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Delta Song

by Lee Gooden

“To understand the world, you must first understand a place like Mississippi.” -William Faulkner Margaret Vail’s novel, Delta Song, is written in the tradition of twentieth century southern authors like, Thomas Wolfe, William... Read More

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From Bombs to Babies

by Lee Gooden

“’I feel the hand of God in what has happened to me so far. As a doctor, I could be of service to God by serving my fellow man.” “That’s exactly the way I feel too, Bob. Let’s shake hands on that and pledge to each other that... Read More

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Blood Secrets

by Lee Gooden

Every once in a while in literature, a voice surfaces that isn’t actually unique but takes everything that has come before, those ancient Greek drama and Shakespearean tropes, and stirs them up with renewed vibrancy. In "Blood... Read More

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Awakening Ashley

by Lee Gooden

“I can remember the frustration of not being able to talk. I knew what I wanted to say, but I could not get the words out, so I would just scream.”-Temple Grandin Dr. Temple Grandin, a PHD in animal science and named in TIME... Read More

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A Spark in Time

by Lee Gooden

In an article entitled “Muriel Spark’s Definition of Reality” in the journal Critique, Ann B. Dobie states, “The basic intention of Muriel Spark’s novels has not always been clear to critics….” Linette Bruno, an English... Read More

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Hypnotic States of Americans

by Lee Gooden

"Hypnotic States of Americans" is an appropriate title for a book that can be as hypnotic as its subject matter. In fact, author Roy Masters cautions his readers not to get too caught up in his text or any other text—including the... Read More

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Blood of Eden

by Lee Gooden

According to Christian scriptures, God triumphed over the Devil when Jesus Christ allowed himself to be crucified on a cross. In his death, mankind’s sins were literally washed away. Yet no one, not even the most devout Christians will... Read More

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Liberation

by Lee Gooden

Old-school vampire fans rejoice! Eric Munson’s Liberation: The Beginning steals the vampire genre from the prepubescent and adolescent politically correct romance sect. He brings it back home to horror, science fiction, and fantasy... Read More

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