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The Methuselah Man

by Mark G. McLaughlin

Stories centered on an immortal—someone who cannot die yet longs for death—are common in science fiction, yet Will Dresser chooses to jump genres by fitting this plot device into a political thriller. Oddly enough, he succeeds. Jared... Read More

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The Jesus Gospel

by Mark G. McLaughlin

“How beautiful are the feet of those who bring the good news.” This passage from the book of Isaiah figures prominently and repeatedly in Osman Kartal’s novel about the hunt for a lost gospel written by Jesus himself. Those who... Read More

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Inquisitor

by Mark G. McLaughlin

A man in black, riding a black horse, comes to town. Is there any more certain sign that death and destruction will follow? Just as such an opening promises, murderous mayhem ensues in Joel Martin’s swashbuckling yet thoughtful fantasy... Read More

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The Prophet's Scribe

by Mark G. McLaughlin

Sex and religion make for a volatile, controversial, and uncomfortable mix, especially when the former pops up in long, lurid, and lascivious passages in a historical novel about the latter. That Mohammad, the founder of Islam, could... Read More

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Red Nova

by Mark G. McLaughlin

“Bisel was arrogant, obnoxious, and indifferent. And he was perfectly happy that he possessed all three of those attributes because he smiled when thinking of each and every one of them.” Such is the character of the admiral whose... Read More

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Bullying Decoded

by Mark G. McLaughlin

Despite its slim size and casual tone, Bullying Decoded: The Economics of Abuse is a work of value. The book comes from the heart of someone who knows what it is to be bullied and intimidated by the “habitually cruel.” Author Ed... Read More

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