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CREOLE MOON

IR VERDICT: CREOLE MOON blends magic, intrigue, and romance with an unpredictable plot that makes for an entertaining read.

THE BADWATER GOSPEL

IR VERDICT: THE BADWATER GOSPEL is an entertaining mix of a revisionist Western and a very dark comedy with just a pinch of noir. Like its protagonist, the novel may not be as clever as...

LAST ENTRY

IR VERDICT: The characters in LAST ENTRY are all well-drawn, three-dimensional, and very human. The first-person perspective is shared, allowing their own voice and point-of-view in a realistic fashion.

THE MEDINANDI LICENSE

IR VERDICT: Jumping straight into story and action, THE MEDINANDI LICENSE boasts lively protagonists, the political intrigue of West Africa, Al Qaeda and an explanation to a “very complex problem”, all the while eliciting memories...

WITH A LITTLE MORE PRACTICE

IR VERDICT: WITH A LITTLE MORE PRACTICE is a competent sequel in a medical detective fiction series, exploring highly unusual relationships and a seedy, tragic mystery.

SEARCHING FOR GATSBY

IR VERDICT: Despite a few minor shortcomings, SEARCHING FOR GATSBY is a fast-paced thriller that hits all the genre must-haves: action, suspicion, and a thorough resolution.

RADAR ROAD

IR VERDICT: In this collection we witness the beauty of aging lovers, the magic of a child’s perspective, the blight of sudden change, and the uncommon kindness of neighborhood and community. Jones wields her writing...

MENDED

IR VERDICT: Beautifully written by Kayla Marie, MENDED offers much more than romance: the message that self-redemption is possible through the kindness and honesty of those who truly love us.

JAY: Short Stories, Insights, and Lessons from a Life of Hope and Abundance

IR VERDICT: This collection of personal essays looks back on some of the author’s most meaningful experiences in nature, both as a boy growing up in Indiana and a man living in Florida. At just...