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Book: When the Sleeping Dead Still Talk

Author: Jennifer Anne Gordon

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

I love reading gothic horror novels. After reading “From Daylight to Madness” first book in the Hotel series I was much excited to read its sequel.

“When the Sleeping Dead Still Talk” by Jennifer Anne Gordon will take readers to a totally different world. Story starts with Francis in his hotel room on the second floor. In his childhood, he used to believe in God. But now, he knew that God is not listening but he knew that something is listening. He found the answer he was looking for when he saw Isabella. Since then, he believed only in her. He like to give books to Isabella but now with Isabella dead, to whom he would give.

He hallucinates about seeing Isabella’s shadow, seeing her with Oscar in her hand, hearing her singing her sad song. When Isabella’s casket was taken away from Dagger Island in the ship, Francis accompanied others. Story gets intriguing when Francis was in his little house in the Dorchester Neck.

It is a gripping tale. Narration is smooth and strong. Plot of the story is well constructed. Pace of the story is medium with a complex world. When Francis’s father has shattered glass on his face, he got a permanent scar. Francis’s character is complex and author must have put great efforts in writing it so nicely. Storyline is unique and readers who love gothic horror can’t put this book down without finishing it.

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Book: The Art Of Influencing Project Success

Author: Nicholas Ferguson

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

The Art of Influencing Project Success by the author Nicholas Ferguson is an amazing book that will help the Managers or leaders especially in how to manage their team and motivate them to produce good output. Due to the pandemic, since everyone is working from home, leaders can’t keep an eye on what the teammates are doing. In this book “Believing is seeing” concept is shared.

This book will guide leaders to power themselves consistently so they can be most advantageous to their team. This book is about about self-leadership influencing perspective that influences interactions and outcomes. Nicholas has also discussed about the Newton’s laws of motion that applies to projects and people also.

Language of the book is simple and easy to understand. Cover photo is very well designed. Writing style of Nicholas is impressive. I enjoyed reading this book. I like to recommend it to others also so they can feel relief from project stress and believe in project success. Great book for all aspiring and current leaders.

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Book: Chronologue

Author: Gregory Thomas

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

Chronologue by the author Gregory Thomas is a dystopian and science fiction set in the twenty third century. Story starts with an agent entering into the house of Butch to congratulate him for joining the force. Butch joined the Federal Bureau Republic but he wasn’t aware about that. To join the bureau agency, a person only has to type the text “I want to be an agent”. Without even sending it, he will be on-board. Butch typed this text 6 months back with his girlfriend. Just in 4 seconds now, he will complete his training. Butch will also receive his paycheck for the service.

With the terror of Avalon attack on every nation, countries has been Avalonized. Avalonization was the forced transcendence of one’s consciousness
and subconsciousness into the computer. The countries that were left were in war with the androids. The world has become so advanced that there are robot building car factories, countries are being hacked and taken over by machines that want to convert humans into machines.

Since the book is set in future with AI in the main role, the world building is little complex so I like to recommend this book to avid Sci-fi readers. I really appreciate author’s imagination in coming up with the world lead by robots. Language of the book is easy to understand. Cover photo looks simple. Narration is smooth and writing style is impressive. I like to recommend this book to dystopian and sci-fi readers.

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Book: Animal Council and the Disappearing Sea Ice

Author: MV Solstrand

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Language: English

Rating: 5/5

Animal Council and the Disappearing Sea Ice by the author MV Solstrand is a book that is written as a result of personal experiences of author while living in the subarctic and Arctic for 17 years. Story starts with the tragic incident that showed us the unity among the different sea animals. The way tuna, Hank and the S.U.N. (Signal for Uniting Networks) together saved the dolphins by ripping the net apart is amazing.

