Review for" Bullets + Bandages"

Robert Saniscalchi’s Bullets + Bandages is based on the lives of his brothers who served in Vietnam. It is a very realistic book that shows how life was for the soldiers that served. This reviewer loved the friendship with Doc and Sergeant Green. A must read for anyone that is interested in Vietnam.


**** 4 Stars

Carol Langstroth, Manager

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Review for "As the Twig is Bent" By Joe Perrone Jr

Joe Perrone Jr.’s "As the Twig is Bent" is a wonderfully crafted novel that keeps the reader guessing as to the identity of the serial killer plaguing the Chelsea district of Manhattan. This reviewer found the novel to be engaging, but at times very graphic. The graphic nature of As the Twig is Bent may upset some people, but lends a bit of credibility to the story. I recommend this novel to adults who can handle the sexually explicit content, and who love a good murder/thriller.

**** 4 Stars

Carol Langstroth, Manager

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Wild Heart - Shannon Nicole Wells

Wild Heart written by Shannon Nicole Wells was a wonderful story of families brought together by love and death in the 1880’s. Ms. Wells has a wonderful way of taking you to the edge of your seat as you root for the good guys and pray that the couples involved find the love that they are so deserving of. The portrayal of the Shewana finding Christ brought this reviewer to tears and was totally unexpected given the circumstances.


Wild Heart is a good story and with a competent editor, could have been a great read. I will definitely look for future books from this very gifted and talented author.



*** 3 Stars

Cynthia Hepner, Reviewer

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The Spike - Marilyn Thompson

Marilyn Thompson’s The Spike is one of the best novellas I have read in some time. This reviewer does like in general horror books and I found this one to grip me from beginning to end without being too gory. I loved the interaction between the old lady and Walter. It’s a great, quick read.


***** 5 stars

Carol Langstroth, Manager

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Sardanian Silver - A. Colin Wright

Sardinian Silver is a tale of love, life, and self-discovery. It explores the moral and social dilemmas that plague our society today. A. Colin Wright addresses these issues in an interesting way through the main character and his journey through Sardinia.




Although the story line is a bit slow at first, the pace is definitely picked up in the second half of the book. Wright's uncanny ability to “transport” his readers into the action by vividly describing the Sardinian countryside also makes this book an interesting read. I would recommend this book to anyone who is into a good romance novel.



*** 3½ Stars

Raymond Teodo

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Replay - Sally Odgers

"Replay" by Sally Odgers is a very well written story that has an unusual spin to time travel. The tale is a weave of several different eras with mini stories of the lives of the characters as they live through different centuries. I completely enjoyed reading this book and recommend it to anyone who likes to read fiction that spans time.



**** 4 Stars

Author/Reviewer Marilyn Thompson

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Deer And Tiger - Ayisha Blevins

In Deer and the Tiger by Ayisha Blevins, tells the story of the deer that live in the magical land of Twilight Door Wood. The story shows how the deer came to live there and how they fight to preserve their land and their way of life.




This reviewer finds that the basic idea would make a wonderful children’s book however right now the book needs a lot of work to make the story better and definitely needs editing. I saw no page numbers and numerous grammatical errors that would be fixed with editing. The story itself could use more interaction with the elves and the author needs to expand more on why Slash was banned from Twilight Door Wood.



** 2.5 Stars

Carol Langstroth, Manager

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Princess Andrea's Birthday Surprise - Ginny Christensen

Princess Andrea’s Birthday Surprise by Ginny Christensen is a heartwarming tale about what Andrea gets for her eighth birthday. I found this to be a really cute story for any little girl around the ages of 6 to 7 years old. Although there is a small editing issue I will be recommending this book to a school librarian that I know.




*** 3 Stars

Carol Langstroth, Manager

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Guns, Horses and Death- The Life of a Wanted Man

Guns, Horses and Death- The Life of a Wanted Man
Marilyn Thompson

In Marilyn Thompson’s Guns, Horses and Death – The Life of a Wanted Man we watch as a young man reads the Diary of T. C. Cooper. T. C. Cooper is a man of many names and we learn that he is a wanted man for more than just a few things.


I wanted to love this book but I found it lacking in details. I thought the author could have gone more in depth on the character of T. C. Cooper and told more about his time with Lillie. Still for a novella it was a good, quick read.

