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Multi-volume author, Steve Schuler introduces us to his intimate memoir, "Rock, Paper, Innocence": Struggling through his teenage years, he seldom smiled, rarely laughed. Then one day, while walking down the steps of Kimball high, a girl with mousey brown hair and a crooked smile stopped him mid-step. She asked his name. Said she knew his sister. Neither realized this would be the beginnings of a lifelong love affair—and much like the steps where they met, their journey would have its ups and downs. At seventeen, an anonymous letter would upend both their lives, but none as significant as cancer. Hoping to leave more than broken hearts and faded photographs, they decided to share their secrets. Swirling around a lifetime of memories was a medallion, a ring, an emerald cross, and an anonymous letter. Writing this book has been an emotional release for me and helps soften the anger and lessen the hurt of a broken heart. I hope these writings will give insight into what shaped our destiny and how we became inseparable and forever in love. May our story also help heal your wounds as much as it has mine. I have heartfelt joy in sharing this story with you  I loved this memoir. I am almost the same age as the author and lived through many similar circumstances. High School was torturous in many ways, not the least of which was asking girls out on dates. The Vietnam War and the protests against it are a familiar backdrop for me. I did not get drafted because the war was winding down. I still have my draft card. Steve's story of Ryan and Lilla is so much more than any of those phases of life, this story goes to the heart of how difficult it can be to create and build a family. There are so many things that work against any success in that endeavor. Ryan and Lilla are archetypes of so many teens in many decades. Fabulous story and good writing!  You can buy this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Rock-Paper-Innocence-Memoir-Love-ebook https://www.goodreads.com/-rock-paper-innocence You can connect with the author: https://steveschuler.com https://twitter.com/whizwordoz https://www.facebook.com/Whizword Copyright @ 2024 Mark Schultz except for the author’s introduction
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Multi-volume, multi-genre author, Craig Crawford introduces us to his satirical book on negative morality, “The Beginner’s Guide to Being Evil”: Hey! I'm Dave. And you have questions. You're probably starting with this one: "Why should I not only buy, but actually read this book?" Look, no matter what religious doctrine, books, laws, or commandments you follow (and even if you don't), 100% of you have committed sins, shameful deeds, etc. (Quit lying to yourself, yes you have. For some of you, it probably happened within the past hour.) Ergo, when you reach the afterlife, for a lot of you there’s going to be a closed door to the escalator heading Upstairs, probably guarded by two big goons with big stupid wings. Shock of all shockers! You’re headed Downstairs. "So, what happens down there, Dave? Is it really all that bad?" Welp, I'll be honest. Most of you are probably looking at spending the rest of eternity working in wart diagnostics, slaving away in a food court (haha, "food"), or any of a thousand other awful careers. Did I mention the plumbing level? "Isn’t there any hope, Dave?" Oh, I'm so very glad you asked! In my book, I give you the skinny and the lowdown on EVIL. What it is, how it works, and how to use said information therein to make your afterlife less pitiful. Heck, there’s even a test to assess your evil skills to see where you stack up and decide if you should work a little harder to better your situation. Because you can! Better your afterlife situation, that is. Sure, you can ignore me. But while I’m not all "omniscient" like the Big Guy Upstairs (cheater), I’ll know whether you snubbed me because the old adage stands: you can’t bullsh-- a bullsh--er. What’s a few measly bucks anyway if it earns you a decent apartment in the hereafter? Then you can point and laugh at all your friends who gave you crap for buying the book. (Trust me, they’re on their way Downstairs, too.) So, come on! Don’t be afraid. You might actually learn something of value…not like high school and college—and it’s a lot cheaper! ~ Dave E. Lish  I have read several of Craig's sci-fi/horror books and had no idea he could write such funny stuff! There were a few funny lines scattered here and there in those other books that I loved so much but there was no hint of Craig's real comedic genius. I am committed to not giving spoilers but I will say don't ignore the footnotes. There is a joke and humor around almost every comma and period. I loved this book! 4.9 stars from me!  You can buy this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Beginners-Guide-to-Being-Evil-ebook https://www.goodreads.com/-the-beginner-s-guide-to-being-evil https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-beginners-guide-to-being-evil-craig-crawford https://books.apple.com/us/the-beginners-guide-to-being-evil You can connect with the author: https://twitter.com/CRAIGLCrawford https://www.facebook.com/CraigLCrawfordWriter https://craiglcrawfordbooks.com https://projectthreshold.com Here is a link to the fourth book in the Project Threshold series, “Finale”, I have reviewed all of them so far: https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/project-threshold-finale Tags: spiritual, comedy, satire, afterlife, heaven, hell, devil Copyright © 2024 Mark L. Schultz except for the author’s introduction Multi-volume, historical-fantasy-thriller author, Rob Samborn introduces us to the third volume in the Painted Souls series: “Impossible odds. A relentless pursuit. The brink of world domination. With her husband imprisoned in eternal purgatory, Julia O’Connor and her friends must use every tool in their arsenal to stop Salvatore della Porta from completing his plan of global supremacy through Veritism—the one veritable religion—and save millions of souls from a similar fate. Della Porta’s men doggedly track the team across Europe to Asia and back to Venice, as they seek an age-old journal that will either catapult della Porta to triumph or crush him for good. To free the souls and end the madness, they must also unearth an ancient relic that can destroy the Sun Crystal—the key to our past, present, and future. In a final, desperate gambit, Julia and her band of renegades have one last chance to save her husband, liberate the imprisoned souls, and stop della Porta from gaining boundless power. Their every move is a race against destiny in this gripping, globe-spanning historical thriller.”  I was on the edge of my Kindle for nearly the entire story! The author's writing is superb! He paints such a wonderful picture in my mind with location details in the right amount. That is an important balance to find difficult to maintain because too little detail and the reader is left in the dark, too much detail can muddy the story or plot. I am babbling because I don't give spoilers but this time it's so hard because I want to exult about the ending! I loved it. You will just have to read it for yourself. Do yourself a favor and start with the first book, you can thank me later. I give this story 4.8 stars.  You can buy this book at your favorite retailer:
