Book Review Confronting The Hostile by Joy Mutter

Book Review

Basic Details:

Book Title: Confronting The Hostile

Subtitle: (The Hostile #4)

Author: Joy Mutter

Genre: paranormal crime thriller

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 4

Best read after earlier books in series? Possibly, can be read on its own.

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36000758-confronting-the-hostile

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

This book tells the story two evil tiles. When they are in a human’s hands, they force him to do their bidding in a murder game. Their previous owners/victims escaped by jumping off a parking garage. John picked up one of the tiles dropped by one of the girls and now has to do its bidding. He looks for a solution to free himself of its grasp.

What I liked about the book:

I particularly liked how the detectives fought to come out as winners and how the previous victims tried to help too.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I loved the entire book.

My favourite bits in the book:

I loved where the book had an open ending. There is definitely an opening there for more books to follow.

My least favourite bits in the book:

I liked the entire book.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

I understand there are earlier books in this series and the author left an open route to more to follow.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This book had an interesting theory of inanimate objects being used as weapons in paranormal warfare.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

Children	No
Young Adult	Maybe
Adult	Yes

If you like Paranormal detectives this book may be the book for you.

I look forward to reading more books by this author.

Book Description by Author:

A retired Irish superintendent and his former colleague, a handsome DCI from Liverpool, attempt to rid themselves and the world of their lethal tile masters. Will they succeed in reclaiming their freedom, or will the bizarre killing games continue? Confronting The Hostile is the fourth book in The Hostile series of unusual paranormal crime thrillers.

About the Author:

Author of Random Bullets, 4 books in The Hostile series, Her demonic Angel, Living with Postcards, Potholes and Magic Carpets, The Mug Trilogy, and The Trouble With Liam.

Joy Mutter started writing books in 2007 but waited until 2015 to publish six of them on Amazon. Three more books followed in 2016. All thirteen books are available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle editions. Nine books also have audiobook versions on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes.

Joy was born in Jersey in the Channel Islands and lived there for 18 years. After gaining a Graphic Design Degree at Coventry University, she lived and worked in Kent as a professional graphic designer for 20 years. She moved from Kent to Oldham in 2012 and has been writing, designing, and publishing her books full-time ever since.

Her first 3 books are third-person autobiographies and form The Mug Trilogy. Books in this series are A Slice of the Seventies, The Lying Scotsman, and Straws. Potholes and Magic Carpets is a contemporary character-led novel. Living with Postcards is her first non-fiction book.

Random Bullets is a crime thriller with a paranormal twist. In early 2016, Joy was interviewed on BBC Radio 4 on the subject of disinheritance for the Analysis programme. Disinheritance is a main theme in Random Bullets. It also figures in her autobiographical Mug Trilogy.

Her demonic Angel was published in early 2016 in Kindle, paperback, and audiobook. It contains fourteen of Joy Mutter's short stories, written in various genres.

In 2016, Joy published an unusual paranormal crime thriller, called The Hostile, followed by book 2, Holiday for The Hostile. In 2017, she wrote and published The Hostile Game, Confronting The Hostile, and The Hostile Series Box Set, containing all four books in The Hostile series. Each book in The Hostile series is available as Kindle, paperback, and audiobook editions.

Her latest book was published in October 2018. It is a psychological crime thriller called The Trouble With Liam. She is currently writing the next books in this series of thrillers, called The Trouble With Russell and The Trouble With Trouble.

