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Reviewer's Choice
Still a Steelers Fan
Brad Andrew Shutzberg
Xlibris Corporation
436 Walnut Street, 11th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106
1401065031 $20.99 www.xlibris.com
Still A Steelers Fan is the personal testimony and memoir of Brad Andrew Shutzber, a gay man
who
candidly and engaging reveals what it is like to live in the closet, hiding one's sexual orientation,
and
also what it means to finally come out and be honest to friends, associates, and family. Written
specifically to answer the questions of his own parents, Still A Steelers Fan is very highly
recommended for providing valuable personal experience and insights for others who have might
have questions about friends and family members with a non-heterosexual orientation, or who
may
be debating life outside the closet for themselves.
Jumping Lightyears
Dr. H
Xlibris Corporation
436 Walnut Street, 11th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106
1401054544 $22.99 www.xlibris.com
Jumping Lightyears: The Evolution Of Interstellar Travel by mystic, philosopher and scientist Dr.
H,
is an intriguing metaphysical study of how interstellar travel might be possible not through
contemporary physics (which currently seem to refute it), but rather through advanced powers of
the
mind and mystical experience. Jumping Lightyears refutes traditional concepts of religion as a
means
of expanding one's spirituality, but instead embraces the depths of the Self as a means of
traversing
the stars. Jumping Lightyears is a thought-provoking, iconoclastic metaphysical study written by
an
author who has borne witness to a UFO at close range and recommended reading for students of
cutting edge metaphysical studies.
Prism
David St. John
Arctos Press
PO Box 401, Sausalito, CA 94966-0401
0965701573 $22.00 http://members.aol.com/Runes
Prism is an outstanding collection of brief, simple, memorable free-verse poems by David St. John
which are vividly illustrated with full-color illustrations by Lance Patigian, and which are
reminiscent
of the mystery and inspiration of modern art. Emotional, provocative, and stunning to behold, the
poetry and artwork blend into a unique and unforgettable whole. Red Python: I didn't see it until
she
stretched out/One leg as she shifted her weight/On the chair at the conference table where/We'd
been discussing some detail so arcane//Even the academic horseshit flies had grown bored//&
beneath the steel grey silk of that pant leg/Flicked quick as a tongue with a single razor-toed
boot/Scaled unmistakably with the stripped skin/Of some sacred serpent slicked still/& dyed the
same shade as//The memory of some ancient sacrifice where/The stones themselves had grown
bloody as hope/& as I caught her eye for just an instant//I felt all that useless human breath
squeezed
out of me
In, and Of
Jack Haas
Iconoclast Press
Suite 144, 3495 Cambie St., Vancouver, BC V5Z 4R3
0973100710 $18.00 1-604-682-3269 ext. 8832 www.iconoclastpress.com
In, And Of: Memoirs Of A Mystic Journey Along Canada's Wild West Coast is an enthralling,
true-life account of Jack Hass' personal travels through the wilderness of coastal British
Columbia.
His excursions embraced both the natural splendor that surrounded him, and a continuing quest to
better understand the workings of the self. Because of its philosophical, emotional, and insightful
narrative, In, And Of is very strongly recommended reading for students of metaphysics and the
contemplative life.
The Deepest Wound
Linda Crockett
Writer's Showcase/iUniverse.com, Inc.
5220 South 16th Street, #200, Lincoln, NE 68512-1274
0595199224 $23.95 www.iuniverse.com
The Deepest Wound: How A Journey To El Salvador Led To Healing From Mother-Daughter
Incest by Linda Crockett, is a powerful and personal testimony of her own life journey that draws
parallels between healing from sadistic parental abuse and recovering from political torture. An
insightful journey to how the scars of terrible, repeated trauma can be accepted, and adapted,
without
sacrificing one's ability to pursue hopes and dreams. The Deepest Wound is profoundly candid,
deeply moving and highly recommended reading.
