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At the Bottom of New Lake by Sonya Larson My rating: 4 of 5 stars Interesting View I liked Chauntao’s view of the world over the teacher’s. It gave an interesting perspective of how disaster broke down the barriers in many ways. It showed that poverty was something much greater than lacking posessions and that the accumulation of “wealth” might
Read moreA Child Alone with Strangers A novel of spell-binding chills by critically acclaimed horror author, Philip Fracassi Henry’s father tells him he will never leave him—then he holds Henry tight and steps into oncoming traffic. Thus begins the young boy’s perilous journey from being raised by family in San Diego to being held prisoner in a remote farmhouse surrounded by
Read moreFalls the Shadow by Skip Horack My rating: 3 of 5 stars I’m uncertain… This story was a little bizarre for me. It was definitely original and related to climate, but it felt scattered. There were some poignant comments, but overall, I was left feeling uncertain as to the point of the tale. Neither good nor bad, this short was
Read moreSignal Moon by Kate Quinn My rating: 5 of 5 stars What a lovely story I’m a huge historical fiction fan, and I’ve been on a big WWII kick as of late. This short story was right in line with my reading. The paranormal elements reminded me of “Philadelphia Experiment” and “The Lake House.” I liked the charactered. They were
Read moreThere’s No Place Like Home by Edan Lepucki My rating: 4 of 5 stars A Tale of Hope Despite Loss Even in the darkness of the story, I found a sense of hope. Somehow, despite the terrible loss and conditions, connections were made and kindness expressed. It was like stars shining on a moonless night. I liked Vic. Her curiosity,
Read moreController by Jesse Kellerman My rating: 3 of 5 stars Oddly Dark I understand the darkness of this tale… how it fits this series. Still, it is oddly out of place for me. It felt more “Twilight Zone” than “climate.” I liked the vastly different approach of the writer because it’s not the same take regurgitated. Yet, I can’t say
Read moreWHEN GRACE FOUND MEVolume One Real Life Stories of Women of Faith An anthology series of faith, perseverance, and personal connection told by twenty women. Coordinated by author Kim Lengling The book is published by Listening to Your Voice Publishing and is available worldwide in digital and print format With Volume One of the When Grace Found Me series, you
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