Progress report on Diary of a Female GP

I've done it! For 2 days in a row now I have been able to edit 'Diary of a Female GP'. Progress is still very slow, less than an hour a day to spend on editing is not much, but there is progress at least. I'm planning to get some more editing done today and hopefully get the book read by beta readers shortly after. It would be amazing to get the book published not long after.
If you would like a short excerpt, here it is:
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The next thing scheduled on my list is the second ten-minute break of the morning. As I’m again running ten minutes behind, this is used to catch up and I buzz for the next patient. When we decided to put these two catch-up slots in our morning and afternoon surgery, this was a good idea. More often than not we are in desperate need of them.
Forty-five-year-old Amanda tells me about what she expects are menopausal symptoms, “Simon has sent me. I have been really moody lately, crying one moment, happy the next and argumentative at times. It must be menopause, right? Can’t you give me some HRT to help me with this?”
So far, Amanda has not told me any symptoms to fit with menopause other than mood swings and I know I have to dig a little further, “What are your periods like?”
Amanda looks at me confused, “Uh..., normal. Why?”
“Are they any different from how they used to be, still regular?”
Amanda nods.
I explain that this does not fit with menopausal symptoms. During menopause, the periods stop or become rather irregular. Amanda also denies the presence of hot flushes and I am getting more convinced her symptoms are not due to menopause, “Is there any other reason you can think of why you would be having mood swings?”
“Simon and I have been experiencing some problems lately. He says it’s because I’m moody and menopausal. That I’m always argumentative. At times he calls me all kind of names under the sun.”
“And what do you think? Are the problems due to you or is there another reason?”
Amanda admits Simon can be verbally abusive, telling her she will never amount to anything, that she is stupid and everything she does is doomed to failure. She believes him and has given up on her plans to study for a degree at university. Simon has told Amanda staying at home and caring for their three children is much more suited to her abilities. “But sometimes I just can’t accept that and want to do more with my life. Simon is probably right though. Most likely I would fail. Better not to try.”
Inside I sense anger building and I push it down. There is no need to force my own hang-ups on others. Still, I feel people should never settle for less than they want or give up on their dreams. They should keep dreaming and who knows, one day those dreams might come true.
“Do you really consider that to be true?” It is probably the safest way of establishing whether this is what Amanda wants and needs.
“No, I still want to try and that is what causes all these arguments. Simon telling me I can’t do it and should not even try. But I really want to try. He has even threatened to cut my allowance if I don’t give up on this stupid idea. But if he cuts my allowance, I won’t be able to afford the shopping we need. And if I can’t afford the shopping, the kids won’t have enough to eat. I guess I have to give up on my dreams or it will harm my children and I can’t do that.”
By now I’m hearing alarm bells. How controlling is this man? Is Amanda at risk? Are the children at risk? After a few more questions, I am satisfied the children are not at risk, although the situation is hardly ideal. Amanda is not at risk either, other than of having her dreams taken away from her. After handing a leaflet about domestic abuse and the help available to people in those conditions, together with an offer of support if she needs it, Amanda leaves telling me she will think things over. Perhaps she will enroll into university after all.
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I hope you enjoyed this little taster of the book. If you are interested in beta reading, please let me know.
Joni.

Where does the time disappear to?

"Why have you been so quiet the last few weeks?" I ask myself.
As though the answer isn't obvious to me.

I hate not being in control of my life, my usual schedule. Too much OCD running through my veins to feel comfortable for that.

Work is busy. No not my writing, my day job.

Only a year ago I had all the time I could wish for. Freedom in abundance. The life of a retired lady.

I was celebrating too early though. Along came my husband (okay, we've been together for about 25 years and married for 20) and dragged me back to the world of the working bees. And now I'm as busy as one.

Really, I couldn't say no to his pleading eyes. His manager was terminally ill with cancer and he wanted continuity for his business. Understandable and I agreed with the sentiment. Having worked in the same sector of industry he works in, I had some background knowledge of the job he wanted me to take over. I had never called myself a manager before, though. I had been on the same side of the job he is. Only had to step in when our manager was given the sack by my colleagues and myself.

So, there I was. Hubby told me, "I need you to come in next Monday." That was on Tuesday. Dutifully, I reported for duty a few days later. I hoped his manager would be okay with seeing me and would not feel like I was invading her territory. Unfortunately, that was exactly how it seemed to be.

Everyone was able to see she was dying in front of our eyes. She did not (want to) see it herself. Excitedly she still spoke of plans for the coming Christmas party (2020). She came to the party in 2019, if only for a short period.

I tried to stay out of her way as much as possible. Helping where she accepted help. Staying away when she did not want me around. After I had updated the policies and protocols (she was okay with me doing that work), I asked what else I could do to help. Not much was pushed my way and I tried to quietly observe the job I was to take over when she was no longer able to perform it.

Yes, she was one amazing woman.

There were a lot of jobs she did not want any interference in and jobs she would not explain to me. All the finances were kept tightly in her own hands. Understandable, she was a partner in the business after all. Only, it meant it was difficult for me to get an insight into how they were organised.

For a number of weeks, I quietly looked over her shoulders and hoped to pick some of it up. It would have been better if she had explained how it worked, but that would have threatened her too much. She was going to stay around for years and years to come, after all.

By the middle of January, she began to realise it might be time to retire. She was only 74 after all. That day, we started to fill in the documents to get her pension sorted. It was her last day of work and she died only 10 days later. She had only just agreed to have the mandate for the bank changed to say I was a signatory on the account too. This was only 4 days before she passed away.