https://books2read.com/masterabyss You can follow the author: https://twitter.com/RobSamborn https://robsamborn.com https://www.facebook.com/RobSambornAuthor https://www.instagram.com/robsamborn Here is the link to the review of the first book and interview with the author: https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/the-prisoner-of-paradise Here is the review of the second book and the continued interview with the author: https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/painter-of-the-damned Action, adventure, spies, religion, supernatural, travel, secret society Copyright ©2024 Mark L. Schultz except for the author’s introduction Multi-volume, science fiction, horror author Craig Crawford introduces us to his fourth volume in the Project Threshold series, “Project Threshold: Finale”: Greed releases something without compassion or care. Its sole purpose is to cleanse the Earth of humans. Starting in Canada, it destroys everyone it crosses paths with, making its way to bigger settlements. Weapons won’t kill it and the only group who might be able to save humanity is Project Threshold.  An amazing story! I hope it is not real. The characters seem quite realistic to me. Facing an unknown foe, people are dying left and right. The creature seems to not be hampered by the laws of physics. Will the PT organization survive this threat? I love this series and this book. The author has a very deft hand and pours out the words onto the page with the utmost care. There is not an extra or unnecessary word in the story. Fabulous writing! If you like short stories, you will love this series. Each adventure can stand alone. If you like long stories and intricate plots, you will derive plenty of enjoyment because all of these stories are connected in multiple ways. I am excited for the new batch of stories! You can buy this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Project-Threshold-Finale-Craig-Crawford https://www.goodreads.com/-project-threshold-finale https://www.barnesandnoble.com/project-threshold-finale-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 Here is a link to my review of Craig's satirical "The Beginner's Guide to Being Evil": www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/the-beginners-guide-to-being-evil-by-craig-crawford Tags: aliens, demons, ghost, paranormal, supernatural, science fiction, urban fantasy, horror Copyright © 2024 Mark L. Schultz except for the author’s introduction Science fiction, fantasy, action and adventure author Seth Tomlinson introduces us to his debut book, “The Adventures of John the Pecan: A Tale of Three parts”: Charlie Duffer has always been one for adventure. Or so he says. But living in the year 2112, where nobody likes to just sit and talk to each other anymore, Charlie hardly gets an opportunity to test this bold claim he makes about himself. However, after stumbling upon an unexpected new friend in his lonely Idaho town, strange turns of events force Charlie to reevaluate what is and what isn’t reality, both for the outside world and his inner self. Meanwhile, others who hide in the shadows just down the road start to wrestle with their own demons, having to come to grips with the past while keeping up with the unfolding of a local mystery that’s been hidden for a while. If things on our planet aren’t always what they seem, the same can surely be said about the universe itself. And Charlie and his friends find themselves right in the middle of the confusion, fighting off a corrupt government leader with plans that reach towards eternity on one side, and a darkness created by the sins of the common people that threatens to destroy everything that one of their dear friends loves on the other side. As they make many friends along the way, the fight to figure out the answer to the chaos is not an easy one. And the answer is not what anybody expects.  This story is a somewhat intricate plot with multiple threads. Trust me, hang in there and you will be rewarded with a nice surprise. This story is also fun; a few kids who become friends and find more friends along the way wind up facing a large conspiracy that threatens the world and other worlds. I don't want to say any more for fear of spoiling the story. The author’s writing voice is quite interesting, it is homey and comfortable. I am certain I would enjoy sitting on the porch and discussing books and the world. It's a good story, I laughed in many places. You will enjoy it also.  You can buy this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-John-Pecan-Three-Parts-ebook https://www.goodreads.com/-the-adventures-of-john-the-pecan Copyright © 2023 Mark L. Schultz except for the author’s introduction Multi-volume, science fiction horror author Craig Crawford introduces us to his third volume in the Project Threshold series, “Team Riker: Division A”: In Alaska, all manner of entities and monsters cross into our world from other dimensions and Hannah Riker and her team are the gatekeepers. Riker has a personal score to settle, hunting the monster that slaughtered her parents when she was a girl. Neville, Toddy and Melissa McCoy have her back as they follow in the wake of beings dispensing justice and marking their victims. They intervene on a resort where people disappear even during daylight, fend off a tribe of furry humanoids claiming ownership of a valley, and they stumble upon an ancient, unkillable entity bent on the destruction of humanity.  I love these stories, these case files! The book is fashioned as a collection of case files for a particular team. Each book is for a different team. These teams are part of a secret government program to protect the Earth from aliens and the supernatural. Anything unexplainable and unconventional. The stories don't usually have a happy ending but sometimes they do. The author has a wonderful knack for telling an exciting story without using a lot of words. Descriptions are just enough; action is clearly described also. The dialogues carry the story along so well, the characters are cleverly delineated with economical wording. You are going to love these fascinating and action-filled stories! 4.8 stars from me.  