Category Archives: Fiction

309 – Michael Shotter

Posted on April 23, 2019 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Jeyran Main) 309 is a science fiction novel written about Lisa Hudson, a journalist living in Pittsburgh. A disaster changes Lisa’s life, causing her to observe things she never thought were possible. She and a team have to … Continue reading →

Posted in Sci-Fi/Speculative/Fantasy/Mythology | Tagged aliens, sci-fi, Science Fiction & Fantasy | Comments Off

Broken Humanity – Karine Vivier (Author), Kirsty Catriona Olivant (Translator)

Posted on April 18, 2019 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Heidi A. Swan) Reader beware: this story is about people involved in child kidnapping and child deaths. Wanting to turn away from such a topic, I was lured inside, like a child promised treats which can only be … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, Mystery and Thrillers, French Literature, World Literature | Tagged abduction, book reviews. fiction, thrillers | Comments Off

The Riddle of the Sphinx – Alexandre Montagu

Posted on April 15, 2019 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) Eric (Keyvan) fled Iran as a child during the Islamic revolution and grew up in Paris. He later studied Comparative Literature at Princeton. That is one scenario. What would have happened if he was forced … Continue reading →

Posted in Historical Fiction, Modern Literary Fiction, Philosophical reads, Reviewers' Top Picks | Tagged identity, Iran, Islamic revolution, LGBT, Shah | Comments Off

The Desire Card – Lee Matthew Goldberg

Posted on April 12, 2019 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Christopher J. Lynch) Lee Matthew Goldberg’s, The Desire Card, is the kind of book that can put a strain on your relationship. That’s right, it’s that “pull-you-right-in, page-turner” type of book that can evoke the ire of your … Continue reading →

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Rejections From a Literary Agent: Discouraging Writers, One Bad Query at a Time – G. Randy Kasten

Posted on April 11, 2019 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Jeyran Main) Rejections From a Literary Agent is a humorous book about literary agent, Marcie Ribbons. She is retired and spends her day responding to query letters. She shares her view on the publishing industry and often expresses … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor & Satire, Modern Literary Fiction | Tagged book reviews. fiction, humor, publishing, query letters | Comments Off

The Suicide Letters of Jack Monroe – Mary Maurice

Posted on April 5, 2019 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Jeyran Main) The Suicide Letters of Jack Monroe is a psychological thriller about Susan wanting to commit suicide and Jack Monroe trying to stop her. What then conspire between them are numerous amounts of letters and dialogue defining … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, Mystery and Thrillers | Tagged suicide | Comments Off

AntiAmerica – T.K. Falco

Posted on March 31, 2019 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “Assuming her stalker stayed true to his word, he would reveal all her secrets. There was a reason why his delving into her life gnawed at her gut. It was like he could sense the sins … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, Mystery and Thrillers | Tagged cyber thriller, cyber-crime, hacking | Comments Off

Renegade Pawn (Lucas Rocha Thriller Series Book 1) – Craig S. Wilson

Posted on March 20, 2019 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “Most favelados are treated like renegades. In reality they are pawns in a much bigger game.” Rio de Janeiro, 2008 – Sixteen-year-old Lucas Rocha is suddenly faced with the responsibility of caring for his two younger … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, Mystery and Thrillers, Romance | Tagged crime fiction, poverty, Rio de Janeiro | Comments Off

Bella Toscana – Nanette Littlestone

Posted on March 18, 2019 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Jeyran Main) Bella Toscana is a contemporary novel written about a woman who decides to take a trip to the beautiful land of Italy. As a married woman, she meets professor Flynn and that is when she begins … Continue reading →

Posted in Modern Literary Fiction, Romance | Tagged Italy | Comments Off

The Art Collector of Le Marais – Ahmad Ardalan

Posted on March 14, 2019 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Jeyran Main) The Art Collector of Le Marais is a fictional drama set in Paris where artists and paintings are inspired, romance is in the air and the city never sleeps. The story begins with Sebastian and his … Continue reading →

Posted in Historical Fiction, Modern Literary Fiction | Tagged art, painting, Paris | Comments Off