Review: The Sinner's Song Volume 1 Lust by Pamela Scott

Genre: Short Story Collection

Description:

“Everyone is capable of sin. You, me, the old woman on the bus in the seat across from you who nibbles a packet of cheese & onion every day, the woman in the business suit you see on the subway every day who’s always on her phone, the old woman who lives next door and never opens her curtains, even the chubby, red-faced, slightly balding man who’s usually ahead of you in the chippie queue every lunch time.”

This is the first book of a series the author will be releasing this year, one book a month for seven months (this one was released in February). Each book will focus on a different one of the seven deadly sins with 10 stories in each book.

Author:

“Pamela Scott lives in Glasgow, UK with her partner. Her poems and stories have been published in various magazines…”

For more, visit Ms. Scott’s website.

Appraisal:

Each of the 10 stories in this book focus on lust in its various forms. As you might expect of a collection like this, some of the stories are going to work better for any particular reader than others (your favorites will be different than mine), but overall the collection and stories are a solid effort that makes for a quick, enjoyable read.

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FYI:

Some adult language.

UK spelling conventions and slang.

Format/Typo Issues:

A few more proofing and copy editing issues than I’d like to see in a book of this length, but still in the borderline acceptable range.

Rating: **** Four Stars

Reviewed by: BigAl

Approximate word count: 8-9,000 words

Review: Warped Ambition by Debbie S. TenBrink

Genre: Police Procedural/Mystery

Description:

“When the battered body of a teenage girl is found in a dumpster, Lieutenant Jo Riskin is called to take the case. Investigating with her partner, Detective Lynae Parker, Jo uncovers secrets, loyalties, and ambitions that give motives to a surprising number of suspects, including a boyfriend from the wrong side of the tracks.

While immersed in her current case, Jo is battling her own personal demons. After two years, she is still grieving over the loss of her husband, who was killed in the line of duty. New information that could help solve his murder, and let her move on with her life, is within her grasp.

Barricading her heart, Jo is determined to solve both cases and bring the killers to justice.”

Author:

“Debbie S. TenBrink grew up on a farm in West Michigan, where her family has lived for over 150 years. She still lives within five miles of her childhood home with her husband, four children, and dog, Mojo (who is the only real-life character in her book). She has a Master’s degree in career and technical education, and she taught computer classes in two local colleges before beginning her current career as a software specialist for a law firm. In her free time, Debbie enjoys camping, hiking, sports, and any other activity she can use as an excuse to spend time in the great outdoors. Other hobbies include reading (of course), having long conversations with the characters living in her head, and an almost frightening interest in true crime TV shows. Her passion for writing began in childhood with short stories and poetry, and she can’t remember a time when she didn’t know that she would someday write a novel.”

Appraisal:

This is book one of the Jo Riskin Mystery series and it appears to be Debbie TenBrink’s first book. What a great start. I’m ready for book two now.

Police procedurals have been a genre I’ve enjoyed reading over the years. After reading this book and trying to put my finger on why I liked it I came up with two big reasons.

The first reason is the obvious one. The mystery at the root of the case (or for this book, the two cases) that the protagonist is trying to solve needs to hit the right balance. It can’t be too obvious. If you’re convinced you know whodunit shortly after the book starts and you turn out to be correct, the book isn’t going to work. But the opposite, a last second twist that you could have never seen coming, maybe a random person walking off the street and confessing, is even worse. Warped Ambition hit that balance. The answer wasn’t obvious, but the clues were there. (I won’t say any more to avoid spoiling the story.)

The second thing that occurred to me was that I liked Jo Riskin and her partner Lynae and when I explored why I realized that it was because of their imperfections. They’re human. Imagine a detective who is perfect. They wouldn’t struggle. They wouldn’t misinterpret something. They’d never make any missteps. And books with this mythical perfect detective would bore the reader to death. It’s the imperfections of the detectives and their fighting through their own issues to get to the solution that make the story work. If sometimes we get to the answer before the detective, all the better. (I didn’t this time, but it wasn’t because the clues weren’t there.) Ms. TenBrink has a winner with Jo and Lynae. Yup. I’m ready for the next one now.

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FYI:

Some adult language.

Format/Typo Issues:

No significant issues.

