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Blues Highway Blues (A Crossroads Thriller) – Eyre Price

Posted on May 13, 2016 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “Poor mannish boy, Danny, hear me        singing straight at you You know you sold your soul. And now          you’ve lost that                 … Continue reading →

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Round Seventeen & 1/2: The Names Have Been Changed to Protect the Inefficient – Rich Siegel

Posted on May 7, 2016 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Don Jung) We’ve evolved from the mad men of the 1960’s and 70’s to the internet and social media of the twenty-first century. However, one thing hasn’t changed. The advertising industry still tries to get you to buy … Continue reading →

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A Fine Imitation – Amber Brock

Posted on May 3, 2016 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “She had sacrificed a friend to save herself, and for what? To be disdained by her husband? To become the queen of meaningless social rituals? To be a good girl but a bad person?” Vera Longacre … Continue reading →

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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. … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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Hope We Never Meet Again – Srinath Krishnamoorthy

Posted on February 12, 2016 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Darshith Badiyani ) I must admit that I’m not an avid reader anymore but there are a few books that hold my interest right from the prologue until the very end. Hope We Never Meet Again is one … Continue reading →

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Fardwor, Russia!: A Fantastical Tale of Life Under Putin – Oleg Kashin, (Translated from the Russian by Will Evans)

Posted on January 12, 2016 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “Fardwor, Ruissa!” The girls at the mental hospital mean “Forward, Russia!”, but it doesn’t come out that way, and as everything else, is blown out of proportion. That is one aside but amusing part of the political satire, … Continue reading →

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Signor Dido: Stories – Alberto Savinio , Richard Pevear (Translator and Intro)

Posted on December 3, 2015 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “Signor Dido feels himself borne along by the present as by a river. He loves those who share the same river with him, his river companions: he loves them out of solidarity, even those he hates. … Continue reading →

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