Book Review: "Let Justice Descend" By Lisa Black

Let the dark side of politics, the manipulation, the corruption, the pay to play schemes begin!!!

Can a brutal political race leads to murder? That's the question but the answer is intense and may shock you!

Just three days before the next election US Senator Diane Cragin has been electrocuted on her own doorstep no less and it's all hands on deck to figure out who is the killer.

Of course, those closest to the victim are always the initial suspects and the suspect pool is vast so it's no surprise to learn the fingers point to political rival Joey Green but a little less known is her go to gal Kelly along with a young inexperienced entrepreneur and an EPA trying to expose the toxicity in the ground and local water supply. Benzene and the corrosion of lead pipes is at the root cause of the heated discussions.

However, there's so much more than meets the eye.
Corruption at the peak of perfection if now being examined.

As one crime leads to another it's a race to the end in hopes of saving more lives and uncovering the truth behind the mystery.

Thank you to Lisa, the publisher, NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for this honest review.

Book Review: "What He Did" By J.G. Roberts

Protect a friend and find a murderer is no easy task when the clock is ticking away!

Maddy's husband has a secret that he may just take to the grave but the problem is he ain't talking because he's now in a coma induced state.

What appeared to be a car accident was anything but with an entire secret life being lived including but not limited to gambling debts.

Simon was targeted as this was no mere accident.

However, Detective Rachael knows her friend Maddy all too well and she knows Simon is on a list formed by the killer after Maddy uncovers a threatening letter.

Now the only question left to answer is why?

As more details emerge we learn of sexual crimes such as rape might be part of the reason the skeletons are hiding in the closet.

Could his past history have a direct correlation to his present experiences?

All in all not bad just not a fan of the ending.

Thank you to JG Roberts, the publisher, NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for this honest review.

Book Review: "Roaring Back" By Curt Sampson

This was an exquisite entry into the unknown world behind the scenes and out on the course.

The problem I had is I'm a mom of three who only plays miniature golf for fun not a golf pro so I was lost at time with all the stats, the expert knowledge of the game, and or the end results.

In all honesty the reason I read this was for the stardom factor and the title Roaring Back.

With the latter being focused on the come back kid and how he overcame so many obstacles not just personally but professionally and medically.

Having suffered from spinal stenosis all my life being told I have DDD in my late 40's left me pondering why I wasn't diagnosed till my legs buckled and was near paralysis with pinching on spinal nerves from severe foraminal narrowing.

Turns out a simple procedure but costly answered what I always suspected it wasn't just 'normal wear and tear' that the doctors and physical therapist tried to convince me of and in fact I had torn disks and numerous other issues requiring fusion much like Tiger.

I was aware of Tiger's upbringing with his extremely fierce, loyal, and critical father Earl but knew very little about his family, his mother, his children, or the affairs.

I heard gossip mills running rampant for many years with his lack of media talks and on and off the golf course antics but his affairs really set the tone for my dislike.

I eventually lost interest and refused to listen to anything he had to say. Until the day I was in so much pain I couldn't sit without my legs going numb and tingling and the discussion on the much needed spinal surgery with the end talk on heavy pain meds.

I never did get the surgery because of my fear over the opiods and strong pain killers prescribed to previous back patients and I knew Tiger had multiple repeated surgeries to keep correcting past work and limit extensive pain. So I do empathize with him in this regard as his car crash was more than just mixing pain meds it was a deep humiliation.
I feel this book was well written but not for a novice more a professional.

While I was able to connect on some levels I had hopes of connecting on a deeper level and for that reason I wasn't able to give a higher rating.

As the author noted there's no denying the combat did wonders for the golfing community.
Many are cautious to see where it all goes from here on out.

Thank you to Curt, the publisher, NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for this honest review.

Book Review: "Net Force: Dark Web" By Jerome Preisler

As an avid reader I normally zip through books in one day. This bugger took me two days and I haven't really left with much more than I began as it was extremely difficult to connect to the plot or the characters.

