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A Demon's Quest
The Beginning Of The End
Charles Carfagno Jr.
2015 Gold Medal
209 Pages
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Fiction - Adventure
Reviewed by Stephen Fisher for Readers' Favorite
A Demon’s Quest - The Beginning of the End by Charles Carfagno Jr. is an epic fantasy adventure that begins with Gilex setting the ground work for his plans to awaken the Blood Knights and use them for the good of mankind. The next section introduces Repan, the self-proclaimed Lord of the Mind. With his powers of illusion and magic, he plans on ruling the region. Then the story switches back and forth between two friends, Torhan and Jacko. Jacko is a monk from the order of the White Fist. When Jacko’s return from his promotion contest is delayed, Torhan is manipulated into performing an errand for the mysterious Lord Grappin. Armed with an enchanted sword and dagger, he gets caught up in a whirlwind ride of adventures befitting the brand of Dungeon & Dragons.
Charles Carfagno’s characters are all unique and well described, from different species of fanatical humanoids, monstrous insects, magic, and swordplay to explicitly described martial arts. As a dungeon master of three decades, I was thoroughly entertained. I could easily visualize the rolls of the dice for saving throws when things didn't go in favor of our heroes. Your heart goes out to a character on an urgent mission with a time limit, when he loses his memory after hitting his head during an escape. I like my books smart, well written, gripping, full of action, and with a sense of humor. A Demon's Quest fires on all cylinders from the first page and leaves you wanting more. This is a must-read for D&D and fantasy fans.
A Demon’s Quest - The Beginning of the End by Charles Carfagno Jr. is an epic fantasy adventure that begins with Gilex setting the ground work for his plans to awaken the Blood Knights and use them for the good of mankind. The next section introduces Repan, the self-proclaimed Lord of the Mind. With his powers of illusion and magic, he plans on ruling the region. Then the story switches back and forth between two friends, Torhan and Jacko. Jacko is a monk from the order of the White Fist. When Jacko’s return from his promotion contest is delayed, Torhan is manipulated into performing an errand for the mysterious Lord Grappin. Armed with an enchanted sword and dagger, he gets caught up in a whirlwind ride of adventures befitting the brand of Dungeon & Dragons.
Charles Carfagno’s characters are all unique and well described, from different species of fanatical humanoids, monstrous insects, magic, and swordplay to explicitly described martial arts. As a dungeon master of three decades, I was thoroughly entertained. I could easily visualize the rolls of the dice for saving throws when things didn't go in favor of our heroes. Your heart goes out to a character on an urgent mission with a time limit, when he loses his memory after hitting his head during an escape. I like my books smart, well written, gripping, full of action, and with a sense of humor. A Demon's Quest fires on all cylinders from the first page and leaves you wanting more. This is a must-read for D&D and fantasy fans.
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Gambit of the Glass Crowns
Volume One of The Sundered Kingdoms Trilogy
Ethan Risso
2014 Finalist
372 Pages
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Fiction - Adventure
Reviewed by Lit Amri for Readers' Favorite
Gambit of the Glass Crowns by Ethan Risso is Volume One of The Sundered Kingdoms Trilogy. Connor unwillingly becomes a herald of his era, due to the poisonous Féinmhuinín’s arrow that nearly killed him. Wars, tension between clans, political conspiracy as well as magic and romance -- Connor must find his destined path through all this.
Gambit of the Glass Crowns hits the ground running with the attack of Castle Cærwyn in Chapter I. The pace of the story is excellent. Political drama, magic, and other elements blend perfectly in this exciting fantasy tale. I appreciate the fact that a glossary for characters' names and backgrounds is provided in the beginning of the novel. It certainly helps to identify with the diverse set of characters. Ethan Risso brilliantly weaves the story with faultless prose and ensures each character receives enough attention and development as the novel progresses.
Volume One is, without doubt, a great start for the trilogy, and I genuinely think that Ethan Risso has sealed his place in the writing industry through his debut. The plot is unpredictable and multi-layered. Readers will definitely gravitate toward Connor in no time, and will support his endeavors and cheer every time he survives an ordeal. I'm also fascinated with the Meïnir and I cannot wait to see how Connor will adjust to his new role in Arlais.
All in all, I highly recommend this beautifully crafted fantasy to fellow readers and I look forward to Volume Two of The Sundered Kingdoms Trilogy.