Polar bear numbers are already reducing all over the Arctic. With the ice gone Marina, a female polar bear gonna starve and her Cubs too. When she smelled whale meat, she thought finally she can have something to eat but unfortunately she tumbled into the sea and managed to climb onto a small piece of ice. On the other hand, a two legger Magnhild got separated from her dad and she was floating on an ice piece in the middle of the sea. Will Animal Council rescue both?

The story is interesting. Reading this book was an amazing experience. It gave me an idea about the feelings of the animals. To maintain the balance, it is very important not to hunt the animals. This story is like a wake up call to maintain the balance in the nature. Cover photo is nice and title is suitable according to the story. I recommend my fellow readers to read this book at least once.

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Book: Infectus

Author: Todd C Elliott

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

Infectus by the author Todd C Elliott is a collection of bedtime stories of horror. Northshore Evil, Good Bones and The Art of Self Demise are my favorite from the collection.

In Northshore Evil, like twenty five years old Foster I also have a fear of flying. Whenever, I fly I just wish for plane to land safely at the destination without crashing in the middle. Foster had to take few drinks so he can be ready to fly. His colleague Bonnie Willson is not afraid of flying as her dad was in the air force. When the plane flew and Foster and Bonnie were watching the Causeway Bridge, an underwater explosion of white light made them blind and others also and their plane crashed. Will they be alive?

The Art of Self Demise by Rika Suzette is a book that was banned in other states and best seller in The New York Times. Read the entire story yourself. Grab a copy of Infectus right away.

I really loved the plot of each stories. They are unique and interesting. Language of the book is lucid with a smooth narration. Since I started reading these stories at night and they have stuck in my mind, I had to sleep with lights on. Cover photo is spooky and title is accurate. I loved this book. While reading, I was having vivid images in my head making me feel like I am witnessing everything from my eyes.

If you love reading spooky stories, you can’t afford to miss to read this book.

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Book: Deep Walking: For Mind, Body and Soul

Author: Reino Gevers

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Language: English

Rating: 5/5

Find your own pace and rhythm. Don’t be drawn by what the crowd does.

Deep Walking: For Mind, Body and Soul by the author Reino Gevers will take you on a journey of spiritual renewal and self development. Spiritual seekers are rediscovering the ancient pilgrimage route in Spain – the Camino de Santiago to discover a new world within.

Reino has shared his experience of walking the Camino many times. He walked a small section of Camino for the first time in 2007. Walking a Camino is the opportunity for pilgrims to walk to Spiritual self or God. It is both a physical and spiritual journey. Author has shared about the mistakes one can do on this walk eventually leading the pilgrims to quit. One of the mistake is to carry a loaded backpack and wearing low quality shoes.

Various quotes shared in this book motivated me. Language of the book is easy to follow. Cover photo of the book couldn’t have been better than this. Title is nice. If you are into spiritual books, then this would be a perfect pick by you. Author has shared his rich experience that was worth my time.

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Book: I Still Dream of Horses

Author: Leanne Heffernan

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

I Still Dream of Horses by the author Leanne Heffernan is a fictional story based on actual events. Story is told from the view point of Consuela, a horse. Consuela was an eighteen years old horse when fourteen years old Leanne came to see her so she can buy her. Consuela liked the soft spoken little Leanne who would be her new owner now. Since Leanne liked the horse, so she bought her. Consuela was moved to Macarthur Park paddocks in Canberra soon. Every day Leanne came to see her.

She always feed Consuela with her favourite treat. As time passes by, both Consuela and Leanne formed a beautiful bond. The way author has expressed this story from the view point of horse helped me to better understand the horses. I haven’t even imagined that horses need that much care and like humans they get happy to get new presents, go on hunger strike to oppose something, love to be treated as special, etc.

Leanne letter at the end to the readers made me emotional. Before reading this book, I wasn’t much aware about the horses, love and care they need, how they can be our good friend, their experience about different weather, etc. This book is something one would definitely love. Reading this was a totally new experience to me. For the first time, I had read a story from the eyes of horse and I could feel very connected. Must read book.

