5 Star Award For ‘The Secrets Of Riverbottom Road’ By C. G. Haberman
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Author C. G. Haberman!
5-Stars For CJ Hand Fiction Crime Mystery Novels.
…Five Books In The CJ Hand Fiction Crime Mystery Novels.
…Three Books In The The Hayman Family Saga (Historic Novels).
…The Secrets of Riverbottom Road (Stand-Alone) Mystery Novel.
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5-Star Award For ‘The Box M Gang’ by Mark L. Redmond!
Headline: 5-Stars: Siblings Forced To Keep A Secret And Band Together To Save Their Ranch!
Book One In Series. Children's 1800s US Historical Fiction.
Intended For Middle Grade+ Readers.
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5-Star Award For ‘Our Justice’ by John W. Howell
John Cannon Trilogy Book Three.
5-Stars: Dangerous World!
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5 Stars: Windemere Is Back!
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5-Stars: Epic Fantasy (Magic, Sword & Sorcery).
For Teens, College Age & Adults.
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5 Stars: Angry Hornets or Five Womacks?
Bounty Hunter Nate Landry: Family Fury
Western Author Mark L. Redmond
…Book 2: Bounty Hunter Nate Landry
Travel Back To The Old West In 1877.
This Is Wild West Storytelling At Its Best!
…Geared For YA and Adults
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5 Stars: The Language Of A Six-Shooter!
Bounty Hunter Nate Landry: Major Issues
Western Author Mark L. Redmond
…Book 1: Bounty Hunter Nate Landry
Travel Back To The Old West In 1877.
Where Campfire Coffee Is Strong &
Everyone Knows The Language Of A Six-Shooter!
…Geared For YA and Adults
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5-Stars Award For The Lady and The Pirate by Bernadette Rowley
…Epic Fantasy Romance Novel
…Queenmakers Saga Series Book
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…Unlikely Lovers, Saved by Desire!
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5-Star Award For Steel, Blood & Fire by Allan Batchelder
…Immortal Treachery Book 1
…Unexpected Twists & Turns
…Love Stories
…Epic Battle Scenes
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Magic Islands
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Genre: Biography
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5-Star Award For The Arcane Arcade by Leonard Streitfeld & Jay Dubya
Collection Of 16 Fiction Stories: Paranormal Experience
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5-Star Award For Elisabet’s Will by Award-Winning Novelist Sandra Sperling
Family Drama Entwined With Mystery & Suspense
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5-Star Award For THE STASH
by Award-Winning Novelist Sandra Sperling
Question: Would You Do It Differently, Under The Same Circumstances?
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5-Stars For ‘Evolution's Angels’ by Nick Iuppa
Science Fiction: “A New Epoch Has Begun”
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5 Star Book Reviews For ‘Make Believe Bedtime Stories’
Series by Janice Spina
Bedtime Stories for Children (Book 1).
5 Stars: Unique Bedtime Fantasy Stories For Age 5-8!
This unique, educational short story collection brings
wonderful fantasy to children ages 5-8. Each story has a colorful character,
brightly illustrated on the stories title page. Children will learn a valuable
life lesson with each story. As the child reads or hears the stories, their
imagination will come to life; with a blue alien named: Bluripizig, a green
dragon named; Russell, a little fairy in a pink dress, a brown bear named;
Shular, Marco; the boy who couldn’t swim, and of course, an adorable white
skunk with a story you will not want to miss.
Award winning author, Janice Spina, writes make-believe
stories that children can relate to about animals and other creatures. She
hopes adults will enjoy reading these bedtime stories to the children in their
lives. Janice has written 19 children’s books. She has multiple series, for
ages 10+. Her Mariah series along with a couple stand-alone books, are for ages
18+. Her ‘Gateskin Chronicles’ series for age 15+ has just arrived.
Janice Spina is a retired administrative secretary from a
public school system in Massachusetts. I highly recommend her books. Her books
should be placed in school and community libraries. As adults it is our job to
make it possible for all children to read books and encourage reading time.
Janice Spina’s books make great year-round gifts for children of all ages.
Editorial Review (Book Marketing Global Network).
*****
Bedtime Stories for Children (Book 2).
