The Third Estate: Devil’s Tango by D.R. Berlin
Reviewed by Ephantus Gold Early in The Third Estate: Devil’s Tango, there’s a blunt line — “Men like Manning die after they open the wrong door.” It tells you immediately what kind of world you’re walking into: dangerous, rigid, and unforgiving. T ...
A Neigbor’s Guide to Murder by Louise Candlish
Reviewed by Ephantus Gold In "In A Neighbor’s Guide to Murder", Louise Candlish delivers a tense, quietly unnerving psychological thriller set inside the exclusive Colombia Mansions in London. The story is filtered through the sharp, suspicious ...
The Kings of Vegas by Karen Mack and Jennifer Kaufman
Reviewed by Ephantus Gold In “The Kings of Vegas” by Karen Mack and Jennifer Kaufman, Josie King is summoned home after her father’s death for the family reading of the will. Her father, Roy King, is among the few men who came into town with not ...
The Berenstain Bears and the Haunted House by Jan Berenstain and Mike Berenstain
Reviewed by Nancy Eaton The Berenstain Bears and the Haunted House is a classic Bear Country story that’s spooky, silly, and comforting. It captures the fun of Halloween without becoming too scary for young readers, which is why it’s so effectiv ...
Kauai Spies and Bald-faced Lies by Larry and Rosemary Mild
Reviewed by Lorena Padureanu Larry and Rosemary’s book is such a wonderful discovery. Blending mystery, thriller, and espionage around a warm core of family and human connection, Kauai Spies and Bald-faced Lies completely draws you in from the f ...
Advent Blue by Roland Allnach
Reviewed by Timea Barabas Roland Allnach’s Advent Blue is not a pleasant read in the traditional sense. If you are looking for a cozy book to curl up with before bed, this isn't it. This is a book for readers who are willing to step outside thei ...
Henrietta’s Journal – Volume I by Simon Plaster
The triumphant comeback of Simon Plaster, the Heartland's most irrepressible satirist, and his beloved heroine! Henrietta returns to the little ol' Oklahoma hometown she was named for and attempts to launch a career in the world's reputedly second-ol ...
Daddy, I Love You by Elena Ulyeva
Reviewed by Nancy Eaton Elena Ulyeva’s Daddy, I Love You is a gentle and heartfelt picture book about the special bond between a father and child. The story is about a young bear who loves being with his dad. What makes this book stand out is how ...
Based on a True Story by Sarah Vaughan
Reviewed by Ephantus Gold I started Based on a True Story by Sarah Vaughan, not knowing what to expect. The story follows Dame Eleanor Kingman, a hugely famous children’s writer — the kind who’s everywhere and has sold an unbelievable number of ...
Goodnight Sister by Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt
Reviewed by Nancy Eaton “Goodnight Sister” is a sweet, reassuring story about growing up, change, and the kind of sibling bond that makes even the scariest night feel safe. Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt captures a moment many families know wel ...