Book Reviews

The Crimson Calling by Patrick C. Greene is a suspenseful, fast-paced tale featuring a strong, bad ass heroine, and lots of non-stop action.

R. Scott Bakker's "The Great Ordeal" carries on the tradition epic story telling established with Homer and the tales of Rama from the Indian sub-continent. Amazingly he is not out of place in this illustrious company.

'Says Who' is a new self-help book by Life Coach and mindfulness meditation expert Ora Nadrich. Filled with wisdom and insight, it's a powerful tool for freeing ourselves of toxic, negative thinking — once and for all.

With Siracusa, Delia Ephron skillfully weaves together deceit, infidelity and intrigue in a story that exposes the complexities and weaknesses of the human heart.

Will the members of the dysfunctional Olyphant family manage to find contentment in life?

In "We Could Be Beautiful" Swan Huntley writes a story about a whirlwind love affair combined with a seemingly intriguing mystery. Regretfully, the novel fails in keeping our interest centered when it submits us to an array of droopy characters.

In A House for Happy Mothers by Amula Malladi we are introduced to two different woman, brought together by need. Pryia want a child and is unable to carry full term. Asha is an unwilling surrogate, but in need of money to get out of poverty. Can they help each other?

A serendipitous meeting, a deep seated love, and a clash of cultures are threaded throughout the backdrop of The Bones of Grace by Tahmina Anam.

'A Certain Age' by Beatriz Williams combines the charm and bright-eyed hopefulness of a new age with an intricate love triangle surrounded by mystery.

'Vinegar Girl' by Anne Tyler reworks William Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew' in a delightful and engaging modern tale.