Books For The Inquisitive Mind

 

DAVID MAMET’S #Essays RECESSIONAL (The Death of #FreeSpeech and the Cost of a Free Lunch) #BookReview https://youtu.be/13_de9LQ1GM #written https://bit.ly/3BrzhFg #purchase https://amzn.to/3hd9KbQ

Dr. WILFRED REILLY’S #Racism #Social #AllLivesMatter TABOO, 10 FACTS (You Can’t Talk About) #BookReview https://youtu.be/l0TUU08ECaM #Written https://bit.ly/3NB8n2m #purchase https://amzn.to/3E3gLET

Dr. SHERWIN NULAND’S #Philosophy #Pyscology #EndofLife HOW WE DIE #BookReview  https://youtu.be/7uZzWIQ3OPY #Written https://bit.ly/3f8w453 #purchase:  https://amzn.to/3UMb3O2

Douglas Murray’s #Political #Wokeness THE WAR ON THE WEST #BookReview https://youtu.be/wTaQrsmM6f0 #Written: https://bit.ly/3O5UJDG  #purchase: https://amzn.to/3zsA9sM

Michael Shellenberger’s #Homeless #Politics #California SAN FRAN-SICKO #BookReview https://youtu.be/0NNAN_hVOjI #written: https://bit.ly/3k18S7R #Purchase: https://amzn.to/3MiWhsM

Victor Davis Hanson’s THE DYING CITIZEN: How #Progressive #Elites, #Tribalism, and #Globalization Are Destroying the Idea of #America #BookReview https://youtu.be/jBwF-lsL0nw #written:  https://bit.ly/3FaWdrF #purchase https://amzn.to/3Dc8n32

Victor Davis Hanson’s THE FATHER OF US ALL: #War and #History Ancient and Modern #mustread #bookreview #written  http://bit.ly/2HdE0yo https://youtu.be/fg8yaPBJedw #purchase: https://amzn.to/2T7hDBf

Douglas Murray’s 5 Star Book: #Immigration #Identiy #Islam #Globalism THE STRANGE DEATH OF EUROPE #BookReview  https://youtu.be/BhXtw-aa5YY     #written: https://bit.ly/2YKFlIx #purchase: https://amzn.to/38Ql06n

Douglas Murray’s 5 Star Book: #Political Issue THE MADNESS OF CROWDS #BookReview for #readers https://youtu.be/1dOKyodO2OQ #written https://bit.ly/3hA0HiO #purchase: https://amzn.to/3htqABc

Richard K. Borden’s SAGE ADVICE #BookReview https://youtu.be/FygCuvPUrUY #written: https://bit.ly/3AmfWCa #purchase: https://amzn.to/3ClUteJ

Joseph Murphy’s The POWER of Your Subconscious Mind #BookReview  https://youtu.be/uz9LqUWGAKo #written  https://bit.ly/3hOP1sc #purchase: https://amzn.to/3zb2BfG

UK’S Hodgkinson’s HOW TO BE IDLE #bookreview https://youtu.be/ghBWqj3h5iw #written: https://bit.ly/2UVt81K #purchase: https://amzn.to/3B6Z7MI

NAIL FERGURSON’S #Disaster #History DOOM, The #Politics of #Catastophe #BookReview https://youtu.be/Z4iAcnF7TXw #written https://bit.ly/3hzeMLQ #purchase: https://amzn.to/3ym77aO

Sharyl Attkisson’s #Journalism SLANTED #BookReview https://youtu.be/5RMq8mE9JWo #written http://bit.ly/38jk5un #purchase: https://amzn.to/2J9QZVS

Michael Shellenberger’s APOCALYPSE NEVER #environment #BookReview #youtubevideo https://youtu.be/b93Rh0WnJ_A written https://bit.ly/2GymRC7 #purchase https://amzn.to/36WNRpV

Ken Buck’s DRAIN THE SWAMP #USA #Politics #Government #bookreview #video https://youtu.be/uGffrW6ycPE Written: http://bit.ly/2EbgTne #purchase  https://amzn.to/3bPvzXD

Thomas Sowell’s INTELLECTUALS and SOCIETY #bookreview #video https://youtu.be/sNqbAbYcHHQ #written  https://bit.ly/3ecRqcq #purchase: https://amzn.to/2V1lKz6 #socialmeda #society #history

Jennifer Michael Hecht #Theology #History #Religious DOUBT https://youtu.be/Vg9Y1sSBcoE #Written #bookreview http://bit.ly/2ODD10a #purchase: https://amzn.to/2wN78Ko

