, hunky fireman Eric makes her nervous about her choice of husband. Only a short time into their marriage, Daniel starts acting possessive and aggressive, meaning Morgan starts to re-evaluate her priorities — and her own safety– until a sinister truth about Daniel is discovered, leaving Morgan devastated and in no doubt that […]
Love Poems: Are You The One? by Georgia-based poet and musician Steve Ryan is a collection of contemporary poetry on the subject of love, starting with infatuation and moving through every emotion thereon, including loss. Written in an accessible way, the poems seek to answer the questions of the heart within its words, touching on a very wide range of subjects without being too heavy or confusing to those looking for romantic inspiration. The poems seem to come from a personal place with their profundity, exposing the common components of human relationships viewed from many angles, written almost lyric-like given […]