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Multi-volume, historical-fiction author B. K. Greenwood introduces us to the third volume of his wildly popular The Last Roman series, “Absolution”: Redemption and Revenge - Can they be one and the same? Marcus Sempronius Gracchus, a soldier of Rome, was cursed to walk the earth for two thousand years. But that journey may soon come to an end. He has secured the only weapon capable of stopping the ultimate evil, but is it too late? Will Thomas find the ancient seal and open the gates of hell, ushering in the end of times? Find out in the explosive finale to The Last Roman Series.  I feel like Marcus and Isabella are close friends of mine and I celebrate their accomplishments and mourn their losses with them. Greenwood is quite an author who deserves all of these accolades and more. He has a wonderful balance of action, dialogue and setting throughout the series and it all fits together so well. Some authors are too heavy and detailed when it comes to action, others go overboard when describing a scene. Some write great dialogue and other books don't feel quite as natural. The Last Roman establishes a great balance and never wavers. I was on the edge of my Kindle the entire time! I can hardly wait for more! Don’t miss this series!  You can buy this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Last-Roman-Absolution-B-K-Greenwood https://www.goodreads.com/-absolution-b-k-greenwood https://www.barnesandnoble.com/the-last-roman-absolution-b-k-greenwood You can follow the author: https://twitter.com/bkgreenwood70 https://www.instagram.com/bkgreenwood70 https://www.facebook.com/BKGreenwood http://www.bkgreenwood.com I reviewed the first book in the series here: https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/the-last-roman I have reviewed the second book in the series here: https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/the-last-roman-abyss Christian fiction, action, adventure, spirituality, historical fiction, politics, conspiracy, prophecy Copyright © 2023 Mark L. Schultz except for the author’s introduction.
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Debut author Karl Wegener introduces us to his dramatic novel set after WW 2: Grown Men Cry Out at Night is set in 1946 and it is a story about three people whose lives are thrown together in post-war Germany as they work together to track down a Gestapo officer accused of war crimes. Caspar Lehman is a battle-weary U.S. Army Counterintelligence agent assigned to lead a counterintelligence detachment in Bremen Enclave. His service during the war has left him emotionally scarred. He suffers from what today we would call post-traumatic stress, but in 1946 was called "shell shock" or "battle fatigue." Upon his arrival at his new unit, Lehman is given orders to capture the Gestapo officer responsible for the death of thousands of POWs who worked under horrific conditions at the Valentin Bunker, a massive U-boat construction facility located in a nearby Bremen suburb. Ludmilla Haas is a Polish woman from Gdansk and former British SOE agent who is now searching for her husband, a Polish resistance fighter who was last seen being herded onto a cattle-car outside the Valentin Bunker. Haas was a hero during the war and fought to liberate not only her native Poland, but France as well. However, she has struggled to find meaning and a place for herself after the war. She is a woman who has lost everything. She's lost her husband, her family, and her country, which is now under Soviet control. Lehman discovers his own family is complicit in carrying out the war crimes he seeks to avenge. He discovers a cousin named Therese Weber who still lives in Bremen and who was the chief accountant for the civilian construction company responsible for building the bunker. Weber has the detailed knowledge necessary to help Lehman and Haas capture those responsible for the deaths of thousands and hold them accountable. She literally knows where the bodies are buried, and who buried them. The question is, will she cooperate?  Historical fiction is my third favorite genre. I particularly enjoy stories with a wartime setting. This story hits my hot buttons quite well. The author wove three different storylines into one and did a masterful job considering this is his first book. I am really impressed! Cap is my favorite character because he is so methodical and egalitarian. I like Luba a great deal for her resourcefulness and quick thinking under pressure. They make a great team. Even better, there is the hint of a larger conspiracy and more to come. I certainly hope so! This story deserves to continue. I give this story 4.8 stars!  You can buy this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Grown-Men-Cry-Out-Night-ebook https://www.goodreads.com/grown-men-cry-out-at-night https://www.barnesandnoble.com/grown-men-cry-out-at-night-karl-wegener https://www.walmart.com/Grown-Men-Cry-Out-at-Night- You can follow the author: https://twitter.com/KWegenerAuthor https://www.instagram.com/kfwegener https://www.facebook.com/karl Wegener https://www.goodreads.com/Karl_Wegener War, combat, spies, political intrigue Copyright @ 2023 Mark L. Schultz except for the author’s introduction Multi-volume, historical-fiction author B. K. Greenwood introduces us to the second volume his wildly popular The Last Roman series, “Abyss”: The much-anticipated sequel to THE LAST ROMAN: EXILE Can all sins be forgiven? Marcus Sempronius Gracchus, a soldier of Rome, has spent two thousand years walking the earth, seeking redemption he may never find. After losing his latest confrontation with Thomas, a man he once considered his brother, Marcus is on the run and must find new allies to continue the struggle. But will that be enough? As Marcus races across the globe to find the only weapon that can stop Thomas, his old nemesis will do anything to secure an ancient artifact that could destroy humanity. Follow the story of a man who should be dead as he tries to save the world... and his soul.  This is a great extension of the first book, The Last Roman: Exile. This book brings some of the plot into sharper focus. Some of the relationships fill out also. There is beauty and a rawness that has its own beauty also. I love the action as it's clear and easy to follow without having to go back to the start of a scene. I am committed to no spoilers. Let me end with there are so many reasons to read this book and the series, history, spirituality, prophecy, action, and globe-spanning adventure are a few that come to mind. Do yourself a favor and read the series! You won’t regret it.  You can buy this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Last-Roman-Abyss-B-K-Greenwood-ebook https://www.barnesandnoble.com/the-last-roman-abyss-b-k-greenwood https://www.goodreads.com/the-last-roman-abyss You can follow the author: https://twitter.com/bkgreenwood70 https://www.instagram.com/bkgreenwood70 https://www.facebook.com/BKGreenwood http://www.bkgreenwood.com I reviewed the first book in the series here: https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/the-last-roman I reviewed the third book in the series here: www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/the-last-roman-absolution Christian fiction, action, adventure, spirituality, historical fiction, politics, conspiracy, prophecy Copyright © 2023 Mark L. Schultz except for the author’s introduction. |
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