Book Review: Russell Boyd: The Chorus Effect

The Chorus Effect

Author:   Russell Boyd

Title:  The Chorus Effect

Genre:  Fiction, Adventure stories and Action, Religious and inspirational, Science Fiction, Adventure, Hard Science Fiction, High Tech,   

Synopsis:  Until recently, Chintz had been a relatively normal guy with a relatively normal cat. For example, neither he, nor his cat, had ever journeyed to a synthetic parallel universe. He had never encountered a teleporting baby or an emotionally mature computer. He could count on one hand the number of philosophical discussions he'd had with people holding multiple degrees in advanced physics. And thus far, his relationship with the voices in his head had been purely platonic. Suddenly, Chintz finds himself working alongside a dysfunctional team of scientists and their astonishing creations, seeking answers to age-old questions - answers that could change our concept of humanity. Of course, that's only if they can survive federal law enforcement, starvation, psychopathic figments of imagination, the hostile old man who lives across the street, and the end of the "known universe." Well, actually it's the end of "a" universe, that "only some people know about." But for Chintz, that may not be any better at all.

Review:   l highly recommended it to anyone and even if you are not in to this type of book it's good to read outside your favourite genre and try something new and improved your reading to different types of books and genre and authors. I rated this book 5 star on amazon and goodreads. I was sent this book for review and l really enjoyed reading it and l found it hard to put down once l started reading it and l am glad l have it on my read shelf and l normally do not read science books but this one was a great read.

Edition: Paperback

Star rating:   5 out of 5 stars

 

Book Review: J.D.W: Everealm

Everealm

Author:  J.D.W

Title:   Everealm

Genre:  Romance, fantasy, science fiction, urban, fiction, science fiction and fantasy, kindle,

Synopsis:  Breestlin cannot escape her destiny to become ruler of her father's kingdom, but she never planned to become queen at twenty-three years of age. Upon the return of her first love, Rowan, Bree must quickly learn how to adapt to both her new responsibilities as a ruler and her inability to suppress her feelings for Rowan. To make matters more difficult, her outcast uncle, Silas, will stop at nothing to get what he desires, putting lives and the kingdom in danger. Bree must seek the assistance of the wizard, Dagan, who in a twist of fate discovers much more about his family (and himself) than he could ever imagine in this steamy love story, full of mystery and romance... Danger awaits, as we journey through Everealm, the first book of the Everealm Series. Adult content. Intended for mature audiences.

Review: 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. l really enjoyed this book and l highly recommend this book. l loved this storyline and l was sent this book for review and l hope l hear more from this author.

 

About the author: Writing has always been a hobby of mine, beginning as a young child. It was a way to cope with losing my father at seven years of age. I started with poetry and was featured several times on the amazing poetry blog, Autumn Leaves, by Sondra Ball. My love for poetry soon led to writing songs in middle school and beyond, which I still do occasionally. Music has always been an important part of my existence, so writing songs came naturally to me. In high school, I started my own novel, however, life got in the way and I never finished it.Fast forward many years later and I find myself married with three children, absorbed in my busy life with commitments to my family, work, school, church, and charities, among other things. One day I came across my old binder, with notes from my first novel, and it was with those notes that I conjured up the elusive Everealm.I write to please readers such as myself, who have a love for fantasy and romance, but like a little danger and sex in their reading. I wrote the book with a mature audience in mind, who can appreciate a hearty imaginary world with magic and the unknown, but want more than fluffy love stories with wizards in them. They want the romance, magic, and danger, all wrapped into one.




Edition: Kindle

Star rating:   5 out of 5 stars

Book Review: Jeff Russell: The Dream Shelf

The Dream Shelf

Author:  Jeff Russell

Title:   The Dream Shelf

Genre:  Fiction, historical, Science Fiction and fantasy, Science fiction, alternative history, crime, thriller and mystery, military,

Synopsis:  No pictures, no past, yet his dreams were left on the shelf. A book, a trolley car, a framed quote and a plaster bust represented the places Sam’s father wanted to see, the things he wanted to do. But Robert Archer refused to discuss his background, and when he died unexpectedly, Sam was left with the bitter regret of a lost opportunity to learn more about his dad. With the discovery of a hidden yearbook, a list of names, and a government document, things change. Sam’s interest in his father’s life becomes a surreptitious tale that ignites a passion to know what happened to him and why his secrets could not be shared. He embarks on a quest for ‘his story’, one with both the promise of closure and the threat of learning more than he wants to know. The trail leads to Gus, a WWII veteran whose cryptic ramblings suggest a plan to use an atomic weapon against Germany during the war, and his daughter Karen, who is torn between helping Sam and protecting her father. Together, they learn the dark secret behind the Dream Shelf, the high cost of integrity and the lessons a father left behind for his son.

Review:  This book was really good and l enjoyed reading this book and l loved the storyline and l was sent this book for review and l found it hard to put this book down once l started reading it and l highly recommend this book to anybody and l cannot wait to read more from this author and this book only comes in kindle format at the moment but the author may bring it out in paperback or hardback.

About the author:  I am a tale-spinner. My childhood heroes were Jules Verne and Victor Appleton II, architects of fantastic adventures. Hemingway stepped in when I discovered that the trials and triumphs of real people – those with limited physical and financial resources – were even more intriguing than science fiction. Today I try to follow that example with my own characters. They are the ‘you and me’ of the world, ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances, beaten down perhaps and yet determined to succeed. Invariably they find adventure, romance and self-fulfilment, as should we all.

Edition:  Kindle

Star rating:   5 out of 5 stars