Tag Archives: death

Man of the Year – Caroline Louise Walker

Posted on June 11, 2019 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “The lovesick, the betrayed, and the jealous all smell alike.” -Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette Internist, Dr. Robert Hart was named Sag Harbor Citizen of the Year. Everyone seems to be jealous of him and his charismatic wife, Elizabeth. … Continue reading →

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The Sadness of Beautiful Things:Stories-Simon Van Booy

Posted on April 20, 2019 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) The title, The Sadness of Beautiful Things, provides an accurate description as well as the essence of the stories in this short book. These eight tales take a somber look at life and memories and reveal … Continue reading →

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The Third Hotel: A Novel – Laura van den Berg

Posted on August 27, 2018 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “The foundation of horror is a dislocation of reality, a dislocation designed to reveal the reality that has been there all along, and such dislocations happen all the time. “ That was according to the fictional … Continue reading →

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Lunacy and Death: A perspective developed over thirty years of working in mental health and death investigation – Tom Dombrock

Posted on June 29, 2018 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “They plant little beasties in your psyche that love nothing more than to dart out from the holes they’ve bored into your brain, race around inside your skull, flipping switches, overturning tables, and playing the stereo … Continue reading →

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Sugar Skulls – M.R. Tapia

Posted on April 8, 2018 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “Celestial authorities have coordinated with the Emergency Alert System to issue this warning:   Your soul is now properly fucked…” Micah DeAtta, a young drug and alcohol addicted, depressed,  deadbeat dad is faced with finality—death itself. Death … Continue reading →

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