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The Court of Capricorn by Christopher Range

Sparkling with wit and a Shakespearean tongue-in-cheek style, The Court of Capricorn by Christopher Range is an inspired work of theatre with a backstory as grand as the cosmos.

When Capricorn summons the other twelve constellation-oriented individuals to his court, it is proposed as a time of celebration, but the reality of this cosmic convention may be something quite different. Half fairy-tale and half-allegory, there is a brilliant simplicity to the eccentric story, but the mind of the playwright perpetually shines. With clever allusions and elbow-nudging references throughout, as well as memorable personifications and precise character development, this reads like […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2020-05-11T09:29:01+02:00May 10th, 2020|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Fantasy Book Reviews, Theatre Book Reviews|

Invasion of Consecrated by Paul Slutsky

The manifest destiny of humanity expands to the stars in Invasion of Consecrated, an expansive, creative, and thrilling ride.

With his visionary Life Farms scattered across the galaxy, promising an untold number of new habitable worlds, Alan Norton has helped to drive the species forward. However, in the vast expanse of space, there is plenty of room for sinister scheming, power grabs, and the unpredictable response of the universe itself. On both a grandly cosmic scale and the level of petty human minutiae, this book explores what makes us human, and what gives life meaning. Action-packed but confident in […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2020-05-06T04:22:44+02:00May 4th, 2020|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Science Fiction Book Reviews|

Micro Democracy by Aaron Ran

Author Aaron Ran pens a passionate and thoroughly considered guideline for the future in Micro Democracy: The Democracy Revolution of the Information Era.

Given the rise and rapid evolution of communications technology, and the seemingly boundless capacity of the Internet, and soon quantum computing and AI, the author believes that a fundamental shift in terms of government, authority, justice, and decision-making must occur if we are to prosper and reach our potential as a global species.

Not only does he propose a new plan, but also analyzes and deconstructs the old broken systems, so while some of his ideas […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2020-04-30T07:08:54+02:00April 30th, 2020|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Politics Book Reviews, Social Science Book Reviews|

Arklight: Task Force Crusader by J.M. Myrick

Author J.M. Myrick delivers a conclusive masterstroke to his high-octane, eon-spanning series with Arklight: Task Force Crusader. Following on from the non-stop action of Operation Nightfall and Force Interdiction, the Spear and Alsos Teams work in tandem, but in different timeless, towards the same goal: stopping the horrific vision of the Fourth Reich and the Order of the Black Sun.

All of the loose ends and shadowy mysteries from the first two books are wrapped up in this intricate and riveting read. From Switzerland and Belgium to Okinawa and England, this book bounces between diverse landscapes, complex plot […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2020-04-22T03:07:26+02:00April 21st, 2020|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Science Fiction Book Reviews, Time Travel Book Reviews|

Combat to College by John H. Davis

Author and decorated combat veteran John H. Davis has produced a methodical and brutally honest guide for veteran students and anyone else going through a major transition in Combat to College.

While the focus of this book is on veterans re-entering society, particularly into the academic sphere, the underlying lessons about re-wiring, self-control, and personal adaptation are relevant for anyone stepping into a change. There is personal experience, empathy and authenticity on every page, from Davis’ own challenges making friends in the civilian world to his sage advice on how to write a compelling resume that properly highlights a […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2020-04-21T07:36:46+02:00April 20th, 2020|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Education Book Reviews|

Final Act by Van Fleisher

Author Van Fleisher continues his near-future saga with Final Act, the second installment of his Final Series. Two years after Vijay Patel invents a death-predicting sports watch, he and the FBI are still dealing with the murderous fallout from such a perspective-changing invention. With six million gun-toting VT2 wearers still roaming the country, it’s impossible to know when the next spate of violent, no-consequence retribution will break out.

Well-penned vignettes from victims and wearers alike swirl around the main core of the plot, in which the coming American election looms large, paired with the impact of thousands of […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2021-10-29T07:15:37+02:00April 19th, 2020|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Dystopian Fiction Book Reviews|

Whispering a Quiet Hope by Lisa Brennan

Broken hearts and beautiful backdrops collide in Whispering a Quiet Hope, a powerful new work of romance from author Lisa Brennan.

When Brooke’s life and love come apart at the seams, she flees to warmer climes, far from Dylan’s betrayal and their collapsing marriage. As one might expect, she quickly encounters a new suitor eager to sweep her off her feet, but the pull of the past, and the complex emotions of grief, make this easier said than done.

At first glance, this book feels like many other romance plots, complete with an Australian hunk arriving at the perfect […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2020-04-20T09:49:54+02:00April 19th, 2020|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Romance Book Reviews|

Bankruptcy Didn’t Break Me by Kassondra R. Lewis

Author Kassondra R. Lewis delivers a compassionate and expert guide for anyone facing the emotional and financial chaos of bankruptcy or foreclosure in Bankruptcy Didn’t Break Me. As both a mortgage underwriter and someone who personally faced the dark days of the mortgage crisis more than a decade ago, she is a font of relevant experience and genuine desire to help others.

For those facing bankruptcy or fighting to pull themselves back from the brink of financial ruin, this is an encouraging and uplifting roadmap for future stability. Unlike many other financial self-help books, Lewis strikes a good balance […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2020-04-17T03:40:39+02:00April 17th, 2020|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Finance Book Reviews|