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2060: The Newton Prophecies
2060: The Newton Prophecies by Keith Katsikas
ISBN: 1-4196-9191-0
Publication Date: April 29, 2008
Isaac Newton was a brilliant scientist, a crazed chemist, even an obsessed researcher of biblical verses. But it’s what few ever knew about the reticent man that has Harvard Divinity Professor, Michael DiBianco running for his life, struggling to find answers to a mystery that not only threatens Christianity, but the very meaning of his own existence.
2060: The Newton Prophecies takes profound facts, theories, and hypotheses, spinning them into a pulse-pounding tale of suspense and mystery, sure to spawn a whole new breed of controversy. One way or another, this novel will get a rise out of readers.
To learn more visit: www.keithkatsikas.com
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Honor Due
Honor Due by D.H. Brown
Hardcover: 344 pages
Publisher: Big River Press, September 2007
ISBN-13: 978-0979874406
ISBN-10: 0979874408
Price: $24.95
Softcover: 344 pages
Publisher: Big River Press, September 2007
ISBN-13: 978-0979874413
ISBN-10: 0979874416
Price: $15.95
http://www.dhbrownbooks.com
"The first in the Citizen Warrior Series, HONOR DUE introduces us to the Major, a denizen of the Pacific Northwest rainforest who has built himself a wilderness retreat complete with hot tub & killing fields, his neighbors & his faithful companion, the three-legged Black Dog."
"HONOR DUE is a gripping tale simply told about living an honorable life, settling old scores & haunting memories from the Vietnam War. It is also about hair-raising hunts, personal responsibility, tender & strong women, & strong & tender men."
"The Major, solitary for most of his life, believes in keeping fang & claw sharp. He has a sense of humor that will crack your funny bone in unexpected places. He also has an unblinking eye in the face of danger, & knows his weaponry & his neck of the woods like the back of his hand. He is, however, a man with a frozen heart, & when H'Blon turns on the burners, it thaws before her fiery intent. This is a warrior who finds flying bullets preferable to flaming female glances. Yet, being a dogged individual, he persists even if, sometimes, he must extract foot from mouth."
"With not a wasted word, D. H. BROWN has crafted a fast-paced, electrifying manly modern thriller (& love story), about how the past can come back to bite you, giving honor due to fallen brothers-in-arms, & stepping forward into the future."
"Like elk steaks, free-range chicken eggs, home-baked pies with apples from the orchard & good coffee, HONOR DUE is a satisfying read with something to say about how we live our lives."
Review by Rebecca
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If Kisses Were Bullets
If Kisses Were Bullets…by H.X. Sin
The Middle Muse
2006, ISBN 097858007, $13.00, 268 pages
At first glance the book reads like a coming of age story where the character has to “come of age” twice because he messed it up the first time. This is ironic because as you come upon the plot, a series of murders, in the late stages of the book you begin to wonder if you missed something. Re-reading the book for clues to the murders makes you feel a bit like the main character having to start over. The best and worst thing about this book is that it relies heavily on the assumption that you will read it again but if you’re willing to ignore the standard conventions you’ll find yourself lost inside the pages.
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Pariah Tales
Pariah Tales by J.P. Lowe
PARIAH TALES, a book of short stories by J.P. Lowe, has just been published by Onzo Imprints. Reading one of Lowe's collections is like opening a box of delicious candy, each piece exquisite and a pure delight. What can readers expect from PARIAH TALES? "The collection is centered around the notion of being alone,” says Lowe, “either by choice or by circumstance. The stories are filled with characters who find themselves set apart for various reasons. Some stories are humorous, while others are more serious, but all share this common concept." If you are interested in owning a copy, send a check/money order for $3.00 to: J.P. Lowe, P.O. Box 39, Addison, IL 60101, USA (postpaid).
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Pirate
Pirate by Ted Bell
Atria, July 2006, 605 pp.
ISBN-13:978-1-4165-1079-6
ISBN-10 1-4165-1079-6
Featured in September 2006 is the thriller "Pirate" by Ted Bell, hardcover published in 2005 by Pocket Star Books. This is third in the Hawke novels and is available in paperback form.
Rather than a book about pirates, it's more of an action fiction involving the counterterrorist operative hero, Alexander Hawke. Espionage, navy seals and world dominance weave the tale in a setting from Paris to Hong Kong and Oman in the Middle East. Nonstop action delivers three story plots simultaneously. This adventuresome tale is not recommended for the squeamish.
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Powers of the Sixth Sense
"Powers of the Sixth Sense" by Jock Brocas
ISBN: 978-1-84694-075-0
Jock Brocas’ “Powers of the Sixth Sense” is a unique and compelling work dealing with the most important issue in our world today, namely our security as individuals, members of society, and in a broader sense as guardians of the natural world.
Drawing from his experiences in the armed forces, international and private security and as a consultant to some of the leading blue-chip corporations, Jock presents a wealth of information in the practicalities of personal, corporate and national security. He cites case histories and anecdotes with relevance and insight, often highlighting critical details with the eye of the professional insider, but always with compassion and understanding of the human condition and the individuals concerned. For more information, go to www.jockbrocas.com.
