Category: Kevin’s Book Reviews

Kevin’s reviews of other people’s books

A Pair of Aces, by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray – [review]

October 21, 2026

“If you love historical fiction, love detailed narration of scene and mood, love seeing famous names dropped into the story as cameos, and don’t mind that the payoff is scant, you may love this book. For me, it was meh.” Historical fiction is best when it reveals events the reader does not already know about, … More A Pair of Aces, by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray – [review]

The Keeper’s Secret, by Valerie Davisson [Review]

September 17, 2026

“An intricate mystery featuring one of my favorite characters. Another winner and definitely a recommendation from me!”           When a barnacle-encrusted wheelchair is pulled from the bay, it’s the only clue to a century-old murder. Logan McKenna is one of my favorite fictional characters and The Keeper’s Secret delivers an intricate mystery with Logan chasing … More The Keeper’s Secret, by Valerie Davisson [Review]

The Negative Image, by Kerrigan Blackburne (sic.)[Review]

May 24, 2026

Avoid this! Likely AI-generated. If you see it as a free download, it’s probably a scam. This Novella is a nonsensical story written either entirely by AI or with only slight human oversight. I picked it up free in a group promotion via Bookfunnel. I don’t recommend that you do the same. It is not … More The Negative Image, by Kerrigan Blackburne (sic.)[Review]

The Washashore, by Christopher Mirabile [Review]

April 22, 2026

“I have a new favorite fictional police officer and his name is Silas Lopez.” I have a new favorite fictional police officer and his name is Silas Lopez. In this debut novel, Christopher Mirabile has created a character with heart, humor, wisdom, perspective, and a huge likeability factor. Silas is the titular “washashore,” something that … More The Washashore, by Christopher Mirabile [Review]

Recalled: The Adventures of Rhone & Stone (Rhone & Stone, book #3), by Strider S.R. Klusman [Review]

March 30, 2026

“If you enjoy world-building and immersing in a fantasy world with engaging detail and likeable (if sometimes bumbling) characters, you can hunker down for a good long spell of being fascinated by the world of Rhone and Stone.” This was my first exposure to Strider Kussman’s Rhone & Stone series. The author gave me a … More Recalled: The Adventures of Rhone & Stone (Rhone & Stone, book #3), by Strider S.R. Klusman [Review]

She Knew Too Much, by Victoria Westfield [Review]

December 20, 2025

“A sophisticated action thriller with a deep heart.” Victoria Westfield’s new thriller (with an undercurrent of repressed romance) is an engrossing read, particularly if you enjoy foreign settings, in this case, Italy. The protagonist, Genie, is a travel writer, nearing the end of a trip to Rome and vicinity, when she sits down at a … More She Knew Too Much, by Victoria Westfield [Review]