Getting the bank sorted and being able to sign the cheques still took another 2-3 weeks, the bank was rather slow and made some errors along the way.

It was a stressful time and we are only just starting to get things under control a little. There are still things I don't know about the job. Things I will never be able to ask her about. Denial is such a strong sensation. She was not ready to admit her life was coming to an end and as such was not ready to hand over the reigns. It was difficult to stand back and stay in the background, but that is what she needed.

And now my days are really busy once more. Little time for relaxation and getting my writing done. I miss my writing and stories keep swirling through my head, even if I don't have a chance to write them down.

So, what does a typical day look like?

My days start at the same time as they used to when I was not yet retired. (well, I guess I'm out of retirement again now)

Up at 03.45, get dressed and go downstairs.
Mix the dough for the fresh bread and knead the dough.
Leave the dough to rise and unpack the dishwasher.
Knead the dough again.
Leave the dough to rise again and fold and iron the clean clothes.
Put the oven on and form the bread rolls.
Leave bread rolls to rest and tidy the washing away.
Put rolls in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
Make lunch, coffee for husband and wait for him to come downstairs.
Now it's quarter past five on a Monday or Friday.
Get a shopping list ready for later.
Once my husband leaves at half five, I clean the bathrooms, bins and washing machine. Afterwards, I put the daily load of washing in the machine and let it do its job. I get changed and ready to do the shopping at 7am.
On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday I leave the rising times a little longer and finish by six. I skip the bathrooms; feeling lazy, and go upstairs to do some work. With my laptop on my lap, I check my emails and catch up with social media/marketing. On Monday and Friday, there is no chance to do this.

At around 8 am I leave the house to go to work. Every day I do my best to keep the business running as efficiently as possible and it appears most of the staff are happy with how things are at the moment.

My official working day is from 9-5 but I usually get there around 8.30 and often leave after 5. Sometimes I don't manage to leave until 6.30 when the doors close.
After a half-an-hour drive home, it's time to change and cook tea.

By now, it's 19.30 already. With my husband enjoying himself on the PlayStation, I look at my watch and decide it's time to go to bed. After half an hour reading, I close my eyes. Tomorrow will be another early and busy day.

So, just in case you've missed me, now you know why. In the weekend I need to catch up on sleep, housework and any marketing I can fit in. Not to forget the work relating to CRAFT Challenge.

No wonder I feel guilty most days now. There is simply not enough time in the world to do everything exactly the way I would like to do them.

To be honest, I miss those days of retirement. I will now have to wait at least another 5 years before I can consider retiring again. Probably longer. My husband is a few years younger than me and wants to retire at 60. Another 6-7 years, I guess.

Yes, I really miss those days of freedom.

Although I may not be as active as I used to be on here, I will still do all withing my power to help my fellow authors and friends. I just can't do it as much as I used to.

Joni.

Book Review: The Gingerbread Houses by Benedict J Jones

Book Review

Basic Details:

Book Title: The Gingerbread Houses

Subtitle: A Charlie Bars Thriller (The Charlie Bars Thriller Series Book 3)

Author: Benedict J Jones

Genre: Mystery/crime

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 3

Best read after earlier books in series? N0

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45991702-the-gingerbread-houses

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

This book tells the story of Charlie, a guy who has had his brushes with the law and done time for it. Now his life has been turned around while he tries to live a clean life without crime. Solving missing persons cases is what he chooses, but this lands him, his partner and his love interest in hot water.

What I liked about the book:

I particularly liked the suspense in this book. This book discussed a difficult subject of child sexual exploitation and the role of some senior people in the country in this.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I liked the book in its entirety.

My favourite bits in the book:

I loved where Charlie appeared to be the underdog but still came out on top.

My least favourite bits in the book:

I didn’t like it when the only way to keep Charlie out of prison led to the possible death of his relationship and his girlfriend’s career.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

I understand this is the third book in the series and I suspect more will follow.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This book reminded me of other crime and spy novels.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

Children	No
Young Adult	Probably not
Adult	Yes

If you like Crime and mystery this book could be the book for you.

I look forward to reading more books by this author.

Book Description by Author:

SUFFER THE LITTLE CHILDREN...

 

A dark secret lies at the heart of the British government; a secret so appalling that they will kill to protect it.