5 Stars: Dedicated To All Children Who Love To Make Believe.
Make Believe Is Fun (Book 2), continues from Make Believe:
Bedtime Stories (Book 1); with beautiful cover art, and adorable story
illustrations, produced by Janice Spina’s husband John.
…Ollie and Nolan: One day Ollie and Nolan, two little
squirrels who are brothers, went out into the forest to forage for something
tasty to eat. Ollie was the older brother. He liked to tease his younger
brother about everything they did together. Ollie loved finding acorns and
always wanted to find more than Nolan. Find out more about these brothers.
…The Turkey Who Could Growl: Terrence is a turkey who is
different than other turkeys. His plumes are in shades of blue instead of all
brown and black. He has dark gray eyes and a long tail that skims the ground as
he walks that he can fan out in a wide half circle around his body. Find out
how Terrence relates to a bear.
…Freddie the Frog: Freddie the frog lived in a ten-gallon
fish tank. The only other occupants were four striped tetras. They got along
just fine until one day…. This true story is based on real frog living with
Janice and John.
…The Little Tree: There once was a little tree in the forest
of many trees. This little tree was tired of trying to stretch itself up to
reach the warmth of the sun. There were so many other trees that were taller,
bigger, and full of branches that snuffed out the sun as it shone down on the
forest. If the little tree didn’t get enough sun he could wither and die. Read
how Embry comes to the rescue.
…Leo the Leopard and the Mouse: Leo was a leopard cub. He
was only a couple of weeks old when his mother woke him up from his daily nap.
“It’s time for you to learn how to take care of yourself in the wild, Leo.
There is much you need to know about living in the jungle. This story is
dedicated to Janice and John’s great nephew, Leo, who loves leopards.
…Tyler the Cat and the Wind Chimes: Tyler the cat walked
along the wall at the back of his house one day. He always wanted to visit some
of the other houses along the beach road. He had heard some sounds that he did
not recognize and decided it was time to check them out. Find out what special
friendship was made, when Tyler went to check out the new sound.
Award winning author, Janice Spina, writes make-believe
stories that children can relate to about animals and other creatures. She
hopes adults will enjoy reading these bedtime stories to the children in their
lives. I highly recommend her books. Her books should be placed in school and
community libraries. As adults it is our job to make it possible for all
children to read books and encourage reading time. Janice Spina’s books make
great year-round gifts for children of all ages.
Editorial Review by Book Marketing Global Network.
*****
Bedtime Stories for Children (Book 3).
5-Stars: Animal characters come to life with six exciting stories to tell and
life lessons to learn, for children 5-8 years old.
Delight your children and grandchildren this summer (or
anytime) with the ‘Make Believe Bedtime Story’ series by Award-Winning
Children’s Author Janice Spina.
This is Book 3 in the series. The illustrations by Dr. John
Spina will capture your child’s imagination, as animal characters come to life
with six exciting stories to tell, for children 5-8 years old.
…Find out what happens when Paulie the porcupine meets Bud
the beaver. See how surprise and even fear of the unknown, quickly turns into a
friendship.
…Discover how a boy and a garden snake become friends, when
the boy helps free the snake from a hole in the fence, where the snake is
stuck.
…Learn how two deer help each other, when Davis the dizzy
deer needs help from his best friend, Dante.
…Read how a Finley, a friendly baby fox, and a determined
mother bluebird, work together to rescue her baby from the base of a tree.
…How does Cassie the cow, who has lost her moo, rescue the
herd from danger, and get her moo back?
…Finally, a little girl named Lorelei becomes friends with a
Clydesdale horse. She helps him overcome his worries and insecurity about being
hairier than the other horses.
Parents, grandparents, and educators hold the key to our
next generation of readers, thinkers, and leaders. I encourage you to purchase
all Jemsbooks by Janice Spina. Each book is age-appropriate, educational
reading, that will keep your children engaged, entertained, and build on their
reading and vocabulary skills. Give children the tools they need for success in
life.
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*****
Bedtime Stories for Children (Book 4).
5-Stars: Make Bedtime Enjoyable with Book 4 In This ‘Jemsbooks’ Bedtime Story
Series for Children 5-8 Years Old.
Your children and grandchildren will be excited to get into
bed when ‘Jembooks’ by Award-Winning Children’s Author Janice Spina, are on
their bedside table. This is book 4 in the Make Believe: Bedtime Stories for
Children 5-8 years old. Janice masterfully brings the animal characters to life
in six unique stories. The beautiful illustrations were designed by Dr. John
Spina.
