★★★★★ In this short story, what starts off as a seemingly ordinary evening for Jessica, a part-time sales clerk at a hardware store, takes a shocking turn. Jessica arrives home to the flat she shares with Clara, the odd roommate she barely tolerates, and makes her way through Clara’s various house pets. Jessica stumbles into a horrific scene.
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The Original Superheroes by Kayla Hicks
★★★★☆ The Original Superheroes is book 2 in the Backup Superheroes series. In this story, a prequel of sorts, we learn more about Frank, the barkeeper who played a supporting, yet important role in book 1.
Refraction by Terry Geo
★★★★★ Refraction by Terry Geo Based on the reviews and the Twitter hype, I had high expectations going into this book. In fact, I was so excited about it, I bought the e-version and the paperback so I would have my choice of formats when I was ready to enjoy. Refraction did not disappoint! With a … Continue reading Refraction by Terry Geo
The Mother by J.E. Clarkson
4 stars The cigarette smoking detective Kate Monroe is back on the scene, investigating a serial killer in this sequel to The Lamb. The book takes us right back to Barnsworth, where Monroe and Halifax are pulled back in with fresh murders, one of which might be the new girlfriend of Monroe’s ex-husband. The Mother … Continue reading The Mother by J.E. Clarkson
Dreamtaker by L. Krauch
★★★★★ Darker than its predecessor, Dreamtaker features many of the same characters as the original 13th Zodiac story. However, the sequel adds a few new players, most notably the evil Damien who takes the story in a new, more sinister direction. Dreamtaker is a riveting read that boomerangs you through a wide range of terrifying … Continue reading Dreamtaker by L. Krauch
Waiting for Saturday by Catherine Morrison
5 stars Waiting for Saturday by Catherine Morrison I picked up a digital copy of this book because I was intrigued by the title – in some ways, aren’t we all “Waiting for Saturday” to come around? Based on the crushed red lollipop on the cover, I was expecting this book to be either a … Continue reading Waiting for Saturday by Catherine Morrison
The Backup Superhero by Kayla Hicks
4 stars I absolutely loved the concept of this novella. In a genre where everything has been done before, the idea of having tiers of superheroes seemed original and intriguing. The cover of The Backup Superhero by Kayla Hicks Tanser Girl, a D leaguer, is our heroine. After a bad day, she heads to the … Continue reading The Backup Superhero by Kayla Hicks
Cousin Calls by Zeb Haradon
What a wild and weird book! Cousin Calls is a series of vignettes that all start with a call from a cousin. The stories are recalled sitting around in a bar when several patrons are stuck there during a winter storm. The exaggerated, satirical writing style is reminiscent of how a story that is retold … Continue reading Cousin Calls by Zeb Haradon
The Moon of Lycca by Anne Winchell
5 stars “As soon as she stopped, a growl behind her reminded her that she was not alone.”Anne Winchell, The Moon of Lycca The Moon of Lycca by Anne Winchell Winchell’s novella, The Moon of Lycca, is a fast-moving space saga. Mei is attempting to rescue two colonists when her glider crashes in a remote … Continue reading The Moon of Lycca by Anne Winchell
The Kill Switch by J.E. Clarkson
★★★★☆
Clarkson keeps the adrenaline pumping in The Kill Switch, the third installment in her dystopian, techno-thriller series. The short, action-filled chapters keep the suspense high as the nameless main character known only as The Cleaner and her allies continue to fight against the evils of Stella and Nemo & Co.