Title: The Tattooist of Auschwitz Author: Heather Morris Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Lale Sokolov has surrendered himself to the Nazis so they will spare his family (so they tell them). He’s a Slavic Jew and is taken to Auschwitz in 1942. At first he’s optimistic. Then reality sits in after the first night at theContinue reading “The Tattooist of Auschwitz – Heather Morris”
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Becoming the Dark Prince – Kerri Maniscalco
This is a novella between books 3 and 4 in the Stalking Jack the Ripper series. Title: Becoming the Dark Prince Author: Kerri Maniscalco Genre: Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Short Story Plot: Thomas Cresswell is distraught. His girlfriend, Audrey Rose Wadsworth, has been attacked and stabbed in the leg. The knife almost hit her femoralContinue reading “Becoming the Dark Prince – Kerri Maniscalco”
Toward the Sunrise – Elizabeth Camden
This is a Towards the Dawn prequel. Title: Toward the Sunrise Author: Elizabeth Camden Genre: Historical Fiction, Short Story Plot: Julia Broeder has just been expelled from one of the first medical schools for women. In a moment of impulse, she’d agreed to help stitch up a dog then ‘stole’ it to keep it fromContinue reading “Toward the Sunrise – Elizabeth Camden”
Thr3e – Ted Dekker
Title: Thr3e Author: Ted Dekker Genre: Thriller Plot: Kevin Pearson is a seminary student driving home after classes when he receives a call. The caller calls himself Slater and wants Kevin to admit his sin to the world or he’ll blow Kevin up. He has three minutes to do so. But what sin? There’s aContinue reading “Thr3e – Ted Dekker”
Wolf Gift Chronicles – Anne Rice
Title: 1 – The Wolf Gift, 2 – The Wolves of Midwinter Author: Anne Rice Genre: Fantasy Plot: 1 (The Wolf Gift) – Rueben Golding is a reporter for the San Francisco Chronicler researching an old mansion outside of town. He decides to stay the night and is considering buying the house. That night, theContinue reading “Wolf Gift Chronicles – Anne Rice”
Beneath a Golden Veil – Melanie Dobson
Title: Beneath a Golden Veil Author: Melanie Dobson Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Isabelle Labrie owns and runs the Golden Hotel in Sacramento in 1854 during the California Gold Rush. There she waits for her sweetheart, Ross, to return from the gold fields and marry her. But Fanny, a new arrival to the hotel from NewContinue reading “Beneath a Golden Veil – Melanie Dobson”
Guest Post – A Murder in Time
Thank you Daphne of Free at 50 for this book review. Title: A Murder in Time, Kendra Donovan Book 1, and series overview Author: Julie McElwain Genre: Mystery, Historical Fiction Plot: Kendra Donovan is a twenty-something FBI agent and genius, estranged from her family and without ties outside work. While in England, she accidentally travelsContinue reading “Guest Post – A Murder in Time”
Artemis 1-2 – Lindsey Stirling
The rest of the series is available now: Issue 3, and Issues 4-6 Title: Artemis: Issues 1 & 2 Author: Linsdey Stirling Artists: Jason Badower, Wataboku, Rodrigo Luff, Danimation, Anna Marie Navaja, Andworld Design Genre: Fantasy, Comic Book Plot: Issue 1 – Citizen SE21 is an excellent roof rat (like a repairman) living in theContinue reading “Artemis 1-2 – Lindsey Stirling”
The Red Queen’s Daughter – Jacqueline Kolosov
Title: The Red Queen’s Daughter Author: Jacqueline Kolosov Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Young Adult Plot: Mary Seymour has just lost her guardian. Her mother, Jane Seymour passed just after she was born. Her father, Thomas Seymour, was executed a year later. Now she finds herself in the care of Lady Strange, a former resident ofContinue reading “The Red Queen’s Daughter – Jacqueline Kolosov”
The Paper Magician Series – Charlie N. Holmberg
Expanded storyline for this trilogy is here: The Plastic Magician Title: 1 – The Paper Magician, 2 – The Glass Magician, 3 – The Master Magician Author: Charlie N. Holmberg Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult Plot: 1 (The Paper Magician) – Ceony Twill has just finished her general schooling at Tagis Praff School for the MagicallyContinue reading “The Paper Magician Series – Charlie N. Holmberg”