Your DNA Is The Key – The Algorithm Will See You Now by J L Lycette #JLLycette @partnersincr1me

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MY REVIEW

If you have doubts or fears about AI or our healthcare system, The Algorithm Will See You Now, by J L Lycette, a near futuristic thriller, is sure to add to them.

Hope had joined PRIMA so she did not have to face telling her patients their disease is fatal, non responsive. Non responders are not allowed in the PRIMA program. Why waste valuable resources on those that are going to die anyway? Your DNA is the key.

Hope’s mother had died a horrible death from cancer, and she was in total agreement.

The Algorithm Will See You Now is a terrifying look into, not only, the possible future of healthcare, but every part of our life. What school someone should go to, who gets what loan, what job….the numbers control every aspect of your life.

With corruption, motives, control, and power being a driving force, it can always be worse.

Have you been denied treatment? No insurance, no care? What about the poor?

Maybe, in the end, what mattered most was what action we each choose with a power greater than ourselves.

I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of The Algorithm Will See You Now by J L Lycette.

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4 Stars

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2023 SCREENCRAFT CINEMATIC BOOK COMPETITION FINALIST
2023 READER’S FAVORITE Bronze Medal Winner in the Fiction – Thriller – Medical genre
2023 BEST THRILLERS BOOK AWARDS – Finalist
2023 MAXY AWARD’S FINALIST – Thriller category
2023 PAGE TURNER AWARD’S FINALIST – Best Debut Novel

Medical treatment determined by artificial intelligence could do more than make Hope Kestrel’s career. It could revolutionize healthcare.

What the Seattle surgeon doesn’t know is the AI has a hidden fatal flaw, and the people covering it up will stop at nothing to dominate the world’s healthcare—and its profits. Soon, Hope is made the scapegoat for a patient’s death, and only Jacie Stone, a gifted intern with a knack for computer science, is willing to help search for the truth.

But her patient’s death is only the tip of the conspiracy’s iceberg. The Director, Marah Maddox, is plotting a use for the AI far outside the ethical bounds of her physician’s oath. A staggering plan capable of reducing human lives to their DNA code, redefining the concepts of sickness and health, and delivering the power of life and death decisions into the hands of those behind the AI.

Even if the algorithm accidentally discards some who are treatable in order to make that happen…

JL Lycette’s powerful, near-future thriller, The Algorithm Will See You Now, is perfect for fans of Blake Crouch and Rob Hart.

  • Genre: Fiction, Medical Thriller, Science Fiction, Suspense, Thriller
  • 272 pages, Paperback
  • Published March 2, 2023 by Black Rose Writing

ABOUT J L LYCETTE

Jennifer / JL Lycette is a novelist, award-winning essayist, rural physician, wife, and mom. Mid-career, she discovered narrative medicine on her path back from physician burnout and has been writing ever since. She is an alumna of the 2019 Pitch Wars Novel Mentoring program. Her first novel, The Algorithm Will See You Now, was a 2023 SCREENCRAFT CINEMATIC BOOK COMPETITION FINALIST, 2023 READER’S FAVORITE BRONZE MEDAL WINNER in the Medical Thriller category, 2023 MAXY AWARD’S FINALIST – Thriller category, and 2023 PAGE TURNER AWARD’S FINALIST – Best Debut Novel category. The Committee Will Kill You Now is her second novel.

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Giveaway – Mirror Image by Fran Lewis @partnersincr1me

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Mirror Image

by Fran Lewis

February 5-9, 2024 Book Blast

Synopsis:

Mirror Image by Fran Lewis

The mystical mirror has seen many faces, some innocent and some deserving of punishment. This is the mirror of truth, and it punishes evildoers severely.

