"ZAFTAN MISCREANTS" is a science fiction novel that pits the Zaftans and the Gundies against one another. Ensign Sam is an android, who was created by the navy. Sam is sent on mission aboard the Gundy flagship Tiger. Sam is an android, though she is...

This is an excellent story for kids from eight to twelve years old but others will enjoy it too. It is easy to read and a great mix of an old-fashioned country family and a robot. The combination alone is very imaginative and the author's...

Susan Russo Anderson's novel, "Death of a Serpent" (A Serafina Florio Mystery),is an engrossing mystery that jumps right into the action and holds the reader's attention to the very end. Three of Rosa's girls have been on her doorstep, dead, with a knife to their...

This is an impressive book with pictures and stories of people who change their ways and become native plant growers. Their beautiful wild gardens surround their homes and grace their communities with new life at every turn. Without being preachy or forceful, the author gives...

"Making Spirits Bright" is four individual stories by Fern Michaels, Elizabeth Bass, Rosalind Noonan and Nan Rossiter. Each story takes place during the Christmas season, but this is a good book that I would read any time of the year. ”Making Spirits...

JoJo Summers knows very well what a broken heart feels like. And she will do whatever she has to do to make sure it doesn’t happen again, so she strives to make sure she has no motions, no danger, and no pain in her life....

Niki Turner is a software engineer and gets her dream of landing the big account with Helitronics. Still dealing with the tragedy of losing her family, Niki puts her entire life into her job. Little did she know that she would be working with Kyle...

"Tangled" by Erica O'Rourke is the second in the trilogy. It would have been better if I had read the first book as this one does not quite stand alone. It takes a while for the reader to get the gist of the ground set...

Jim Thompson was a prolific writer during his lifetime. Unfortunately, it was not until after his death that he obtained a large following. His novels fall into the category of mystery. I think I would call them mystery with a unique twist. His characters are...

If the title of this book didn’t tickle my funny bone the setting would, Bugtussle, Mississippi. I think Granny of the Beverly Hillbillies mentioned Bugtussle often with great affection. The title and setting combined keyed me to the fact this was a book I wanted...

Retired environmental investigator David Samuels and his chemical-sniffing dog Blackout are contacted by David’s former employer and asked to investigate a recent occurrence right in their new backyard. Someone is polluting the French Broad River in Asheville, North Carolina, with benzene. David is tasked to...

"Listening to Republic: How Money Corrupts Congress-and a Plan to Stop It" by Lawrence Lessig reminded me of the importance of staying informed, staying pro-active, and getting involved. This is our nation and yet we as citizens have become lazy, contrite and apathetic. When a...

Twenty-five year old Matthew Graham's life has just been turned upside down. After the murder of his parents and the kidnapping of his baby brother Benji, he is left to take care of his six brothers and sisters as well as the Circle Eight, the...

From A to Z, author Suzy Bohnert defines the basic and not so basic terms of both college and professional football. Many accompanying definitions are cute alternate definitions people may associate with the term. Aimed primarily at women, this book helps to familiarize them with...

Do you believe in Santa? In an alternative universe the North Pole is not the enchanting frosted Christmas card place everyone would like it to be. In this reality, the North Pole is an industrial complex of dingy factories, churning out masses of toys. Elves...

"Lost Then Found" by Christina Freeburn is the first book in her 'New Beginnings Series'. A Christian based suspense thriller with a touch of sweet romance, it will keep the reader wondering throughout how it is going to end. Jonas Knight and his ex wife...

Buck Carlsbad has a gift. It is not necessarily one that many would want, though. This gift allows him to find bad spirits, "marks", and remove them from the havoc they are creating. Orphaned and left with too many questions for one person to contemplate,...

"The Cult Worship and the Warriors" is by Maria Sanctissima Trinidad. When Maria was invited enthusiastically by a colleague to attend a lecture she agreed. The speaker was described as an inspirational author with visionary gifts. She was impressed with the friendliness and warmth of...

The setting is Mexico, 1892, the Tomochic rebellion. Teresita Urrea’s people considered her a saint, and spiritual leader. The title Saint of Cabora embarrassed the humble young woman. Teresita was strong with a heart of gold. The people looked to her as their leader. Her...

"Pop. 1280" by Jim Thompson. Recently I have reviewed several of Jim Thompson’s audio books. His books are all intense, more than a bit off the wall and distinctive. Another thing that stands out in Thompson’s book is that the characters are all a mix of...