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
Reviews
“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
“The Last Conception”: Humor, Heritage, and Heart
The Last Conception (2020), directed by Gabriela Ledesma and based off of the novel of the same title by Gabriel Constans, follows the journey of Savarna, a lesbian Indian-American woman, as she tries to navigate her romantic relationship with graduate student Charley while her family pressures her for the sake of continuing the family bloodline. … Continue reading “The Last Conception”: Humor, Heritage, and Heart
Small Town Living in Gossow’s “Taking Baby for a Walk”
Review by Tori Bissonette, @RoseOfTori
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