Rating: ***** Five Stars

Reviewed by: BigAl

Approximate word count: 70-75,000 words

Review: Hummingbird by Joshua John Taylor

Genre: Short Story Collection

Description:

A collection of seven short stories described as dealing with “the connection between all things.”

Author:

This is the first book from author Joshua John Taylor, who “hails from the Valley of the Sun.” (That’s probably the Phoenix area for the uninitiated.)

Appraisal:

None of the stories in this collection were quite like short stories I’ve read in the past. The main “character” in the first story of the collection, The Overture and the Epilogue, was a tree that didn’t take any action without an assist from the elements, yet it illustrated the cycle of life and I liked the evocative language the author used throughout this story. I didn’t even need the hint from the book’s description telling me these stories were about “the connection between all things” to understand this story or the point.

However, too many of the stories, starting with By the Wayside, the second story in the collection, left me scratching my head, saying “well that was interesting, but what was the point supposed to be?” Maybe I’m too dense. Maybe the point was too subtle. I don’t know.

I also found way too many proofing and copy editing problems. I stumbled across more issues of that type than I would find acceptable in a novel length work and this collection is roughly 25% the size of the smallest novels.

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Format/Typo Issues:

Way more typos and other proofing and copy editing issues than a book this size should have.

Rating: *** Three Stars

Reviewed by: BigAl

Approximate word count: 9-10,000 words

Reprise Review: Mischief in Italy by Beate Boeker

Genre: Contemporary Romance/Sweet Romance/Humor

Description:

“All Henry wants is a serious talk with his grown-up son Josh about the wrong women in Josh's life. However, the conversation immediately spins out of control and somehow, they reach a compromise that leaves Henry highly uncomfortable. Has he really promised to place a personal ad in a newspaper to have more fun in his life? And why on earth did he agree to put the words 'house with pool at Lake Garda' into the ad? He doesn't want any gold diggers at his heels! To counteract the undeniable attraction of a villa in Italy, he comes up with an unusual concept for his ad, and from then on, mischief is running rampant in Italy.”

Author:

Beate Boeker describes herself as a cautious cosmopolitan. She lives in northern Germany and works as a marketing manager by day. Ms. Boeker is married, has a young daughter, and a university diploma in International Business Administration.

On her website she says… “It was inevitable that I should work with books sooner or later; I even have it in my name: Boeker is the word for books in the local German dialect and my first name Beate is straight from Latin and can be translated as ‘Happy’. With a name that reads ‘Happy Books’, what else could I do but write romances?” Also check out her Facebook page.

Appraisal:

This book was an absolute delight to read. Told through multiple points of view that are clearly indicated we get to see how this father and son relate. It is clear they are better at talking about finances than feelings. Henry and Josh both agree changes need to be made in both of their lifestyles and a challenge is set. Josh needs to rein in his playboy lifestyle and Henry needs to get a life, he has become a recluse since his wife passed away five years ago. So Henry agrees to post a lonely-hearts personal ad looking for companionship. Luckily for us we get to see the responses from Cinderella, Lucinda, Ayleen, Andrea, and Carla.

I caught myself smiling and giggling through the meet-ups and the twists and turns as Tina, Carla’s concerned daughter, arrives from Germany to stage an intervention between Henry and her mother Carla. As the story progressed it was easy to become concerned about the number of little white lies flying around. At that point I was so involved in the story I was concerned that the lies had grown too big to be overcome without serious consequences.

Honestly, I read until my eyes could not stay open any longer. If you are looking for a quick, lighthearted, enjoyable read, I highly recommend this book. It will leave a smile on your face. 

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FYI:

Added for Reprise Review: Mischief in Italy was a nominee in the Humor category for B&P 2015 Readers' Choice Awards. Original review ran August 8, 2014

Format/Typo Issues:

No significant errors.

Rating: ***** Five Stars

Reviewed by: ?wazithinkin

Approximate word count: 50-55,000 words

Review: Project Snow: A Science Fiction Fairy Tale by Cherita Smith

Genre: Science Fiction/Fairytale/Dystopian

Description:

“Snow White meets genetic engineering in this captivating blend of science fiction and dark fairy tale that will have you utterly hooked from the very first line.

It begins with a prick, the sharp sting of pierced flesh...