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Book: Spades Is Life

Author: Faith Darren M.ED.

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Language: English

Rating: 4/5

Spades Is Life by the author Faith Darren M Ed is the guide to mastering Spades and life. Spades is a challenging game and there are few people only who are masters at playing it. In this book, author has shared helpful tips using which we can master the game of spades. The first most important thing in the game of spades is to choose your partner wisely. Author has compared the game of spades with life. Like in the game, we have to choose our partner wisely. Similarly, we should carefully choose our life partner so our journey can be smooth.

Author has very well explained the Deck and the Spades suit is the most powerful among the four suits so it’s the title of the game. But the deck of life has more than 4 suits. To master the bid, author has shared few points. She has also explained the ways through which one can cheat. I was also glad to know about the phrase ‘Taking across the table’.

Glossary given at the end of the book is much helpful. Quiz section is something I enjoyed a lot. It is a short read and one could finish this book in a single sitting. This book is not meant to be just read. It is meant to be enjoyed. Read it with a deck of cards in your hand and you will enjoy it more. Language of the book is simple and cover photo is nice. Pick this book and try to master spades.

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Book: Paradise Door

Author: Brent Shibla

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Language: English

Rating: 4/5

Paradise Door is a novel by Brent Shibla. Protagonist of the story is Memphis Clarke. He doesn’t exactly remember dying but he found himself in a dentist’s waiting room. Receptionist asked him to sign the form that lists what he has done and hasn’t done in his life. At the hotel, he got to stay in the luxurious loft. In his room, on the bookshelf, he found various antiques that he has collected from his family members over years.

Memphis stepped out of the hotel to explore the city. He went to a bar that resembles the bar in Bishop Park. At the bar, there was a mixed crowd and people were interacting with each other. It’s the kind of crowd that Memphis love. After being back in the hotel room, he missed his wife Savannah. While exploring the hotel, he entered into the tulip garden that reminded him of his trip to Amsterdam. In the garden, he found an unusual door.

As he entered the door, he saw an old TV there showing different events of his life like his parents fight when he was a child, when he was in high school, when he was sitting in a suit in front of a judge, etc. Memphis further started remembering parts of his life. Grab a copy of this book and read the story yourself to know what happens next.

Storyline is so unique and interesting. Title of the story is suitable. Cover photo could have been more creative. Language of the book is easy to understand. This book gave a different reading experience to me. World building is amazing and quite impressive. Narration was so smooth that I was picturizing all the scenes in my head while reading.

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Book: Chance

Author: Carolyn M. Bowen

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

Chance by the author Carolyn M Bowen is a psychological thriller. It is the second book in the Sydney Jones Series. Protagonist of the story is Sydney Jones. Walker is the head of security at her office and personal bodyguard. He is also Sydney’s boyfriend. Before becoming Sydney’s bodyguard, Walker was the bodyguard of the singer-songwriter Roxanne. Roxanne had developed a drug habit and Walker had left the security job there. But now, Roxanne is constantly troubling Walker to be her bodyguard but Walker was ignoring her calls. When Roxanne didn’t stop, Walker decided to meet her and tell her personally that he didn’t want to take the job.

Unfortunately, when Walker reached Roxanne’s condo, she was already dead. Walker’s fingerprint was found at the crime scene and now he is in trouble. He is accused of murder but Sydney knew that Walker is innocent and she wants to prove him innocent to the law. But Walker disappeared. He signed a confidentiality agreement with the Government stating to never contact her again. The government has declared Roxanne’s murder as a suicide. Will Sydney be able to know the truth?

Story is intense and I didn’t felt like putting it down without finishing it. Sydney Jones is a strong female protagonist. This book has crime, thrill, mystery. I enjoyed this novel from the first page till the last full stop. Carolyn has nicely penned down this story. Language of the book is simple and narration was easy to follow.

Even though this book is a part of series but one can read it as a standalone also. Looking forward to read the third book in the series.

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