Silence And The Soul
Ellen Miller and Gary Sherman
Inner Harmonics Press
PO Box 1173, Palo Alto, CA 94302
1886594023 $16.95 1-877-218-1414 www.deepening.com
Collaboratively written by Ellen Miller and Gary Sherman (creators of the Perceptual Integration
Process), Silence And The Soul: Awakening Inner Wisdom is a deeply spiritual book about
traversing a journey of consciousness. Miller and Sherman cogently describe the soul-searching
effects of listening to the wisdom of one's Inner Teacher, and drawing upon connections between
emotional cleansing and a higher level of outreach to the world around us. Highly recommended
reading for students of spirituality, Silence And The Soul is a profound metaphysical and personal
testimony to the evolution of perception, both within and beyond the five senses.
Doctor's Journal
Dr. Emanuel M. Cane, D.C.
1st Books Library
2511 West 3rd Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
0759632049 $16.50 1-800-839-8640
Ably written by Emanuel M. Cane, D.C., a chiropractor with over 50 years of experience,
Doctor's
Journal: A Guide For Senior Longevity is a solid and well-rounded guide to maintaining and
improving the quality of one's life in spite of the inevitable progression of age. Presented in plain,
simple, accessible language for the non-specialist general reader, Doctor's Journal aptly covers
recommended simple exercises, tips for good nutrition, ways to guard against common ailments
such
as stroke, sprains, and high blood pressure, and a great deal more. Doctor's Journal is highly
recommended as being an excellent primer for taking good care of oneself in one's golden years -
and it's never too soon to get into good health habits no matter what your age!
Marine Corps Detectives
James B. Benson, Jr.
Chesapeake Book Publishers
1400 South Sunkist, SP. 199, Anaheim, CA 92806
0970794002 $TBA 1-714-956-0408 Jimsue199@email.msn.com
Marine Corps Detectives by James B. Benson, Jr. (a retired U.S. Marine Corps Criminal
Investigator) is a collection of over forty true stories of marine corps law enforcers charged with
the
responsibility of tracking down and arresting the perpetrators of a crime. Straightforward,
brusque,
yet quite solid in its information, Marine Corps Detectives is a unique and simply fascinating look
at
real human experiences in the stark yet absolutely necessary world of military law enforcement.
Marine Corps Detectives is highly recommended reading and an unusual addition to any academic
or
personal Military Studies or Criminology reference collection.
Out of the Ruins: A New York Record
Jean Holabird
Gingko Press
5768 Paradise Drive, Suite J, Corte Madera, CA 94925
1584231165 $19.95 www.gingkopress.com
Compiled and edited by Jean Holabird, Out Of The Ruins: A New York Record is a unique
memorial tribute to those who perished and to those who survived the tragic events of the
September 11 attacks. Out Of The Ruins is filled from cover to cover with emotional and
commemorative watercolor paintings (all of which are presented in vibrant full-color) capturing
the
cruelties of reality and the resplendence of hope in simple, memorable shapes and patterns. Lines
of
brief poetry accompany most of the watercolors, creating a profound, combined artistic event.
Out
Of The Ruins is very highly recommended as an unforgettable, bittersweet memorial volume.
Spanish Lingo For The Savvy Gringo
Elizabeth Reid, MA, DRe
In One Ear Publications
PO Box 847, Round Rock, TX 78680-0847
1881791084 $14.95 1-800-431-1579
Spanish Lingo For The Savvy Gringo is a superbly organized and presented "do-it-yourself" guide
to
the Spanish language, culture and slang - not just common expressions, but also curse words,
severe
insults, and the Spanish equivalents of the most vicious and dirty gutter talk, as well as lighter
common verbal outbursts and expressions. It is not in dictionary form, instead arranged so that
slang
can be looked up by subject or usage. Each Spanish slang word or phrase is presented in detail
with
its literal meaning, the history of its usage, its ties to a specific Spanish-speaking country,
comparative definitions in English, and basically everything the studious Spanish speaker needs to
know in order to better understand Spanish slang. Spanish Lingo For The Savvy Gringo is a
unique
and very highly recommended supplement to the Spanish-language and usage textbooks
(especially
for travelers and students in Spanish speaking communities and countries) that most assuredly do
not teach this information!