Gambit of the Glass Crowns by Ethan Risso is Volume One of The Sundered Kingdoms Trilogy. Connor unwillingly becomes a herald of his era, due to the poisonous Féinmhuinín’s arrow that nearly killed him. Wars, tension between clans, political conspiracy as well as magic and romance -- Connor must find his destined path through all this.
Gambit of the Glass Crowns hits the ground running with the attack of Castle Cærwyn in Chapter I. The pace of the story is excellent. Political drama, magic, and other elements blend perfectly in this exciting fantasy tale. I appreciate the fact that a glossary for characters' names and backgrounds is provided in the beginning of the novel. It certainly helps to identify with the diverse set of characters. Ethan Risso brilliantly weaves the story with faultless prose and ensures each character receives enough attention and development as the novel progresses.
Volume One is, without doubt, a great start for the trilogy, and I genuinely think that Ethan Risso has sealed his place in the writing industry through his debut. The plot is unpredictable and multi-layered. Readers will definitely gravitate toward Connor in no time, and will support his endeavors and cheer every time he survives an ordeal. I'm also fascinated with the Meïnir and I cannot wait to see how Connor will adjust to his new role in Arlais.
All in all, I highly recommend this beautifully crafted fantasy to fellow readers and I look forward to Volume Two of The Sundered Kingdoms Trilogy.
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Future Prometheus
Emergence & Evolution
J.M. Erickson
2014 Bronze Medal
242 Pages
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Fiction - Adventure
Reviewed by Maria Beltran for Readers' Favorite
J.M. Erickson’s Future Prometheus: Emergence & Evolution certainly does not disappoint his readers. Jose Melendez heads a US mission in Brazil where he witnesses a whole city’s male population going on a killing frenzy and ultimately being wiped out. An abnormal level of toxic steroids found in men is identified as the reason for the bizarre incident and worse, it is happening all over the world. Apparently, Melendez is immune from it and he becomes the key to eradicate the phenomenon. To examine his past, he is made to undergo cryogenic sleep but something goes horribly wrong. He wakes up after a hundred and sixty years of sleep to a world where mega-states are dominated by militant matriarchies, and populated by artificial persons and cybernetic life forms. With the help of cybernetic rescuers, he embarks on a mission to create a better world.
Fast paced, highly imaginative, and absolutely fascinating, Future Prometheus: Emergence & Evolution is a book that truly entertains. This is true for both fans of science fiction novels as well as for the general reader. The characters are quite interesting and varied. This is a story that tells of the struggles of the human species for survival. Threatened, we will go to extreme lengths in our quest for scientific knowledge because we believe it is the only way to save our race. This is also a story that reminds us of the risks that come in overreaching science and technology. In some instances, it can result in unintended consequences that can further disrupt the world as we know it.
I am awed by the fertile imagination of author J.M. Erickson in creating a new world order with very exciting characters. As a genius whose efforts to improve human existence may result in tragedy, the novel’s main protagonist is a character that you will not easily forget.
J.M. Erickson’s Future Prometheus: Emergence & Evolution certainly does not disappoint his readers. Jose Melendez heads a US mission in Brazil where he witnesses a whole city’s male population going on a killing frenzy and ultimately being wiped out. An abnormal level of toxic steroids found in men is identified as the reason for the bizarre incident and worse, it is happening all over the world. Apparently, Melendez is immune from it and he becomes the key to eradicate the phenomenon. To examine his past, he is made to undergo cryogenic sleep but something goes horribly wrong. He wakes up after a hundred and sixty years of sleep to a world where mega-states are dominated by militant matriarchies, and populated by artificial persons and cybernetic life forms. With the help of cybernetic rescuers, he embarks on a mission to create a better world.
Fast paced, highly imaginative, and absolutely fascinating, Future Prometheus: Emergence & Evolution is a book that truly entertains. This is true for both fans of science fiction novels as well as for the general reader. The characters are quite interesting and varied. This is a story that tells of the struggles of the human species for survival. Threatened, we will go to extreme lengths in our quest for scientific knowledge because we believe it is the only way to save our race. This is also a story that reminds us of the risks that come in overreaching science and technology. In some instances, it can result in unintended consequences that can further disrupt the world as we know it.
I am awed by the fertile imagination of author J.M. Erickson in creating a new world order with very exciting characters. As a genius whose efforts to improve human existence may result in tragedy, the novel’s main protagonist is a character that you will not easily forget.
