Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: The Agency Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 120 Pages Category: Contemporary, Murder Mystery At a Glance: Though the romance fell a little flat for me, the sleuthing of the story kept me engaged, and I found I really enjoyed their journey to uncovering the decade-old murder. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: When runaway... Continue Reading →
Title: His Secret Admirer Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 164 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Edward Kendrick delivers a quick and easy read with a little suspense and smatterings of humor, but this is more an in-depth look at both Jim and Alan in that they each get a chance to tell... Continue Reading →
Title: Protecting Max Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 170 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense At a Glance: Protecting Max is not an insta-love story. The author gives readers a nice bond of friendship between these men along with a little suspense. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Twelve years ago, Max Harman survived a vicious attack... Continue Reading →
Title: Under the Radar Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 123 Pages Category: Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: This was a fast paced, suspenseful and intriguing short novella from Edward Kendrick, who never fails to hook me into his stories. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Life for Lou Travis changed drastically when, as Carlo Farro, he... Continue Reading →
Title: Searching for My Killer Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 26k Words Category: Paranormal, Mystery At a Glance: This sequel to Ghostly Investigations was a pleasant surprise for me. It’s nicely paced and fun to read, with plenty of mystery and a host of interesting suspects. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Sequel to Ghostly... Continue Reading →
Title: Cole and His Dog Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 194 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Overall, the story had promise but fell short for me. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Kicked out of his home at eighteen, Cole ends up at The Haven, a drop-in spot for homeless teens, run by Adam... Continue Reading →
Title: The Elevator Murders Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 123 Pages Category: Contemporary, Murder Mystery At a Glance: The Elevator Murders is just the right length to offer a good murder mystery. Edward Kendrick always seems to find a new path to creating an interesting whodunnit, never letting up on the suspense, danger... Continue Reading →
Title: Premonitions Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 101 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: I’m not sure what it is, but I always find myself looking for the next Edward Kendrick story. Maybe it’s that his books are always easy reads, very entertaining, no matter what the subject, and the characters always... Continue Reading →
Title: The Hitchhiker Murders Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 105 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Two solid and loving characters, a well written mystery, and a surprise little twist. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: When married private investigators Brent and Quinn Collins are hired to find Andrew, a young man who has... Continue Reading →
Title: Ghostly Investigations Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 114 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery At a Glance: This is a well plotted murder/paranormal mystery, with some interesting questions about death. I really liked Jon, who had a sadness about him but kept his sense of humor, and Brody, who’s snarky but turns out to... Continue Reading →
Title: Not Your Average Man Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 133 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Edward Kendrick hooked me again with this intriguing story about how lives change after a tragedy. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: I was an average man, not at all violent, until a bastard tricked my best... Continue Reading →
Title: The Diner Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 114 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Every so often, Edward Kendrick creates a story that I think would be good as a graphic comic for mature readers—The Diner is one of them. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: A mysterious man has come to Spirit Falls.... Continue Reading →
Title: A Deadly Homecoming Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 147 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I think a lot of readers will absolutely adore this mystery and find it very intriguing. For me? It was okay, but I’ll admit it didn’t quite meet my expectations. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: When Spence... Continue Reading →
Title: The C21 Box Set Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 351 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This is a danger filled and suspenseful trilogy. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: C21 is a covert operation comprised of good men and women who ended up on the wrong side of the law. Now they have... Continue Reading →
Title: Perfect Strangers Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 111 Pages At a Glance: Even though this was a short story, it was well written, easy to follow and emotional. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Opposites attract—but is that attraction enough to bring two strangers together? Raphael Koenig is an assassin working for a covert... Continue Reading →
Title: Never Let Go of Hope Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 112 Pages At a Glance: A lovely romance starring mature characters dealing with real life challenges and insecurities. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Well-known artist Ellis Williams is in a slump and feeling all his fifty-three years. He's lost the joy which... Continue Reading →
Title: Reaper Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 208 Pages At a Glance: Reaper has action, suspense, and two very likable MCs. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Leading a double life can be challenging, as Reaper well knows. Take one self-styled vigilante—Reaper. Add his alter ego, successful forty-one-year-old, investment counselor, Zack Ward. Then throw... Continue Reading →
Title: The Hit Man Cometh Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 178 Pages At a Glance: All in all, a fun and exciting read. Well worth the experience. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Mick is a hit man sent after Gavin. Can Gavin, an ex-conman and a shifter, convince Mick they should join forces... Continue Reading →
Title: Wrong Side of the Law Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 201 Pages At a Glance: A very good read, indeed Reviewed By: Janet Blurb: Undercover cop Dan Hudson is framed for blackmail and kicked off the NOPD force. Enraged about that, and the fact that his lover refuses to stand by... Continue Reading →
Title: L’histoire de François: Vampire (Mortal Angst #1) Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: Wilde City Press Pages/Word Count: 64 Pages At a Glance: A good deal of missed opportunity Blurb: Since his turning in 1022 young spy, François, has hated all humans. And yet, in 1347, he falls in love with one, only to be betrayed... Continue Reading →
Title: L’histoire de François: Vampire (Mortal Angst #1) Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: Wilde City Press Pages/Word Count: 64 Pages At a Glance: A good deal of missed opportunity Blurb: Since his turning in 1022 young spy, François, has hated all humans. And yet, in 1347, he falls in love with one, only to be betrayed... Continue Reading →
“We find ourselves constantly in battle in the vast human theaters of conflict.” ― Bryant McGill Title: The Actor & the Thief Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: Wilde City Press Pages/Word Count: 26000 Words Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: Once they were a couple. Now—they’re far from it. Just out of prison, Craig heads to Denver. At... Continue Reading →
“We find ourselves constantly in battle in the vast human theaters of conflict.” ― Bryant McGill Title: The Actor & the Thief Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: Wilde City Press Pages/Word Count: 26000 Words Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: Once they were a couple. Now—they’re far from it. Just out of prison, Craig heads to Denver. At... Continue Reading →
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