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Adam by James Bushill James Bushill Mystery & Thrillers, Sci Fi & Fantasy Pub Date 11 Mar 2016 Review Adam is a Frankenstein for a new generation of readers, a creation maligned and misunderstood, driven to violence. A truly sentient computer is an amazing achievement, but ideals are often lost amidst the desire for profit. Faced with Adam being potentially shut down due to lack of funds, his creators, Victor and Maria make a deal with the devil - the Pharix corporatio

The Eighth Day by Joseph John Obsidian Dawn Mystery & Thrillers, Sci Fi & Fantasy Pub Date 27 Mar 2016 Review Joseph John’s recipe for success: Take one part Bourne Identity (Ludlum), mix in a healthy dash of Total Recall (Phillip K Dick) and throw in a dash of The Sixth Day (an underrated but fun scifi flick). The Eighth Day is an explosive scifi thriller that captivates readers from beginning to end. It has everything scifi lovers could want - fast paced action, a

Migraines: More than a Headache by Dr. Elizabeth Leroux Dundurn Non-fiction, Health Pub Date: 26 March 2016 Review As a long time sufferer of migraines, I was drawn to Dr. Leroux's Migraines: More than a Headache. Migraines can be treated with varying degrees of success, but treatment is more a matter of management than the provision of a cure. Furthermore, they are often misdiagnosed, confused with other types of headaches (that have a wide variety of causes), or e

The Doppelgänger By P Wish Createspace Mystery & Thrillers, Scifi & Fantasy Pub Date: March 23, 2016 Review The Doppelgänger is a novel, rich in emotion but extremely troubling. It is a psychological thriller that shook me, even while I was unable to stop turning the pages. It is so difficult to draw a line between the real and the imagined. Like Darcy, the reader is entrapped in a web of fear and suspicion, unable to break free to communicate or share what she believes is

Prime Evil by Maynard Sims Joffe Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date: March 26, 2016 Review The 1950s marked a period of great change for British society as well as the British police force. The DCI Callum police procedurals wonderfully depict the changing culture and attitudes while giving the reader a thrilling mystery. Part of what makes these novels so enjoyable is that DCI Callum is not only a perceptive detective, he is also a man who cares a great deal about h

Raiders of the Lost Bark By Sparkle Abbey Belle Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date: March 25, 2016 Review Sparkle Abbey's Pampered Pet Mysteries are always fun to read, particularly if you love dogs. She is great at depicting the quirky nature of pet lovers and the varied natures of their furry loves. When you add murder, more than a little comedy and a touch of romance - voilà the result is a great cozy. Mel's former pageant days seem to always come back to haunt

The Crooked Finger By Angus McVicar Endeavour Press Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date: March 24, 2016 Review The Crooked Finger has everything a fan of gothics can ask for - a beautiful and intelligent lead, a mysterious and handsome challenger, an isolated setting, a cryptogram leading to a hidden treasure, and more than a bit of danger and romance. Angus McVicar's novel is as appealing today, as when it was first published many decades ago. Eileen's father left her a le

The Norths Meet Murder By Frances Lockridge & Richard Lockridge Open Road Media Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date: March 8, 2016 Review The Norths Meet Murder is a novel from an earlier time. Published before the onset of WWII, it blends mystery and the charm common to the screwball mysteries of the time. While very different from the more action filled mysteries of the present, The Norths Meet Murder is a pleasure to read. I'm happy to see Open Road Media releasing it i

Dark Crimes By Michael Hambling Joffe Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date: March 14, 2016 Review If I was a murder victim, I would want DCI Sophie Allen on the case. Not only is she intelligent and perceptive, DCI Allen is confident without being arrogant and strong without being embittered. An easy and able team leader, she doesn't take the easy out. Contrary to stereotype, DCI Allen has a loving, supportive marriage and a good relationship with her children. Her

Kernel of Truth By Kristi Abbott Berkeley Prime Crime Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date: March 1, 2016 Review Looking to read a fun new cozy - don't wait to pick up your copy of Kernel of Truth. Kristi Abbott is a gifted writer. Her vibrant and clever descriptions leap off the page, making Kernel of Truth a fun and immersive read. I enjoyed the wide variety of characters, especially Sprocket. Even if you don't care for dogs, you will fall in love with Sprocket, Rebecca