It's one of those multi character, multi plots, with plenty of action but not enough substance.

A slow exhausting and draining reveal that leads to a host of bogus and illegal action which then leads to chemical warfare and multi vehicle accidents.

I'm not sure what more I can tell you as this was all over the place in format with tranquil darts being used at one point. Don't ask don't tell I suppose is the motto.

On a good note I can tell you this, "There will be better days." so hang tough folks.

As cyber space is the number one crime these days and apparently the US President wants to use Net Force to tackle the problem head on.

Of course nothing runs smoothly and the nation is under attack in a two prong effort before anything gets up and running.

Now global catastrophe is on the horizon if the crime experts can't hack the hacker.
So there you have it.

Just a head up if you read this on NetGalley every 4 pages is like one page just saying as I believe it's over 700 pages. I usually go by percentages not pages but it was very lengthy and detail oriented.

Thank you to Jerome, the publisher, NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for this honest review.

Book Review: "A Snowy Little Christmas" By Fern Michaels

I'm not sure if it's me or what but I'm finding more and more the use of foul language, immediate bedroom scenes with hot steamy sex but little romance and just utter fillers that lead me to not truly appreciate the writers work had these items been excluded.

I'm not sure why I keep reading these fab new novels that are written well but then add in the middle of the story the above items and ruin the moment.

Truly can we not talk about body parts like hard cocks , nipples, and the like in books that are meant to be about the Christmas spirit and the relationships we form?

I'm just not feeling the spirit in this one but perhaps you might feel differently and you might've grown up in this new norm era but I'm old school and really get turned off by it.

Thank you to Fern, the publisher, NetGalley for these novellas in this ARC in exchange for this honest review.

Book Review: "The Warehouse" By Rob Hart

“On the surface, The Warehouse is a thrilling story of corporate espionage at the highest level, but dig a little deeper and you’ll find a terrifying cautionary tale of the nightmare world we are making for ourselves.”—Blake Crouch, New York Times bestselling author of Dark Matter

"The Warehouse is a near-future thriller about what happens when Big Brother meets Big Business--and who will pay the ultimate price."

I'd add that this piece is scary as all hell for someone like myself who has worked in a factory setting that was 'Big Brother' of the industry. There was no clean air only diesel fumes, no circulation of air or luxury equipment like air conditioners only dusty dirty fans that never worked properly, no breaks, no overtime, extended part time hours to never pay full time rates, big dog watching your back constantly with set production rates prior to entry, all electronic surveillance and monitoring, metal gates around entire perimeter to prevent escape much like a prison atmosphere and in truth it was pure hell.

I worked as a merchandise processor straight off a conveyor for 8+ hr days often without lunch or restroom breaks. My work spoke for itself being the highest producer in two departments (carton to hang and garment to hang) yet when raises were given I received 10 cents extra. As associate of the month and top producer over the years I was given a 'one time' bonus of $25 for killing myself to produce over 200 units an hour. I was so fast on my feet in terms of production that I was video taped and ostracized by other workers and was eventually struck by a 50 lb metal trolley in which the company wouldn't even call me an ambulance or help me off the floor after it fell upon my head resulting in emergency treatment.

Needless to say the $7.25 an hr salary on tax free property wasn't enough to make me stay and I went back for my masters degree only to never have used it to raise my 3 kids alone while married as my spouse worked 5 states away with only weekend visits for entire 11 yr marriage till we divorced.Upon divorcing I was then left with my kids, no income, no alimony, no child support for over a yr, all marital debt over 100k , all medical debt over 30k, all student loan debt now topped 100k in interest alone for 30k original debt, and here I stand begging for employment with a dual masters and over 20 + yrs of volunteering including the most prestigious national award for public service Ie. The Points of Light Award given to me by our 41st President George Herbert W. Bush.

Now you might say who cares about your personal dilemmas and heartbreak as we all have issues so suck it up buttercup (yes this was told to me as a survivor of domestic violence and NPD (narcissistic personality disorder) as I divorced a malignant narcissist which resulted in bankruptcy, homelessness, extreme poverty (with med disabled son) and LT unemployment.

