Robin’s Review of Wolves Running by Deborah Jarvis

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Robin’s Review of Wolves Running by Deborah Jarvis

by Deborah Jarvis

Rating: 5 out of 5.
Robin's Review of Wolves Running 
by Deborah Jarvis

The secret is out about the shapeshifters of the world...
...and as they face the wildly disparate reactions from all parts of the globe, the local groups of shapeshifters are trying to adapt to being in the public eye. For some, like Sasha Wellington, the revelation of her status as a wolf shapeshifter is not something she can reveal just yet in her role as a biology teacher at a Boulder, Colorado high school. As a matter of fact, that is probably the last thing she should consider.
Robin's Review: The news that shapeshifters exist has shocked the world and thrown society into chaos. Local groups of shapeshifters are scrambling to deal with the fallout. For some shapeshifters, like Sasha Wellington, coming out is not an option. This presents a unique challenge for her and the shapeshifter community.

What transpires is a story that explores the good and bad in people. It is entertaining and exciting even when it shows humanity and its flaws. I enjoyed reading this well-written story and look forward to more from this author.



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Robin’s Review of Einstein in the Attic

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Robin’s Review of Einstein in the Attic

by Dana Dargos

Rating: 5 out of 5.
Robin's Review of Einstein in the Attic
by Dana Dargos

Set against the backdrop of the war between science and God, reason and faith, Einstein in the Attic is the story of one scientist’s search for truth and meaning when faced with the ultimate question: Is there a God? 
Fleeing war-torn Lebanon, Adam Reemi’s faith is shaken by the hardships he has endured, but when he and a colleague successfully construct a nano hadron collider, and using sound waves, Adam finds unheard-of power at his fingertips. To help him answer the greatest question mankind has ever posed, he zaps the best philosophical minds of all time–namely Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, Soren Kierkegaard, and Baruch Spinoza–from the past and into his attic. Not all goes according to plan, however, and Adam finds himself in a race against time to formulate an answer to the question of intelligent design… or risk losing everything.
Robin's Review: Einstein in the Attic by Dana Dargos is a curious blend of science fiction and philosophy that take readers on a thought-provoking journey with Professor Adam Reemi as he seeks answers to his personal and professional upheavals. He finds solace by bringing famous physicists back to life in his attic like Einstein, Curie and Edison who help him explore grand questions of science, philosophy and religion. This gripping story offers up plenty of entertaining adventure while exploring deeper truth underlying it all - a must read for those seeking out something truly enriching!

I was given a free e-copy of this book, but that has not influenced my opinion in this review. I enjoyed this story and would recommend it to others.




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Robin’s Review of The Strange Courtship of Kathleen O’Dwyer

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Robin’s Review of The Strange Courtship of Kathleen O’Dwyer

by Robert Temple

Rating: 5 out of 5.
Robin's Review of The Strange Courtship of Kathleen O'Dwyer
by Robert Temple

What would drive a woman in 1828 to head west across the Great Plains into the Rocky Mountains...
...risking death among hostile Native Americans, brutish mountain men, and wild animals? Why, the same reason as a man, of course--freedom. Like fur trappers of the early western frontier, Kathleen is a misfit. Growing up in the Irish slums of Boston and watching her mother die giving birth to a dozen children, Kathleen has decided to escape into a career as a schoolteacher, free of men; but when she sets out along the Santa Fe Trail for distant Nuevo Mexico, she finds that dry powder and steady aim are as important as reading, writing, and arithmetic"—
Robin's Review: Kathleen O'Dwyer, a schoolteacher by trade, left her home to go on an incredible adventure with nothing but the supplies in her wagon and faith as a guide. Along this journey she meets James Colter who joins Kathleen’s convoy – together they traverse sun-drenched deserts, navigate treacherous mountain passes and discover new cultures meeting fascinating people of all backgrounds. Their road will lead them across miles until eventually arriving at their destiny: Mexico!

This story had it all-thrilling action, stirring romance and engaging characters. It was an entertaining journey that kept me captivated until the very end!

I was given a free e-copy of this book, but that has not influenced my opinions in this review.



