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Review: Murder in Montague Falls

12/20/2019

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Synopsis

WHITE HOT THRILLS! PITCH BLACK DEEDS!


3 TALES OF TEENS TACKLING THEIR DARKEST RITES OF PASSAGE

Acclaimed storytellers Russ Colchamiro, Sawney Hatton, and Patrick Thomas each present an original novella brimming with enough danger, intrigue, and murder to get readers’ blood pounding and hearts racing.

In Colchamiro’s RED INK, a paperboy with an overactive imagination witnesses a brutal killing on his route—or has he taken his fantasy spy games a step too far?

In Hatton’s THE DEVIL’S DELINQUENTS, a trio of teenage misfits in pursuit of success, power, and revenge practice amateurish occult rituals... with deadly consequences.

In Thomas’s A MANY SPLENDID THING, a sultry high school teacher enrolls one of her students to get rid of her husband. But will the young man really graduate to murder?
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Am I the only one who likes to read fun creepy, murder-y stuff during Christmas time? I am? Oh well lol

Murder in Montague Falls is a collection of three noir-style novellas involving teenagers and nefarious situations. What I loved about this collection was the fact that these were teenagers and not adults at the center of these stories. I am a sucker for coming of age stories, and having those stories as part of the backdrop of dark themes is awesome. Each story takes place in Montague Falls which means each story is intertwined in one way or another and it reminds me of Stephen King's tendency to do that with his short stories and novellas. That's high praise in my book. 

​Red Ink details the complexities (and issues) of having an overactive imaginations; The Devil's Delinquents handles teenagers and the occult (!!!); and A Many Splendid Thing takes on the student-teacher relationship. Each of these stories tackles a different area of bleak situations in this town which makes the book itself so interesting - a real page turner. 

I recommend this book to lovers of the noir and darker themed subjects. You will not be disappointed. 
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Review: Covey and JayJay Get Educated

12/18/2019

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This is the second book in the Covey Jencks Mystery Series by Shelton L. Williams. Covey and JayJay Get Educated is a wonderfully written book that is so enjoyable to read for its mystery and fun, but also plucks at the painful memories of years past. Covey and JayJay does not hesitate to address Texas' past with racial tensions and inequality. I truly enjoyed Williams' ability to weave together a thrilling mystery while still providing insight into the (often times sorrowful) history of Texas as a whole. 

The dialogue between Covey and JayJay was quite entertaining and I found myself missing their repartee once the story was finished. I found JayJay's insight to be so important to the story as she symbolizes that racial history observation for the reader. I am quite a character-driven kind of reader, so characters are deeply important to how much I care about a book. I was so satisfied with Covey and JayJay and the tone Williams gave them both to keep his story moving forward. The plot itself was fast-paced and had plenty of twists to keep the story fresh and entertaining. 

Something that I think is notable to mention, especially for rigid completists like myself, is that it is not necessary to start with book one of the mystery series in order to enjoy  Covey and JayJay. Do not get me wrong, I need to find myself a copy of the first story and I encourage all readers who are interested to do the same. However, for the sake of availability and opportunity, it is absolutely wonderful to be able to dip in a series out of order and still be able to enjoy it. 
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Review: Santa Claus Bank Robbery

12/14/2019

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I have previously enjoyed Tui Snider's writing in the forms of spooky Texas locations (check out that review here). So I knew I had something to look forward to when it came to the Santa Claus Bank Robbery. What I found was a truly interesting story of a bank heist with a thief half-dressed as a Santa Claus. If that weren't interesting and entertaining enough, Snider's writing, told with her signature humor, made the storytelling that much better!

I am a huge fan of true crime, and having read/watched/listened to so many stories, I know true crime can be quite violent and harsh for some people to take in. I am happy to say that Santa Claus Bank Robbery is none of those things and instead provides a look into Texas' past instead of any details that may be "too much" for some readers. While still being a true crime book, I would classify it more under history - in case any reader is a bit squeamish about any details they may find.  However, it was truly a glimpse into the past - something quite enjoyable for any Texan or historian to read into!

Honestly, what makes this story so great to read is the writing by Snider. Her conversation-like writing style makes the pages fly by and every turn so enjoyable. Every photo and extra detail simply adds to the overall presentation - the cherry on top of the sundae, if you will. I recommend this for all readers - it's a great book to get lost in!
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Snider’s writing and photography have been featured in a variety of media outlets, including WFAA TV, Coast to Coast AM, LifeHack, Langdon Review, the City of Plano, Wild Woman Waking, Shades of Angels and many more. She has several more books in progress


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Review: Bread Bags and Bullies

12/12/2019

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 Bread Bags and Bullies
by Steven Manchester

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It’s the winter of 1984. Twelve-year old Herbie and his two brothers—Wally and Cockroach—are enjoying the mayhem of winter break when a late Nor’easter blows through New England, trapping their quirky family in the house. The power goes out and playing Space Invaders to AC DC’s Back in Black album is suddenly silenced—forcing them to use their twisted imaginations in beating back the boredom. At a time when the brothers must overcome one fear after the next, they learn that courage is the one character trait that guarantees all others.

This hysterical coming-of-age tale is jam-packed with enough nostalgia to satisfy anyone who grew up in the ‘80s or at least had the good fortune to travel through them.

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Bread Bags and Bullies ​is a fantastic book that is full of nostalgia - perfect for those who grew up in the 1980s or, like me, were born in the 1980s but had their older siblings share their love for all things retro. Steve Manchester's writing is vivid and enthralling. Nostalgia definitely makes this book the captivating read that it is. Bread Bags and Bullies is a coming-of-age story about three brothers who make memories together while steering the happenings of life - friendship and family. This book is definitely a charming story with humor and memories filling not just a wintry life, but the lives of these three brothers. I definitely recommend anyone who has some kind of connection or affection for the 1980s to pick up this book. This read will become as much of a walk down memory lane for the reader as it is for the characters of this book. 
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