Book Review: Vitor Rodrigues: Invasion Of The Earthmen

Invasion of the Earthmen

 

Author:  Vitor Rodrigues

Title:  Invasion of the earthmen

Genre:  fiction, contemporary fiction, metaphysical and visionary, science fiction, contemporary, science fiction and fantasy, romance,

Synopsis: Henry Livingstone is met by intelligence agents and recruited for a humanitarian mission into space exploration, or so he is told. His transpersonal skills have qualified him for the job and he is happy to help... until he meets Gael that is, the Welcoming Coordinator from the Planet Ixnor. Livingstone soon discovers that "space travel" is not the only agenda Star 1 has onboard and along with an arsenal of nuclear warheads the earthmen set about pillaging Ixnor's natural resources. What the earthmen do not know is that the Ixnorians have long since transcended war and crime and that Livingstone, the only one capable of returning Star 1 to earth, is secretly falling in love with Gael. Will Livingstone's loyalty to earth remain intact or will his love for Gael save the planet Ixnor from an imminent Invasion of the Earthmen? Vitor Rodrigues' epic novel "Invasion of the Earthmen" is a science fiction adventure into the areas of space travel, translocation and personal transformation. Every idea, plot, dialogue and character has been written from someone who knows what it means to experience enlightenment and is willing to share his wisdom and his passion for humanity with the reader. About the author: Vitor Rodrigues is a psychologist and psychotherapist and lives in Portugal with his beautiful wife and 9-year-old daughter. Vitor graduated with a PhD in Educational Psychology and has taught Educational and Developmental Psychology at the Universities of Lisbon, Evora and Algarve. He was the President of the European Transpersonal Association (EUROTAS) and is the author of 10 books including, "General Theory of Human Stupidity", "The Heroic Consumer" and others. Confident leading workshops, developing courses and teaching in the fields of hypnosis, regression therapy, meditation, transpersonal psychology and parapsychology, Vitor is well known and appreciated by all who come into contact with him.

Review:  Really good book and it was easy to get into and l highly recommended this book to anybody and I was sent this book for review and l would tell people that you should step outside your comfort zone with books because it's good to add more authors and genres to your reading portfolio even if you don't read books like this and it was a real enjoyable storyline. This book was sent to me for review and l found it hard to put down once l started reading it.

Edition: kindle and paperback

Star rating:   5 out of 5 stars

Book Review: Rory Harden: The Populist

The Populist

Author:  rory harden

Title:  The Populist

Genre:  crime, thrillers and mystery, political, humour, thrillers, literature and fiction, humour and satire, satire

Synopsis: Who thinks he has an answer to the Greater Persian Question? Who’s going to save a nation on the brink? What’s going down in the Libyan desert? Why all the motorcycles? What’s the deal with the iguanas? And, most of all... Who is John Dolt?

A fortuitous encounter in the bathroom section. Menacing objects in the African sky. A secret and luxurious fortress in the Costa Rican jungle. A strike of all the really productive people. A private army on the streets. An honest man thrust into the seat of power.

Review:  Really good book and it was easy to get into and l highly recommended this book to anybody and I was sent this book for review and l would tell people that you should step outside your comfort zone with books because it's good to add more authors and genres to your reading portfolio even if you don't read books like this and it was a real enjoyable storyline.

About the author: I've always been interested in literature and politics. I studied English Literature at Oxford University at a very political time - the early years of the Thatcher era. Later on, living and working in the US for eight years (North Carolina, Boston, Wall Street), I acquired a lasting fascination with American politics. (And a wife, too.) My books are political thrillers with a comic or satirical edge. They take a sceptical look at what American and British political ideas mean for the world at large. The Regime Change Man' is slightly futuristic. It's about 'regime change' in an oil-rich African country. But is it really all about oil? Well, maybe not. The hero is a wealthy but ethically-challenged businessman, Alan Michael Vickery. He's self-made. He's fought his way up. He's made enemies. And now he wants to advance his interests by getting into politics.

