Hidden Enemy (Evanescence Book 5) Kindle Edition by J.L. Campbell

Book Excerpt:

"Mia's gift is memory. Maxine's curse is prophecy. 

Their uncommon abilities make them a force to be feared … and controlled. For these twins, The Castle has always been a sanctuary—a place where they are nurtured and protected,  until their mother is murdered.

Escaping to the distant land of Durabia, they find fleeting peace—but their enemies have not forgotten them. On their return to the States, the past and the future collide in a deadly reckoning. Shadowy forces infiltrate The Castle, and the sisters are kidnapped by those who would use their powers to reshape destiny, no matter the cost.   

Together, they carry the weight of all that ever was and all that will ever be.

 

The Castle's origin story starts with a spiritual battle that transcends time and space, ending with a war on two sides of the world and beyond."

Title:  Hidden Enemy

Author:  J.L. Campbell

Publisher:  The Writer's Suite

Series:  Evanescence Book 5

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Hidden Enemy" by J.L. Campbell

My Insight:

Mia possesses an extraordinary gift: her memory is a vivid tapestry woven with intricate details, allowing her to recall moments with breathtaking clarity. In contrast, Maxine grapples with the haunting burden of prophecy, her visions often casting shadows on their future. Together, these twins form an unparalleled alliance, a dynamic force that demands careful stewardship. For as long as they can remember, The Castle has been their sanctuary—a majestic refuge filled with warmth and familiarity—until the shattering loss of their mother sends ripples of grief through their lives, altering everything they once knew.

In search of solace, the sisters embark on a journey to the distant land of Durabia, where the sun-drenched landscapes and gentle breezes offer a temporary balm for their aching hearts. However, the tendrils of their past are relentless, and peace proves elusive. Upon their return to the United States, they find themselves at a treacherous crossroads, where the wounds of history collide with an uncertain future, leading to a gripping confrontation. Dark forces, sinister and relentless, infiltrate The Castle, and the sisters are ensnared by those seeking to exploit their remarkable gifts, willing to manipulate fate at any cost.

Bound together by the weight of their heritage and the shimmering promise of what is yet to come, Mia and Maxine must summon every ounce of strength. Their tale unfolds within the backdrop of a profound spiritual battle that transcends time and geography, paving the way for an epic conflict that reverberates across continents and beyond. Join them on their arduous journey as they navigate daunting challenges with unwavering courage and indomitable determination!

Oct 20th Net Gallery The Hobbit Encyclopedia Kindle Edition by Damien Bador (Author), Vivien Stocker (Author), Coralie Potot (Author), Dominique Vigot (Author)

 Book Excerpt:

"An indispensable and comprehensive guide to J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit covering all the characters, places, and objects included in the seminal book that first introduced the world of Middle Earth.

The prequel to The Lord of the Rings (1954) and The Hobbit (1937) is a vibrant work that first introduced us to the world of Middle Earth and set up the fantasy world that would be built upon at greater length in Tolkien's later books. Peter Jackson's trilogy of films based on this single work has helped to create a new generation of Tolkien fans.

In this vast, wide-ranging volume are detailed entries on all the characters, creatures, and places encountered in the story and others on the languages, sources of inspiration, and iconic objects and events.
 
Richly illustrated with original color drawings, this indispensable guide will allow you to explore Middle Earth in greater depth, decipher the Dwarves' alphabet, and discover the legendary sources of Tolkien's inspiration.

Title: The Hobbit Encyclopedia
Authors: Damien Bador, Vivien Stocker, Coralie Potat, & Dominique Vigot
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Four
Review:
"The Hobbit Encyclopedia" by Various Authors above.

My Sentiments:

The Hobbit Encyclopedia was quite interesting. It told us about the characters [with my favorite ones being Bilbo Baggins, Galadriel, Gandalf, and Legolas, to name a few]. It continues to its Peoples and Creatures and the Languages and writing systems that will keep one's interest as you turn the pages for more. This encyclopedia will be fantastic with all its illustrations, especially if you are into the Hobbits story and the Lord of the Rings series. I recommend you pick this one up.

Thank you to NetGallery for this copy.

Marked Souls (Miss the Mark Book 3) Kindle Edition by Adrienna Turner

 

Book Excerpt:

"The Antichrist plans are to rule the world and will destroy anyone that steps in his way. Satan enters in a man’s soul to be acknowledged as the world leader. The Antichrist stamps his mark (microchip) in each individual with the use of biometric, technological, and biological—a tracking device to keep tabs on the human race as the New Ruler, doing his global review, with the help of Les Blanche and Hadrianus including the Task Force Ops.

