Cleanup by Norah McClintock

When Connie Suarez gets to work she finds her employer, Richard Withers, murdered. And standing over the body is her coworker Maria, an illegal immigrant from Colombia. Maria begs Connie, a former attorney, to help her find out who killed him and prove her innocence. Connie agrees and finds herself discovering that Maria has not been completely honost with her and is still keeping secrets from her. It up to Connie to find out who killed Mr. Withers and clear Maria's name.

This book is very short and easy to read. I was able to finish it on less than two hours. This story could have been better if there had been more added to the story. The characters seemed unrealistic and the dialogue didn't feel natural at towards the end of the story. This book does have potential but it just seems too short. It feels unfinished.

This book is not yet available for sale. It will be released to the public on October 1st.

The Accident by Linwood Barclay

Glen Garber runs a contracting company in Milford, Connecticut. When his wife, Sheila, dies in a car accident, Glen and his daughter, Kelly, both have their lives turned upside. But what makes the news even more distressing is the circumstances surrounding the accident. According to the police report, Sheila was driving drunk, drove up onto an off ramp,and fell asleep behind the wheel. It was literally an accident waiting an accident waiting to happen. And to top it all off, the accident also resulted in the death of two other people.

Glen knows his wife would never be so irresponsible and reckless that she would ever willingly get behind the wheel drunk. When he starts searching for the truth, he is hurled into a world of illegal and immoral activities. Determined to find out what led to his wife's death and clear his wife's name, Glen will stop at nothing to find the answers he seeks.

Linwood Barclay is a master of domestic suspense. With a perfect combination of suspense and mystery, he is able to craft a story you won't want to put down. This thriller starts strong and comes to a shocking conclusion. I have read many books by this author and picking up this one was no accident.

Women Scorned by Angela Alsaleem

Camilla Benedict, an aspiring art student, is brutally raped and murdered. After her death, Camilla's now mutilated body is possessed by an ancient spirit. Camilla is haunted by visions. Visions of women's last few moments before their life is snuffed out. She experiences their death over and over again. She becomes determined to find a way to end this nightmare and die once more.

However she longs for something in the breath of criminals. An intangible substance that fills her with more energy than she ever had when she was alive. She becomes addicted to stealing their breath, consuming their souls. And like an addict, she wants to end her suffering, but at the same time wants one more fix, one more jolt to make her feel complete. Even if only for a little while.

Camilla meets Libitina Flesher, a woman who, although deeply disturbed, is somehow able to see her when when no one else can. Libitina agrees to help Camilla find a way to end her unnatural existence. Although the circumstances through which Camilla and Libinita meet are less than ideal, Camilla is glad to have some company although Libitina may regret joining Camilla's quest.

Aludra Erebus, the Chosen One, is a dark virgin who enjoys inflicting pain upon innocent people. She has bent sent by the Order of Merlin, a Satanic cult, to capture the spirit inhabiting Camilla's body in order for the cult to perform an ancient ritual that will unleash the demons of hell upon Earth. Camilla can sense that this evil is tracking her and knows that if she is captured, the Order will have the key to unlocking the gates of Hell and giving Satan free rule over the human realm.

This book is extremely dark and extremely graphic story containing sexual mutilations, rape, and torture in descriptive detail. Although the level of detail is fantastic, if you are even in the least troubled with blood and gore type of books or are not a fan of the horror genre, then I highly recommend you skip this book and pick up another. However, if you like gross-out details or enjoy books of this genre, then you may want to consider reading this book. But I cannot stress enough, the details of torture and rape leave very little to imagination and although I usually applaud the level of detail provided, I recommend keeping this book far away from children and people with weak stomachs.

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Son of Youth in Revolt by C.D. Payne

When Scott Twisp is told that he will be moving to California so his father can start production of a new television show, Scott is of course reluctant and protests the move. But once he meets the beautiful Azura Preston, daughter of Trent Preston, he realized he now has a reason to stay and becomes determined to lose his virginity. But as often happens with the Twisp's, that is easier said than done.