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Entwined Paths
Tell Cotten
2014 Silver Medal
246 Pages
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Fiction - Adventure
Reviewed by Kathryn Bennett for Readers' Favorite
"Entwined Paths" by Tell Cotten takes you into Texas in 1872. A stagecoach is robbed, a young woman is taken, and two men are killed in the robbery. Yancy and Cooper Landon are soon in pursuit of the men who did it. Elsewhere the Landons' enemy Lee Mattingly is dealing with problems of his own. Betrayed, he sets out for vengeance. Along the path for that revenge he tries to help a young girl who is being held captive. Once Lee and the Landons cross paths they realize just how entwined the paths they are on are, and that they will have to go together.
Tell Cotten has written a fun fast-paced western that anyone who is a fan of the genre will enjoy. I have not read the first book in this series. However, I plan to go back and do that now. This could be a good stand alone. I enjoyed it even not having read the first. My favorite character is Lee; he might be different from Yancy and Cooper but I have always been drawn to the revenge-styled western men. The writing that Tell Cotten does is entertaining and everything is laid out in a way that makes the story flow. It has been a while since I have read a western that truly kept me as engaged as this one did. I could almost feel the heat and the dust from the wild west on my face. I would recommend this book to anyone who is ready to grab a six shooter and head out on for some adventure.
"Entwined Paths" by Tell Cotten takes you into Texas in 1872. A stagecoach is robbed, a young woman is taken, and two men are killed in the robbery. Yancy and Cooper Landon are soon in pursuit of the men who did it. Elsewhere the Landons' enemy Lee Mattingly is dealing with problems of his own. Betrayed, he sets out for vengeance. Along the path for that revenge he tries to help a young girl who is being held captive. Once Lee and the Landons cross paths they realize just how entwined the paths they are on are, and that they will have to go together.
Tell Cotten has written a fun fast-paced western that anyone who is a fan of the genre will enjoy. I have not read the first book in this series. However, I plan to go back and do that now. This could be a good stand alone. I enjoyed it even not having read the first. My favorite character is Lee; he might be different from Yancy and Cooper but I have always been drawn to the revenge-styled western men. The writing that Tell Cotten does is entertaining and everything is laid out in a way that makes the story flow. It has been a while since I have read a western that truly kept me as engaged as this one did. I could almost feel the heat and the dust from the wild west on my face. I would recommend this book to anyone who is ready to grab a six shooter and head out on for some adventure.
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Buried Threads
Volume 2
Kaylin McFarren
2014 Gold Medal
359 Pages
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Fiction - Adventure
Reviewed by Kim Anisi for Readers' Favorite
Buried Threads by Kaylin McFarren is the second book in a series - however, you can very well just read the book on its own without knowing what happened in book 1. In volume 2, Rachel and Chase travel to Japan to help a monk - who turns out to be a rather unusual monk - to recover a precious sword. Unfortunately, he failed to mention that there would be quite a few complications along the way. Like the Yakuza. And sharks.
I chose to read this book because I usually love books that are set in Japan. Combine this with some adventure and it promises to be a good read. I couldn't quite give the book five stars because it took a while until the adventure actually started. I think the first 30 percent of the book could be a bit shorter - but that's just me. I liked how the characters were all very well developed and how they each had more or less clear goals and ideas that were unique to them. Many authors who use Japan as a setting just have no idea at all of the culture. Buried Threads is one of the books that doesn't mess up the Japanese background (there are mistakes, but people who don't know very much about Japan won't notice them). If you can overlook the mistakes, then the story is really well written, entertaining, and just the right mix of adventure, culture, and excitement. After a slow start, the book gets harder and harder to put down. At some stage you simply have to keep reading until you arrive at the end.
Buried Threads by Kaylin McFarren is the second book in a series - however, you can very well just read the book on its own without knowing what happened in book 1. In volume 2, Rachel and Chase travel to Japan to help a monk - who turns out to be a rather unusual monk - to recover a precious sword. Unfortunately, he failed to mention that there would be quite a few complications along the way. Like the Yakuza. And sharks.
I chose to read this book because I usually love books that are set in Japan. Combine this with some adventure and it promises to be a good read. I couldn't quite give the book five stars because it took a while until the adventure actually started. I think the first 30 percent of the book could be a bit shorter - but that's just me. I liked how the characters were all very well developed and how they each had more or less clear goals and ideas that were unique to them. Many authors who use Japan as a setting just have no idea at all of the culture. Buried Threads is one of the books that doesn't mess up the Japanese background (there are mistakes, but people who don't know very much about Japan won't notice them). If you can overlook the mistakes, then the story is really well written, entertaining, and just the right mix of adventure, culture, and excitement. After a slow start, the book gets harder and harder to put down. At some stage you simply have to keep reading until you arrive at the end.
