Archive for the 'Fiction' Category

Crystal Bay by Brandon Ford: Suspenseful and Intriguing

“Crystal Bay” is a very suspenseful and intriguing read. Brandon Ford skillfully fluctuates between the different characters’ point of view allowing the reader to experience a wide range of emotions. This in turn propels the story forward to its thrilling conclusion. By introducing a paranormal element in this love triangle, a new provocative twist is [...]

Book Review: “Paranoia” by J.E. Braun

By Mary Menzel: This novel deals with the one lesson that should be learned about the events that occurred on September 11, 2001…. If we give into fear then we have allowed the terrorist to win. No one can truly imagine living through such an event but J.E. Braun has skillfully fashioned one man’s [...]

Book Review: “Tattooing Violet” by R.T. Mitchell

By Mary Menzel: R.T Mitchell has taken the issue of child abuse and presented it in a unique and imaginative way. The reader is presented with a dysfunctional family living in a small town whose’ inhabitants don’t like “outsiders”. The town members vocalize their dislike of racial differences and skin art but turn a blind [...]

Book Review: “Whale Song” by Cheryl Tardif

By Mary Menzel: This is a story of life, love and loss. Taking us back to the fun and carefree days of childhood when we were naïve about life and reminding us how soon those days are gone. This lucid and touching novel makes us realize that doing what is right, regardless of the consequences, [...]