As the book unfolds, each person you meet has is given a chance to repent or suffer the mirror’s unique form of hideous justice. Be careful doing wrong, because the mirror waits for you…

Praise for Mirror Image:

“Riveting, pulse-pounding, and thoroughly readable, Mirror Image would make a great Netflix series!”
~ Vincent Zandri New York Times and USA Today bestselling ITW Thriller and PWA Shamus winning author

Mirror Image, by author Fran Lewis is a page-turner.”
~ Irma Fritz

“The stories in Mirror Image are chilling and every one has a lesson behind it. Beware and be scared!”
~ Karen Vaughn, author of Dead on Arrival

“Once again Fran Lewis has written a collection of scary stories! Mirror Image will keep you up till all hours of the night praying you won’t be looking into any mirror where the face looking back isn’t yours.”
~ Marsha Casper Cook, Michigan Avenue Media

Mirror Image, a collection of linked short stories by Fran Lewis, delves into our darker side.
It’s not for the faint of heart!”
~ John DeDakis, author of the Lark Chadwick series

Book Details:

Genre: Horror
Published by: Fideli Publishing
Publication Date: December 13, 2023
Number of Pages: 154
ISBN: 9781962402873 (ISBN10: 1962402878)
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Author Bio:

Fran Lewis

Fran worked in the NYC Public Schools as the Reading and Writing Staff Developer for over 36 years. She has three master’s degrees and a PD in Supervision and Administration. Currently, she is a member of Who’s Who of America’s Teachers and Who’s Who of America’s Executives from Cambridge.‬‬

Fran is the author of more than 14 titles including three children’s books. She has written several books on Alzheimer’s disease in order to honor her mom and help create more awareness for a cure. These include Memories are Precious: Alzheimer’s Journey; Ruth’s Story and Sharp as a Tack and Scrambled Eggs Which Describes Your Brain?. She also wrote A Daughter’s Promise about her walk through the disease with her mother. ‪Fran is the author of the Faces Behind the Stones series, a middle school series featuring stories growing up in the Bronx with her sister and MJ magazine. Mirror Image is her latest book which was preceded by What If?, Population Zero, and Accusations.‬

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Cyber Warfare – The Long Night by Alex Bueno @AlexBuenoauthor

EMP explodingDecember 3rd – A day like any other.

Christmas is approaching, and happiness is in the air. But something is not right. An unsettling sense of uncertainty begins to creep in, casting a shadow over the festive cheer. Suddenly, without warning, the world is plunged into chaos. A catastrophic cyber attack tears through the nation’s digital infrastructure, quickly followed by an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) that renders all electronic devices useless. The streets, once illuminated by holiday lights, now lie in eerie darkness. Communication lines go dead, and the familiar comforts of a connected society are stripped away in an instant.

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Three catastrophic events: A cyberattack, nuclear power plants failing, and a elcetromagnetic pulse. A new world will be created.

  • Day 0 to 3: Panic and confusion
  • Day 4 to 14: Desperation
  • Day 14 to 30: Breakdown of law and order
  • 1 Month: A New Order

We will follow a family, John and his wife, Emily, 15 year old son Jack, and 17 year old daughter Sarah, as the world around them goes up in flames. Those that adapt will be the survivors, and John and his family are equipped to do just that.

Planes falling from the sky and patients dying on the operating table, is only the beginning. It’s days before Christmas and people with no heat will be freezing to death, especially since the storm is the worst in fifty years. Think that was part of the war plan?

The government…shouldn’t there be a plan in place? The scenario is so frightening to me, because it is so realistic. And we all saw how our government acted when the pandemic hit. All the infighting over what is right and what is wrong. The fake news and denial running rampant. The media playing its own part in failing the people.

I love apocalyptic, dystopian novels, where the characters are put to the test. We see the best and the worst of humanity. What makes The Long Night even better is the fact that we are at war, being attacked in such a way that to fight back puts us in as much danger as doing nothing at all. Act too quickly and the repercussions can have catastrophic consequences.

I always try to put myself in the characters’ place, wondering how I would fare. Could I find food and shelter? Could I keep myself and those I care about safe? Would I become a warrior, an organizer, a leader, a follower? What would I have to contribute to building a new world after technology is gone? What about medicines and health?

