As a child Jackie is abused at home and bullied at school. He is judged autistic and relegated to home bound teaching that fails him. His only solace is TV cable news. Years later he is reunited with one of his classmates, Jimmie. Together they discover Jackie’s ability to read closed-captioned broadcasts and ads so clearly that he creates a psychic connection with the viewer. This talent enables Jackie to fulfill his destiny. Continue reading
I think that the author definitely has a way with words, because the book has a poetic feeling to it, outside of your general fiction. Continue reading
Synopsis: A tale of love and marriage, society balls and courtship, class and a touch of scandal, Pamela Mingle’s The Pursuit of Mary Bennet is a fresh take on one of the most beloved novels of all time, Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Growing up with four extraordinary sisters—beautiful and confident Jane and Elizabeth, and … Continue reading
When I picked up the copy of “The Tilted World” by Tom Franklin & Beth Ann Fennelly that I’d been sent, I didn’t know what to expect. I know they say you’re not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but this cover had me stumped, looking more like some kind of Sci-Fi portal … Continue reading
Article first published as Book Review: ‘Shattered Illusions’ by Leigh Hershkovich on Blogcritics. “Shattered Illusions” by Leigh Hershkovich is definitely a great piece of literature. The mystery behind this crime novel is not the detective’s journey to find a killer but a deep look into the lives of four, very different witnesses of the murder. … Continue reading
Absolution by Amanda Dick DIP Press ASIN: B00G1XXDRW Reviewed by Sarah Widdup for Say What? Savannah Mae December 2013 3 Stars- Article first published as eBook Review: ‘Absolution’ by Amanda Dick on Blogcritics. As far as first novels go (which can be quite a long way with the right words), Amanda Dick has woven just … Continue reading
The Grace of Crows by Tracy Shawn Cherokee McGhee L.L.C (2013) ISBN 9781937556044 Reviewed by Sarah Widdup for Say What? Savannah Mae September 2013 With books, as with much of life, the reader comes to the page with their own preconceived ideas. Much of Tracy Shawn’s debut novel, The Grace of Crows, deals with this … Continue reading
All the Summer Girls by Meg Donohue William Morrow Paperbacks ISBN 9780062203816 Reviewed by Robin Davis for Say What? Savannah Mae October 2013 3 Stars- An easy, light, beach read “All the Summer Girls” tells the story of three twenty-nine year old childhood friends, Vanessa, Kate, and Dani. Their friendship was forever changed 8 years … Continue reading
Xianne: A Comedy of Cultures Volume One by Jayce Grayson Infinity Publishing ISBN 9780741464729 Reviewed by Savannah Mae for Say What? Savannah Mae July 2013 “Xianne” is the first novel in this series. It is written in the voice of Jim Street, a young virgin in search of freedom from the Earthly life. Jim is … Continue reading
Monster by Ben Burgess, Jr Wasteland Press (2013) ISBN 9780988374508 Reviewed by Savannah for Say What? Savannah Mae (7/2013) I was first attracted to Monster when I received a post update from a fellow blogger. I have to say that my main attraction was the book cover. When I started to read her review, my … Continue reading
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