Scott, while working as a gofer for his fathers show, takes the opportunity to make sure anyone who attempts to move in on Azura is either removed or taken care of. But Scott isn't the only one taking advantage of his position. Jake Twisp is using his connection to the show to reconnect with his first love, Uma. And Nick is having private meetings with his first love, Sheeni. All this leads to one conclusion. No matter the generation, being a Twisp never makes your love life easy.

In this seventh installment of the Yourh in Revolt series, we get to see how once hell raiser handles raising a teenage son of his own. Armed with razor sharp wit, Scott is truly his fathers son. The entire Twisp clan returns in this sequel, as well as a few other familiar faces. Besides Trent, Jake, Sheeni, and Uma, we have see the return of Tyler Twisp, Connie Saunders, her daughter Veeva, Apurva, Vijay, as well as a few more. This book is full of the humor of the previous novels and the end will leave you wanting more. I highly recommend it to any fan of the Youth in Revolt series.

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Bunnyman Bridge by Ronald J. Van Wynsberg

Joan Fortune was a successful New York detective when a cruel twist of fate took not only the the life of her husband, but also the life of her unborn child. When she finally comes to terms with it, a beacon of hope in the form of a three-year-old girl enters her life. After being found abandoned in a church, three-year-old Caitlin was brought to Joan's precinct and immediately stole Joan's heart. Six months later, Joan was awarded custody of Caitlin. It was then she started looking for a new job in a less hectic environment in which to raise her daughter. When she found the position of 'Sheriff of Milford' in March of 1997, she immediately knew that she had found the perfect job and quickly accepted.

Milford, Virginia doesn't see much crime. So when Kiersten, a local teenager, goes missing, Joan starts to organize search parties. And when Kiersten is found with a noose around her neck and hanging from a bridge, Joan realizes that they have a cold blooded killer on the loose. But what do you do when the only evidence of a crime is the body itself. No trace evidence, no footprints, nothing. But when a complete stranger calls Joan with intimate knowledge of the crime scene, Joan finally has a lead. And she will follow this lead for as long as it takes. But in the end, she never expected to find a new beginning.

Bunnyman Bridge has been out for a couple of years and is a well written with some unexpected plot twists. It's a well paced, fun read and I would be willing to read more books by this author. I really liked the writing style and found it hard to put down. I will definitely be keeping my eyes open for more books by this author.

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The Seer: Through the Dark Zone by Jeffrey Klausman

Aboard the Kestrel, a 22nd colony ship, Derek Willingham is just like any other 12 year old kid. Except he is a Seer, someone who has the ability to see future events. When he has a vision of an accident and doesn't report it, the result is the death of his mother and several other crew members and the ship having to turn around and head back to Earth.

However, the Earth he is returning is not the Earth he left behind. Nearly 200 years have passed since the Kestrel embarked on its voyage. In that time, much has happened. Hunger and poverty have been eliminated using nanotechnology. Disease and sickness are non existent and the human lifespan has been extended. But this simplicity in life comes at a cost. And Derek isn't willing to pay the price.

The captain of the Kestrel, Captain Asher, informs Derek that there is a way to go back in time and stop the accident from happening. To do so Derek will need to find a man named Dr. Osborne. The only problem is Dr. Osborne lives in the Dark Zone, a primitive colony in Australia cut off from the rest of the world. And when Derek gets there he will have to travel through the desert, ride on a convoy, avoid scavengers, and all the meanwhile he learns someone has looking for him. But the most important thing he learns is to believe in himself and the true meaning of "To thine own self be true."

I would recommend this book for middle schoolers. Kids will be able to connect with him and understand how he feels. It's an easy read and well paced and can be finished in a day or two.