The Self-Help Shelf
Coaching For An Extraordinary Life
Terri Levine
Lahaska Publishing
PO Box 1147, Buckingham, PA 18912
0965053474 $14.99 www.lahaskapublishing.com
Coaching For An Extraordinary Life is a collection of sound advice from professional coach Terri
Levine (Founder, Comprehensive Coach U., The Professional's Coach Training Program), who
offers a wealth of "user friendly" tips, tricks, and techniques for coping with the common woes of
everyday life. From learning the art of deep listening, to building up one's mind, body, and spirit,
to
the joy of helping others achieve their goals, Coaching For An Extraordinary Life is a simple,
inspiring, practical guide to self-improvement, and a potentially life-changing catalyst which is
especially recommended for the non-specialist general reader seeking to improve the day-to-day
quality of their lives and life experiences.
Drive Yourself Sane
Susan Presby Kodish & Bruce I. Kodish
Extensional Publishing
PO Box 50490, Pasadena, CA 91115-0490
0970066465 $18.00 www.amazon.com
Now in its revised second edition, Drive Yourself Sane: Using The Uncommon Sense Of General
Semantics by Susan and Bruce Kodish (recipients of the J. Talbot Winchell Award for their work
in
general semantics) is a practical-minded look at the semantics of the English language, how they
affect interpersonal communication, and how individuals can use knowledge of the underlying
meanings between phrases and words to improve their understanding and interaction with fellow
human beings. Drive Yourself Sane is highly recommended for its informed and informative
examination of the practical side of language science, and for its accessible to both the formal
student of linguistics and the non-specialist general reader with an interest in the effects of
communication upon personal development.
Great Failures Of The Extremely Successful
Steve Young
Tallfellow Press
1180 S. Beverly Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90035
1931290172 $24.95 www.tallfellow.com
Great Failures Of The Extremely Successful by Steve Young (a man who failed college four
times;
discharged from the army after three months; divorced; fired from 23 jobs in the summer of 1968;
failed businessman; losing contestant on both "The Dating Game" and "The Gong Show";
dropped
from four literary agencies; and the recipient of a "gazillion" book, television and film rejections)
is a
collection of unique anecdotes about the stumbling blocks many famous and wealthy people
encountered on the way to success, ranging from basketball star Bill Walton, to humorist Steve
Allen, to advocate Erin Brockovich. Offering valuable life lessons, and most of all, emphasizing
the
importance of getting back on the metaphorical horse after being thrown, Great Failures Of The
Extremely Successful is an enjoyable, enlightening, motivating, and highly recommended addition
to
any self-help, self-improvement reading list or library reference collection.
How To Stay Married & Love It!
Nancy Landrum & Jim Landrum
River Publishing
PO Box 27433, Anaheim, CA 92809-0114
0971931429 $17.95 1-866-276-8571
How To Stay Married & Love It! Solving The Puzzle Of Soulmate Marriage by Nancy and Jim
Landrum is an informed and informative guide written in response to today's regrettably high
divorce
rate. Individual chapters focus on communication difficulties, motivating oneself to be respectful
to
one's partner even when inwardly seething, and learning to devote one's heart to a relationship.
How
To Stay Married & Love It! is a highly recommended, "reader friendly" guide that offers a
multitude
of new insights into the conflicts, difficulties, and rewards of married life.
Touchstones To Remembering Your Spirit
Norma Jennings
We-Publish.com
7709 Mines Road, PMB AJ01-1, Laredo, TX 78045
1931335311 $12.95 1-301-608-3580,
http://www.ebook-case.com/Shop/buytouchstones.htm
Accessibly written by educator, humanitarian, intuitive healer, and ordained African-American
minister Norma Jennings, Touchstones To Remembering Your Spirit is a testimony spiritual
blessing
and raising consciousness blending folk tradition, reverence for divine grace and ways to nourish
inner wellness. Touchstones To Remembering Your Spirit is highly recommended as an insightful,
emotional look at means by which ordinary people can better incorporate spirituality into their
daily
lives.
Message Of Hope
Kathleen Gage
Turning Point, Inc.