…DEIDRA THE DARING DRAGONFLY: Bring imagination to life, as
your child reads about the little girl named Aloisa, who becomes friends with
Deidra, a daring, mystical dragonfly.
…GRIFFIN THE GOAT WHO SAVED THE TREES: Griffin the goat who
has no special talents at all, discovers delicious vines growing around the
bark on the maple trees. Griffin is startled when the maple tree starts telling
him about the dangerous plight of vines. Griffin tells the billies and nannies
how delicious the vines are, and impresses the farmer by saving the maple
trees. Janice puts an educational note for parents and guardians about the
Bittersweet vine or Oriental Bittersweet is an invasive plant. It is native to
China, Japan, and Korea. It was introduced to the United States around 1860 as
an ornamental plant. She shared photos of bittersweet in her backyard, on her
fence.
…THE MAGIC CANDLE: An old shop owner learns a valuable
lesson from a crooked candle that no one wants to buy.
…CLARA THE SINGING CHICKEN: Clara the chicken has a point to
make. She wants to prove she can sing. She does not want to be famous or leave
the farm. She wants Rodney the rooster and others to take her seriously.
…A BOY, A PELICAN, AND A FISH: Janice engages children and
parents with this story about a family’s vacation to Aruba. Neo is turning
seven soon, he makes friends with a Pelican named Pete, and a fish while
experiencing the ocean for the first time.
…CHIP THE LONELY STARFISH: Janice writes this story in
memory of the many starfish she had in her own saltwater tanks. She shares two
photos of the latest chocolate chip starfish she had, as the little girl named
Bria in this story, becomes friends with a starfish.
I love how Author Janice Spina engages both children and
adults alike in these amazing short stories. Janice has a gift for storytelling
intertwined with education. She hares tidbits that will bring parents/guardians
and children closer together, as they read and learn about the world around
them. Janice Spina’s Jemsbooks should be in every child’s library.
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Book Review For Death’s Pale Flag by Gary Simonds
5-Stars: Pulse racing paranormal medical thriller, that brings haunting to a
whole new level.
Author and neurosurgeon Gary Simonds, masterfully draws his
readers into both the professional and chaotic neurosurgery universe. I was
struck with the sheer humanity and even venerability of the neuro surgical
team. We tend to put our medical professionals on hero pedestals. This
intensifies the already perfectionistic, workaholic, overcommitted struggle for
achievement, among these medical personalities in danger of succumbing to human
fallacy.
Pregnant with their third, Environmental Lawyer Kelly Brenan
and her husband Ryan Brenan (Neurosurgeon) leaves the bustle of DC. They
settled their growing family into a rambling old farmhouse with lots of land
and new opportunities within the community of New Bethany, Pennsylvania.
You now have a front row seat in the neurosurgery ward, and
in the lives of the neurosurgery team, at the Carriere Clinic. The intense,
life and death drama, that unfolds professionally and personally will keep you
turning the pages. Follow Ryan’s personal journey, as paranormal entities start
to reveal themselves to him, causing him to fight for his sanity, and his
family. Witness the keystrokes and images as Ryan is forced into a macabre
treasure hunt. Ryan believes he has proof; the dark lady, and the other ghosts
are real. Does he find enough evidence to convince his wife Kelly and other
important people around him?
Let me bring you into the story here: “It was as if the
undead were determined to become regular fixtures in his life. Perhaps it was
New Bethany, though, and not him. Perhaps the place was overrepresented in the
metaphysical world. Or could it have something to do with the jeep? He seemed
to experience so many of his “interfaces” when in the jeep. It had been his
father’s. When his father died, his mother put it in storage until he could
drive. He loved the beat-up old thing, but could it be some sort of spook
receiver? Who knew? The only thing of which Ryan was certain was that he needed
a break, a reprieve, an armistice with the world of the dead. His wits were
fraying; his pistons, overheating. So, he clung to the promise of an upcoming
escape—only a couple of weeks away—a neurosurgical meeting in Miami. Seven
glorious days away from the apparently very haunted Susquehanna Valley. Surely
the spirit world couldn’t flourish in the bright sun and salty air of South
Beach. It wouldn’t be long and he would be in another world altogether— one
bursting with life and youth and play. And as icing on the cake, he’d be
accompanied by Kelly.”