What will stop him now!

Roya Whitmore and her family face trials and tribulations after the loss of Solomon Whitmore. Will this family mends those ties? Or be marked?"

Title:  Marked Souls

Author:  Adrienna Turner

Publisher:  DYRP     

Series:  Miss the Mark Book 3

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating:  Four

Review:

"Marked Souls" by Adrienna Turner

My Opinion:  

If you are into Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction, read with some Christian endeavors you have come to the right place for a good read as we read about "Roya Whitmore and her family that faced trials and tribulations after the loss of her husband Solomon Whitmore and their twin boys."  This will be a story of how the"'Antichrist stamps his mark [microchip] in each individual with the use of biometric technological, and biological  a tracking device that keeps tabs on the human race as this New Ruler, with the help of Les Blanche and Hadrianus including the Task Force Ops."  

How will this family make it out of this mess, especially after Roya's husband has been killed?  Will she be able to move from Florida to California and be safe?  Well, will things weren't too good for them, and she and her daughter will be to leave there and go to Phila where her twin boys are in school.  What will bring her back to California...a wedding.  Yes, Roya's sister is getting married, and Roya goes to her wedding.  Now, what strangeness will come from the wedding that will bring in help from Flordia.  

This is one story that you will have to pick up and read for yourself, and I don't want to give too much away.  The ending will leave you wanting more and giving you scriptures to help one understand more in the story.  In the end 'will this family mend those ties, or will they be marked?"   All that is left to say is pick up "Marked Souls" and see for yourself how well this author brings the reader a good read.

Darkest Heart by Juliette Cross

Profile:

"Anya—a stoic, blue-winged angelic warrior—was bitten by a demon prince in battle, and now she has precious little time to find a cure for his deadly venom. But the only archangel with the power to stop the dark poison from corrupting her body and soul is missing. She’ll have to trust her guide, the outcast high demon Dommiel, who is as handsome as he is dangerous if she has any hope.

An outcast of his own kind, high demon Dommiel stays under cover while the war between angels and demons rages on. When the only person who ever showed him kindness asks for his help, he has no choice but to try to save the angel. Venturing back into the dens he has avoided for so long, Anya makes him want and feel things he never thought possible.

But Dommiel knows there is no way an angel can ever love a demon…"

Title:  Darkest Heart

Author:  Juliette Cross

Publisher:  Entangled: Amara                   

Series:   Dominion # 2

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating:  Five

Review:

"Darkest Heart" by Juliette Cross

My Thoughts....

What a captivated read that will keep you turning the pages to see what was coming next in this urban fantasy/paranormal read!  This was indeed a good read of a bad boy demon finally getting his redemption.  Is this what happens when a jaded demon and a warrior angel come together? What was the secret that Anya kept from Dommiel? Why was finding Uriel so very important for Anya?   Be ready for a read with lots of action, very intensed 'story between good and evil, hatred, love, vengeance, salvation'  and with some very complexed and passionate characters. And let's not leave out the hot passions of attraction as these two Dommiel and Anya who journeyed  through the depths of darkness had for each other. Will Anya be able to put her 'trust in this high demon Dommiel to find Uriel and save her soul.' What I especially enjoyed about this story was how the author brought in that 'a soul can always be saved."

So, if you are into reading a good story in the Dominion series ... I would definitely recommend "Darkest Heart" and all you will get from the characters, the romance and the world lore...you will simply enjoy it all.

Operation Phoenix (Nova Force Book 1) Kindle Edition by Susan Hayes

Book Description....

"He’s guarding the galaxy. She’s guarding her heart.

Commander Dax Rossi lives by one rule: mission first. But when an old flame puts that code to the test, he needs to make a hard choice--the job, or the woman?

Lieutenant Trinity West wants answers. Someone’s been stealing DNA from her top-secret research base, and she wants to know who, and how. Her investigation into the thefts is cut short by the arrival the only man to ever break her heart—and now he stands in the way of her discovering the truth."

Title:  Operation Phoenix
Author:  Susan Hayes
Publisher:  Black Scroll Publications Ltd.                  
Series:  Nova Force Book 1
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"Operation Phoenix" by Susan Hayes

My Thoughts...

