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The Last Orphans | N.W. Harris

  The Last Orphans (#1) | N.W. Harris Kindle Edition | YA | Dystopian 277 pages | Released 9 October 2014 One horrifying day will change the life of sixteen-year-old Shane Tucker and every other kid in...

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1984 | George Orwell

  1984 | George Orwell Kindle Edition | Dystopian 326 pages | First published 8 June 1949 'It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.' Winston Smith works for the...

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The Lies of Spies (Kyle Achilles 2) | Tim Tigner

This is another great book from an author who has quickly become a favorite, whose books I now buy based on his name alone. Recommended for fans of thrilling intrigue, plot twists, and fabulous settings.

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Falling Stars (Kyle Achilles 3) | Tim Tigner

Falling Stars (Kyle Achilles 3) | Tim Tigner Kindle Edition | 394 pages | Released 2 November 2017 TWO DISTRESSED HEROES. THREE DASTARDLY CRIMES. AND THE SLICKEST HEISTS OF ALL TIME. Imagine Bin Laden...

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Desecration (Book 1) | J.F. Penn

Desecration (London Psychic Book 1) | J.F. Penn Kindle Edition | Thriller | 266 pages | Released 18 December 2013 LONDON. When the body of a young heiress is found within the Royal College of Surgeons,...

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The Fever Code (Maze Runner Prequel) | James Dashner

  The Fever Code (Maze Runner Prequel) | James Dashner Kindle Edition | 329 pages | Released 27 September 2016 All will be revealed in the fifth book in James Dashner’s #1 New York Times bestselling...

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The Three Secret Cities (Jack West Jnr 5) | Matthew Reilly

The Three Secret Cities (Jack West Jnr 5) Matthew Reilly | Kindle Edition | 464 pagesReleased 30 October 2018 Welcome back Matthew Reilly! I’m a long time MR fan and love the energy and extreme reality...

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Twist and Turn (Kyle Achilles 4)

TWIST AND TURN (KYLE ACHILLES 4) TIM TIGNER | Kindle Edition | 394 pagesReleased 19 November 2018 THEIR PLAN WAS BRILLIANT, their tactics cunning, but then came a twist, they never saw coming.Imagine...

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Kindle Unlimited Trial + Mini Reviews

One of my goals as an author is to give back and encourage other indie authors to keep going. I know how hard it has become to get reviews for my books, but I refuse to take the path of paying anyone...

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Who Are ‘The Secret Runners of New York’ In Matthew Reilly’s Latest Book?

The Secret Runners of New York is a great new release from Matthew Reilly that’s different to anything he’s written before. Great plot. Great story-telling. Great read. This is New York city with a twist.

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Let’s Go Back To The Hunger Games

Katniss is an incredible protagonist. She’s humble, she’s sincere, she’s strong, she’s compassionate, she’s smart. She’s everything I’d like my daughter to look up to and learn from. I know Katniss is...

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Fantastic Beasts : The Crimes of Grindelwald | FB2 | J.K. Rowling

Fantastic BeastsThe Crimes of Grindelwald J.K. Rowling | Kindle Edition | 315 pagesReleased 16 November 2018 At the end of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the powerful Dark wizard Gellert...

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Lethal White (Cormoran Strike #4) | Robert Galbraith/J.K. Rowling

LETHAL WHITE is another worthy book in a great series. Robert Galbraith (JK Rowling) has created another enthralling crime novel full of twists, charm, and vibrant characters. Drop by to see my full...

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Gladius and the Bartlett Trial (Gladius #1) | J.A. Paul

GLADIUS AND THE BARTLETT TRIAL is a tale that I think the target audience of MG readers will enjoy. It’s an engaging opening to a series that is a satisfying read. Check my full review to see what I...

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Jim Morgan and the Pirates of the Black Skull (Jim Morgan #2)

A fun read if you’re after an escape into the land of pirates. This tale moves along at a good pace and kept me engaged. Recommended for MG fans of pirates and magical creatures.

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Tommy Black and the Coat of Invincibility (Tommy Black #2) – Jake Kerr

A nicely done story of a teenage boy learning to deal with a life that is full of surprises. Tommy Black is hero with heart and friends that are loyal and brave. Recommended for MG fans that like to be...

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The Price of Time by Tim Tigner

Another original thriller by one of my favorite authors. The Price of Time is sure to please TT fans, old and new. I recommend this one to those of you who like unexpected plot twists mixed with the...

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Artemis Fowl (Book 1) – Eoin Colfer

A good start to a series that I know is already a winner with a bazillion readers. Recommended for readers who are after a bit of magic and fantasy mixed into a teen-spy-criminal type character with...

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Jake Atlas and the Tomb of the Emerald Snake – Rob Lloyd Jones

This is a series that I'm determined to finish. I love the action, the adventure, the setting, the characters, and ... everything else. Awesome covers with maximum pop unfold to a reveal a great read...

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2020 Hindsight – Books, Writing, and that Other Thing

2020 has been the year that we all normally read about in books. I would have preferred it to stay in between the covers.

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