Subtle Art of Not Giving a FUCK

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

MARK MANSON

Review by Author Roy Murry

Does profanity provoke you? If it doesn't, Manson is a provocative writer. In SUBTLE, Manson gives the reader many definitions for using FUCK.

His verbosity may rattle the reader's cage. However, he provides a clear explanation of why one should or should not care based on psychology, which comes through loud and clear.

The reader may discover something about themselves that is negative.

Mr. Manson does not leave you hanging. He provides solutions using biological narratives to engage the reader in one way or another.

This is not a self-help book.

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Expresso Shots & Murder Plots 1

Expresso Shots & Murder Plots

AUDREY ALDEN

Review by Author Roy Murry

As with most cozy mysteries, EXPRESSO is a main character-driven novel. Lila, a coffee shop and bookstore co-owner, is a journalist-type sleuth.

After a wealthy man gives a festival speech, he dies in the crowd. Only Lila believes that the event is murder.

Lila naively questions and upends her friends and the police chief to the point of getting herself arrested. In the end, Lila is correct, but she becomes a target.

Amy, Lila's friend and co-owner of the shop, and Lila's dog, Finn, are coconspirators in her shenanigans. From the ending events of this novel, Lila's friends will help her solve a crime in the next book of this series - they are all well-defined characters.

This cozy mystery is a quick read for the mystery buff.

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DON'T TRUST ME

DON'T TRUST ME

Hamlet Book One

JESSICA LYNCH

Review by Author Roy Murry

The theme of love and betrayal is at the heart of DON'T TRUST ME, a story that will leave you emotionally invested and questioning the lengths one would go for love.

Tessa Sullivan and her husband Jack's marriage is in turmoil, so they decide to go on a second honeymoon. They find themselves in the small town of Hamlet's Inn instead of their resort's destination.

After a heated argument, Tessa leaves the room for a drink, only to return the next morning to a shocking discovery- Jack is dead. She was in jail for DUI.

The story starts here when the sheriff gets involved. However, the crime a little woman like Tessa could not have committed sends the town of two hundred into a spin.

If not her, who killed Jack? The sheriff believes Tess did it. But how? The sheriff is talking with Tess and Maria about a renegade deputy who is in love with Tessa when a shot is fired. 

The twists and turns of this novel keep the reader engaged. When the end comes, one will be amazed.

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THINK AGAIN

THINK AGAIN:

The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know

ADAM GRANT

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

The author, Adam Grant, is a professor of Organizational Psychology at Wharton. I graduated from the JFK Psychological Warfare Center, Fort Bragg, NC 1968.

Now that you have our credentials, I understand why Mr. Grant has a bestseller here. Although his writing and discourse on the human psyche are understandable to someone like me, unschooled psychology readers may find this read boring.

However, if you are inquisitive, learning to manage people, or want to know what you don't, this book will point you in the right direction. Mr. Grant motivates the reader to excel in their endeavors.

'How do you know what you know?' is another question.

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the good guy

THE GOOD GUY

DEAN KOONTZ

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Tim, the good guy, has chosen to save a life. Linda, the person he has decided to save, is in the crosshairs of the evil guy, a paid assassin.

Tim and the assassin play cat and mouse through various mishaps, trying to decide who controls Linda's fate. The reader knows who the evil one is, but Tim is just a mason, right?

NYT Best-Selling author Koontz writes excellently. He sets the stage for a thriller. However, this being my first read of his novels, I found it lacking something. Also, it had too many of the evil person's digressions.

Overall, this thriller has exciting moments that keep the reader involved, but the ending is not one of them.

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Amish Herbal Secrets

AMISH HERBAL SECRETS

The Modern Heritage 2025 Edition

Miriam Yoder

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

I found this jewel of a book that was free on Kindle for a short period. You should buy the paperback so you can better mark the portions you need.

The Amish have a holistic way of living that will help the average American to live ten percent longer than the public. I am at their average life span of 75.

There are herbal teas for almost every illness or human deficiency. Some of their brews include green and ginseng teas for energy, detox teas, and peppermint tea for digestion.

