Book Review | Bruce Marcom | Galaxy Of Empires | Space Pirates

Galaxy of Empires: Space Pirates

I won this book in a giveaway. The Giveaway was listed on Goodreads. A review is not required on giveaway wins but I like to post them as a thank you for hosting a giveaway and to bring exposure to new or lesser known authors.

Author: Bruce Marcom
Title: Galaxy Of Empires
Genre: Science Fiction, Pirates, Humor, Fantasy, Fiction, Action
Series: Space Pirates

Pages: 71
Price: £3.97

Started: 19th April 2017
Finished: 19th April 2017

Synopsis: The Space Pirate Series is an action-comedy about Captain Meek and his mischievous band of pirates who set out to find trouble and treasure in the wilds of space. They are met with alliances, betrayal, pirates, space police, telepaths, sorcery, bar fights, beasts and of course space dragons. 

Review: Firstly, I would like to say that I am very grateful for having won a copy of this book. Reading the synopsis made me very excited to read this book. I tend to gravitate towards fantasy, fiction, action and crime novels and this book is a unique mixture of all of these. This book was exciting and gripping from start to finish. I found it difficult to stop reading this book and put it down. Another good thing about this book is that it is a quick and easy read. I think that if the book was longer I would not have enjoyed it as much. After reading this book it made me more interested in reading more by Bruce Marcom. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading short stories and the numerous genres that this book covers. This book will have a permanent place on my bookshelf as I cannot let go of books that I have been sent or won in giveaways as they are just so special to me. 

Rating: I am giving this book a 5 star rating as it was a quick read that was full of action. This book is the perfect blend of length and action. If the book was longer I think that the action and excitement would fizzle out. 

Book Review | Des Ferry | Did Socrates Get Pissed?

Did Socrates Get Pissed?

I won this book in a giveaway. The giveaway was listed on Goodreads. When a book giveaway is won a review is not required but I like to post them to help the author as I am grateful for having won the book. Any opinions I share on this book are completely my own and have not been influenced by outside people. 

Author: Des Ferry

Title: Did Socrates Get Pissed?

Genre: Humour, Fantasy, Fiction

Pages: 84

Price: £7.53

Started: 10th April 2017

Finished: 17th April 2017

Synopsis: If you enjoy British humour then Did Socrates Get Pissed? is a must-read book for you. It is a black comedy with a lot of laughs which starts in Camp Bastion in Helmand Province with the impending discharge, following Defence Cuts Review, of Fred .... his concerns about the job opportunities available to him in civilian life, his troubled marital life with Chardonnay, his friendship with Wily Sid, the Regiment comedian and can do man, and ends back in the Lower Pennines in the United Kingdom.

Review: Firstly, I would like to say that I am very grateful for having won a copy of this book. When seeing the title I was confused about what the book was going to be about but when I read the synopsis I knew that this was a book that I wanted to read. Normally, I do not enjoy comedy/humour books but there was something about this book that drew me in and made me curious about the book. This was an unusual and interesting story that managed to grip my attention and made me want to read more by the author. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading humour and fantasy/fiction. 

Rating: 4/5 I gave this book a 4 star rating as it is a good read but it is not the genre that I like to read. However, this book will have a permanent place on my bookshelf. 

Book Review | Kevin Scott Olson | Breakout

Breakout: A Michael Quinn Short Story

This book was sent to me for free by the author. This book was sent to me in exchange for an honest review. The author contacted me about reviewing this book after I signed up to his newsletter.  Any opinion I share about this book is completely my own and is not influenced by the author or publisher.

Author: Kevin Scott Olson

Title: Breakout

Genre: Thriller, Military, Fiction

Series: Michael Quinn

Pages: 38

Price: £3.84

Started: 15th April 2017

Finished: 15th April 2017

Synopsis: An American soldier, traveling alone in rural Mexico, is arrested and, without a hearing or trial, thrown into one of the Country's most notorious maximum security prisons. If the American's true identity and mission are revealed, he will never leave Mexico alive. Michael Quinn, ex-navy seal turned CIA special operative, is given the assignment: rescue the imprisoned American before the soldier receives a life sentence from the Mexican Government ... or a death sentence from the Mexican drug cartels. 