Will this retreat bring Ryan the mental rest and family time
that he yearns for?
I highly recommend Death’s Pale Flag by Gary Simonds. Once I
started reading, I couldn’t put it down. I was surprised by the ending. The
story will challenge some of your preconceived ideas while entertaining you
with humor, family drama, and the thrill of paranormal activity.
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Book Review For Heroes Live Forever by Chris Karlsen
5 Stars: Romantic dilemma between a young woman and ghost from the 1300’s.
Author Chris Karlsen is one of my favorite story tellers.
Her creative mind takes history, time, characters and story line to a place few
have travelled. As a fan of the paranormal, Chris captures my imagine and
leaves me wanting more.
In Heroes Live Forever (Knights in Time series book 1), we
meet Elinor Hawthorne, a remarkable young schoolteacher. She has who has just
inherited Badger Hollow Manor in Norfolk, England (1980), from her grandmother.
Elinor has a no-nonsense attitude about ghosts; when she meets and has to share
living space with two medieval knights killed in the 1300’s.
Ladies: If you were to fall in your home, would you prefer
to fall into the strong arms of a strong, handsome, ghost knight, or just hit
the floor? Elinor’s experience begins an amazing friendship, love story,
fantasy, and time travel adventure, you will not want to miss.
The first part of this story will touch your heart and even
bring you sadness. The second part of this book will give you a renewed sense
the of destiny and timeless love.
The dilemma is between flesh and spirt. Let me bring you
into a conversation these two medieval ghost knights, Basil Mandeville and Guy
Guiscard are having in Chapter 15.
…After Elinor left that evening, the knights rode to the
castle ruins. Neither spoke until they reached the parapet.
…Guy propped himself against the wall and stretched his long
legs out in front of him. The night breeze blew leaves over the stones and
across where he lay.
…Basil stood, elbows on a crenel and where he had a view of
Elinor’s house bathed in the moonlight.
…Guy tilted his head back and closed his eyes. “Do you want
to talk about that scene you made over the butcher’s flowers?”
… “I have no idea what you’re talking about.”
… “Don’t be evasive. It ill suits you. You’re jealous,
although, I cannot fathom why you’d be so upset over a silly gift from some
tradesman.”
… “That is ridiculous. I have never been jealous in my
life.”
… “If you were cut right now, you’d bleed green. It
certainly wasn’t your aesthetic sense that was offended by her display of
roses. Admit it, you’re smitten with her.” Guy cracked one eye open and peered
at Basil.
… “You’re trying to irritate me.”
…True, he was fond of Elinor, too fond. He enjoyed being
with her more than he cared to say, even to Guy.
…However, jealousy was too preposterous to entertain
seriously.
… “I will grant I like her very much, but so do you, do you
not?” Basil said.
…Guy shifted so they faced each other. “Yes, I like her,
enough to wish I’d met her a long, long time ago.” The unexpected confession
got Basil’s attention. “Elinor has none of the brittleness I’ve known in many
women. She’s a warm, witty, comely lady. She’s also flesh and blood.”
…Uncomfortable under his friend’s scrutiny, Basil turned
away and focused on the house again. “Is there a point to this discussion?”
… “She’s a flesh and blood woman with visions for her
future.” Guy rose and joined Basil. “You are but a vision of a past flesh and
blood man.” He laid his hand on Basil’s shoulder, “Make sure it’s enough for
her my friend.” Guy walked away, leaving Basil alone with his thoughts.
Can Basil Manneville compete with Elinor’s human admirer?
I invite you to read Heroes Live Forever (Knights in Time
series book 1), then turn you attention as I will, to Journey in Time (Knights
in Time series book 2) by Chris Karlsen. An internationally published author,
Chris has traveled extensively throughout Europe, the Near East, and North
Africa, satisfying her need to visit places she read about. Having spent a
great deal of time in England and France, she used her love of both places as
settings for her Knights in Time (5 book) series.