I was so caught up in the story that when the words ran out, I never saw it coming. All I could think is nooooooo. I’m not ready for it to end. I need more…and I know it’s coming. I had to check and the sequel is coming. The Long Way Home is up for preorder, due for release in April, 2024.

I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of The Long Night by Alex Bueno.

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4 Stars

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Survival begins where technology ends.

“The Long Night” reveals a gripping story of survival and resilience amidst a catastrophic cyber assault that paralyzes the United States. As a devastating electromagnetic pulse (EMP) sweeps across the nation, it halts every aspect of modern life, thrusting the Winter family from Harbour Island, Florida, into an unforeseen battle for survival.

In this new and challenging reality, John Winter, a seasoned former military officer, and his son, Jack, find themselves 100 miles away from home when disaster strikes. Fueled by the hope of reuniting with their family, they navigate a world turned upside down, where the very fabric of society has unraveled. Meanwhile, back at home, John’s wife, Emily, a respected electrical engineering expert, along with their daughter, Sarah, confront the daunting task of surviving in a world now shrouded in darkness and chaos. Their courage and intelligence are their only weapons against the advancing chaos. Simultaneously, US President Thomas Lowell faces an emergency of an unprecedented scale. Tasked with the critical decision of determining whether this crisis is a terrorist act or a declaration of war, every move he makes could determine the fate of the nation. As President Lowell delves into the digital depths to uncover the truth, his decisions have the potential to shape the future of the nation and redefine global security.

“The Long Night” masterfully blends the intense personal drama of the Winter family’s fight for survival with the expansive backdrop of a cyber warfare scenario. This compelling narrative, grounded in scenarios that feel unnervingly realistic, challenges readers to confront their deepest fears. It blurs the lines between reality and fiction, prompting a reevaluation of our dependence on technology.

Dive into this enthralling national thriller, which is not only a tale of a family’s resilience but also a testament to the power of community and the crucial role of scientific expertise during times of crisis.

  • Genre: Action and Adventure, Apocalyptic, Dystopian, Fiction, Science Fiction, Suspense, Thriller
  • 290 pages, Kindle Edition
  • Published October 31, 2023

ABOUT ALEX BUENO (from Amazon)

Trained as an engineer and driven by a passion for storytelling, Alex is a lifelong learner, with a background in tech product development. Yet, it’s not just the wonders of the digital age that fascinate him. His novels revolve around thrillers and adventures, consistently exploring the influence of technology on society. At the same time, he weaves in Christian values emphasizing family, community, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Inspired by renowned authors like Stephen King, James Patterson, Tom Clancy, and Michael Crichton, Alex’s stories captivate while also provoking deep thought.

Alex cherishes life alongside his wife and their 18-year-old son. Their journey is anchored by unwavering faith and a profound bond.

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Intruder Alert – Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra #Nightwatching #NetGalley

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MY REVIEW

There was someone in the house.

Those six words begin the harrowing journey of a mother and her two young children. I love the addition of the blizzard, the pandemic, her vitiligo, and the men’s ability to look past the danger, attributing her hysteria to being female. She will have to draw on all her strength to save them.

Even her husband shook off her being smacked in the face by his father, as if it was her fault. How could that be? He was a bit of a dick, a weakling, so in need of his father’s love, that he would throw his wife under the bus. At one point, I thought, fuck hubby. Why isn’t he there? Why is it her? Why does he allow his father to abuse his wife, as she cooks, cleans, and caters to his dying mother?

The same can be said for the lead investigator of the case, when she finally gets away from the house and the police are called.

The characters are fabulous, the good ones good and the bad ones bad. They all did what was necessary to make Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra a success.

Tracy Sierra’s words bring alive the woman’s terror as soon as I begin reading. I can feel her panic, trying to keep the children quiet, so they don’t give away their hiding place. Listening to the intruder’s footsteps, as he moves from room to room. No one will find them before it is too late. She must do something. But what?

At times, I found myself wondering if she was imagining things, as the thoughts ran through her head. It didn’t take long for me to be on her side, getting angry for the lack of those who are supposed to help her, actually doing so.