Like most engineered kids, Amara can't wait to turn sixteen. Sixteen means confirmation of immunity to the aging infection that plagues mankind. And confirmation means freedom, leaving behind the quarantine of the Tower where she's lived all her life for a new life in the city — no filtration veils required.

But the queen has other plans. The queen is dying and needs a new heart. Daughter or not, Amara's will do.”

Author:

“Cherita Smith is a writer of fictional words, doer of magical deeds, lover of social justice, dope street art and pretty, girly things. She hails from the City of Angels, where she writes speculative fiction of all kinds — from dystopian science fiction to paranormal urban fantasy — for both teens and adults. Dark, lush and haunting with a dash of creepy thriller and sprinkle of fairytale myth is her preferred writing jam.”

For more, visit Ms. Smith’s website.

Appraisal:

This novelette has an interesting premise. From some of the description it would be easy to think this is a twist on the tale of Snow White. And if you look hard enough you’ll find aspects of the story that are shared with the classic fairytale. But I think to view this as a retelling or revamping of that story might be a stretch. This story stands just fine on its own with its tale of genetic engineering (who this happens to and why is the heart of the story) set in a dystopian world.

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Format/Typo Issues:

No significant issues.

Rating: **** Four Stars

Reviewed by: BigAl

Approximate word count: 8-9,000 words

Review: Postcards from Mr. Pish Volume 2: A Cross Country Journal by K.S. Brooks

Genre: Children’s Picture Book/Educational

Description:

“Postcards from Mr. Pish: A Cross-Country Journal, Volume II follows the lovable Jack Russell Terrier as he embarks on a new adventure, traveling from Washington State all the way to Maryland, through ten states and four provinces of Canada. Mr. Pish writes fun postcards with full color photographs and maps highlighting his days so that children, and adults, can learn about our world in an entertaining and memorable way. Best viewed on a full-color device.”

Author:

“K.S. Brooks has been writing for over thirty years. An award-winning author and photographer, she has written more than 30 titles, is currently the administrator for the superblog IndiesUnlimited.com, and is founder of ‘Authors for Hurricane Sandy Library Recovery’ and the ‘Liberty Library’ for soldiers and veterans.”

Ms. Brooks Postcards from Mr. Pish educational series currently has eight volumes, which includes Mr. Pish's National Park Centennial Celebration: A Mr. Pish All Ages Activity Book. For more, visit Ms Brooks website.

Appraisal:

If you are not familiar with Mr. Pish, he is a loveable Jack Russel Terrier. His human is K. S. Brooks who loves to travel, take pictures, and write about her adventures through Mr. Pish’s eyes. Postcards from Mr. Pish is a wonderful educational series written to engage kids of all ages. I love the way Mr. Pish engages the reader by asking questions to inspire dialogue.

The format of the postcard on each page is clever. Most pictures surrounding each card include Mr. Pish in the environment he is visiting. In this volume Mr. Pish is traveling from Washington State across four provinces in Canada to Maryland. Mr. Pish gives readers a unique perspective documenting his travels that are engaging and entertaining. I highly recommend any book in this series.

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FYI:

This is Volume Two in Mr. Pish’s, Cross Country Journal series. Which is also a part of Mr. Pish's Postcards Series. Best viewed on a full-color device.

Format/Typo Issues:

None

Rating: ***** Five Stars

Reviewed by: ?wazithinkin

Approximate word count: 2-3,000 words (30 pages)

Review: Race to the Bottom by Christopher Rhatigan

Genre: Contemporary Fiction/Crime Fiction

Description:

“Roy’s eking out an existence working a minimum wage job at a big box store when his girlfriend kicks him out for being a drunk piece of shit. Then a night out at the club with his friend Banksy goes south, leaving Roy in the middle of a murder investigation. All he wants is enough cash to drink, smoke, and sleep under a roof. Roy has two options: Watch his shitty life circle the drain or do something about it.”

Author:

“Chris Rhatigan is the co-publisher of crime fiction syndicate All Due Respect Books. He is the author of The Kind of Friends Who Murder Each Other, Squeeze, and Race to the Bottom.”

