The existence of alien entities or possibilities of alien invasion has always been a subject of interest for sci-fi enthusiasts and fiction lovers equally. Hence, any adventure novel involving the theme of saving the earth and protecting the human race from ultimate destruction is irresistible. Zara Hanson & The Mystery of the Painted Symbol is a fantasy science fiction novel by J.L. Haynes. It succeeds in fueling the interest of the readers with a refreshing narrative style.
The story is about Ari and Dante, who are opposite in character. However, they had one thing in common, they both came into each other's life looking for a friend. What happens to Dante and Ari's friendship when Dante moves away to another city because of his father's new job? And, will Ari be able to figure out the answers to all the mysteries of this universe?
Those Delicious Letters by Sandeepa Sen-Gupta makes you realize how much we have left behind our traditions in this fast-paced life. Shubha resembles many of us, and through her, the author has shared the forgotten traditions and some mouth-watering classic Bengali recipes. Here's my review of this beautiful story.
. What will happen when two superpower countries’ peace and harmony are in question because of this union? Would the world show acceptance to a same-sex relationship even if it is between the two most influential people?
The chaos has reached Virko, the industrial hub of the kingdom of Voulhire, where people have little to no faith in either magic or God. Will the desire for supremacy destroy every innocent soul in Virko? Matthew Tysz's book - "We are Voulhire: The Fires of Virko," the second installment in the "We are Voulhire" series, will be a perfect read for any sci-fi, epic fantasy enthusiast. Click on the picture or title for the full review.
Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Sexual Abuse, none of these subjects is unknown to the current world. However, we hardly put much effort into understanding the long-term psychological impact it has on the victim. This story is about Emily Perrit. Her constant fear overshadows her existence because of her traumatic childhood and an abusive husband. However, in one incident, she shoots an intruder in self-defense, which awakens her bloodthirsty personality, leading to multiple brutal homicides. Will Detective Martha Newton be able to stop these serial killings? Read the full review here.
Young kids often get easily intimidated by new people, and they make assumptions based on their outward appearances. Hence, as parents or caregivers, we should take special care to make the kids realize that every individual is different, and it is futile to hold any prejudice against them for being different.
This book is an urban fantasy thriller novel that narrates the journey of Beth Portman, an enthusiastic 14-year-old girl from San Diego, who sails across the Pacific Ocean with Silas Tuft, a retired SEAL, and owner of the sailboat named Montegar. However, during the subsequent four years of her voyage, her life changes completely, as death follows them wherever they go. Without realizing the purpose of the series of events, which hardly seem coincidental, she somehow indirectly gets involved in affecting the lives of the people who cross paths with her or Silas. How far will she go to get rid of the curse of death and sadness, following her in the form of an Albatross?
The story is about Declan Noakes, a Vietnam veteran, who gets into Thai Marijuana smuggling as a small-time drug dealer, but he wants to leave all this behind and tread the path of honesty. However, some people do not share the same opinion. While the cops and goons are equally chasing Declan to get their hands on Marijuana, his favorite cousin, Rachel, involuntarily gets involved in this chaos. The story thus narrates the repercussions of Declan’s past choices and the ultimate turn of events. How far will Declan go to save the people who matter?
If you love vampire stories with an element of time travel, Christopher J. Penington's book - "The Hand Bringer," will be a perfect read for you. Click on the picture or title for the full review.
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