Miscreants, Murderers, and Thieves: a collection of short stories about devious behavior – edited by Samuel W. Reed

Posted on March 26, 2020 by J D Jung

(reviewed by JD Jung) When I started reading Miscreants, Murderers, and Thieves, I was hoping for raw and gritty stories. I immediately discovered that I would have to change my expectations. Once I did that, I appreciated this eclectic collection. Thirteen undiscovered and independent authors showcase their writing in these thirteen stories. After the story…

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Public Enemy No.1’s Guide On How To Travel – Brendon Luke

Posted on March 22, 2020 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Heidi A. Swan) Reading this book made feel like I was getting caught up with an old friend who also happens to be an irrepressible comedian. Is it fine writing? No. Did his extensive travels teach him compassion for humanity? No. Does it inspire me to travel? Maybe…but not with the author. That…

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A note from UnderratedReads

Posted on March 21, 2020 by J D Jung

Dear readers, The spread of COVID-19 has changed all of our lives. The fact that we must limit our physical contact (aka social distancing) along with the fear regarding the health and financial well-being of our loved ones has led to more stress than we could ever have imagined. Our mission at UnderratedReads has always…

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Only Lies Remain: A Psychological Thriller – Val Collins

Posted on March 18, 2020 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Don Jung) This story takes place in Ireland and starts out slowly as the characters emerge in this psychological thriller. A husband, Danny Walsh, disappears and his wife Maura is left alone to raise five sons. She mysteriously receives money each month and you assume the husband ran off but is still paying…

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The Museum of Lost Love – Gary Barker

Posted on March 13, 2020 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “…the normal state of lovers, of couples, is not together. Together is a transient state. The normal state of things is as much about ending and leaving as it is about beginning and staying. The normal state of love is living with the possibility that everything can, at a moment’s notice,…

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An UnderratedRead Revisited: Rockin’ Through Troubled Waters: Memoir -Surviving the West Coast Music Scene 1966-1971 – Don Jung

Posted on March 11, 2020 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Cathy Carey) Wow! I want to thank the author for this sentimental journey. I was only on page 15 when I had already downloaded two albums from iTunes. Be prepared to have a whole new perspective listening to some classic oldies. Put your headset on and keep your smartphone close. You are going…

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An UnderratedRead Revisited: Mr. Siegel Writes to Washington – Rich Siegel

Posted on March 3, 2020 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Don Jung) Mr. Siegel sends a weekly letter to various Republican politicians on what they are doing wrong. This collection of letters to each Republican senator (including multiple ones to speaker McConnell) is filled with a satirical look at the problems that the U.S. Senate faces, and he describes his zany comments on…

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Why it takes us so long to post new content…

Posted on February 28, 2020 by J D Jung

(JD Jung) Dear readers, Yes, we realize that content is king.  And we know that you want to see it all the time. That's the problem.  There is so much out there to get our eyes on. We are constantly reading, searching for those literary gems to share with you.  Unfortunately most of them don't…

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To Hell with Johnny Manic -Andrew Diamond

Posted on February 23, 2020 by J D Jung

(reviewed by JD Jung) “I’d still have to be Manis in name. I had his license, his passport, and his spotless record with the law. Manis was employable. Tom Gantry, the fugitive embezzler who’d violated parole in Illinois, was not.” Gantry did well in prison and the structure was just what he needed. When he…

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The Stone Building and Other Places – Asli Erdogan (Author), Sevinç Türkkan (Translator)

Posted on February 21, 2020 by J D Jung

(reviewed by JD Jung) “When they’ve had their fill of despair, of stories, crimes, sins, confessions- each one the same as any other –they leave the back alleys behind and revert to their destiny, picking up where they left off. To invent the hell of human freedom—moving beyond good and evil…far from absolute good and…

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