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September 2011
Midnight Find
Christine I Steeves
E Book 2011
MUSEITUP Publishing
Fate or chance? Does either affect our lives? Christine Steeves asks that very question in her delightful short story MIDNIGHT FIND. Tina was supposed to be on her honeymoon. Instead she was going on it alone. Her intended ran off with another. Was it chance or fate that had her meet the charming Olive on the plane? Olive suggested that she seek out a specific dating service that was well respected and known to give the clients exactly who and what they need. Was it chance that she got into just that cab and asked the driver to take her to a different hotel other than the one she was to share with her intended? And was it fate that she did use the dating services, Distinguished Dates?
And what Tina chose was not the best looking or what one would think of as vavoom. No, she picked a balding, funny man who wore cartoon sneakers! Yet he made her tingle. But Patrick had baggage of his own – an estranged twin for one.
I won’t tell you more, you’ll have to read it read it for yourself – suffice to say, Patrick’s baggage is worth reading but even more worth reading is the ending! Stay tuned for a bumpy ride!
Christine I Steeves has combined a love story with a twist that will have you saying…well so many things. A fun ending that will challenge what you think you know.
With MINDNIGHT FIND, Ms. Steeves joins the ranks of great writers in the style of THE DARK ROOM, TWILIGHT ZONE, and Stephen King if he wrote romance! Excellent!
On a scale of 1 to 5, I give it a 5.
Reviewed by Dr. Cynthia Lea Clark, Psy.D. MHt.
Our Fathers
John Chabot
Boson Books (February 9, 2003)
Terry has come to the beach town to write. He is hoping that the time away from the city will give him the inspiration he needs to complete his novel. He is staying at Kelly’s cottage to save money. But the writing isn’t coming as he hoped so he takes a walk down to the beach where he sees an older gentleman also enjoying the air. But the older man is struggling, more than likely ill. Terry offers him assistance and walks with him back to his home. Matt and Terry become fast friends. Matt invites Terry to dinner and includes Kelly when he hears that she will be visiting. Kelly is only up for a day and they have a lovely all have a lovely dinner. The next day when Kelly leaves, Terry once again walks to the beach. As he passes Matt’s home he notices the door seems to be ajar. Matt had said he was going into the city to see a doctor so Terry is concerned. He calls for Matt and enters to find Matt dead.
Harry Chervenic is asked to investigate as he had been police officer in the big city. The local police person Mickie Wilder does not have anywhere near the experience Harry has. And this is a big case for the town.
At first it appears that Matt may have committed suicide but Harry isn’t so sure. As he investigates we find Matt’s behavior curiouser and curiouser. Even a cab driver provides clues to Matt’s behavior. Is it murder or suicide? And what does Matt’s father’s murder have to do with Matt’s death? Why leave a treasure hunt for the family?
OUR FTAHERS is a fun, clever read. I enjoyed it and could not wait to finish reading it. Mr. Chabot created fun, enjoyable characters that I wanted to know. I felt connected and enjoyed being part of the wacky family. Superb!
On a scale of 1 to 5 – I give it a 5.
Reviewed by Dr. Cynthia Lea Clark, Psy.D. MHt.
Somebody Tell Aunt Tillie She’s Dead
Christina Miller
April 2011, $2.99
HekaRose Publishing
E Book
SOMEBODY TELL AUNT TILLIE SHE’S DEAD is a delightful light, humorous paranormal. Mara lives by the Tarot cards. They have never led her down the wrong road. She is having a rough time and they say it’s going to get even worse! It’s bad enough that she has been evicted, lost her job, and was even banned from Beverly Hills but now they are predicting her death! So, Mara takes magic into her own hands. Without any warning, an aunt she has never met dies and leaves Mara her house. But when Mara moves in she discovers that Aunt Tillie is still there! And Tillie blames Mara for her death!
Mara isn’t a skilled with and as such winds up releasing not only a powerful demon but an extremely powerful witch, both of which who have plans for Mara. Tillie can’t allow this and ensues is a fun, page turning, romp of family dynamics that go from anger to love to protection.
A charming, well written, fun novel well worth the read. Ms. Miller’s humor is delightful! Come fly with her through the bewitching life of Mara – you won’t be disappointed!
On a scale of 1 to 5, I give it a 5.
Reviewed by Dr. Cynthia Lea Clark, Psy.D. MHt.
Malibu Confidential
Paul Weisenfeld
2011, $4.99
E Book
Randal Bristol is a special kind of PI. He is also a fixer. Not only does he handle any investigation but he and his firm Malibu Confidential will ensure that their client’s problems will not be fodder for any tabloids.
Nothing is too small or too large for Randall as he investigates blackmail, searches for the missing script of legend, and hunts for a terrorist. And he must try to save him business and home as a wildfire threatens to destroy them.
When nine masked and armed men and women disrupt a film shoot and steal the footage, Randall goes to work.
Mr. Weisenfeld writes in such a way that I can see MALIBU CONFIDENTIAL like a movie. I see Randall as he is making love, rushing here or there, Archer talking to Michelle about the body she had seen years ago that might have been Howard Hughes (she saved fingernails and hair), and Donna’s assault. He paints beautiful, active pictures with his words.
All of the characters Mr. Weisenfeld has created are fun, interesting and bring various parts and life to the story. Each and every one has a valid place in the story. They bring life to an already strong tale.
MALIBU CONFIDENTIAL is a combination of both old PIs and new PIs; I see Spencer and Rockford and Magnum as well as Sam Spade. The best all rolled into one. Excellent.
On a scale of 1 to 5, I give it a 5.
Reviewed by Dr. Cynthia Lea Clark, Psy.D. MHt.
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