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Self Publishing Book Review of the Week: Murder with a French Accent

Murder with a French Accent

by Janet Hannah

This self-published book was recently reviewed by Shelley Glodowski of Midwest Book Review:

Janet Hannah was born in Toronto, Canada. She earned a Ph.D. in Rutgers University. MURDER WITH A FRENCH ACCENT is the follow-up to her first Alex Kertesz mystery, THE WISH TO KILL, which was well received. She currently lives in Jerusalem.

 

Alex Kertesz has been tapped by his department at the University of Jerusalem to journey to a small French company who has acquired the rights to an organism for commercial development. Located in Toulouse, France, Alex arrives to a somewhat hostile atmosphere and little to be done on the surface of things. But an explosion in the lab; snide comments; and finally his own kidnapping convince him that all is not well at Agrogenie:

 

“‘I have to catch a plane,’ he said, extricating himself from her grasp, but the large man he now thought of as Boris appeared at his other side, pressing him toward the open door of a parked car. He spun around to make a dash for it, but Francoise blocked the way, and something hard and heavy smashed into the back of his head.”

 

Writing about something as complicated as biochemistry is not an easy task, particularly when the intended audience is mystery readers. But Janet Hannah pulls it off with aplomb, breaking complicated theory down into pedestrian language when the occasion calls for it. Dr. Alex is a reluctant traveler and hero in this whodunit, and Hannah has to spend quite of bit of the book putting everything into context for the reader.

 

But when Hannah gets around to the murder, she totally changes gears to create mayhem as Dr. Alex finds himself pulled into the vortex of a situation he hardly understands. It’s lucky that he is fluent in so many languages and that he has kept himself in good shape. He is called upon to perform stunts worthy of James Bond, and that’s where the real fun of the novel lies.

MURDER WITH A FRENCH ACCENT is a nicely wrought International mystery.

For more information or to order the book, visit the author’s webpage: www.outskirtspress.com/murderwithafrenchaccent


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Self Publishing Book Review of the Week: Looking for Closure

Looking for Closure

by Maria Stewart

This self-published book was recently reviewed by Mary Cowper of Midwest Book Review:

When you aren’t satisfied with the answer, the only response is to dig deeper. “Looking for Closure: The Therasa Ferrara Story” is a niece’s journey to find out the truth of what truly happened to her aunt over two decades ago. With a suspicious comment when she last saw her, Maria Stewart does not buy the simple homicide verdict she was given by the police, and offers a true crime drama that has to be read to be believed. “Looking for Closure” is a solid and recommended read that should not be missed by true crime readers.

For more information or to order the book, visit the author’s webpage: www.outskirtspress.com/lookingforclosure


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Self Publishing Book Review of the Week: Tales of Wordishure

Tales of Wordishure

by Mick McArt

This self-published book was recently reviewed by Michael J. Carson of Midwest Book Review:

A good bedtime story is invaluable and can impart values. “Tales of Wordishure” Is a collection of stories aimed to be read to young children at bedtime to better impart Christian wisdom and values to them. With much to stimulate the imagination, these tales make “Tales of Wordishure” very much worth picking up for parents who want to mix in faith at bedtime.

For more information or to order the book, visit the author’s webpage: www.outskirtspress.com/talesofwordishure


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Self-Published Book Review of the Week: The Student Prophet: Initiation Rites

The Student Prophet: Initiation Rites

by James Nicholas Logue

This self-published book was recently reviewed by www.readerviews.com:

As a psychologist and reviewer I found this book to be an incredible read. I have many friends who are clairvoyants and psychics and yet I never believed their ability. The author has reached into a world that is unknown to most.

Jeff Fitzpatrick is a young man who has a gift to see what is coming. Many will pass him off as “crazy.” There are in our world special people who can “see” what is coming. Through the help of angels and strength they learn to use this talent to help others.

Trying to fit into college and have fun with his friends, Jeff realizes that many times he sees what is going to happen. He doesn’t understand how or why, but he knows it gives him the “willies.” Yet at the same time, he knows that he must let someone know of his dreams.

He works with the FBI and has found that it is difficult to be in school, have a life and work for the FBI. Yet his dreams will not let him go. He also finds that God has a different purpose for him in life. Is he prepared for this? Is his family?

“The Student Prophet: Initiation Rites” by James Nicholas Logue is a great book that captures you from the first pages and you can’t put it down.

For more information or to order the book, visit the author’s webpage: www.outskirtspress.com/thestudentprophet


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Self-Published Book Review of the Week: The Vampires Minotaur

9781598007145_cov.inddThe Vampires Minotaur

by Levant DuPrae

This self-published book was recently reviewed by Reader Views:

In “The Vampires Minotaur” author Levant DuPrae takes us through his version of the story on how the Minotaur was conceived. Minos’s wife uses her cunning mind to create a way in which she can mate with the Cretan Bull who is attacking and killing people. From this mating, came the abomination of the Minotaur.

Other mythological events are described in this story, and as they are happening Naamah, who is the daughter of Lilith, watches over them. Sometimes she just watches, other times she seeks to interfere for her own gain. This usually involves her getting revenge on others. She also witnesses the intervention or sometimes interference of Gods such as Poseidon.

What makes this story so unique is that in addition to being The Fury Megaera, Naamah is also a vampire. She feeds off of the blood of others, usually the innocent. She has no morals or scruples, she operates on pure emotion. She is a very dangerous character. Having the power to transform into a shadow form allows her to secretly watch what is happening. She also can heal herself quickly. After seeing the Minotaur’s mother mate with the bull, Naamah also does so in her own manner.

“The Vampires Minotaur” by Levant DuPrae is a very complex story. I admired the author’s use of
his own creative ideas to add to the mythological stories. However, there is a reason that this book is
listed as a horror novel. Some of the events described are extremely graphic and brutal. Readers
who enjoy being shocked will definitely enjoy this unique story.

For more information or to order the book, visit the outskirtspress.com/TheVampiresMinotaur