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Robin’s Review of WICKED GAMES: Wicked Series

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Robin’s Review of WICKED GAMES: Wicked Series

by Nancy Brown

Rating: 5 out of 5.
WICKED GAMES: Wicked Series
Book One 
by Nancy Brown 

Wicked: Evil, Naughty. Games: To play or manipulate based on skill, strength or luck.
One Woman. Two men. A race against the clock.
The Players:
Avery Carmichael is a brilliant criminal attorney. She is also the daughter of Jonathan Carmichael, the future governor of New York. She hates games and she doesn’t have time for romance. She is running scared from the only man in her life. She calls him Tic Toc and he wants her dead. Her only objective is to survive.
Liam Sanders is tall, dark and deadly handsome. He’s also the twin brother of Luke Sanders and the newest member of Cross Security. He has a job to do. He doesn’t have time for distractions. But just one look at Avery Carmichael and his game plan changes. He wants her and he’ll do whatever it takes make her his.
Robin's Review: Ms. Brown's writing was nothing short of excellent, making this book a suspenseful page-turner. Though entertaining, the character of Tik Toc, in particular, provided an unsettling backdrop for the story. It is with great pleasure that I recommend Ms. Brown and all her books to any reader looking for an engaging and captivating read.
Coming Soon:
Wicked Desires: Wicked Series  Book Two
Wicked Lies:  Wicked Series  Book Three
Wicked Obsessions: Wicked Series  Book Four

#romance #action #adventure

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Robin’s Review of Hanging Corpses

Hanging Corpses by Jay Bower Hanging Corpses by Jay Bower From demons to cannibals… Fifteen horrific tales explore vast landscapes of terror whether it’s the woods at the end of the street or the icy reaches of space. Nothing is off limits. Fear creeps through the tales and threatens to make the nightmares a reality. … Continue reading “Robin’s Review of Hanging Corpses”

Hanging Corpses

by Jay Bower

Rating: 5 out of 5.
Hanging Corpses
by Jay Bower

From demons to cannibals…
Fifteen horrific tales explore vast landscapes of terror whether it’s the woods at the end of the street or the icy reaches of space. Nothing is off limits.
Fear creeps through the tales and threatens to make the nightmares a reality.
Delve into Hanging Corpses and prepare to commune with the dead. They await your company.

Hanging Corpses
Tiny Piece of Soul
Remnants of the War
Flesh Hook
Damian
The Awful Gift
New World Hunger
From the Depths, Risen
Unstoppable Heart
Colony of the Damned
Roosevelt is for Lovers
Duardo (Roosevelt is for Lovers, Part 2)
Autumnal Thrill
Accepting
The Voice of America
Robin's Review: All of these stories are freaking amazing in a horrific kind of way. My favorite, of course, must be New World Hunger because, ah, zombies! These short stories are well written and easy to read if you don’t mind some gore.  They are written so creatively that you feel part of the story. I don’t know if that is a good thing or bad.  Just kidding. It’s good.  Well Done, Jay Bower.  I am a fan for life.

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Robin’s Review of The Prophet Paradox

The Prophet Paradox by Danny Tuttle The Prophet Paradox By Danny Tuttle Biblical scholar Anne Hart is lost. Again. In a rural Egyptian village, she tries to save a woman from a public lashing ordered by a local sharia tribunal of elders. The police chief orders Anne to be abandoned in the Qattara Depression, the … Continue reading “Robin’s Review of The Prophet Paradox”

