Review of NEW ORLEANS MOURNING

NEW ORLEANS MOURNING

JULIE SMITH

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Why is New Orleans mourning? One of its Rexes, a king of the Mardi Gras parade, is shot dead near the end of the proceeding by A Dolly Parton look-a-like.

This police drama's lead character is an Uptown girl who returns home after a long journey to become an officer. Skip is her name, and the chief puts her together with two veteran homicide detectives to solve the crime because of her status with the in-crowd.

The old mystery cliche is "The Butler did it." But, in Mourning, the killer is closer than one would think. A historical love-hate relationship between family and friends is the key to this drama.

Ms. Smith's knowledge of NOLA's class system and the city's layout is a fascinating part of the story. Having been to New Orleans twice, I followed her tour.

Skip intermingles with the right people finding important information that will surprise the reader. "Mourning" is a long, good read.

 

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Review of LIFE and OTHER COMPLICATIONS

Life and Other Complications

HEATHER MULLALY

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Seventeen-year-old Alyson has a secret and has lied about it for ten years - the source of her HIV. Unfortunately, her friends all have different levels of deadly sicknesses.

The situation is eating at her mind and soul. Her friends, Luke and Caroline, have no idea why she is not returning Luke's love for her.

The secret is coming out because Aly must testify in a trial. As a result, her innermost feelings are destroying her relationships.

Interwoven in their friendships are feelings only teenagers can define. With well-written, revealing conversations, Ms. Heather Mullaly dabbles into Aly's predicament with concern for victims of horrendous crimes.

What Aly finds out, in the end, quoting John Lennon, "Love is the answer, and you know that for sure; Love is a flower, you've got to let it grow."

 

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Review of VOODOO & VAMPIRE'S

VOODOO & VAMPIRES

A Blood Witch Saga. Book 1

 

THEOPHILUS MONROE

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

I am not a believer in Witchcraft, Vampires, or Voodoo. However, I like a fun read, and this fits the bill. You may learn something new from this adventure if you are a believer.

Hailey, a teenager, learns she is a witch, becomes a vampire, and then learns a little voodoo. All this is in the first few chapters.

Reading about her character's development defines the storyline's direction - Hailey is unique. She is a Blood Witch who agrees to an implausible main story task.

The supporting characters add humor and advice to this adventure leading to hell. This first in a series is a fun Young Adult read.

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Review of MURDER in the MAPLE

MURDER in the MAPLE

A Wicked Wick Mystery

 

MELROSE MCFADDEN

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Wicked Wick is a candle and trinket boutique owned by Paloma and Leigh in a small town with a defuncted maple factory. Adam is in the process of renovating the buildings into a B & B.

The renovation becomes a significant historical problem when a dead body is found behind a wall. Dating the skeleton and who it is, is unraveled, turning the sleuthing duo Paloma and Leigh into action. 

Each has unique talents that help Cole, the sheriff, in his investigation. In addition, he and the other towns characters make this mystery in a series enjoyable to read.

However, the plot is easy to figure out. Excitement leads to the predictable killer.

The story is well-written and worth the dime.

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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 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 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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