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: 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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