You can buy this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Project-Threshold-Team-Riker-ebook https://www.barnesandnoble.com/Project-Threshold-Team-Riker https://www.goodreads.com/-project-threshold-team-riker https://www.thriftbooks.com/project-threshold-team-riker-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 fourth book in this series: www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/project-threshold-finale Tags: aliens, demons, ghost, paranormal, supernatural, science fiction, urban fantasy, horror Copyright © 2023 Mark L. Schultz except for the author’s introduction Debut science-fiction authors Grim and Caleb Wilcox introduce us to their fantastic, science-fiction tome, “Now Comes Grim”: Dive into an epic tale of interstellar exploration, human resilience, and the age-old battle between good and evil. Set against a backdrop that spans centuries, from the daring voyages of Earth's legendary explorers to the futuristic landscapes of Proxima b in 3000 C.E., "NOW COMES GRIM" is a masterful blend of history and fiction that will captivate your imagination. Meet Grim, a character foretold by prophecy, navigating a world of loss, destiny, and profound moral choices. As the narrative unfolds, readers are treated to a thrilling combination of suspense, historical richness, and a deep exploration of the human psyche. But this isn't just a story of space battles and otherworldly adventures. It's a poignant reflection on humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge, the sacrifices we make for progress, and the indomitable spirit that defines us. Join us on a journey that traverses time, space, and the very essence of human emotion. "NOW COMES GRIM" is more than a book; it's an experience that will linger in your thoughts long after the last page.  Written in first person, this is an epic story in the sci-fi military genre and I love it. It rang so true for me with the descriptions of training and action. I love that we really get to know the characters in this expansive tale. They become quite real. Liam might be one of my favorites because he does his job as ordered. Mouth is also a favorite because he can't shut up and has an opinion about everything. My mouth got me into a lot of trouble when I was in basic training. I was sorry the story had to end. 4 stars.  Caleb Wilcox and Grim You can buy this book:
https://www.amazon.com/COMES-GRIM-Grim-Caleb-Wilcox-ebook https://www.goodreads.com/-now-comes-grim You can connect with the authors: https://twitter.com/GrimCalebWilcox https://twitter.com/grimbooksllc https://www.instagram.com/grimbooksllc tags: warriors, military, action, planets, space travel, war, terrorists, special forces, traitors, monsters, magic Copyright © 2023 Mark L. Schultz except for the authors’ introduction Amazon debut author, Mariah Shannon introduces us to her first book, “Stop That Foolishness & Eat: Tale of a Black Anorexic”: For decades, the African American community has viewed eating disorders as a problem that we just don't have. But I am here to tell you that it's just not so. Starving in both body and spirit, my issues gobbled me up, one pound at a time. I share my journey from the internal depths of hell in my mind to health and sanity. Let's not pretend that our communities are immune to mental health problems. I hope to help you, the reader, or someone you know to conquer this soul-sucking disease and rise like a phoenix from the ashes of self-loathing.  This story has been ignored for much too long. Mental illness doesn't care about skin color. Anorexia and bulimia are not lifestyles they are mental illnesses. Thank you, Mariah, for explaining this clearly and unequivocally. I shed several tears while reading about the abuse endured by the author as a child. Almost everyone knows someone who might be suffering silently but visibly from a disorder of one kind or another. Don't ignore or enable this person. They need help. I give 4.8 stars to Stop That Foolishness & Eat.  You can buy this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Stop-That-Foolishness-Eat-Anorexic-ebook https://www.goodreads.com/-stop-that-foolishness-eat Copyright © 2023 Mark L. Schultz except for the author’s introduction. Multi-volume, horror-and-science-fiction author Craig Crawford introduces us to the second volume in his genre-mashup series, Project Threshold, “Team Talise: Division 2”: Talise Randall leads Division-2, dropping in to protect us while trying to keep her own team safe. With minor psychic powers and learning from Kali who’s even more powerful, Bodi and Milla complete their ranks. Team Talise goes head to head with an unstoppable entity, an otherworldly jealous boyfriend, a haunted museum, a Victorian home with much more than a ghost, and her team discovers what happens to all those lost socks from people’s dryers.  These short stories are like the best parts of a novel! Without the intervening scenes and setups, we get to enjoy the good stuff immediately! The author has a real knack for description, the pictures in my mind form effortlessly. He has a good balance between prose, action and dialogue. I can't say a lot more without giving away spoilers. The first story was downright scary. The second story was scarier! You get the idea. All of the stories are scary. Don’t get me wrong, the author has woven in some funny bits also and I dearly love to laugh and chuckle. Team Talise gets 4.9 stars from me!  You can buy this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Project-Threshold-Team-Talise-Division-2 https://www.goodreads.com/-project-threshold-team-talise https://www.barnesandnoble.com/project-threshold-team-talise https://www.thriftbooks.com/project-threshold-team-talise-division-2 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 third book in the series here: www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/team-riker-by-craig-crawford I reviewed the fourth book in the series here: www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/project-threshold-finale Tags: alien, demon, ghost, paranormal, supernatural, science fiction, urban fantasy, horror Copyright © 2023 Mark L. Schultz except for the author’s introduction Multi-volume, multi-genre author Anna Casamento Arrigo introduces us to her collection of poetry, “Petals”: “Petals,” Anna says, “is, in essence, learning how to walk when you, on some days, are forced to crawl. Moreover, it’s about defining and redefining the self, and, ultimately, learning some new recipes for those proverbial lemons!” Petals showcases her love of life and all that we can achieve, and that the better part of ourselves is ourselves! “But most importantly,” as Anna believes, “Kindness ALWAYS Matters!”  I am always surprised by poetry. My expectations always fall short and this volume captured my heart in several ways. The feelings that arise within me are the result of the poet's words and teach me more about myself than about the poet. I seek a favorite in each volume and that is such a difficult task. Puppet Master will do until I read the poems again. 4.9 stars for Petals!  You can buy this collection of poetry:
