Jack Kirby (28 August, 1917-6 February, 1994) was, and still is, a legend among the comic book community Even though he’s primarily known as an artist, he was a very prolific writer and visual storyteller. Books by Jack Kirby* 1. Jacob Kurtzberg […]
Ransom by Daniel Silva is the 26th novel of his long-time series featuring Gabriel Allon. Mr. Allon has been officially retired from Israeli intelligence for some time now, but his world keeps pulling him back in. My rating for Ransom – 5Buy Ransom from Amazon.com*The Gabriel Allon […]
The Jackal: The Rise and Fall of Carlos, the World’s First Super-Terrorist by Joby Warrick is an excellent biography, following Carlos through the ages. Mr. Warrick is a national security report, and a two-time Pulitzer Prize winning author. My rating for The […]
Emilio Salgari (21 August 1962-25 April, 1911) was an Italian author of swashbuckling adventures, who led a fascinating, yet tragic life. Books by Emilio Salgari* 1.Emilio Salgari was born in Verona, Italy to a family who made a modest living by being […]
A Few Bad Men: The True Story of US Marines Ambushed in Afghanistan and Betrayed in America by Fred Galvin is a personal account of the injustice he suffered by both the military system and the military justice system. Fred Galvin is […]
Fixer Chao by Han Ong is a literary satire about a man who pretends to be a Feng Shui master to the NYC elites. Mr. Ong is a novelist, playwright born in the Philippines and moved to the US as a teenager. […]
Walk into almost any bookshop today, and you pass merchandise before you reach the fiction. Shirts on a rack near the window. Tote bags hanging behind the counter. Pins and patches in a tray by the till. It is easy to read […]
Bryce Courtenay (14 August, 1933 – 22 November, 2012) was one of Australia’s bestselling novelist known for his sweeping historical sagas. Books by Bryce Courtenay* 1. Arthur Bryce Courtenay was born in Lebombo Mountains of South Africa. His father, Arthur Ryder was […]
The Director by Daniel Kehlmann is a historical novel based on the life of Georg Wilhelm Pabst, the famous Weimar-era German film director. Mr. Kehlmann is a German novelist and playwright. My rating for The Director – 5Buy The Director from Amazon.com*More […]
Reich to Israel: A Nazi Guard’s Journey from Auschwitz to Redemption in the Promised Land by Avi Strauss is a historical fiction story taking place during World War II and after. Mr. Strauss is an author writing about the Jewish history and […]