So I get it, because this story as you can tell hit a cord with me as this is reality for many of us in small towns with small town politics.

This is not a future scenario because it's already happening.

It's a time when the automation takes over and countless well educated individuals are left scrambling for jobs in an area where there are none! Oh sure you can work for peanuts, work your ass off, and get nowhere while everyone boast about hard work paying off and then you can sit and show them your current med records from working like a dog all those years to get nothing for it other than major back issues that require fusion of your back, ganglion cysts similar to corporal tunnel for repetitive movement in wrist, or lung issues from breathing in diesel such as I now have asthma with 18 yrs worth of acute bronchitis and pneumonia (never having smoked) plus I have an uncle who passed away from similar diesel fumes never having smoked after developing lung cancer.

So sadly this new found wealth is only for the top bananas not us measly peasants as we see plenty of these warehouses like Amazon and Walmart corporate giants building them up and paying less than min wage salaries. Meanwhile the politicians applaud themselves on the back for bringing in these jobs on tax free locations only to have them close up shop and give everyone pink slips while the vicious cycle continues & all for peanuts.
We need living wages and we need this work to death motto to end.

In this story we have Paxton whose our main guy seeking work at Cloud (a place to live/work) as a picker with salary paid by credits.

Sounds great sign me up... Not so fast!

We have Zinnia who is working as a corporate spy uncovering the truths inside the walls of this facility that's techno advanced in every aspect. From the tracking watches worn by employees, to the video surveillance, to the door scanners it's all heavily enforced.

Meanwhile Cloud Points, Cloud Band, and Cloud Burger with the latter not being quite so appetizing as we later learn filled with re-purposed human waste.

So while you think you might be making progress we must ask is this progress?
Fear not as the author notes there's still time to fix it.

However, fixing it acknowledges it's broken and admitting fault rather than passing blame is something I've yet to find.

Co workers are the backbone to these mad dog facilities and so we must encourage open dialogue and discussion about worker's rights and allow OSHA to examine them more closely when incidences are reported.

Perhaps with this not so fiction work in hand the tide will turn for the better.
We can only hope as this is no way to live.

Thank you to Rob , the publisher, NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for this honest review.

Book Review: "Stolen Things" By R.H. Herron

"Mama? Help me."

When Laurie the 911 dispatcher receives the urgent call from her daughter JoJo she leaps into action but could her call actually be Pandora's box?

What looked far too simplistic turns into an entire town flipped upside down, a gossip mill running rampant, and a young teen heartthrob and football star being accused of rape.
Kevin it turns out is also a vocal advocate for CapB (Citizens Against Police Brutality) and ironically Omid JoJo's father is the first Arab American Chief.

That's is only just the beginning....

Be careful to not jump to conclusions in this one or you'll be disappointed as what looks like an open and shut case is anything but and the daughter's rape accusation under duress from a date rape drug.

JoJo has no idea what happened to Kevin's best friend and trainer whose badly beaten body is found in the house nor where Harper her best friend whom she arrived with to the party is nor what role he might've played in any of the crimes that have taken place to date.

So with all this cast into the pot we learn that there's more to this than meets the eye and even the police department cannot be trusted.

Who can you trust?

What truly happened that horrible night?

Will the truth ever be unearthed?

Stay tuned...

A great new debut that is a fab read for all thrillers fans!

Ps. Just a side note make sure you read the Authors Unofficial and Official Bio as it's a hoot!

Book Review: "The Nobodies" By Liza Palmer

The overall message about failing but never giving up was good but the execution was lacking for me.

The main character seemed to engulf the idea of never being good enough and was ad nauseam being too redundant throughout the story.

Journalism has progressed over the years from fact finding to being first to proclaim the gospel of the day w/o care or concern for facts.

It's a dog eat dog world that's become so cut throat that even those of us like myself with a masters are pondering how we are sidelined unable to get work.