https://www.amazon.com/Petals-Anna-Casamento-Arrigo https://www.goodreads.com/-petals https://pagepublishing.com/-petals https://www.barnesandnoble.com/-petals-anna-casamento-arrigo You can connect with the author: https://twitter.com/CasamentoArrigo https://www.annacasamentoarrigo.com https://www.facebook.com/anna.casamentoarrigo https://instagram.com/casamentoarrigo I reviewed a memoir by Anna: https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/weeds-beneath-the-open-meadows-by-anna-casamento-arrigo I have reviewed another collection of poetry and short stories by Anna: www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/on-the-wings-of-my-fancy I have reviewed 2 books for children: www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/my-mocha-skin www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/tessy-turtle Tags: poetry, emotions, senses, sensuality Copyright © 2023 Mark L. Schultz except for the author’s introduction. Debut, paranormal, horror, thriller author Samantha Weiss introduces us to her first novel in the Altered Planes series, “Cynosura 99”: “The night the moon bleeds is the night the world will end. There’s death in the moon. And the moon is you.” Atra Hart has spent the last seven years locked away in Vanishing Plains Psychiatric Hospital. In that time, her shadow has transformed into its own entity and is growing stronger by the day, threatening to devour her mind. She calls that shadow Dread, and only her missing father knows what it is. When a fire breaks out at the asylum, Atra makes her way to freedom just in time to see an electric-purple rift sunder the sky. Like Dread, the rift is only visible to her. Atra’s already loose grip on reality unravels when she learns the rift is a gateway to the world of the dead. And the Queen, an ancient evil lurking on its fringes, wants Dread for her own. Even worse, Atra can’t tell if any of this is really happening. She might have escaped one asylum, but the closer she gets to unearthing answers about Dread, why her father knows it’s there, and its role in the Queen’s plans, the more she risks getting trapped inside her own mind forever. Maybe some truths are meant to stay buried.  This story unfolds from multiple points of view and the intersections appear slowly, that is what creates such a rich and perilously dark story. Atra's struggle with Dread and those who are trying to control her will keep you on the edge of your Kindle! I know I was on the edge of mine! The rich prose and full-bodied characters really bring the story to life. Though she says little I am certain the Queen thinks she is the story's star. She scares me right out of my socks! Get this book, you will love the chills!  You can buy this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Cynosura-99-Altered-Planes-ebook https://www.goodreads.com/-cynosura-99-altered-planes You can follow the author: https://twitter.com/SamwiseStrange https://authorsamweiss.com https://www.facebook.com/AuthorSamWeiss https://www.instagram.com/samwisestrange Copyright ©2023 Mark L. Schultz except for the author’s introduction Multi-volume, horror-and-science-fiction author Craig Crawford introduces us to the first volume in his genre-mashup series, Project Threshold, “Team Berger: Division 1”: In a multiverse where the walls are thin between our world and others, Project Threshold stands between humanity and monsters crossing over to threaten us. Harris Berger and his team intervenes on our behalf. Death waits around every corner but dying isn’t the worst thing they have to endure. Berger wades in with his team: Sam, Billy, Jacks, Jessie, and their new recruit, Pendelhaven. Team Berger faces an unknown advanced civilization, mimics loose on the streets of Chicago killing homeless people, dealing with the aftermath of witnessing awful things, mermaids in the Midwest and an apartment where people start committing suicide for no apparent reason.  These short stories are connected by an overarching mission to keep the public safe and ignorant of serious, paranormal threats to humanity. They share different characters within the same secret agency and there is a joint history for some and a short history for others. The extraterrestrial bend is unmistakable and there are definite elements of horror. Mermaids in the American mid-west might be considered part of the urban fantasy genre. I am not a fan of large amounts of gore but I enjoyed all of these stories and got chills in a number of places. I can't say anymore because I am committed to not spoiling a story for others. I award 4.8 stars to “Project Threshold: Team Berger: Division 1”.  You can buy this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Project-Threshold-Team-Berger-Division-ebook https://www.goodreads.com/-pt-team-berger-craig-crawford https://www.barnesandnoble.com/project-threshold-team-berger-craig-crawford https://www.thriftbooks.com/project-threshold-team-berger-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 second book in the series here: www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/p-t-team-talise I reviewed the third book in the series here: www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/team-riker-by-craig-crawford I reviewed the fourth book in the series: www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/project-threshold-finale Tags: alien, demon, paranormal, supernatural, science fiction, urban fantasy, horror Copyright © 2023 Mark L. Schultz except for the author’s introduction Multi-volume, multi-genre, multi-series author, M. L. Scholl introduces us to the fourth volume in the Nature Coast Calamities, “Pu’ka and the Pirates”: Bernie moved to the Nature Coast to be near family and to fish. The Irish roots of Citrus County welcomed him. So did the Gaelic Folklore which is so important to the Irish. Mostly, he just blinks and carries on, but when bodies turn up he has to get involved. Will he figure out if Pu'ka did it? (Who the heck is Pu'ka?) Will he have to protect his family? Did the Pirates get their just desserts?  I enjoy cozy murders quite a bit. I don't need a lot of blood and gore to be entertained. I have read quite a few of the author’s books and have always enjoyed the reading. Old pirates never die they just steal away to make room for new pirates. There will always be pirates, too. I love the combination of old Irish mythologies combined with the modern-day scourge of piracy. I hope that Pu'ka and Bernie meet up again.  You can buy this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Puka-and-the-Pirates-M-L-Scholl https://www.goodreads.com/-puka-and-the-pirates You can connect with the author: https://twitter.com/MaryLScholl1 https://www.facebook.com/maryluschollauthor https://www.instagram.com/maryluscholl https://www.amazon.com/author/maryluscholl My review of the second volume in the Nature Coast Calamities, “Big Foot and The Bentley”: 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” can be found 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” can be found 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” can be found 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”: 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": https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/fatal-philandering Tags: cozy, murder, mystery, Florida, pets, dog, cat, brother, pirates, neighbors, fiction, action, fishing, leprechaun, spirit, shape-shifter Copyright © Mark L. Schultz 2023 except for the author’s introduction Multi-genre, multi-volume author Maurice Barkley introduces us to the fourth volume in his fantastic series, Lost and Forgotten, “Toward the Unknown Region”: THE PAST IS NEVER DEAD, IT ONLY HIDES. It all began a few miles from his home, but now he measures his travels with his comrades in light years, to places they were never meant to find.  I love this story, indeed, I love the series and hope the story continues. Since I am committed to not spoiling the story for the next readers, I can only say this fourth volume is an amazing conclusion now. I am even happier to think about the possibility of the story continuing! The author has a phenomenal imagination and his plotting keeps me on the edge of my Kindle. I love his dialogues, the characters shine in their conversations. Action sequences have just the right amount of detail to stimulate my imagination and I see the action unfold on the screen in my mind. Wonderful to read, a fabulous story!  You can buy this book:
https://www.amazon.com/LOST-FORGOTTEN-BOOK-4-TOWARD-UNKNOWN-REGION-ebook https://www.goodreads.com/-lost-and-forgotten 4-unknown-region https://www.barnesandnoble.com/lost-and-forgotten-4-unknown-region-barkley You can follow the author: https://twitter.com/MauriceBarkley https://www.facebook.com/Maurice Barkley The author has many other books in other series. Here is the review of the first book: https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/lost-and-forgotten-discovery Here is the review of the second book: https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/the-secret-path Here is the review of the third book: https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/enigma teleportation, galaxies, Nazis, aliens, quest, adventure, AI, artificial intelligence, science fiction Copyright @ 2023 Mark L. Schultz except for the author’s introduction Multi-genre, multi-volume, historical fiction author, J. R. Tomlin introduces us to her latest book about early Scotland, “The Lion of Galloway”: An uneasy truce. A threat of rebellion. A knight’s loyalty is tested to the limit... Scotland and England have signed a truce, but a peaceful life is not to be as Archibald Douglas faces threats from nobles rebelling against King David. Meanwhile, the old enemy, England, plots with Scots in Galloway to hang onto pieces of Scotland they still control. Archibald, faithful to his vow to the king, fends off one enemy while he battles to destroy the other in a rousing adventure of blood, battle, love, devotion, and treachery...  The story of Archibald Douglas has been very exciting in all of the books, thus far. I love learning about the customs of knighthood and heraldry in Scotland and England. This story is full of political intrigue and action! The battle and jousting sequences are perfect for me. I love the dialogues between friends, lovers, spouses and enemies. I love this world that the author has provided, it comes alive for me through her pen. Thank you, J. R. Historical fiction is such a pleasure to read. It's a close third place to fantasy and science fiction as my second and first favorites genres to read.  You can buy this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Lion-Galloway-Historical-Scotland-Archibald-ebook https://www.goodreads.com/-the-lion-of-galloway https://www.barnesandnoble.com/the-lion-of-galloway-j-r-tomlin You can follow the author: https://twitter.com/TomlinJeanne http://www.jrtomlin.com http://jeannetomlin.blogspot.com Here is my review of the first book in the series: https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/the-douglas-bastard Here is my review of another of Tomlin’s books: https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/the-wayward-alliance Copyright © 2023 Mark L. Schultz except for the author’s introduction How Clericalism Betrays the Gospel and How to Heal the ChurchDominican Friar and author, Peter Murnane introduces us to his call for reformation of the Catholic church, “Clerical Errors”: The Catholic church is in serious decline. This book claims that the corruption of the institution derives from various “clerical errors,” especially clericalism, which assumes that clergy are superior and deserve privileges. Clericalism divides the church into two unequal classes, betraying the gospel, which teaches that all people are equal. Clerical privilege makes the sexual abuse of children more likely, and has led most bishops to conceal it. Clerical Errors begins by examining the trials and acquittal of Cardinal Pell. Was it the jury who made a grave error—or was it the cardinal? Other chapters look at worldwide sexual abuse of children by Catholic clergy and traumatic impacts on survivors. What might have caused this tragedy? The institutional nature of the church? Defective Canon Law? Misuse of the sacrament of Confession? Compulsory celibacy? Homosexuality? The book’s last, hopeful chapter proposes a radical but simple model for restoring the Christian church.  First, I am not a member of the Catholic church but I have followed Messiah Jesus for more than 50 years Second, this shocking, well-documented, less-than-graphic detailing of the Child Sex Abuse perpetrated by some clergy, at all levels, and lay members makes my blood boil. So many innocent lives were destroyed and the guilty continued abusing children for decades, in some cases. While this is a scholarly book complete with lots of footnotes, index and bibliography, all of that can be ignored when reading this book. Those tools are available if you want more information. I agree with the recommendations the author makes. So much needs to be transformed. Oversight and accountability need to be established and clearly defined. Offenders need to be defrocked and turned over to the secular authorities on the first offense. There must not be a safe haven for pedophiles in any quarter! The problem of CSA is not limited to the Catholic church or any church, it exists in nearly every large institution involved with children and must be rooted out. Read this book and become part of the solution.  You can buy this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Clerical-Errors-Clericalism-Betrays-Gospel-ebook https://www.goodreads.com/-clerical-errors-peter-murnane https://wipfandstock.com/clerical-errors This book is available at many other fine retail sites. You can follow the author: https://twitter.com/emutree40 https://www.facebook.com/peter-murnane https://findingthetreasure.wordpress.com Copyright @ 2023 Mark L. Schultz except for the author’s introduction Multi-volume, multi-genre author Suzy Collin introduces us to her book about finding hope, “Lost Hope”: We all face adversity, trials and suffering. Grief is universal. We can either be defeated or run into God's arms and immeasurably deepen our faith. The key to overcoming trials lies in which path we choose. We are most open to God during times of trial when we recognize our need for Him. The answers to all questions are found in God's Word, His simple, direct and perfect instructions for us in any situation. The Bible is a roadmap to recovery, healing and triumph. It is the only roadmap to a successful, peaceful life, presenting answers for how to accept any circumstance. This book presents the gospel of "opposites," the tenets of Christ's ways vs. the ways of our world and the need for a re-awakening to discover God's perfect plan. Lost Hope has four faces: Sadness, Fear, Depression and Despair. The story does not have to end there. The path for recovery and overcoming is the path that takes us in to a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. Pain can be the very entry point when we run into His awaiting arms. The choice is ours to make.  