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
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
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
January 2015
THE PRICE OF BLOOD. Patricia Bracewell. Viking. Releasing on February 5, The Price of Blood continues the story of Emma of Normandy (first launched in Bracewell’s bold debut, Shadow On the Crown). The … Continue reading
Stephen King’s Revival
REVIVAL. Stephen King. Scribner Books. Stephen King is no stranger to controversy. Leaving aside for the moment the endless debate over his literary merit, he routinely upsets people with his language, … Continue reading
Spotlight On The Shotgun Arcana & the World Beyond
THE SHOTGUN ARCANA. R.S. Belcher. Tor. R.S. Belcher’s new novel, The Shotgun Arcana, is a deeply layered romp of a read – think Sam Peckinpah’s cinematic vision twisted into the darkness … Continue reading
Spotlight On Steven Gould’s Jumper Series
EXO: A JUMPER NOVEL. Steven Gould. Tor Books. This latest in Gould’s Jumper series, about people who can teleport, brings to the table the strengths one expects from the veteran … Continue reading
The Peoples’ Quest For Freedom
ON HIGHWAY 61: MUSIC, RACE AND THE EVOLUTION OF CULTURAL FREEDOM. Dennis McNally. Counterpoint Press. Dennis McNally is a veteran of the rock scene, having served as trusted publicist for the … Continue reading
Insurance Reform Exposed At the Bone: Covered California Remains Under Fire
THE MIDNIGHT STRANGLERS. Second edition. Aiden Hill. Helmsman Advisors. “I knew Covered California would face enormous challenges in getting these people coverage effective the New Year, and I knew they … Continue reading
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