So yes, I get the notion of feeling dread and never finding our true calling but for me this was all over the place with career, romance, and personal reflections and not direct enough to stick with it till the end.

The toxicity in journalism is not for the faint of heart and thick skin is certainly needed.
It's the new era of being replaceable and easily dispensable and no longer a career of seniority or leadership.

Chasing tails is all too familiar and finding your spot in line may be harder than it initially appears.

It was a quick and short read that I hope finds you well.

Book Review: "We Came Here to Forget" By Andrea Dunlop

This one had a competing timeline, vague plot, and characters that were more like the spoiled brat v the golden child feel to me.

I simply couldn't connect with the 'superstar' and her dilemma nor the wealthy brothers who seemed to have it all.

It seems apparent from the start this was a competitive family with Katie being at the helm of this sinking ship and Penny getting very lil attention.

As the story unfolds we learn the skiing brothers were quite the powerful dynamic duo so it's not a surprise that Katie and Luke become the ultimate inseparable power skiing couple.
A dark history emerges with plenty of raw painful emotions over the pedestal placement occurring in this family.

Needless to say Katie creates an alias and high tails it out to Buenos Aires for an alternate life as Liz.

The story thickens with a tango teacher, family grit, and a competitive edge that will have you talking long after you've finished reading.

A great new addition to any TBR pile.

Book Review: "The Missing Sister" By Elle Marr

"Trust No ONE"

No truly you have to watch out for yourself but for twins it becomes a bit more complicated because they share a special 'bond' a bond that is driven by 'blood'.

Twin sisters Shayna and her estranged twin Angela are about to embark on a journey that's quite odd to say the least. Catacombs in Paris were long used by Nazi's in WWII but now these underground tunnels and darkened areas of history might hold new meaning.

It's a case that involves more than just a mystery as Angela goes missing and coded messages begin appearing at her apartment -the very same apartment her sister went searching for clues.

In the meantime we have several other shady characters that take turns in the heated action that spikes to a segway involving human trafficking and the dirty underbelly.

Twins as I mentioned earlier share a 'unique bond' and that bond is under fire here with a chemical agent that is unlike any other in history.

It's like a study of 'guinea pigs' or if you will 'sacrificial lambs' with an unnerving ending as only one sentence can describe it.

"Twin for the win" and so there you have it!

Run out and get yourself a copy today.

Thank you to Elle, the publisher, NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for this honest review.

Book Review: "Seven Crows" By Kate Kessler

YESSS! This needs more than 5 star glowing review!

Seven Crows has everything a thriller fan loves and more.

It's full of mystery, intrigue, suspense and flavored with excitement beyond one's expectations.

Killian is our main gal and is quite the character. Brutal, flawed, broken and vividly alive.

Meanwhile her 15 yo niece has been kidnapped while Killian has just been released from prison.

The niece is believed to be involved with a biker gang that's heavily dependent upon drugs and human trafficking.

The man responsible for jailing Killian is now responsible for the revenge act.

Rank is our leader calling all the shots from behind the various splendid action scenes.
As if this wasn't enough Annie's is a nearby brothel where Wex a strong male character and culprit is believed to have taken the girls including Shannon or so it's alleged.

Where is Shannon?
Who the hell has her and why?
Will she ever be found alive?

My word don't waste anymore time. Run don't walk for this one!

Thank you to Kate, the publisher, NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for this honest review.

Book Review: "Growing Things" By Paul Tremblay

Well for once in my life I'm at a loss for words on this one by Paul Tremblay.

Growing Things was like Growing Pains but with a twist of weird, bizarre, the unknown, and the alarming.

What can one say as it felt disjointed with no real closure to these short stories and no real focus.

I felt lost literally like in a forest with no way out and having various paths to choose but not one that really took me anywhere (if that makes any sense).

I'm normally not a fan of short stories but I did enjoy a few of them in here (of course they were more geared to the thriller genre) but as a whole it wasn't my thing.

