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To Die in Vienna by Kevin Wignall

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

Instead of an amoral or detached/closed off serial killer/spy we have a central character who is painfully aware of his own weakness and need for connection. A...

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Mad Boy by Nick Arvin

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Kevin Holtsberry / 1 Comment

A wild, at times hilarious, at times touching, romp set during the War of 1812. Redcoats and Bluecoats face off, slaves seek their freedom, looters and pirates...

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Quick Take: The Map to Everywhere by Carrie Ryan & John Parke Davis

Posted on June 9, 2018 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

Starts a little slow but picks up by the end. It is middle grade so has a simplicity necessary for younger readers. I listened to it on audio so not sure if tha...

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It Devours! by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Jeff Grim / 0 Comment

Once you get passed the strangeness of the town and characters, it is a very thought-provoking plot. It examines the relationship between science and religion a...

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Deep Black by Sean McFate

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Jeff Grim / 0 Comment

The plot is fast-moving with a few surprising turns. The action spans from Iraq to Turkey to England. The plot also includes a lot of intrigue involving not onl...

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War Cry by Wilbur Smith

Posted on December 30, 2017 by Jeff Grim / 1 Comment

Smith's writing is detailed with great descriptions. The character development is excellent. Smith firmly establishes the backgrounds of the antagonists and pro...

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