*** 3 Stars



Carol Langstroth, Manager

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Spanish Eyes - Phyllis Campbell

In "Spanish Eyes" by Phyllis Campbell is a remarkable story of strength, romance, and determination. The sexual tension between Rebecca and Anton is so well written you feel the emotions of both characters. The story has many well written subplots that give it a fullness rarely found in romance novels. Although the sexual interactions are very explicit they are tasteful and believable. I enjoyed reading this story so much I would like to see more novels featuring these characters. This is a strong 5 star book that does not disappoint. If you curl up with this one be prepared to swoon.
***** 5 Stars

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Outlaw Children: Sacrifice and Redemption - Marilyn Thompson

Outlaw Children: Sacrifice and Redemption
Marilyn Thompson

In “Outlaw Children: Sacrifice and Redemption” Marilyn Thompson has spun a very incredible yet believable story about our world in the future. Her plot, characters, explanations and writing in the first person was spot on. I am generally not a big fan of this type of futuristic drama, but she had me hooked from the first chapter. I could not put it down! Her characters were vividly real and I found myself rooting for the Outlaw Children to survive and not be “erased” from this world.

***** 5 Stars

Cynthia Hepner, Reviewer

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Hard Winter - N.W. Davis

Hard Winter N.W. Davies "Hard Winter" by N.W. Davies is a tale of survival. Set in England in the year 2118. An apocalyptic winter has occurred due to a nuclear war over oil in 2062. The nuclear winter that followed caused glacier ice to move south at an unprecedented speed. The survivors must not only battle frigid temperatures and the threat of starvation, but the things that are far worse moving ahead of the ice toward them, things that once were reserved for nightmares. With "Hard Winter" N.W. Davies created a story that read like a full-length novel. So much was said with so very few words. Watching as Norman transformed from a selfish self-serving individual to a caring and possibly heroic figure was a fantastic journey. I was captured by this tale from the first sentence and was unable to pull myself free until I had finished. A well crafted tale. Absolutely one of the best I have ever read. ***** 5 Stars Author/Reviewer Marilyn Thompson Mind Fog Reviews

Roses For Rachel - Dianne Miley

Roses for Rachel Dianne Miley This book is a definite 5 Star read but can not receive the 5 Stars because of editing. Should the author get this edition edited it is a definite 5 Star read. Dianne Miley has created another inspiring tale with "Roses for Rachel". I found myself wishing that Crystal Falls were a real place so that I could move there and really get to know the people I was reading about. I felt myself becoming emotionally attached to the characters and very concerned about their relationships and well being. "Roses for Rachel" is a well written lesson on learning to forgive, not only other people but also ourselves. **** 4.5 Stars Author/ Reviewer Marilyn Thompson Mind Fog Reviews

Lilacs For Laura - Dianne Miley

Lilacs for Laura
Dianne Miley

Dianne Miley has not only written a story but with "Lilacs for Laura" she as composed a symphony of the written word. Faith, love, fear, and intrigue blend together to create a wonderful story of overcoming the obstacles we put in our own paths. As I read, the lives of the characters in Crystal Falls came undone due to stubbornness, and inflexibility, but through their faith and love they were able to come through the many challenges they were faced with, emerging stronger and better.

**** 4 Stars
Author/ Reviewer Marilyn Thompson
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Tender Return - Ginger Simpson

Tender Return
Ginger Simpson

"Tender Return" by Ginger Simpson is a wonderfully done romantic love story set in south Texas during World War II. The characters of Megan and Ryan are so complete that I found myself pulled into their romance, holding my breath at every turn. The turmoil that Megan goes through when Ryan is shipped overseas brought tears to my eyes and I almost found myself praying for his safe return. Although I do not normally read romance novels, I found this one to be pleasurable and would recommend this story to anyone who enjoys reading.

**** 5 Stars

Marilyn Thompson

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Sparta Rose - Ginger Simpson

Sparta Rose
Ginger Simpson

In Sparta Rose by Ginger Simpson Roselle “Ellie” Fountain has two problems. One is the foreman, Tyler Bishop, who seems to be working his way into her father’s heart, and she thinks Ty wants her inheritance which is Fountain Ranch. She hates being a “woman” and wishes she were a man so that that she would finally win her father’s approval. It doesn’t help that she starts getting these strange feelings for Ty.

Her second problem is that the Bryant family wants her father’s ranch that he has worked so hard to build up. Jeb Bryant will use any means to get that ranch for his father, Duke Bryant. Will Ellie be able to win both her father’s respect and figure out how to save the ranch from the Bryants?

I have found this story to be extremely well written and the characters portrayed to be very lively. Ellie’s temper was fun to read about because it got her into a lot of vicarious situations. This reviewer found Ellie’s temper to be similar to her own and likes that she could laugh at it and empathize with her at the same time. This author is reminded of another author, Janet Oke, whom I enjoy as well. Janet would be proud of this writing.