Appraisal:

If you've read anything by Chris Rhatigan or any of the other authors from All Due Respect Books, the publishing company he co-owns, you'll have a pretty good idea of what to expect from Race to the Bottom and the story will deliver just what you expect. You'll find characters who are chock-full of flaws. People will do things they probably shouldn't. Crimes will be committed. In many ways the story will be dark. (Other times, you'll laugh, although what you're laughing at might not really be funny. You're far from perfect yourself, you know.) This is a fast, intense read and despite Roy, the protagonist, having many flaws, I found myself feeling sympathetic for him and his plight.

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FYI:

Lots of adult language.

Format/Typo Issues:

No significant issues.

Rating: **** Four Stars

Reviewed by: BigAl

Approximate word count: 20-25,000 words

Reprise Review: Girl Jacked by Christopher Greyson

Genre: Mystery

Description:

Jack Stratton, an Iraqi war veteran working as a police officer, is called on to track down his missing foster sister. The task proves far more complicated than it first seems.

Author:

Christopher has written the best-selling Jack Stratton mystery series with over 100,000 eBooks and paperbacks in distribution. The collection includes "Girl Jacked", "Jack Knifed", and "Jacks Are Wild". His latest novel "Jack the Giant Slayer" is due out summer of 2014. His background is an eclectic mix of degrees in Theatre, Communications and Computer Science. For more check out his website.

Appraisal:

I didn’t realize this was such a popular title when I picked it (I usually try to give reviews to books that need them more). However, once I started reading I didn’t want to put the book down. The plot speeds along at a cracking pace, and Mr. Greyson manages to add layer upon layer of backstory to his two main characters—Jack Stratton, and Alice -- the eighteen-year-old sister of his foster brother, best friend, and Iraqi comrade in arms. The author pulls off a clever sleight of hand here, because these two characters start off pretty two-dimensional, and end up multi-faceted.

The plot twists and turns, covering a lot of ground and comes to a satisfactory ending which sets up the future books in the series. There is no doubt that these two characters have a lot of books in them.

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FYI:

Added for Reprise Review: Girl Jacked by Christopher Greyson was a nominee in the Mystery category for B&P 2015 Readers' Choice Awards. Original review ran July 7, 2014

Format/Typo Issues:

Too few to mention.

Rating: ***** Five Stars

Reviewed by: Pete Barber

Approximate word count: 85-90,000 words 

Review: A World Apart by L J K Oliva

Genre: Fantasy/Paranormal

Description:

This pretty much sums the book up: "There are things that go bump in the night, Mr. MacMillian. It's my job to bump back." In these two sentences we learn that Powonia (Lena) Alan is a medium, helping stranded souls cross over, comfortable and competent in her work for ‘the other side’, fazed by very little, and certainly in much better control in such situations than PI Jesper MacMillian, who is coming at this particular case from the side of the living. Delightful encapsulation.

Author:

LJK Oliva says she writes urban fantasy and paranormal romance. That is all I can find out about her, despite her presence on Amazon, Goodreads, Facebook, Pinterest etc. The book under review is #1 in her Shades Below series. As well as things that go bump in the night, the series includes forays into vampiric and Ancient Egyptian plotlines.

Appraisal:

This novel is a lot of fun (if one can say that of a novel about dead people). The protagonists are drawn to the same crime – a dreadful death – by the unquiet soul of the deceased (which is the ambit of Lena and her brother Cyrus) and by his parents (who engage the aforementioned MacMillian, together with a cop ex-buddy called Mark Durbin: Durbin and MacMillian have baggage). The story flitters between the living and the no-longer-alive drawing on well-established tropes, but also investing them with original thinking.

There is romance in the mix. MacMillian and Lena have chemistry from the off. But then she meets and quickly begins to date the absurdly gorgeous Durbin, giving opportunities for introspection and angst within that triangle.

As well as romance we have Romani characters (MacMillian is one) bringing their hierarchies, prejudices and empathies to play in the story.

Minor characters such as Emil and Puzzle are well fleshed-out too (and carry their own stories later in the Shades Below series). The idea that there are people in the world who have the surname ‘Zarubabbel’ on their driving licences pleases me immensely.

In Lena, Oliva draws a character who feels completely real, apart from her ability to see dead people. I, too, felt I would finally be a grownup when I bought my first new cooker. (I turned out to be wrong. So is Lena.) Lena runs a tea shop. She is an expert on tea, treating each infusion as a little ritual. Lena’s inner monologue (through which much of the book is unfolded) is consistently believable and interesting.