Review: I would like to thank the author for sending me a copy of this book. After reading the synopsis I was very excited to read this book. At the start of the book, I was unsure if I would actually enjoy the storyline. The more that I read the more hooked I was on the plot and ended up loving the book. This book was also a plus for me as it was a short, quick read that I finished in no time. Sometimes I lean towards short stories as I can have them finished in less than an hour. Short stories are something I like when I am in a reading slump as they don't take too much time up and they can also help to break through the reading slump. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys short stories, fiction and/or mystery thrillers. I would also recommend the rest of the series. This is a short and gripping novel worthy of a place in all book collections. After reading this book I cannot wait to invest in more books by Kevin Scott Olson.

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

The only reason I gave this book a 4-star rating is that the first few pages were slow and made it difficult to get into the storyline.

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Book Review | Lyn Coffin | A Taste Of Cascadia

A Taste of Cascadia

This is a book that I won in a giveaway. The giveaway was listed on Goodreads. As I won this book a review was not required. Any opinions shared on this book are 100% my own and are not influenced by the author or publisher. 

Author: Lyn Coffin

Title: A Taste Of Cascadia

Genre: Fiction, Play, Short Story, Comedy

Pages: 54

Price: 99p on kindle

Started: 11th April 2017

Finished: 11th April 2017

Synopsis: A taste of Cascadia features two short comedic plays, with the Pacific North West as a backdrop. 

In Lutefisk, a middle aged computer dating couple discover their previous connection from an unlikely event. 

Fries in a wine glass brings us two sisters exchanging differing accounts of their growing up years in a diner, following the funeral of their sister. Secrets and jealousies are revealed as they reconnect after a long absence, and hope for reconciliation. 

Following the launch of this book,  these plays were performed around the Seattle area in various senior centers with an abundance of laughter and appreciation.

Review: I would like to thank the author for listing this giveaway. If it had not been for the giveaway I would not have known this book even existed. I am grateful for having won this book. Even though I entered the giveaway, when I read the synopsis I was unsure whether I would like this book or not as I am not really a fan of plays or comedy. I much prefer crime, horror and fantasy novels. However, I found these short comedic plays to be relatively entertaining. This book is not something I would pick over something in my preferred genres but it was definitely an interesting read. I would recommend this book to people who enjoy plays or comedy; definitely a mix of the two. Even though this book did not blow me away it will remain on my bookshelves and maybe one day it will draw me back in for another read. Lyn Coffin is an excellent author and if she wrote stories of a darker nature then I would definitely invest in them. 

Rating: 3/5

The reason I gave this a 3 star rating is simply because I do not enjoy this genre of writing as much as others. My rating has nothing to do with the writing style or how enjoyable this book is. The writer has a good and gripping writing style and if this book had been a crime or horror novel then I would have been hooked.  

Book Review | Terry Goodkind | Nest

Nest

This book was sent to me for free. This book was sent to me by the publisher. This book was sent to me in exchange for an honest review. 

Author: Terry Goodkind
Title: Nest
Genre: Thriller, Fiction, Mystery, Adult, Action, Suspense, Crime

Pages: 432
Price: £15.90

Started: 24th January 2017 
Finished: 15th February 2017

Synopsis: Kate Bishop thought she was an ordinary woman living and working in Chicago. But she unexpectedly finds herself in the middle of a police investigation into a brutal murder, Kate makes a shocking discovery: she has the ability to identify killers just by looking into their eyes. Trying to grasp the implications of this revelation, Kate is drawn deep into a world of terror. She is tracked down by Jack Raines, a mysterious author with shadowy connections to those who share her ability. He tells Kate that her unique vision also makes her a target, and only he can help her. Now, hot on Jack and Kate's heels are a force of super predators, vicious and bloodthirsty killers who will stop at nothing until Kate is dead. But even as she fights for her life, Kate still isn't sure if Jack is really her salvation, or another killer coming to slaughter her. 

An explosive mix of action and suspense, Nest is a landmark new novel from worldwide best-selling author Terry Goodkind, and a complete reinvention of the contemporary thriller. Travel with Goodkind on a dangerous journey to the back alleys of the darknet, to the darkest corners of our minds, and to the very origins of what it is to be human. 

