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Multi-genre, multi-volume author, Garry J. Peterson introduces us to the first two books in the Stargate Earth series, Shattered Truth and Alien Disruption: The existence of alien life on planet Earth has been discussed and argued for centuries. The ancient alien theory phenomenon is now well established as one of the fiercest debates, and the complex issues of “are there or aren’t there…were there or weren’t there” cannot be answered in a simple yes or no. In book one, SHATTERED TRUTH, ancient-alien hunter Pete Stevenson was the family generational pioneer in the search for the truth that was out there. In what could only be called a “bittersweet” journey, Pete found such evidence, including encounters with friendly temporal aliens, and paid the ultimate price with his life. Pete’s granddaughter Sara Steele had an intense need to either prove or disprove Grandad Pete’s alien theories; and as her vision became clear, she established and directed the Extraterrestrial Research Team, or ETRT, and her similarly-wired associates became our world’s best shot at understanding alien presence and even determining planet Earth’s survival. In SHATTERED TRUTH, Sara’s team was introduced to the same friendly temporal aliens that her grandad had met, but this time the alien encounters prevailed in real life-and-death circumstances. Sara had been given the ultimate gift of alien resources and the penultimate truth that she was Earth’s Chosen One.  Shattered Truth is the first of five volumes and a hefty part of the beginning of the book is setting the stage for the action and events to follow. It seems like a slow start in the beginning, because of that. However, there is a fair amount of dialogue and action, and the scenes are pretty well described. If you are intensely interested in the idea of aliens or just want an overview of the ideas and theories, then this is a great book to read. There were a number of ‘wow’ moments and some funny parts also. I enjoyed the story quite a bit, despite the slow start. I award a score of 4 stars to “Shattered Truth”. You can buy this book: https://rdrpublishers.com/shattered-truth-a-sara-steele-novel https://smile.amazon.com/SHATTERED-TRUTH-Stargate-Earth-Book-ebook https://www.goodreads.com/shattered-truth In book two, ALIEN DISRUPTION, Sara Steele becomes the absolute leader of a multi-talented and intensely focused group of determined disruptors—fighting crime, tyranny, secret societies, suppressed technology, climate change, and even evil aliens. Having been physically rebuilt and now possessing superhuman strength, Sara’s capabilities are taken to the limit. ALIEN DISRUPTION is a visionary novel giving the reader an alarming apocalyptic glimpse of the future. Then, the reader gets to play, despite the evil aliens, a constructive part in a creative process promoting a unified advance of our human species through a holistic transformation of Spaceship Earth and the people on board for this incredible journey. The most dynamic relationship storyline in ALIEN DISRUPTION becomes the intense, mutually beneficial, and effective relationship between Sara and the female alien leader, Echo, as well as Sara’s strong physical, mental, and emotional bond with alien warrior Pulse. Humor, storytelling, and the several flawed but well-intentioned characters give the reader a sense that this story is as much about people, family, and what we all struggle with day after day, as it is about science fiction. Leadership and a strong moral and spiritual fabric are the pillars that define bad behavior and drive good behavior. The ending of ALIEN DISRUPTION will provide a multi-faceted cliffhanger that will tie books three, four, and five remarkably into the STARGATE EARTH SERIES, and leave the reader anxious and excited to read book three, WARRIORS OF THE GALAXY.  I enjoyed this story quite a bit. Garry covers a lot of ground, many different topics that affect the lives of people on Earth. Aliens, ancient aliens, artificial intelligence, climate change and terrorism, to name a few. The ETRT group is front and center of the action and strategy to deal with multiple issues, their expansion of the research of Sara’s grandfather has earthshaking consequences. No spoilers from me. There are fascinating plot twists in the story, the action is detailed and appropriate for a five-volume set. I found the dialogue to be a lot of fun at times, there is a wonderful collection of characters and they come across as quite alive. The stakes are climbing for the research group, and the inhabitants of Earth. I award a score of 4.3 stars to “Alien Disruption”.  You can buy this book:
https://rdrpublishers.com/products/alien-disruption https://smile.amazon.com/ALIEN-DISRUPTION-Steele-Novel-Stargate-ebook https://www.goodreads.com/-alien-disruption You can follow the author: https://www.garryjpeterson.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/garry-peterson https://www.facebook.com/garry.peterson https://twitter.com/GarryPeterson Tags: science fiction, sci-fi, pyramids, stone henge, Easter Island, time travel, action, adventure, thriller, space, spacecraft, stargate I have also reviewed Garry's book about business practices: www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/who-put-me-in-charge Copyright © 2020 Mark L. Schultz except for the author’s introductions.
