Book Review
Outland Exile
by James Burt
Led by a foulmouthed female protagonist, this unique and entertaining dystopian adventure is full of well-drawn characters. Clark Boutwell’s "Outland Exile" is a hard-edged dystopian sci-fi adventure depicting the struggles between the...
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Twin River III
by James Burt
From the first to last page, this action-packed, exciting mystery is never dull. “I’m no good at this.” This utterance from weary protagonist Wesley Palladin, as he confides in his lover, Jane Romano, seems indicative of Palladin...
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Crash Lane News
by James Burt
"Crash Lane News" is an unquestionable bible for those hitting the road, a lifesaver packed in the glove box. Right off the bat, "Crash Lane News" declares itself a self-help book. On today’s highways, travelers have to be aware of...
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Shasta and Her Cubs
by James Burt
"Shasta and Her Cubs" shines with the writer’s love of his subject. When mother grizzly Shasta gives birth to her three cubs, Kodiak, Koda, and Mato, she spends her time nurturing and protecting them so that they’ll grow up in the...
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Thank You for the Shoes
by James Burt
This epic narrative of Italian immigrants in America is entertaining and insightful. Raffaela Marie Rizzo’s "Thank You for the Shoes" is a realistic portrait of a young man’s quest to make something of himself as an immigrant in the...
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Over the Tightrope
by James Burt
This unique gumbo of a novel blurs the lines between the spirit world and reality, mixing fantasy and cosmic genres with an adventure story. Asif Ismael’s "Over the Tightrope", an adventure with heavy doses of spirituality and...
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Cold War Controller
by James Burt
With a good dash of humor, this down-to-earth military memoir is a refreshing addition to the genre. Memoirs of military or war experiences often revel in hell-on-earth carnage, sentimental frat house-type memories, or heavy-handed...
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Financial Inclusion at the Bottom of the Pyramid
by James Burt
Realini and Mehta have written a well-researched and engaging go-to guide to modern financial service practices. With the economy in a slump and high rates of personal debt, "Financial Inclusion at the Bottom of the Pyramid" comes along...