Reviews
Liberty-Loving Lafayette
Dorothea Jensen (Past Times Press Publication date : February 25, 2023)
Dorothea Jensen’s Liberty-Loving Lafayette is a delightful and accessible introduction to the Marquis de Lafayette, the young French nobleman whose courage and idealism played a crucial role in securing American independence. In rhyming verse, Jensen swiftly summarizes Lafayette’s journey: from his youthful enthusiasm for the American cause, to his pivotal friendship with George Washington, his bravery in battle, his role in securing French support, and his decisive contribution at Yorktown. With lively illustrations and supplemental resources,...
Consummate Confidences
Florence Lea Dombey (Independently Published via KDP)
Consummate Confidences by Florence Dombey is the sixth book in The Willow Chronicle and a sweeping saga that examines crime, deception, and secrets in a seemingly idyllic town in 1957. The story follows Brittany Alistair Macey, who returns to her small hometown of Port Townsend after a daring escape to French Polynesia with Willow Benton, Carl Meyers’ daughter. While Bambi tries to rebuild her life with her infant daughter in her father’s vacant house, the town is shaken by the long-overdue return of Willow, who vanished from Honolulu months ea...
The Poetry Coaster
Lucas Raney (Two Turkey Publishing, LLC)
I still can’t believe that The Poetry Coaster is written by a ten-year-old, a short yet spectacular lesson in poetry. In a tone that is jovial and light and that doesn’t miss in humor, this young author delivers a lyrical work that instructs and entertains. I have written for many years, and there are poetic forms I never knew existed. Lucas Raney breaks them down with concise definitions and takes readers on a lyrical ride that describes the rollercoaster experience. From loop-de-loops to snack disasters, from the nervousness of standing in li...
Kyra: Through the Veil
Nicklous Adams II (Nicklous Adams II)
Nicklous Adams II’s Kyra: Through the Veil is an epic fantasy that delivers a tale of redemption, ancient conflicts, and the struggle between good and evil. The story follows Kyra, a young Aviyan princess burdened by her unique lineage and haunted by her past. She lost everything when she was just six years old, and living without her father, who disappeared in a war to save their world, has been her greatest challenge. He has been gone for five hundred years, and now, as they prepare for the fifth celebration to honor the brave and falle...
Sentience Hazard
Alexandru Czimbor ()
Sentience Hazard by Alexandru Czimbor is an intriguing science fiction set in 2053, a time of explosive technological advancement, and the world is on the brink of catastrophe as China’s advanced AI threatens global dominance. When a renegade Chinese scientist uncovers critical intel, the race to prevent disaster intensifies. The US mobilizes, enlisting the expertise of a maverick French genius and a visionary Scottish-African professor, whose controversial ideas challenge the status quo. As the chaos ensues, humanity faces profound ethica...
The Legacy of Doctor Moreau: The Gamble for Our Humanity
Michel Godet (selfpublishing.com)
The Legacy of Moreau: The Gamble for Our Humanity by Michel Godet is a captivating thriller that examines the intersection between scientific innovation and ethical responsibility in the area of human enhancement. In a richly described world where bioengineering and neural technologies could change what it means to be human, the novel includes characters motivated by ambition, their family history, and tough moral choices. Dr. Elise Moreau’s groundbreaking creation—Project Nexus—promised to unlock the full potential of the human mind. Designed...
A Song for Vivolet
Hong Z. McCormick ()
A Song for Vivolet by Hong Z. McCormick is an inspiring tale about Vivolet, a mute vole who discovers her unique voice through music and courage. The story follows her journey from silent invisibility to becoming a courageous, expressive presence in her forest community. Despite her inability to speak, Vivolet creates beautiful melodies made from whistled breaths and sounds of the wind and gradually gains recognition, teaching readers that authentic voice and strength come from within, not from rules or what others expect of us. Her expression...
The Date of Christ's Return: Biblical prophecy for the Final Generation
Arnold V Page (Books for Life Today)
Arnold V. Page’s The Date of Christ’s Return is a bold and meticulously researched exploration of biblical prophecy, well-written for the contemporary audience in an age of uncertainty. Page is a seasoned minister with backgrounds in engineering and theology, and he brings an analytical mind to questions that have stirred the hearts and minds of believers and skeptics alike: Can we know when Christ will return? And if so, what does that mean for our lives today? The book is panoramic in its scope, tracing the world’s timeline from creation to w...
I, Robot Alien
Joel R. Dennstedt (Joel R. Dennstedt)
In I, Robot Alien, Joel R. Dennstedt tells the story of an alien-built robot sent to Earth with three paradoxical directives: to halt humanity’s devolution, to reverse it, and never to interfere in significant events. Scoots, as the robot protagonist comes to be known, is accompanied by Billy, a hummingbird-like drone and sly observer. Dropped onto a post-apocalyptic Earth where human civilization has regressed to primitive enclaves, Scoots, or The Prophet, as he is also known, is programmed to appear human, integrating into tribe after tribe o...
Crossing the Cactus: A Blueprint for Tech Commercialization Success Outside Silicon Valley
David C. Blivin (Entrepreneur Books)
David C. Blivin’s Crossing the Cactus: A Blueprint for Tech Commercialization Success Outside Silicon Valley provides a comprehensive guide to fostering technology commercialization and start-up success in regions outside established tech hubs like Silicon Valley. The book is structured in three sections: first, it introduces the “three key ingredients” necessary for tech start-up success—great ideas, great people (management), and capital—arguing that most regions have at least two of these and can leverage them to attract the third. The secon...