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Multi-volume authors, Sandra Denbo and Tamarine Vilar introduce us to the first volume of The Unwanted Series, “Unwanted Discovery”: Sharon Cooper and her daughter, Callie, nearly bit off more than they could chew when they started to inventory Sharon’s mother’s estate. A series of unwanted discoveries begins when they find old letters in the attic. Hidden and locked away throughout the mansion are more secrets about Sharon’s family than she ever imagined. How could Sharon have grown up here and not be aware of the mystery, intrigue and scandal within these walls?  This complex mystery is a lot of fun. I really enjoyed it. Since it’s the start of a series, the authors have provided a longer-than-normal opportunity to get to know the full cast of characters. The surprises and plot twists keep showing up and that was one thing I really liked. The shocking events more than made up for the slightly slower pace. This pace allowed for fuller development of the characters which is quite nice. They come across as quite real for me. The scene setting is very thorough and lends a lot to the enjoyment. The dialogue is quite funny at times and so delightful. The action keeps the story flowing as well as the dialogue. Overall, this book is a lot of fun to read and I highly recommend it! I award a score of 4.9 stars!  You can buy this book:
https://smile.amazon.com/Unwanted-Discovery-Book-Sandra-Denbo-ebook https://www.goodreads.com/-unwanted-discovery---book-one https://www.barnesandnoble.com/unwanted-discovery-sandra-denbo You can follow the authors: https://twitter.com/SeriesUnwanted http://theunwantedseries.net https://www.facebook.com/TheUnwantedSeries Copyright © 2020 Mark L. Schultz except for the authors’ introduction Multi-volume author, MK Schultz introduces us to the second volume in his Kassius Kanex series: The lives of five fishermen are forever altered when they embark on a fishing trip together. The trip brings forth an evil that beckons them to the fulfillment of their destinies. When an evil cult attempts to use the fishermen to their own means, a powerful time traveler comes to the rescue, but only after they are first led through a trial of great suffering and despair.  The first book, Kassius Kanex, was a pretty wild ride with a secret organization that was set up to protect the world and bring justice to evil doers when the regular channels failed. This book delves deeply into the origins of The Organization and the ability of the leader to travel through time and teleport things also. It’s hard to not give any spoilers, but I am trying. This is an interesting book on many levels, it feels like it came out of the golden age of science fiction, it is focused on men and masculinity. Women are not ignored by any stretch of the imagination. Women are treated with respect and honor. The story has a lot of action and some of the dialogue is very funny. Scene setting is done well without going overboard. The characters are well developed and easy to follow. Some of the plot twists are surprising and a lot of fun. I am looking forward to the next book in the series. I really enjoyed this story and its uniqueness. I award “The Fishing Trip: Kassius Kanex, Book 2” five stars!  You can buy this book:
https://smile.amazon.com/Fishing-Trip-Kassius-Kanex-Book-ebook https://www.barnesandnoble.com/the-fishing-trip-mk-schultz https://www.goodreads.com/-the-fishing-trip You can follow the author: https://twitter.com/Makemali https://www.mkschultz.com I reviewed the first book here: https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/kassius-kanex-by-mk-schultz I reviewed the third book here: www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/equilibrium Tags: science fiction, action, adventure, time travel, suspense Copyright © 2020 Mark L. Schultz except for the author’s introduction Multi-volume author, Trevor D’Silva, introduces us to his latest novel, a wonderful, murder mystery set in England in the early 20th century, “A Bloody Hot Summer”: It’s 1927 and Great Britain is sweltering in an unprecedented heatwave. On the morning after her eightieth birthday party, Lady Fitzhugh is discovered bound and butchered in her bed, with