Review: Before I start the review of the book I would like to thank the publisher for sending me a copy of this book for free in exchange for an honest review. I would also like to thank the author for all the time and hard work he puts into all of his novels and how creative and imaginative his books are. Novels like this are a true work of art and you can clearly tell that the author put a lot of time and love into his creations. I am so excited to have this book in my collection. This was a truly amazing read that had me hooked from start to finish. This book was filled with plenty of action that kept me on the edge of my seat. I found it nearly impossible to stop reading and put this book down. I found myself really interested in this story line and rooted for Kate and Jack. The ending came as a real shock and i'm hoping for a second book that will tie up all the loose ends. The cliffhanger ending really shook me and after this book I found it hard to get into another book. I wondered about the ending so much that I allowed myself to slip into a reading slump. This is a book that I can see myself enjoying numerous times and it also makes me want to read more by Terry Goodkind. I would highly recommend this book to all readers but especially those that enjoy a good thriller that they can get lost in. 


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Frank Cavallo | Eye Of The Storm

Eye of the Storm

This book was sent to me for free. This book was sent to me by the publisher. This book was sent to me in exchange for an honest review. 

Author: Frank Cavallo
Title: Eye Of The Storm
Genre: Fantasy, Fiction

Pages: 395
Price: £14.35

Started: 31st December 2016
Finished: 23rd January 2017

Synopsis: On a research mission in one of the most remote regions of the world, former Navy SEAL Eric Slade and Dr. Anna Fayne are caught in a mysterious storm. Catapulted through a rift in space-time, they are marooned on a lost world. Struggling to survive and desperate to find a way home, they must confront the dangers of this savage land - a dark wizard and his army of undead - a warrior queen and her horde of fierce Neanderthals that stand against him - and a legendary treasure with the power to open the gateway between worlds or to destroy them all: the eye of the storm. 

Review: Firstly, I would like to thank the author for his amazing imagination and the hours that must have been put into making this work of art a reality. Secondly, I would also like to thank the publisher for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Lately, I have struggled to fall into a book straight from the beginning and that it takes me slowly reading through the first few chapters to become lost in the book. This story has a fantasy and action filled story line that will keep the reader hooked at hours at a time. This book just keeps you wanting to read more and more and you just can't wait to see what is going to happen next. This was an excellent read and I was hooked on the story line. The way that this book is written makes the reader feel like they are a  part of the story line and are stood in the shadows watching the narrative play out. This novel had a lot of action throughout and that made it almost impossible for me to put the book down and stop reading. The only slight negative for me was that the last few chapters were a little slow for my liking; I was expecting there to be more action in the final chapters of this book. However, this is still an excellent book that I would highly recommend to fans of the fantasy genre. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Ben Phillips | Sorry Bro!

Sorry Bro!

Author: Ben Phillips
Title: Sorry Bro!
Genre: Humour, Computer, Internet, Biography, Pranks, Facebook, YouTube

Pages: 224
Price: £8.00

Started: 9th January 2017
Finished: 9th January 2017

Synopsis: So recently my bro Elliot's been learning to read, and it gave me the idea that I should write up our story ... that way, he can relive everything I've put him through. And this is my book! It's a journey filled with laughter (mine), tears (Elliot's) and even romance (Hello , Georgina!) and goes from a childhood in sunny Brigend to 10 million followers across the world. There's also exclusive pranks, spitball targets (of Elliot's face obviously),  comic strips, guides to creating your own videos and more. Now, if you're sitting comfortably, follow me into my wonderful world and Elliot's shit life ... Sorry Bro!

Review: This is a book by Ben Phillips who is famous on social media for pranks. When I saw that he was releasing a book I immediately pre-ordered two copies and got the limited edition signed copies. I knew that I would enjoy this book as I am a huge fan of Ben and Elliot. I find Ben's video's completely hilarious. It was really interesting to find out how Ben got into making these pranking videos. I enjoyed the layput of the books and all the images that were included. This book is a quick and interesting read and I found the exclusive pranks in the book laughing uncontrollably to myself. In my opinion this is a truly amusing book and I think that fans of Ben and Elliot should own a copy of this book if they don't already. This is the type of book that should be read on a bad day as it would certainly bring a smile to the face of the reader (at poor Elliot's expense).

