Review of ECLIPSED

 

ECLIPSED

ELIZABETH PIZZARELLO

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

"Life, Beth, is giving you a chance now - a chance to gain a new perspective. Or, if you'll let me say it, to gain new sight," Terri, a blind friend on the transportation to Lighthouse for the Blind. This helps Elizabeth get through a low period in her mental journey.

That journey took many years of primarily searching for how to reverse the trauma of becoming blind after being sighted into her twenties. The book's cover and the Amazon intro give the reader a short version.

However, Beth travels through a valley of darkness few people could imagine. She tells it with pizzazz and reflective stories.

Those eventful narratives will keep the reader turning the page to find out what comes next. What the reader will find is a new life perspective.

 

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Review of IF WE BREAK UP

IF WE BREAK UP

Cheyanne Young

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

This young adult novel is about Luca and Honey's life which their environment controls. They have lived next to each other since age six, their families are friends, they own a business together, and Luca and Honey are beautiful in high school.

Are they soulmates? Family and friends believe so. However, Honey has doubts and instigates an experiment where each will go on five dates with others.

The twist and turns when they go on these dates are the tailspins that bring about an explosive ending. Then, finally, reality sets in, and these two teenagers learn what it is to be in love.

The characters are simple, and the background sets up the series. The writing flows nicely and is enjoyable.

 

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Review of THE COWGIRL GETS THE BAD GUY

THE COWGIRL GETS THE BAD GUY

Cowgirl Mystery

 

SUSAN LOWER

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Jolene or Jo's father lost half of their gold mine claim to The Gambler. Jo's problems are three-fold - he also gave her away to marry The Gambler; they support Indians who live on the property, and he dies the same night.

Her father's murder and who has the actual claim to the property is the mystery. Only a judge can make that legal decision, which comes at the end of this volatile story.

Unpredictable because Jo keeps on putting her foot in her mouth, trying to find out what happened. Also, she gets into a written agreement with The Bounty Hunter to help with her predicament.

A lot is happening in this story, making it an excellent first book for a series. I may return for more, but you should enjoy this Cowgirl Mystery first.

 

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Review of DISEASE and HISTORY

DISEASE and HISTORY

From Ancient Times 

to Covid-19

 

Frederick F Cartwright &

Michael Biddiss

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

This non-fiction is for my followers with Inquisitive Minds. Humanity has lived through many historical disasters.

Cartwright and Biddiss' chronicle of how we got to the 21st Century after wars and diseases interrupted the human race's growth. Humans do not know History and do not apply it to present-day events.

When I was in the military, we learned ways to avoid diseases we did not know about in WWI and prior. However, new ones arrive, and we must deal with them.

"From Ancient Times to Covid-19" is a long period, so I will not go into detail. Instead, read this well-written informational journal slowly to understand the full impact of diseases on History.

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Review of SUGAR COOKIES and SCANDAL

Sugar Cookies and Scandal

SUE HOLLOWELL

Review by Author Roy Murry

This book is a short cozy mystery, so I will make my review short.

Tilly has an upstart bakery inside her uncle's shop in Belle Harbor, which is getting ready to expand. So, all is good in their world until the Vet's assistant is murdered when Tilly's friend's cat is having kittens at the Veterinarian.

The sheriff is doing the investigation, and Tilly walks into the fray. A dog and chicken uprising leads to the killer of the Veterinarian's assistant arrest—end of the story.

The story is cute, and the characters are fun. It is an enjoyable quick read.

 

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Review of THE SPA DAY

THE SPA DAY

Nicola Yeager

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Spa Day is not one but three days of fun conversations between Holly and an unwarranted spa interloper. She listens to Rebecca, a worldly, wealthy woman, explain life with a man who lives and works distances away while she enjoys sparing.

Holly's fiancé is in Asia working, and she is at the spa getting spruced up for his return to England for Christmas. Rebecca is giving Holly lessons on being married under similar circumstances.

Holly's mind goes into tailspins and is comforted by her bamboo massage therapist. Then, a text message from Asia arrives, influencing Holly's future.

You must read this fun book to see where her future begins. This book is my second Yeager read. I will get another, and you should read one too.

 

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Review of THE GIFT OF FEAR

THE GIFT OF FEAR

Survival Signal that

Protect us from Violence

GAVIN DE BECKER

 

Review by 

Author Roy Murry

 

If your Common Sense and Intuition need revision, this book is for you. De Becker gears the book toward many women's trust in men they associate with - husbands, boyfriends, men they meet, and abusers.

I found the book thought-provoking and educational for insecure people. However, strong-minded humans will enjoy the read, taking away little besides the stressful stories of others.

De Becker's knowledge of deranged humans is profound. He devils into how society confronts them and how those people develop, putting fear into any loving parent bringing up a child.

THE GIFT OF FEAR is a well-written and gripping read.

 

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Review of THE WILD CHILD

THE WILD CHILD

(The Bride Trilogy, Book 1)

Mary Joe Putney

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

A faerie-like creature, Lady Meriel is MAD, according to one uncle, who has nefarious reasons. However, if she were married, that madness would somehow disappear, believes another uncle with joint control.

Because of Lord Maxwell's love conflict, Dominic, his twin, shows up as the betrothed instead of Maxwell. They made a deal, but both expected something else.

The above sets the plot for what produces endearing encounters between Meriel and Dominic. Then, however, evil enters their loving relationship, leading to an entr'acte and a deadly ending.

This novel is too long for me. But the story keeps the reader's attention because of the characters' actions. Romantics will be happy with this story.

 

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Review of FLIP-FLOPS and MURDER

FLOPS-FLIPS and MURDER

Barefoot Sleuth Mysteries, Book 1

H.Y. HANNA

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Twenty-six-year-old Londoner Ellie's Aunt Olive, author extraordinaire, invites her to the west coast of Florida during Europe's winter. Unfortunately, when she arrives, the aunt is nowhere to be found; the next day, a writer at the convention is in the swimming pool dead outside Ellie's room.

Ellie has no clue what is happening but involves herself, sleuthing in a non-logical way. She meets and talks to people and learns a lesson - do not believe everything you are told or hear.

A non-swimmer, Ellie ends up in the deep pool in more ways than one. As a result, she loses one lousy relationship and gains a good one, ending this adventure.

I have lived in Florida for years and picked up Ms. Hanna's writing flaws, which most readers will not. However, the background story and the characters are well-developed to enhance good sequels.

 

Fun read. Purchase: https://amzn.to/3Z6nIw7

 

Review of ARTS AND WITCHCRAFT

ARTS AND WITCHCRAFT

 

DEKOTA REBEL

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Mindi LaFey meets Booker Donovan. She is a kindergarten teacher, and he is the new Principal of her school. 

Mindi is part of a triplet-sister witch family, and Booker has no idea what he is. A half-vampire?

Mindi fills him in on how to save his soul. Then, sparks of love begin, but the reader can buy the following short storybook to discover what happens in this whirlwind.

Midwest Monsters Book 1 is short and comical, leading into an unconventional series.

 

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Review of THE KEY TO JUSTICE

THE KEY TO JUSTICE

 

DENNIS CARSTENS

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

This legal thriller keeps the reader on the edge of their seat. Carstens' legal knowledge enhances the core story of a man on trial for serial killings in Minnesota.

The twist and turns of who is the real murderer are affected by police involvement. Interwoven throughout the investigation of the crimes are deceiving clues that lead to a page-turning story.

This Book, 1 of Mr. Carstens' series, has all the good qualities: characters you want to follow up; and a well-defined background. In addition, his writing is crisp and fast-moving.

The main characters, Marc and Maddy, spark up the series. He is a well-versed lawyer; she is a beautiful P.I. you want to watch in action. They help to bring this action-filled novel to an uncharacteristic explosive ending for a legal drama.

I have read two of Dennis Carstens' novels; all stories stand-alone except for these main characters. Fantastic reads.

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Review of UNCONDITIONAL

UNCONDITIONAL

 

LEXXIE COUPER

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Maci has won a scholarship to study koalas in Australia. Raph is a celebrity attending the University of Sydney because his sister married a prince.

She has Parkinson's, which in many ways controls her life. But, because of an episode, they meet in the Sydney Airport men's bathroom and kiss, which sets the tone for their adventure.

Both are gorgeous, according to the people around them and how they see each other. However, Maci and Raph have hidden flaws.

This novel is a romance, so you know they will fall for each other without revealing their complete background. Unfortunately, these problems lead to some interruptions in it.

Raph's love is unconditional, he says, and he proves it unconditionally at the end of the story.

Lexxie Couper's writing will win you over to buy the series.

 

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Review of LIBERAL MISERY

LIBERAL MISERY

                                                                                     

EDDIE SCARRY

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

This book is 'Political Commentary,' by a man who tells you he is gay at the beginning of the first of five long chapters with extensive references. Eddie writing this is not essential to me.

I read Thomas Sowell's 'INTELLECTUALS and SOCIETY.' without knowing he is black. What is important to me is content for the inquisitive mind or the fun enjoyment of reading.

LIBERAL MISERY is a book for the Inquisitive Mind, most of my followers. He gets to the point of his comments and backs them up with references - more like a dissertation than a story.

The subjects covered are contemporary: political behavior, comedy, elections, riots, and what the left calls an insurrection. Mr. Scarry's comments are conservative-based.

Whether you agree with Eddie or not, the insight is worth this fun read when you know the conclusions of the events within the book.

 

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