2120 South 700 East, Suite H251, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
0965815943 $10.95 http://www.turningpointpresents.com
In Message Of Hope: Inspirational Thoughts For Uncertain Times, public speaker, training,
consultant, and author Kathleen Gage offers invaluable, inspirational, highly recommended
perspectives for dealing with life's uncertainties, especially those arising from change, loss, death,
and fear. Each single page observation is worth of contemplation and reflection. Clarity: I enjoy
the
quiet time I share with myself. In the silence of my mind and heart I can connect with my purpose
in
a most peaceful way. I can tune into the clarity that is meant to be mine. I give thanks for the
goodness that has been bestowed upon me. I give thanks for the clarity as it unfolds.
Meeting Wisdom
Brian L.
Meeting Wisdom Publishing
PO Box 320786, Los Gatos, CA 95032
0971877912 $16.95 meetingwisdom.com
Meeting Wisdom by Brian L. is an impressive compendium of penetrating, inspiring wisdom
arising
from the experience of attending and participating in 12-step meetings, whether for Alcoholics
Anonymous or any number of other addiction recovery 12-step programs. Highly recommended
reading, Meeting Wisdom provides a wealth of informed and informative insights into the difficult
path to recovery, and what it means to commit to a clean and sober life will hold great value to
readers of all backgrounds, and whether they are currently involved in a particular 12-step
program
or not.
Thrival!
Dr. Paul O. Radde
Path Lighter Press
1500 Riverside Drive, Suite 810, Austin, TX 78741
0962587214 $25.00 1-800-966-8333
Thrival!: How To Have An Above Average Day Every Day is an inspiring self-help book by
international speaker and consultant Paul O. Radde. Thrival! nurtures the psyche of the reader
with
guidelines to opening oneself to the world, accepting reality, nurturing oneself, creating and
maintaining a positive attitude, and much, much more. Thrival! is highly recommended as an
outgoing, "user friendly" guide packed from cover to cover with solid self-help advice for anyone
seeking life's satisfactions and fulfillments regardless of their past or current circumstances.
The Fiction Shelf
The Dead File
Kevin O'Morrison
Xlibris Corporation
436 Walnut Street, 11th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106
1401000037 $16.00 www. xlibris.com
Set in 1950's America, The Dead File is a novel by Kevin O'Morrison about the infamous TV
blacklist during the equally infamous era of Joe McCarthy and the congressional HUAC
investigations, and how it permanently changed one actor's life. Insightful, sometimes sad, yet a
powerfully charged saga of the struggle to find meaning and dictate one's own existence when the
telephones stop ringing with offers and no one will tell you why -- The Dead File is highly
recommended reading and as contemporary as the recently past "American Patriots" act of
congress.
Still Life With Fish And Other Stories
Laurence Klinger
Xlibris Corporation
436 Walnut Street, 11th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106
1401031838 $20.99 www.xlibris.com laurenceklinger@laurenceklinger.com
Still Life With Fish And Other Stories is a highly recommended anthology of stories by Laurence
Klinger that toy with the boundaries of reality with chilling and transcendental effects. From office
clerks who use archery to alleviate the tedium of their dreary lives, to a fig tree at the center of the
Universe that is the site of traded fantasies, to a prostitute who is offered great wealth to expose
her
naked soul, Still Life With Fish And Other Stories pushes literary boundaries to give the reader
new
and unusual ways of looking at this old world and we struggling creatures who populate it.
Growing Young
Dean Warren
Xlibris Corporation
436 Walnut Street, 11th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106
1401051634 $19.54 www.xlibris.com
Growing Young by Dean Warren is an adventurous and intriguing science fiction novel about Dr.
Mark Langer, an old man who is presented with a cure for aging. Langer undertakes the treatment
and reverses his aging body to one the status of a robust and health 25 years. Yet in a world
already
crushed with overpopulation, how is he to see that this magnificent achievement is not abused for
malevolent ends? Growing Young accomplishes what science fiction does best -- provides the
reader with a profound and thoughtful saga about how the possibility of immortality could affect
human society as a whole.
