Book Review: The Harbor by Al Lamanda

What do an old hand-cranked phonograph, an old record from the 1930s, and an ancient evil, all have do with what is happening in Harbor Island, Maine? That is what faces Sheriff Mark Blaine. Mark is a former Philadelphia police officer, who had to leave the force do to crawling into the bottle after a hard shooting. He then goes to Harbor Island to become their sheriff. This is what this book has. To tell you any more, would be giving you spoilers.

This is the first book of Al Lamanda’s that I have read, and it will not be the last. I was completely engrossed, even though the first part of the book was kind of slow reading, and there were a couple of technical errors, but, as you can see, it did not detract me away from the story that much.

I will definitely not be disappointed if you bought this book. It is only $.99 in digital form, and you are certainly getting more than your money’s worth for it.

A Plea For Authors

I know, I know, “Hey Mark, where have you been? You haven’t been doing any blog posts, that’s for sure!”

Sorry, but life has intervened. I know, just an excuse, but that is all I have.

Anyway, I am here now, and I am here to ask my author friends a huge favor. I want to introduce my humble little community of Farmers Branch, TX to the wonderful world of Indie Authors, but to do that I need books to donate. Unfortunately, I cannot afford to buy these books, so this is where you come in. Indie authors, would you be willing to donate a book, or two, so I may donate it to the library? I know it costs money to print your books, but it could also mean future sales.

If you would like to donate, contact me at lewisma at swbell dot net for the address and more info. Thank you very much.

Book Review: I remember my circus by Tom S. Figueiredo

I Remember My Circus by Tom S. Figeuirdo, is some thing I had never encountered before. It is a horror story for children. It is about a little boy (who is the narrator) going to his first circus.

I really enjoyed this book. I got it so I could learn about story and sentence structure to help me out as a writer.

If you have kids (or even if you don't) you should get this book.

Book Review: The Glass Coffin by Mark Christopher Scioneaux and Robert Shane Wilson

Product description form Amazon:

"Tyler Webster is a ruined man. With age creeping up on him and his marriage failing, he seeks solace in the arms of another, leaving his wife and sick daughter behind. When he returns however, the unthinkable has happened. The dead have come to life and are hunting the living. Tyler soon finds himself helpless, and worse, powerless to do anything about it as the macabre situation unfolds. He is trapped inside his glass coffin while the world around him turns to madness."

This novella was exceptionally well crafted. The story kept me on the edge of my seat, and to tell you the truth, I'm not a real fan of zombie stories, but this is up there with the best.

I really think you will enjoy this novella, so hurry up, and go get it!

You can get it at Amazon.

Book Review: The Second Ward by Robert DeCoteau

This is a story about Jason. He is a young man condemned to living in a psychiatric hospital. He struggles from a reoccurring nightmare, which just might give him clues to recovering his sanity.

This story is gripping as well as horrifying. It is worse than zombies, Robert’s usual fare, it is psychological horror.

It was so compelling that it took me all of half an hour to read this story.

I think you too would enjoy it.

You can get The Second Ward at Amazom.Com  You can also check out all of Robert's work here.

Book Review: Blind Vision by Karen Fritz

A serial killer, a blind psychic, and a cop; Sounds like a set up for a bad joke, but it is a set up for a terrific book.

Losing his eyesight to a car accident gave Peter Cole a new sight. He uses this sight to help Detective Joe Carson solve a series of grisly murders.

This book is the debut offering from Ms. Fritz.

It his scary and funny, and has an amazing surprise ending. I know you will enjoy reading it as much as I did.

IT can be purchased at Amazon Kindle Books

Book Review: Bad Odds by Duke Davis

After serving in the U.S. Navy for six years, Bob Sloan is now a civilian contractor for the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He also spent four years in the civilian world fixing helicopters.

He is on his way to his first station, when his helicopter is shot down in the middle of nowhere.
This book is about his trials after surviving the crash.

Now, let me tell you a little about Mr. Davis. He is a Vietnam veteran, serving with distinction with a small group in the Navy. Maybe you have heard of them, The SEALS.

This book comes from the heart, it feels like you are actually there with Bob as he and Marine Lance Corporal, Steve Briscoe.

There were many time I caught myself (mentally) yelling at the characters to warn them.

You will enjoy this book, even if you do not care for historic or military fiction. I know I did.