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Blue Vendetta
Hugh Ellis
2010 Honorable Mention
404 Pages
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Fiction - Thriller - General
Reviewed by Molly Edwards for Readers' Favorite
I was a little iffy choosing this particular book to review; I am so glad I did. This book is written in fictional form with a true-to-life story line. I was truly in shock to read fiction that had so much truth. It made me stop and think about my insurance policy. Wow! I work in a pharmacy everyday so reading about this kind of stuff and then working around it has me often comparing the two. It makes me think about how many people out there are being scammed.
That being said, I am truly happy that I can give this book 5 stars for many reasons. It was entertaining, riveting, informative and left me thinking about things. That's a good book in my opinion! Please do not delay getting a copy of "Blue Vendetta"! You'll be in for a shock but it will be worth it!
I was a little iffy choosing this particular book to review; I am so glad I did. This book is written in fictional form with a true-to-life story line. I was truly in shock to read fiction that had so much truth. It made me stop and think about my insurance policy. Wow! I work in a pharmacy everyday so reading about this kind of stuff and then working around it has me often comparing the two. It makes me think about how many people out there are being scammed.
That being said, I am truly happy that I can give this book 5 stars for many reasons. It was entertaining, riveting, informative and left me thinking about things. That's a good book in my opinion! Please do not delay getting a copy of "Blue Vendetta"! You'll be in for a shock but it will be worth it!
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The Chain
Jeffrey M. Preston
2010 Gold Medal
244 Pages
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Fiction - Thriller - General
Reviewed by Anne Boiling for Readers' Favorite
Eight years ago, Kylee disappeared. Her parents, Stan and Maggie, mourn her loss. Their desperation destroys their marriage. Just as suddenly as Kylee disappears, she reappears. She is wearing the same party dress, and she appears to be the same age. More than one faction is after the prize. This is truly a love story where the parents will risk anything to protect their daughter.
When I started reading "The Chain", I suspected a typical kidnapping/missing girl plot. "The Chain" is anything but typical. The plot is original, unique, and fantastic! The characters are well developed. There are unexpected twists and turns that keep the reader eagerly turning the pages. At times the reader will be guessing, who are the good guys? Will the Weavers survive? Is Kylee really the daughter of the Weavers? Who is the Big Man? This book has it all including a Native American hero. I want to tell you more about this book, but it would spoil the story if I did. This book is a must read, put it at the top of your reading list for this summer!
Eight years ago, Kylee disappeared. Her parents, Stan and Maggie, mourn her loss. Their desperation destroys their marriage. Just as suddenly as Kylee disappears, she reappears. She is wearing the same party dress, and she appears to be the same age. More than one faction is after the prize. This is truly a love story where the parents will risk anything to protect their daughter.
When I started reading "The Chain", I suspected a typical kidnapping/missing girl plot. "The Chain" is anything but typical. The plot is original, unique, and fantastic! The characters are well developed. There are unexpected twists and turns that keep the reader eagerly turning the pages. At times the reader will be guessing, who are the good guys? Will the Weavers survive? Is Kylee really the daughter of the Weavers? Who is the Big Man? This book has it all including a Native American hero. I want to tell you more about this book, but it would spoil the story if I did. This book is a must read, put it at the top of your reading list for this summer!
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Dead Game
An Emily Stone Mystery
Jennifer Chase
2010 Bronze Medal
376 Pages
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Fiction - Thriller - General
Reviewed by Anne Boling for Readers' Favorite
Emily uses her talents and resources to find child predators. She is usually a step or two ahead of the police. She anonymously submits the information to the police leading them to the victim and the perpetrator. Rick Lopez is her law-enforcement mentor.
Emily’s friend Milt is murdered by a serial killer. Emily and Rick begin investigating. Milt’s friends Jordan and Derek assist in the search for the killer. The trail leads them deep into the world of online social networking and to the company where Jordan and Derek work. The murders revolve around Dead Game. Rick and Emily are in grave danger when the killer shifts his focus on them.
Jennifer Chase offers readers an action packed thriller. She continues to develop the characters we all came to love in Compulsion. There is a bit of romance developing between Emily and Rick. Jordan is attracted to Emily causing just a bit of jealousy from Rick. Chase continues to hone her writing skills.
I enjoyed Compulsion, I love Dead Game. There are plenty of twists and turns to keep the reader on the edge of their seat. Dead Game shines light of the danger of online networking. I enjoy being online and there is a lot of good out there in cyber land; however, there is also a lot of bad. Dead Game reminds us to be careful. Chase is at the top of my author list. Don’t miss this one! Get your copy today.
Emily uses her talents and resources to find child predators. She is usually a step or two ahead of the police. She anonymously submits the information to the police leading them to the victim and the perpetrator. Rick Lopez is her law-enforcement mentor.
Emily’s friend Milt is murdered by a serial killer. Emily and Rick begin investigating. Milt’s friends Jordan and Derek assist in the search for the killer. The trail leads them deep into the world of online social networking and to the company where Jordan and Derek work. The murders revolve around Dead Game. Rick and Emily are in grave danger when the killer shifts his focus on them.
Jennifer Chase offers readers an action packed thriller. She continues to develop the characters we all came to love in Compulsion. There is a bit of romance developing between Emily and Rick. Jordan is attracted to Emily causing just a bit of jealousy from Rick. Chase continues to hone her writing skills.
I enjoyed Compulsion, I love Dead Game. There are plenty of twists and turns to keep the reader on the edge of their seat. Dead Game shines light of the danger of online networking. I enjoy being online and there is a lot of good out there in cyber land; however, there is also a lot of bad. Dead Game reminds us to be careful. Chase is at the top of my author list. Don’t miss this one! Get your copy today.
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Mr. Smoke
Robert Preston Walker
2010 Silver Medal
436 Pages
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Fiction - Thriller - General
Reviewed by Anne Boiling for Readers' Favorite
There is much more to Damon Gray than meets the eye. He is a gifted pianist. He has an enhanced bond with his parents. He was only fourteen when they were murdered by a Terrorist Bomb. At that moment, Damon visited the Elsewhere for the first time. When he returned he was colorblind and had lost all of his “special gifts.” Fourteen years later his grandparents died in a plane crash. Once again, he visited the Elsewhere. He continued playing concert piano but was an empty man. Photographers referred to him as the Gray Ghost because he refused to allow himself to be photographed. The name was fitting, for inside he was dead.
He was sitting in his hotel room, listening to the news report of another terrorist bombing, when he once again visited the Elsewhere. He returned this time with all of his special gifts, and more.
Damon Gray became a Terrorist Bomber's worst nightmare. Damon had all his special abilities back and he hated terrorist bombers with an insane passion. He could easily slip in and out of a terrorist camp without being detected. He immobilized his target and issued a warning. There was only one warning per Terrorist Bomber. His next visit was to exterminate the murderer. It was Payback time.
I am amazed that Mr. Smoke is Robert Preston Walker’s first novel. He writes like a seasoned author. The plot is crisp, exciting and entertaining. The twists and turns will keep the reader eagerly turning the pages. This science fiction thriller has great depth. The characters are multidimensional and come to life on the pages of this book. I am sure this will become a series; Mr. Walker, PLEASE, this has to be a series. I want to read more about Mr. Smoke. I will be very surprised if Mr. Smoke doesn’t show up in theaters.
There is much more to Damon Gray than meets the eye. He is a gifted pianist. He has an enhanced bond with his parents. He was only fourteen when they were murdered by a Terrorist Bomb. At that moment, Damon visited the Elsewhere for the first time. When he returned he was colorblind and had lost all of his “special gifts.” Fourteen years later his grandparents died in a plane crash. Once again, he visited the Elsewhere. He continued playing concert piano but was an empty man. Photographers referred to him as the Gray Ghost because he refused to allow himself to be photographed. The name was fitting, for inside he was dead.
He was sitting in his hotel room, listening to the news report of another terrorist bombing, when he once again visited the Elsewhere. He returned this time with all of his special gifts, and more.
Damon Gray became a Terrorist Bomber's worst nightmare. Damon had all his special abilities back and he hated terrorist bombers with an insane passion. He could easily slip in and out of a terrorist camp without being detected. He immobilized his target and issued a warning. There was only one warning per Terrorist Bomber. His next visit was to exterminate the murderer. It was Payback time.
I am amazed that Mr. Smoke is Robert Preston Walker’s first novel. He writes like a seasoned author. The plot is crisp, exciting and entertaining. The twists and turns will keep the reader eagerly turning the pages. This science fiction thriller has great depth. The characters are multidimensional and come to life on the pages of this book. I am sure this will become a series; Mr. Walker, PLEASE, this has to be a series. I want to read more about Mr. Smoke. I will be very surprised if Mr. Smoke doesn’t show up in theaters.
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Havana
Killing Castro
David Pereda
2009 Honorable Mention
322 Pages
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Fiction - Thriller - General
Reviewed by Anne Boling for Readers' Favorite
When Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Raymond Peters was called to return to Cuba, he found himself embroiled in a plot to replace Fidel Castro and bring democracy back to the country. He is reunited with Sonia and discovers he has a son. He refused to desert them a second time. His plan was to bring them back to Miami with him. When Castro was murdered Dr. Peters was implicated. Was the murdered man really Castro?
Killing Castro has a well written plot. The suspense grabs the reader's attention from the beginning and holds it to the end. The characters are quite intriguing. The character of Dr. Peters is overshadowed by the sexy assassin Marcela. If you like a good mystery filled with espionage, you will enjoy this book.
When Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Raymond Peters was called to return to Cuba, he found himself embroiled in a plot to replace Fidel Castro and bring democracy back to the country. He is reunited with Sonia and discovers he has a son. He refused to desert them a second time. His plan was to bring them back to Miami with him. When Castro was murdered Dr. Peters was implicated. Was the murdered man really Castro?
Killing Castro has a well written plot. The suspense grabs the reader's attention from the beginning and holds it to the end. The characters are quite intriguing. The character of Dr. Peters is overshadowed by the sexy assassin Marcela. If you like a good mystery filled with espionage, you will enjoy this book.
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Painless
Bill Poje
2009 Gold Medal
368 Pages
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Fiction - Thriller - General
Reviewed by Anne Boling for Readers' Favorite
Our story begins with Augustus "Aug" Valentine, the President of Trove Import-Export. Aug is mugged. The culprits make off with the precious jewels he smuggled into the country. The event draws Aug deep into organized crime. Basically they want to do him in.
Painless is not a quick read. The plot is complex. There are many subplots and characters all taking place at once. Bill Poje is a master at multitasking. He successfully brings the plots and characters together to create a mystery that will keep readers on the edge of their seat. Poje refers to his book as modern noir genre. This is the perfect description of Painless for Aug finds himself embroiled in what seems to be a hopeless situation. He has to overcome the force threatening to take him down. I know a good book when I read one and this book is not good it is great. Aug is an exquisite character. He is handsome, a slick ladies man. He thinks fast on his feet.
Poje has included a sexy bombshell named, Jocelyn. The intimate scenes are steamy. Ah, but he doesn't stop there, Poje includes a hurricane. This book is fast paced and will keep readers eagerly turning the pages. This book contains a lot of sex, violence and adult language.
Our story begins with Augustus "Aug" Valentine, the President of Trove Import-Export. Aug is mugged. The culprits make off with the precious jewels he smuggled into the country. The event draws Aug deep into organized crime. Basically they want to do him in.
Painless is not a quick read. The plot is complex. There are many subplots and characters all taking place at once. Bill Poje is a master at multitasking. He successfully brings the plots and characters together to create a mystery that will keep readers on the edge of their seat. Poje refers to his book as modern noir genre. This is the perfect description of Painless for Aug finds himself embroiled in what seems to be a hopeless situation. He has to overcome the force threatening to take him down. I know a good book when I read one and this book is not good it is great. Aug is an exquisite character. He is handsome, a slick ladies man. He thinks fast on his feet.
Poje has included a sexy bombshell named, Jocelyn. The intimate scenes are steamy. Ah, but he doesn't stop there, Poje includes a hurricane. This book is fast paced and will keep readers eagerly turning the pages. This book contains a lot of sex, violence and adult language.