 

Charlie Bars is back in London and has taken on a missing persons case. Easy money –or so he thinks. The man he is looking for is inextricably linked to the evil perpetrated in the Gingerbread Houses and as Charlie's search progresses, he finds himself drawn into the seedy underbelly of the capital; a world of abuse, exploitation and deviancy that threatens to destroy his soul.

 

Others are looking for the missing man too and hunter soon becomes hunted as Charlie finds himself the target of an insane torturer haunted by the ghosts of his military past.

 

As he descends into the darkest depths of human depravity, Charlie desperately tries to stay out of prison, on the right side of his morality and, most importantly, alive as he seeks to uncover the buried secrets of the Gingerbread Houses.Christian Hunt, the suave and sexy real estate mogul, has been released on probation, under the stipulation he attend eight months of anger management therapy. Jessica Gold is the psychiatrist he has sought out for his sessions, although he has made it clear that he has no interest in discussing the issues that brought him to her office. The sizzling attraction that develops between these two broken petals soon blossoms into a dark and obsessive love that will not allow anything or anyone to stand in its way, and things take a deadly turn after that love is unexpectedly threatened.

About the Author:

Book Review: Valon Part 1 by Charles Mitchell

Book Review

Basic Details:

Book Title: Valon: Part 1

Subtitle: (The Valon Saga)

Author: Charles Mitchell

Genre: Science Fiction

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 1

Best read after earlier books in series? N0

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45890424-valon

Overall score:

I scored this book 4/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

This book tells the story of a young teenager who lives in a post-apocalyptic earth with his dad. He already lost his mother previously and after a hunting accident, Randle also loses his father. When he stumbles on a transporter pod to a different world changes this the entire direction of his life.

What I liked about the book:

I particularly liked how a young boy manages to adapt to and win over an entirely different culture. How the underdog was the winner in the end.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I liked the book in its entirety.

My favourite bits in the book:

I loved where Randle was able to find the love of his life against all odds.

My least favourite bits in the book:

I liked the entire book.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

I understand this is the first book in the series and more will follow.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This book was new in the way it combined science fiction, aliens and the ingenuity of a simple earth boy.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

Children	No
Young Adult	Yes
Adult	Yes

If you like Science Fiction this book could be the book for you.

I look forward to reading more books by this author.

Book Description by Author:

Randle, an orphan boy living in the last days of a dying Eco destroyed Earth.

He stumbles across a gateway to another dimension.

Stepping through an alien portal will send him on a Rollercoaster ride of events that will change his life forever.

Action, Adventure, and Romance lie in store for the boy out of time, forging a New life in an alien Empire.

Taken on a journey of discovery

To a fate beyond his wildest dreams.

Book Review: Snap Shot by Rebekah Dodson

Book Review

Basic Details:

Book Title: Snap Shot

Subtitle:

Author: Rebekah Dodson

Genre: Romance

Part of a series? No

Order in series:

Best read after earlier books in series? N/A

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46006847-snap-shot

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

This book tells the story of Georgia, a college student and maths tutor. Although she is not really one of the popular girls, she strikes up an unlikely friendship with one of the students she tutors. Jeremiah is a rich boy, basketball captain and one of the popular guys in college.

Although Georgia has a boyfriend and Jeremiah a girlfriend, their friendship is a close one, one that changes for Georgia.

Georgia’s brother suffers from PTSD and depression following his stint in the army. Will Georgia and Jeremiah end up together or is their unlikely friendship going to die a death under the pressures of the expectations of others?

What I liked about the book:

I particularly liked how Jeremiah did not care whether Georgia was one of the popular girls or not. They got along and spent time together when they could.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I wasn’t impressed by how she continued with a relationship she was not happy in. the same could be said for Jeremiah’s relationship with his girlfriend.

My favourite bits in the book:

I loved where the easy friendship between Georgia and Jeremiah allowed them to spend time together without worrying about boyfriend and girlfriend problems.

My least favourite bits in the book:

I didn’t like it when Jeremiah did not back Georgia up when his girlfriend caused problems for her.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

I don’t know if the author plans any sequels to this book.

What books could this be compared to and why?

I can’t think of any books to compare this one at present although the love triangle is certainly not a stranger in a lot of romance novels.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

Children	No
Young Adult	Yes
Adult	Yes

If you like romance novels this book could be the book for you.

I look forward to reading more books by this author.

Book Description by Author:

One day to remember forever, one trip to last a lifetime.

