Eagle: Birds of Flight ~ J.M. Erickson

Eagle: Birds of Flight - Book Three by J.M. Erickson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

J.M. Erickson never disappoints me. Erickson's novels are always filled with action and great characters that you just pull for and hope that everything will turn out right in what is sure be a very messed up situation. Erickson wrote yet another amazing action novel. We pick up with Burns and the team and of course Emma and Becky. This book flawlessly picks up where book 2 Raven leaves off. Emma has grown a little bit and we discover more about her background. This book answers quite a few questions, Erickson gives hints into the lives of the operatives that are helping keep Emma and the family safe as well as a little more insight into Burn's character. While we delve into why all of these people have been brought together to bring down corrupt agents we see that no matter how hard and trained they are; they're still people and emotions can run high in stressful situations. I do not want to give away the plot of this book as it is too good to spoil for potential readers. Needless to say you will not be disappointed and it will leave you asking for more.

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The Beat on Ruby's Street ~ Jenna Zark

The Beat on Ruby's Street by Jenna Zark
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Beat on Ruby's Street was an interesting novel about a young girl in that "tween" stage of life. Ruby is a rebel with a cause and poetic soul. I think she thinks she is misunderstood throughout the novel by her peers, parents and other adult figures. But this is the view of a child. Zark keeps true to this period peace, when protests of war are high and the arts (poetry and painting) are taboo. In The Beat on Ruby's street we follow young Ruby through many acts of childhood rebelliousness. Everything Ruby does is for "the cause." At times I thought Ruby was being way disrespectful, but Zark reminds us of the time period and gives up parental clues of who raised Ruby. Ruby is a product of the streets and not meaning this in a harsh or bad way. She was well cared for by her parents but not in a way that the majority of society would approve, but she was not from a bad home. In my opinion this book shows that it does take a village to raise a child who could think for herself and fight for what she truly believed in.

Zark gives us a view from a child's perspective but this is no childish book. I appreciate the way she makes the novel flow and tells the story as if it were a movie or play in front of our eyes. This could easily be turned into a Ruby series and I hope Zark continues to write with such feeling and abandonment. I really dug this novel and look forward to reading many more by Jenna Zark.

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Broken by the Dark: An Edge of Your Seat Murder Mystery ~ Dennis Lively

Broken by the Dark: An Edge of Your Seat Murder Mystery by Dennis Lively
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dennis Lively produces a great action filled suspenseful mystery novel in Broken by the Dark. His ability to give you every bit of detailed and background information in as little words as possible was well appreciated. A quick synopsis, the main character is Jason, a man blinded during childhood who turns out to be a very good detective. Jason solves crimes for a living, he was blinded as a child by a man infatuated with his mother. Jason does not let "blindness" take over his life, he has learn to live it and has become a very successful detective. A series of crimes strike the town that start to bring back troubling memories from Jason's past. This novel tells the story of how Jason gets through the nightmares and handles some of the worst crimes against humanity.

Dennis Lively, plot and character development is amazing in the mystery novel. Yes there is small portion of romance but it does not overshadow the main plot, the mystery. Lively's writing style is simple yet his story really flows like a novel. It is written as if this is only a small portion of Jason's life. Lively could really make a long series with Jason as the main character.

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One World United ~ Jean Stanberry

One World United by Jean Marie Stanberry
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jean Stanberry's novel One World you United is an amazing read about life living under total government rule after the third World War. It follow for the most four main characters: Sion, Santiago, Helena and Athens. As the world tries to get better from the war, geniuses have brainwashed it's citizens into thinking the government knows best. Sounds familiar, huh? Stanberry takes us on a journey of how these four characters are brought up being trained by the government and only taking the liberty at which the government provides. None of the four are taught to think for themselves, everything from what they study at school, to marriage, to even when they are able to produce a baby are decided for them. Well we all know this will only last for so long before people (no matter how genetically engineered), begin to learn the truth.

Reading One World United, was a great eye-opener to how too much control to one party can essentially not make life better but worse. I quite enjoyed Stanberry's novel and look forward to reading more novels like this.

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At Her Beck and Call ~ Mistress Benay

At Her Beck and Call: A Pictorial Journal of Female Domination and Male Servitude by Mistress Benay
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

At Her Beck and Call is quite an "out of the box" novel based on the dominatrix lifestyle. Mistress Benay spares no feelings and brings out all of the toys, friends, and female dominatrix rules and regulations. Overall the storyline is pretty consistent with Benay searching for a slave and finding one to suit her acquired needs. The book is not my cup of tea but I did read it in it's entirety. The topic was not the problem just some of the ideas behind Domme and Slave were just a little too graphic for me. Overall Benay sheds quite a bit of light on the side of being a female dominatrix. The novel was expressive of her adventure and love and is quite a fast read,

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No Place for Love in Los Angeles ~ Wes Martin and John Bedierman

No place for love in Los Angeles by Wes Martin
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

No Place for Love in Los Angeles is roller coaster ride of emotional foolishness (in a good way). William is trying to find the love of his life Jenny; a love who voluntarily left him for the limelight and fame of Los Angeles. Martin paints a vivid picture of William trying to regain his ex Jenny's attention and renew the love and affections that they once had and shared. But Jenny is not the sweet Jenny from the mid-west that Will once knew and love. Will is finding this out the hard way.

Crime, Sex, Attitudes, Actors and more Wes Martin throws all the punches and leaves nothing out of this short novel. Martin brings the reader in by sending William on chase for Jenny. The title of this novel makes sense when crime comes into play there is no place for love in los angeles. I am not quite sure what genre to place this novel in because it is packed with comedy, action, drama and a smidget of romance. It was a great short read and did not deviate from the plot. Great job Wes Martin.

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Sanctuary In Steel ~ Bryan Cassiday

Sanctuary in Steel by Bryan Cassiday
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sanctuary of Steel is a paranormal science fiction novel involving the war against zombies while trapped in Alcatraz. I thought it was quite clever of Bryan Cassiday to set this novel in the impenetrable prison that once held famous prisoners; Alcatraz. No can get out and no one can get in at least that was the thought pattern. Cassiday gives the reader plenty of action. Main characters Victoria and Halverson make quite the team, and CIA agent posing as a reporter and a dress boutique owner. Both basically kick butt and take names while picking up some stragglers along the way.

What makes this novel a decent read is the way Cassidy sets up the plot of the story. Yes zombies, undead, the infected are roaming the coasts of California but what will the unaffected do? What will happen once they reach Alcatraz. All does not appear to be what it seems and Cassidy keeps the reader interested by throwing surprising tidbits of information here and there that help the main characters attempt to survive.

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