Book Review: Xoe: or Vampires, and Werewolves, and Demons, oh my!

Xoe: or Vampires, and Werewolves, and Demons, oh my! (Xoe Meyers Young Adult Fantasy/Horror Series) [Kindle Edition]

Sara C. Roethle (Author)

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“Xoe” is one of those books that you will simply not be able to put down from start to finish.

A gripping tale that sent chills down my spine and left me wanting more from Author Sara C. Roethle.

Alexondra Meyers, whose friends call Xoe, is developed perfectly in a stunning and captivating manner that is easy to relate too. At times you will find yourself rooting for her, while at others she will just make you cringe. Lisa, Allison, Dan and Jason together with Xoe all collide in an original unique story that entails vampires and werewolves. There is Adventure, Romance, Mystery, Fantasy and Suspense.

While the book is intended for a teenage audience I felt that all would enjoy. Total read time for me was about a day and a half and would definitely enjoy reading more from author Sara C. Roethle.  The Xoe Meyer’s series is truly unique and captivating. I shared with my teenage daughter and she too has become a fan of Xoe.

5 Stars!

Book Review: How To Kill Cancer Cells

How To Kill Cancer Cells

Natalie Mitchell (Author)

Book Review

By Michael Beas

http://www.amazon.com/Kill-Cancer-Cells-Natalie-Mitchell-ebook/dp/B00BH45QTI/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1397745455&sr=1-1&keywords=%22How+to+kill+cancer+cells

Author and Nutritionist Natalie Mitchell take center stage in what seems to be the never-ending battle against Cancer.

In short, this is a unique and comprehensive book that will arm you with the tools needed to fight cancer through preventives. It’s truly a proactive approach to building a solid knowledge base that can lead to a more active, fit and hopefully cancer free lifestyle.

Some of the topics I found to be the most intriguing are the foods that are good and those that at least, on the outside, seem good and healthy but on the inside may in-fact be harming us. This book is well written in an easy to follow manner that will keep your eyes glued to your reading device well into the late night hours. I cannot stress how comprehensive this book truly is. The information found, is well researched and documented through various medial publications providing a solid backbone to the message being portrayed throughout the book. In other words its not something made up that has no baring on your life as is the case with many other books in the market today.

The vegetable acidity chart came as shock to me when I saw some of my favorite foods at the top of the list. It ‘s also great that this book is available in digital format, that way I can reference anytime I want on my kindle.

Words to describe this book are Informational, Comprehensive, Descriptive, Eye Opening, and Profound in so many ways that truly should be shared with everyone.

On a personal note I lost my Grandfather and Father to Cancer. As a society we need to not only invest money on cures, but also need to take a proactive approach to helping people live healthier lifestyles. This book is an amazing first step that I personally will reference over and over. Totally worth the investment and I Highly Recommend to all.

Book Review: Limo Bill the Undercover Assassin

Limo Bill the Undercover Assassin

Bill Ames (Author)

http://limostories.com 

Book Review

By Michael Beas

http://www.amazon.com/Limo-Bill-Undercover-Assassin-Ames-ebook/dp/B00HWHZVKS/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=8-1&qid=1397448601

Your next limo ride will never be the same again!

Author Bill Ames has crafted an amazing story that is entertaining, fun, exciting and jammed packed with action in a sexy provocative way that left me smiling and wanting more. Think Jason Borne / Jason Statham on overdrive with an original storyline and plot theme.

In short, this is a story about an assassin that dubs as a Limo Driver in Myrtle Beach.  Sex, Parties, Girls and Action are the forefront for this epic story. Having lived close by and visited Myrtle Beach the better part of my life I could only smile with the authors vivid descriptiveness, especially when describing the different landscapes and scenery of sandy Myrtle Beach. Yes the nightlife is pretty crazy sometimes.