Life has a way of throwing you curve balls. Dirty laundry, bad boyfriends, and a car breaking down. I thought I had been dealt the worst cards possible my senior year of college, then I got the call that would change it all. My brother had tried to kill himself and I had to get to him now. Jeremiah is my only hope.

I have a secret, and I don't know how to tell Georgia. She's been my best friend since I started college, but this could change everything. When she calls me and asks for a ride when her car breaks down, I don't expect the interception we have to face.

We only have today to create a Snapshot that will last a lifetime, or change our paths forever.

About the Author:

Rebekah Dodson is a prolific word weaver of romance, fantasy, and science fiction novels. Her works include the series Postcards from Paris, The Surrogate, The Curse of Lanval series, several stand alone novels, and her upcoming YA novel, Clock City. She has been writing her whole life, with her first published work of historical fiction with 4H Clubs of America at the age of 12, and poetry at the age of 16 with the National Poetry Society. With an extensive academic background including education, history, psychology and English, she currently works as a college professor by day and a writer by night.

Book Review: Crazy in Love by Avionne Celestin

Book Review

Basic Details:

Book Title: Crazy in Love

Subtitle: The Hunt Trilogy #1

Author: Avionne Celestin

Genre: Mystery/crime

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 1

Best read after earlier books in series? N/A

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34383493-crazy-in-love

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

This book tells the story of a down-to-earth psychiatrist, who falls in love with a client who keeps a horrifying secret. Their love affair has many twists and turns and the darker aspects of both their characters is exposed within this book.

What I liked about the book:

I particularly liked the suspense in this book. It was steamy, fast-paced and, although it could happen, unbelievable at the same time.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I wasn’t impressed by the professionalism of the psychiatrist. Shouldn’t she have handed over the case at an earlier stage perhaps?

My favourite bits in the book:

I loved where it was impossible for both characters to hold back their desire for each other. Another episode was where Christian showed his obvious care for Jessica by allowing her time to come to terms with his secret while at the same time making sure she was safe.

My least favourite bits in the book:

I didn’t like it when Jessica gave in to the pressure put on her by Christian to not do the right thing. And what did really happen towards the end of the book? Did they give way to any dark desires?

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

I understand this is the first in a planned series of 3 books following this couple. I wonder where the author will take us with those books.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This book reminded me of mixture of the ‘Fifty Shades’ series and a crime novel.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

Children	No
Young Adult	Probably not
Adult	Yes

If you like Crime, mystery and erotic scenes this book could be the book for you.

I look forward to reading more books by this author.

Book Description by Author:

Christian Hunt, the suave and sexy real estate mogul, has been released on probation, under the stipulation he attend eight months of anger management therapy. Jessica Gold is the psychiatrist he has sought out for his sessions, although he has made it clear that he has no interest in discussing the issues that brought him to her office. The sizzling attraction that develops between these two broken petals soon blossoms into a dark and obsessive love that will not allow anything or anyone to stand in its way, and things take a deadly turn after that love is unexpectedly threatened. Christian Hunt, the suave and sexy real estate mogul, has been released on probation, under the stipulation he attend eight months of anger management therapy. Jessica Gold is the psychiatrist he has sought out for his sessions, although he has made it clear that he has no interest in discussing the issues that brought him to her office. The sizzling attraction that develops between these two broken petals soon blossoms into a dark and obsessive love that will not allow anything or anyone to stand in its way, and things take a deadly turn after that love is unexpectedly threatened.

About the Author:

Avionne Celestin hails from the picturesque Caribbean isle of Trinidad. A gifted author and screenplay writer, Avionne has penned works in many different genres over the years, but her favorites are romance and horror, both of which she infuses with her dry wit.

She is an avid dog-lover and is currently owned by two delusional rottweilers, Caesar and Isis. She is also an aspiring gardener, although she will readily confess to her virtual cemetery of cacti.

A self-confessed coffee addict, she has no love for morning until after her second cup: one sugar, no cream. Her other addictions include talent shows and WWE wrestling, which she blames for spoiling her social life since she cannot miss her 'rassling'.

You can follow her on Twitter: @AvionneC

Or look for her Author Page on Facebook: Avionne Celestin

Book Review: Dark Side of Sunset Pointe by Michael Allan Scott

Book Review

Basic Details:

Book Title: Dark Side of Sunset Pointe

Subtitle: (Lance Underphal Mystery #1

Author: Michael Allan Scott

Genre: Mystery/paranormal

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 1

Best read after earlier books in series? No

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22024290-dark-side-of-sunset-pointe

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

This book tells the story of a middle-aged photographer whose life has gone down to the drain. Lance is on the fast road to self-destruction and his lifestyle is putting his home and life in danger. Unlikely as it seems, he is able to help the police in discovering the truth behind some murders.

