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Review: Butterfly Hill (A Matthys Rossouw Pursuit Book 2) by Brendan Le Grange

Butterfly Hill by Brendan LeGrange

Combining global conspiracies, powerful ancient weapons and complex, unknowable motives, Butterfly Hill is a skillfully penned piece of suspense from Brendan Le Grange. Following on from his debut book, Drachen, this second installment can stand alone, although reading the first book will provide quite a bit more character backstory for the key players, including Hiko, Matthys and Gu.

Unlike many other “good cop chases bad guy” stories, the lines of morality are far from clear in this novel, and in fact, it’s difficult not to like the bad guy, despite his psychopathic tendencies. Hiko Shimuzu may be the antagonist, […]

2019-01-22T10:29:03+02:00December 18th, 2018|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: |

Killer Competition by Tom Kranz

 Killer Competition by Tom KranzIn Killer Competition, a new novel by Tom Kranz, the struggle for legitimacy and redemption plays out in dramatic, violent fashion.

Bud Remmick has a short temper and a recent stint in jail under his belt, but after proclaiming himself a changed man, he slides into a position at a Philadelphia news outlet. It doesn’t take him long to realize that his star photographer is also a criminal, committing the very offenses that he then delivers a scoop on. Bud is also battling his demons and fighting for his family, and must find a path through new adversity without resorting […]

2019-12-18T08:25:28+02:00December 12th, 2018|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Shifting Sands (A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story) by Ray Keating

Shifting Sands by Ray Keating

Pastor Steven Grant always manages to find himself in the middle of a thriller, and author Ray Keating has created yet another complicated plot for his favorite protagonist in Shifting Sands.

Although considerably shorter than many of this series’ full-length novels, this quick read features Pastor Grant and a cadre of his old friends taking in the sights of an outdoor volleyball tournament with a deadly secret. As is so often the case with Keating’s hero, it isn’t going to be a peaceful getaway for the intrepid holy man, not with a terrorist plot brewing amidst the sun and […]

2018-11-28T11:39:43+02:00November 28th, 2018|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Review: Twilight’s Last Glory by Stephen C. Perkins

Twilight's Last Glory by Stephen C. Perkins

If you have ever suspected that professional sports may be slightly more engineered than people understand, Twilight’s Last Glory by Stephen Perkins is a perfect, conspiracy-laden read.

Sometime in the not-too-distant future, the shadowy powers behind American football launch a scheme to capture an even larger portion of the world’s attention. Blending organized crime, corrupt head honchos and even a touch of sci-fi and fantasy, this futuristic thriller will appeal to a wide range of readers.

The Octagonal is a secret society based in London, composed of an elite group of bankers, financiers and mystics with bizarre powers. As is […]

Review: The Winner Maker by Jeff Bond

The Winner Maker by Jeff Bond

English teacher and football Coach Bob Fiske disappears from Evanston Township High School, and a small group of former students who were “Winners” – a secret group of high-achieving students cultivated by Fiske over his career – attempts to solve the mystery in The Winner Maker by Jeff Bond.

Ten years on, jealousies, rivalries, and old feelings still rise up among Steph Reese, her husband and former quarterback Doug, computer nerd Eric Pinkersby, shy Lydia Brockert and now school counselor Becky Brindle. They all cherish their ties to Fiske, and set out to find him. As before, they don’t want […]

2019-05-21T09:49:32+02:00October 2nd, 2018|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: , |

Review: The Good Fight by Dan E. Hendrickson

The Good Fight by Dan E. Hendrickson

The Good Fight by Dan E. Hendrickson is an action-packed, deeply researched novel that keeps readers guessing until the end and will have them on the edge of their seats from the start. The ambitious scope of the story, particularly the detailed procedures of numerous government agencies and a broad cast of relatable characters, makes for an addictive read that will pull you into this bizarre and sinister mystery.

Danielle Edwards may be the female protagonist of the novel, but much of the plot is driven by the rest of her family, who control a major automotive company and run […]

2018-10-27T12:36:05+02:00September 17th, 2018|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: |

Review: Ribbons of Death (Peacetaker Series Book 1) by Edita A. Petrick

Ribbons of Death (Peacetaker Series Book 1) by Edita A. Petrick

Unlikely companions embarking on an adventure to save the world is a popular and perennially successful angle for thrillers, but Ribbons of Death by Edita A. Petrick takes this common form to the next level. Combining elements of mythology, philosophy, psychology and spirituality with good old-fashioned suspense and action, this novel is a fast-paced ride that you won’t want to end.

When an ancient power – long believed to be a myth – rises again and begins to spread madness throughout the world, it is up to Agent Carter and Dr. Hunter to find the puppet masters controlling the Peacetaker. […]

The Moving Blade by Michael Pronko

The Moving Blade by Michael Pronko Couching a noir detective storyline in an Eastern setting, The Moving Blade by Michael Pronko is the second installment of the Detective Hiroshi series, and delivers another thrilling ride for this clever curmudgeon.

When a top diplomat is murdered, his daughter, Jamie, takes it upon herself to dig into the dangerous underworld of Tokyo. After partnering up with Detective Hiroshi Shimizu, they both put themselves between the crosshairs of a sinister killer who will stop at nothing to achieve his dastardly aims. The plot is fast-paced and thrilling, but the author also takes time to paint a visceral portrait of […]

2018-09-06T04:45:30+02:00September 5th, 2018|Categories: New Releases|Tags: , |
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