KEID: A Lost Civilization: The Fourth Oort Chronicle (The Oort Chronicles Book 4), by Robert Williscroft [Review]

March 6, 2024

“Scientists, astronomers, and readers who love Williscroft’s earlier books and both the theoretical and practical issues of space exploration will love this detailed treatment that builds on the author’s earlier Oort chronicles.“ I’m a fan of Robert Williscroft’s science fiction and Keid,A Lost Civilization is solid, hard-core sci-fi. You might call this book“pure” science fiction. … More KEID: A Lost Civilization: The Fourth Oort Chronicle (The Oort Chronicles Book 4), by Robert Williscroft [Review]

Resurrection Walk, by Michael Connelly [review]

March 2, 2024

Mysteries don’t get any better than this one. It’s a masterful and thoroughly enjoyable read. Michael Connelly doesn’t need more reviews for Resurrection Walk. I’ve been a huge fan for decades and model my own writing on his formidable foundation. I picked up this Kindle on a discount deal and could not have enjoyed the … More Resurrection Walk, by Michael Connelly [review]

Hunted by Proxy, by Manning Wolfe [Review]

February 1, 2024

“Compelling characters and an intriguing plot, but some significant flaws that need to be corrected.” Manning Wolfe, a Texas lawyer, has created a fascinating character who is also a Texas lawyer named Quentin Bell (or is it?). Quentin is leading a double life (not a spoiler), or rather living one life in an identity not … More Hunted by Proxy, by Manning Wolfe [Review]

Ghost Creek (A Mystery Novella) – Reviews Here, Please

January 28, 2024

This is the Reader Reviews page for Ghost Creek. Since the novella is not available on Amazon, reviews cannot be posted there, or on Goodreads. But readers can post their thoughts here, and the discussion is open on all posts for additional comments. Post your reviews, notes, comments, questions, and impressions in the open comments … More Ghost Creek (A Mystery Novella) – Reviews Here, Please

Cop Town, by Karen Slaughter [Review]

December 19, 2023

“As a time piece, this is interesting reading. As a standard mystery/thriller it’s a bit cluttered. But the combination of the two makes it definitely worth reading.” Cop Town is set in mid-70s Atlanta, where a serial killer dubbed the “Shooter” has picked off four police officers, spurring a city-wide manhunt. The story follows the … More Cop Town, by Karen Slaughter [Review]

Five Sparrows, by Dan Alatorre [Review]

October 24, 2023

“The combination of a heart-rendering relationship subplot and a compelling murder investigation yields a compelling synergy.“ Detectives Sergio Martin and Carly Sanderson are back for book #5 in Dan Alatorre’s Double Blind series. This installment is heavy on Sergio and Carly’s personal issues and character development, woven around an investigation into a murdered schoolgirl at … More Five Sparrows, by Dan Alatorre [Review]

Stranger in a Strange Land, by Robert Heinlein [review]

September 16, 2023

“My favorite book of all time. The characters in this book are so vibrant and interesting that the pages fly by – all 600 of them. “ When asked to name my all-time favorites books, I consistently name Robert Heinlein’s masterpiece, Stranger in a Strange Land, as the top of my personal list. I recently … More Stranger in a Strange Land, by Robert Heinlein [review]