However, one doesn’t read the book for the tea infusion recipes. This is a fast-paced whodunit incorporating the spirit world. The interactions between the characters (living and not so much) keep the pace going lickety-split throughout. The episode of Jimmy-as-poltergeist was particularly delightful.

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Format/Typo Issues:

There is a slightly irritating tic involving short hyphens and missing spaces. Then there are the occasional malapropisms: ‘caliper’ for ‘calibre’; ‘bend’ for ‘bent’; ‘tram’ for ‘pram’, ‘banquets’ for ‘banquettes’. There are some other odd word choices which provide a momentary puzzlement before one decides it doesn’t matter and plunges back into the story. For example, I have no idea what ‘in the Veil’ refers to, nor how Powonia belongs ‘in hospice’.

I became a little irked by the number of men in the book whose names began with D. (Especially when I needed to refer back when I came to write the review.) Durbin, Darius and Daniel is two Ds too many: there are 25 other letters in the alphabet…

Rating: **** Four Stars

Reviewed by: Judi Moore

Approximate word count: 65-70,000 words

Review: Dark Heart, Heavy Soul by Keith Nixon

Genre: Crime Fiction

Description:

“All Konstantin Boryakov wants is a quiet life. In Margate. But someone is looking for him, someone who’ll do whatever they can to get the ex-KGB agent’s attention. Enter Violet, a woman with a penchant for throwing people who upset her out of windows. And Campari.

Reluctantly, Konstantin finds himself building a team to pull off a heist – breaking into a high security cash deposit facility with a hot line to the police. But he’s not to take money, what he’s after is a case, containing something apparently even more precious than the £200 million in notes that’s held behind razor wire defences.”

Author:

“Keith Nixon has been writing since he was a child. In fact, some of his friends (& his wife) say he's never really grown up. Keith is currently gainfully employed in a senior sales role meaning he gets to use his one skill, talking. Keith writes crime and historical fiction novels.”

Appraisal:

This is Keith Nixon’s fourth book featuring ex-KGB agent Konstantin Boryakov. While Konstantin is doing his best to lay low, trouble has a way of finding him. When it does then he’ll do what needs to be done, whatever that may be. All of the Konstantin books have been intense, edge-of-the-seat reads. I’ve found the character of Konstantin interesting in that in many ways he seems amoral, yet when you look deep, it’s apparent how untrue that impression is.

What set Dark Heart, Heavy Soul apart from the prior books in the series for me was that I was never sure it was going to turn out okay. Normally when you’re reading a book like this that is part of a series, while things may get tense, in the back of your mind you expect the protagonist to come out on top in the end. That he or she will survive is never really in question. But as this story unfolded, with its various twists and turns, I found myself seriously wondering whether Konstantin had finally gotten into a situation he couldn’t get out of in one piece.

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FYI:

Some adult language.

Format/Typo Issues:

No significant issues

Rating: ***** Five Stars

Reviewed by: BigAl

Approximate word count: 55-60,000 words

Review: My Little Trainwreck by Eric Moyer

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Description:

“Laura Summer is desperate for a comeback. Now twenty-two, the former child star just landed the leading role in a potential blockbuster film. She’s anxious to jumpstart her failing career and clean up her public image. Scott Simmons needs money. His dream of owning the neighborhood bar seems far-fetched until Laura’s film production rolls into town and offers Scott a large sum of money to keep an eye on her. All he has to do is follow her everywhere she goes and keep her out of trouble. How difficult could it be? Scott’s willing to find out if he gets paid in the end. But there’s a catch. Laura’s the most notorious party girl in Hollywood. Keeping her on track will take everything he’s got, maybe even his heart, but falling in love with a trainwreck was never part of the deal.”

Author:

“Eric Moyer is an author and filmmaker… He is also the creator of the online children's series, Wilber the Cat. In 2015, he released the book, Back to Ocean City, a collection of short stories and screenplay excerpts. In 2016, he released My Little Trainwreck, an adaptation of one of his screenplays.”

To learn more about Mr. Moyer visit his website or Facebook page.