A big mistake. You might not like him much when you first meet him. But, by the end, you may just have changed your opinion.
'The Populist' is a contemporary political thriller with rather more of a comic and satirical slant. It's about what happens when an ordinary everyman gets swept up into high politics, and gets a one-time-only chance to make his mark. The hero is John Dolt - and heroes don't get much more ordinary. Will he be able to resolve the Greater Persian Question? There are sinister forces out there that would like to. And not in the nicest way, either.Meanwhile, England is wracked by 'disturbances', and the Prime Minister is desperate. Can John Dolt bring peace in our time? And at what price? 'The Plutocrat' is also a political thriller, largely US-based, and set in the near future. There's also a satirical edge to this book, but it's darker. It's less overtly comic than the 'The Régime change Man' or 'The Populist'. It's about what happens when people give up on their familiar political leaders and parties, and put their faith in a third-party candidate for President. In this story, he's called Willard Prince and he runs an exclusive hedge fund. He's incredibly successful and stupendously rich. Financial insiders believe that he has an 'edge'. But do the voters really know what they'd be getting? Who could stop him? The homeless woman who joins his campaign? The slacker-girl who gets mixed up with the Robin Hood Party? The Australian whistle-blower guy, who's on the run? And what if - as many people seem to fear - China has 'surpassed' America already?
The books all make use of interesting locations around the world - sometimes exotic ones. They're mostly places I've actuall visited. The action may take place in Africa, or Central America, or Australia, as well as in London or New York. The books may occasionally make fun of the James Bond-style spy novel, but those exciting locations are one of the things I enjoy in Ian Fleming's books. Most of all, though, I hope these books deliver solid entertainment value. That was certainly my intention.

 Edition: kindle, paperback and hardback

Star rating:   5 out of 5 stars

Book Review: Rory Harden: The Regime Change Man

The Régime Change Man

Author:   Rory Harden

Title:  The Regime Change Man

Genre:  Humour, Lawyers and criminals, crime, thrillers and mystery, legal, political,

Synopsis: Who thinks running guns to Africa should be a nice little earner? Who's accidentally acquired a soccer-mad private army of child soldiers? What happened at the Glue Factory? Who forgot to switch off the fountains? Oh, and by the way... Why is Africa's richest country so poor? A deceptive plot to take over the 'richest country in Africa' in the name of Democracy. An ethically-challenged businessman on a voyage of self-discovery. A glimpse into the dark heart of the 'New Democratic Consensus'.  Who thinks running guns to Africa could be a nice little earner? Who’s accidentally acquired a soccer-mad private army of child soldiers? Who forgot to switch off the fountains? Oh, and by the way… why is Africa’s richest country…. So poor?

Review: Really good book and it was easy to get into and l highly recommended this book to anybody and I was sent this book for review and l would tell people that you should step outside your comfort zone with books because it's good to add more authors and genres to your reading portfolio even if you don't read books like this and it was a real enjoyable storyline.

About the author: I've always been interested in literature and politics. I studied English Literature at Oxford University at a very political time - the early years of the Thatcher era. Later on, living and working in the US for eight years (North Carolina, Boston, Wall Street), I acquired a lasting fascination with American politics. (And a wife, too.) My books are political thrillers with a comic or satirical edge. They take a sceptical look at what American and British political ideas mean for the world at large. The Regime Change Man' is slightly futuristic. It's about 'regime change' in an oil-rich African country. But is it really all about oil? Well, maybe not. The hero is a wealthy but ethically-challenged businessman, Alan Michael Vickery. He's self-made. He's fought his way up. He's made enemies. And now he wants to advance his interests by getting into politics.

A big mistake. You might not like him much when you first meet him. But, by the end, you may just have changed your opinion.
'The Populist' is a contemporary political thriller with rather more of a comic and satirical slant. It's about what happens when an ordinary everyman gets swept up into high politics, and gets a one-time-only chance to make his mark. The hero is John Dolt - and heroes don't get much more ordinary. Will he be able to resolve the Greater Persian Question? There are sinister forces out there that would like to. And not in the nicest way, either.Meanwhile, England is wracked by 'disturbances', and the Prime Minister is desperate. Can John Dolt bring peace in our time? And at what price? 'The Plutocrat' is also a political thriller, largely US-based, and set in the near future. There's also a satirical edge to this book, but it's darker. It's less overtly comic than the 'The Régime change Man' or 'The Populist'. It's about what happens when people give up on their familiar political leaders and parties, and put their faith in a third-party candidate for President. In this story, he's called Willard Prince and he runs an exclusive hedge fund. He's incredibly successful and stupendously rich. Financial insiders believe that he has an 'edge'. But do the voters really know what they'd be getting? Who could stop him? The homeless woman who joins his campaign? The slacker-girl who gets mixed up with the Robin Hood Party? The Australian whistle-blower guy, who's on the run? And what if - as many people seem to fear - China has 'surpassed' America already?
The books all make use of interesting locations around the world - sometimes exotic ones. They're mostly places I've actuall visited. The action may take place in Africa, or Central America, or Australia, as well as in London or New York. The books may occasionally make fun of the James Bond-style spy novel, but those exciting locations are one of the things I enjoy in Ian Fleming's books. Most of all, though, I hope these books deliver solid entertainment value. That was certainly my intention.