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Hassan El-Tayyab | Composing Temple Sunrise

Composing Temple Sunrise: Overcoming Writer's block at Burning Man

I received this book for free from publishers. This book was brought to my attention through a contact form on my blog. This book was sent to me in exchange for an honest review. 

Author: Hassan El-Tayyab

Title: Composing Temple Sunrise

Genre: Memoir, Biography, Autobiography, Music, Art, Festival, Relationships

Pages: 202

Price: £6.84

Started: 27th August 2016

Finished: 2nd September 2016

Synopsis: This is a memoir by musician Hassan El-Tayyab and recounts his trip across the US looking for that elusive muse. He arrives in Berkeley and hooks up with a group creating a metal sculpture called Fishbug. They go to Burning Man in the Nevada dessert and here he writes the musical piece Temple Sunrise. Hassan is a musician singer/songwriter with his group America Nomad. This is a book of travel, personal exploration, community, and that elusive finding of the creative source. A beautiful song comes of this journey as well as a beautiful, insightful book. Hassan El-Tayyab is an award-winning singer/songwriter, author, teacher, and cultural activist currently residing in San Francisco, California. His critically-acclaimed Americana act American Nomad performs regularly at festivals and venues up and down the West Coast and beyond. In addition to performing Hassan is also a music educator, having taught songwriting and guitar classes for the Freight and Salvage and The East Bay Center for the Performing Arts. Hassan has also been a guest lecturer on song writing at the University of California, Berkeley.

Review: I would like to thank the publisher for sending me a copy of this book. When I received this book I was unsure whether I would like this book or not as I mostly read fiction and fantasy books. When buying or reading books I normally do not opt for memoirs so this book didn't jump out as something I would be gripped by. However, when I started reading this book I found that the adventures of the writer pulled me in and then I just could not break away from the pages. The author excellently portrayed his emotions in relation to the events that he wrote about in this book. When reading about the events he experienced and took part in I could almost feel exactly what he was feeling at these times or maybe what he was feeling when looking back on these memories. This was an excellent read and I am glad that I accepted this book for review. I would highly recommend this book to anyone, whether they are a reader of fiction or enjoy auto-biographies/memoirs. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Richard Denham | Weird War 2

Weird War Two

I received this book for free. This book was brought to my attention through direct email contact with the publisher, T Squared Books. This book was sent to me in exchange for an honest review. 

Author: Richard Denham

Title: Weird War Two

Genre: History, Military History, World History, World War Two, Weapons

Pages: 166

Price: £8.99

Started: 5th September 2016

Finished: 11th September 2016

Synopsis: Welcome to the wonderfully weird World War Two ... The Second World War is the bloodiest on record. It was the first total war in history when civilians; men, women and children were in the front line as never before. With so many millions involved, the rumour machine went into overdrive, tall stories built on fear of the unknown. With so much at stake, boffins battled with each other to build even more bizarre weapons to out-gun the enemy. Nazi Germany alone had so many government-orchestrated foibles that they would be funny if they were not so tragic.  Parachuting Sheep? Pilot Pigeons? Rifles that fire round corners? Men who never were? You will find them all here, the weird, wonderful and barely believable of World War Two.

Review: I would like to thank T Squared Books and the author for providing me with a copy of this book. I requested a copy of this book as I have an interest in World War Two and the events that took place during the war. This book was a truly interesting read and I enjoyed learning about inventions, ideas and people involved in World War Two. The things talked about in this book are not the most well known facts about World War Two so it is nice that they have been put all together in one book so it is easy to get a copy of and learn some unusual things about the war. I would recommend this book to anyone with an interest in history and World War Two because this book is as informative about unknown ideas and inventions as it is interesting. I found this book to be gripping and kept me trapped the pages for long periods of time. After reading this book I definitely want to invest in more books by Richard Denham and M.J. Trow. I am certain that this book will remain a part of my ever-growing book collection for all time. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Stephenie Meyer | The Short Second Life Of Bree Tanner