Centurion
Peter W. Mitsopoulos
Xlibris Corporation
436 Walnut Street, 11th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106
1401027407 $18.69 www.xlibris.com
Set in A.D. 9 and based on an actual event in Roman history, Centurion: A Novel Of Ancient
Rome
by Peter W. Mitsopoulos is the story of Glaxus Valtinius, a Senior Centurion who must confront
betrayal and incompetence during his last duty station before he can return to Rome and pursue
his
destiny with the woman he loves. Powerful, emotional, and vivid in its presentation of
turn-of-the-millennium life, Centurion is an unforgettable and highly recommended historical
novel,
which is also available in hardcover ($28.79) and ebook ($8.00) editions.
And Gladly Teach
Brian Libby
1st Books Library
2511 West 3rd Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
0759654042 $18.50 1-800-839-8640
And Gladly Teach is an upbeat, humorous novel by Brian Libby about an Episcopal boarding and
prep school with a bit more than its fair share of problems. The Headmaster is dyslexic and
incompetent, the athletic program is out of control, money is running out, the chaplain practices
dark magical arts, and the food is gut-shakingly bad. Rollicking funny and tragically astute, And
Gladly Teach is highly recommended as a wry, ironic tale about a private institution of learning
where anything that can be corrupted -- is.
Scum & Other Tales
Richard Bellush, Jr.
Robert D. Reed Publishers
750 La Playa Street, Suite 647, San Francisco, CA 94121
1931741190 $24.95 www.rdrpublishers.com
Scum & Other Tales is an engaging and eclectic selection of twelve short stories by Richard
Bellush,
Jr., about a series of eccentric characters, each one just barely on the other side of reality. From a
would-be vampire killer, to the intelligence-challenged survivors of an asteroid impact, to the
sellers
of a substance called "Scum" that embodies all the worst traits of junk food and then some, Scum
&
Other Tales never disappoints in its out-of-this world settings that hold up a curved,
funhouse-style
mirror to the dark twists of reality.
The Journals Of Emlyn Harness
Clayton Laurence Cheek
Glyptodont Publishing
551 W. Cordova Road #214, Santa Fe, NM 87505-4100
0967819407 $23.95 www.glyptodont.net
The Journals Of Emlyn Harness by Clayton Laurence Cheek is an exciting, emotional, well
wrought
tale set in the old west. The engaging novel is presented partly through journal entries represented
by a written script simulating sleek handwriting, and partly with more traditionally typeset text
narration. The Journals Of Emlyn Harness is highly recommended with its unique narrative flavor
coloring a gritty, personal saga steeped with the feel of the hot sun and the memories of a bygone
era.
Only In America
John Soltez
Gansevoort Press
PO Box 30962, New York, NY 10011-9992
0971016801 $21.95 1-212-727-2875 www.amazon.com
John Soltez's debut novel, Only In America, is the story of Doug Murphy, a Midwestern career
man whose life and sleepy town are caught up in the sweeping fervor generated by a Louisianan
Presidential candidate with a unique oratorical genius. Hope, fear, unrest, protests and prophets
mark this roller coaster ride of a raucous and highly recommended novel, leading up to the
surprising climax.
Honor Among Thieves
Rosalie More
NovelBooks, Inc.
PO Box 661, Douglas, MA 01516
1931696667 $17.95 www.novelbooksinc.com
Rosalie More's Honor Among Thieves is a superbly written novel of suspense, intrigue, and
gunplay
set in the Old West as a woman on the run and an outlaw must work together to rescue their
loved
ones from marauders. Romance and fierce action combine in this enthralling, adventurous,
thoroughly entertaining saga. Honor Among Thieves is the stuff of which blockbuster movies and
high-rated television mini-series are made!
The Scottish Thistle
Cindy Vallar
NovelBooks, Inc.
