STUPID DIVORCE
Genre: Relationships
IR Verdict: Vincent Fudge II’s STUPID DIVORCE is an intelligent, well-intentioned, fair-minded and sincere interpretation of divorce by a Christian writer whose systems thinking and introspective honesty illuminate the work.
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HEALING HEARTS: Shatterproof
Genre: Memoir
IR Verdict: Jeanine LeBlanc’s HEALING HEARTS: Shatterproof is a collection of firsthand accounts of true-life tales of personal tragedy–written in crystal-clear prose–and an emotional work of art.
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RUNNIN’ WITH FROGS
Genre: Memoir
IR Verdict: For fans of military-themed texts and memoirs alike, George R. Worthington’s RUNNIN’ WITH FROGS thoroughly examines the retired admiral’s three-plus decades of service, offering readers a vicarious glimpse into nearly every facet of military life.
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THE THINGS IN HEAVEN AND EARTH
Genre: Horror
IR Verdict: THE THINGS IN HEAVEN AND EARTH is a thrill ride of a mystery novel–a slug and shot of testosterone that works eminently well with its spooky plot concerning a demonic threat to the world at large.
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NUCLEAR POWER NUCLEAR GAME
Genre: Mystery/Thriller
IR Verdict: NUCLEAR POWER NUCLEAR GAME is a smart, taut, action-packed thriller with a strong and clever female protagonist. The love story angle is less compelling, but the suspense of the nuclear arms race makes up for this weakness.
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THE AUTHENTIC YOU
Genre: Inspirational/Spiritual
IR Verdict: An upbeat and encouraging book designed to help the reader discover, accept, and build on the strengths and experiences of their true selves, THE AUTHENTIC YOU promotes a leadership style set firmly in honesty, kindness, and courage.
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THE ART OF BECOMING UNSTUCK
Genre: Inspirational/Spiritual
IR Verdict: Leaving one’s comfort zone may feel scary, but since that’s where true transformation occurs, that is precisely where THE ART OF BECOMING UNSTUCK–a telling, potent book by Arda Ozdemir–asks readers to go in a worthwhile journey.
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NUTSHELL
Genre: Literary Fiction
IR Verdict: Classified as literary fiction, the genre seems too staid to contain John Albedo’s NUTSHELL, a thought-provoking, emotionally rattling and gut-wrenching book that will cause readers to question everything they once thought they knew about how the vast U.S. health care system ‘works.’
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THE BEGONIA KILLER
Genre: Mystery/Thriller
IR Verdict: Short, fun, and easy to read – from its pulp-inspired cover to its dramatic ending, THE BEGONIA KILLER is an entertaining escapade with a good narrative flow, quirky but believable characters, and plenty of intrigue – perfect for fans of crime fiction, female protagonists and intriguing mystery stories.
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TANGLED LIES
Genre: Mystery/Thriller
IR Verdict: TANGLED LIES is a well-written, solid, female-centric crime novel crime novel with a thought-provoking plot and a suitably vile villain. Its characters, conflict and pacing are perfectly calibrated to keep readers on the edge of their seats from the first page to the last.
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DECANTED
Genre: Romance
IR Verdict: DECANTED is a poignant novel about a woman striking out on her own in search of a life filled with passion. The author’s love for wine fills the book, and its fun dual narrative and universal themes make it a good read for fans of the women’s fiction genre.
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THE SOUL OF AN EAGLE
Genre: Self-Help
IR Verdict: A novel-cum-memoir-cum-self-help manual, THE SOUL OF AN EAGLE will appeal to those who seek inspiration and are open to embracing the power of spiritual realization. The more cynical reader may not be so easily converted.
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DESIREE, THE MUSIC OF MY SOUL
Genre: Memoir
IR Verdict: Peggy Race’s DESIREE, THE MUSIC OF MY SOUL is a sprawling memoir encapsulating much of the author’s life as it relates to dogs she has known, especially Desiree, an Aussie shepherd mix rescued from the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Rich in patterns of synchronicities, tales spiral and swirl as a loving tribute to this special canine.
EVERHAVEN
Genre: Young Adult
IR Verdict: Blending genre with unique supernatural themes, exhilarating worldbuilding and an explosive ending that wraps up the book neatly, Elizabeth J. Rekab’s well-thought-out, suspenseful and immersive young adult novel EVERHAVEN begs for a sequel.
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AUTUMN FALLS
Genre: Horror
IR Verdict: A. R. Kingston’s suspenseful novel, AUTUMN FALLS, is terrifying in a good way, a horror novel set in a creepy small town that offers a twist on genre tropes with an intriguing backstory and a well rounded heroine.
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HART STREET & MAIN
Genre: Action/Adventure
IR Verdict: Author Tabitha Sprunger has penned a masterly work of fantasy fiction with HART STREET & MAIN, a great read for those seeking fantasy fiction with sophisticated world-building, compelling characters, and intriguing plots.
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A ROSE FOR GRANDMA
Genre: Children’s (Early to intermediate readers)
IR Verdict: Simple, kind and practical, A ROSE FOR GRANDMA doesn’t attempt to do anything sophisticated, but by acting as a conduit to children facing difficult change, and raising pertinent examples, it’s a valuable support that achieves all it sets out to in a subtle and soulful way.
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CREATRIX RISING
Genre: Aging/Death & Dying
IR Verdict: Prompts for reflection, journaling, and action-taking are amply provided in Stephanie Raffelock’s CREATRIX RISING: Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women, an eclectic, personable, encouraging, deep-pondering, and potentially life-changing ode to ladies coming into their own.
THE INSURMOUNTABLE EDGE: Book Two
Genres: Mystery/Thriller
IR Verdict: The mission to stop an impending war continues, spearheaded by super soldier General Jack Wilder and his team of military misfits, in Thomas H. Goodfellow’s fast and fun THE INSURMOUNTABLE EDGE: Book Two.
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WONDERS ALL AROUND
Genre: Biography
IR Verdict: By channeling a unique perspective informed by a lifetime of personal memories, Bruce McCandless III offers readers both a meticulously researched and well written portrait of his father’s life and career as an integral part of the U.S. Space Program in WONDERS ALL AROUND.
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