 Edition: kindle, hardback and paperback

Star rating:   5 out of 5 stars

Book Review: Eleze "Lisa" Thomas-McMillan: Living Fulfilled The Infectious Joy Of Serving Others

Author:  Eleze “Lisa” Thomas-McMillan

Title:  Living Fulfilled… The Infectious Joy of Serving Others

Genre:  Food Bank, Food kitchen, Contemporary Fiction,

Synopsis: Living Fulfilled: The Infectious Joy of Serving Others is Lisa Thomas-McMillan's inspirational memoir about helping the plight of America's hungry that is equal parts harrowing and uplifting. With a decidedly spiritual message, she tells of her life growing up impoverished in Alabama, settling down in Los Angeles, then traveling back to her hometown to help the plight of the poor. She is also a fierce advocate against the death penalty. What makes Lisa Thomas-McMillan such an effective narrator is that she literally walks the walk. The book is punctuated by two long walks - one in Alabama, and a 900-mile trek from Alabama to Washington DC to raise awareness. She also raises spiritual awareness within herself. The book is at once a call to arms for volunteerism and a powerful spiritual message. Even as she is witness to so many people's misery, Thomas-McMillan is filled with joy and hope - the joy of being a servant to a greater cause. Though the spiritual message will be quite meaningful to those who share her faith, it may be so strong as to put some people off, which is a shame because her intentions are so worthwhile. Hunger, or even the death penalty, are not religious principles, so one doesn't need theology to understand their impact. If Thomas-McMillan's goal is to bring attention to these pressing issues, the book could have had a more universal message. There's a significant percentage of readers who will be sympathetic to her cause, but less sympathetic to her beliefs. However, this is Thomas-McMillan's story, and she tells it with great empathy and enthusiasm. So whatever religious reflections there may be should not dissuade any reader from giving the book a try. Her main message is that people should help to take care of others. That may be Jesus's message, but it's also common sense, so beyond whatever proselytizing there may be, the core of the book is uplifting and effective.

Review: Really enjoyed reading this book and how many people help others that are less fortunate and how one person followed their dream of helping people and l found this book easy to get in to and l was hooked after the first few pages and l was sent this book for review l was so into this book l am so sad l have finished reading it and l wish l could rate this book more because it deserves more than the five stars and l would highly recommend this book to anyone even if they don't like books like this you should read it because it's good to read different genre and to step outside your comfort zone and get new authors and genre in your reading portfolio and this book is a must have on your shelf "I am in love with this book l loving reading it and love how one person follows their dream to help others and wish l knew someone like this" l am glad this book is on my read shelf because l really loved this storyline.  

About the author: My name is Lisa Thomas-McMillan. I run a small non-profit food bank Carlisa, Inc. and restaurant in Brewton, AL. Seventeen years ago, when I moved back to my hometown of Brewton I had no idea where I was headed in life or what I was going to do. After a few months at home, I noticed a lot of elderly people were struggling with food issues and other problems that they needed help with. I had no funds for the more costly problems, but I did manage to put money together to prepare hot meals and food boxes for people and deliver them. They were ever so grateful and as word spread so did the demands for the meals and food boxes. As circumstances changed in the community so did my efforts to make a difference. I am still delivering meals to the elderly and poor because there is still a demand. My food box delivery has dropped because there are several other organizations doing that now. I always look for ways to contribute to my community that are not being tackled by other organizations. The area I am most concerned about now is feeding college students at the local community college. While talking to a friend in Los Angeles, Calif. she informed me that a room had been set aside for a food pantry at UCLA because students were going hungry on campus. She went on to say that, it was a growing national trend in this country. This author is really nice and she is really kind.

Edition: Hardback

Star rating:   5 out of 5 stars