April 2015
THRONE OF DARKNESS. Douglas Nicholas. Atria. Throne of Darkness proves Nicholas a master at writing historical fantasy. In his story, we are thrust back in time to 1215 – the eve … Continue reading
James McPherson & the Civil War
THE WAR THAT FORGED A NATION: WHY THE CIVIL WAR STILL MATTERS. James McPherson. Oxford University Press. The title of this book says it all: after a century and a … Continue reading
In the Audio Corner
IRRITABLE HEARTS. Mac McClelland. Brilliance Audio. During the past 20 years, society has finally come to see Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a very real affliction with very real effects. In Irritable Hearts, … Continue reading
March 2015
FRACTURED. Kate Watterson. Forge. Do you ever wonder just what motivates a person to commit murder? The question has captivated people since the dawn of time. And author Kate Watterson … Continue reading
Coltrane Live On the Road
SO MANY THINGS. The European Tour – 1961. John Coltrane Quintet (featuring Eric Dolphy). Acrobat Records. This amazing 4-record set features the legendary John Coltrane live on the road with … Continue reading
New From Brilliance Audio
SAINT ODD. Dean Koontz. #7 In the Odd Thomas Series. Brilliance Audio. Koontz is revered for his ability to keep you on the edge of your seat with his stories, … Continue reading
The First Wife
THE FIRST WIFE. Erica Spindler. Macmillan Audio. Spindler’s riveting novel introduces us to Bailey Browne. A girl like so many others, Bailey dreams of rescue, longing to be the centerpiece … Continue reading
Blood On the Docket
SHADOWS IN THE NIGHT. Bob Dylan. Columbia/Sony Music. Shadows In the Night is quite a different Bob Dylan record. A complete departure from the thirsty rock and roll waves of … Continue reading
February 2015
MARK OF THE BEAST. Adolphus Anekwe. Forge. Mysteries are one of the most popular of all genres, with the shelves of most every bookstore likely to be glutted with an … Continue reading
Electric Review 