Review of MYSTIC PIECES

MYSTIC PIECES

Book 1, Shady Grove Mysteries

ADA BELL

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

While looking for a job, Aly finds out at the "Missing Pieces" store that she has psychic powers after putting on a ring. A man argues with Olive in front of Aly.

Later that man is dead. From this point, Aly becomes a novice detective, trying to get her new Olive out of jail.

A newbie to Shady Grove and believes Olive is innocent, Aly upsets most people in town, including the Sheriff, with her newfound investigative/psychic ability. She doesn't always get it right, but the ending is worth the reader's wait when she does.

A well-written and enjoyable first book in a series.

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Review of VACUUMING IN THE NUDE

VACUUMING IN THE NUDE

Peggy Rowe

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

I will not lie to my readers. This book is too hyped for its content.

Yes, the prose is well written, and some of the stories are funny; hilarious is not the word I would use, as some wrote in reviews. In addition, Peggy's storyline is clarified with age-appropriate short stories - about her age.

In one short story, a person vacuums naked. But, of course, funny depends on one's opinion. Young people will have a hard time understanding.

All in all, it was a good read, not a great one as advertised.

 

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Review of INSIDER JUSTICE

INSIDER JUSTICE

 

DENNIS CARSTENS

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Slim and corruption in Washington, D.C., what a concept? Carstens takes this and adds two insider stock trading schemes and multiple murders, keeping the readers on the edge of their seats.

He connects the dots through a maze of twists and turns, finding at the end that the investigators started with the wrong premise. The group comes together to investigate a lifetime criminal who heads the schemes protecting them by murdering interferers.

The story is fast-paced and well written. Legal jargon is clarified during and after a Marc Kadella client's trial, leading to the real killer.

The ending is an unconventional one. The reader will be content to read another Marc Kadella Legal Mystery.

 

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Review of TAKE A CHANCE ON ME

TAKE A CHANCE ON ME

A Center Stage Love Story, Act One

 

KATHRYN R. BIEL

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Gloria describes a situation, then Grayson. She is in a psychological dilemma, and he is in a family theatrical one.

For the better, Gloria's mental situation is changing by working for Grayson to complete repairs needed so his family's theater and meetings with her new therapist. Likewise, Grayson's life is changing because of Gloria's resourcefulness.

There lingers between them unmentionables even though they get along well working together and falling for each other. Finally, their situations come to a head; almost everything comes to an end.

The surprise ending of this romance will lead the reader to "Act Two."

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Review of TRAFFICKING

TRAFFICKING

(Powell Book 1)

BILL WARD

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Sex trafficking is a global human problem. Mr. Ward places his story of a challenge to combat it in London against a Romanian mob.

Afina is delivered to Brighton as a sex slave under false pretenses and presents a problem for her captive. Powell, who is out to get revenge, collides with Afina's world.

He goes undercovers to meet her. At this point, Powell puts his plan into action. And thrilling action the reader will get.

At any given point in TRAFFICKING, Powell's plan and Afina's actions will lead to a few calamities. 

However, they avoid total disaster in their efforts, and the ending is encouraging with a cavitate that will bring the reader back for Book 2 in this series.

The writing is high quality and fast-paced, with cliff-ending twists and turns.

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Review of NOT MY FIRST RODEO

NOT MY FIRST RODEO

 

KRISTI NOEM

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

I have written one, but I have never read an autobiography until now after seeing Kristi Noem in an interview. She piqued my interest.

The story she weaves of her and her family's life will have you crying, laughing, thinking, and reviewing your own life. The strength she acquired growing up on a farm in South Dakota is inspiring.

"Burning Daylight" is a built psychic ability she learned from her father and her faith from both parents. In other words, get things done today and put your faith in God to do the right thing.

It does not matter what political party you align with; this is not a political book of theories. Instead, I believe Kristi wrote this to inspire people to think and pray on a matter before leaping into the unknown.

I am convinced.

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Review of BLUEWATER PAYBACK

 

BLUEWATER PAYBACK

CLR Dougherty

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

I have read several of Mr. Dougherty's novels, which are thrilling adventures in the Caribbean. The ship Vengeance moves around the islands, and a little nautical information is interwoven into the story.

The author slowly lays the groundwork, builds on it, and gives the reader a surprising ending. The twist and turns keep the reader wondering what will happen next.

In Bluewater, he does that and more. A con is on, and no one, including Dani and Liz, owners of the Vengeance, is pulled into it.

Unraveling the plot will keep the reader involved, as I was. Slow at the beginning, this novel pace moves fast to an explosive ending for one of the bad guys.

Well, worth the read.

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