The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: An Eclipse Novella

Author: Stephenie Meyer

Title: The Short Second Life Of Bree Tanner

Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Paranormal, Vampires, Fiction, Romance, Supernatural, Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Teen

Series: The Twilight Saga

Pages: 178

Price: £6.96

Started: 2nd September 2016

Finished: 4th September 2016

Synopsis: Bree Tanner can barely remember life before she had uncannily powerful senses, superhuman reflexes, and unstoppable physical strength. Life before she had a relentless thirst for blood...life before she became a vampire. All Bree knows is that living with her fellow newborns has few certainties and even fewer rules: watch your back, don't draw attention to yourself, and above all, make it home by sunrise or die. What she doesn't know: her time as an immortal is quickly running out. Then Bree finds an unexpected friend in Diego, a newborn just as curious as Bree about their mysterious creator, whom they only know as her. As they come to realize that the newborns are pawns in a game larger than anything they could have imagined, Bree and Diego must choose sides and decide whom to trust. But when everything you know about vampires is based on a lie, how do you find the truth?

Review: After reading the twilight saga, I did not know when I would get around to this book. When I did get to it, I did enjoy the read but it was not as action filled and gripping as the actual twilight books. This was an interesting read and I would certainly settle down with this book again as it was a good book and it did add to the saga. When reading the twilight saga I did wonder about the back stories of some of the characters and I think little novellas like this are a good way to tell those stories. These back stories really add to the pull of the twilight series as it is nice to be able to focus on and follow one character in there experiences as a vampire. Sometimes it is nice to put the full novels, with the many characters and events, onto the back burner; It is interesting to pick out one character and think I want to know about that character, how they became a vampire and where they fit into the twilight saga. Novellas are also a good way to enjoy some of the adventure and intrigue of twilight without having to read a huge book. Although I found this book gripping, it did not have that much action in the storyline so it was easy to get my attention drawn away from this book. However, I would recommend this book to anyone with an interest in young adult and paranormal books as well as those who enjoyed the twilight saga as it just adds a little extra to the series. I bought the twilight books at a second hand store so I plan to buy the full saga brand new so that I can donate the old ones back. Donating them back to the store will mean that someone else can pick them up and enjoy the wonder of twilight. Also, donating to this particular store helps the barnardos charity as money from purchases at this store go to them. 

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Shannon O'Leary | The Blood On My Hands

The Blood on My Hands: An Autobiography

This book was sent to me for free. This book was sent to me by the publisher. This book was sent to me in exchange for an honest review. 

Author: Shannon O'Leary

Title: The Blood On My Hands

Genre: Non Fiction, Autobiography, Biography, Memoir, True Crime

Pages: 258

Price: £8.10

Started: 19th August 2016

Finished: 27th August 2016

Synopsis: Shannon O'Leary grew up in Australia in the 1960's and 70's, in a seemingly upstanding catholic family. The Blood On My Hands is the story of the horrific abuse and terrifying murder that played out behind the scenes, hidden by the authors extended family and all but sanctioned by the nuns the author confided in as a child. This story of violence and suffering is also the memoir of a strong, resilient little girl who grew up to be an accomplished woman. Readers will quickly become engrossed in this riveting story as they follow the author from the tragic circumstances forced upon her as a child to the life she made for herself as a survivor. 

Review: I would like to thank the publisher and Shannon O'Leary for allowing me to receive this book. The synopsis made me very intrigued about this book and that is why I opted to receive this for review but I must be honest and say that I was unsure that I would enjoy this book as I have also swayed towards fiction novels. However, as this book seemed extremely interesting I thought that I would give an autobiography a chance and I was not disappointed. This autobiography shares many horrific events that the author had to experience at the hands of her own father. This little girl was very brave and resilient; I know that if I experienced even a quarter of what Shannon O'Leary had to I would have broken very early on in life. I found myself truly gripped with this autobiography and could not stop reading. Parts of this autobiography made me feel physically sick at what the girl had to endure. I can't imagine how she managed to stay so strong and survive to adulthood and a better life. I would highly recommend this book to anyone and everyone; reader or non-reader; enjoyer of autobiographies or fans of fiction. This is a truly amazing read and I believe that everyone should experience amazing along with the strength that the author had even at such a young age. As I came to the end of this book I felt that I had connected with the author along with helping her share in joy at how she survived such an horrific ordeal and how strong she and all her family were to get away from her father. That being said I could not imagine the terror that she experienced throughout her childhood as my childhood was perfect in comparison to hers. Any issues that I had in my childhood are silly and irrelevant in comparison to what Shannon O'Leary went through. As horrible as her experiences where they made her who she is today; the experiences made her stronger. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Brad Anderson | The Janus Project

