The Puzzle(Samantha Jamison Mystery)Written by Peggy A. EdelheitReviewed by Author Roy MurryWhat would you do if the police came to your front door and told you your loved one had been murdered? This is the beginning of The Puzzle.Samantha is in denial. How could this be? I just took him to the airport. How did he die behind the wheel of a rental car on his way to his hometown?To put the pieces together in this hard to explain event, she goes to the source, trying to put The Puzzle together – to the people who knew her secretive husband best. In this quest, she becomes a new person, questioning and feeding off his boyhood’s closest friends, acquaintances, and the small town he grew up in.Protecting his memory and not knowing the full extent of his endeavor, they are allusive when Samantha tries to get to the truth. It comes to light after much probing and self-evaluation by all who knew her husband well, including Samantha.Ms. Edelheit’s writing is clear cut with no clutter. Her chapters are short, and to the point, forcing you to turn to the next (And the next,) looking for the answers yourself. It won’t take you long to get to the truth – it’s a fast read.Good opening for a series with nine books in it. You might get hooked.
Sunday, October 11, 2015
Review of The Puzzle
Saturday, October 3, 2015
Review of Oblivion's Forge
Oblivion Forge
By Simon Williams
Reviewed by Author Roy Murry
I have mixed feelings in writing this review. On the one hand, I know it’s a difficult task to write the first book in a series, but on the other, I believe it is the author’s duty to make it simple to read, so it will be a good launch for the series.
Oblivion’s Forge is not the end but the beginning of the Aona Series. Mr. Williams does an excellent job of developing his characters and plot. However, he has not made it simple for the reader – his audience.
As an avid reader, I got lost in the many unconnected plots until the end, which was a long time coming. I would have liked to have read a shorter version with fewer characters to follow.
When readers get to the final page, they will be left wanting more, because of the fascination of the subject – the beliefs of the human race, and how those ideas forge us toward our own oblivion – death. They may want to reread it to get a better grasp of the interwoven plots.
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Review of Bedroom Games
Bedroom Games
By
Regina Puckett &
Charity Parkerson
Reviewed by Author Roy Murry
This novella about a young woman’s fetish of being excited fearfully before having sex with her playmates kept my attention. The protagonist, Pamela, has two male friends with benefits, who must give her a thrill before they can have their way with her.
Each has their turn at rocking her world and thoroughly enjoys the spoils of capturing Pamela off guard. In the background, awaits a man who wants to play for real.
He’s a deranged individual whose wants more than sex and is willing to do anything to get what he wants. When he makes his move after much thought, Pamela’s world is invaded and turned upside down.
If you want to find out what happens and get sexually teased by two writers' collaboration into an erotic fantasy, I recommend this quick read for a steamy adventure.
Sunday, September 20, 2015
Review of Bang Bang You're Dead
Bang Bang You’re Dead
By Nick Quantrill
Reviewed by Author Roy Murry
This British Collection novel is written in an English dialect which may offend some. However, its reality is compelling.
The life of a released from prison murder is highlighted. He returns to his hometown to find out what happened to his brother, who seemed to have overdosed on drugs.
Unfortunately, his return embeds him in the criminal element he wished to avoid but grew up within. His journey is to free himself from that part and find out what actually happened to his brother.
The dialectic prose may be confusing to some Americans, but the storyline and characters drive this miss-adventure. It is fast-paced, and the personalities are down to earth but somewhat delusional in their concept of what is the good life.
This book will lead into areas that exist in the underbelly of many cities, where power lies in the hands of a few criminals. An adventure I enjoyed reading.
Sunday, September 13, 2015
Review of The Sun Thief
The Sun Thief (The Theran Chronicles)
By Stephen Jennison Smith
Reviewed by Roy Murry
Will history repeat itself in the future? In some ways, it has in the present where the weak are controlled by the powerful.
Lizzie is taken from her world and put into slavery in another. Her journey is to get back home. Like Dorothy in the Oz, her home is only a portal away. Finding the way is a little more complicated for Lizzie. She can’t just click her heels.
Mr. Smith’s first book in a series is a little slow at the beginning because he is setting up the world as it is in this fiction with some present-day themes. It may be difficult for the reader to understand the fictional terrain, but it is worth the effort.
Lizzie’s adventure goes through lands with strange characters that are different. She is a learning curve that should lead her home.
Taking that journey with her leaves you in a conundrum. Will then end be the end? Stephen has let you hanging, wanting more, as a good first book in a series should do.
The prose is colorful and easy to follow after you connect the names. The storyline does draw you in.
Sunday, September 6, 2015
Review Of DCI Jones Casebook: Raymond Collins
The DCI Jones Casebook:
Raymond Collins
By Kerry J Donovan
This is a fast-paced police story a la TV’s Law and Order without the Order. You see part of the crime; the chase is on, and then the criminal is abducted with some police blood lost.
The case is simple enough: a man, who has mother issues, kills a woman. In some ways, the young lady has some of his mother’s characteristics. The murder has psychological problems – he talks to his dead mother throughout his miss adventure.
No frill, character-driven thriller, moves along quickly to a clear conclusion with a few surprises. It’s a good lead into a series because Mr. Donovan has developed his characters to the point that you want to know what will happen to them next.
Casebook: There will be new cases that the English police unit led by DCI Jones will investigate coming out. I’ll be looking for them to put on my Kindle.
Monday, August 31, 2015
Review of A Circle Around Forever
A CIRCLE AROUND
FOREVER
FOREVER
By
Robert K. Swisher Jr.
Reviewed by Roy Murry, Author
From the silence of the mind, everything begins. This I got from Freud’s writings, trying to answers Socrates’ questions, and reading books about the power of positive thinking. A seed is planted in the silent mind, and something positive or negative is produced.
Mr. Swisher’s tells the story of a young man named Shannon, who had read the Bible by age six, completed the encyclopedia by age ten, and could understand all known languages as a teen. With all his education, he wants to know his purpose.
A Platonic love affair begins on the first day of school, and he is loved by his mother. But, Shannon can’t like either of them until he can understand why he is here on earth, because of the diverse voices talking to him.
He sees images, who are directing his life. Because of their connection to Shannon, his mother and his sweetheart Katrina see the pictures also - ghosts?
Before graduating High School, Shannon goes on his journey to answer the questions that Socrates used to stimulate his students: Why are we here? What is love? Who is God? , Et al. The events that follow lead to the end. Only you can decide if Shannon's questions are answered.
Mr. Swisher’s characters’ creative and somewhat challenging dialogs propel the story/journey forward. The dark thought that was put into the prose will keep the reader thinking. And the ending will surprise all.
I recommend this novel for those who have inquiring minds – seeds will be planted.
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