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Work on it.

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Mediocre
1-2 bright spots.

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Worth reading.

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December 30, 2022

ARBITRARY AND CAPRICIOUS

By Jim Lively
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

Jim Lively's ARBITRARY AND CAPRICIOUS is a clever little mystery with a neat plot twist or two near the end, though it takes a bit...

December 30, 2022

THE MESSAGE

By Bill Harvey
Rating:
3.8 / 5.0

Bill Harvey’s THE MESSAGE is an entertaining and thought provoking sci-fi thriller that's idiosyncratic and brimming with unconventional ideas. It works as a perfect stand-alone...

IR Approved
December 28, 2022

THE FREELANCER

By C.J. Fournier
Rating:
4.1 / 5.0

In THE FREELANCER, C.J. Fournier’s debut, a well-told crime plot is used to humanize the male perspective in the stories we tell about fatherhood, relationships,...

IR Approved
December 28, 2022

THE QUEERING

By Brooke Skipstone
Rating:
4.9 / 5.0

Brooke Skipstone's THE QUEERING skillfully blends together a wide range of elements—family dynamics, sexual orientation, homophobia, murder, and love—into a compelling story about one woman’s...

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December 28, 2022

COPPER WATERS

By Marlene M. Bell
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Marlene M. Bell's COPPER WATERS is a well-written murder mystery with descriptive scenes, an intriguing setting, and enough push and pull between the characters and...

December 26, 2022

GROCERY GIRL

By Virginia'dele Smith
Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

Virginia’dele Smth’s GROCERY GIRL, the first in a series, will have fans of cozy romance fiction hooked.

IR Approved
December 26, 2022

THE DARK WAVES OF WINTER

By Nik Xandir Wolf, Lawrence Block, JoAnn Chaney, Michael Scott Moore, Hilary Davidson, Gar Anthony Haywood, John Palisano, Brian Asman, Lindsay Jamieson, Jenny Bhatt, David Zimmerle, Gary Grace, Vinnie Hansen
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

As each tale contains a compelling feature that makes it shine on its own, THE DARK WAVES OF WINTER is a first-rate anthology for literary...

IR Approved
December 26, 2022

THE ENGLANDER

By John Righten
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Breathlessly paced, John Righten's THE ENGLANDER offers a broad cast of likable characters, dark wit, and high-stakes action with an unexpected emotional punch.

IR Approved
December 23, 2022

INCA WRAITH

By S T Cameron
Rating:
4.1 / 5.0

Simple to follow, with frequent scenes of action and tension, ST Cameron's INCA WRAITH is a perfect quick read for middle-graders enthralled by the past.

IR Approved
December 23, 2022

TEMBERLAIN’S ASHES

By D.M. Wozniak
Rating:
4.6 / 5.0

D.M. Wozniak brings his sprawling, complex "Age of Axion" fantasy saga to a satisfying conclusion with TEMBERLAIN'S ASHES, a dense but fast-paced work of epic...

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December 23, 2022

EVER THE NIGHT ROAD

By Michael Breen
Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

EVER THE NIGHT ROAD by Michael Breen is a fantastic adventure tale filled with believable characters, striking imagery, and enlightening allegory. An excellent read for fans...

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December 21, 2022

ARTIMA’S TRAVELS (Part II)

By E. A. Dustin
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Combining Star Trek-level technology with Harry Turtledove-esque alternate history, E. A. Dustin's ARTIMA’S TRAVELS (Part II) offers fast-paced action, relatable characters, and a unique coming-of-age twist.

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