If this is your thing and you love short story collections than go for it.

One last point: As a writer I normally have no issue with inclusion into the story but in this case it was used as a 'slap of the hand' commentary towards other writers who don't get recognized for their work in the manner in which he'd like the notoriety.

So for that I can't stand behind this one as the critical component just wasn't my thing.

Book Review: "You, Me, and the Sea" By Meg Donohue

That moment you find your way back to the book you were dying to read after losing sight of it and proclaim victory!

This was absolutely exquisite work by Meg Donohue in not only building up the suspense from the start but ratcheting up the mystery and intrigue along the way.

The danger seemed to lurk around every corner from the isolated and rural farm to the hilltops and cliffs along the valley's edge.

What a splendid story line with vivid characters that prance around in your mind like antelope.

It all begins with Merrow who resides with her eccentric father and abusive older brother.
One day her father brings her an orphaned boy Amir to reside with them, and her life changes forever.

They become more than simply close friends.

Who shall she choose as another man has captured her attention along the way.
Will she choose wealth over love?

My word the dilemma is intense but I'm so happy to report she chose wisely!

I'm so happy to have rescued this one off the shelf but in all honesty this one was pulling my arm to take it home and I'm so glad I was re-acquainted with my long lost love.

Book Review: "The Good Killer" By Harry Dolan

A complete stranger has taken out his revenge for his failed past relationships among a shopping mall full of people as Sean finds himself squarely in the middle of this rampage.

Sean is no stranger of gun violence as a former soldier and quickly stops the escalation of violence exiting the scene rapidly before anyone has a chance to ask questions.

His notoriety from this incident leads other past rivals to him & they both seek revenge.

Revenge for a past they blame him for squarely putting the pressure upon his shoulders one for his brothers death and one for stolen treasures.

These treasures are in the form of 'stones' and their may be a fair trade in the works down the line.

However, not until after a kidnapping of Miss Winter (Molly) putting everyone's lives in danger.

Several pages in we learn most if not all have been found dead in this heated battle except for one person ironically the kidnapper.

What precedes is a woman being saved and a life worth living.

The action ratchets up nicely and exits with equal flavor. The writing was good.

Thank you to Harry, the publisher, NetGalley, and Amazon Kindle for this ARC in exchange for this honest review.

Book Review: "Paper Chains" By Nicola Moriarty

This has that chain letter feel as we delve into two characters who are first glance seem worlds apart yet in there own way are connected.

It turns out that this letter has truly brought them together with two Australian women named Hannah and India.

Not to spoil the fun here but one of them doesn't have long to live with stage 4 terminal cancer while the other is running from her past and the family she left behind because of postnatal depression.

There's also a bit of romance involved as India has met the man of her dreams named Simon in the Greek Islands. 
However, nobody has seen her since leaving Greece and has been leaving paper letters for Simon but not posting them.

She's in essence providing them to complete strangers or travellers if you will along the way and ask they simply keep passing it along.

Her final letter details the secrets she's kept and perhaps is the most heart warming portion of the story.

Love, hope, fate, and forgiveness are all examined in complete detail as Nicola Moriarty does a superb job in not just writing about female relationships but connections that are meant for a lifetime even if with complete strangers along the way.

Which leads to my next quote, " people come into your life for a reason, a season, a lifetime”.

I hope you enjoy this one as it's quite a unique perspective for readers to embrace.

Book Review: "Melania and Michelle" By Tammy R. Vigil

These are two very different women leading highly influential lives in the constant spotlight of the American people.

What we have here is like comparing apples to oranges and while I'd love to entertain the thought of the dislike for the Trumps getting a fair shake on the publicity stage is there any wonder why?

I often say that narcissists do a fine job of self destruction all on their own and they need no help in this regard.

DT is one such subject that I cannot diagnose from afar do to the Goldwater Rule but suffice to say it's clearly evident at this point what he's all about and the personality trait disorder that seems to be brought up in conversation in this regard.

