Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Splintered (Hunting Evil: Book One) Author: SJD Peterson Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 220 Pages At a Glance: I read this book in 2014, and it's just as exciting now as it was then. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: 2nd Edition A string of murders targeting effeminate gay men has the GLBTQ community of Chicago on... Continue Reading →
Title: Earthshatter (Haven Prime: Book One) Author: Albert Nothlit Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 530 Pages At a Glance: Eight people wake up to a post-apocalyptic nightmare in this fantastic science fiction story. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: The world is gone. All that’s left are the monsters. The creatures attacked Haven VII with no warning. An... Continue Reading →
Title: The Infected Holiday Special Author: Andrea Speed Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 116 Pages At a Glance: One amazing boatload of Urban Fantasy wrapped around characters who have more personality in their little pixels than should be reasonable or possible. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Peek behind the curtain with Roan McKichan and the various... Continue Reading →
Title: The Second Son Author: John Inman Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 276 Pages At a Glance: Despite the pacing problems, the bones of this particular novel are good, and John Inman is, undeniably, a great storyteller. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: It’s an old, old story: a tale of the consequences of good and evil.... Continue Reading →
Title: Stasis (Ennek Trilogy: Book One) Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 204 Pages At a Glance: If this introductory novel is anything to go by, the Ennek trilogy is ramping up to be an exciting and romantic series. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Praesidium is the most prosperous city-state in the world, due... Continue Reading →
Titles: Infected: Prey and Infected: Bloodlines (Infected: Books One and Two) Author: Andrea Speed Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 384 Pages/224 Pages At a Glance: Speed’s writing style is excellent. I love that the series is gritty and intense, but it’s also full of humor and snark. Reviewed By: Jules Series Blurb: In a world... Continue Reading →
Title: No Good Deed (Philip Potter Series: 2nd Edition) Author: Michael Rupured Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 222 Pages At a Glance: As an avid reader of murder mysteries, this one ranks high on my list. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: On Christmas Eve in 1966, Philip Potter, a kind-hearted Smithsonian curator, wraps up his last-minute... Continue Reading →
Title: Eye of Scota (Dalriata: Book One) Authors: Serena Yates Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 200 Page At a Glance: A romance between two men from different planets… with kilts. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: In 845 a group of Gaels fleeing the Vikings stumbled through the mystic Eye of Scota and found safety on a... Continue Reading →
Title: Checkmate Ever After Author: Lex Chase Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 314 Pages At a Glance: An entertaining story with all the necessary elements I expect of a book based on Superheroes. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: The day disgraced superhero Memphis Rook literally fell into Hogarth Dawson’s lap, you could say it was fate.... Continue Reading →
Title: Moose Fever (Mountain Spirit Mysteries: Book Three) Author: A.J. Marcus Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Moose Fever is suspenseful and gives us a look at how much danger Parks and Wildlife and Forest Service workers face on a daily basis. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Colorado Parks and Wildlife Officer... Continue Reading →
Title: Murderous Requiem Author: Jamie Fessenden Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 234 Pages At a Glance: Murder, mayhem, sex, love, this story had it all. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Jeremy Spencer never imagined the occult order he and his boyfriend, Bowyn, started as a joke in college would become an international organization with hundreds of... Continue Reading →
Title: Traveling Light Author: Lloyd A. Meeker Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 240 Pages At a Glance: Traveling Light is a deep and thought provoking story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: An eye for an eye…. Ian McCandless is a hospice nurse, training to become a shaman. When his mentor orders him to make peace with... Continue Reading →
Title: Mute Witness (2nd Edition) Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 290 Pages At a Glance: Mute Witness is a well written story, with realism and a little taste of the dark side weaved in. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: The abuse of a little boy turns a community against a loving gay... Continue Reading →
Title: Wounded: Volume Two Author: Amy Lane Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 250 Pages At a Glance: I have a weakness for paranormal stories, and this one seemed too good to pass up. I wasn’t disappointed. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Green and Bracken’s beloved survived their enemy's worst—with help from unexpected vampiric help. But survival... Continue Reading →
Title: Resistance (Reawakening: Book Two) Author: Amy Rae Durreson Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 350 Pages At a Glance: The plot of this book is every bit as robust and gorgeous as that of Reawakening. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Overthrowing the Shadow that ruled Tiallat was only the first step. For rebel leader Iskandir, rebuilding... Continue Reading →
Title: Evolution: Genesis (Evolution: Book Two) Author: Lissa Kasey Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Genesis is an interesting, if somewhat tangled, read for paranormal fans. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Evolution made music history when one bandmate turned vampire and another joined the vampire hate movement Preservation Group. Gene is trying to... Continue Reading →
Title: By That Sin Fell the Angels Author: Jamie Fessenden Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 191 Pages At a Glance: This is the second book I’ve read by Jamie Fessenden, and while the topics are tough and some of the events made me squirm, I applaud this author’s courage and talent. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Black Dog Blues (The Kai Gracen Series: Book One) Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: DSP Publications Run Time: 8 hours and 50 minutes At a Glance: The audio version of this novel was well done and hooked me immediately, drenching me in the mood and pathos of the story. Reviewed By: Sammy... Continue Reading →
Title: Closing Ranks (Flesh: Book Four) Author: Ethan Stone Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 244 Pages At a Glance: Closing Ranks is an extremely well written mystery/romance story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Internal Affairs investigator Jeremy Ranklin is looking into corruption within the Reno Police Department when he’s ordered to examine the suspicious death of... Continue Reading →
Title: A Demon Inside Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 260 Pages At a Glance: An intense, macabre, edge-of-your-seat, don't-read-it-in-the-dark thrill ride. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Hunter Beaumont doesn’t understand his grandmother’s deathbed wish: “Destroy Beaumont House.” He’s never even heard of the place. But after his grandmother passes and his first... Continue Reading →
Title: Blood & Tears (Flesh: Book Three) Author: Ethan Stone Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 244 Pages At a Glance: Ethan Stone gives us an in-depth and well deserved story about Gabriel Vargas and FBI Agent Andrew Bradley in Blood & Tears. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: The last thing Gabe Vargas wants to do after... Continue Reading →
Even if you've read it before, you should read it again...TNA: Hi, Ethan, welcome. It’s great to have you here with us today. Since you’re here to chat a bit about the re-release of Blood & Tears, let’s start out with the series in general. What made you want to move it from Dreamspinner to... Continue Reading →
Title: Flesh & Blood (Flesh: Book Two) Author: Ethan Stone Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 260 Pages At a Glance: I like the tone Ethan Stone in Flesh and Blood. It may have been a risk, but I think it turned out well. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Detective Cristian Flesh is about to find out... Continue Reading →
Title: Evolution Author: Lissa Kasey Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 250 Pages At a Glance: Evolution unlocks an exciting paranormal world where the focus is on the heart and soul of its characters rather than just their superhuman qualities. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Gene Sage has only ever wanted to sing, but his band, Evolution,... Continue Reading →
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