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Frozen Lies
R. A. Quinn
2013 Finalist
141 Pages
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Fiction - Adventure
Reviewed by Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite
Jacob Rohn is part of a special investigation team under the control of the State of Alaska's Attorney General. It is based in Anchorage, where Rohn lives with his black Labrador retriever, Archie. Rohn has been assigned to look into a six-month old case in Fort Yukon, a small town within the Arctic circle. A young Canadian couple, who were working as caretakers for a resort, were found dead in their cabin, and the case was initially considered to be a murder/suicide. Rohn travels up to Fort Yukon and visits the scene of the crime. On his way back to town, he narrowly escapes being killed by an unseen sniper. Rohn works with Chief Sully, the head of the Fort Yukon police, to finally determine if both the husband and wife were murdered and by whom.
"Frozen Lies" is an entertaining and fast-paced police procedural. I was intrigued by the novel's description as I enjoy reading books based in the frozen north, and I was not disappointed. The harsh, yet beautiful, environment found in the Arctic Circle is ever-present in this book. Author R.A. Quinn's unique insights as someone who worked in law enforcement, and who actually was a police officer in Fort Yukon, help make the book come alive. The reader gets to follow Rohn as he begins his investigation and starts looking for clues to solve the six-month case. Quinn's appreciation for nature in general, and that environment in particular, also lends a lyrical tone to the outdoor descriptions found in the book. I'm looking forward to further books in what could become a great series.
Jacob Rohn is part of a special investigation team under the control of the State of Alaska's Attorney General. It is based in Anchorage, where Rohn lives with his black Labrador retriever, Archie. Rohn has been assigned to look into a six-month old case in Fort Yukon, a small town within the Arctic circle. A young Canadian couple, who were working as caretakers for a resort, were found dead in their cabin, and the case was initially considered to be a murder/suicide. Rohn travels up to Fort Yukon and visits the scene of the crime. On his way back to town, he narrowly escapes being killed by an unseen sniper. Rohn works with Chief Sully, the head of the Fort Yukon police, to finally determine if both the husband and wife were murdered and by whom.
"Frozen Lies" is an entertaining and fast-paced police procedural. I was intrigued by the novel's description as I enjoy reading books based in the frozen north, and I was not disappointed. The harsh, yet beautiful, environment found in the Arctic Circle is ever-present in this book. Author R.A. Quinn's unique insights as someone who worked in law enforcement, and who actually was a police officer in Fort Yukon, help make the book come alive. The reader gets to follow Rohn as he begins his investigation and starts looking for clues to solve the six-month case. Quinn's appreciation for nature in general, and that environment in particular, also lends a lyrical tone to the outdoor descriptions found in the book. I'm looking forward to further books in what could become a great series.
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Shades of Death
The Gauntlet Runner Book II
S. Thomas Bailey
2013 Gold Medal
383 Pages
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Fiction - Adventure
Reviewed by Anne Boling for Readers' Favorite
S. Thomas Bailey continues the saga of the Jacob Murray family in “Shades of Death: The Gauntlet Runner, Book II.” In book one we met Private Jacob Murray from Pennsylvanian and watched as he became a scout for George Washington’s Provincial Militia, in the Ohio Valley. The year was 1754 and the French were invading the English land. Twenty six year old Jacob left his wife Maggie at home to care for their four children and the farm. A raiding party of the French and Huron raided the farm taking his family captive. Jacob was determined to find his family and rescue them. “Shades of Death” picks up where Book I left off. Maggie escaped the Huron only to be sold to a French merchant. Jacob along with Joshua and One-Ear form a plan to rescue Maggie but things go terribly wrong. Maggie and One-Ear journey north toward Canada in an attempt to avoid the French; along their way they meet several tribes of Indians. Jacob is captured by the French and only with the help of Joshua does he manage to escape. Will the Murrays ever be reunited?
I had the honor of reviewing book I in this series and I was enthralled with the plot. It is a great honor to have the opportunity to now review book II. The plot is realistic and the author seems to have captured the essence of the era. The characters marched off the pages and into my heart. As I read this tale it was easy to become engaged in the action. It was like watching a play take place on the stage of my mind’s eye. “Shades of Death” is an exciting historical fiction. This book would make a great mini-series. I look forward to the next installment. Please Mr. Bailey, don’t keep me waiting.