What else can be said, other then this is a well-written book that is Captivating, Humorous and Thrilling in a unique memorable manner. I have become a new fan of Author Bill Ames and Limo Bill the Undercover Assassin.

5 Stars.

Book Review:The Porter's Wife

The Porter's Wife

Lisa Brown (Author)

Book Review

By Michael Beas

http://www.amazon.com/Porters-Wife-Lisa-Brown-ebook/dp/B00HX28Y38/ref=sr_1_6?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1397706470&sr=1-6&keywords=Lisa+Brown

Historical Fiction at its very finest!

Author Lisa Brown has done an astounding job with this fantastic tale that has captured my heart and imagination. While there are many words that can define this novel one in particular stands out amongst the rest: Gripping!

How can one write a review on such an amazing story that will engulf the mind and imagination well into the late night hours? In this story you will embark on a great number of adventures that will simply take your breath away. A voyage aboard a steamship across the Atlantic Ocean dating back to the early 1900’s is just one of the many treats that will sweep you away. Main Character, Sarah Berry was developed perfectly in an easy to relate, easy to follow manner that is multi-dimensional, not an easy task to accomplish as an Author.

While I have never been to Manchester, England I felt as if I was walking down the streets in the early 1900’s watching the flames of the dancing candles lick the glass off of the oil lamps hanging by the windows. The characters are bold and strong, the world Brown has created for the reader is extremely descriptive and places you in the heart of the story. The plot theme is original and unique.

Words to describe this book are: Emotional, Realistic, Inspiring, and Descriptive in a well-written manner. Wait I have more: Fear, Doubt, Sorrow, and Regret will enthrall this senses in an epic way that will have you thinking about this book well after you are done reading. If you are a fan of Ken Follett then you will love this “The Porter Wife.” What can I say other then I have become a fan of Author Lisa Brown and can’t wait to read more of her works.

5 Stars and wish there was more to pass out.

Book Review: The Rainy Day Man

The Rainy Day Man

Amnon Jackont (Author), Dorothea Shefer-Vanson (Translator)

Book Review

By Michael Beas

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00IWN7X4I/thkibo-20

Main Character Danny Simon takes center stage in this epic all out adventure ride that will have you clinging to the edge of your seat.

I purchased the “The Rainy Day Man” the other night and got through it the same day. It was gripping and filled with nonstop action the likes of which I have only seen in Daniel Silva novels. In short this is a story of an Israeli secret agent that’s main duty is to collect data. Seems easy enough but the journey is far from that as he is thirsted into a world of danger and espionage. There is no one he can trust and he is forced to come to grips with his own self in the process.

The ending made me grin, smile, and gasp for air in a memorable fashion that left me wanting more from Author Amnon Jackont. Simply brilliant and unique is a sweeping fashion.

5 Stars! 

Book Review: Spades (Book Two)

Spades (Book Two)

Kristy Evans (Author)

Book Review

By Michael Beas

http://www.amazon.com/Spades-Book-Two-Kristy-Evans-ebook/dp/B0092PLF3A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1396597406&sr=8-2&keywords=spades+kristy

A multi-dimensional series fit to last the test of time.

Spades is book two of an amazing series that stands in a class all on its own. Author Kristy Evans does a fantastic job in this second book in the series that has managed to captivate my mind, heart and imagination in a sweeping fashion. From the very start of the book you will be engulfed in amazing fashion by way of vivid descriptiveness that can only be pulled off by a great Author. 

The storyline and plot theme are original and the main character Calise Thomas is developed in a superb fashion with depth and feeling. At times I found myself rooting for Calise while as others I found myself wondering what she was going to do next. The writing style is gripping and this is one of those books that will keep you glued to your reading device all throughout the night. No spoiler but the end is simply unpredictable and will make you want to go out and purchase the next book in the series. That is the next thing I am going to do as soon as I finish up with this review.

In short this is a well-written book in an astonishing series that flows perfectly. I have become a fan and highly recommend.