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Book Review For The First Unibear by Kathleen J. Shields
5 Stars: Acts Of Kindness and Lessons Learned!
This bear Adventure is “Enchanting”. Beautiful bright,
colorful illustrations by Aashay Utkarsh will delight children. This enchanting
story told by Award Winning Author Kathleen J. Shields inspires children as
they join Bear on his adventurous day outside. Bear’s act of kindness and pure
heart brings him face-to-face with a magical unicorn. Bear’s woodland friends
do not believe his unicorn story at first. Many lessons will be learned,
including acts of kindness naturally spread to others, even if it starts with
‘The First Unibear’.
I recommend this teaching kindness picture book for all
young readers 4-10 years old. ‘The First Unibear’ should be placed in
community, church, and school libraries. I hope this book finds its ways to
those children confined to hospitals and homeless shelters. There is even a
black and white coloring book to purchase so the magic can continue.
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Book Review For Here Today, Zombie Tomorrow by Connie
Vines
5 Stars: Zombie Walk Festival!
Meredith Misso, best-selling author of Steampunk romance
novels and an unwilling sponsor of the annual Zombie Walk Festival in Long
Beach realizes the event has gone terribly wrong when she wakes up in a body
bag.
Meredith withdraws to a cabin in the small mountain town of
Forest Falls to complete her novel before Valentine’s Day. Becoming a zombie
and dealing with the entire raised from the dead issues isn’t easy for her.
Pippa, her sister, soon-to-be-ex-husband Viktor, cute teddy bear hamster along
with a small circle of friends consume her days.
Victor, who is intense and undeniably sexy knocks on her
door and infuses himself right back into her life. Meredith senses that while
still driven by his work, he seems more intense than he had been in the past.
Puzzled by his behavior, she searches for a way to tell him her secret.
I invite you to come follow Connie Vines’ sassy, fun fantasy
series which is packed with adventure and romance in another realm. Whether you
are a zombie groupie, or this is your first introduction to the zombie world
like it was for me, you will get caught up in the fun characters and
interesting story of the undead.
“Here Today, Zombie Tomorrow” by Connie Vines is a fun new
series, novella in length, easy to read and entertaining.
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5 Star Book Reviews For An Axe Of Iron Series by J. A.
Hunsinger
The Settlers: Book One In An Axe of Iron Series:
5 Stars: The Viking ship called ‘Steed of the Sea’ sailing in the cold dark
waters in the foreground of tall glaciers under a foreboding sky on the cover
is just the beginning.
Whether you sat under the history lessons of Columbus
discovering America or are more adventurous in your approach to history and
have a yearning to know who was here when Columbus arrived and where did they
come from, ‘The Settlers’ is a tale that should be on a mandatory reading list
in all schools in order to provoke thought and discussion on native North
America in the latter half of the tenth century. Scholars can’t agree but this
tale offers a new perspective about America’s indigenous people, how they
viewed explorers, handled settlers and coexisted on a bountiful body of land
with all its beauty and treacherous environment.
It is important to read the ‘Author’s Note’, ‘Historical
Perspective’ and the ‘Glossary Of Norse Terms’ provided by the author to
educate the reader. In the Author’s Note you will meet Gudbjartur Einarsson who
is an Icelander, a Northman or Norseman who is second in command under Halfdan
Ingolfsson. Chapter one unfolds six wooden ships carrying 163 Greenlanders and
152 Icelanders (including men, women and children) set sail with horses, cows,
pigs, chickens, dogs, cats, equipment (tents and parts to horse drawn carts)
and supplies to explore areas of what they call Vinland (North America).
Exhaustive research, realistic characters garbed in
functional layers residing in a true to life story line that allows the reader
to experience the sea voyage and land exploration with exquisite writing that
creates a sense of being present in the story even when this first book in ‘An
Axe Of Iron Novel’ series has been closed on a night stand.
Here’s a few of my favorite quotes from the book:
“He whistled tunelessly to himself, the notes blown away on
the wind. His eyes darted over the sea ahead and aloft at the trim of the sail
and rigging. The heart of the ship pulsed through the soles of his feet,
vibrated up through the steering oar and the palms of his hands, an inaudible
hum that told him all was well in his world.”
“Wind driven rain stung exposed skin like bees protecting
their hive.”
“Several kettles of whale blubber boiled over individual
fires on the beach to render the valuable oil. The thick, rich oil skimmed of
the connective tissue – the crunchy fried meat and curled pieces of skin were a
delicacy-had many uses. It was a valuable food source, preservative, and lamp
fuel.”