S. Thomas Bailey continues the saga of the Jacob Murray family in “Shades of Death: The Gauntlet Runner, Book II.” In book one we met Private Jacob Murray from Pennsylvanian and watched as he became a scout for George Washington’s Provincial Militia, in the Ohio Valley. The year was 1754 and the French were invading the English land. Twenty six year old Jacob left his wife Maggie at home to care for their four children and the farm. A raiding party of the French and Huron raided the farm taking his family captive. Jacob was determined to find his family and rescue them. “Shades of Death” picks up where Book I left off. Maggie escaped the Huron only to be sold to a French merchant. Jacob along with Joshua and One-Ear form a plan to rescue Maggie but things go terribly wrong. Maggie and One-Ear journey north toward Canada in an attempt to avoid the French; along their way they meet several tribes of Indians. Jacob is captured by the French and only with the help of Joshua does he manage to escape. Will the Murrays ever be reunited?
I had the honor of reviewing book I in this series and I was enthralled with the plot. It is a great honor to have the opportunity to now review book II. The plot is realistic and the author seems to have captured the essence of the era. The characters marched off the pages and into my heart. As I read this tale it was easy to become engaged in the action. It was like watching a play take place on the stage of my mind’s eye. “Shades of Death” is an exciting historical fiction. This book would make a great mini-series. I look forward to the next installment. Please Mr. Bailey, don’t keep me waiting.
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The Forgotten Queen
Retelling Camelot
Annette Mackey
2013 Silver Medal
313 Pages
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Fiction - Adventure
Reviewed by Donna Wharton for Readers' Favorite
Camelot is a very popular story and retold over and over throughout the years. A wonderful love story/love triangle with adventure. And of course there is Merlin and 'The Lady of the Lake' and things you never knew. Here we find somewhat of a twist if you will, a "what if". What if there was a "Forgotten Queen" other than Guinevere? What if Arthur found someone to love him with HER whole heart? It only takes one idea to spin a story in an entirely different direction. Wherever you look there is something new being intertwined, interjected, and introduced into this wonderful story. And it never takes away from how wonderful the original story has always been. Avalon or Ava as she is called is The Lady of the Lake's daughter by Merlin. She is at the very center of everything meaningful about Excalibur.
Understanding why Arthur wanted Guinevere and insisted on marrying her, and why she and Lancelot would not tell Arthur about their affair made a lot of sense. At the same time you are torn by watching all of their hearts in turmoil without the ability to have comfort. Then there are Knights of the Round Table here too and they are as loyal as ever to the king and to one another. Take a chance on the retelling of Camelot in "The Forgotten Queen". You won't be disappointed!
Camelot is a very popular story and retold over and over throughout the years. A wonderful love story/love triangle with adventure. And of course there is Merlin and 'The Lady of the Lake' and things you never knew. Here we find somewhat of a twist if you will, a "what if". What if there was a "Forgotten Queen" other than Guinevere? What if Arthur found someone to love him with HER whole heart? It only takes one idea to spin a story in an entirely different direction. Wherever you look there is something new being intertwined, interjected, and introduced into this wonderful story. And it never takes away from how wonderful the original story has always been. Avalon or Ava as she is called is The Lady of the Lake's daughter by Merlin. She is at the very center of everything meaningful about Excalibur.
Understanding why Arthur wanted Guinevere and insisted on marrying her, and why she and Lancelot would not tell Arthur about their affair made a lot of sense. At the same time you are torn by watching all of their hearts in turmoil without the ability to have comfort. Then there are Knights of the Round Table here too and they are as loyal as ever to the king and to one another. Take a chance on the retelling of Camelot in "The Forgotten Queen". You won't be disappointed!
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Lost City of the Condor
Vickie Britton and Loretta Jackson
2013 Finalist
289 Pages
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Fiction - Adventure
Reviewed by Paul Johnson for Readers' Favorite
Archeologist Arla Vaughn didn’t know what to expect when she was summoned to the hospital by a man she didn’t know, a man on his deathbed, the victim of a hit and run accident. There she learns of a missing journal that acts as a map to find an ancient city. She also learns that her more than friend Lance Hayden is missing on his search for the Lost City of the Condor and the Golden Condor of the Inca's. She quickly realizes she must go and complete the journey and find him, no matter what. When she arrives in Peru she is approached by a mysterious peddler who shows her a small authentic looking artifact, a statue identical to those found only in rare Inca tombs located high in the Andes. Arla suspects this is a genuine artifact, perhaps stolen from the same Capacocha burial site her co-worker, Lance Hayden, is seeking. But, things get out of hand very quickly as she is kidnapped, shot at, lied to and not really sure who she can trust. And to complicate matters, she must find out if her missing friend is dead or alive. In a race against time to find and protect the relics, Arla must travel to a snowy mountain peak and a clash with the looters for the most priceless treasure of all – the golden condor!