5 Stars 

Book Review: Broken Sky

Broken Sky 

Saurav Dutt (Author)

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By Michael Beas

http://www.amazon.com/Broken-Sky-Saurav-Dutt-ebook/dp/B00HZ4K50E/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1396958708&sr=1-2&keywords=Broken+Sky

A visually rich story that will engulf the mind and imagination in a mesmerizing fashion fit to last the test of time.

This is definitely a lengthy book that took me all of three days to put down. With that said, it is also a page-turner that will keep you enthralled the entire time. All of the characters are developed lovely and are easy in my opinion to engage and relate to. I like the fact that the secondary characters are mentioned and play a role in the overall plot theme of the story without overpowering the main characters. Most books in this genre allow the secondary characters to take lead and thus cause the book to sound confusing, especially with a book of this size. That was not the case in this book. Author Saurav Dutt does a fantastic job of allowing the story to flow naturally and fitting in a way that is easy to read and understand, not an easy task to accomplish.

The stories deeper message of “what or how far would you go to help someone you love?” This in particular resonated with me personally having lost a father due to brain cancer and the truth is that a person will do almost anything to help / save the person they love. Words to describe this book are: Emotional, Inspirational, Suspenseful and Well- Written in a way that has captivated my heart and mind well after I was done reading.

5 Stars and can’t wait to read more from Author Saurav Dutt.

Book Review: RomperSuit

RomperSuit

Allen Jarvis (Author)

Book Review

By Michael Beas

http://www.amazon.com/RomperSuit-Allen-Jarvis-ebook/dp/B00HB9E018

London takes center stage in this amazing story of classical proportion!

This novel has it all: Real Life Correlations, Action, Humor, Violence, Sex, Marriage and a whole lot more. Everything comes together in an all battle the combines on an epic scale to capture the mind and imagination. While this is a work of fiction, the author’s descriptiveness engulfed my curiosity more oft then not. I sometimes even found myself wondering if the Pumphouse Gang actually existed.

Pealing back the layers of this astounding book you find the deeper meaning Author Allen Jarvis is trying to convey. In short this is a story of how people fight to make a difference and change in their lives.

Definitely an amazing book you don’t want to miss. This novel is an epic read that will surly last the test of time. The storyline and plot are original, the story is fast paced, well-written and easy to read and I believe will be enthralling to all who pick it up.

5 Stars and can not wait to see what Author Allen Jarvis comes up with next. 

Book Review: Life Lessons of Wisdom and Motivation - Volume I

Life Lessons of Wisdom and Motivation - Volume I: Insightful, Enlightened and Inspirational quotations and proverbs

M.I. Seka (Author)

Book Review

By Michael Beas

http://www.amazon.com/Life-Lessons-Wisdom-Motivation-Inspirational-ebook/dp/B00IK720UI/ref=sr_1_7?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1396216107&sr=1-7&keywords=life+lessons+of+wisdom

Motivation in classic way that will leave a lasting impression!  

“Life Lessons of Wisdom and Motivation - Volume I: Insightful, Enlightened and Inspirational quotations and proverbs.” is just as the title states and does not fall short of its epic power found in the words it contains.  

Far and Away my favorite quote found in the book is “Without direction, we are like some debris floating in the ocean going wherever the current takes us.”  The strength behind these quotes and proverbs are inspirational but also motivating. Unlike your “run of the mill quote book, that is short and in my opinion not well thought out. ” this one is by far one of the best ones that I have come across.

Author M.I. Seka does a fantastic job of breaking out each chapter in a sweeping fashion that allows the reader to truly appreciate the essence of some of the most influential people in History. Their words complied and expressed in an easy to follow way are what captivated me most. It took me a total of three nights to read the words of wisdom contained in this book, and while finished I plan to go back on a more steady pace to appreciate each chapter more and to the fullest.

There are 4 volumes in this collection and I plan on purchasing the rest.

