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Book Review: White Plague by James Abel – Intrigue and Danger in the High North!
Adventure, intrigues and international standoff in the high North gives Colonel Rush a challenge as he attempts to rescue survivors from the disabled nuclear submarine, Montana.
Book Review; The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune
The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune My rating: 4 of 5 stars TJ Klune has written a great novel for looking at the world of bullying, mocking and name calling through the eyes of an educator. But in this great novel,… Continue Reading “Book Review; The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune”
Book Review of “The Wager” by David Grann
“The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder” by David Grann is a thrilling depiction of a mid-1700s British mission to hijack a Spanish galleon. The plot covers a deadly journey marked by disease, scurvy, and internal conflict that ultimately ends in shipwreck, survival struggles, near mutiny and death. The ordeal culminates in the survivors’ fight to disprove mutiny allegations back in Britain. A must-read for fans of British naval history and survival tales.
Book Review: One Shot by Lee Child. Wow!
One Shot by Lee Child My rating: 5 of 5 stars Here’s an outstanding book representing the excellence of Lee Child’s writing, plot and development of his hero, Jack Reacher. When I talk to others about this action/thriller mystery series, this is one of… Continue Reading “Book Review: One Shot by Lee Child. Wow!”
Book Review: “Higher Love” by Kit Deslauriers
Higher Love: Skiing the Seven Summits by Kit DesLauriers My rating: 5 of 5 stars I have been a mountain climber since the age of 8, in 1952 when I first went up 10,110 ft. Mt. Blackmore outside of Bozeman, Montana with my father.… Continue Reading “Book Review: “Higher Love” by Kit Deslauriers”
Book Review! “Kill Process” by William Hertling. A New Era of ‘IT’ Sci-Fi! I wish I Could Still Climb Aboard!
Kill Process by William Hertling My rating: 5 of 5 stars Open your eyes world! The new age of IT science fiction is upon us in a form that will educate you, entertain you and probably scare you a bit if you haven’t yet… Continue Reading “Book Review! “Kill Process” by William Hertling. A New Era of ‘IT’ Sci-Fi! I wish I Could Still Climb Aboard!”
The Prince of Serendipity Strikes again for Richard Clow and “Rough Enough”
Talk about a really amazing coincidence today! Out of the blue comes an email from one of my new followers who just happens to be the Great-Great – Step – Grandson of Richard Headley Clow (1847 – 1926) CW veteran 1864-65) about whom I… Continue Reading “The Prince of Serendipity Strikes again for Richard Clow and “Rough Enough””
Civil War Buffs! Kindle Countdown Sale on “Rough Enough”!
Don’t forget to check out how “Rough Enough” has risen on the sales charts this past 24 hours. The sale is still on and well worth the buy for all you Civil War Buffs and Professors who are trying to follow these soldiers from… Continue Reading “Civil War Buffs! Kindle Countdown Sale on “Rough Enough”!”
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Slide Show on “Ghosts of Ukuthula”
Posted on April 4, 2017 by Richard H. McBee Jr.
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Here’s a set of 14 slides from one of my book talks that will help you understand the characterization and background of “The Ghosts of Ukuthula.” Enjoy! 1. The Cover showing the fading Old Apartheid Government Elephant and behind it ar two powers: right… Continue Reading “Slide Show on “Ghosts of Ukuthula””
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