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  2. Books Published August 12, 2014

August 12, 2014

Here are all of the books we've reviewed that were published August 12, 2014. You can also view all of the books we've reviewed that were published anytime in August 2014.

Book Review

Night Drop

by Jennifer Williams

The ticking clock of this thriller amps up the suspense as a grief-filled man steps up to rescue his ex-wife. Suicidal teens, military-trained dolphins, beautiful feds, and Islamic terrorists all manage to find a way into the life of... Read More

Book Review

God of Speed

by Dindy Yokel

The fascinating, cringe-worthy, exhilarating life of Howard Hughes flies off the page. Howard Hughes is one of the twentieth century’s strangest enigmas, and Luke Davies’s "God of Speed", a fictionalized account of Hughes’s life,... Read More

Book Review

Futuredaze2

by Carolyn Bailey

Thoughtfully organized to maximize enjoyment, this sci-fi collection introduces YA readers to exciting subgenres and authors. Underwood and Holder follow up Futuredaze, their collection of original science-fiction stories and poetry,... Read More

Book Review

Questioning Protocol

by Melissa Wuske

As a guide for parents and caretakers, Oster’s memoir is practical, compassionate, and focused. Questioning Protocol, by Randi Redmond Oster, gives voice to every parent or caretaker who has ever navigated the medical jungle with a... Read More

Book Review

Edge of Nowhere

by Alicia Sondhi

Thematic reinforcements add interesting layers of complexity to this tale of wilderness survival. With metaphoric elements and emotional catharses, the newest novella from John Smelcer, "Edge of Nowhere", overcomes some pacing issues to... Read More