CHRISTINE I. SPEAKMMAN - MOSTLY MYSTERY REVIEWS
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August 2006
SCRATCH
TICKET
Nancy S. Ward
Chippewa Publishing, May
2006
eBook, $3.00
Ms. Ward has written quite a tempting story. As a mother, SCRATCH TICKET
touched a cord in me. As a reader, I'm sad yet another entertaining e-book
is over. This one's a keeper.
How many of us have bought a lottery ticket dreaming about what we would
do if we won. Imagine if you could just look at a ticket and know it was
a winner. Even if it was just enough to ease the financial pressure we've
all known at some time. Just enough to move us up a bit, invest for a
child's future, quit our job and go back to school or just time to re-evaluate
our life.
We would never be like others who have won and spent it all in a matter
of months, right?
However, it has been said that money changes everything. Would you be
able to resist the temptation to indulge yourself? Would it really matter
if you did?
Read SCRATCH TICKET and find out.
Christine I. Speakman
Available formats: Adobe Acrobat Reader (PDF), Palm Doc (PDB), Rocket/REB1100
(RB), Pocket PC 1.0+ Compatible, Franklin eBookMan (FUB), hiebook (KML),
iSilo (PDB), Mobipocket (PRC), OEBFF Format (IMP), Microsoft Reader (LIT)
MASTERPIECE
Nancy S. Ward
Chippewa Publishing, April
2005
eBook, $3.00, PDF ISBN 1-933400-33-1
I really enjoy Ms. Ward's writing. She effortlessly locks you into her
tale. Minimal words for a maximum punch.
Never thought I would like an egotistical S.O.B. but I couldn't help myself
with Ms. Wards' character Scott Handler. He's just so dang honest.
So, what's his story?
Well, he can paint. He really did love Erin in his own strange pathetic
way. He used Grace. But it was worth it to paint "Every Woman,"
his regal masterpiece.
Wasn't it?
Looking for a quick escape, something to take you away from your surroundings
for a short time? Grab Nancy S Ward's MASTERPIECE. You won't regret it.
Christine I. Speakman
Available formats: Adobe Acrobat Reader (PDF), Palm Doc (PDB), Rocket/REB1100
(RB), Pocket PC 1.0+ Compatible, Franklin eBookMan (FUB), hiebook (KML),
iSilo (PDB), Mobipocket (PRC), OEBFF Format (IMP), Microsoft Reader (LIT)
MASTERPIECE
II: GRACE'S STORY
Nancy S. Ward
Chippewa Publishing, April
2006
eBook, $3.00, PDF ISBN 1-833400-34-X
Another compelling story by Nancy Ward. Although, MASTERPIECE II did not
grab me as much as her other works, it was still an unusual read. Something
to make you think and wonder. Far better than just an ordinary follow-up.
MASTERPIECE II: GRACE'S STORY gives us a glimpse into the make up of a
previously met character. However, you don't need to know the first MASTERPIECE
to be able to follow this second story. Consider MASTERPIECE II a character
dissection and journey of what happens next. Who and what we were in life
doesn't end on the next plane of existence, we still grow and discover.
Again, not my favourite of Ms Ward's e-books, but she sure knows how to
look inside the human psyche and bring it alive in fictional characters.
Christine I. Speakman
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(RB), Pocket PC 1.0+ Compatible, Franklin eBookMan (FUB), hiebook (KML),
iSilo (PDB), Mobipocket (PRC), OEBFF Format (IMP), Microsoft Reader (LIT)
THE
WITCH OF WOLF HILL
The Second First Daughter, Book 1
Sara-Jane FOx
Chippewa Publishing, June
2006
eBook, $3.99
As I write this, I have mixed emotions. Ms. Fox has made a good start
to what promises to be an enjoyable series. However, this first novella
doesn't quite make a full impact.
What saves this fledgling start is the main character, Brangwen Black.
There's something honest and offbeat about her. She's an atypical character,
and while that maybe the norm lately, that's not saying she's not original.
I am confused at her reaction and then lack of reaction to her sister's
death in the opening prologue. I'm hoping this will be explained more
in future novellas.
It appears that Brangwen is from a family of witches, though I don't believe
she knows this yet. Her sister was brutally murdered, and as the first
daughter was to be the only trained in the family powers. Brangwen has
no power, except the ability to draw.
We're also introduced to her crush, Devon White. Something's drawing the
two of them together.
Ms. Fox leaves us with an ending that is just interesting enough to want
to read the second in her series.
As I said, I'm of mixed emotions. Maybe this would have worked better
as a longer book. All in all a distinguished start.
Christine I. Speakman
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(RB), Pocket PC 1.0+ Compatible, Franklin eBookMan (FUB), hiebook (KML),
iSilo (PDB), Mobipocket (PRC), OEBFF Format (IMP), Microsoft Reader (LIT)
LOVE
SPELLS FOR DREAMERS
Bryn Colvin
Chippewa Publishing, June
2006
eBook, $4.00
Just what is love?
It can save you, be lost before you know it, a precious gift, travels
full circle, is conquering, all seeing, wild.
Too much sweetness can leave you with a sour feeling. While Bryn Colvin's
LOVE SPELLS FOR DREAMERS is brimming with tender devotion, taken one story
at a time it is an enchanting read. A feel good reminder about what love
could be and is.
LOVE SPELLS FOR DREAMERS is a romantic's e-book. Don't rush this reading.
Let each story unfold and settle in your heart before you move on to the
next.
Christine I. Speakman
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(RB), Pocket PC 1.0+ Compatible, Franklin eBookMan (FUB), hiebook (KML),
iSilo (PDB), Mobipocket (PRC), OEBFF Format (IMP), Microsoft Reader (LIT)
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