Review of Pirate King

Pirate King By Laurie R. King

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         If you haven’t read the series let me stop you right now and send you back to the beginning with The Beekeeper's Apprentice (1994) ISBN 0-312-10423-5    The Beekeeper's Apprentice is the first in the series of books about Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes. I never thought that anyone could do Holmes the justice that the original author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, but Laurie R. King comes awful close. Scroll down to below the list of the Sherlock Holmes and Mary Russell for the review of Pirate King.

A Monstrous Regiment of Women (1995) ISBN 0-312-13565-3

A Letter of Mary (1997) ISBN 0-312-14670-1

The Moor (1998) ISBN 0-312-16934-5

O Jerusalem (1999) ISBN 0-553-11093-4

(Although written fifth in sequence, the events in this book take place during the latter part of those described in The Beekeeper's Apprentice)

Justice Hall (2002) ISBN 0-553-11113-2

The Game (2004) ISBN 0-553-80194-5

Locked Rooms (2005) ISBN 0-553-80197-X

The Language of Bees (2009) ISBN 0-553-80454-5

The God of the Hive (2010) ISBN 0-553-80554-1

Author:Laurie R.King

Review of Pirate King

I love Pirates of Penzance I was very excited but I wondered how Ms. King would take this story and use it with in a story about people making a movie. At first I was disappointed that Sherlock Holmes didn’t appear in the story until much, much later but as I followed along with Mary and her adventure I became intrigued with the story and the characters she was meeting. The background and research for this story was done well as are all her books the historical facts are extremely accurate and fun to read. I loved how she tied the story together with the movie making and the actual events that take place, however I must say I was still a little disappointed in how tiny the role of Sherlock Holmes there was in the book itself .It takes nearly two one third of the book before you really even read about Sherlock and then it seems to be more of an after-thought then the Sherlock Holmes she wrote about in previous books. That said the storyline was very good despite the missing Holmes and I did enjoy it. It was a rich fun story and if you like a great pirate story you will enjoy this book.

3★★★ out of  5  ★★★★★

Review Paradox Progeny of Innocence

Paradox -Progeny of Innocence

By Patti Roberts
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I had read “Paradox-The Angels are Here" see review here http://bit.ly/wl0Otx and I looked forward to reading the second in the series and Progeny of Innocence did not disappoint. This book had such a captivating story woven intricately between the pages that this reader could not put down the story until its completion. I enjoyed the richness of the characters and all the facades of their personalities. The characters come alive and you can picture each and every one of them with the descriptions the author gives.All the questions I wondered about with the first book were answered. 

In the book Juliette narrates  and you learn how she was reborn repeatedly and finally settled in Grace. Grace doesn't recall all the details of her past lives though she doesn't sometimes get glimmers through dreams and impressions. She knows that she must recall the past when strange things start happening around her and a killer is loose. She is drawn to the new boy Damon and can’t understand the instant attraction. Angela is still trying to protect Grace but it is more difficult for her as Grace is getting older and will not be swayed as easy as she once was.

I liked the little girl Grace but the development in the character of Grace in this novel  makes you see how strong Grace really is becoming as a young woman.

I also really enjoyed was the introduction of Keyla of The Bakhna Rakna who is fighting the bad angels on her own terms. I look forward to finding more about her and her fight and how she and possibly Grace will come together in the next book to save the world in the battle between the warring Angels.

I truly enjoyed this book and if you like paranormal books with intricate plots and  a rich story you will too.

5 ★★★★★ out of  5  ★★★★★

Review of Bootscootin Blahniks

Bootscootin Blahniks

By D.D. Scott

Roxy Rae Vaughn is tired of living in her parent’s spotlight and on their dime. She wants to make a go of it her own as a clothes designer so she starts her own shop in a little corner of a feed store. She has sunk every dime of her money into this hop to make a go of it. so imagine her dismay when she rear ends a cowboy and doesn’t have the money to fix his truck. Cowboy turned tomato farmer Zayne McDonald is intrigued by Roxy and thinks hard to keep her around.

