SPR’s book reviews of new self-published books
My Key Fits Every Door by Dennis Louis Dyer
A sharp-tongued private eye is pulled into a spiral of chateau intrigue, hired muscle, and dangerous dames in My Key Fits Every Door by Dennis Louis Dyer, a classic, twist-filled PI thriller.
In this noir drama set in the 1940s, Taylor is the gruff and grumbling protagonist with a knack for getting in over his head, and falling into bed with mysterious women. The plot moves almost as fast as the whip-smart conversations and one-liners, while the hotel setting, where much of the action takes place, comes to life through subtle descriptions and immersive narration.
While there is something nostalgic […]
A memoir of anecdotes and long-spun yarns of life from author Harold Phifer, Surviving Chaos: How I Found Peace at A Beach Bar lives up to its title, overflowing with nearly unbelievable stories of struggle, strife, and survival.
A tenderly penned reflection on the broad spectrums of boys and men, The Buzz Boys by Edward Izzi explores quiet and forbidden trauma, and the unexpected bonds so many people form to survive.
Vulnerably sharing the defining moments throughout his tragic and triumphant life, authors Dedrick L. Moone and 
An intrepid young writer is sent by Ben Franklin to chase down a wild and deadly story in Witches of the Mount 1730 by Tom Schneider, a dark and enchanted historical thrill.