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HELLROSE-A Book Review

by Emma King

Hellrose
by Emma M. King



Over the past 150 years, HELLROSE psychiatric hospital has become one of America's most feared establishments.
After being plagued by flashbacks to a terrifying past, a psychiatrist, Dr. Lisa Williams, tries to repair her life by helping a new outlandish patient who has his own horrifying history.


Hellrose is a psychiatric hospital in Nevada where criminally insane convicted patients live out their sentences. It is also a place to evaluate patients to see if they are criminally insane or just lying criminals.

It is up to the main character, renowned psychiatrist Dr. Lisa Williams to do these evaluations.
 After a horrific accident, Lisa is plagued with flashbacks. Going back to work she is assigned a new patient, Harvey Power that needs to be evaluated for the crime of murdering his family.

I will not give spoilers to the rest of the story.

This story had a chilling atmosphere with great character development and a twisted plot. Aside from the proofreading errors, this story is filled with tension, suspense, anxiety, and terror.



Thriller
Suspense
Psychological
Horror
Murder
Mystery

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Seraphim

The Seventh Day Series Book 1

by Leslie Swartz

Seraphim 
The Seventh Day Series Book 1
by Leslie Swartz

Wyatt is a typical schizophrenic firefighter with daddy issues when his life falls into shambles. His wife leaves him, he loses his job and the voices in his head are getting louder. Just when he thinks he’s finally made a breakthrough, a woman interrupts his therapy session, setting his life on a course more unbelievable than his hallucinations.

Gabriel is the Messenger of God, and she loves humans. Like, all of them. Beautiful men, gorgeous women…and sometimes both at the same sexy time. But, when she’s called to save the world from a long-forgotten enemy, she drops everything and gets to work. Four angels, born human, must join with Lucifer and the vampire queen to stop the sadistic Lilith from destroying the Gate between Heaven and Earth, enslaving humanity, and slaughtering millions.

A story with supernatural characters such as angels and demons with the age old good versus evil theme. Witty and clever.

Nephilim The Seventh Day Series Book 2
Elohim The Seventh Day Series Book 3
Cain The Seventh Day Series Book 4
Alukah The Seventh Day Series Book 5

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The Foley Chronicles: Files from the 8th District

by Nathan Bush

Full series

Written in Blood: The Foley Chronicles: Files from the 8th District (Volume 1)

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Detective Ken Collins is completing his rookie year in Homicide, a division of the Investigative Branch of the Foley Police Department, when a serial killer with an insatiable appetite for destruction, and a desire to ruin Ken’s life, begins mutilating prostitutes in the 8th District. Ken must work the case with his partner, Senior Detective John Filcher, all while dealing with personal circumstances that include physical and mental issues, burgeoning questions about his Eternal security, and his dad’s recurring illness. Unfortunately for the duo, the killer is brutal and efficient and leaves no trail to follow. Things get complicated for them when the investigation turns south, and the Governor’s newly initiated ‘Special Crimes Division’ shows up. During the investigation, John, a devoted Christian, uses every opportunity to try and lead Ken to the Truth. Will Ken and John find the killer before more victims die? Will the killer make good on his vow to destroy Ken? Will the ‘Special Crimes Division’ make a move to take the case away from the detectives from the 8th District? Will Ken accept the Truth that can change his life forever? This is a story written with multiple points of views. A murder mystery tale with characters that are normal, believable, and realistic. For this being his first novel, it is well written.

Root of Evil The Foley Chronicles: Files from the 8th District (Volume 2)

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Detective Quin Butler is the new guy in the Homicide Division of Foley’s 8th District. He isn’t in town long when he and his partner, Senior Detective John Filcher, draw their first case together. A man is found bludgeoned to death and his motel room ransacked. Nothing at the scene suggests what the killer was after. To add to the mystery, his body is riddled with odd-shaped markings. As they work the investigation, new evidence in a cold case comes to light and makes life even more hectic for the pair. Trouble abounds for Quin in his personal life when he meets a beautiful woman, who happens to be an old friend (old flame?) of John’s. Why is John so protective of her? What circumstances caused her to leave Foley in the first place? When the answers come, will Quin second guess his decision to pursue her against John’s wishes?

Once again this story involves Detective John Filcher and his division. It is a murder mystery crime story.

Twisted Christian The Foley Chronicles: Files from the 8th District Book 3

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Verdugo, a man with a skewed view of scriptural interpretation, believes he has been chosen by God to pour out His judgment on the men responsible for a young girls death and bring justice to her and her family.

Detectives Berg Anderson and John Filcher are thrust together to find him. One is a self-proclaimed non-believer; the other, a professed Christian.

How will the non-believer handle being saddled with a true Christian for a partner? Will Verdugo be able to complete his mission before he is captured or killed? Or will the Homicide Detectives succeed in stopping him before the body count gets out of control?

Detective John Filcher is at it again but with a new partner. It is a murder mystery crime story with a twist.

Preying Games, The Foley Chronicles, Files from the 8th District Book 4

She’s on the hunt, and Foley will be her preyground. Amy is a tech savvy blogger who is tired of being trampled on by men. Utilizing her considerable technical skills, she concocts a plan to rid Foley of its aristocracy by drawing them into a deadly game of seduction. Namely, men of power and money. Men who think they’re above the rest of society. Men who are out for themselves. Detective Shelby Lynn joins the 8th District Homicide Squad and is immediately thrust into an untenable situation when she’s partnered with the disagreeable Detective Berg Anderson. They soon team with Senior Detective John Filcher and Detective Quin Butler on a case, which quickly turns into more than a simple murder investigation. The team encounters crime scenes that aren’t what they seem, bugs, drugs, newspaper editorials, a possible copycat killer, one of their own in trouble, and much more. Can the Homicide Detectives of the 8th District stop this killer before she eliminates her lengthy list of prey?

