JB Richards

A Side-Splitting Foray Into Death & Reincarnation! What really lies ahead for us in the Great Beyond? 45-year-old John Robert Thompson is about to find out—over and over again. With no particular goals in mind, no ambition, and no thoughts as to what he wants out of life, John is the most mediocre man to have ever lived and died. The fact that he keeps coming back—for more, and more, and more—is enough to flabbergast the best of us into wondering, “Will this guy ever find ful

A Suspenseful & Chilling Tale Of The Macabre! Young Phil begins to experience whispers from the grave as he searches for meaning in a prospective teenage paramour’s premature and unexpected death. But is it his true love calling out to him, or is it something… else? Although I am familiar with Joanne Van Leerdam’s amazing poetry collections, I was pleasantly taken by surprise at the ease and familiarity she has demonstrated in slipping into the genre of short-story horror. Th

A Jewel Of A Psychological Thriller! Tensions run high in “Footprints On The Other Side”, a taut psychological thriller from Author Tobey Alexander, as ex-military freelancer Jack James is captured, tortured, and mercilessly experimented on by the diabolical and fanatical Doctor Erouneu Passeny and the illicit pharmaceutical conglomerate that will stop at nothing to get what they want. Alexander weaves a twisted tale for the protagonist in this debut novel as Jack is held cap

A Family Legacy Spurs The Birth Of A Nation! Intensely researched and backed up by historical documentation, maps, and factual accounts, Author Charles E. Frye’s “The War has Begun (Duty in the Cause of Liberty Book 1)” is an amazing reimagining of the life of his great-great-great-great grandfather, Isaac Frye’s military service from the very beginning of the American Revolutionary War. In relating the specifics of his ancestor’s service, the author adds a vital and highly p

"Nova" is, in all its glory, simply stunning! There is something I must explain to my readers before I begin my review of Joanne Van Leerdam’s “Nova”. Having a young adult son who is a published poet, former National Poetry Slam (NPS) finalist, and winner of numerous poetry awards, I tend, as a rule, not to not to gravitate toward books containing written poetry. For me, flowery odes of artist’s musing on an ideal utopia, a glorious sunset, or an unbound love hold no comparis

A Fast-Paced, Stomach-Churning, Down-Right Dangerous Thriller! I have a confession to make. I’m an historian with an addiction to storybooks, fairy tales, and folklore. In particular, I enjoy a well-written story with well-developed lead characters who are either themselves paranormal beings, or have a great deal of interaction and history with paranormal beings. Now I’m not talking about the odd superhero saga or two—although I do glance at the occasional Marvel comic featur

Rivals Lucas’ & Herbert’s Epics! Author Lyra Shanti is a remarkably gifted Master Storyteller, as I discovered some months ago in another brilliant novel of hers: “The Rainbow Serpent”. The introductory chapter for her Sci-Fi space drama, “Shiva XIV” (Book I), set in a faraway galaxy, rivals—and in many places exceeds—one’s expectations from those epic tales presented by the likes of George Lucas (Star Wars) and Frank Herbert (Dune)! The Shiva saga begins with the birth of a

A Fast-Paced Sexy Thriller That Will Leave You Out of Control! At first glance, Author R.M. Gauthier’s Mystery Thriller novel, “Control”, appears to be just another tale about a bored housewife having problems with her humdrum marriage. But once Alexandria Shaw is offered a choice between the Red Pill and the Blue Pill by best friend Haley, she is ushered through the world of an illicit private adult nightclub where public nudity, dominant/submissive role-playing, and sexual

Jennifer S. Alderson’s extensive travel experiences shine through in her novel, “Down and Out in Kathmandu”. Her descriptive passages effectively paint contrasting images of posh hotels, gourmet restaurants, and exotic tourist destinations against a backdrop of substandard hostels, seedy bars, and drug dens as we travel through Nepal with each of her main protagonists. The story is set in Kathmandu, of course, where a volunteer teacher named Zelda—our primary protagonist—has