The Janus Project

I received this book for free from the author. This book was sent to me through Bostick Communications. This book was sent to me in exchange for an honest review. 

Author: Brad Anderson

Title: The Janus Project

Genre: Fiction, Science Fiction, Time Travel, Fantasy, Adventure

Pages: 346

Price: £14.95

Started: 8th August 2016

Finished: 19th August 2016

Synopsis: The feds have a special place for marquee witnesses. It's not a matter of where; it's a matter of when. Army veteran and restaurant owner John Callan was at the wrong place at absolutely the worst time. And he paid for it with the lives of his wife and daughter. His attempt at revenge on Morgan Ropp, the country's most lethal criminal, lands him in a special, top secret section of the federal witness security program: The Janus Project. Life under Janus is supposed to be the safest available for protected witnesses - and it is for Callan until Morgan escapes from prison and finds out where - and when - Callan is hiding. The Janus Project reveals the struggle of survival when the need for revenge pushes us to the brink of disaster. This character driven novel highlights dichotomy of a man torn between the fictional life that was implanted in his new reality and the depths of his instincts that drive him within his innermost soul. Which reality will win? It's a matter of time. 

Review: I would like to thank Brad Anderson and Bostick Communications for sending me this amazing book. When I read the synopsis about this book I became very excited for this book to arrive so that I could jump into reading it. This book sounded truly interested and I was sure that this book would not fail to grab my attention. This book did not disappoint; I found that it was even better than I thought it would be and I thoroughly enjoyed settling down to read this book. The Janus Project kept me hooked from start to finish and I found that I did not want to put this book down and stop reading for anything. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys science fiction and fantasy novels. After reading this book I am excited to invest time into more books by Brad Anderson and build up a collection of books by him. It's possible that Anderson may become a favourite author of mine. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Thomas E. Berry PhD | 2050

2050

This book was sent to me for free from the author. This book was sent to me through Bostick Communications. I was sent this book in exchange for an honest review. 

Author: Thomas E. Berry PhD

Title: 2050

Genre: Fantasy, Fiction, Future, Religion, Contemporary

Pages: 94

Price: £7.95

Started: 6th August 2016

Finished: 8th August 2016

Synopsis: Through ignorance, racism and selfish lobbies, Americans lost their freedom of speech. Fear of accusation closed the mouths of the powerful. In 2036 ISIS easily created a caliphate and introduced Sharia Law. If students objected, one would be beheaded in front of a class. Rule by fear expanded. In one fifth grade class friends realised that their generation would be the last to save their beloved country. As they grew up, they studied how Lenin seized control of Russia. They decided to use his plan to save America. Cells were formed. Roger was selected leader. His girlfriend Emma was made head of supplies. Beautiful Sally collected information by working for a Mullah. Big Black Harry brought in the Black Panthers and the Hell's Angels. Charley worked the Sharia political arena. The group developed well until a Sharia spy was exposed in their midst. They were forced into action ahead of schedule. Can they really extinguish Sharia Law and restore America? Can one incredible sacrifice lead to a victory from failure? 

Review: I would like to thank Bostick Communications for sending me a copy of this book. After reading the synopsis and hearing other peoples opinions on this book I was not sure that I would like it or not. I had heard that people found this book to have a racist note to it so I was a bit dubious about reading it. However, when I started to read this book I did not find it to be written in a way that could seem racist. That being said I did also see how and why this book could be taken as having racist notes to it. When looking into this book just remember that this book is purely fiction and there is most likely no racist intent by the author. I found that this book was actually an interesting read and it will remain in my book collection permanently. I would recommend this book to anyone with an interest in contemporary fiction but if you are easily offended then this may not be the right book for you as it does contain some touchy subjects in relation to religion and crimes. I am strongly against racism so if I thought that the author meant this book to be took in a racist way then I would surely be honest and say that I thought that this book was racist and definitely would not be recommending it to anyone. I did find this book quite interesting to read and found it hard to stop reading. 

