Book Review
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...
Book Review
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...
Book Review
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...
Book Review
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...
Book Review
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...
Book Review
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...
Book Review
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...
Book Review
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...