Book Review
The Actor
Gardham expertly weaves flashbacks, and the main character’s spotty memory, with parallel present-day scenes in this psychological mystery. Ethan Jones can’t make up his mind. He planned on a dependable career as a mechanical...
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Outside In
After one of his students dies, a teacher loses himself in sex, drugs, and rock and roll in this insightful coming-of-age story. Doug Cooper’s debut novel gets off to a stunning and unsettling start before becoming a more familiar,...
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Colours
Avid readers of erotica will appreciate the titillating tidbits in Dale’s highly charged memoir. Leon Dale’s explicit memoir of sexual awakening holds nothing back. In "Colours", the first-time author chronicles his life under the...
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Be Strong, Be Tough, Be Smart
Personal stories and thoughtful analysis help families cope with the day-to-day life of parenting a child with autism. What good is common sense if your situation is uncommon? That’s the question Donato Alfredano kept asking when his...
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Sent to Soar
Poos-Benson keeps readers engaged with constant questioning and spiritual analysis. Self-help books that urge us to follow our passions, find our bliss, or live our true purpose tend to be one-note wonders—often aligned with a single...
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Fractured Truth
Traditionally feminine ideals of community and cooperation are celebrated here as sources of great power. Rachel McClellan holds nothing back in the fast-paced, dramatic conclusion to her popular fantasy series. In the final installment...
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Reckoning
Bleak beginnings drive Richard to foolhardy lengths in an effort to escape his roots, revealing universal insights into family and youth. Relentless roadblocks stall Richard Logan’s journey to manhood in this moody coming-of-age story...
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The Runaway Witch and the Laughing Bear
Perceptive dialogue adds to the scenery of this novel, conveying both the characters’ personalities and their social context. Modern urban grit meets traditional folklore in William Lightning’s "The Runaway Witch and the Laughing...