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THREE DAYS IN ASHFORD

IR VERDICT: An imaginative tale that delves into an ungodly realm, THREE DAYS IN ASHFORD will thrill and fascinate readers that enjoy supernatural narratives shrouded with mystery.

MUDDIED WATERS

IR VERDICT: MUDDIED WATERS is a bloody, rollicking novel about greedy colonial imperialists and pirates, as well as rebellious slaves, vying for treasure around 1721 in the Caribbean. Despite an over-abundance of dialogue peppered with...

SLAY BELLS: A Christmas Village Mystery

IR VERDICT: SLAY BELLS: A Christmas Village Mystery sees Christmas Village’s Maribel Claus turn her attention to solving a baffling murder involving a troupe of circus performers. This original novel features an entertaining cast of...

YOUR EXTRAORDINARY SELF

IR VERDICT: YOUR EXTRAORDINARY SELF is a self help book meant to give readers self confidence. The narrative is written like a casual conversation, which makes the information contained within both palatable and digestible. Author...

GHOSTS OF THE MID-COUNTRY

IR VERDICT: GHOSTS OF THE MID-COUNTRY interweaves multiple storylines which combine to create an ambitious crime thriller. While its substantial length weighs down its pace at some points, the story is populated with well-rounded characters...

AND SO WE DIE, HAVING FIRST SLEPT

IR VERDICT: AND SO WE DIE, HAVING FIRST SLEPT tells the story of a dysfunctional romance with wit, pathos and emotional insight. Through exploring various points of view, the author is able to cleverly illuminate...

THE DRAGON’S HARVEST

IR VERDICT: THE DRAGON’S HARVEST is an enthralling fantasy tale that re-imagines the universe. It will transport the reader into an action packed world of science fiction where complex characters - both human and alien...

LOVE: A TANGLED KNOT

IR VERDICT: LOVE: A TANGLED KNOT is the story of Kayla, who gets pregnant during her senior year of high school, and her true love, Russel. Both character's shine and are real and relatable and...