The Prophet Paradox

by Danny Tuttle

Rating: 5 out of 5.
The Prophet Paradox
By Danny Tuttle

Biblical scholar Anne Hart is lost. Again. In a rural Egyptian village, she tries to save a woman from a public lashing ordered by a local sharia tribunal of elders. 
The police chief orders Anne to be abandoned in the Qattara Depression, the worst hell hole in the Sahara Desert. With no food or water and weeks of desert in every direction, Anne makes a discovery that can change the world. But will she survive?
Physicist Max Moore detects a burst of elementary particles and makes a startling prediction. Now he can't escape his fate.
Is anyone free? Or do we see only what we want to see? And than how can love be stronger than destiny?
Robin's Review: The plot is interesting and complex. The characters are well written, fully imagined, and relatable. The author does a fantastic job of exploring the world through their eyes.
Anne Hart was banished to the Middle Eastern desert by the police. Just when she is about to give up 2 strangers save her.  Soon after, Anne realizes that she looks just like the woman on the Sobekneferu’s mural which turns out to be the daughter of Isis. The trouble then begins for Anne, who makes a world-changing discovery. Now people are after her and want to silence her. We go on a fast paced and mysterious adventure to far off places and through texts that touch on topics like a missing poem, old churches, a pilgrimage-gone-wrong, Bible verses, dreams, and a supernova.
It was my pleasure to receive a free copy of this book but that does not in any way affect my opinions in this review of this entertaining story.

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Robin’s Review of FRANKENSTEIN MEETS MOBY DICK: OR, THE MODERN PROMETHEUS MEETS THE WHALE 

FRANKENSTEIN MEETS MOBY DICK: OR, THE MODERN PROMETHEUS MEETS THE WHALE  by David Myriad (Author), Mary Shelly (Author), Herman Melville (Author), Mark Twain (Author)  FRANKENSTEIN MEETS MOBY DICK: OR, THE MODERN PROMETHEUS MEETS THE WHALE  “Call me Frankenstein.” 1 mad scientist. 2 nemeses. 3 manly intimate friendships. Forbidden secrets of life, death, and reanimation. Hiding under the alias Ishmael, young Ernest secretly is … Continue reading “Robin’s Review of FRANKENSTEIN MEETS MOBY DICK: OR, THE MODERN PROMETHEUS MEETS THE WHALE “

FRANKENSTEIN MEETS MOBY DICK: OR, THE MODERN PROMETHEUS MEETS THE WHALE 

by David Myriad (Author), Mary Shelly (Author), Herman Melville (Author), Mark Twain (Author) 

Rating: 5 out of 5.
FRANKENSTEIN MEETS MOBY DICK: OR, THE MODERN PROMETHEUS MEETS THE WHALE 

“Call me Frankenstein.”

1 mad scientist.
2 nemeses.
3 manly intimate friendships.
Forbidden secrets of life, death, and reanimation.
Hiding under the alias Ishmael, young Ernest secretly is the lost forgotten brother of the infamous Doctor Victor Frankenstein. He flees to the sea to escape the nemesis his sibling created from the graveyards of men. Yet unbeknownst to him, his closest sailing companion is the very creature assembled and abandoned, posing as the pagan cannibal harpooner Queequeg. 
Robin's Review: This was such a fun read! It's a blend of two great novels that kept me entertained the whole way through. Even though it took a while to get through, it was worth it. I had such a wonderful time reading this. The project is beautifully crafted to combine the dark and tortured lives of Dr. Frankenstein and his Monster with those of Ishmael and Captain Ahab. It's creative, complex, and entertaining—well worth the time.

It was my pleasure to receive a free copy of this book but that does not in any way affect my opinions in this review of this entertaining story.
#horror, #suspense, #thriller

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Robin’s Review of The Exorcist’s House

The Exorcist’s House by Nick Roberts The Exorcist’s House by Nick Roberts Crystal Lake Publishing This psychological thriller follows a family to their Appalachian farmhouse, where they encounter an unimaginable horror. In the summer of 1994, psychologist Daniel Hill buys a rustic farmhouse nestled in the rolling hills of West Virginia. Along with his wife … Continue reading “Robin’s Review of The Exorcist’s House”

The Exorcist’s House

by Nick Roberts

Rating: 5 out of 5.
The Exorcist's House 
by Nick Roberts
Crystal Lake Publishing

This psychological thriller follows a family to their Appalachian farmhouse, where they encounter an unimaginable horror.

