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Reviewed: “Stolen Things” by R.H. Herron
Sometimes a book can try just a little bit too hard to be current and relevant and politically correct. Sometimes a book tries so hard to be those things that the book itself suffers a bit. That happened, I think, with R.H. Herron’s STOLEN THINGS. (I’d like to state here that I just realized I… Continue reading
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Reviewed: “Reputation” by Sara Shepard
Sometimes, when life is crap for one reason or many reasons, I like to relax with books I’d filed under the sub-genre of Rich People Problems. Some people might find these sorts of books boring, and I sometimes do. But sometimes, when my mood is right – and by that I do mean grumpy and… Continue reading
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Reviewed: “Bone Deep” by Sandra Ireland
I have problems with this book. I am disturbed by this book… and not in the “this is a thrilling psychological mystery with lots of twists and turns!” sort of disturbing. It was just… not right. The premise was cheating, adultery, and coveting that which is not yours. Oh, and murder. Lots of murder. And… Continue reading
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“Girls’ Night Out” by Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke
I will say at the start of this review that I did not finish Girls’ Night Out and this review will include the reasons why I finally quit, at 69%, first and then my thoughts on the plot as a whole. If you don’t want to read possible spoilers or criticisms of the book, do stop reading… Continue reading
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Reviewed: “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” by David Shafer
There’s a lot to say about David Shafer’s WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT. First and most simple is that it is a novel that makes the reader think. It requires the reader to pay attention and to work at following the story. Any reader that does this will be rewarded, I promise. Second is that the story… Continue reading
About Me
An English diarist and naval administrator. I served as administrator of the Royal Navy and Member of Parliament. I had no maritime experience, but I rose to be the Chief Secretary to the Admiralty under both King Charles II and King James II through patronage, diligence, and my talent for administration.
Adventures With Words 