Book Review
A Case of Love and Squalor
by Jill Allen
These two protagonists grow out of their tropes to become well-rounded, philosophical characters with big personalities. "A Case of Love and Squalor", by Steve Myers, his third novel and an engrossing, fast-paced thriller, mixes action...
Book Review
Song Bird
by Jill Allen
An Australian music star must balance fame with family in this story filled with lush descriptions of the country. In Australian author Christine M. Knight’s Song Bird: Matters of the Heart, the plucky singer introduced in Life Song...
Book Review
Winds of the Marquesas
by Jill Allen
Historical events are made personal with the perspective of these two Florida families in this years-spanning novel. E. C. Olson’s "Winds of the Marquesas" is a tour de force in the realm of historical novels. Olson weaves together a...
Book Review
Swan Maiden
by Jill Allen
Margolis’s two nuanced protagonists hold fast to their beliefs in this historically accurate, thought-provoking romance. Sharon Margolis’s thoroughly researched, authentic, and passionate novel, "Swan Maiden", creates pulse-pounding...
Book Review
The Impostor
by Jill Allen
Right to die and other medical issues are tackled in this well-developed tale told from health-care workers’ point of view. Pamela Triolo’s second novel about nurses could easily be ripped from the headlines. The Imposter tackles...
Book Review
The Unimaginable
by Jill Allen
Through both a love story and an exotic adventure in Thailand, Silver ramps up the suspense and keeps it high until the very last page. Anyone who wishes swashbuckling and seafaring romances weren’t confined to the days of yore will...
Book Review
Command and Control
by Jill Allen
A likable protagonist with humor and medical knowledge propels the plot of this exciting thriller. Retired surgeon Cooper “Mackie” McKay returns in his second thriller outing by Stephen Russell, "Command and Control". As with the...
Book Review
Kei
by Jill Allen
While adroitly delving into the timeless themes of friendship and conflict, Aladjai also vividly explores a little-known culture. Across time and cultures, conflicts have erupted. During such wars, some people look beyond the differences...