Tucker Carlson ’s SHIP of FOOLS #Political #History #MustWatch #Video https://youtu.be/4irc3eAqqxk written #bookreview http://bit.ly/2OAWs8T #purchase https://amzn.to/3avWt54

Yoram Hazony’s THE VIRTUE OF NATIONALISM #bookreview https://youtu.be/C5kN-yv5WLw #Philosophy #Political http://bit.ly/2EX8Zig #purchase https://amzn.to/39jTqNn

Ed Strasser and Michael Prince’s STUPID WARS written #bookreview http://bit.ly/2sArT9V #subscribe: https://youtu.be/o8Nlx3teQZU Purchase: https://amzn.to/2sRR5ZB

Peter Schweizer’s SECRET EMPIRES #mustread #Bookreview http://bit.ly/2P7gJ5E If you didn't know who makes money from Washington power, then read this… #purchase: https://amzn.to/2ShNKO1

 

 

Review of THE DELTA

THE DELTA

Sonja Kurtz series Book One

TONY PARK

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

THE DELTA is the second novel I have read by Mr. Park. The first is SAFARI. Both give a vivid background of Africa's wildlife, countries' topographies, and their people.

Sonja, a well-trained mercenary, is manipulated into a predicament by her boss and ex-lover. She has to do the unpredictable for millions, which will start a war. Will this event save the environment or make the rich richer plays a significant role in her decision?

The characters play an intriguing role that leads to compelling subplots that are the background of Sonja's main event. Unfortunately, these stories slowed down getting to the main event.

THE DELTA is a long read but worth the wait for the explosive and unconventional ending. The story is well written as are all of Mr. Park’s novels

 

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Review of AN AFFAIR TO DISMEMBER

AN AFFAIR TO DISMEMBER

book one of the matchmaker mystery series

 

ELISA SAX

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Glady's grandmother is the town's matchmaker aficionado, Zelda. She says Glady has the gift, but Glady doesn't see it, nor does anyone else.

Throughout the mystery of trying to figure out who killed a neighbor, Glady can't make a match. Finally, two men are trying to comingle with her, one being the lover boy Sheriff involved with the crime. The other is a wealthy hunk who moved in next door.

Ms. Sax has put together humorous circumstances that sometimes need to be clarified. But they are, and the real criminal is right under their noses.

The storyline is well put together for an easy and fun read. Elisa Sax's prose will bring you back to reading book two in this strange series.

What will Glady match next? Read on.

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Review of RECESSIONAL

RECESSIONAL

DAVID MAMET

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

David Mamet is an award-winning playwright and filmmaker who distinguishes himself as an essayist. Recessional is a collection of his essays in which he discusses and analyzes the arts, politics, religion, education, and constitutional issues.

I am politically neutral. I don't love any political party; I love good books. I review books based on their content, not the author's affiliations.

Mr. Mamet writes from the perspective of a man who tries to make sense of a nation knocked off its rails by the politically correct. Even though many of the essays are "Right" leaning, he does an excellent job.

A leftist will say Mamet is out of his Jewish mind. Yet, his cognitive perceptions are better than many in our U.S. Government today.

His prose is funny, insightful, in-depth, critical, and intellectual. "Recessional" is a must-read for a person with an Inquisitive Mind.

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Review of DIRTY LITTLE SECRETS

DIRTY LITTLE SECRETS

A J.J. Graves Mystery

LILIANNA HART

Review by Author Roy Murry

There are few books I read as quickly as DIRTY LITTLE SECRETS. Hart brings the reader into the story and keeps you there.

Jaye, Doctor Graves, has a double career going nowhere in a small town except into a string of murders. A co-lead character Jack is the Sheriff and Jaye's best friend, 

They combined their intellect to find the killer. But, unfortunately, Jaye and Jack's relationship is interrupted by Jaye's lover and finding the murderer.  

This novel ends in an unpredictable one where Jaye finds herself in a deadly compromising position. However, it leads to a new beginning - book 2.

Hart's writing is exciting.

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Review of SWEET DEAL SEALED

SWEET DEAL SEALED

Donut Lady Cozy Mystery - Book 1

JUDITH A. BARRET

Review by Author Roy Murry

Although this story did not rock by boat, it was a fair read. The mystery starts when the main character, Karen or Teach, is in prison for killing her husband. An inmate is killed. 

The rest of the novel is about Karen relocating to her hometown to open a Donut Shop and meeting people who will propel the series forward. The sheriff who comes by each morning for coffee and donuts, hyperactive Shirley, and Woody round out the odd characters.

The mystery woven into Karen's new life is the who, what, and why some women are killed. This novel is not a real thriller, but somewhat fun to read.