PO Box 661, Douglas, MA 01516
1591050340 $19.95 www.novelbooksinc.com
Set in 1745 Scotland, an era marked by bloodshed and rebellion, The Scottish Thistle is an deftly
written historical novel of uneasy alliances, a call to arms, and a blood oath sworn and reinforced
through a marriage of strangers. Chieftain Rory MacGregroy puts her clan's welfare ahead of her
own and weds a stranger. Then an oath sworn on the dirk compels Duncan Cameron to forge an
uneasy alliance with Rory, unaware that a Stewart prince comes to the Highlands to wage war
against the usurper who sits upon the throne. The Scottish Thistle is a powerful and highly
recommended novel of strength and survival, conflicted love and compelling duty, spotlighting the
intricacy of Scottish war and politics.
The Measure Of The Universe
Ellen Larson
Saga SF
473 17th St. #6, Brooklyn, NY 11215-6226
0966987748 $12.95 http://savvypress.com/sagasf/index.html
The Measure Of The Universe by Ellen Larson is the story of an archeologist from Aldebaran
who
arrives in the Greek isles for the purpose of studying ancient inscriptions. He meets a
sharp-tongued
professor of paleography and the alien teams up with the human, joined by a mutual love of
exploring ancient ruins and writings, only to discover a hidden plot against both their worlds. The
Measure Of The Universe is enthusiastically recommended to science fiction enthusiasts as an
original, wild, and fun-loving romp touching on limits between and beyond human and nonhuman
cultures alike.
Second Chances
Lynne Norris
Yellow Rose Books
c/o Renaissance Alliance Publishing
PMB 238, 8691 9th Avenue, Port Arthur, TX 77642
1930928297 $19.99 1-800-720-3913 www.rapbooks.biz
Second Chances by Lynne Norris is an entrancing, romantic, alternative lifestyle novel. Alex
Margulies is a strong-willed chief attending physician at the emergency department of a
community
medical center. When Regina Kingston, a resident doctor with considerable talent, joins the staff
there is an inevitable clash between two confident and dominant personalities, each of which is
spurred by each woman's hidden demons. Alex and Regina must find their own ways to cope with
the past, and learn to open herself to love once more in this emotional and sensual tale.
The Jiangxi Virus
Steven Schlossstein
Stratford Books
Phenix & Phenix (publicity)
30 Amberwood Parkway, Ashland, OH 44805
0962706027 $15.95 1-800-247-6553
The Jiangxi Virus: A Novel Of Bioterror by Steven Schlossstein is a gripping story about a deadly
pathogenic threat whose origins are in China. The Center for Disease Control assigns their top
detective, Dr. Ellen Chou, to the all-important task of saving America from a microscopic lethal
threat. Beset by terrorist aims, insufferable bureaucracy, and an ever-decreasing supply of time,
Dr.
Ellen Chou has her work cut out for her in this fast-paced saga. Not for the faint of heart, The
Jiangxi Virus is a gripping and highly recommended read from first page to last.
The Circle
H. Edward Schmidt
Upper Falls Books
PO Box 85, Upper Falls, Maryland 21156
0971757607 $24.95 1-410-592-7996 www.upperfallsbooks.com
Set in the Holy Land during the early 1900s, before and during World War I, The Circle: Terror
And
Triumph In The Holy Land by H. Edward Schmidt is a compelling historical fiction about the
Poletsky family of Arach, his wife Rivka, and their two children Sarah and Yitzhak. They are a
Jewish family who live on the sacred soil of Palestine even as war erupts all around them. As the
fate
of the land is debated and promised, the family's son joins the Circle, a hard-core and extreme
Zionist group committed to murdering its enemies, while the daughter embraces a vision of a free
Palestinian state with both Jewish and Arab citizens. Crisscross pressures and childhood
friendships
create multiple conflicts in this heated page-turner of a novel.
Furnace
William Alan Rieser
iUniverse.com, Inc.
5220 South 16th Street, #200, Lincoln, NE 68512-1274
0595233082 $16.95 www.iuniverse.com
Furnace by William Alan Rieser is a shocking and impressively written novel about an
investigation
into a young woman's unusual death which was ruled by the authorities to be a case of human
spontaneous combustion. The investigation reveals a dark, twisted, and utterly murderous psychic
plot. Terror, ruthlessness, and supernatural disregard for human limits and life mark this
unpredictable, unique, and highly recommended saga.