…After the journey across treacherous seas land was a
welcome sight with all of its wild game like “Grunting herds of Reindeer” not
to mention the predators like wolves and bears. Women and children scour rocky
cliffs for seabird eggs to add to their food supply giving the kids some stress
relieving egg throwing activity.
…Unforeseen and inevitable injuries, herbal treatments,
Viking burial ceremony amidst deep held Christian beliefs.
…Attraction and a “bed of soft, furry skins nestled in the
scrub brush, well protected from the north wind’. Passion, “eyes smoldered with
lust” hands explore, tongues probe, “locked bodies swayed in the throes of
passion”.
…Hunting and cooking for survival, sewing for protective
covering, animal pelts and jewelry making for trade commodity. The best and the
worst of human nature revealed in a hostile new world.
…Now heading into the reading of ‘Confrontation: An Axe Of
Iron Novel’ book two of the series gives clarity as to the sequence of history,
characters and events that readers should follow in order to understand and
digest the fiction history which is laid out in great detail, humanity and
historical correlation regarding much debated events.
…The Settlers – An Axe of Iron Novel book one is the
fictional historical accounting of exploration and settlement of Vinland (North
America).
Editorial Review (Book Marketing Global Network).
*****
Confrontation: Book Two In An Axe of Iron Series:
5 Stars: This character driven, action packed historical fiction saga
continues from ‘The Settlers: An Axe Of Iron Novel’ where 163 Greenlanders
and 152 Icelanders (including men, women and children) set sail with horses,
cows, pigs, chickens, dogs, cats, equipment ( tents and parts to horse drawn
carts) and supplies to explore areas of what they call Vinland (North America).
Confrontation – An Axe Of Iron Novel cover with the Viking
battle axe reflecting warriors gives us the first clue regarding the brutal
facts of survival and desperate measures taken by men to protect their women,
children and settlement with blood sweat and tears. Author J. A. Hunsinger has
provided an in-depth ‘Glossary of Norse Terms’ and ‘Native Terms’ to help
readers understand the people and culture.
…Settling into a new land will prove challenging when the
indigenous tribes who have a distaste for any fair skinned men due to those who
cheated them in trade, abused them and killed their tribesmen in the past.
Apart from expected interaction with the variety of native cultures, life in
the new settlement is forced into daily and seasonal routines out of necessity.
…Halfdan Ingolfsson and Gudbjartur Einarsson (his second in
command) walk the settlement commons overseeing the duties pertaining to
survival like the grueling process of filling the Kiln (furnace) with dry birch
wood, burning the wood until only charcoal is left and then storing this
precious commodity under the shed roof to be used for heat and cooking during
the harsh winter months.
…Children in the settlement (especially the boys) had to
earn their place in their family and settlement by moving from boyhood into
manhood by demonstrating skills taught and mirrored to them by their fathers,
brothers, cousins and other men around them. Skills like hunting which was the
core of survival. Unfortunately, dangers exist when dealing with wild animals
like a Bull Moose protecting his territory, cow and calf. Death can be
mercifully quick and brutal. The burial ceremony, reverence for even the youngest
hunter/warrior, tradition and spirituality (Gods Will) play a role for the dead
and those who remain.
…Seasons marked by the moon predict work, trade, play,
marriage and birth. I quote Bjorn “as a pleasant smile curved his lips”. “Yes,
it is time I thought of a mate. Another long winter comes and company in my bed
would be welcome. Perhaps this is the one (as he recalls the tall blonde
woman)”.
…Confrontation is inevitable, warriors’ attack, prisoners
taken, injuries sustained, spoils of battles and questions about their ability
to live in peace brings us to the anticipation of the third book in An Axe Of
Iron Series titled “Assimilation”.
J. A. Hunsinger’s series ‘An Axe Of Iron’ has been
exhaustively researched and parallel the actually events as close as a
historical fiction can. I recommend this series to both men and women and
suggest that the series be placed on a high school/college reading list.
This reviewer is looking forward to ‘Assimilation – An Axe
Of Iron Novel’ which is the third book in the series.
Confrontation: An Axe of Iron Novel by J. A. Hunsinger’s
book two is the fictional historical accounting of exploration and settlement
of Vinland (North America).
Editorial Review (Book Marketing Global Network).