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Review of DARING the DUKE

DARING the DUKE

CHARLIE LANE

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Lady Tabitha Hampton and her friends played dare games with each other. Tabitha is to introduce herself to the young Duke under a different name.

She did it four times, each at a separate event. The duke confronts her at one and so does the tit-for-tat in their Romance.

Because of the Duke's family will, several family members must approve of Lady Tabitha's abilities to be their Duchesses. Let the games begin - Under Eighteen Century rules.

Funny, but to be considered, Tabitha has red hair. Items like this make for quick and fun reading when knowing our norms today.

 

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Review of RISKY BISQUENESS

RISKY BISQUENESS

ELIZABETH RAIN

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

This novel is a mystery that has strange bedfellows: ghosts and witches. Juli inherits uncle Jed's restaurant, 'Snips and Snails,' and ends up looking for his murderer.

The story is full of laughs a minute as Juli navigates learning how to be a Soup Witch with the help of Grans, a witch, running a restaurant, and dealing with the ghosts/cats in the kitchen. As an investigator, she upsets locals and the police chief, looking for clues.

With all this going on, Juli finds a relationship with Jack, a firefighter, a la hunk. He helps her to understand the humans in her new hometown and find the killer.

She is on her own with the other witches and ghosts.

Ms. Rain's novel is an enjoyable read.

 

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Review of TABOO

TABOO

10 FACTS (You Can't Talk About)

WILFRED REILLY

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

What you can't talk about is a phrase that puts me in a tailspin. So, when I saw the cover of Dr. Reilly's dissertation on racial mores, I needed to read the book.

I am not an intellectual, but I have always been able to pick a phony. Dr. Reilly is not one. He is an intellectual, as was Thomas Sowell, who opened my mind to some ideas I didn't understand. They each have a different take on racism.

Wilfred Reilly's TABOO taught me things I had yet to learn because of a lack of study. Example: Anthropologists and biologists agreed that there are four primary genetic human races: Caucasian, Mongolian/Asiatic, and Negroid.

What are we thinking today - Black and White racism only? At SCOTUS today, there is an Affirmative Action case - Asians against Harvard because of its Diversity quota system.

Then, as some on the RIGHT would say, there is White Racism? There is too much in this book to explain. It would be best if you read it.

Dr. Reilly's prose is easy to follow and overly detailed. The only drawback is the multiple uses of IQ for layering races and some repetitions of themes.

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Review of THE SOCIAL EXPERIMENT

THE SOCIAL EXPERIMENT

ADDISON MOORE

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

This series Book 1, is a young adult Hallmark-type novel with vulgarity. Example: "Ember says that guys who are into oral are worth their weight in cunnilingus gold."

Sophie and Rowen grew up together and were in love at a young age. However, their love never connected because of an entanglement between Rowen and Sophie's brother.

Family allegiance keeps them apart until they meet in a college social experiment. Then, love blooms in the childish experiment, and the battle lines flare up.

The story ends in Hallmark fashion, leading the reader into book two. Again, Moore writes well with funny sexual connotations.

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Review of IF SHE DIES

IF SHE DIES

ERIC THERME

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

A five-year-old daughter is murdered, and the mother, Tess, goes off the rails, not receiving psychotic treatment. Her husband, Josh, appeases her to no avail and has his secrets.

Tess also does some unusual things, like stocking the daughter of the man who killed her's. This engagement leads to disturbing events interwoven throughout the story.

IF SHE DIES is a powerful story of marriage's strengths and weaknesses - the give and take involved in keeping together. The author does an excellent job of portraying the love between a man and a woman.

Disturbing and fast-paced read.

 

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Review of KISS ME WHEN I'M DEAD

KISS ME WHEN I'M DEAD

DOMINIC PIPER

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

'KISS ME...' is the second Dominic Piper novel I have read. FEMME FATALE was the other.

Daniel Beckett is a detective who projects himself into the lives of many women who fall for his not-committal aura. However, on his mission to find a beautiful missing young lady, Beckett, the smooth one, is interrupted in his quest by well-endowed and attractive women.

It is not all play. Daniel's contract with an old wealthy gun runner to find his lost daughter is complicated, and it seems she does not want to be. Some of her acquaintances give Beckett clues about her whereabouts and extracurricular activity that both parties enjoy.

The twist and turns of this adventure will keep the reader engaged. Nevertheless, the reader will not know who the bad guys are in the end unless he or she catches the clues.

Piper's story is not erotic but has enjoyable encounters. The surprising ending will be a hair-raising experience, making the reader think, "What is wrong with some people?"

The writing is intelligent, witty, and brutal. 'KISS ME...' is a quick read for a weekend.

 

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