"The Lost City of the Condor" is a very well-written and exciting story, filled with danger, intrigue, and murder. I found it refreshing that the authors put together a superb plot with a generous blend of history and the geography of the area without using a tour guide approach. The action starts with the opening chapter and never ceases. The characterization is good. All in all, a well-thought-out story.
Archeologist Arla Vaughn didn’t know what to expect when she was summoned to the hospital by a man she didn’t know, a man on his deathbed, the victim of a hit and run accident. There she learns of a missing journal that acts as a map to find an ancient city. She also learns that her more than friend Lance Hayden is missing on his search for the Lost City of the Condor and the Golden Condor of the Inca's. She quickly realizes she must go and complete the journey and find him, no matter what. When she arrives in Peru she is approached by a mysterious peddler who shows her a small authentic looking artifact, a statue identical to those found only in rare Inca tombs located high in the Andes. Arla suspects this is a genuine artifact, perhaps stolen from the same Capacocha burial site her co-worker, Lance Hayden, is seeking. But, things get out of hand very quickly as she is kidnapped, shot at, lied to and not really sure who she can trust. And to complicate matters, she must find out if her missing friend is dead or alive. In a race against time to find and protect the relics, Arla must travel to a snowy mountain peak and a clash with the looters for the most priceless treasure of all – the golden condor!
"The Lost City of the Condor" is a very well-written and exciting story, filled with danger, intrigue, and murder. I found it refreshing that the authors put together a superb plot with a generous blend of history and the geography of the area without using a tour guide approach. The action starts with the opening chapter and never ceases. The characterization is good. All in all, a well-thought-out story.
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The Scales of Six
Rosean Mile
2013 Honorable Mention
416 Pages
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Fiction - Adventure
Reviewed by Maria Beltran for Readers' Favorite
Rosean Mile's "The Scales of Six" is the unique story of independent curator Gail Weaver. While she is collecting relics in Indonesia, she discovers a wonder plant that grows widely in the region of Sumatra. It can turn any type of hair into beautiful locks. Smuggling plant clippings into the United States of America, she starts a cosmetic company by manufacturing a brand of shampoo made from the Sumatran plant. With her sister Fran and an Indonesian scientist, Gail embarks on a life of finance, business, legal battle as well as romance. However, her greatest challenge is the ephemeral plant itself and the story takes a turn that nobody would expect.
"The Scales of Six" is an intriguing story that centers on greed and the force of nature. Author Rosean Mile successfully incorporates the elements of financial struggle, business competition, vanity and romance in her novel. Together with an old myth that surrounds the Sumatran plant, all these elements come together to produce an interesting story that should excite the readers. I particularly like the development of the plot with its exciting build up of suspense and the mixing of the traditional and contemporary world. Exotic Indonesia is absolutely the right setting for the traditional and the surreal while the corporate world of America provides a real and ruthless world of contemporary business. In a world that is becoming very obsessed with monetary success, "The Scales of Six" is surely a relevant read.
Rosean Mile's "The Scales of Six" is the unique story of independent curator Gail Weaver. While she is collecting relics in Indonesia, she discovers a wonder plant that grows widely in the region of Sumatra. It can turn any type of hair into beautiful locks. Smuggling plant clippings into the United States of America, she starts a cosmetic company by manufacturing a brand of shampoo made from the Sumatran plant. With her sister Fran and an Indonesian scientist, Gail embarks on a life of finance, business, legal battle as well as romance. However, her greatest challenge is the ephemeral plant itself and the story takes a turn that nobody would expect.
"The Scales of Six" is an intriguing story that centers on greed and the force of nature. Author Rosean Mile successfully incorporates the elements of financial struggle, business competition, vanity and romance in her novel. Together with an old myth that surrounds the Sumatran plant, all these elements come together to produce an interesting story that should excite the readers. I particularly like the development of the plot with its exciting build up of suspense and the mixing of the traditional and contemporary world. Exotic Indonesia is absolutely the right setting for the traditional and the surreal while the corporate world of America provides a real and ruthless world of contemporary business. In a world that is becoming very obsessed with monetary success, "The Scales of Six" is surely a relevant read.
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