However, I will note that Michelle is a classy, intelligent, and adored woman who didn't have to subject herself to the naysayers because she knew who she was and what she stood for. There was no need to 'sell herself' to the public.

Whereas with the latter the agenda is a constant game of trying to portray oneself in the most favorable light.

Look I happily divorced a malignant narcissist and the warning signs are plentiful here. The lack of family involvement and upbringing. The lack of love and affection. The loss of empathy and moral values.

I don't think anyone can argue that while the author did a good job in trying to highlight the various degrees of indifference you simply can't place these two women in the same container and label them as First Ladies.

They are both so much more than mere 'First Ladies' as each one brings her own sense of style, judgement, and character.

While I agree it's not a win-win situation in terms of public scrutiny it's always something that must be endured because your spouse holds the highest office of the land.
With that in mind I feel this was a solid read and enjoyable even if the political differences were overwhelmingly tilted to one side for this Democrat.

Thank you and remember DT was once a Democrat before he switched over.

God bless our Country.

Book Review: "The Nine" By Jeanne McWilliams

Hannah has always wanted to be a mother. She never expected what would come next!

It's every parents dream to afford an affluent education for their child and Sam was no exception when she sent him to the prestigious New England Boarding School.

Under the guidance of the headmaster everything seemed to be running smoothly at Dunning until it wasn't & all hell broke loose.

Sexual misconduct has come to light and has exposed a secret undertaking worthy of a King.

Now it's all hands on deck as each member of The Nine is trying to stay afloat.

It's a brotherhood like no other with caves, tunnels, and the entire works.

Yet it's a video that is the downfall with implications that are far reaching with cash settlements being utilized in silencing those with power.

How will this one end you might wonder...

Read on and find out as The Nine is a must read thriller!

Book Review: "Sisters of Summer's End" By Lori Foster

As a single mom left to pick up the pieces after divorce from a not so fab childhood with toxicity reigning supreme I wanted to embrace this and run with it especially knowing about her son who wanted a father figure in his life.

I had high hopes for her new found career at the lakeside resort and the new friendships being formed especially with regard to Maris who also seemed to learn a lesson or two.
However, it was what I've found has become the new norm in the smut department of not romance but rather bed fellows and all that jazz.

It wasn't a romance but more an infatuation that eventually works in both their favors but for me I like the good old fashioned courtships not the hi, hello, jump in bed, ok now we marry kind of works.

One note is that the female heroine for me should be a strong and likeable character and not one seeking to be accepted for personal or professional gains.

One that is independent and determined to forge her own path and for me that was the part I seem to have missed here.

The writing was ok but I turn off during the hot and heavy scenes as I prefer more romance and a good strong story line that invites me in and grabs hold.

I hope you feel differently but suffice to say this was a good read just not my cup of tea.

Book Review: "Murder at Kensington Palace" By Andrea Penrose

A string of secrets await to be unraveled pertaining to a slew of murders that have plagued London.

Though Charlotte is utilizing an alias she is no doubt under pressure after revealing her truths pertaining to her background.

After her cousin is murdered and her twin brother is now the accused she turns to Wrexford for answers.

The tension escalates as Wrexford and Charlotte now become sleuths in an effort to find the real killer.

Gossip intensifies as rumors swirl not just around the fancy ballrooms but also in the darkest of places.

The tangled webs become more entwined as the questions arise about whether there's more to the murder than meets the eye.

Was he targeted, was this a gambling debt, was this pure jealousy from a romantic rival?

A purely entertaining new read that I highly recommend.

Thank you to Andrea, the publisher, Goodreads Giveaway for this ARC in exchange for this honest review.

Book Review: "Elevator Pitch" By Linwood Barclay

For someone who is claustrophobic with a fear of heights elevators have never been top on my lists especially those old creaky ones.

Lord knows you never know but this new work brings to light just how much can go wrong especially if one has a shady past and seeks to harm others.

I will never look at an elevator the same so thank you Mr. Barclay!

