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Sorry Bigfoot Safari by Mary Lu Scholl

3/16/2025

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Trailer Park Travails book 11

Multi-genre, multi-series, multi-volume author Mary Lu Scholl introduces us to her latest story, “Sorry Bigfoot Safari”:
This is the eleventh book of the Trailer Park Travails Series.
Patty Decker is a true curmudgeon. She just tries to get along writing her novels and living in polite southern society. Unfortunately, everytime someone dies unexpectedly, or disappears, she has to figure it out - she is a newcomer, you know.
Beliefs can be polarizing in a small community. The subject of Big Foot comes up. Then someone mentions UFOs. Before long the park is divided.
Then someone disappears. Aliens? Beasties?
Pick a side and enjoy this latest book.

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I love the author's books. They are funny and fun to read. Cozy mysteries are my fourth favorite genre to read and Mary Lu's writings have played a big part in the ranking.
This book has a ghost, an untimely death that may or may not involve Bigfoot and UFOs! What's not to love! That's all I am saying because I am committed to not giving spoilers.
Get your copy of the book, buy all of her books if you don't already own them.
4.9 stars from me because I am particular about certain things.

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You can buy this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Sorry-Big-Foot-Safari-Travails-ebook 
https://www.goodreads.com/-sorry-big-foot-safari 
 
You can connect with the author:
https://x.com/MaryLScholl1 
https://www.facebook.com/maryluschollauthor 
https://www.instagram.com/maryluscholl 
https://www.amazon.com/author/maryluscholl 

​My review of “Rhiannon” Lady Leprechaun” is here:
https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/rhiannon-lady-leprechaun 
My review of the fourth volume in the Nature Coast Calamities, “Pu’ka and the Pirates” is here: https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/puka-and-the-pirates 
My review of the second volume in the Nature Coast Calamities, “Big Foot and The Bentley” is here: https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/big-foot-and-the-bentley 
My review of the first book of the Trailer Park Travails series, “Camper Catastrophe” is here: https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/camper-catastrophe-by-mary-lu-scholl 
My review of the second book of the Trailer Park Travails series, “Mobile Mayhem” is here: https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/mobile-mayhem 
My review of the third book of the Trailer Park Travails series, “Birds, Bees and RVs” is here: https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/birds-bees-and-rvs-by-mary-lu-scholl 
My review of the fourth book of the Trailer Park Travails series, "Trailer Trauma" is here: https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/trailer-trauma-trailer-park-travails-book-4 
My review of the ninth book of the Trailer Park Travails series, "Fatal Philandering" is here: https:/www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/fatal-philandering 

Tags: Florida, cozy, mystery, brother, fiction, action, UFO, UAP, cryptid 


Copyright © Mark L. Schultz 2025, except for the author’s introduction 
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IMAGINE: No War & No Corruption                        by Trina Jordan

3/9/2025

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Multi-volume, multi-genre author Trina Jordan introduces us to her book, "IMAGINE: No War & No Corruption": Imagine no more wars: so far, at least 18 wars have occurred that ended with the loss of our husbands, brothers, fathers, nephews, and other family members who died in the name of 'power to control.'

Imagine no more need for politicians: we have had numerous politicians say they will help us commoners, only later to find that they are or have become just as corrupt as their opponents.

Imagine that all of the murderers and rapists were sent to a prison island 4000 miles from citizens.

Imagine a treaty proposal that would unite all 7 continents.
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Using personal imagery, the author describes what she thinks would be the perfect society for the entire world. I promise not to give spoilers. There is much I cannot say about this story. I am sure she has thought about this for a long time. She asks for your indulgence while you read her book and then invites you to join her in creating the perfect society.
I am picky about certain things, so I give 4.9 stars to this book.
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You can buy this book:
https://www.amazon.com/IMAGINE-No-War-Corruption-ebook 
https://www.goodreads.com/-imagine-no-wars 

You can follow the author:
https://twitter.com/tjmb052010 
https://trinajordanbooks.com 
https://www.amazon.com/trinamjordan 
http://www.linkedin.com/in/trinajordan 

I have reviewed other books by Trina:
https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/how-to-live-change-your-path-learn-from-my-mistakes-by-trina-jordan 
https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/how-to-live-to-live-is-hard-never-give-up-by-trina-jordan-mba 

You can visit our previous interview:
https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/how-to-live-to-live-is-hard-never-give-up-by-trina-jordan-mba 
 
Copyright © 2025 Mark L. Schultz except for the author’s introduction 
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Zombunny by Craig Crawford

3/2/2025

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Multi-volume horror writer Craig Crawford introduces us to his latest answer to nearly every writer's question, what if, “Zombunny”:
A little girl comes across the world’s softest stuffed rabbit. Frank thinks the bunny is weird as hell with its bright green fur and mouth stitched shut. His daughter Penny’s enthralled, though—and he can’t say no to that face.
Then a bully at school gets bitten. Even though it couldn’t have been anyone else, Penny swears it wasn’t her …
… Zombunny just wants to keep her safe. That’s all.

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This is the cutest horror story I have ever read! Is there blood? Yes! Lots of blood. Is there a monster? Yes.
No spoilers from me! I am not fond of gory stories but I think I have been bitten by something because I love this story. Do I look flushed? I am feeling a bit warm. I am going to lay down for a little while, take a couple of Tylenol. I am sure I'll feel better in the morning.
Buy this book and read it now before anything else goes wrong.

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You can buy this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Zombunny-Craig-Crawford-ebook 
https://www.goodreads.com/-zombunny 
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/zombunny-craig-crawford 
 
You can connect with the author:
https://twitter.com/CRAIGLCrawford 
https://www.facebook.com/CraigLCrawfordWriter 
https://craiglcrawfordbooks.com 
https://projectthreshold.com 
 
I reviewed the first book in this series here:
https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/p-t-team-berger 
I reviewed the second book in the series here:
https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/p-t-team-talise 
I have reviewed the third book in this series:
https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/team-riker-by-craig-crawford 
I have reviewed the fourth book in the Project Threshold series, “Finale”:
https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/project-threshold-finale 
I have reviewed the fifth book in the Project Threshold series, Season Two: "Team Berger": 
www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/p-t-season-2-team-berger 
I have reviewed the sixth book in the Project Threshold series, season two, "Team Riker": 
www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/project-threshold-season-2-team-riker 

I have reviewed the seventh book in the Project Threshold series, Season Two: "Team Talise": 
www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/project-threshold-s-2-team-talise 


I have reviewed another book by the author:
https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/the-beginners-guide-to-being-evil-by-craig-crawford 
 
Copyright © 2025 Mark L. Schultz except for the author’s introduction 
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