*****
Assimilation: Book Three In An Axe of Iron Series:
5 Stars: Assimilation is the final novel in the Axe of Iron series by J. A.
Hunsinger. The author asks that you read or reread the ‘Historical Perspective’
that is located in ‘The Settlers’ which is the first volume in this series. The
author’s research into the historical time frame and authentic pre-historical
Indian names is irrefutable. The ‘Historical Perspective’ goes into the whole
concept of the Norse sagas. Even though each book stands alone, as a reader who
has enjoyed the entire series, I encourage you to purchase all three books.
As the author states in his book’s description, the first
two books in this series (The Settlers and Confrontation) “dealt with the
plight of the Greenland Viking settlers”.
Assimilation begins with a map showing where the settlements
are and opens with two Naskapi warriors hidden from view, surveying the river
valley below. The saga continues with descriptive writing that puts you the
reader on the ground experiencing the mysteries of the Viking period. Smell the
earth and lush dense forests, travel the routes carved out of the land by
natives and take up residence in the villages and experience the hardships of
this pre-historical land that we now call the Hudson Bay and the Great Lakes of
Canada and the US.
…Eavesdrop on Nipishish and Ingerd as they lay in each
other’s arms, engaged in whispered conversation like couples do.
…Join warriors in their canoes as they glide in the chill of
pre-dawn morning heading toward the Haudenosaunee Village.
…Stand at the rail of a Viking ship called Steed of the Sea
and feel the motion of the sea as the ship heads towards a distant beach.
…After the storm, the Norse society dries out and attends to
the damage that Njord and Thor (the gods of weather) have forced upon them.
Catch a glimpse of the smoke that curls into the calm skies over the cook fires
where fish, meat and stew aroma awaits the barley bread and other leftovers
that will nourish the community and reward the daily chores.
…Reconnect with the characters that you have come to know
like Halfdan, his dog Fang, Tostig, and experience the council meetings where
men discuss their destiny, when in reality it is the gods like the “mighty
Thor” who have the final say.
…Strong women who cook and weave on looms by the light of
seal oil lamps, teach their girls to spin fibers of wool into skeins of thread,
care for the children and their men with tenderness in a world where both
beauty and harshness intertwine. Communities where communication and yes even
gossip are the norm, and where the outsider might find rest if assimilation is
acquired.
…Drumbeats of war are as common as the moon rising over the
snow, so too are the tracks of snowshoes where the trappers are as important as
the warriors for a civilization that exists within a fine balance between
preservation and extinction. Here is a quote: “Nipishish, Kejo, and Lothar
returned to their village as quickly as possible after the parley with Nesatin.
Word spread faster than normal through the Nitassinan that the Anishinabeg had
rejected Sachem’s peace offering regarding the people of Haldansfjord.”
I invite you to read Assimilation and discover for yourself
where the legend of the Death Wind came from and what it meant for the earliest
American colonies. Enjoy the detailed glossary at the end of this book which
will help you understand the authentic names and terms used in this book
series.
Let me take this moment to thank Author J. A. Hunsinger for
his time, research and engaging storytelling that has made An Axe of Iron
series possible. I sincerely hope that he will continue to write as some
storytellers have one story to tell, others have infinite stories that need to
be told and preserved for generations to come. The Axe of Iron novels are one
of those series that time will not forget.
Assimilation: An Axe of Iron Novel by J. A. Hunsinger is
book three in the fictional historical accounting of exploration and settlement
of Vinland (North America).
Editorial Review (Book Marketing Global Network).
*****
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Book Review For Steel, Blood & Fire by Allan
Batchelder
Immortal Treachery Book 1.
Are you a fan of: Grimdark, Joe Abercrombie’s First Law
series, Steven Erikson’s The Malazan Book of the Fallen, Glen Cook’s Chronicles
of the Black Company, or Patrick Rothfuss’ Kingkiller Chronicle? If so, grab
your copy of Steel, Blood & Fire now!
5 Stars: This book has a very well thought out plot
engaging the reader in unexpected twists and turns including love stories and
epic battle scenes involving twenty-four well developed characters.
Steel, Blood & Fires opens with unspeakable violence as
Tarmun Vykers, A.K.A, “the Reaper” a legendary warrior is in the stocks (in
bonds, under guard). One must be warned that this is a work of dark fantasy,
horror and mythology with adult language and graphic violence.
