Wahabah Hadia Al Mu’id on “Final Seasons: A Lovecraftian Quartet”
"Final Seasons" is a brief collection of Lovecraftian inspired weird, horror short stories that intent to transform the possibilities of Lovecraftian themes and memes.
"Final Seasons" is a brief collection of Lovecraftian inspired weird, horror short stories that intent to transform the possibilities of Lovecraftian themes and memes.
IR VERDICT: NEPHILIM fuses Jewish and Mormon tradition in an ambitious story that pits the protagonists against supernatural forces in a battle of good versus evil. The author takes some…
IR VERDICT: I LOVE YOU FOR YOU is a tender and endearing debut with a powerful and affirming message, celebrating the unique differences between parent and child. Vicky Fieldhouse’s warm…
IR VERDICT: THE ZETA GREY WAR: THE EVENT is an intense story about a sinister plan by an alien race, the Zeta Greys, to seize control of the earth, and the ensuing battle between humans…
IR VERDICT: MURDER ON THE ISLAND is the sixth book in the Belinda Lawrence mystery series, a strong installment, as well as a delightful stand-alone read. For those unfamiliar with…
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IR VERDICT: DOG EARED: A Year's Romp Through the Self-Publishing World, by W. Nikola-Lisa is an engaging, lively, and witty description of a year in the life of a self-published…
IR VERDICT: THE POSSIBILITIES OF ONENESS makes accessible the fundamental premises of the World's Wisdom Traditions and proposes a new and easily understandable model for integrating these ideas into your…
IR VERDICT: Every seemingly fragile "little old lady" (or man) is actually a warrior who has bravely overcome traumas and historical tribulations that we can only imagine. MANAGING BUBBIE is…
IR VERDICT: Free love. First-ever women’s brokerage firm. A female candidate for the Presidency of the United States. Sound like today? Nineteenth-century suffragette Victoria Woodhull has already been the subject…
IR VERDICT: WARFAIR4 is an experimental novel about the collapse of economic markets. Written as part dialogue, part stream-of-consciousness, it is a treatise examining the woes of the 1%. Unfortunately,…
IR VERDICT: Anyone who thinks that the art of meditation can only be taught in person will find a major surprise in Mara M. Zimmerman’s how-tos in HOW TO MEDITATE…
IR VERDICT: Through a unique blend of spirituality and the hallmark traits of young adult fiction, Julie Hall's HUNTRESS takes readers on a journey of self-discovery as recently deceased high…
IR VERDICT: MENTOR ME, edited by Heidi Stock is a thoughtful, multifaceted look at how to write and how to mentor and be mentored as a writer, with real-life interviews…
IR VERDICT: Human intelligence may be the cause of our rumination on the bad events that inevitably happen in everyday life, but falling in the trap of negative thought patterns…
IR VERDICT: Myriads of research studies have proven that pets are good for humans – lowering blood pressure, decreasing stress, improving sleep, among other benefits. Now wellness consultant Carlyn Montes…
ILLEGAL has drug smugglers, burning road blockades and violent heartbreak but it's also about identity, nationalism and the limits of idealism.
A Christian college baseball star is on track for greatness—a promising career, an attractive girlfriend carrying his baby, and endorsements lined up for miles. But when a long-held secret is revealed about his idolized, late father—shaking the very foundation of his faith—how will he prevent his life from going completely off the rails?
IR VERDICT: Ohio English teacher Frank Gelaitis searches for love, along with his Casanova-turned-schizophrenic friend Eddie, but in unlikely places – European mail-order bride catalogs, strip clubs, and bars. During…
IR VERDICT: THE SELAH BRANCH is an inspirational story that skillfully uses time travel as tool to compare today’s moment in American history to what happened prior to the Supreme Court’s…
IR VERDICT: Part self-help, part psychology, part sociology, SUCCESS1010 FOR LIVING delves into the reasons some of are successful and happy and others not so much, by exploring how our…
IR VERDICT: THE FORMER ASSASSIN is a satisfying story that moves along at a good pace. While the ending is somewhat predictable, there are enough surprises along the way to…
IR VERDICT: The rather unassuming title doesn't do justice to the beautifully written story of this typical American family. In THE BIOGRAPHIES OF ORDINARY PEOPLE, author Nicole Dieker brings out…
IR VERDICT: FOREVER IN BLOOM offers five simple steps to ultimate success and happiness. The book is filled with helpful anecdotes, valuable information, positive encouragement and a step-by-step guide to…