This kind of book always recommends eating veggies, exercising, and living healthily. The Amish do it all from scratch: they grow their herbs and vegetables, prepare their brews, and store them for use later.

I highly recommend this book to young people (25 - 45). Go live a better life.

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IRISH BOOKSHOP MURDER

AN IRISH BOOKSHOP MURDER

LUCY CONNELLY

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Mercy and Lizzy inherit a house and a bookshop in Ireland from a grandfather they never met. After a welcome party for the two at the bookshop, a person from their cottage court dies in Mercy's arms, calling her a murderer.

From this first-day event, Mercy, a mystery writer, snoops into everyone in the cottage court's life. This small town's lone handsome detective keeps arresting Mercy for whatever reason with cause - she snoops in the wrong places.

Mercy and Lizzy's adventure ends with a surprising ending, clearing Mercy of wrongdoings. However, she did snoop illegally, and her M.O. will continue in the series.

Key elements of this series are sisterly love, diversity of characters, the start of a relationship, and close community involvement. IRISH BOOKSHOP meets all the requirements of an excellent series.

 

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AMIDST the RUINS

AMIDST the RUINS

LAURA RISE

Review by Author Roy Murry

Ms. Rise's FBI Agent, Tori Spark, goes on a whirlwind journey with her partner to unravel an unusual crime. Unfortunately for the reader, this mystery thriller's investigation goes off track too many times.

Agent Spark's skills and Ms. Rise's knowledge of investigating a crime are lacking. However, in the end, things fall into place for the agent.

On the other hand, Ms. Rise's writing skills are excellent but a little complicated to understand without reading book one. If you like an FBI series, start with book one. 'Amidst the Ruins' is book two in this series.

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Independent Author's Reviews of THE AUDUBON CAPER

 

5 Star Reviews of The Audubon Caper

by These Authors


Carol Marrs Phipps, author of Good Sister, Bad Sister

The Audubon Caper is a hair-raising, eye-opening story you won't miss, particularly if you want to glimpse how one of our intelligence agencies conducts some of its covert operations.

Danny Kemp, author of The Desolate Garden, wrote: 

I have read this book and can happily recommend it. It is a thoroughly enjoyable story told with conviction and expertise.

Rags Daniels, the author of  Lallapaloosa, wrote:

'The 'Audubon Caper' is 'an utterly compelling, riveting, factual roller coaster ride.

I will devour my hat if it doesn't on the big screen.

PS; I guarantee you will hate reaching the end.             

Faith Helen Mortimer, author of many mystery novels, wrote:

R. Murry has written a good book here, with plenty to excite and interest the reader and add reality to the story. The fluency and pace kept me on edge until the end. This was a most enjoyable read; if you like thrillers, this one could be for you.

Seumas Gallacher, author of SAVAGE PAYBACK, says:

I've been seduced by a storyline from the first page, as I was with The Audubon Caper.

The fluency and pace keep the reader on edge until the final page. It's an enjoyable read...

Kathryn Kimball Johnson, author of many romance novels/professor, says on 

the back cover of the book:

"The "Audubon Caper is a page-turner."

Vo" da Norwood, author of many Erotic novels, wrote:

This TRUE story is filled with SEX and LIES. I LOVED IT. All the accounts in this exciting mystery are true, and the facts are there. Am I right? I DON'T!!!

Theresa Brau, author of Groom and Doom and English teacher, wrote:

R. Murry Murry's Audubon Caper is a fast-paced story. There are so many things going on in this creative nonfiction tale. One of the most extraordinary things about this book is that it's based on a true story…

Zoe Saadia, author of HIGHLANDER and many historical novels, wrote: 

I had meant to pick "Audubon Caper" for some time, but when I peeked into the sample chapter, I knew I had to read this book. It gripped me from the beginning, the author addressing the reader in the friendly conversational way of someone telling you his story…

Cynthia J Smith, poet and author of Voices in My Head, wrote: 

Mr. Murry writes so smoothly that the story flows from past to present without a ripple. His scenes of sex and drugs evoke the activities of that era but are written to add to the story instead of becoming a significant piece of it.

