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The Skeletexians spread their rule across space like a plague of locust, devouring technology and destroying all in their wake. This time, however, their paths crossed with the wrong species. The Federation are not afraid to fight back, and the ensuing war is a battle for survival itself. Chariots of War: Decimation is the science… Continue reading Book review: Chariots of War: Decimation – Paul Liversage
Pastor David Lighthouse had to do something. The events he had seen unfold were too similar to those he had witnessed before, events which had surrounded his own fiancé and haunted him to this day. He was certain he could do something the police could not, find answers. Although they were answers not everyone would… Continue reading Book review: The Oldest Enemy – Micheal J Webb (@mjwebbbooks)
Lacey had a ten-year plan. She was on track, prioritising work, focusing on blueprints, and most importantly, pushing aside her personal life to ensure she got the contract of a lifetime. All was on track until words from an elderly woman set her on edge. Lacey knew she couldn't be pregnant. She hadn't had sex for… Continue reading Book review: A Not So Immaculate Conception – Crystal Estell (@EstellsPlace)
I have recently had a friend of mine ask why they see so many different takes on speech punctuation throughout different books. So I thought I would use my own years worth of research, and not only answer the question but show one of the common takes on what should be done, punctuation-wise. Why do… Continue reading What is the correct way to write speech in a novel?
Betka had been branded at a young age, her markings present for all to see. While men tore her elder sister, Tonsa, away, she was allowed a precious few years to remain with her father before being forced into servitude. Her Whisperer Voice condemned her to a life of service, and to hurt another was… Continue reading Book Review: Whispers from the Depths -C.W. Briar (@CW_Briar )
Cassidy had heard the music from the stars for a long time; even though the Shaman's Shield, she could still sometimes hear their song. There had been a time when her twin brother, Torr, had once recited the message, but the words had long been muted, and the true melody was forgotten. Her mind was… Continue reading Book review: Moon Deeds – Palmer Pickering (@PalmerPickerin1)
Joshua was ready to move on. He had said his final goodbyes to his loved ones through their dreams and was ready for what came next. He embraced the darkness, and yet something seemed wrong. Surely there was more to eternity than a dark and empty room. Then everything changed. But it was not the… Continue reading Book review: System programmer – Jean-Philippe Janssens
Lance was content to end his life. He had lived and suffered enough. It was on his birthday he decided to finally put thought to action. Or that had been his intention. Then his path crossed with Hayden's, A mystic whose views and lectures on the world were so inspired that those in power had… Continue reading Book review Standing on a Whale – B.J. Tiernan (@standingwhale1 )
Jake had found love and happiness when he had least expected it. He had made a life for himself, raised a family. Concerns, however, gave him cause to reflect on what he wanted for them, what was for the best. The answer, however, turned him on a path of destiny he never would have imagined.… Continue reading Book review: The Temptation of Destiny – D.M. Earley (@dmearleyauthor )
Alice never really felt she belonged in her school. She wasn't part of any of the cliques, but none of that really mattered. She had her best friend Sam, and she wanted nothing more. Her mother worked long hours as a nurse, and her father had left them, but she never felt alone thanks… Continue reading Book review: Chasing the Omega – Jessica Edwards (@JessEdwards1997)
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