By opening with the death of a child, Richard Becker’s 50 States absolutely does not shy away from opening with a bang that sets the tone well for the rest of the collection. 50 States is a collection of 50 short stories each set in a different state in the US and spanning decades across … Continue reading “50 States”: Eclectic, Powerful, and Not for the Faint of Heart
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“Thunder Road”: Cowboys, Aliens, and Gangsters
Thunder Road, a genre-blending novel by author Colin Holmes, is a complex piece of historical fiction that touches on some of the most notable figures in the history of Fort Worth, Roswell, Las Vegas, and the United States. From extraterrestrials to gangsters, Thunder Road protagonist detective-made-cowboy-made-private-eye Jeff Sharp spends the novel sticking his nose where … Continue reading “Thunder Road”: Cowboys, Aliens, and Gangsters
“Phantoms”: Bizarre, Eerie, and Everything in Between
Review by Tori Bissonette
“Alejandro’s Lie”: A Tale of Romance and Revolution
Bob Van Laerhoven's thrilling novel, Alejandro's Lie, is an intriguing read that takes place in the fictional South American country of Terreno during the 1980s—or, at least a version of the 1980s just slightly removed from the history many of us know. Laerhoven's fictional setting and somewhat alternative history creates a surreal atmosphere for his … Continue reading “Alejandro’s Lie”: A Tale of Romance and Revolution
Small Town Living in Gossow’s “Taking Baby for a Walk”
Review by Tori Bissonette, @RoseOfTori