5 Stars and can not wait to read more.

Author Spotlight: T. C. Southwell

Author Spotlight: T. C. Southwell

Today I put the spotlight on fantasy author T. C. Southwell, specifically her most popular series, The Queen’s Blade.

 

A doomed kingdom, a young queen’s sacrifice and a killer who will bring an empire to its knees...

In a world where men share kindred with beasts, an ageless seer predicts a child who will end the Endless War. One man is the instrument who will change fate. He will usher in a time of strife and pain that will live in legend, and forever bear his name... the time of the Queen’s Blade.

“I recommend this entire series to anyone with an imagination, particularly if you love animals and seeing bad guys suffer.” – Vanessa Finaughty, ex-Cape Times reviewer.

The first book in this series is free, so grab your copy today!

Readers who enjoy real-life assassin stories can also look forward to a series of assassin posts on T. C. Southwell’s blog, which will go live some time in the next few weeks.

Free download links:

Smashwords

Amazon

Barnes & Noble

Sony

Apple iBookstore

Connect with T. C. Southwell online:

Website

Blog

Facebook

Twitter

 

About the author:

T. C. Southwell was born in Sri Lanka and moved to the Seychelles when she was a baby. She spent her formative years exploring the islands – mostly alone. Naturally, her imagination flourished and she developed a keen love of other worlds. The family travelled through Europe and Africa and, after the death of her father, settled in South Africa.

T. C. Southwell has written over thirty fantasy and science fiction novels, as well as five screenplays. Her hobbies include motorcycling, horse riding and art, and she is now a full-time writer.

Book Review: Drowning Mermaids

Drowning Mermaids

Nadia Scrieva (Author)

Book Review

By Michael Beas

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006Y06G8A/

www.NadiaScrieva.com

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Drowning Mermaids is simply amazing.

This novel has it all: Action, Adventure, Romance, Fantasy and even Humor.

I am huge a Fantasy buff and as such the world that Author Nadia Scrieva created captivated my senses and imagination. In many ways I found this book to be a cross between “The Deadliest Catch” and the “Little Mermaid.” It has the makings of a movie that I envisioned in my head as the pages turned effortlessly.

The main characters Trevain, Aazuria, and Callder are original, they are developed exceptionally well and their personalities are easy to relate with. The storyline is grand and epic and the plot and over all themes will keep you on edge the whole time. I was sad to see it come to an end and can not wait to read more

It took me two-nights to read this story to completion. After reading, I recommended it to everyone in my family. They too have found it to be an amazing novel of classic proportion.

What else can be said? I am addicted to Drowning Mermaids, and I highly recommend it to everyone. 5 Stars and wish there were more stars to pass out. 

5 for 5 Star Amazon Review! Strump A World of Shadows

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5.0 out of 5 stars

 Strump will be hard to top March 14, 2014

By Christine

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I was merely five pages in when I put Strump down to collect myself. So I pulled my hair back and got a cup of coffee before I began again; this was some serious fantasy and I intended to be all there for it.

The world inside Strump is enchanting. And I mean every corner of it; from the names of characters, places, things, to the description and dialogue. This author has an incredible imagination and the mad skills to transport his readers into a land divided in two. I should have waited to write this review because at the moment I’m tongue-tied with adjectives. All I want to do is put everything in caps and end it with exclamation points. I don’t often gush, but that’s all I seem to want to do.

At its heart of heart, this is a story of two brothers who both want the keys to their father’s kingdom. One is nefarious, the other virtuous, both powerful. By birthright, yes, but also because of the allegiances they form. And this is just the main vein. So many subplots and delightful characters abound.

I agree wholeheartedly with the previous reviewer who said this is a great bedtime story. I thought the same thing! Like, somebody cue Fred Savage and tell him to climb under the covers because Grandpa’s got a real doozy for him this time around.

Definitely the best fantasy I’ve read in a long, long time. I loved it.