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December 2017

Here are all of the books we've reviewed that were published December 2017.

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The Fix

by Joseph S. Pete

"The Fix" is a short but powerful book with the force of a right hook or a squeezed-off bullet. Robert Downs’s "The Fix" is a breakneck noir thrill ride wherein the booze flows freely, the bullets fly, and the casinos exude despair.... Read More

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Duty Bound

by Charlene Oldham

"Duty Bound" is an emotionally affecting novel that delves into the lasting consequences of combat. Bob Larrañaga’s engaging novel "Duty Bound" captures the essence of the battles that many wounded warriors fight long after their... Read More

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Crash Boom Splash

by Kristine Morris

"Crash Boom Splash" is an engaging story of family love and friendship that shows what can happen when that love and caring are extended to the wider world. In Paul Sutherland’s beautifully illustrated children’s book, "Crash Boom... Read More

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Congazori

by Pallas Gates McCorquodale

"Congazori" is an entertaining and informative glimpse of how families and communities can work together to solve relevant issues through considerate, nonviolent means. A peaceful tribal community is threatened when trucks and machines... Read More

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Landslide

by Felicia Topp

"Landslide" is a hopeful and sympathetic story about friendship, loss, and growing up. Melissa Leet’s "Landslide" is the moving story of two childhood friends, Jill and Susie. The narrative follows Jill as she navigates the trials of... Read More

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Palpable Passions

by Claire Foster

"Palpable Passions" uses bright, earnest characters to show that a microcosm can be just as complicated as the big picture. Tom Corbett’s "Palpable Passions" is an emotional novel set against the backdrop of the American invasion of... Read More

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Mastership

by Melissa Wuske

The narrative is clear-sighted, open, and honest; as it traces Davidson’s transformation, it becomes inspiring. "Mastership" by Lorne Davidson is a memoir about overcoming financial failure and finding success through martial arts.... Read More

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Wake Up and Roar

by Kristine Morris

Papaji’s teachings shine a light on barriers to enlightenment and encourage leaping beyond them. "Wake Up and Roar" is Eli Jaxon-Bear’s compilation of the teachings of Sri H. W. L. Poonja instructions on shattering illusions,... Read More

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