This was quite a interesting story that dealt with Lieutenant Trinity West and Commander Dax Rossi who had known each other for many years.  But after the death of Trinity's brother [Travis] ten years earlier things had greatly changed for her and definitely how she felt toward Dax [her brother's best friend].  Why was this?  What had happened had something to due with how the death of Trinity's brother.  Now Trinity and Dax are being thrown together because her base was being investigated [a cold case] for thefts that had happened years ago from the 'Vault of the Fallen.'  Now Commander Dax and his team of the Nova Force are there to solve this problem.  So with Trinity and Dax having had a history together that didn't end well how will all of this come out as secrets of their past start to come out along with what has gone on with the thefts on the base?  Will these two be able to find their happiness as lots of secrets and mysteries come out?  This author did a wonderful job at letting the readers into Trinity and Dax's complicated past which was sweet from their young love but then came the broken hearts and then death that pulled them apart.  Now, that they are having to work together will these two be able to mend their relationship in this second chance at love and learning to trust again while all heck is going on around them in trying to solve a old mystery and find the identity of the thief?  I loved the characters who were all so well developed, portrayed, outstanding interaction with this Nova Force 3 team, 'I've got your back' and some believable helping to give the readers a story that was emotional, suspenseful, and  mysterious read with wonderful action scenes while keeping the reader wondering whodunit.  In the end will we get 'who had stolen the DNA of the Fallen' and will Trinity and Dax get their second chance at a HEA?  To find out you will just have to pick up this good science fiction read  "Operation Phoenix" to find out!   

What Lies Within By: James Morris

Book Description....

“You’re going to die”

"Shelley Marano is an ordinary, unexceptional high school senior…until the day she receives a cryptic text message, and her world tilts sideways. Now she’s in real danger, although she doesn’t know who would want her dead, or why. As she starts to unravel the mystery, the truth about who she really is proves to be more frightening than she ever imagined. With the lives of her and her friends hanging in the balance, one thing is certain:

Nothing will ever be the same."

Title:  What Lies Within
Author:  James Morris
Publisher:  Kindle Press
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"What Lies Within" by James Morris

My Thoughts....

This was quite a interesting mystery thriller read that once I started reading it I wasn't able to put it down until the end.  Everything seemed to be going great for Shelley Marano...and then she receives a text from a brother that she didn't know she had saying .... [YOU'RE GOING TO DIE].  Now what was up with that? ...And then there is more...Shelly was also told that she was adopted and in danger. Now what is going on in Shelley Marano life...where she had been a happy senior in high school...looking forward to going to college...working at  her father's auto body shop and best friends with Winston?  Now for Shelley...it seems like her life has been turned upside down and this is where I will stop and say that you will have to pick up this fast paced, well written story to find out what all will come of Shelley Marano.  It will be one ride with many twist and turns, drama, suspense with some real intriguing characters that will keep you turning the pages wanting to know what will be coming next in this good read.  Will 'Nature vs. Nature'  win out in the end for Shelley?  I love how the storyline presented which showed  the growth of this heroine ....Shelley definitely learning just who her true  loyal friend really was in the end.  Will life for Shelly ever be the same after 'a series of terrifying revelations that she goes through?'  Again you will have to pick up the read to see how this author presents it so well to the readers.

As I came to the end of this novel I was left wanting more answers like... ['who are the others...and who is this real Shelley?'], so I hope there will be a sequel for more of this story.

Thank you to the author for letting me read your novel  and give my honest  opinion of the read.





I received free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.  Thank you so much for letting me read your novel.

One Man's Island By Thomas Wolfenden

Title:  One Man's Island
Author:  Thomas J. Wolfenden
Publisher:  Permuted Press
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: 4
Review:

"One Man's Island" by Thomas J Wolfenden was a very captivating novel that I found hard to put down this 'end of the world' fictional story.  This was definitely a post apocalyptic world that had a new hero by the name of Sergeant Major Tim who gives the reader a thrill of a ride that has hope and glory.  I really enjoyed the good story that this author gives the reader especially the magic that is brought in.  I found the characters were very believable that were set in this post Apocalypse world.  The time this author spent in one of the world's elite Light Infantry Regiment ranks, 75th Ranger Regiment was indeed of great interest in this read.  I enjoyed this plot and there were so many twist and turns that really will keep the reader interested to see what is coming next.  If you are looking for a fascinating, entertaining and just good story you have come to the right place for "One Man's Island" would be recommended for you.