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Fire Sermon – Jamie Quatro

Posted on January 21, 2018 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “…I only know arousal within love—because I’ve never separated emotion from body—is my pattern to create a pretend love first, over and over, in order to feel desire, and desirable?” “I admit that unless something is … Continue reading →

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Fall to Earth (Pillars of Fire and Light Sci-Fi Book 1) – Ken Britz

Posted on November 23, 2017 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Jeyran Main) Fall to Earth is a Sci-fi fantasy novel written about Indiana Beckam. Her life ambition and dream is to be the best swordsman. She joins Arthur Macbabran, a scientist that has invented a device that can … Continue reading →

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The Last Best Friend – George Sims (Author), Martin Edwards (Introduction)

Posted on November 20, 2017 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “Had Sammy, on the towering ledge, been tempted by death, the last best friend? The endless embrace, offering oblivion and release from the remorse that Sammy felt for his parents and sisters left behind to be … Continue reading →

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The Flawed Ones – Jay Chirino

Posted on November 17, 2017 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Jeyran Main) We can never be defined by our shortcomings or the conditions we live in, but we can certainly fight and believe that love always conquers all. Our hearts are not touched by our flaws, and that … Continue reading →

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Self’s Blossom – David Russell

Posted on November 6, 2017 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Jeyran Main) Self’s Blossom is a romantic novel about Selene. She is on vacation in Central America when she meets Hudson, and that is when her journey begins. Her friend Janice is criticized when she tries to provide … Continue reading →

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What Lies Within – Clare de Lune

Posted on November 3, 2017 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “…I learned how a body could become a beautiful contribution to the power of cosmetics…the most exquisite, deepest shade of blood red lipstick you’ve’ ever seen, rich soaps made from the finest fats…all those parts put … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, Mystery and Thrillers, Dark/Sordid/Bizarre, Our Best | Tagged book reviews, fiction, horror, New Orleans, psychological thriller, San Francisco, suspense | Comments Off

Mygale – Thierry Jonquet (Translated from the French by Donald Nicholson-Smith)

Posted on October 30, 2017 by J D Jung

Ah, revenge can be so sweet. Now mix it with obsession and a touch of madness, and it turns utterly twisted and bizarre. Such is the case with the intense and fascinating novel, Mygale, written by the late French crime … Continue reading →

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That Crazy Perfect Someday – Michael Mazza

Posted on October 25, 2017 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Don Jung) Record- breaking surfer, Mufuri Long, has the goal of winning the Olympics in the future year of 2024. The trials and training that goes into this sport is splattered with her father’s depressive attitude on life … Continue reading →

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Only Human (Act One): The Pooka’s Tales: Speak of the Devil – Leigh Hollan

Posted on October 18, 2017 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Jeyran Main) Only Human is a fantasy novel written in a magical realism. The story is about an Irish fairy. He has magical abilities and uses it to fool humans. He has a very funny take on everything. … Continue reading →

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Death of a Busybody (British Library Crime Classics) – George Bellairs

Posted on September 13, 2017 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) Fifty year old Miss Ethel Tither has made a lot of enemies in her years in the English village of Hilary Magna. She is a major financial donor to the Home Gospel Alliance for Bringing Sinners … Continue reading →

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