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Book Review: From the Center of the Earth (Stories out of the Peace Corps) edited by Geraldine Kennedy
From the Center of the Earth: Stories Out of the Peace Corps by Geraldine Kennedy My rating: 4 of 5 stars This excellent 13 story compendium of a variety of Peace Corps Volunteer stories, tales and activities gives a broad picture of how varied… Continue Reading “Book Review: From the Center of the Earth (Stories out of the Peace Corps) edited by Geraldine Kennedy”
Book Review: RESOLUTION by Robert B. Parker
Resolution by Robert B. Parker As you can see from this review, I have had two books going at once, the serious History from WW2 in “Sea Cobra as reviewed by me in my last posting and by bedtime story reading which is generally… Continue Reading “Book Review: RESOLUTION by Robert B. Parker”
Read about a Black African Hero! – Ghosts of Ukuthula – Dec. 4, 2022 Last day of this year’s Kindle Free copy!
From the capture of Nelson Mandela to the period before he became President, this story follows the intrigue and hidden war for Black African control in the Republic of South Africa
Africa before Ukuthula! Kindle version – The Ghosts of Ukuthula – Free Nov. 30 through Dec. 4, 2022
An African spy holds the key to the peaceful transition of power from cruel Apartheid to Black African Majority Rule. In a time of guerilla warfare, read the story that helpse stop the bloodshed.
Don’t Forget – Starts Today! 25 Nov. 2022! Free – Civil War and Frontier History – “Rough Enough”
Are you a history buff? Like the Period 1860 – 1885? Montana Indian Wars? Dakota Territory Gold Rush? Ordinary Soldier Tales from the Civil War? ” Rough Enough” It’s free – 25 Nov. 2022 to 29 Nov. 2022 Get the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HCQNBB0?tag=sa-sym-new-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1 “Rough Enough”… Continue Reading “Don’t Forget – Starts Today! 25 Nov. 2022! Free – Civil War and Frontier History – “Rough Enough””
Book Review: The Last Horseman, by David Gilman
The Last Horseman by David Gilman My rating: 5 of 5 stars Sometimes historical fiction can give a more keen and concise picture of what happened during a war than hours of pouring over the reports and comments made by field commanders or looking… Continue Reading “Book Review: The Last Horseman, by David Gilman”
Book Review: Coming Back Alive! by Spike Walker
Battling against nature’s most fierce storms, Coastguard rescue operations face daunting odds to bring drowning fisherman back safely to their families.
Book Review – Wolf Pack by C. J. Box
Fast moving! C. J. Bix at its best when the western system of justice collides with the Cartel folks fron New Jersey.
Book Review: Eye for an Eye by Ben Coes
goodreads.com/book/show/1604503 This is my first book by author Ben Coes and I think I’ll go right ahead and look for another of his books because he gives you a bit of everything in this action thriller starring Dewey Andreas, a former Ranger and Delta… Continue Reading “Book Review: Eye for an Eye by Ben Coes”
Book Review: Partner in Crime, by J. A. Jance
Partner in Crime by J.A. Jance My rating: 4 of 5 stars I enjoyed the side stories that accompany author Jance’s very interesting murder mystery and the personality descriptions and characters of Sheriff Joanna Brady and J. P. Beaumont, from two different worlds of… Continue Reading “Book Review: Partner in Crime, by J. A. Jance”
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