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2.0 on the Masq Scale. Butterman (Time) Travel, Inc. by PK Hrezo #bookreview

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2.0 on the Masq Scale. Keeping Score by @JamiDeise #chicklit #bookreview

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2.0 on the Masq Scale. The God King by Adrian Mallabo #horror #bookreview

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Cover links to Amazon.com The God King Written by Adrian Mallabo 

2.0 on the Masq Scale. Foreign Identity by Becca J. Campbell #mystery #bookreview

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Cover links to Amazon.com Foreign Identity Written by Becca J. Campbell

A review from a demanding reader.

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Paper Dreams Cover links to Amazon Written by Phyllis J. Burton

Bare bones of a good story. #bookreview

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Wide Awake Academy of the Fallen Series Written by Daniele Lanzarotta

Read why this reader was left cold. #bookreview

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Pieces Written by Chad Schimke

The synopsis of the book really fooled me. #bookreview

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The Liar's Guide to South America Written by Mike Delwiche

Although the story premise had promise, ... #bookreview

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Wide Awake Academy of the Fallen Series Written by Daniele Lanzarotta

The Saico Chronicles: Part Two by Miranda Doerfler (review)

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Buffer The Saico Chronicles Part Two Written by Miranda Doerfler Genre: Horror Book Synopsis Murder, mystery, thrills and chills. Step into a world much like your own, but filled to the brim with terror and mayhem. Psychotic killers and supernatural beings. Dark cabins and abandoned houses. Blind dates, virtual reality, horror conventions and apocalyptic survival stories. All of these and more can be found in the works of Miranda Doerfler. But be careful: it's not the danger you see that gets you. It's the one that hides in the shadows.

"Lack of any truly likable or unlikable character gives this story no one to root for, or against."

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The Secret of Green Hills Written by Lorraine Venter Genre: Mystery Book Synopsis Green Hills is a picturesque little town with its surrounding mountains and the tranquil river that flows through it like a silver snake. The very relaxed atmosphere to the small town is perfect for a weekend away from home. But when a young woman named Elizabeth Mcfarlaine is found dead by the river, the town's tranquil peace is shattered. Inspector Rothman and Constable Cromwell investigate the murder, but time is ticking when another woman is murdered. Who could be behind the murders? could revenge be the motive? Discover the answers as you unravel the Secret of Green Hills!

"Despite being 131k words long this story doesn’t really have all that much happen in it."

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Path to Vengeance Written by W. H. Cann Genre: Science Fiction Book Synopsis When his brother, father and fiancée are killed by Krelathan raiders, Grogaan’s life is ripped apart, causing grief, anger and rage. He vows his revenge and sets about on his ‘path to vengeance’ by purchasing four starfighters for him and his friends, which they extensively modify to give them the advantage in battle. As a result of his intense emotional trauma brought on by his losses, he experiences troubling and disturbing dreams, leading to bouts of severe depression. Feeling guilty over the loss of his loved ones, especially his fiancée, Grogaan avoids romantic involvement until Joeen, his brother’s former fiancée re-enters his life, causing him more emotional turmoil. This is further compounded when he meets Ellarna and falls head over heals for her. When their ships are finished, Grogaan and his friends prove their piloting skills and spearhead the counter offensive against the Krela...

"...a book I’m afraid I cannot recommend to anyone."

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The Ideal Man by James Conrad Genre: Romance Book Synopsis Twenty-nine-year-old Grace Watts is feeling stifled in her marriage to David Watts, a successful real estate agent. He is financially secure, but is insensitive, unimaginative, sexually inept and sometimes cruel. As Grace seeks meaning in her life, David becomes annoyed at what he considers “erratic behavior” and frustrated that his wife refuses to let anybody dominate her. Furthermore, he is tempted by the affections of Lana Dyson, his colleague from the real estate agency who is waiting for his increasingly fragile marriage to disintegrate so that she can have him all to herself. However, Grace remains with him because she has a fear of being alone. Grace crosses paths with Anthony Parris, an artist who opts for one-night stands because of a fear of intimacy. She becomes disgusted when she sees him in the arms of many different women, but when she unwittingly attends one of his exhibitions, she becomes increa...

"While the premise of this novel seemed interesting the novel itself has a lot of flaws..."

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House Trap by Mike Mauthor Genre: Horror Book Synopsis Rachel Evans is a sixteen year old overachiever who would take nothing less than to achieve her goal of getting into Dartmouth College. But Rachel’s life would never be the same once she stepped into the house of Alicia Hausefalle, the most popular girl in Wedds High School. Rachel was there to tutor her. She never expected to meet two strangers who were ready to end her life.

"While the book has many problems which dissuaded me as a reader, it was not completely lacking."

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Legends of Auryona: Return of the Queen by T. D. Wulf Genre: Fantasy Book Synopsis From tattered scrolls, through time and war, many of the legends of Auryona have survived. The Return of the Queen is one such legend. Just days after Eire's King fell in battle, the country was plunged into terror. The queen and princess were missing and Prince Terquin announced that they had left in the night and were presumed dead. Years went by and tyranny, war, and bloodshed mixed with rumors that the queen still lived. Terquin and Hrolf fought over their father's throne, using the people as their weapons. It seemed as if nothing could be done to save the people and the land from the darkness that shrouded them. One man broke away from Terquin and waged his own war. Morgard, loyal to the king and queen, served Terquin for too long. He broke ranks and set out for eastern Eire. There he will make his stand, there he will wait for his Queen. Morgard's actions will turn the ...