Author Allan Batchelder has done very well laying out this
book with easy-to-follow headings (much like the way a play production might be
laid out). The story pivots back and forth from what is happening with his main
characters: the legendary warrior named Tarmun Vykers, Aoife Cestroenyn (An
A’Shea or “Mender,” sister of Anders), D’Kem (a washed up Burner), Janks &
Company, Long, A.K.A, Long Pete, Spirk Nessno (An idiot and friend to Long),
Anders Cestroenyn (the self-proclaimed “End-of-All-Things) and Arune (A
spectral Burner who shares Vykers’ body).
I would like to share a quote from this book that will help
draw you in without spoiling the story. This quote come from one of the chapter
four headings titled ‘The End, On the March’.
…“After seeing his general off, Anders climbed a small
hillock and surveyed his host. What they lacked in training and skill, they
more than made up for in numbers and ferocity. Either his magic had worked
especially well upon his unwilling draftees, or humans were all more savage
than they cared to admit. Looking out upon them, he saw them huddled in large,
teeming masses around myriad bonfires. They were always ravenous for food, of
course, but also for sex and violence. The End-of-All-Things would be happy to
destroy them all, once they had served their purpose.
…Pivoting to his left, he held out his arms and a slave laid
the infant into them. It was a funny looking thing, this child. And would get
funnier still, by the time Anders was through with it. He had decided, after
some thought, that it was time he created something for a change. He would be
the end of all things presently in existence, but this child would be the first
of his new race, beings made specially to serve and obey him. Worship would not
be required, as he felt he would probably kill large numbers of them whenever
he got bored. Perhaps he should also create a competing race and pit them
against one another!”
A must read for those who want to remain on the edge of your
seat.
Editorial Review (Book Marketing Global Network):
https://bookmarketingglobalnetwork.com/book-marketing-global-network/allan-batchelder
Book Review For The Lady and The Pirate by Bernadette
Rowley
An Epic Fantasy Romance Novel.
Queenmakers Saga Series Book Six.
5 Stars: Unlikely Lovers, Saved by Desire!
Amazing story telling by Bernadette Rowley brings the reader
into Lady Esta Aranati’s double life.
I think you will benefit from the meaning of these two terms
upfront. Lenweri (the elven people, they have dark skin, pointed ears and are
tall and elegant) and Sis Lenweri (the faction of dark elves that wishes to
take over the kingdom of Thorius).
Chapter one opens with some suspense aboard the ‘Sea Sprite’
when captain, Lady Esta Aranti’s first mate wakes her up from deep sleep to
inform her they have a visitor on board. I quote: “Esta drew a deep and heavy
sigh, her heart kicking up a notch as she contemplated who the visitor might
be. On a ship mile out to sea at night, there were few possibilities and none
of them good.”
In chapter three the mood shifts and I quote:
…Esta moved to the bow and stood with the wind in her face,
the black strands of her wig streaming behind her. It was chill but not wet and
she reveled in the dance of her ship over the waves. Sea Sprite was one of the
joys of her life and sailing one of her great loves. When she was on the ocean,
she was free of earthly ties and a little of its wildness seeped into her,
giving her strength for the trials of estate life. Lately, she had found it
almost impossible to return to the estate without a nagging sense of dread.
…You seem almost happy tonight, sister,” Katrine said,
joining her in the bow. Katrine was wildness personified, with a lithe body and
long black hair that she rarely tied back. Not for her the wig as she had less
need for a full disguise, shunning public life as she did. She wore leather
breeches, flowing black shirts and a broad black satin mask decorated with
stars. Her piercing blue eyes were now fixed on Esta.
…I am happy, Katrine,” Esta said. “What makes you think I am
ever unhappy?
I invite you to join Katrine and Esta as they sail the sea
with visions of finding treasure on their minds.
I hope the quotes above whet your appetite for strong female
characters, rugged men, pirates, treasure maps, adventure, sword and sorcery
and of course romance. All eight books in the Queenmakers series stands-alone,
so jump right into the fantasy world of Author Bernadette Rowley.
Editorial Review (Book Marketing Global Network):
https://bookmarketingglobalnetwork.com/book-marketing-global-network/bernadette-rowley