The Last Praetorian by Mike Smith

The Last Praetorian

By Mike Smith

My Rating

status	Read March 27, 2013
format	Smashwords Version
review	One of my favorite genres is science fiction/space opera and The Last Praetorian by Mike Smith is the epitome of this genre.  I really liked this book. The storyline was full of non-stop action and adventure. It was hard to catch my breath between the twist and turns. Mike Smith did a great job developing the story making it easy to follow and get into. This was one of those stories that I did just that and got absorbed by it. The action and space battles were written in such a way as to be very real and believable. I also liked the way the author developed each of the main characters. The background into their lives and history made it easy to identify with each of them. I found myself cheering them on. It was hard not to get emotionally involved with each character. I really enjoyed The Last Praetorian by Mike Smith and highly recommend this book to all readers.   [Please note: I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.]   Click here to order your copy of The Last Praetorian from Amazon.com   No Kindle - No Problem. Click here to order your copy from Smashwords.com

Harrison Goes Camping by Becky L. Howard

Harrison Goes Camping

By Becky L. Howard

My Rating

status	Read March 26, 2013
format	Paperback Version
review	It seems I am reading and reviewing more and more children’s books and this was an exceptionally good book. Harrison Goes Camping by Becky L. Howard is a great book which will keep children and one old grandpa glued to the pages. The author did an excellent job telling an exciting story about a family camping trip. From the first page you can feel the excitement building.  The illustrations, done by the author, were great and added to the fun of the story. I also like the little snippets of scripture found at the bottom of each page. I totally enjoyed Harrison Goes Camping by Becky L. Howard and highly recommend it for your children’s, and grandparents, library. [Please note: I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.]       Click here to order your copy of Harrison Goes Camping from Amazon.com

Slaves of Valhalla by Luke Romyn

Slaves of Valhalla

By Luke Romyn

My Rating

status	Read March 22, 2013
format	Kindle Version
review	This is one of those “WOW” books which will totally captivate you. Slaves of Valhalla by Luke Romyn is the second book of The Prometheus Wars series and it will keep you breathless just like the first book. The non-stop action and adventure is great. Luke Romyn did an excellent job of storytelling in this book, making it exciting and easy to follow at the same time. The continual twist and turns of the book made it a hard book to put down once I started reading. I really got into the story and adventure. The author took the main characters of the first book and continued to develop and strengthen them. At the same time he added new caste members which just made the story more exciting. The characters were well developed and very believable. I found it easy to follow along as an unseen caste extra and really get into the story. I really enjoyed Slaves of Valhalla by Luke Romym and highly recommend it to all readers.   [Please note: I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.] Click here to order your copy from Amazon.com

The First Pillar (Everville, #1) by Roy Huff

The First Pillar (Everville, #1)

By Roy Huff

My Rating

status	Read March 16, 2013
format	Kindle Version
review	The First Pillar (Everville, #1) by Roy Huff is a great blend of fantasy and teenage adventure with non-stop action. It will keep your nose in the book from the beginning until the last period. The storyline is well developed and easy to follow. The author did a great job of developing each new twist and building the excitement as you move through the story. The action was realistic and believable. I really like the character development. Roy Huff did an excellent job in developing the background of each of the characters which made them easy to relate to and follow. This was an easy story to put yourself into as an unseen supporting character. I really enjoyed reading The First Pillar (Everville, #1) by Roy Huff and I highly recommend this book to all readers.     [Please note: I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.] Click here to order your copy today from Amazon.com

Short Stories to Tickle Your Funnybone by Robert Thornhill

Short Stories to Tickle Your Funnybone
 

By Robert Thornhill

My Rating

status	Read March 12, 2013
format	Kindle Version
review	Short Stories to Tickle Your Funnybone by Robert Thornhill will keep you laughing even after you have finished reading. This collection of short story excerpts from Robert Thornhill’s Lady Justice mystery/comedy series. Each story is able to stand on its’ own and is hilarious in content. The stories are so realistic and believable you will be able to put yourself into the situation. The author has succeeded in two of his primary goals. First, he has made me laugh throughout the book. Second, he has made me want to read more books in the Lady Justice series. Robert Thornhill’s writing style will keep you glued to the book from start to finish. Here are two warnings from the book about the Lady Justice series. “Lady Justice novels my cause insomnia. Never start a Lady Justice novel just before going to bed. You won’t be able to put it down.” “Extreme caution should be used when drinking beverages or if your bladder is full, since reading a Lady Justice novel may cause spontaneous outbreaks of uncontrollable laughter that may cause liquids to squirt from bodily orifices.” I really enjoyed Short Stories to Tickle Your Funnybone by Robert Thornhill and look forward to reading other books in his series. I highly recommend this book.     Click here to order your copy from Amazon.com