***** 5 Stars

Carol Langstroth, Manager

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Tales from the Shore - Metha Metharom

Tales from the Shore

By Metha Metharom

Metha Metharom explores the topic of Love once more in his book "Tales from the Shore", a new collection of short stories. However, much unlike "Love Stone", where the stories give us a discourse on HOW people fall in love, the stories cover three basic principles of WHERE love can be found.

For example, in "The Prospector and the Toucan Lady", we learn that love cannot be found in material possessions; it is found through personal sacrifice and selflessness. In "The Island and the Sea", we learn about not losing focus on the ones we care about in the search to find ourselves, and to be honest about our feelings. And in "The Crab and the Gull", we learn that love has no boundaries over racial, cultural, or gender difference.

Metha uses fairy-tale imagery to bring these themes to life. He presents these themes from a viewpoint we may never have even considered before, leaving with us a lasting impression on our minds, and gives us something to think about.

The only thing I found a little bit off-putting were the one-paragraph-pages, which made it very difficult to read, especially considering I had only access to an online copy and had to scroll down for AGES until I eventually got to the next line of text. Also, the thought of how many trees would have to die just so that this particular book could be printed made me cringe slightly.....

Overall though, this book definitely has my tick of approval, and is a great companion to read along with "Love Stone". I recommend it to anybody who is into a good romance novel, or even to those who are not into romance novels (such as myself), because there is a lot that you can get out of it.

Raymond Teodo

**** 4 Stars

Sisters in Time - Ginger Simpson

Sisters in Time
Ginger Simpson

Ginger Simpson has created a magnificent tale with "Sisters in Time". Taylor and Mariah are two very different women from two very different eras. In 2002 Taylor is a well educated successful attorney who is more concerned with business than with life or her husband David. Mariah on the other hand is the wife of a rancher in the 1870's and her world revolves around her husband Frank and their two children. When the two inexplicably exchange places they are forced to reevaluate their views on life. The experiences they have while living each others lives will change them both forever.

**** 4 Stars

Author/ Reviewer Marilyn Thompson

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The Mercenary's Marriage

The Mercenary's Marriage
Rachel Rossano

Rachel Rossano has written a captivating story of love romance and chivalry with "The Mercenary's Marriage". The story flowed like scenes from a movie. I could see the vivid descriptions of both the characters and the background scenes. I was drawn to the moral characters of both the hero and the heroine and amazed by the realistic atmosphere as the story unfolded.

***** 5 Stars

Author/ Reviewer Marilyn Thompson

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Altered Begingings - Destiny Booze

Altered Beginnings
Destiny Booze

In Altered Beginnings by Destiny Booze Leigh Lawson is finally free of the drug filled life she had led. She finally comes home to her best friend Emma Combs’ graduation party and finds out the whole town hates her…except Jason Altarez, a hot reporter who feels there is an even hotter story with Leigh being back in town. There is only one small problem he falls for his story.

Leigh’s brother, Shawn Branscom, is a cop who wants his sister to go undercover to get evidence against one Freddie Garrett, a big drug dealer in town. As Leigh puts her life and the lives of her loved ones around her in danger by going undercover will she learn that she can trust Jason? Can she stay clean while being undercover?

I loved this story from beginning to end as well as everything in between. The characters were well developed and I could see and feel everything that they were seeing and feeling. I loved the scenes where Leigh is wondering if she can trust Jason.

***** 5 stars

Carol Langstroth, Manager

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The Smell of Gas - Erin O'Riordan

The Smell of Gas
Erin O'Riordan

The Smell of Gas by Erin O’Riordan is about how the lives of ten people that are intertwined.
Leander and Fred (short for Frida) are roommates who do heroin. Fred’s girlfriend, Brigid, is a high school girl who likes to party as well as get good grades in school. She is determined not to be a junkie and says she only uses on the weekend. She has sex with Rev. Prescott at the Prescott’s Wedding Anniversary celebration.

Another character, Darius, is a police officer and he and his wife, Renata, are trying to have a child.

Renata’s sister, Monica, and her husband are expecting their first child. Darius’ ex–partner, Tim Kawguchi, was a police officer that had gotten shot in the line of duty. He is now a yoga instructor. He meets and falls for Diana Bell who just happens to be Brigid’s sister.

Overall the stories make a decent read. It is this reviewer’s opinion that it just seems to jump around a bit and it does not flow correctly. However, the characters are very engaging and the plots are extremely good in and of themselves. This is a good read if you can follow the various individual plots and follow them all together. The woven integrity of this story is at stake with the confusion I endured while trying to follow the mini plots.

*** 3 Stars
Carol Langstroth, Manager
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