No really #GoingDown is not for me but this book is soaring to new heights and for good reason.

It turns out several elevators in several locations are having problems resulting in death.
However, the connections to them all are not quite as obvious.

Could the issues be caused from mechanical failure, inexperienced technicians, or something far worse like a terrorist running rampant in NYC?

What is known is we've already experienced 4 deaths from a free falling elevator, we just had 1 beheading from exiting an elevator between floors, and another 2 people crushed to death and now add 3 killed in NYC taxi that blew up and surely we have our hands full.

Could all these be related? Could there be a sabotage underway? Could these elevators be hacked from the outside with a specific device?

What I can note is Linwood Barclay has written a superb novel full of action, mystery, and suspense that leads readers to fear the worse and hope for the best.

In closing, "The things we do, the decisions we make, the way we treat other people, it all becomes part of the equation."

You can bet there was a reason this was written at the time it was written and I hope readers get to that point in which the light bulb moments turns on.

A fab read that I highly recommend!

Thank you to my fellow book blogger Jessica Robins @Twitter @JessMaPreviews for this copy!

Book Review: "Lock Me In" By Kate Simants

There has been much discussion on DID (Disassociative Identity Disorder) and Mental Illness and this book brings them both to light in our main character Ellie.

Ellie also suffers from a sleep disorder and it's so debilitating her mother must lock her in her bedroom at night to prevent further injury to self and others.

One person whose always assisted Ellie was Matt but now Matt is gone without a trace after Ellie finds herself injured w/o memory of the nights events.

Dr. Cox seems to want to help yet we know from past experiences not all who claim to help are there for the right reasons.

We also know that his secretary Samira is a wee bit shady in spots so there's a warning flag being attached here as psychotherapy is underway.

During the sessions it appears Siggy is the go to alter ego that's been haunting Ellie for years along with this recurring image of a young boy.

As the story progresses we learn the story behind that young boy and his tragic death.
We also learn that Ellie may not be suffering as much as we once presumed and perhaps she's simply surrounding by toxic individuals who are out for more sinister reasons.

This is a thriller of mass proportion so run don't walk to get a copy as soon as you can.

Thank you to Kate, the publisher, NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for this honest review.

Book Review: "Agent Jack" By Robert Hutton

Can you imagine trying to research something that's been kept hidden for many years unsealed and locked up tight?

Well folks Robert Hutton had his work cut out for him as he dug deep into the trenches to uncover some of the most unique and fascinating truths about the espionage and counter terrorism that ran rampant in the late 30's early 40's time period.

Eric Roberts was a bank clerk trying to infiltrate a group of Nazi sympathizers and working as a Gestapo spy.

Working undercover was a dangerous mission one in which could expose more than just truths as death was near with every tidbit of information.

As they say loose lips sink ships but this was one hell of a ride with plenty of top notch information to be gained from many of the higher ups in the game.

One thing worth mentioning is the spy warfare and images that were provided in this book were exceptional to see. German timers , family photos, the weaponry and tactics utilized were all just mind blowing.

Thank you to Robert, the publisher, NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for this honest review.

Book Review: "The Fifth Column" By Andrew Gross

It's a time of great turmoil as Europe is on the brink of war and Nazi supporters are growing by the numbers.

So much so they enter the bar in which Charlie works and that begins the change of his life.

Two years pass and now it's time to put up or shut up and join the war.

However, Charlie alongside his estranged wife and 6yo daughter Emma are simply trying to survive and move forward not wishing for any more toxicity in their lives.

Meanwhile, another couple take a liking in Emma and it has Charlie a bit unnerved.

As the story progresses we learn not everyone has sinister motives and wish to do others harm.

But why?

This story played out beautifully in exquisite detail. The chapters were short, nicely written,with a quick light and fluffy feel which for avid and fast readers was truly appreciated. Reminded me of the James Patterson novels in which you can breeze right through rather nicely.

A fab read that was packed with action, suspense, mystery, and intrigue.