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Charles M. | The Jungle Within

The Jungle Within

I received this book for free from the author. This book was sent to me by the author. Charles M. sent me a copy of his book in exchange for an honest review.

Author: Charles M.

Title: The Jungle Within

Genre: Fantasy, Fiction

Pages: 308

Price: £9.05

Started: 2nd August 2016

Finished: 6th August 2016

Synopsis: When Evan and Katie said "I Do" they expected to navigate life together side by side. But when a car accident and a tawdry affair disrupt life as they know it, Evan and Katie are forced to venture on alternate paths alone. In the darkest depths of an unforgiving coma, Evan fights to survive the treacherous jungle of his mind. He embarks on a spiritual journey to understand the meaning of life and the beauty of death ... forcing him to face his deepest fear. Meanwhile Katie ventures through her own guilt. On a strenuous moral journey, she juggles consequences of infidelity and the strain of caring for her unresponsive husband. But are their paths truly separate? Or are they simply on parallel journeys that are destined to converge?

Review: I would like to thank the author for sending me a copy of this book. When I read the synopsis of this book I was very curious about this book and how much I would enjoy this book. Once I managed to get into this book I found that I was really enjoying the plot and that I could not put this book down. This book was very gripping and I was well and truly hooked when only a few pages in. I would highly recommend this book to any reader with an interest in fantasy books. This book will remain a permanent in my book collection. I feel that this is a book I could read many times and still enjoy it as much as the last time. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | James Patterson | Cross Kill

Cross Kill: BookShots (An Alex Cross Thriller)

I received this book for free from BookShots. This book was sent to me through direct contact with BookShots through email. This book was sent to me in exchange for an honest review. I was contacted about this book because of interest I showed in James Patterson books on Goodreads. 

Author: James Patterson

Title: Cross Kill

Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Crime, Fantasy, Fiction

Pages: 113

Price: £1.50

Started: 29th July 2016

Finished: 2nd August 2016

Synopsis: Along Came A Spider killer Gary Soneji has been dead for over ten years. Alex Cross watched him die. But today, Cross saw him gun down his partner. Is Soneji alive? A ghost? Or something even more sinister?

Review: As a lover of James Patterson I was very excited to receive this book. I could not wait to start reading this book and experience the amazing writing of James Patterson. I really enjoyed this book and could not stop reading until I had finished the book. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys crime and mystery books. If a person reads this and is not a James Patterson fan then they will be before they reach the last page. James Patterson is an amazing writer and his crime novels are just thrilling. Cross Kill will remain a part of my ever-growing James Patterson crime collection for as long as I enjoy books which will be way into my old age. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Darren Shan | Sons Of Destiny

Sons of Destiny

Author: Darren Shan

Title: Sons Of Destiny

Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult, Paranormal, Vampires, Horror, Fiction, Adventure, Supernatural, Urban Fantasy, Teen

Series: The Saga Of Darren Shan, Cirque Du Freak

Pages: 196

Price: £5.78

Started: 26th July 2016

Finished: 29th July 2016

Synopsis: Dead if he loses - damned if he wins. The time has finally come for Darren to face his archenemy, Steve Leopard. One of them will die. The other will become the lord of the shadows - and destroy the world. 

Review: This is the twelfth book in the Cirque Du Freak series. I bought all twelve of the books in the Cirque Du Freak series at a local second hand shop. These books cost 99p and come on a buy one get one free offer. This was an epic read and leads perfectly on from the book before. I have really enjoyed this book set up to now and i'm sure that the rest of the books will be just as good. I would highly recommend this book box-set to anyone with an interest in Young Adult and Paranormal books. In the near future I plan to buy these books brand new so that I can donate the used copies to a second hand book store for someone else to experience the wonders of Darren Shan. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars