Review of A New Prospect

A New Prospect

A Sam Jenkins Mystery

Wayne Zurl

Reviewed by Author Roy Murry

There is a new sheriff in town, literally and figuratively.  He is Sammy to his lovely wife and very close friends.

After retiring from an NYC police department at the ripe old age of fifty, he and his wife settled down in a small Tennessee town.  Reaching the age when many people do retire, sixty-four, he applies for and begins a new career as police chief of Prospect.

Not even a week into his new endeavor, a wealthy resident is found dead at a Car Show. This event is when his and that of his new work environment come into conflict over Sam's abilities to conduct the murder investigation.

His style endears some and his respect increases as Sam goes about business even though hindered by his boss and wealthy individuals. The chief's secret investigation takes interesting turns, and how he conducts himself sets the tone for future series novels.

Mr. Zurl's understanding of the human character comes across in his prose especially in applying Sam's NYC artistic abilities to Tennessee's simple slow pace of life. Stimulating, sometimes comical, and natural flowing, you'll enjoy the characters in A New Prospect.

I have read other novels by Wayne and will return for more.

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Review of The Unholy

The Unholy

     A Novel

Paul DeBlassie III

Reviewed by Author Roy Murry

The religions of this world have been in conflict from the beginning of time. God of one is not always the god of another. In The Unholy, spiritual presence is understood on different levels.

Dictates and lies are used by a dominant church leader to control his flock comes in conflict with a young therapist's beliefs, who was traumatized as a child. Claire and the cleric have a disturbing connection other than their dispute over what theology to follow in getting to a heaven.

The dark side of man's reach into the unknown is one of the themes that control the background of a story that will put chills running down your spine while reading a familiar tale - Power in one man's hands leads to a disturbing and an unholy ending.

Mr. DeBlassie's prose keeps you interested in a dynamic twist on human relationships that are clouded by their belief systems. His characters are well defined and collide into an unexpected ending.

I will be reading another of Paul's novels in the future.

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Review of Sandstorm in My Heart

SANDSTORM IN MY HEART

              A Romance

           Faith Mortimer

Love sometimes hits when you least expect it. Ann is upset with her boss' boss because she can't keep following her pursuit.

After working on an excavation site in the desert for months, Ann's convinced that what they are looking for is there and they are close to finding it. But money funding for the work is cut. Her heart is heavy.

This situation sets up a love affair where two people find out the truth about each out. This truth brings them together leading to an unusual ending. The suspense up to it is well worth the read.

Always have enjoyed Faith's prose and will keep reading her works.

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Review of BOUGHT

BOUGHT

Charissa Dufour novel

Reviewed by Author Roy Murry

A young princess Bethany finds herself in a position of being abducted while in route to visit another noble. What happens next is intriguing and brings her down to earth. Her real self-comes out during her adventure.

We all understand or believe in this genre a knight in shining armor will be coming to her aid. Wishing and wanting the man in a complimenting storyline to be that knight may lead the reader astray.

The two stories meet in a way that will leave the reader on edge, wanting more and a conclusion they should enjoy. Sometimes you don't get what you want.

What you will receive from reading Ms. Dufour's adventurous lead into the Dothan Chronicles is a page-turning story of a young royal in turmoil. Dufour's characters and their personal encounters are well written. 

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Review of Sexiest Couple Alive

SEXIEST COUPLE ALIVE

M. Clark aka Mary Ting

Reviewed by Author Roy Murry

Olivia and Nate have had a rollercoaster ride in their relationship. Both living in the cut-throat fashion world where people are glamorous, they try to find a way live in love.

But love doesn't come easy when people are playing with your life. Olivia is confronted by an ex-lover who won't let go. Nate believes he is in the wrong relationship. How their conflicts collide is the storyline.

You'll be biting nails waiting for the two together. When they do, it is not over.  It isn't over until it's over. If Nate goes forward with his heart physically, he may end up in jail.

Others roadblock their love affair. Only reading this Romantic, a bit sexual, will get the answer.

Again, Ms. Ting novel gave me a few enjoying nights reading this eBook. Purchase at http://amzn.to/2eUtEWd

Review of The Revelation Room

THE REVELATION ROOM

Mark Tilbury

Reviewed by Author Roy Murry

Receiving salvation and spending eternity with one's God, is what many souls want to attain. In Mr. Tilbury's novel, a young lady reaches out and ends up in a community run by a nut case that speaks to God.

Her parents hire a detective to find this lost child. In the detective's pursuit, he is put in a compromising position, which leads to his son's and friend's investigating into both the girl's and his disappearance.

The whirlwind begins when these investigators find the community’s location and become part of a small group that is preparing for the journey to meet their maker. Ruled by one man of dubious intent; the events that follow makes one think of becoming an atheist looking for a way out of their predicament. 

Goosebumps will arise when reading the thrilling confrontations portrayed by Mr. Tilbury. He keeps you turning the page to see what's next up to the absurd conclusions.

It was a great Holloween read for me. You can read it on a dark and rainy night.

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Review of Finding Liberty

FINDING LIBERTY

Regina Puckett

Reviewed by Author Roy Murry

Time in the future, an air balloon operator finds a bundle of joy on his way as a trader while stopping for fuel. The world is sparsely populated which helps him make the decision to bring up this child.

His new parental love grows as the young lady develops. She learns his love and rules that will help her understand the world they live.

The relationships of the few characters are robust and healthy which enhanced the storyline. And, the prose moved along smoothly leading to Liberty's independence which came with a price she didn't care to pay.

A quick story, I enjoyed.

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