SPR’s book reviews of new self-published books
Jaga’s Bones (Chronicles of Gloam Book 1) by Simon McHardy
Author Simon McHardy holds nothing back in Jaga’s Bones, a visceral and at times disturbing tale of sisterhood, sadism, and survival.
When Jaga’s father condemns her to a cruel sisterhood of necromancers where death is a constant threat looming around every corner, this young and tenacious heroine must find the will to rise above her captors, and the others she is competing against to live. When you worship a voraciously hungry god of death, however, gore and violence is a natural part of life, which gives this book a savagely dark edge.
This type of dark fantasy can easily […]
Far from the Alaskan wilderness, North Korea, and the wilds of South America, author Ryan W. Aslesen brings back his favorite hero in Nexus, a fantastic addition to the Crucible series.
Combining sci-fi, horror and military-grade action in the same book – and doing it well – is a tall an order for many authors, but Ryan W. Aslesen delivers an undeniable knock-out with Existential, the first installment of his Crucible series.
Set against the stunning backdrop of British Columbia, The Talisman is an unforgettable novel by R.L. Kasprzycki that explores the rich history and traditions of Native Americans in that region of North America. Centered around the Eagleton family and a priceless talisman from their mysterious cultural past, this is a story of familial belief, cultural evolution, respect for nature, love, loss, guilt and finding peace within a changing world.
Poetry has long been linked to spirituality and religion, and Linda Perry McCarthy carries on that proud tradition with Manna for the Hungry, a subtle and powerful collection of her message-laden poetry. Set within the framework of our fast-paced modern lives, in which religious fervor is beginning to wane across the world, McCarthy blends a love of nature and a deep belief in God’s love with a whimsical voice and uniquely memorable verse.
In Dharma: For Awakening and Social Change by author Maetreyii Ma Nolan, the most pressing issues facing the world today are paired with a spiritual approach and an eye-opening philosophy about personal evolution and balance.
Author Anthony Marnell has constructed a well-researched treatise concerning the Biblical Book of Revelation and its relevance today in The Sons of God: A Discourse on the Christian Revolution.