About: The Delivery by Gregg Hurwitz is a short story about a humanoid assistant and the horror it brings on the family who bought it. Mr. Hurwitz is a best-selling author, playwright and comic book writer. My rating for The Delivery – […]
About: The Distinctly Competent District Councillor by Jonas Jonasson is a short, whimsical tale with a long title about the mayor of a rundown Swedish town trying to save it by enticing a big German factory to open there. Mr. Jonasson is […]
About Timeline by Michael Crichton attempts to frame the dangers of “move fast and break things” mentality in with a sci-fi narrative. Mr. Crichton is an author of medical fiction and techno-thrillers, as well as a successful filmmaker. My rating for Timeline […]
About: Martyr! By Kaveh Akbar tells of an Iranian immigrant to the United States, living in the shadow of his mother who was killed when her plane was downed by the US Navy accidentally. Mr. Akbar is a New York Times best-selling […]
About: The Blacksmith of Dachau by Elaine Hume-Peaks is a historical fiction novel which is both haunting and hopeful. Ms. Hume-Peake was born in Aberdeen Proving Ground where her father, Captain Edward Hume learned the art of bomb disposal and diffused many […]
About: Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a psychological thriller about a murderer who finds his soul eaten from guilt after his crime. This book, published in 1866, is a classic Russian literature. My rating for Crime and Punishment – 5Buy […]
About: The Man from Barbarossa by John Gardner is the 1999 entry in the James Gardner James Bond series. This book is more of a return to traditional spy craft than a fantastic supervillain story. My rating for The Man from Barbarossa– 5Buy The Man […]
About: Mud Men: A Novel of America at War by J. A. Nunn is the second historical fiction novel following Mervyn Gower, a white man leading an all-black squad of medical recruits. Mr. Nunn is an educator and a marketing professional. My […]
About: The Stuff What Actually Is by J. A. Nunn is a historical fiction story taking place in the early days of World War II. Mr. Nunn is an educator and a marketing professional. My rating for The Stuff What Actually Is […]
The Hiding Season by Ava Glass follows the sole witness to a high-profile murder trying to survive. Ms. Glass is a civil servant and former crime reporter. My rating for The Hiding Season – 3Buy The Hunting Season from Amazon.com*More books by […]