This book was alight feel good book.. Roxy is a feisty caring individual with a heart of gold and Zayne is just the kind of man you want the protagonist to find. The vivid descriptions took this reader on a bootscootin good time as she imagined all the reactions between Roxy and Zayne. Truly a book you’ll want to read if you love a good romance.

4 stars out of five

★★★★ out of ★★★★★

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The Drorgon's Slayer's Choice

The Drorgon's Slayer's Choice 
By Tahlia Newland


Julia finds hits her head and that is when her journey begins learning about the Gods and their purpose and how she could help. This is a story of renewal and romance as Julia is offered her heart’s desire but must prove that she is worthy of it. An enchanting story the reader can really enjoy from the beginning to the end. 

4 ★★★★ stars out of 5 ★★★★★

Review Chill Run

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Review of Chill Run 
by Russell Brooks

      Chill Run is an action packed thriller with a captivating and complex story that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat.

Eddie the main character is the average guy he’s struggling in his twenties and getting a lot of flak from family about his ambitions. He’s a writer who is finding it hard to break the glass ceiling to get his book published. His parents think he’s wasting his time writing and should go to school like his sister Denise whose is going to Harvard medical in January.

Eddie’s friend and roommate Corey, and Corey’s girlfriend Jordyn; think he should stage an event to get publishers interested in publishing his book. Eddie at first thinks it is a foolish idea but when Eddie loses his job, fights with his parents, and worries about rent money he is much more receptive to Corey and Jordyn's idea to get his book published. Jordyn uses her connections to set Eddie up with a celebrity, however things go horribly wrong for him when the client turns out to be suicidal and ends up revealing to Eddie details of a billion dollar financial fraud scheme.
 Remorseful Eddie confesses all about his media idea and goes in the washroom to cancel the expose but while he’s there two men kill his client. The next thing Eddie know he is on the run with Corey and then Jordyn from cops and the bad guys. To prove his innocence and save their lives he must remember a five minute conversation with the dead client and unravel secrets. I just could put this book down as I wanted to find out what would happen next to Eddie.

I fell in love with the main character and his friends Corey and Jordyn and hope that the writer will choose to make these characters into a series of books as they are exceptional rich characters I’d like to get to know even better. I have a new favourite thriller writer.

5 stars ★★★★★ out of five stars ★★★★★

You can purchase Russell's book at www.russellparkway.com
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Review- The Santa Shop

Review The Santa Shop by Tim Greaton

I love holiday stories well written ones touch the heart and make you think and The Santa Shop by Tim Greaton is no exception. This story is a charming heartwarming Christmas story that will make you weep and smile with joy. Written in the first person you see the world completely from the view of this broken homeless man Skip. Your heart will be in your mouth throughout the story as you feel everything this character feels. I don’t want to give too much away so I’ll just say read this story you’ll be glad you did.

I highly recommend this book.
5 stars ★★★★★out of 5★★★★★

Review of Barbarian Girl

Barbarian Girl by Noah Murphy
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Liza is a fifteen year old girl who comes home to find an axe implanted in her bed, before she can even begin to comprehend why, she is transformed into a muscular ripped defined taller woman. Her skin once milky white is now tanned. She has been chosen by the Axe of Borin to be the Borin wielder (the first female ever to have this position). The government who monitors all citizens’ changes comes after Liza to make sure she is on their side. After all if you don’t work for the government than you are an enemy of the government. They want her to immediately step into action but her next door neighbour (a retired government agent and super hero) Sarah Sapphire steps in saving Liza and insisting Liza needs to be trained.This is where the story begins as Liza must go on rapid journey of self-discovery and grow up fast to be the Borin wielder.She must learn to be the hero she was picked to be and learn the most the most important lesson that no heroine stands alone.

While the book is a good read some parts seem a little rushed and could be explained more. For instance when she finds the sword she just jumps to thoughts of revenge, perhaps Liza is aware of the legend of the Borin Axe but that is never explained. There are a few instances of this throughout the book where the author surges ahead with the story without explaining. That said it is a very interesting take on a world where super heroes and powers are the normal; Barbarian Girl is a interesting look at being a teenager and having greatness thrust upon you. However I must caution against language and sexual situations that are contained in the book, this book is for a mature teen audience.

   3   stars out of five
★★★ out of ★★★★★