Niagara Fall
Stephen F. Wilcox
Mystery and Suspense Press/iUniverse.com
5220 South 16th Street, #200, Lincoln, NE 68512-1274
0595221467 $18.95 www.iuniverse.com
Niagara Fall: A Novel Of Crime And Comedy by Stephen F. Wilcox offers the reader a dramatic,
flourishing, twisted narrative that blends black comedy with sudden violence and motives cloaked
with intrigue. When a suburban house wife hires an inept hit man to assassinate her husband, it
kick-starts a spiraling, snowballing chain of events in this humorous and edgy adventure
novel.
Fate
Mary Jane
Writers Club Press/iUniverse.com
5220 South 16th Street, #200, Lincoln, NE 68512-1274
0595189857 $16.95 www.iuniverse.com
Fate by Mary Jane is a deftly written novel showcasing the eternal dilemma of destiny versus free
will. A successful attorney turned incompetent bank robber and a mysterious woman become
entangled in an amazing quest along the length and breadth of America, with unforseen
consequences awaiting their zigzag journey, in which each will have to make a final, life-changing
decision once and for all. Fate is an original, exciting, enthralling, carnival ride of a read.
Cherish The Magic
Gioacchino Giampapa
Writers Club Press/iUniverse.com
5220 South 16th Street, #200, Lincoln, NE 68512-1274
0595006876 $20.95 www.iuniverse.com
Gioacchino (Jack) Giampapa's Cherish The Magic: A Novel Of Uncompromising Honor is the
engaging story of Gianni Giancarlo, a Fort Lauderdale teen who enlists in the Air Force during the
Vietnam War, hoping that by doing so he can preempt being drafted into Army and thereby avoid
worst of the bloodletting. His hopes are dashed as he must endure a terrifying ordeal of the brutal
transition to manhood in this solidly written, attention gripping saga of survival against the
background of grime war time realities.
Touched
Linda Armstrong-Miller
Writers Club Press/iUniverse.com
5220 South 16th Street, #200, Lincoln, NE 68512-1274
0595139183 $12.95 www.iuniverse.com
Touched is a compelling novel by Linda Armstrong Miller about the power of forgiveness to
transform life itself. When Matthew Allen, a man burdened by the pain in his past, closes himself
off
from all friends and family, he denies himself love and happiness. Yet his self-inflicted deprivation
is
about to change, as he comes to understand that learning to forgive and to make peace with one's
past is the first step to being able to truly embrace and enjoy life. Touched is highly recommended,
emotionally satisfying reading.
Hold On To My Heart
Judi L. Strider
PublishAmerica
1591293928 $19.95 www.PublishAmerica.com
Hold On To My Heart by Judi L. Strider is a dramatic novel of love rekindled and the threat of
murder. Jillee is a widow who has unexpectedly lost her husband Michael in a drunk driving
accident
and feels that she will never love again. When a chauffeur named Marc meets Jillee in beautiful
Hawaii, he finds that winning her heart is an uphill battle - made even more difficult when it comes
to light that someone wants the widow Jillee as dead as her late husband. Highly recommended
reading, Hold On To My Heart is an enthralling, romantic, and adventurous story.
Secrets Of The Soul
Victoria M. Brunk-st. Christopher
Creative Works Publishing
4197 Fulton Dr., NW, Canton, Ohio 44718
193069363X $13.95 www.cwp-books.com
Secrets Of The Soul by Victoria M. Brunk-St. Christopher is the latest Ace Montgomery mystery,
featuring a tough, smart female P.I. with a strong sense of justice. Montgomery's investigation of
a
local car accident reveals trails of governmental corruption. Meanwhile, a loving lesbian couple is
riven by tragedy, culminating in one partner dying mysteriously, leaving the other partner
distressed
to learn that the woman she loved and lived with had a very secret life. Rife with suspense and
complex machinations, Secrets Of The Soul is a highly recommended, gripping page-turner of a
novel.
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