“Let’s put private parts on him!” her daughter said. (as they build a snowman)

“Poop!” he shrieked. “Ghosts don’t poop!”

I love that little girl and her brother. They crack me up.

Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra is one of those books that gets me all riled up. My emotions are all over the place. Why is it so easy to dismiss a woman’s fears, saying she is taking things wrong, seeing things that aren’t there, making a mountain out of a mole hill? In this case, it helps create a nailbiting story of suspense, and the pacing creates a tension that had me racing through the pages, having to know what happens next.

Have you ever been dismissed, treated as if you don’t know what you are talking about? I have, and it is not a pleasant feeling, so I stood behind her, willing to go head to head with her husband, the father, the investigator…and the intruder.

Mama bear will do whatever is necessary to protect her cubs.

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4 Stars

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A razor-sharp thriller about a mother forced to the breaking point when her life and the lives of her children are threatened by an intruder

Home alone with her young children during a blizzard, a mother tucks her son back into bed in the middle of the night. She hears a noise—old houses are always making some kind of noise. But this sound is disturbingly familiar: it’s the tread of footsteps, unusually heavy and slow, coming up the stairs.

Shrouded in the shadows, she sees the figure of a man appear down the hallway. Terrified, she quietly wakes her children and hustles them into the oldest part of the house, a tiny, secret room concealed behind a wall. There they hide as the man searches for them, trying to tempt the children out with promises and scare the mother into surrender.

In the suffocating darkness, the mother struggles to remain calm, to plan, to search for any opportunity to find a weapon or escape and get help. But then she catches another glimpse of him. That face. That voice. And at once she knows her situation is even more dire than she’d feared, because she knows exactly who he is—and what he wants.

  • Genre: Fiction, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense, Thriller
  • 368 pages, Kindle Edition
  • Expected publication February 1, 2024 by Pamela Dorman Books

ABOUT TRACY SIERRA

Tracy Sierra was born and raised in the Colorado mountains. She is an attorney who currently lives in New England in an antique colonial-era home. When not writing, she spends time with her husband and two children.

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Giveaway – Charlie Chaloosy by Brad Mason @ireadbooktours

 



Book Details:

Book Title:  Charlie Chaloosy is Often Quite Choosy by Brad Mason, Ed. D.
Category:  Children’s Fiction (Ages 3-7), 32 pages
Genre:  Children’s Picture Book
Publisher:  Yorkshire Publishing
Release date:   January 2024
Content Rating:  G.  Suitable for everyone.
Book Description:

The Charlie Chaloosy book series kicks off with its inaugural offering, Charlie Chaloosy is Often Quite Choosy.

The first book focuses on Charlie’s experiences as he learns lessons, gains new experiences, and grows up in a world that happens to rhyme. The story is told through the use of a playful rhyme scheme and enhanced with beautifully colored illustrations of Charlie tackling new adventures in whimsical detail. The book ends with Charlie providing two pages for the reader to become an author by writing their own story.
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Meet the Author:

My passion for children’s literature stems from 30+ years in education and my re-entry into bedtime stories with the addition of my beautiful grandchildren. I created Charlie as a means for children to learn with Charlie by having a growth mindset when it comes to facing new experiences and learning new things. Children live in a world that is traveling ever faster and my desire is to help them slow down and enjoy childhood through the adventures of Charlie Chaloosy. I hope children have fun with Charlie while engaging their minds through stories that encourage them to read, write, illustrate, and dream a little.

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  • Mad Maxian – The Sapien Empire by Nathan Ogloff @UnusualAuthor

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    The cover for The Sapien Empire by Nathan Ogloff made me curious and I thought about Mad Max, with all the machines on the cover. The sand tells me the end of the world is here.

    Shindo Dacan will be called upon to step into a leadership role he never wanted, but is well prepared to take on. He doesn’t realize how perfect he is to take on the challenge. He would rather be tinkering in his workshop, creating machines that can improve people’s lives.

