Novelists always have an objective in mind: an idea to teach us, called their theme. But nobody listens to a philosophical rant, so writers attract our attention with a striking cover and entertain us with interesting characters, conflict and suspense, all the while demonstrating the theme they want us to learn. Sort of like watching…
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“The Saldaran Nebula” by Eddie Owens
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This is a book that wants to do too much and doesn’t quite pull it off. It can’t decide whether it’s serious Sci-Fi or Space Opera, and tries to be both. Since several elements considered flaws in one sort are the main strengths in the other, it has a chance to offend fans of both.…
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“Unborn” by Eva Barber
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This book is an example of a good story that is being presented for assessment before it has been properly edited. Characterization The main strength in the writing is the emotional drive of the characters. At the beginning, the mother’s feelings upon finding the baby are strong, reasonable, and natural. This is what drew me…
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“Up, Up and Away” by Vance Huxley
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I have reviewed several of Vance Huxley’s books, and I am always impressed by the breadth of his creativity. However, I have also had occasion to call attention to certain slips in the area of writing form. So, while I enjoyed this book immensely, it is my duty to inform other readers to be prepared…
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“The Doorway: Blue Mind Book 1” by Jesse L. Watson
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The depth of our belief in the fantasy world of any story is guided by the belief of the main character. The traditional Fantasy character approaches the new world with wide-eyed wonder, and we respond with the same, but with a superior “Isn’t this fun?” attitude. In “Missing Persons” we see Fantasy from the point…
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“El Flamingo” by Nick Davies
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There is a type of book that is just too romantic to be judged on the basis of the normal run of literature. The sort of book where a woman can see a man across a dance floor and know that he’s different. Where characters can be judged and lives risked on the strength of…
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“Coolman and the Evil Drug Lord” by Sam Guydude
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This doesn’t have to be a long review, because the name of the book and the name of the author tell it all. We’re talking a massive takeoff on every superhero movie, video game and graphic novel ever written for teenage guys. Nothing but fighting, sex, destruction, blood and bad language. The action is pretty…
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“Alice’s Universe: the Discovery of a New Cosmos – Twice” by Terry Montlick
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I enjoyed this story for many reasons. Unfortunately, it’s a book that doesn’t quite know what it wants to be; it hovers between two different genres little interconnection between the two associated readerships. The author hasn’t made up his mind whether he’s writing super-hard-science Sci-Fi or near-future Fantasy Action-Adventure. So, the beginning of the book…
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“Source Mage” by William Stacey
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“Source Mage” is a tightly written, fast paced action adventure set in a post-apocalyptic world of declining military resources and increasing magical influence. This writer knows his weapons and his modern battle terminology, and he accomplishes the difficult blend between the mundane and the supernatural and keeps the conflict realistic. It’s a tightrope walk, making…
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“Destructive Salvation” by Jay Deans
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This book is a Sci-Fi Action Adventure Disaster novel. Yep, all five. It’s about the double-edged sword of scientific advancement, which can be a boon or a weapon, depending on whose hands it ends up in. The story is written is a clear, even style and the plotline of any individual chapter flows well. It’s…