her family and staff the prime suspects... Whilst holidaying at nearby Meadowford Village, Detective Dermot Carlyle is asked to help investigate the brutal murder. The clues all point to a robbery gone wrong, but Dermot suspects that there is more to the horrific crime. The Fitzhughs’ secrets take Dermot along a path linking some of the biggest events of the British Colonial Empire – from India to Africa, to the dark days of the Great War itself. As more murders take place, Dermot is racing against time to discover the killer’s identity. What are the family hiding, why did Lady Fitzhugh have to die, and what horror was committed in the colonies that led to this trail of death and deceit?  This story is such a delight! An English murder-mystery in the tradition of one of the finest authors in the genre. I can’t imagine any person who enjoys this type of reading being disappointed in some way. The author has proven he is a journeyman writer in all accounts. His handling of important aspects such as plotting, action and dialogue are masterful. His scene-setting and narration is elegant. I find nothing to complain about. Not even a single spelling error popped up to irritate me as I read. I award 5 stars to “A Bloody Hot Summer”! Well done, Mr. D'Silva, well done!  You can buy this book:
https://smile.amazon.com/Bloody-Hot-Summer-Trevor-DSilva-ebook https://www.goodreads.com/-a-bloody-hot-summer https://www.barnesandnoble.com/a-bloody-hot-summer-trevor-dsilva You can follow the author: http://trevordsilva.com https://twitter.com/TrevorDAuthor https://www.instagram.com/trevordauthor https://www.pinterest.com/trevor_dsilva mailto: [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/Trevordsilvaauthor/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-d-silva I reviewed Trevor’s other book: https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/fateful-decisions-by-trevor-dsilva Tags: British fiction, murder, mystery, international, the Great War, Boer War, South Africa, crime, action, detective, Scotland Copyright © 2020 Mark L. Schultz except for the author’s introduction Multi-volume author, K. D. Carter introduces us to her historical fiction book, set in the American colonies, “The Death Doll”: In the summer of 1692, the infamous Salem witch trials were underway in Massachusetts Colony, North America. Meanwhile, a new Governor was appointed over New Hampshire colony, but his only interest was the land he felt entitled to. Citizens of Durham, New Hampshire, were losing property they’d farmed for years. It was a dangerous time to come to the Colonies, but Kate Tremont had no choice. Having lost her father and her home in Kingston, Jamaica, she sailed to Durham, New Hampshire to stay with her only living relative – William Stoddard, a farmer and devout Puritan. William demands obedience and conformity if Kate wants to stay, but that’s not the worst of it. Kate finds that enemies are easier to make than friends when she gives a doll to a child. When her act of kindness is twisted and used against her, Kate learns that evil happens when good people get angry!  Katie Tremont makes a logical choice, but she winds up jumping from the frying pan into the fire. What a long and difficult jump that turns out to be. Author Carter has written a wonderful book. I love historical fiction and this genre is my third favorite to read. I really enjoy learning what life was like in other times and places. I think that partially stems from my trip to Europe in my college years. I know that people are basically the same no matter when or where you go. Carter excels at painting a realistic picture of daily living, the scenes and dialogue ring with authenticity. The characters are easily distinguishable and very much alive. This is an excellent read and quite enjoyable. I give “The Death Doll” a score of 4.9 stars.  You can buy this book:
https://smile.amazon.com/Death-Doll-K-D-Carter-ebook https://www.goodreads.com/-the-death-doll You can follow the author: https://kdcarterbooks.wordpress.com https://twitter.com/CarterbooksD Tags: hist-fic, fiction, suspense, mystery, thriller Copyright © 2020 Mark L. Schultz except for the author’s introduction |
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