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Sacred Stone
Sacred Stone, a novel from the Oregon files by Clive Cussler
Paperback: 544 pages
Publisher: Michael Joseph Ltd (5 Oct 2006)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0141010320
ISBN-13: 978-0141010328
There has been much criticism surrounding the factual details within this book. Sure, the book clearly shows how the authors have likely never studied a map of the UK, and perhaps some British people might get annoyed at the inaccuracies of train station announcements or a barman being called a bartender, but these are just small details and can be forgiven seeing as this is not real life, but a work of fiction! (I wonder how many British authors get American places and expressions correct.). So what if the book puts Edinburgh west of Glasgow; it's not a geography book, but an adventure novel set in a make-believe world. Perhaps the writer was holding the map upside down? It's also likely that most of this book was written by Craig Dirgo, but seeing as Clive Cussler invented the characters in a Dirk Pitt novel he owns the copyright and therefore the co-writer writes the book under his guidance. The style is very different from his Pitt and Austen novels, and it does tend to jump about and is sometimes hard to keep up. And it’s true that there are far too many characters involved. However, all this aside, the book is a refreshing change from the standard Pitt and Austen adventures. The Oregon files introduces us to a completely different hero, the ever-inventive leader of a band of mercenaries with a conscience, who only go into battle for what they believe in and feel will have a positive effect on mankind (Sounds familiar!). Sacred Stone is a compelling read and it did keep me wanting to turn the pages to see what happens next, which is always the mark of a good author. I put another unfinished book down to read this Cussler book, and did not regret it. This just goes to show that Cussler’s books are still a cut above the rest.
Reviewed by Ian Middleton,
Travel Writer, Photographer and author of Mysterious World: Ireland. http://www.ian-middleton.co.uk
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Silent Whispers in Stone Garden
Silent Whispers in Stone Garden by J.A.Z.I.
This book was amazing! It was easy to read, fast moving and engaging. It's a ghost story that shouts down the evils of child abuse and its negative effects on victims and society as a whole. The hero, a detective from a small town in Maine, and a victim of child abuse, meets the ghost of an 11 year-old boy who enlists his help in bringing his killer to justice. The boy was raped and brutally murdered by a brutal serial killer and could not rest until his killer and the killer of 11 other boys his age are brought to justice.
All I could say about this story was....WOW!
The name of the Book is Silent Whispers in Stone Garden from a random website called Publish America. I never even knew the site existed until I heard about it and the book on Air America Radio.
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Smiling at the World
Smiling at the World by Joyce Major
Alegro Books
Seattle, Washington (info@alegropublishing.com)
9780979974007, $12.95,www.alegropublishing.com
A year around the world, visiting countless nations, helping countless people and animals, and picking up countless odd-jobs - makes most readers past years seem tame and unexciting. "Smiling at the World: A Woman's Passionate Yearlong Quest for Adventure and Love" is author Joyce Major's account of leaving a successful career and comfortable life to go around the world alone, calling her act 'volun-tourism' and doing everything she could to help the planet while swimming in an ocean of new experiences. "Smiling at the World: A Woman's Passionate Yearlong Quest for Adventure and Love" is highly recommended to armchair travelers who want a fresh travelogue and for community library travel and memoir shelves.
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Snapping The String
Snapping The String by Robert Paul Blumenstein
ISBN: 978-1-4327-1520-5
Some writers really grab you and won't let go, not even after you've finished the book. Snapping the String definitely falls into this category. I often hear people talk about "curling up with a good book."
I'm not sure what that means. I know that refers to the sense of escapism that some readers want to experience from a good novel. But this one is INTENSE!
I just couldn't put the book down until I was finished and I still think about it to this day.
I've always believed that good literature sticks with you, that something lives on inside you as a reader.
The main character, Peyton Costello, is constantly faced with adversity; you'd think he'd quit, maybe get killed, or that no one has the strength to overcome the obstacles that he faces. However, it's not through super-heroic acts that this character wins, nor through far-fetched super-machismo that he wins, rather his indomitable spirit that keeps him upright and focused on his goal. This is something that I can identify with and makes me want to stay in the game and fight the good fight to the bitter end. (In his case, the end is sweet, yet very believable.)
In closing, I'd have to say that the author, Robert Paul Blumenstein, greatest achievement in this book is that he stitches you to the main character Peyton Costello from the beginning of the book and you stay attached to this character through all his trials and tribulations. That's what I want out of a book, to ride co-pilot with the main character. Snapping the String absolutely delivers.
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Tokens of God
Tokens of God by Iraj Azimzadeh
Paperback: 290 pages
ISBN: 1-59584-127-X
Publisher: Ketab Corp., September 2007
Price: $19.95
How Iran, a country with civilization dating to ancient history, become the present day pariah? It began with the violent Islamic revolution that brought to power Ayatollah Khomeini. Tokens of God chronicles the life and death struggles of Kaveh family coping with the revolutionary violence and chaos swirling around them. Its patriarch, ace fighter pilot, General Jamsheed Kaveh, spears heads a failed coupe against Khomeini and is condemned to death. His surgeon brother and his American wife help an American Embassy hostage to flee Iran and are hounded by the revolutionary guards. And his fire-brand daughter takes up arms against the regime and joins the Mujahedin.
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Voice of Conscience by Behcet Kaya
Voice of Conscience
ISBN: 978-1-4327-0628-9
Voice of Conscience is about love, revenge, and the murder that haunts a young man’s soul. This novel takes place over three continents. The story of the boy’s life begins in the village of Atamkoy in 1962. Readers are transported to the land of Ramzi’s birth where ageless traditions and customs rule. He travels to Istanbul, London, and the United States. Although he is now a cultured, educated man, his obsession with justice compels him to return to his homeland.
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What Looks Like Crazy by Charlotte Hughes
What Looks Like Crazy
Jove, February 26, 2008
ISBN:978-0515144239
288 pages
In her first book in a new series Charlotte Hughes' What Looks Like Crazy introduces psychologist Kate Holly and her cast of crazy patients and friends. Kate is getting a divorce from firefighter Jay, but she is having second thoughts. Several interesting and humorous patients are introduced, but one especially mysterious patient leads to threatening messages. and Kate has to use her knowledge and wits to stay one step ahead. This is a very funny book and will wet your appetite for the rest of the series.
Reviewed by David John Berndt
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