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Erudite and witty, fully indexed and meticulously referenced, Warren Pennicooke’s EMPOWERMENT (A Journey of Discovery) is a thought-provoking and thoroughly entertaining investigation of the cultural...
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2.6 / 5.0
While a reader’s propensity to commit to Norman B. Talsoe’s prophetic visions and instructions will be dependent on their own faith, the author’s inclination to...
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4.5 / 5.0
Featuring love, loss, drama, and moments of quiet contemplation—Angelica Mensah’s SIMULATION has an oddball alternative universe with obvious movie potential. Its characters have complex angles,...
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4.2 / 5.0
Through an interplay of characters facing shadows of organized crime and personal turmoil, C.J. Simone’s THE MANIC MISSION: CHILDREN OF THE MOB combines suspense, romance,...
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4.0 / 5.0
G.S. Treakle's RETURN TO THE LION'S DEN is a powerful debut novel that will resonate with anyone who has struggled to make peace with a...
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4.7 / 5.0
Author Helena P. Schrader’s MORAL FIBRE: A Bomber Pilot's Story folds in all of her research effortlessly, delivering high-flying WWII action with a touching romantic...
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3.0 / 5.0
A torrid romance turned bitter-but-reasonably-satisfying revenge tale, TELL ME YOUR PLANS by Torres & Firsht will appeal to those who like to see hard-working women...
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4.5 / 5.0
Nancy Lynn White's GUILTY OF STEALING HIS HEART is a compelling and uplifting read that seamlessly blends historical elements with romance and inspiration.
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4.1 / 5.0
In CREATING YOUR FIRST NOVEL, Hank Quense discusses fiction beyond the prose and gives helpful lessons based on his extensive publishing experience. This is an...
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3.0 / 5.0
THE GREAT GAMBLER is a futuristic financial mystery where author Yrsd Nydu is more interested in exploring the theories of late-stage capitalism than in investing...
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4.8 / 5.0
By navigating the contradictory aspects of life with grace and acceptance, Lee Woodman’s SOULSCAPES invites readers to question, consider, and delight in the mysteries of...
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3.5 / 5.0
Fantasy skirting fairytale, Elizabeth Creith's young adult novel THE SWAN HARP (Wings of Valenia Book One) uses an unusual premise and some original and tender...