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- Books Published August 1, 2014
August 1, 2014
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This allegorical tale is a clear comment on the frequent ridiculousness of political systems and the public’s fickleness in embracing ideas. Politicians have been known to use an array of tactics to distract the public from the real... Read More
This is a fascinating look into a period of Egypt’s history that will intrigue anyone who studies Middle Eastern politics. The ancient history of Egypt is fairly well publicized the world over, and little wonder; flamboyant royal tombs... Read More
This whimsical story offers a gentle reading experience for a lazy afternoon. Billed as a comic mystery, Stephen L. Goldstein’s short novel, Millie Campbell’s Millions, has a whodunit core and moves along smoothly chapter to chapter.... Read More
Tolton excels at providing a balanced portrayal of Healy, not hesitating to point out shortcomings or exaggerations in personal accounts or historical records. In Healy’s West, Gordon E. Tolton superbly chronicles the many facets of... Read More
A young, female CIA agent is this international thriller’s greatest strength. "Blur", by Vijay S. Shertukde, is an international spy novel set in the Middle East, India, and the United States. It pulls in aspects of technology and... Read More
This fast-paced thriller in the vein of Dan Brown may prove a guilty pleasure for those intrigued by the Third Reich’s fascination with magic and relics. "The C ENIGMA", the fast-paced debut from Spiros Gratsias, draws from the annals... Read More
This unpredictable story is an entertaining fictional view of old Hollywood, full of public glamor and private scandal. The tale of the small-town boy or girl who heads to Hollywood to be “discovered” is classic Americana. So is the... Read More
Eerie stories harkening back to the grand old tales of The Twilight Zone will thrill as they entertain. With his latest book, Peter Grandbois has offered two retellings of classic movies, bringing new twists to each. In the first... Read More