I love hearing the testimonies of people who have been healed and comforted by God. I have received my own unmerited share of healing and comfort from God. HE is truly wonderful and these stories set in the real lives of these women are for our encouragement and blessing. The author also shares the basics of having a personal relationship with God and the means to growing spiritually in a daily walk with Jesus our Savior. Get ready to receive blessings from God and ask the Holy Spirit to explain what you don't understand.  You can buy this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Hope-Overcoming-Sadness-Depression https://www.goodreads.com/-lost-hope-suzy collin You can follow the author: http://suzymitchellcollin.com Copyright @ 2023 Mark L. Schultz except for the author’s introduction Multi-genre, multi-volume author Maurice Barkley introduces us to the third volume in his fantastic series, “Lost and Forgotten: Enigma”: THE PAST IS NEVER DEAD, IT ONLY HIDES. In the pursuit of a thing that is evil and dangerous, often the hunter becomes the hunted. Evil hides behind more than one mask.  I am committed to not giving away spoilers but this might be a very difficult promise to keep, this time! The first two books are quite fabulous and I was humming along enjoying the witty dialogue and the plot surprises in both books. There are many fun and thrilling moments. The author has a deft hand in creating a marvelous picture in my mind without overly detailed descriptions. The action sequences are quite good with a fast pace. All of that continues in this third volume. The intensity of plot twists has climbed to a new level and I think I need to see a chiropractor for my whiplash! I am almost afraid to get the next book. But I can’t stand not knowing the rest of the story. And lonesome Joe is now Jo. But I can't say anymore except read these books!  You can buy this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Forgotten-Book-Three-Enigma-ebook https://www.barnesandnoble.com/-Enigma-lost-and-forgotten-Maurice-Barkley https://www.goodreads.com/-lost-and-forgotten-Enigma You can follow the author: https://twitter.com/MauriceBarkley https://www.facebook.com/Maurice Barkley The author has many other books in other series. Here is the review of the first book in this series: https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/lost-and-forgotten-discovery Here is the review of the second book: https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/the-secret-path Here is the review of the fourth book: www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/toward-the-unknown-region teleportation, galaxies, Nazis, aliens, quest, adventure, AI, artificial intelligence Copyright @ 2023 Mark L. Schultz except for the author’s introduction. Multi-volume, women’s crime fiction author, Samantha Smith introduces us to the first volume in her “Jane’s Business” series about being the daughter of a mafia boss, “Jane’s Revenge”: Jane is a young but smart, fearless, and brave woman. She was born in a wealthy, but extremely sexist family and was never included in anything related to the family business. She had always wanted to be successful and decided that she would make her own rules and wouldn’t let anyone get in her way. She never expected her dad to be the one to become an obstacle towards her success. Her father, Paul, ran one of the largest and most successful crime families on the East Coast. Her father died from an attack and her brother, Rico, saw this as the perfect chance to get control of everything. Her brother decided to kidnap her, because he saw her as an impediment to him taking the power and he didn’t want her to know what had happened to her father. After a long time of being kept hidden, she escaped. She obviously wouldn’t stay quiet and act like nothing happened, she wasn’t going to be the same. She wasn't going to let her brother step on her like that, she was going to get her revenge for everything, and she was going to become the master and everyone would have to listen to her rules and she’d be the one in control now.  Great story! Jane escapes from her brother's clutches and finds a new, lifelong ally in the process. I enjoyed the dialogue so much and with lots of action the story moves forward at a good pace. Descriptions are just right, not overwhelming.  You can buy this book:
https://www.amazon.com/JANES-REVENGE-Women-business-BUSINESS-ebook https://www.goodreads.com/-jane-s-revenge You can follow the author: https://twitter.com/SmanthaSmith95 https://www.facebook.com/Samantha-Smith https://www.instagram.com/sama_nthasmith Copyright @ 2023 Mark L. Schultz except for the author’s introduction Multi-volume, multi-genre author Susan Sage introduces us to her latest and most personal book, a partially fictional memoir of recent ancestors from approximately 100 years ago, “Dancing in the Ring”: Detroit in the 1920s proved to be the Paris of the West for many—including Catherine McIntosh and Robert Sage. These two law school students are as passionate about each other as they are their dreams. From a poor family in the neighborhood of Corktown, Catherine learned early on, the necessity of being resilient. She becomes one of the first women in Detroit to obtain a law degree. Bob, the 'battling barrister,' boxes in order to pay for law school. Despite his gruff and tough-boy personality, he is a friend to all: judges, cops, and even a couple members of the notorious Purple Gang. The couple becomes legendary in legal circles for their commitment to social justice causes—as well as notorious in the local speakeasies and dance halls. At first, their optimism seems boundless, as it had for many following an era of trauma and challenges that included the 1918 flu pandemic. It isn't long before their passionate courtship turns into a tempestuous marriage. Then the Great Depression hits and their lives are forever changed.  The author has leaped several hurdles in one bound! Not only providing an interesting and satisfying story, but she also offers a fictional memoir of some of her ancestors and insight into America a century ago! The story itself is deep with multiple currents running through it and provides insights into the lives of a variety of people. I loved this story and so will you. I give it 4.8 stars!  