    Vibrun, the Arch Lordchief, is a cruel tyrant. He sacrifices, not only animals, but people. He revels in it. Laughs at the pain and misery of others. Some of the torture heaped on the people was graphic butchery.

    I found Tersona fascinating, but she is every bit as cruel as everyone else. Jarim teaches Shindo much of the history of the world before the apocalypse and I feel is going to have a prominent place in The Sapien Empire.

    We always have those who covet what others have, without working for it. The Rustraisers treated combat like a sport. You can’t change the basic nature of people and their feeling of entitlement. Trust is hard fought.

    I love apocalyptic/dystopian stories, where people have to figure out how to survive. They have to learn to work together. Thought provoking…trying to put myself into their place and wondering how I would react. Nathan Ogloff has done a wonderful job with, what I think, is his debut novel. The story flows smoothly, the characters coming to life on the pages, growing and developing as the story moves along. The pace picks up as the battles begin and Shindo rises to the occasion. I hated to reach the end, but the story is far from over and the characters are still talking to Nathan. The Sapien Empire: the Realms of Restarted Civilization is coming in the fall of 2024. Count me in.

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    4 Stars

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    Shindo Dacan is a socially awkward but gifted engineer who has made the most brilliant machines seen since before the All-Silence—machines that ruler Vibrun Magrite used in his creation of the Domain as he brought all four of the city-states within his iron grip. With the help of a friend of his, Shindo is secretly planning to provide prosthetic limbs to the many victims of the war his machines have waged.

    When Magrite finds out and slaughters Shindo’s friend before his eyes, Shindo tricks Magrite into funding a warrior mech to wreak revenge and is unwillingly rewarded with a woman from Magrite’s harem, Jarim Alsaedon. With his mech machine and Jarim’s help, Shindo stages a coup d’état that leaves Magrite dead and him and his accomplice as platonic dual heads of state.

    As Shindo and Jarim work to rebuild their civilization, they’re beset by factions both within and beyond the Domain’s borders. Can Shindo learn how to design a stable peace before the new world he’d envisioned becomes a wasteland of death and destruction?

    • Genre: Apolyptic, Dystopian, Fiction, Steampunk
    • 366 pages, Kindle Edition
    • Published November 7, 2023 by Nathan Ogloff

    ABOUT NATHAN OGLOFF (from Book Sirens

    Nathan was born in New Westminster, British Columbia, and has lived in different parts of Canada and the US. He obtained a degree in computer science with a minor in film studies from UBC in 2008, with an emphasis on pursuing video game development.When that didn’t work out, he worked in construction while writing his debut novel. Nathan has had a fascination with story ever since he wrote a couple of pages to a time-travel book when he was in third-grade. The varied jobs he’s had and places he’s lived have given him a wide array of perspectives to draw upon for his story-telling.When he’s not writing, Nathan spends his time adding to his ever increasing heavy-metal Spotify playlist and creating spaceships in Lego Studio.

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    Giveaway – Hammers And Homicide by Paula Charles @dollycas


    Hammers and Homicide (A Hometown Hardware Mystery)
    by Paula Charles

    About Hammers and Homicides


    Hammers and Homicide (A Hometown Hardware Mystery)
    Cozy Mystery
    1st in Series
    Setting – Oregon
    Crooked Lane Books (January 16, 2024)
    Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 280 pages
    ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1639105999
    ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1639105991
    Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C9PJXCFG

    Perfect for fans of Kate Carlisle and Victoria Gilbert, when a body is found in a hardware store, will Dawna Carpenter’s sleuthing measure up to find the killer?

    Recent sexagenarian widow Dawna Carpenter thought running her own hardware store after the death of her husband was hard enough. With her adult daughter, April, moving back into town, and Darlene, the annoying boutique owner next door to her shop poking around, Dawna has her hands full. But when she finds a dead man in the bathroom of her store, with a framing hammer by his side, she’s in way over her head.

