Thriller Book Reviews

Review: Ephemeral by Richard Bard

ephemeralEphemeral is the second in the Everlast Duology, which is the follow-up series to Richard Bard’s wildly successful Brainrush Trilogy.

Jake Bronson is back in another heart-stopping thriller that blends mystery, cutting-edge technology, and action and adventure into a whirlwind of a story.

In Amsterdam, a scientist is working on a cybernetic life-extension project that will transfer individual consciousness to a personalized avatar. His grandson, in Hong Kong, is working on using the same technology to infiltrate the world’s most secure networks.

There’s a hitch. The scientist doesn’t have much longer to live. The solution: Jake Bronson. Jake, however, is […]

2019-01-22T15:53:49+02:00December 23rd, 2014|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: , |

Review: The Stranger Box by Pamela Cuming

the stranger boxThe Stranger Box, by Pamela Cuming, is a psychological thriller that is both shocking and entertaining. More importantly, it will keep readers turning the pages.

Eden is adopted by Carolyn and Robert Dengler. Their daughter, Samantha, loves to remind Eden that she’s adopted. Eden doesn’t exactly fit into the Dengler home. The housekeeper ends up having a strong influence over Eden and teaches her about plants and Voodoo. When tragedy strikes, Eden runs away from home to avoid being placed in a group home. Her trials and tribulations include living in the tunnels of the subway with a disturbing […]

2015-03-31T01:02:09+02:00December 22nd, 2014|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: , |

Review: Everlast by Richard Bard

EverlastFasten your seatbelts, folks. Richard Bard’s newest release, Everlast, is a thrilling, fast-paced adventure that will make your head spin.

Everlast is the first in the Everlast Duology and is the follow-up series to Bard’s wildly successful Brainrush Trilogy.

Jake Bronson is back in another thriller that blends science fiction and cutting-edge technology into a whirlwind of a story that takes place on three continents.

In Amsterdam, a scientist is working on a cybernetic life-extension project that will transfer individual consciousness to a personalized avatar. His grandson, in Hong Kong, is working on using the same technology to infiltrate […]

2014-12-08T07:20:24+02:00December 8th, 2014|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: , |

Review: Just Two Weeks by Amanda Sington-Williams

just two weeksJust Two Weeks, by Amanda Sington-Williams, is a taut psychological thriller.

Jolene “Jo” Carr is in a fragile state of mind. Recently she was made redundant from a job she thought was secure. Dealing with this setback, she decides to go on vacation by herself when her partner, Mark, has to stay behind to work.

On the first day of her holiday, she meets Zara, a fellow Brit staying at the same resort. Zara invites Jo to tag along to a beach that Zara says is superior. Jo goes with Zara, not knowing at the time, that her life […]

2014-12-08T06:51:33+02:00December 8th, 2014|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: , |

How Claudia Must Die Was Born

I’m often asked how I come up with stories. This is difficult to answer considering I can’t pinpoint one moment in time. Usually, something plants a seed and then I’ll stumble onto a news story or overhear a conversation and an idea starts to grow. My upcoming release, Claudia Must Die, raises a few eyebrows when I mention the title. People want to know more right away, and I explain it’s about a wanted woman who plots to have her look-alike murdered in an attempt to escape her past. That spurs the typical question, “How did you come up […]

2014-12-08T02:42:31+02:00December 7th, 2014|Categories: Features|Tags: , |

Review: Toxic Intent by Mrig Trishna

Toxic Intent Toxic Intent is a fictional drama by Mrig Trishna about the professional ethics of individuals and the moral responsibilities of corporations.  The plot follows Dr. Meg Morgan, an exceptional young scientist working for Synergy Chemical Corporation, who has been contracted to synthesize new chemicals for a major consumer product company.  Dr. Morgan, who starts the novel as an ambitious workaholic, finds herself thrust into a realm of shady morality, where corporate greed and ethics wage a constant – and disconcerting – war.

Dr. Morgan is elated to hear that her hard work has paid off when she learns she’s won […]

2014-12-05T07:55:21+02:00December 3rd, 2014|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: |

An Interview with Author Donna Brown

Losing HeartTell us something about your book. The basics: what’s it about?

Losing Heart is about a woman – Helen – with a serious, life-threatening heart condition who is lucky enough to receive a donor heart just as she feels time is about to run out. Grateful for her new lease of life, Helen feels compelled to reach out to the donor’s mother, Marian. Sadly, Marian is unable to let go of her daughter and becomes obsessive in her judgement of Helen, with tragic consequences for all involved.

How did you come to self-publish? Did you try to get published traditionally?[…]

2014-11-26T03:30:12+02:00November 26th, 2014|Categories: Interviews|Tags: |

Review: Blood Line by John J. Davis

Blood Line by John J. DavisBlood Line is the debut novel of the Granger Spy thriller series by John J. Davis, following the enigmatic Ron Granger and his unusually talented family – thoughtful and unstoppable wife, Valerie, curious and intuitive daughter, Leecy – after what seems to be a simple home invasion turns out to be something far more serious than suspected. As the interests of the DOD and the global arms trade all find themselves resting on the (mostly) unsuspecting Grangers, the truths of Ron’s background, and a twin career as family businessman and CIA agent come to light, making for an explosive family […]

2014-11-17T04:24:16+02:00October 17th, 2014|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: |
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