Appraisal:

We’ve all seen the tabloid headlines and watched as promising child stars grow up without boundaries and their lives spiral out of control. Laura Summer is one of these cases. Thankfully, at twenty-two she decides to turn her life around from the jet-setting-party-girl lifestyle and get back into serious acting. The problem is she’s a spoiled little rich girl who likes to get her way and she’s not above throwing a tantrum to insure she gets it. The movie’s producer, Victor Cashman, is an old family friend, so he knows what he’s in for. To make sure Laura behaves he hires a bodyguard to keep an eye on her at all times and to make sure she shows up on time for rehearsals and filming.

Scott Simmons is the manager of the local bar where the movie is being filmed. He wants to purchase the bar, however, he is low on funds. After being turned down at the bank for a loan he was counting on, he seizes the opportunity to become Laura’s bodyguard during the filming. It should be quick, easy cash, and basically a babysitting/chauffer job, right?

The plot keeps a steady pace as we gain insight into why Laura turned out to be the spoiled brat she is. She is difficult to like and I had a hard time identifying with her. Scott is a sweet, mild-mannered sort of man who lacks a backbone. He is pretty boring, but takes his job seriously and goes way beyond the call of duty, because he falls for Laura. The director, Jimmy Corn, is flat-out crazy. He generally directs blockbuster action films. He’s a bit out of his element directing a Romantic Chick-Lit film and it shows. Victor earns his pay by keeping Jimmy calm and focused.

There are unexpected twists and on set hijinks that help keep the pages turning. I found the story a little clichéd but entertaining. Scott’s sister, Alison, and Laura’s brother, Ricky, added a lot of personality to the book. The ending redeemed the characters for me and made the story worth reading.

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FYI:

There is some violence and some bed hopping. Nothing too graphic.

Format/Typo Issues:

I came across a small number of proofing errors.

Rating: *** Three Stars

Reviewed by: ?wazithinkin

Approximate word count: 35-40,000 words

Review: The Clerk by Matt Cowper

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Description:

“Thomas Copeland has just turned forty years old, but unlike some men his age, he's not going to have a midlife crisis. Sure, he works at a small grocery store on the North Carolina coast, he doesn't have many friends, and he's unmarried and childless, but he's content with his simple life.

Others, however, are not so content, and they want to make sure Thomas knows it. Between a family curse, wanderlust-filled (and lust-filled) co-workers, a dangerously unhappy sister, and a vindictive ex-friend-with-benefits, Thomas finds himself in an exhausting battle to maintain his idyllic lifestyle.

Will Thomas be able to resolve – or at least survive – these dramas? Will he find love, or just tepid one-night stands? Will his boss ever notice he's cleaned the bathroom? What will he get his Secret Santa giftee? And what will be the ultimate fate of the grocery store where he works?

The Clerk is both satirical and poignant, a riveting exploration of the choices people make in the pursuit of freedom and success. You'll never look at a grocery store the same way again.”

Author:

“Matt Cowper lives on the North Carolina coast, where he gazes rapturously at beach sunsets, bikes on residential roads without spandex or a helmet, and spends too much time looking for something to watch on Netflix.

Prior to this self-publishing adventure (misadventure?), he washed dishes, delivered pizzas, worked as a VISTA, and explored New Zealand in a 1990 Toyota Corona.

He also has a degree in English, but MLA formatting and ‘genre theory have not been helpful in any areas of his life.”

For more, visit Mr Cowper’s website.

Appraisal:

Who knew that a story about a clerk in a grocery store could be fun to read. After all, there are no major conflicts, no dastardly villians, no mass shootings or personal tragedies--well there could have been, but there weren’t. At its heart, the novel is a character study of ordinary people, and an examination of what constitutes a happy life. The author delved long and deeply into the characters. In doing so, he brought me close to their lives. And isn’t the purpose of a story, to take the reader into another world?

For a first novel, this is a well written. The prose flowed, the dialog is sharp and believable, and the pages turn quickly. The only technical criticism I have relates to the frequent point of view switches. In parts, this worked as a technique to give a more complete perspective of how the characters were viewing a situation, but too often it became head-hoppingly confusing and tiring on the eye.

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FYI:

A few F-Bombs and sexual references that may be unsuitable for some readers.

Format/Typo Issues

Clean copy.

Rating:  **** Four Stars

Reviewed by: Pete Barber

Approximate word count: 80-85,000 words