Review of HER BUSH

 

HER BUSH

 

PENELOPE BLOOM

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

What can I say about HER BUSH? Funny and sexual are the first words that come to mind.

The novel is funny because of the plot. It is a young woman who accidentally performs topiary, sculpting a bush into a complete penis by mistake. Funny innuendos abound.

She does the work on the property of a wealthy publisher. They meet, and the courting games begin.

There are twists and turns in promoting HER BUSH as art and in their relationship. That commingling and art endeavor leads to a sexual and enjoyable ending.

This novel is the second that I have read of Ms. Blooms, of which there are many. The other was HIS BANANA.

Both novels are quick and fun reads. I will go back for more soon.

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Review of AMERICAN WITCHES

AMERICAN WITCHES

A Broomstick Tour through Four Centuries

 SUSAN FAIR

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

This book is a humorous, lite historical evaluation of how one decided who or what a WITCH is or was. Ms. Fair tells us how the human race is gullible in a pleasant way.

She expands this theme in recounting stories from the Salem trials to Second Salem trials of Mary Baker Eddy, founder of Christian Science. In her explanations, the WITCH thing came from Europe during their dark ages, exacerbated by religious zealots, and provoked by some nut cases.

At times, I felt a little bored because I am not into WITCHES.  However, the overall stories she reported on were fun to read. Ms. Fair's prose made for an enjoyable quick read.

If you are interested in WITCHES, I know you will be earmarking each story for reference. I took a few notes for my review, as you should too.

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Review of The Widow's Son

 

THE WIDOW'S SON

 

DANIEL KEMP

 

Reviewed by Author Roy Murry

 

When you get a promotion, you would expect problems; hopefully, that can be solved with the help from your cohorts. In Patrick West's case, his predecessor, Geoffrey, is not upfront with the real situations at hand which he must confront in his new position.

From the first banter between these two spymasters, Geoffrey’s lies lead Patrick into a maze of international intrigue that elitists have festered. Many characters are involved in a diabolical conspiracy.

Sorting it out is Patrick's job as head of a British Joint Intelligence Committee. What he uncovers after finding out the truth, culminates into a near disaster.

This novel is the third in a trilogy, beginning with 'What Happened in Vienna Jack?' then, 'Once I Was a Soldier,' that I have read because of Mr. Kemp's grasp of English (UK) language. The tit for tat of the main character's lucid conversations kept me turning the pages to see what came next.

I love a conspiracy novel of fiction, particularly one that leads to an unpredictable ending. It would be best if you started by reading book one. However, this novel stands on its own.

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Louisiana Hotshot

LOUISIANA HOTSHOT

A Talbar Wallis Mystery

JULIE SMITH

Review by Author Roy Murry

New Orleans is the background city for a heartbreaking and thrilling story with an explosive ending. Baroness, aka Talbar, aka Sandra, decides to become a private eye, a position she is overqualified to do.

She has cognitive skills and computer geek like abilities. Black, proud, and recherche', Talbar enters the man dominated profession as an associate of Eddie Valentino P.I. Agency.

A Black mother's complaint to a friend becomes a case. She and Eddie are paid to investigate.

The backdrop of the investigation is these characters themself. They both have family secrets that unfold and intertwine with the main plot.

The unraveling of the case and their secrets are done in detail. Each conquers their hurdles with emotional results. Talbar's shots a gun for the first time, remembering the past, and Eddie admits his faults were, regaining a son.

I found the narrative too long (353 pages), and feel a shorter version could have done the job for me. However, I did enjoy Talbar's and Eddie's banter throughout the novel.

The characters were well developed and increased my wanting for the next chapter in their career as Private Investigators. GOOD READ.

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