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Through The Triangle
C.P. Stewart
2009 Bronze Medal
390 Pages
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Fiction - Thriller - General
Reviewed by Anne Boling for Readers' Favorite
The Bermuda Triangle has long been an unsolved mystery. C.P. Stewart begins, Through The Triangle with the murder of Allen Cranston by Manny Contraldo. Manny heads on a deep sea fishing expedition in hopes of escaping the police.
Manny along with the other passengers, Mason Bankowski, Captain of the Oblique View and his first mate Juan, Jake and Nathan Meyers encounter into a freak storm which sends them over 300 years into the future. They must work together if they are to survive. Jake is very intelligent and seems to catch on to what is happening faster than the others. They meet mutant animals, half human/half animals, large ants and other dangers. The biggest danger may be the killer in their midst.
It has been a long time since I read a science fiction book that captivated me the way Through the Triangle did. It has elements that intrigue me time travel and the Devil’s Triangle. The main characters were well developed. Some of the secondary characters could have used some fleshing out. Stewart did a terrific job of imagining the technology of the future. Is this what we have ahead of us?
The Bermuda Triangle has long been an unsolved mystery. C.P. Stewart begins, Through The Triangle with the murder of Allen Cranston by Manny Contraldo. Manny heads on a deep sea fishing expedition in hopes of escaping the police.
Manny along with the other passengers, Mason Bankowski, Captain of the Oblique View and his first mate Juan, Jake and Nathan Meyers encounter into a freak storm which sends them over 300 years into the future. They must work together if they are to survive. Jake is very intelligent and seems to catch on to what is happening faster than the others. They meet mutant animals, half human/half animals, large ants and other dangers. The biggest danger may be the killer in their midst.
It has been a long time since I read a science fiction book that captivated me the way Through the Triangle did. It has elements that intrigue me time travel and the Devil’s Triangle. The main characters were well developed. Some of the secondary characters could have used some fleshing out. Stewart did a terrific job of imagining the technology of the future. Is this what we have ahead of us?
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The 6th Seal
J.M. Emanuel
2009 Silver Medal
318 Pages
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Fiction - Thriller - General
Reviewed by Anne Boling for Readers' Favorite
J.M. Emanuel's look at the future follows three believers as they resist the anti-Christ; who is leading a new world order. In this version of end days, the elect are not raptured out before the tribulation. Daniel, Revelations, Isaiah, Malachi, etc are all prophetic books of the Bible. They warn us of what is to come in the last days. J.M. Emanuel shares with readers his vision of what the future may hold.
Many authors have recently attempted to share a contemporary account of the future. The Left Behind Series is one such attempt. While I enjoyed that series, I felt they lost focus toward the end of the work. The 6th Seal is a much darker look at the future. While Emanuel follows Biblical prophecy, he does with a different perspective than most authors. Emanuel's former military expertise shines through in this version of Armageddon.
There are three views (that I know of) regarding the rapture. 1. Pre....The Left Behind Series focuses on this theory. 2. Post 3. Mid...this is the theory. The 6th Seal is based on. I do not know which theory is correct. I hope it is Pre. But I suspect from my studies it will be Mid. Regardless of your belief, this is a great fictional novel with bits of truth built in.
J.M. Emanuel's look at the future follows three believers as they resist the anti-Christ; who is leading a new world order. In this version of end days, the elect are not raptured out before the tribulation. Daniel, Revelations, Isaiah, Malachi, etc are all prophetic books of the Bible. They warn us of what is to come in the last days. J.M. Emanuel shares with readers his vision of what the future may hold.
Many authors have recently attempted to share a contemporary account of the future. The Left Behind Series is one such attempt. While I enjoyed that series, I felt they lost focus toward the end of the work. The 6th Seal is a much darker look at the future. While Emanuel follows Biblical prophecy, he does with a different perspective than most authors. Emanuel's former military expertise shines through in this version of Armageddon.
There are three views (that I know of) regarding the rapture. 1. Pre....The Left Behind Series focuses on this theory. 2. Post 3. Mid...this is the theory. The 6th Seal is based on. I do not know which theory is correct. I hope it is Pre. But I suspect from my studies it will be Mid. Regardless of your belief, this is a great fictional novel with bits of truth built in.
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