You can buy this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Dancing-Ring-Susan-Sage-ebook https://www.goodreads.com/-dancing-in-the-ring https://www.barnesandnoble.com/dancing-in-the-ring-susan-e-sage https://www.blackrosewriting.com/romance/dancing-in-the-ring You can follow Susan Sage: http://twitter.com/SusanSage https://www.susansage1.com https://facebook.com/Susan-SageAuthor http://www.susansage.net http://pinterest.com/zanna56 https://www.goodreads.com/author/Susan_E_Sage http://facebook.com/ssage56 http://www.facebook.com/mentorandhermuse I have also reviewed another wonderful book by the author you can find the review at https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/a-mentor-and-her-muse-by-susan-sage Tags: History, historical, fiction, family, prohibition, law, lawyer, premonition, judge, school, college, dreams, Copyright © 2023 Mark L. Schultz except for the author’s introduction Multi-genre, multi-volume author, Maurice Barkley introduces us to the second volume in the Lost and Forgotten series, “The Secret Path”: When on a mission to recover some stolen military grade hardware, retired Army Ranger, James Cagney and an elite team of FBI agents discover just how hidden, and just how shocking, the past can be. An Egyptian tomb reveals an ancient secret. A Nazi labyrinth hides a terrible power. And a quest older than civilization sends James and his team on an incredible journey to somewhere very far away. But what Mr. Cagney doesn’t know, is somebody has been there before them…  What a great story of the adventures of the ever-growing Dance band! This story is so well written and the scope, indeed the series, is growing exponentially. I love science fiction and I love historical fiction, elements of the latter provide an interesting impetus and texture for the former. It is not often the two genres are combined in such an entertaining way. The author excels at dialogue and action, scene setting and description are in measured quantities that complement the story so very well. "The Secret Path" gets 4.8 stars from me.  You can buy this book:
https://www.goodreads.com/-the-secret-path https://www.barnesandnoble.com/lost-and-forgotten-the secret-path https://www.amazon.com/LOST-FORGOTTEN-Secret-Path-ebook You can follow the author: https://twitter.com/MauriceBarkley https://www.facebook.com/Maurice Barkley The author has many other books in multiple series. My review of the first book in the series: www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/lost-and-forgotten-discovery My review of the third book: www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/enigma My review of the fourth book: www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/toward-the-unknown-region teleportation, galaxies, Nazis, aliens, quest, adventure, AI, artificial intelligence, science fiction Copyright @ 2023 Mark L. Schultz except for the author’s introduction. Multi-volume, cozy mystery author, Mary Lu Scholl introduces us to the ninth book in the Trailer Park Travails series: When newcomers arrive in the park and bring the fame and excitement of southern California with them, residents see themselves in movies, on stage, or hanging on the arm of the handsome man. Unfortunately, life doesn't always work out the way we expect. The charming actor is killed, victim of a violent rage. Was it a rival for the affections of the ladies in the park? Was it jealousy from one of his many admirers? Patty doesn't fall in either category, but somehow she is still in the thick of things. Will she solve this one, or die trying?  On a good day, I am not nearly as curmudgeonly as Patty though I can be almost as rascally. I don't talk about the other days. I love how Patty has a nose for crime and manages to solve a crime with a minimum of blood and gore. I can seldom solve the crime before Patty, though I was close on this one. I like Bernie a lot, he is calm with a quirky, dry sense of humor. Just like me on a good day. I give 4.7 stars to Fatal Philandering!  You can buy this book:
https://www.amazon.com/FATAL-PHILANDERING-Trailer-Park-Travails https://www.goodreads.com/-fatal-philandering-mary-scholl You can follow the author: https://twitter.com/MaryLScholl1 www.facebook.com/maryluschollauthor/ https://www.instagram.com/maryluscholl https://www.amazon.com/author/maryluscholl My review of the first book of the Trailer Park Travails series, “Camper Catastrophe” can be found 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” can be found here: Mobile Mayhem: Book Two of Trailer Park Travails by Mary Lu Scholl - Word Refiner My review of the third book of the Trailer Park Travails series, “Birds, Bees and RVs” can be found 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”: https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/trailer-trauma-trailer-park-travails-book-4 My review of the second volume in the Nature Coast Calamities, “Big Foot and The Bentley”: https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/big-foot-and-the-bentley My review of the fourth book in the Nature Coast Calamities, "Pu'ka and the Pirates": www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/puka-and-the-pirates Tags: cozy, murder, mystery, Florida, pets, dog, cat, neighbors, fiction, action, Hollywood, actor, ghost Copyright © 2023 Mark L. Schultz except for the author’s introduction Debut author, Helen Ferrara introduces us to her book, “Creativity Stepping Into Wholeness”: ... I'm allowing myself to transform in ways that nurture my creativity, so that in essence I'm also effortlessly and spontaneously celebrating creativity, which again brings feelings of unbidden joy. We are all inherently creative beings. From a very early age, however, we are influenced by the hierarchical values of society; we are taught to focus on following the rules and striving for success by measurable standards, with very little importance placed on creative expression. Creativity: Stepping into Wholeness sheds light on this rigid way of life. Combining personal experience with extensive scholarly research, Dr Helen Ferrara leads us away from the stifling rules of always 'colouring in within the lines' towards a reunion with our own creativity, our own unique beingness. By embracing and nurturing our innate creativity, we become truly free to lead more fulfilling, joyful lives. Celebrating creativity is when you let go of everything that's been holding you back and you start dancing again to your own inner music - the music of your heart.  I learned so much about creativity that I had never thought about before. This book is refreshing about a topic that could have been dull and dry. I loved the scholarly personal narrative format. That is the key factor here and that writing style held my attention quite well. I am looking at creativity in a new way. We all are creative individuals and can express our creativity in unique ways. Creative expression is subject to many factors some of which are beyond our personal control. Creative expression can be a source of great personal satisfaction.  