In the summer of 1994, psychologist Daniel Hill buys a rustic farmhouse nestled in the rolling hills of West Virginia. Along with his wife and teenage daughter, the family uproots their lives in Ohio and moves south. They are initially seduced by the natural beauty of the country setting. That soon changes when they discover a hidden room in the basement with a well, boarded shut and adorned with crucifixes.
Robin's Review: This is my first time reading a book by Nick Roberts, and I was not disappointed. This demon possession story is well written, with great storytelling that kept me turning page after page. 
I was drawn in from the beginning, and then after every chapter, I found myself thinking, "Just one more chapter, haha." I ended up reading the whole book in one sitting, late into the night, with the lights on, of course. It's so freaking good—it's very easy to become enveloped in the story. It's so descriptive and suspenseful that it's easy to visualize every detail and every scene in your mind. I love the definition of pandemonium in the front of the book. I wandered why he choose that word.  I see now why.

So, my question is this: if you have a basement door that is nailed shut and crap is happening all around you and you find old journals and VHS tapes all the time, why are you even still living in that house? The freaky horror twisty ending was a great touch.

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Robin’s Review of Goddess of Everything

Goddess of Everything by Paul DeBlassie III  Goddess of Everything: A Blood-Curdling Tale of Truth, Freedom, and Love by Paul DeBlassie III A blood-curdling tale of a Mother’s affection for her son, and her son’s struggle for truth, freedom, and love. In the mystic land of Aztlan del Norte, a realm of supernatural happenings and … Continue reading “Robin’s Review of Goddess of Everything”

Goddess of Everything

by Paul DeBlassie III 

Rating: 5 out of 5.
Goddess of Everything: A Blood-Curdling Tale of Truth, Freedom, and Love
by Paul DeBlassie III  

A blood-curdling tale of a Mother's affection for her son, and her son's struggle for truth, freedom, and love.
In the mystic land of Aztlan del Norte, a realm of supernatural happenings and unexpected turns of fate, psychiatric healer Gabriél de LaTierra encounters evil within the Orphanage of the Holy Innocents. Children disappear for reasons kept secret by Mother Juana de la Cruz, Superior of the Nunnery and the Orphanage.
Robin's Review: This book is full of twisty turns that kept me guessing the whole way through. It's got a little bit of everything, including suspense, thriller, mystery, supernatural, horror, and maybe even folklore. The characters are well-written and stirred up a lot of emotion in me. I was rooting for some and swearing at others. The main character, Gabriele, sees many horrific acts at the Orphanage of Holy Saints, where children go missing. His mother happens to be Mother Superior and a zealot. So are the other nuns. This story is about good versus evil, with a theme that seems crazy but also plausible. I will let you decide.

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Robin’s Review of Northern Quartet

Northern Quartet by John Keillor Northern Quartet Book 4 of 4: The Shattered North by John Keillor Northern Quartet is set in 2030, after the world’s been a post-apocalyptic mess for eleven years. After The Fall This collection of short stories updates readers on the development of Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal, with many recurring … Continue reading “Robin’s Review of Northern Quartet”

Northern Quartet

by John Keillor

Rating: 5 out of 5.
Northern Quartet
Book 4 of 4: The Shattered North
by John Keillor

Northern Quartet is set in 2030, after the world's been a post-apocalyptic mess for eleven years.
After The Fall

This collection of short stories updates readers on the development of Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal, with many recurring characters from the Shattered North series.
This is five years after Four Cities.
In Vancouver, Henry returns to seek the mystery girl.
In Calgary, Abe flies out to confront American marauders.
In Toronto, Martin helps the Chevy Brothers deal with giant rodents.
In Montreal, Matilda arrives in a stolen plane to warn Alexi.
Robin's Review: This is a really great way to wrap up The Shattered North series. You get a satisfying conclusion to The Four Cities: Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal. And then this book sets up the author's next book series, The McKinley Chronicles, which has already been released. This series is so full of action and suspense that I'm going to have to read it again to see what I might have missed the first time. I would definitely recommend both of these book series by this author.

Reading Order for Book Series:

Assassin’s Secret
Book 1 of 4: The Shattered North

Stalin Gorilla
Book 2 of 4: The Shattered North

Four Cities
Book 3 of 4: The Shattered North

Northern Quartet
Book 4 of 4:  The Shattered North

It was my pleasure to receive a free copy of this book, but that does not affect my opinions in this review of this entertaining story.

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