This story has a whole slew of characters besides Detective John Filcher. Another creepy murder mystery crime story.

Dust – Book and Movie

by Jacqueline Druga

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Dust
by Jacqueline Druga

Without warning the United States is invaded and attacked. The result ... World War III. In the sanctity of her shelter, Joanna Collins reconciles her life on the pages of a notebook. In doing so, she gains the determination to discover what has become of those she loves in a world that has turned to dust.

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Precious Mindset

Have a better mindset, have a better life.

by Djenat Remmache

Precious Mindset:
Have a better mindset, have a better life.
by Djenat Remmache

This book was written to help people around the world improve their lives by being happier, motivated to make their dreams come true, stronger, and wiser. All of this, by shifting their perspective of things.
True power lies within yourself. You have the power to improve your life, to be happy, to be strong, to be the person you aspire to be, and to achieve whatever your goals are. The secret is having the right mindset.

I have never reviewed a book of this genre. I found it interesting and helpful. I really liked some of the ideas the author spoke of, and I am willing to incorporate them in my everyday life.


Self Help
Motivational

Weed Mountain

by Kate Kersey

Weed Mountain
by Kate Kersey

A looming drug test, a brutal shrew, and a toxic work environment that only women could devise, combine in Kate Kersey’s debut novel. Weed Mountain takes you along with empty-nesters Luca and Chloe. In search of new adventures, they flee New Jersey and find a little mountain in wild and wonderful West Virginia.

The untamed beauty of the state is the backdrop for a love rectangle, a cat hoarder who bites, and a sweet moonshiner with a green thumb. While getting to know their neighbors, Luca and Chloe sweat the test result that could destroy their plans and doom Chloe to professional misery.

A great story depicting the trials and tribulations of a woman, Chloe and her husband, Lucas after moving to West Virginia. Chloe was very believable and true. She had her struggles yes but became stronger because of them. I really enjoyed this book.

They were average people caught in a deadly time.

URBAN GRIDLOCK: A Post Apocalyptic Zombie Survival Thriller

(Chronicles of the Undead: Book 1)

by Jaime Hernandez

URBAN GRIDLOCK:
A Post Apocalyptic Zombie Survival Thriller: (Chronicles of the Undead: Book 1)
by Jaime Hernandez

They were average people caught in a deadly time.

Lifelong best friends Max and Jesse are six stories high working a construction job, when the gates of Hell explode in downtown Cleveland. They bear witness to the furious beginning of the Zombie Apocalypse. Trapped in the middle of the city, the pair must fight their way back to the only thing that matters… their families.

As the two struggle to make their way out of the city, their families must do whatever is necessary to survive. Max’s family is in a race against time to fortify their suburban castle against the coming storm, while Jesse’s family is forced to leave the comfort of their home to find a secure shelter.

With danger and horrors surrounding them, they must all find their way back to each other. In the fight to stay alive, who will live and who will die?

Follow the terrifying tale of these two families from one of the bestselling, award-winning authors of the Zombie Road Fan Fiction Collection.

If you are looking for a zombie apocalypse story then look no further. This story has it all. A strong storyline/plot, page turning steady momentum and suspense, action packed vivid scenarios, strong, smart, and relatable characters that you are invested in and a well written and intelligently thought-out plan. A “how to guide” for when the SHTF with great information.

It is based on the first three days of a world ending apocalypse. It follows the main characters, Max Lopez, and Jesse Ramirez as they try to reunite with their families. Their wives, Michelle and her two kids, Lucia and Joey and Anna and her two kids, Camille, and Damon as they set up base at the Lopez home. It ends with a cliffhanger but since the second book is already out then there is no need to worry.

“Holy shit, it’s raining bodies” and a “twice dead” zombie are my favorite lines from the book.

This book is Jaime Hernandez first book in the Chronicles of the Undead.

The second book is Suburban Jungle: A Post-Apocalyptic Zombie Survival Thriller (Chronicles of the Undead)

The third book is in the works!

Vehemence: Tree of Treason

by William Thomas Brumley

Vehemence: Tree of Treason
by William Thomas Brumley

Tella is one of the most elite agents at the Vehemence Organization. She has been on countless missions, all of them nothing less than a success. Suddenly, she is framed for the murder of a top Russian asset she was protecting. Tella is now on the run after an attempt on her life by her own agency. However, she is not alone, and she is not the only agent caught in the crosshairs of the Vehemence Agency. Her friend and mentor Albin is by her side. To make matters worse, they are also being tracked by rival Faction Lex Talionis. Tella will soon find out that things are not what they seem.

A quick and easy read with espionage and action built in. It had moments of dread and suspense that kept you turning the page.



Crime
Action
Adventure
Thriller
Mystery
Espionage

Krae – A Review

Krae

by Tim Eagle

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Krae
by Tim Eagle

Krae's nose always knows. She has hyperosmia; a heightened olfactory sense which tells her something is rising in Stevats--and it stinks. Horrors from the past seek to resurface, heralded by the terrible odor, and the screeching of crows.

Death swirls all around Krae, bringing chaos and confusion. Her marriage, her job, and her very being, all seem at risk by something ethereal lingering in the air, something just below the range of even her perception.

But is the stench haunting Krae's house a threat, or a warning?


What a strange and bizarre short story. I liked the interesting topic and where the author went with it.

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