You can buy this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Creativity-Stepping-Wholeness-Helen-Ferrara https://www.angusrobertson.com.au/creativity-stepping-into-wholeness-helen-ferrara https://www.goodreads.com/-creativity-stepping-into-wholeness https://www.barnesandnoble.com/creativity-stepping-into-wholeness-helen-ferrara You can follow the author: https://www.helenferrara.com https://www.facebook.com/DrHelenFerrara https://www.instagram.com/dr_helen_ferrara https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-helen-ferrara https://twitter.com/DrHelenFerrara Copyright @ 2023 Mark L. Schultz except for the author’s introduction Multi-genre, multi-volume author Paul Thornton introduces us to his third volume about cruising, “The Joy of Cruising Again”: The Joy of Cruising was published in March 2019 shortly after a wonderful family cruise over Christmas 2018 which was briefly discussed in the culminating chapter, "Holidays." However, The Joy of Cruising was not about me and my family's cruising adventures but rather is a paean to the legion of passionate ocean cruisers worldwide. It just happened to be conceived of and written coinciding with the planning of my family's Christmas reunion cruise on the Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas. Nor is it a cruising guide—rather, a compendium of fun, informative cruising narratives, and profiles of cruisers who are passionate, have interesting stories and perspectives and embody the joy of cruising. Some are well-known, even celebrities—a Grammy Winner, TV Star, UK's first non-Royal, non-star performer Cruise Ship Godmother, a Poker Hall of Fame—many are "ordinary cruisers with extraordinary stories." I long to cruise as much as these people, or to the amazing locales, or on the unique vessels as the fascinating individuals, couples, and entrepreneurs I wrote about in The Joy of Cruising. In the meantime, I got to experience cruising vicariously through them by telling their stories. I found the experience both exhilarating and humbling, and incredibly fun. Coupled with the encouragement from reader feedback, I set out to write a follow-up, More Joy of Cruising. By March 2020, interviews of another group of amazing cruisers had been done and research and writing for More Joy of Cruising was half complete when the world changed and cruising came to a virtual sudden stop. The COVID-19 pandemic was upon us, and the cruise lockdown began. Writing More Joy of Cruising was halted; joy of any kind was in short supply in early 2020 as people were stricken, and died, and COVID-19 overwhelmed healthcare systems. After several months I restarted what had been More Joy of Cruising, renaming it Cruising Interrupted. Interspersed among the stories of fascinating cruisers were a few sagas involving cruisers who were on the ocean at the time the lockdown began; their cruise ships were directly impacted by COVID-19, and their return home was long-delayed and dramatic. "A ghost ship," said one. Cruising Interrupted was published in January 2021 at the height of the global cruising lockdown. The Joy of Cruising Again celebrates the return of cruising from the brink. It is the end of a trilogy that marvels at the spirit of people worldwide who enjoy this wonderful pastime and persevered in the face of the pandemic that threatened to steal the collective joy of the cruise community.  I have never been on a cruise but after reading this I am ready! Paul makes it seem so easy and fun. Though, during the Covid shutdown cruising was not happening for a long time! Paul does an excellent job of addressing the Covid-elephant in the room and how many avid cruisers and cruise employees survived as they held their collective breath during the shutdown. So many great stories, Paul has done an excellent job of translating the stories into an interesting narrative intermixed with insightful interviews with people in the industry and those who blog about cruising. The Joy of Cruising Again gets 4.8 stars. You should read this especially if you have never been on a cruise. Who knew there were so many different types of cruising?  You can buy this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Cruising-Again-Paul-Thornton https://www.goodreads.com/-the-joy-of-cruising-again https://www.barnesandnoble.com/the-joy-of-cruising-again-paul-c-thornton You can follow the author: https://twitter.com/joyofcruising http://www.thejoyofcruising.net http://www.facebook.com/TheJoyOfCruising/ http://www.instagram.com/thejoyofcruising/ http://www.amazon.com/author/paulthornton I reviewed the first book here: https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/the-joy-of-cruising I reviewed the second book here: https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/cruising-interrupted Copyright © 2023 Mark L. Schultz except for the author’s introduction Multi-volume, multi-genre author, Maurice Barkley introduces us to the first volume in the “Lost and Forgotten” series, “Discovery”: THE PAST IS NEVER DEAD, IT ONLY HIDES Where did it begin? Could it have been just days ago when a piece of advanced electronic equipment disappeared? Or was it in 1945 when a huge aircraft vanished, somewhere in Egypt? Or maybe the start was five thousand years ago when a great flood altered the future of an ancient society? Or possibly an event so far in the past that the only witness would have been something not quite man? And how do you pick up a trail not known to exist? Things do change quite a bit every thousand years or so. You may carefully mark a path through the deep woods, but if one of the marks disappears, as in time this surely must happen, you are in trouble. And how do you decide to set aside your daily affairs to follow you know not what to you know not where? A faint shadow that at any moment may dissolve and leave you alone in an extremely distant place. The FBI came looking, but the electronic device had vanished without a trace. Luckily someone high up remembered a man with unusual talents. Retired Army Ranger JIM CAGNEY feels stranded on the beach of retirement after his exciting career as an Army Ranger, but everything changes when two young FBI agents come looking for him. The memory and talents of this older man prove to be of great value in their search for the missing piece of sophisticated electronics. The will-o-the-wisp they chase is more the age of Mr. Cagney and is employing methods and devices of a bygone era to function and cover his tracks. For Jim it is simply a matter of perspective, experience and a penchant for puzzles. He did not hesitate and started a journey beyond his wildest dreams.  I was unsure what to expect, it seemed like a time-travel story, my favorite sub-genre in science fiction. I looked forward to reading the story. I missed the hints about all of the cloak-and-dagger stuff because I was caught up in the time-travel aspects. I loved the story completely! I loved the thoughtful attitude of Jim Cagney, his words were few most of the time but very impactful. He had some decent jokes also. All of the main characters were pretty real and added a lot to my enjoyment. The foreign settings brought a nice texture to the story also. I can't say more without revealing any spoilers. I would love to see a series about Jim when he was still an Army Ranger. All in all a fun and exciting read. 4.8 stars from me!  You can buy this book:
https://www.amazon.com/LOST-FORGOTTEN-Book-One-Discovery-ebook https://www.goodreads.com/-discovery-lost-and-forgotten https://www.barnesandnoble.com/lost-and-forgotten-discovery-maurice-barkley You can follow the author: https://twitter.com/MauriceBarkley https://www.facebook.com/Maurice Barkley The author has many other books in multiple series. My review of the second book in the series: www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/the-secret-path My review of the third book: www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/enigma My review of the fourth book: www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/toward-the-unknown-region teleportation, galaxies, Nazis, aliens, quest, adventure, AI, artificial intelligence Copyright @ 2023 Mark L. Schultz except for the author’s introduction. |
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