Larry B. Gray, author and blogger, wrote: 

Do you want to read a book that you cannot count? Do you want a book that will grab you by the seat of the pants and will not let you go? The Audubon Caper by R. Murry is just the book for you. In this true-crime tale, Roy Murry has pulled it all together into a fast-paced adventure tale.

Debbie McEwan, author of fiction, says:

Debbie wrote, "I've finished this book, and it's it! It will keep you guessing until the end, and the authors are also intriguing."

The" Audubon Caper can only be found on Amazon Kindle E-books  US: https://bit.ly/3CHkRoa

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Maids of Misfortune

MAIDS OF MISFORTUNE

M. LOUISA LOCKE

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Annie is a widow, a clairvoyant dealing in financial matters, and becomes a spy to find the murderer of a client. She is a lady who becomes a maid to solve the crime.

In her Victorian journey, Annie teams up with a lawyer named Nate. There are sparks of endearment between the two as Annie breaks all the norms of women in the late 1800s.

The supporting and involved characters round out an interesting plot seldom used in a mystery. Ms. Locke makes it work with entertaining conversations, detailed background, and writing that keep the reader wondering what comes next.

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Only with You

ONLY WITH YOU

LEA COLL

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Hadley is running away from her controlling, wealthy New Orleans father. Cades has shunned his family after the death of his soul mate.

These two characters meet under unusual circumstances in Annapolis, Maryland, Cade's hometown. They are neighbors; she is a lawyer, and he is a martial arts instructor and a construction company owner.

Their relationship begins with legal business and blooms into something neither anticipated. Both are running away from personal commitments: Hadley is not standing up to her father, and Cade is not letting go of his grief.

Ms. Coll brings them together in a compelling story with dialog that engages the reader. The plot and characters set up book 2 in this series, which reads like a novella.

It's a good Romantic read.

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MOON RITUALS

MOON RITUALS: Harness Lunar Power for Manifestation, Healing, and Spiritual Growth: A Practical Guide to Lunar Witchcraft for Modern Witches and Spiritual Seekers 

ANN WESTWOOD

Review by Author Roy Murry

The title of this book is A Mouth-Full. Let me boil Moon Rituals down for you: the book is a self-help exercise.

Although Ms. Westwood's prose is intriguing, many exercises are repetitive, especially when the moon's reflection on the earth changes. If the reader needs a crutch or system to improve their life, following and using the moon's waxing and journaling your activities may help you develop a bright future.

Over my adult seventy-six years, I have read many self-help books. Unless you care to use witchcraft or the moon to guide your life, I recommend you read the non-fiction The Power of the Subconscious Mind before this book.

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Holidays can be Murder

 

HOLIDAYS can be MURDER.

CONNIE SHELTON

Review by Author Roy Murry

HOLIDAYS is the first book I have read by Ms. Shelton. I am impressed with the story's setup. However, the mystery is easy to figure out - her neighbor's mother-in-law is killed.

The characters are well-developed for a series, and the main character, Charlie Parker, controls the action throughout the play. She finds clues while the detective in her company, her brother, is not involved.

Those follow-ups take Charlie in circles and lead her back to square one, where the answer lies. The adventure is enjoyable for the reader.

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Demon-Haunted World

THE DEMON-HAUNTED WORLD

CARL SAGA

Reviewed by Author Roy Murry

If you have an INQUISITIVE mind, this discourse on science vs. the human race will make you want to read more of Carl Saga's analysis of the world around you. Unfortunately, he died in 1996, but fortunately, he left many works. Read COSMOS, as I did.

This book is not light reading for the beach unless you read one chapter, put the book down, and contemplate what you read. These 482 pages of controversial information are appropriate to today's events as they were when written.

USA Note: Our founding fathers "were self-sufficient, not requiring careers as politicians or lobbyists to make a living." Also..."Every government degenerates when trusted to the rulers (Career Politicians) of the people alone."

With some gems of observation, such as the above, Mr. Sagan contends that Jeffersonian science is the way to defeat the world's haunted demons.

Read this book to expand your horizons.

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