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Cure Your Democracy by John Cooker

There is a viral pandemic that is spread across America. It is an outbreak of startling proportions. Not one, but two diseases are infecting our friends and loved ones. We have all seen the infected. At first glance, they appear normal. But once they begin to speak, strange and confusing words start coming out of their mouths. Words like treehugger and Obamacare, or teabagger and I didn't inhale. It is impossible to avoid people with the viruses, now revealed as Democratitus and Democratosis. These viruses are highly contagious and extremly dangerous.

But there is hope. John Cooker, MRI, has researched these viruses at length and has published this book in order to raise public awareness and help others identify those infected and explains how to rehabilite the already sick. John Cooker hopes that this book will convince the medical community to takes this threat seriously and start researching the viruses more toughly and, more importantly, help aid in the creation of an anti-viral.

Cure your democracy is a completely unbiased view on politics. On the surface, this book seems absurd, a published, long running joke. But if you look deeper, and understand what the book is meant to convey, you will see that this book is a brilliant, insightful satire of common people and the world of politics in which they submerge themselves. This book is intended for Americans who have seen firsthand the level of absurdity people are willing to take the subject of politics to. However, people from other countries will be able to recognize some of the more prominent people in politics that are mentioned in this book. Targeting everyone from Bush and Cheney to Obama and Clinton (both of them), this is a balance but humorous view of American politics and, upon reading, turns constant and unending bickering into a source of comedy for your entertainment. This book will lift your spirits and will help cure your democracy.

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Disturbed by Kevin O'Brien

Disturbed is a thriller filled with murder, hate, and revenge. When Ray Corson, a former high school guidance counselor, is found murdered in an empty parking lot, seventeen year old Chris Dennehy can't help but feel like it's his fault. He still blames himself for for Mr. Corson being fired. Little does he know that the death of his once close friend and guidance counselor sets in motion a series of events which will end in tragedy and bloodshed. So much bloodshed.

Seattle is being terrorized by a ruthless maniac known as the Cul-de-sac Killer. Murdering entire families and ceremoniously leaving their corpses in closets, all cul-de-sac families are on edge, including Molly Dennehy, her husband Jeff, and her step children, Chris and Erin. When Molly's cul-de-sac starts being riddled with tragic accidents and terrifying phone calls, she shrugs it off as coincidence. But as the body count rises and the accidents start hitting closer to home, she can't help but feel that someone is out to get them.  And she realizes that if she doesn't fond a way to put an end to all of this misfortune, then an end will be put to her.

Disturbed is the darkest and most complex thriller I have ever read. And with its well developed characters and abundance of suspense and misdirections, it is a must read for any thriller fan. This is the first work I have read by Kevin O'Brien, but it certainly won't be the last. But of you are looking for a fairytale ending, this book is not for you. Like I said, this book is dark and, if you are faint of heart, may leave you feeling disturbed.

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Thank You For Flying Air Zoe by Erik Arwell

Zoe Tisdale is your typical middle age woman, until a near death experience on an airplane opens her eyes to the fact that she is stuck in a rut, going through the motions of life but not truly living. She realizes that at some point she and her best friends, Ginger Pace, Lauren Pace, and Melinda McClure, gave up their life long dream. The dream to one day take their garage band all the way to the top and play at Whiskey a Go Go. But as often happens, life got in the way.

When having a mid-life crisis, people often make irrational decisions. Zoe quits her job and decides to get the band, the Flip-Flops, back together after all these years and finally fulfill her destiny. But first she has to convince her friends. But that is easier said than done. Ginger is married to a wealthy businessman, Melinda lives out in the middle of nowhere in Montana trying to save the environment, and Lauren, Zoe's neighbor, now runs a dog kennel. And none of them have any immediate plans to get the back together and pursue their old dreams. But as history has often proved, all it takes is one person with a crazy idea to inspire others.

Thank You For Flying Air Zoe is a debut novel by Erik Atwell. This is his first attempt at womens literature, and he pulls it off quite well. This is a funny, well paced novel with a memorable cast of characters that will have you laughing out loud. This book is an excellent example that when you exploit that small window of opportunity where you are old enough to know better, but young enough to do it anyway, life is a lot more fun.

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