    The victim, Warren Highcastle, was a land developer who was looking to purchase the old theater in town to build a new hotel. Dawna and April, worried about the implications of the crime scene at the hardware store, put themselves on the case. They soon learn that Warren had made quite a few enemies in his short amount of time in town. As the suspect list starts growing, so too do the threats against Dawna and April. Can Dawna and April nail the killer before they strike again?

    About Paula Charles

    When Paula Charles isn’t writing under the towering trees of the Pacific Northwest, she can be found in the garden with her hands in the dirt or sitting on her front porch with a good book and a glass of iced tea. She has a love for small towns, ghost stories, and pie. Paula lives on a small farm in Southwestern Washington with her patient husband and a handful of furry and feathered critters. Paula also writes cozy mysteries under the pen name of Janna Rollins.

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    Fight Or Flight – The Price Of Rebellion by Michael C Bland @mcblandwriter

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    MY REVIEW

    It all began in the year 2030, when a virus rendered more than a billion people blind. Genetic engineering brought sight back to the people, but a price will be paid. I love when an author fills in the highlights from the previous book, so if The Price Of Rebellion is your first book by Michael C Bland, you will not be lost, though I definitely recommend beginning with The Price Of Safety.

    Dray Quintero is labelled an enemy of the state. He created something he thought would benefit mankind, but we all know how things can be twisted and corrupted.

    The core group of characters, Dray, Raven, Jex and Senn, have come to feel like family to me, but the peripheral characters are vital to the story. The all have their part to play.

    There is so much action, so many tragic moments, that I couldn’t stop reading. The technology is truly frightening and makes me wonder…could this be our future? Genetic engineering, robotics, the environment, and the need for power. Looking at current events, we all know how power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.

    We end the book by finding out what happened to Talia…who was the most tragic part of the first book, for me. She was a child genius, with the courage to put herself in the line of fire. I was heartbroken when she died and the quote below gives you a hint as to why she was such a favorite character of mine. She is in fourth grade:

    “Your daughter argued with the teacher,” the principal announced.

    “She was pandering to me,” Talia said.

    “Do you even now what that word means?: the man asked.

    Talia looked up at me with her big brown eyes, “My god. It’s an epidemic.”

    Her dad may have needed to hold in his laughter, but not me.

    OMG!!!!!!! What a cliffhanger ending. I don’t know whether to congratulate Michael or throw my ereader through the wall!!!!!!! He tells me the wait for this book was because of the pandemic and he thinks it created an even darker book. Okay, I want to thank him for that, because the things he puts his characters through are tragic and inspiring at the same time. He, also, tells me the twists and turns, and horrors and sorrows, will be worth it in the end. I am counting on it.

    I can’t think of anything I would change, other than to make it one book and give it to me all at once. That would make one gigantic book and I would be lost for days.

    I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of The Price Of Rebellion by Michael C Bland.

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    5 Stars

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    BEST SCIENCE FICTION NOVEL OF THE YEAR – Indies Today (2022)
    BRONZE MEDAL – SCIENCE FICTION – Readers’ Favorite (2023)
    MEDALIST – DYSTOPIAN FICTION – The BookFest (3rd place, Fall, 2023)

     
    It’s 2047. Secrets have been revealed. And Washington wants revenge.
     
    Dray Quintero learned an ugly truth: the leaders in D.C. are fake. They’ve stolen the identities of those elected to Congress and are determined to stay in power, using his own technology against him and the rest of the population.
     
    After revealing the dangers of their mandated implants to his fellow citizens, and calling on everyone to rise up, Dray joins the already-underway rebellion. But his joining is as much to free the U.S. as it is to avenge his daughter’s death. Before he can strike, The Agency attacks with devastating consequences. Dray and the other survivors are forced to run as Agents hunt them.
     
    Then Dray makes a discovery that could change the nation.
     
    As he and the rebels prepare a bold offensive, his wife, Mina, broadcasts a preposterous claim. He’s forced to choose between the rebellion and a desperate hope. Between family and country.
     
    What he does will change everything.
     
