United States of Japan – Peter Tieryas

Posted on May 1, 2016 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Don Jung) Just image…what if the Axis powers defeated the Allies in WWII and Japan took over the western United States? This curious twist on history is what Peter Tieryas writes about in his novel, United States of Japan. This intriguing story takes place in Southern California after the takeover. and a video game…

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Divine Ecstasy (The Guardians of the Realms Book 8) – Setta Jay

Posted on April 29, 2016 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Ishita RC) Sacha was born into slavery to demented Gods. All her life she only knew the meaning of torment and anguish until she was gifted as a Guardian of the Realms. She has learnt how to hide her pain and shame under the cover of duty and family. The last thing anyone…

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Heirloom: A New Orleans Thriller – Lisa Rey (Author), LD Sledge (Contributor)

Posted on April 27, 2016 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “…probably the most incredible story that ever came out of a city that was accustomed to sordid weirdness from Voodoo to political murder…how can a world so beautiful to the eye conceal such sick human behavior … Heirloom was the worst. I wish I could wipe the images from my mind…

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Searing Ecstasy (The Guardians of the Realms Book 7) – Setta Jay

Posted on April 23, 2016 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Ishita RC) Drake, the powerful dragon and leader of the Guardians, had the responsibility of protecting all inhabitants of the four Realms for centuries more than that he can remember. He never imagined finding a mate while upholding his responsibilities. But then he meets her under the most unusual circumstances. The only problem is…

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The Complete Review Guide to Contemporary World Fiction – M. A. Orthofer

Posted on April 20, 2016 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by J.D. Jung) As an aficionado of contemporary world fiction, I’m always on a quest to discover more works translated into English. The internet is a great resource, but I spend too much time desperately trying to find authors like ones I’ve enjoyed in the past. After all that work, I usually come up…

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Reader for Hire – Raymond Jean , (Translated from the French by Adriana Hunter)

Posted on April 17, 2016 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) "I was absolutely right to accept and harden my heart. A model reader should be a perfectly neutral and biddable instrument. Purely a tool. Purely a voice. Purely transparent. That may well be her limitation, but it may also be her glory. I now feel I'm really getting somewhere with my…

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Three Weeks To Wed (The Worthingtons) – Ella Quinn

Posted on April 15, 2016 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Ishita RC) Lady Grace Carpenter has loved only one man since the day she made her debut in the Ton Season. She never expected to run into him again, years later, on a stormy night. She was ready to seize the day, or rather, the night, since she knew that marriage would never be in…

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The Deleted E-Mails of Hillary Clinton: A Parody – John Moe

Posted on April 11, 2016 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “We are holding a heavily sedated Beyoncé in the State Department bunker as she undergoes some reeducation exercises. Once we have her fully convinced that it is in everyone’s best interests that she concentrates on music instead of global domination, we will release her…” So you want to know what  emails…

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The Midnight Watch: A Novel of the Titanic and the Californian – David Dyer

Posted on April 7, 2016 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Ishita RC) The midnight watch: a time of loneliness, demons and trances. The Titanic has been mentioned as one of the greatest man-made tragedies. While the movie has combined a tragedy with a love story , I found The Midnight Watch more intriguing and provoking. The plot is a unique blend of facts…

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Invasion of the Dumb Snatchers – Scott Erickson

Posted on April 4, 2016 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “…bicycles are stupid. It makes no sense to ride a bike when there are so many parking lots designed just for cars. If you don’t drive a car, you’re wasting parking spaces. …. If everyone rode a bike, we wouldn’t need to have wars to get oil from other countries, and…

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