Um... Mommy, I Think I Flushed My Brother Down the Toilet, again (The Return to Yuck Kingdom) by Jeff Rivera

Um... Mommy, I Think I Flushed My Brother Down the Toilet, again (The Return to Yuck Kingdom)
 

By Jeff Rivera
 

My Rating

status	Read March 9, 2013
format	Mobi Version
review	If you like yuck and yucky stuff you will love Um… Mommy, I Think I Flushed My Brother Down the Toilet, again (Return to Yuck Kingdom #2) by Jeff Rivera. After reading the first book of the series I just had to read the next and I was not disappointed. Return to Yuck Kingdom #2 is the continuing adventures in the the Land of Yuck by Falisha Whiskers and her brother Jesse. It has all the yuck and yucky creatures for you to enjoy. Just like the first book I think this one is well written and funny to ready. If your children loves yucky adventure they will really enjoy this short book. I enjoyed this book and recommend it. [Please note: I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.] Click here to order your copy today from Amazon.com No Kindle - No Problem. Click here to order your version for Smashwords.

 

Turns by Eric Dontigney

Turns

By Eric Dontigney

My Rating

status	Read March 6, 2013
format	epub Version
review	If you like the epic struggle between good and evil you will love Turns by Eric Dontigney. This is a fast paced, high action adventure that does not slow down from page one to the end of the book. In today’s world where magic and the forces of power are everywhere there a few heroes that stand out and Eric Dontigney’s lead character is just such a man. Even though the distinction between good evil often blurs and monsters abound Eric’s writing style makes it easy to follow along. The story is well developed and very believable. The characters are also well develop and could be your average next door neighbor. The bad guys and magical creatures even take on a degree of reality which leaves you thinking, “What if?” I really enjoyed the way Eric Dontigney delved into the lead character’s mental state. This made him more believable and real. It made it easier to identify with him. I really enjoyed reading Turns by Eric Dontigney and I highly recommend this book if you like this genre. One caveat. I do recommend you read the first book of the series, Fails (see my review dated Dec. 2012), before this book. It will help the story flow smoother.   [Please note: I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.]     Click here to order your copy from Amazon.com

Boomerang: The Return of the Prodigal Son by Brett Rickey

Boomerang: The Return of the Prodigal Son

By Brett Rickey

My Rating

status	Read March 4, 2013
format	Paperbook Version
review	Boomerang: The Return of the Prodigal Son by Britt Rickey is the story of, in the author’s words: “A wayward son. A broken father. An angry brother. A story for today.” It is a great study of God’s unending love taken from the story of the prodigal son out of the Bible. The author did an excellent job of breaking the story down into its individual segments and analyzing each. He was able to relate each to everyday situations and the personal needs of modern day life. I especially like how the author related his own personal life events with the story. This added another level of realism to the life application. Britt Rickey’s style of writing made it easy to follow the story and various sub-themes in the text. He brought the story down to my level and comfort zone. This helped me personalize the story and apply it to my life. I really enjoyed reading Boomerang: The Return of the Prodigal Son and highly recommend it to all readers. Everyone will find some life application in this book.     Click here to buy your copy today from Amazon.com

Season of the Harvest by Michael R. Hicks

Season of the Harvest

By Michael R. Hicks

My Rating

status	Read March 3, 2013
format	Kindle Version
review	Do you like a book which grabs you by the seat of your pants and refuses to let you go? Season of the Harvest by Michael R. Hicks is just such a book. I hated putting this book down once I started reading. In fact I got completely caught up into the story and adventure. The author did an excellent job of developing the storyline of this action packed adventure. Even with all the great twist and turns it was easy to keep up with the action. At times you will be holding your breath waiting for the next unexpected twist to occur. I really like the way Michael R. Hicks develop each of the main characters in the story. They were both real and easy to identify with. Being able to identify with the characters made the story all the more believable. If the next two books of the trilogy are as exciting as the first, look out. I really enjoyed reading Season of the Harvest by Michael R. Hicks and I highly recommend this book to all readers.   [Please note: I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.]     Click here to order your copy today from Amazon.com       No Kindle - No Problem. Click here to order your version from Smashwords.com