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Our Reviewers won’t judge your book as compared to other self-published titles, but against other books, period. Our ratings are based on the following criteria, although reviewers are able to award partial stars (i.e. a 1.3 or a 4.7), rather than rounding up or down to a whole or half number.

1/5

Really bad 
Work on it.

2/5

Mediocre
1-2 bright spots.

3/5

Good
Worth reading.

4/5

Very Good
1-2 spots that need work

5/5

Excellent!
Must-read.

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IR Approved
July 1, 2022

PUBLIC OPINION

By Nathan Pettijohn
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Strong dramatic content thickens Nathan Pettijohn's PUBLIC OPINION, a character-driven plot involving a complicated man with exceptional cyberspace skills and a dodgy moral compass.

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July 1, 2022

FIRE AND ICE

By B.T. Polcari
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

B.T. Polcari's 's cozy mystery, FIRE AND ICE, includes all the elements required to engage readers into solving the puzzle—a compelling hook, interesting characters, a...

IR Approved
June 29, 2022

THIS IS (NOT ABOUT) DAVID BOWIE

By FJ Morris
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

F. J. Morris’ THIS IS (NOT ABOUT) DAVID BOWIE is a ‘must-read’ collection of thought-provoking flash fiction every bit as evocative as the musical icon...

June 29, 2022

JEROME KLINGEMANN, LOSER MAGNET

By Joseph F. Delgado
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

IR Approved
June 29, 2022

FAR OUT MAN

By Chuck Snearly
Rating:
4.4 / 5.0

Chuck Snearly’s FAR OUT MAN offers readers an intriguing blend of comedy, commentary, and genre-bending fiction that never fails to entertain.

IR Approved
Rating:
4.1 / 5.0

Exploring one of history’s most enduring mysteries, Bart Rice’s KNIGHTS TEMPLAR TREASURE FOUND is a solid debut from a talented writer and historian.

June 27, 2022

STEAMBOAT SEASONS: Dawn of a New Era

By Kendall D. Gott
Rating:
3.9 / 5.0

Kendall D. Gott's STEAMBOAT SEASONS: Dawn of a New Era presents a compelling and detailed portrait of an under-appreciated juncture in American history.

June 27, 2022

THE HOSTAGE CHRONICLES

By Rene K. Tyo
Rating:
3.9 / 5.0

THE HOSTAGE CHRONICLES is a violent and very gory collection of short stories framed around a demented fantasy author kidnapping his publisher and editor. Though...

IR Approved
June 27, 2022

IN DANGER OF JUDGMENT

By David Rabin
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

A stunning debut, David Rabin's IN DANGER OF JUDGMENT is an engrossing page-turner. Shocking twists barrel full-speed into an action-packed and tense crime thriller readers...

June 24, 2022

GOD’S INTERVENTION: A Second Chance for Humankind

By Kenneth B. Little, Helen Davies
Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

Though GOD’S INTERVENTION is packed with interesting ideas and can’t be faulted in the way it tackles the current state of the world, it is...

June 24, 2022

TONGUE OF THE OCEAN

By Len Vincenti
Rating:
3.7 / 5.0

Formatting issues notwithstanding, Len Vincenti’s TONGUE OF THE OCEAN is a promising debut that sets the table for a compelling Florida-themed fiction series.

IR Approved
June 24, 2022

LIKE DUST, I RISE

By Ginny Rorby
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

One of those books that’s difficult to forget once they’re over, Ginny Rorby's LIKE DUST, I RISE is an important, unforgettable, soaring tale of perseverance...

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