Review of ANNO 2020

 

ANNO 2020

JAMES MORCAN

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Mr. Morcan writes detailed stories of people living in 2020, dealing with the world pandemic and economic perils. Each story is emotionally complicated, crisscrossing the world connecting on a human level using present-day technology.

Elijah, one of the main characters, asks near the end of this well-written novel, 'Will this year eventually end up being viewed as some kind of new beginning?  Or else the beginning of The End?'

All characters come to their new beginnings or end with newly founded beliefs. Their journeys involve a wide range of decisions that must overcome political, psychological, and philosophical barriers.

This intense novel keeps the reader's attention to multiply dilemmas developing. The end brings them all together in a surprising connection.

Well done, Mr. Morcan, for the first solo novel. I read FIJI, reviewed August 5, 2018, with your father Lance as co-author. https://bit.ly/35guZRo

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Review of I'm Your Emotional Support Animal

 

I'm Your Emotional 

Support Animal

 

ADAM CAROLLA

Review by Author Roy Murry

Mr. Carolla has his unique way of punctuating a point many times, using vulgarity. However, when the point is made, the reader should understand it.

"This book will remind you that you should also be amused." --Tucker Carson. That being the absurdity of the way American psychologically goes about living.

Mr. Carolla begins with his philosophy about why support dogs in airports and on airplanes have mushroomed to ridiculous levels. He ends with the #MeToo and the China Virus Panic (My phraseology).

In between those mentioned above, comments on Trump's evolution, academia nuts, and many other items that annoy his sense of what is right or wrong with our society. You may disagree with Mr. Carolla's opinion, but you will laugh at how he phrases the dialogue.

 

Controversial and funny.

 

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Review of PREY for THE DEAD

 

PREY for THE DEAD

 

SUSANNE LEIST

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

The small oceanside town Oasis is not an Oasis. "I am sure Sean feels the same way. Vamps and hybrids...Elders and Watchers...this town is a crazy hotspot for the paranormal." Keith, a visitor, grunted, is a quote from PREY.

This novel is the second in THE DEAD GAME series, which I have read. THE DEAD and Wolf, a vampire, has returned to Oasis to save his family. A war is brewing.

Among the participating main characters are two humans, Linda and Shana. They have their infatuations with vamps and hybrids, which they pursue, and are in the warring center of two fractions lead by Todd and Gregg.

Both are in love with Linda. Shana has Sam, or maybe. Protection of the lady humans is the utmost concern of the vamps when the battle starts with many turns in the adventure.

It is a fun fictional book to read. In the end, the diehard reader of this genre will want more. Lucky for them, there is a third book in the series.

It is better to read the first book in the series THE DEAD GAME, which hooked me. Review: https://youtu.be/8L1g3zHJp-A Written http://bit.ly/2VTz0Hc

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Review of MR. LOVE

 

MR. LOVE

A Romantic Comedy

 

SALLY MASON

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

This book hit my funny bone in the right way. I laugh every time I think of the plot, characters, and how opposites attract.

Gordon unusually meets Jane, a Literary agent. She is hunting another person, a woman, and finds Gordy, a man who uses Viola Usher as a pseudonym for his racy novel.

He self-publishes digitally, and it has gone viral, making Gordy a lot of money. Agents are going crazy trying to find Viola to sign her to a book deal. Jane is the only one who finds him/her.

But Gordon, who wants to sell his American Novel (Trash), convinces his sister to be Viola. And the fun begins - twists and turns that bring a "Pompous and liar," Gordy and, sweet, diligent Jane together.

The writing is intelligent, with funny and literary conversations bringing out Jane, Gordon, and his sister Betsy's real character.

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Review of MURDER at CATMMANDO MOUNTIAN

 

MURDER at CATMMANDO MOUNTAIN

George Shaw Cozy Mystery #1

 

ANNA CELESTE BURKE

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

At a major animal theme park, known as the "Cat Factory," the owner's daughter is murdered. Jack Wheeler, detective, and Georgia Shaw, PR Director of the park, combine their resources to solve the crime.

However, evidence points to Georgia as the suspect, which confuses Jack's case. Things do not match the crime scene's modus operandi, and Georgia was not on the property during the time frame.

Jack does his due diligence, interviews everyone, and finds time to woo Georgia. Circumstances unravel the crime, leading to a closure. The reader will be content and will want more of the series.

There are many twists and turns in this quick-paced fun novel. The reader will keep turning the pages until the conclusion.

The characters are interesting, with some crazies included. Lastly, if you like cats, Georgia owns one, and they are part of the theme park.

 It's almost Purrrfect for cat lovers.

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Review of LOSERTHINK

LOSERTHINK

SCOTT ADAMS

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

My Green Beret Specialist psychological warfare background helps me grasp Mr. Adams' explanations of what he calls LOSERTHINK. Starting with a person's mind prison in many debatable items, he leads the reader through different definitions of loser thoughts. 

He uses his ego tools (Adams' words), right-thinking of unique underinformed ideas he discusses, i.e., climate change, political philosophies, and many others. One takeaway by the reader will be 'Boy, am I stupid.'

But you are not. According to Scott Adams, he makes the mistakes that he delves into outlining his different definitions of situational loser think. Behavior science is not Adams' forte, but his comic relief and sometimes profound techniques to get out of a person's mind prison is worth the read.

As he notes, we don't know what we don't know. This book is as good as others I have read in the self-help genre—just a little egocentric. 

If you think your thinking is lopsided, this read is for you. If not, pass on this overpriced book.

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Review of MY YOUTUBE CRUSH

 

MY YOUTUBE CRUSH

 

C. Courtney & Michelle Courtney

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

This Young Adult romance is a charming read with a not so plausible plot.

Cassie's family has a popular YouTube channel and goes to a VidCon, Video Convention.

Her family members love Jordan Rand's channel, which is the top YouTube channel of all time. However, Cassie thinks he and his channel are overrated but has not seen it.  Why? Who knows?

She meets a young man named Jordan, she never saw before, at the hotel swimming pool. She is avoiding the convention's proceedings because of a video glitch in her past.

You can take it from there. Simple plot - girl meets boy.

The story is well written and fun to follow, even though the ending is romantically preordained in the genre sense. Sweet and cute are a proper description of this young woman’s love adventure and a possible sequel to follow.   

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