Review of How to Fake an Irish Wake

How to Fake an Irish Wake

 

Eliza Watson

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Mags and Biddy solve a genealogy mystery by accident. Mags' grandmother, a genealogist, died in Ireland, and she is there directing her wake, giving the reader insight into Irish mores - charming.

In the course of things, Finn arrives in town looking for his father, whom he has never met. Unfortunately, Mags doesn't know who her father is either.

This adventure is book one in a series, so it's a setup. First, Finn shows a snap (photo) to everyone around town, which lands him in the hospital. Next, Mags, who just met Finn, gets involved in investigating his mishap and genealogy.

She brings Biddy, her life's friend, into a hilarious adventure that leads to another wake. Those encounters lead to a sobering ending the reader will enjoy.

The writing and characters are endearing, capturing the readers' attention and wanting to buy the series. I know I will buy another in the series.

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Review of THE SCENT OF VIOLETS

 

The Scent of Violets:

a passionate and sensual erotic journey

 

JUDY KEMP

 

Review by Author Roy

 

The title tells it all. Linda and Graham, a married couple of seven years, decide to break the sexual norms of a monogamous relationship.

Their sexual living style is healthy, but something is missing. Linda brings up the question of if Graham would enjoy seeing her have uncontrollable sex with another man.

The answer is yes, a man is hired, and the uncontrollable sex journey they both enjoy leads to twosomes, threesomes, and foursomes having a tumultuous and emotional time. If the reader has a vivid sexual imagination, Ms. Kemp's descriptions will expand it to another level. Unless…

The writing is crisp, sometimes over the top, and enjoyable in sexual episode reading.

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Review of ELF KILLERS

 

ELF KILLERS

 

Carol Marrs Phipps and Tom Phipps

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Firstly, my friends, the reader must read the glossary to get a rhythm of Trollish language. Otherwise, you may be irritated by what many Trolls are saying.

Then delve into this fast pace fantasy of two imaginary being types. The Elves are compassionate, intelligent beings, and the Trolls, are brutish war-loving individuals who enjoy eating elves.

The appearance of being true or accurate of these beings comes through in Phipps' writing. The reader will laugh at the antics of the Trolls and will feel the trauma of the Elves.

Elf Killers is a multi-level composition of good versus evil—unfortunately, that theme has been used to death in novels. However, Carol and Tom Phipps' twist engages the reader's curiosity, leaving them wanting more.

That is why I have read three of their novels.

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Review of EARTHBOUND

EARTHBOUND

Chronicles of the Maca - Book 1

MARI COLLIER

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

ALIEN meets Cowboy in the 1850s; what could go wrong. Mac, the alien's new name, intermingles with Texians.

He and his partner go from rags to riches buying land near Mac's spaceship that he wants to operate but needs an education on earth to do so. This endeavor leads our man from another world through conflicts of the wild west and the USA Civil War.

Because of his alien being, Mac is different than most men and has secrets that he only allows his loved ones to know about - his spaceship and its contents. Finally, after a long relationship, his partner and his wife are allowed entry.

The three survive many traumas leading to other conflicts that lead the reader into Book 2 of this chronicle. Many questions Mac and his earthly friends are left open.

I didn't think I would like this novel, but it was so well-written I overlooked the fictional theme. I read little of the Cowboy or Sci-Fi genres. However, Ms. Collier’s writing may have convinced me to read more of them.

 

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Review of THE STRANGE DEATH OF EUROPE

 

THE STRANGE DEATH OF EUROPE

 

DOUGLAS MURRAY

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

'When you allow unvetted mass immigration into your country, the world's problems become your problems.' is my takeaway from this well-researched book on how the globalist in Berlin and Brussels (EU) destroyed nation-states in western Europe.  England, France, Italy, Germany, Sweden are the center countries of Murray’s arguments that have collapsed in identity, socially, demographically, and economically.

For me, this is an indictment of failed politicians (Globalists) who feel they know best for other countries. They do not consider the clashes of cultures, Islam vs. Christianity psychologically. The integration of humanity will take of that.

Mr. Murray makes excellent points on what I just mentioned and more, leaving the reader with PERHAPS... Maybe profoundly ingrained beliefs, over centuries, will change.

The arguments, pros, and cons about religion, mass migration, refugees, and national pride are profound. So, as I, the reader, will stop, take notes, think, and want to know where the world is heading.

Born in the USA, I am concerned with its new unvetted mass migration and refugees from Afghanistan arriving daily. If you are also, you should read this book.

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Review of DON'T KNOW JACK

DON'T KNOW JACK

The Hunt for (Jack) Reacher Series, Bk 1

 

DIANE CAPRI

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

It seems to me; Diane Capri does not know jack.  However, the book is a thriller with a new character FBI Agent Kim Otto.

Kim and her partner, veteran agent Carlos Gaspar, are sent on a high-level "Wild Goose Chase," instructed by the Director, whose name we don't know until the end.  For me, the story stands on its own, leaving out the search for Jack. 

Kim, following her instincts, does unravel an international plot. The tensions rise and fall for her and her partner, leading to an unpredictable deadly ending.

The thrilling points and the characters are the main reasons to read this series. Checking your BPM is needed when reading this novel.

DON'T KNOW JACK is a bit of a con; however, the story was full of cues that will lead the reader to the next novel in the series. If you like thrillers with no end, this is for you.

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Review of ONE LAST STEP

 

ONE LAST STEP

A Tara Mills Mystery - Book One

 

SARAH SUTTON

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Tara Mills has a six-sense for a newbie agent of the FBI. However, her partner is a veteran who is going to teach her the ropes.

As all people learning a job, if they're enthusiastic, mistakes are made. Her partner understands this when Tara makes them.

However, she rises to the occasion when all conclude that the case is over, including the big boss. Tara falls into a legal quagmire but proceeds, leading to a suspenseful deadly situation.

In that entanglement, lessons learned by her and her veteran will have the reader wanting more.

Therefore, I recommend the three-book series because the characters, writing, and drama are entirely satisfying.

 

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