What I liked about the book:

I particularly liked how Lance’s wife continued to tell him off even after death.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I did not find anything about the book I did not like. In general, I love reading detectives and this one was no different.

My favourite bits in the book:

I loved where Lance appeared to finally get his act together again.

My least favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

I understand this is the first in a series of books by this author.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This book reminded me of a mixture between the common detectives with a hint of the paranormal mixed in.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

Children	No
Young Adult	Yes
Adult	Yes

If you like Mystery, detectives and paranormal books this book might be the book for you.

I look forward to reading more books by this author.

Book Description by Author:

A Supernatural Thriller – Lance Underphal was devastated by his wife’s death. And now, the down-and-out freelance photographer can’t let her go. He wakes up plagued by premonitions. The double shooting of an Arizona real estate developer and his mistress/bookkeeper immerse Underphal in a world of psychic phenomena.

Dark, different, and based on real-life events, this genre-bending murder mystery will keep you guessing.

Looking for a new series of supernatural thrillers? Psychic novels of mystery and suspense? Perhaps a paranormal mystery? Or maybe those scary books for adults only? Regardless, the dark, disturbing novels by Indie Author, Michael Allan Scott, won’t disappoint.

About the Author:

An indie author/entrepreneur, Michael Allan Scott was born and raised at the edge of the high desert in Kingman, Arizona. He resides in Scottsdale with his wife, Cynthia and their rescue Doberman, Roxie. When asked about time spent in solitary confinement in a Maricopa felony block, Scott said, “Some things are better left a mystery.” Yet he admits to drawing on life’s darker experiences to create his genre-bending psychic detective series, the Lance Underphal Mysteries. In addition to writing a new breed of supernatural mystery/thrillers and other works of speculative fiction, his interests include music, photography, art, scuba diving, and auto racing.

The cross-genre supernatural mystery/thriller books, Dark Side of Sunset Pointe, Flight of the Tarantula Hawk, and Grey Daze, are available now. Cut-Throat Syndrome, the next book in the series, is coming soon.

You may also check out the book trailers for Dark Side of Sunset Pointe and Flight of the Tarantula Hawk on YouTube.

For more on Indie Author, Michael Allan Scott, and the Lance Underphal mystery series, visit michaelallanscott.com

Book Review: Eversong by A.C. Salter

Book Review

Basic Details:

Book Title: Eversong

Subtitle: (The Daughter of Chaos #1)

Author: A.C. Salter

Genre: Fantasy/paranormal

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 1

Best read after earlier books in series? No

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29089998-eversong

Overall score:

I scored this book 4/5

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Short Summary of the book:

This book tells the story of a young girl who grows up with her uncle after having escaped from the war. She has a great voice which ultimately leads to her discovery. Elora does not know her history and the truth of her past. Still, she does what she is able to do to save her uncle and the world she knows.

What I liked about the book:

I particularly liked how Elora was able to overcome the dark in herself and turned her powers and strength towards doing good.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I did not find anything about the book I did not like other than slightly short sentences at times making the rhythm of the book rather dreary at times. It did, however, not take away from the great story.

My favourite bits in the book:

I loved where Elora knew what she needed to do to succeed. She did not find it easy but did the right thing however much it hurt to do so.

My least favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

I understand this is the first in a series of books by this author.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This book reminded me of other paranormal books I have read. The fight between good and evil.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

Children	No
Young Adult	Yes
Adult	Yes

If you like Fantasy and paranormal books this book might be the book for you.

I look forward to reading more books by this author.

Book Description by Author:

 Elora's past lay hidden in a web of lies and half-truths; the secrecy weaved by her uncle to keep her from harm, or to keep her from harming the world. But she put her voice to a song, the wrong song and now the web is unravelling and she begins to understand why she is different, why she has violet eyes, why she has a ferocious temper that erupts on the slightest of whims. 

A darkness is rising, the tide growing stronger as legions of an evil army, loyal to a dead God, prepare to cross the weakening barrier to deliver chaos and death to Earth. 

Elora maybe the only weapon Earth has to stand against the evil, if she doesn't destroy the world first.