Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Beloved Son Series: Aisling: Book Three Author: Carole Cummings Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 306 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: This whole novel was amazing, and this trilogy gets every star it deserves and then some. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: When a man’s identity is built on lies, can he find the true self... Continue Reading →
Title: Dream Series: Aisling: Book Two Author: Carole Cummings Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 336 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Holy smokes. And I thought the first in the Aisling series was good. There is more than one moment in this novel where your heart is in your throat, thinking this might be the end... Continue Reading →
Title: The Rising Tide Series: Liminal Sky: Book Two Author: J. Scott Coatsworth Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 380 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: Between the imaginative and expansive world-building and the hopefulness imbued and exemplified by the protagonists, The Rising Tide a good read. Reviewed By: Jovan Blurb: Earth is dead. Five years later,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Stark Divide Series: Liminal Sky: Book One Author: J. Scott Coatsworth Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 284 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: What I liked most about The Stark Divide is how it incorporated the ship-mind into the story. I really enjoyed this inclusive, fast-paced read and can’t wait to see what happens... Continue Reading →
Title: Devil Take Me Authors: Jordan L. Hawk, TA Moore, Ginn Hale, C.S. Poe, Rhys Ford, and Jordan Castillo Price Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 450 Pages Category: Horror, Paranormal At a Glance: 4.5 Stars overall, Devil Take Me is a wonderful anthology. Reviewed By: Jovan Blurb: Temptation lurks around every corner in worlds sometimes dark,... Continue Reading →
Title: Incubus Honeymoon Series: Arcana Imperii: Book One Author: August Li Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 274 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Those who can appreciated the style of switching narrative voices will be eager for the next novel in this series. I myself am excited to see this world develop further and revisit Inky... Continue Reading →
Title: Euphoria Author: Jayne Lockwood Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 310 Pages Category: Science Fiction At a Glance: I was really pleased with Euphoria and the intricate and detailed storytelling, making the story flow well and even came off as conceivable. If you are in the mood for a sci-fi romance with a focus on the... Continue Reading →
Title: Surviving Immortality Author: Alan Chin Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 446 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: Besides my inability to find anything compelling about Matt Reece as an MC, the story suffers a bit with some of its dialogue/conversations being particularly stilted and sometimes dubious. However, as a whole, Surviving Immortality is interesting, not... Continue Reading →
Title: A Prayer for the Dead Series: A Tom and Stanley Mystery Author: Victor J. Banis Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Another solid and thoroughly entertaining mystery. Despite my mixed emotions about the relationship, I do love the characters’ complexity and the cleverness of the plot, and am really... Continue Reading →
Title: Killing Time in LA Series: Tom and Stanley: Book Three Author: Victor J. Banis Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 Pages Category: Gay Fiction, Murder Mystery At a Glance: Victor J. Banis certainly delivers another great mystery in the Tom and Stanley series, and I’ll be looking forward to another installment. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: A Deadly Kind of Love Series: Tom and Stanley: Book One Author: Victor J. Banis Publisher: DSP Publications/2nd Edition Length: 200 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Victor J. Banis is an expert at bringing investigative techniques to a storyline along with action-packed fight scenes, but what really makes this story, and series, unique... Continue Reading →
Title: Vice Enforcer Series: Vice City: Book Two Author: S.A. Stovall Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 250 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The plot and action scenes are intense and well written. This is one wild ride, and there was no way to guess what was going to happen next. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Holding... Continue Reading →
Title: Guardian Series: Aisling Trilogy: Book One Author: Carole Cummings Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 270 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: So many unanswered questions surrounded by a lush story that is action-packed and unrelenting in its pacing made for an exciting first installment. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: As he pursues a man who is... Continue Reading →
Title: Semblance Author: Chris E. Saros Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 230 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This was my first time reading Chris E. Saros, and Semblance was a fairly good read. The pace and writing are good, and the plot isn’t too complicated but definitely has grit. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Drake isn’t... Continue Reading →
Title: Infected: Throwaways Series: Mean Streets: Book Two Author: Andrea Speed Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 280 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: Once again, Andrea Speed shows off her skill at writing some great action scenes and pulling readers along on a suspenseful ride. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Former prostitute and street kid... Continue Reading →
Title: The Deadly Lies (The Dominic Delingpole Mysteries: Book Two) Author: David C. Dawson Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 210 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: While I had a problem with some contradictions in Jonathan's behavior in this open relationship, I didn't let it get in the way of the solid mystery. Reviewed By: Maryann... Continue Reading →
Title: Mad Lizard Mambo (Kai Gracen: Book Two) Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: DSP Publications Run Time: 8 hours and 49 minutes Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Filled with adventure, intrigue, twists, and turns, Mad Lizard Mambo is a non-stop thrill ride. Adding to this fantastical book is Greg Tremblay’s extraordinary narration. He... Continue Reading →
Title: The Last Grand Master (Champion of the Gods: Book One) Author: Andrew Q. Gordon Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: DSP Publications (3rd Edition) Run Time: 13 hours and 13 minutes Category: Fantasy At a Glance: If you love the author or the narrator, buy this book. If you love fantasy with a gay twist, buy... Continue Reading →
Title: Tap-Dancing the Minefields Author: Lyn Gala Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 334 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: Lyn Gala has created a fantastic alternate reality filled with an array of characters who span the gap between human and alien, and tell this story through sharp dialogue and shared experiences. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Sometimes... Continue Reading →
Title: Green's Hill Werewolves Vol 2 (Little Goddess Series) Author: Amy Lane Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 220 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: A satisfying addition to the series for my inner completionist. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: After a rocky start and some unexpected battles, Teague Sullivan may have found a home at Green’s Hill.... Continue Reading →
Title: Welcome to Crash Author: Lina Langley Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 214 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: A thought-provoking spin on a coming-of-age story for a very complex character with equally complex relationships, and an unexpected twist tying it all together. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: At first, Damien feels lucky to land a job... Continue Reading →
Title: Green's Hill Werewolves: Vol. One (Little Goddess Series) Author: Amy Lane Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 310 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Full of angst, backstory, and more details from all our favorite Green's Hill characters. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Teague Sullivan and Jack Barnes work in the dangerous gray area between the natural... Continue Reading →
Title: The Mystery of the Curiosities (Snow & Winter: Book Two) Author: C.S. Poe Narrator: Derrick McClain Publisher: DSP Publications Run Time: 7 hours and 15 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I hope this series has a long run, and that Derrick McClain continues to narrate each new book. Buy this book for the... Continue Reading →
Title: The Mystery of Nevermore (Snow & Winter: Book One) Author: C.S. Poe Narrator: Derrick McClain Publisher: DSP Publications Run Time: 7 hours and 58 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This story was a strong start to this new series from a writer I’ve been watching. I can’t wait to listen to the next... Continue Reading →
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