    The Price of Rebellion is the action-packed second installment of The Price Of series from multiple-award-winning author Michael C Bland.

    • Genre: Apocalyptic, Dystopian, Fiction, Genetic Engineering, Science Fiction
    • 388 pages, Paperback
    • Published May 16, 2023
    • Series: The Price Of Trilogy, #2

    ABOUT MICHAEL C BLAND

    Michael C Bland is a founding member and the secretary of BookPod, an invitation-only, online group of professional writers. He pens the monthly BookPod newsletter where he celebrates the success of their members, which include award-winning writers, film makers, journalists, and bestselling authors.

    His novel, The Price of Safety, was chosen as a Finalist of the 2020 Indie Book Awards for both Science Fiction and Thriller, and is the first in a planned trilogy.

    Michael currently lives in Denver with his wife Janelle and their dog Nobu.

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    Mini Reviews – Stiletto Safari & Sunset by Kate Metz #KateMetz

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    I am under the weather, so I passed on my Sunday post. Good think I had these fun book reviews for just this occasion.

    I picked up Stiletto Safari on an Amazon free day and after I read it, I found she had another book, Stiletto Sunset on Kindle Unlimited, so I had to grab that one too. These covers are so fun and I thought the stories inside would be too.

    I loved this fabulous romantic adventure with laughs, tears, and all the feel goods I look for and more because we are in the wilds of Africa with some fantastic Sex in the City type characters that quickly drew me into Kate Metz’s debut novel and left me wanting to read Book II, Stiletto Sunset.

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    Animated Animals. Pictures, Images and Photos 4 Stars

    This Sex in the City friendship keeps the girls going no matter what continent they are on. These BFFS are at each other’s side through laughter and tears in the fun romp around the world, with a special girl, Gabi, and a wild life and ecological taste that made me grab this after reading Stiletto Safari, Book I in the series.

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    Animated Animals. Pictures, Images and Photos 3 Stars

     

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    Tackling The TBR 1.28 – 2.2.24 #tacklingthetbr

    I got the idea and the motivation to start doing Tackling The TBR from All The Blog Names Are Taken. I love showcasing the books on Goodreads, my ereader and my bookshelves. The more exposure for authors and their books, the better..RIGHT? COME ON….JOIN IN.

    Previous Total: 1992

    Currently Reading

    (I Just) Died in Your Arms: Crime Fiction Inspired by One-Hit Wonders  Lost & Found (The E Apocrypha #1) Mind Games Silent Girl (A Sheila Stone Suspense Thriller—Book One) Titan's Tears The Corpse Whisperer (Allie Nighthawk Mysteries #1) Corpse Whisperer Sworn (Allie Nighthawk Mysteries #2) Corpse Whisperer Torn (An Allie Nighthawk Mystery #3) As & When (The E Apocrypha #2)

     Fantasmagoriana Deluxe: A Combined Edition of Fantasmagoriana and Tales of the DeadArmored (Joshua Duffy, #1)Gunmetal Gray (Gray Man, #6)Invocation (Days of Iron and Clay Book 1)Creep: 21 Tales of Terror (Nights of Madness Book 2)One Big Happy FamilyDefy (Firstborn Trilogy, #1)Shift (Firstborn Trilogy, #2)Elder (Firstborn Trilogy, #3)Deceive (Estilorian #7)Fatal Risk (Prey Security: Alpha Team Book 4)Covert Risk (Prey Security: Alpha Team, #5)Savage Risk (Prey Security: Alpha Team #6)Ivory's Fight (Prey Security: Artemis Team, #1)Pearl's Fight (Special Forces: Operation Alpha; Prey Security: Artemis Team #2)Lacey’s Fight (Special Forces: Operation Alpha; Prey Security: Artemis Team #3)Opal’s Fight (Special Forces: Operation Alpha; Prey Security: Artemis Team #4)

    Books Read

    A Quiet Christmas Missing Before Daylight (Detective Amanda Steele #10) Vampires, Whiskey, and Southern Charm (Masie Kicklighter, #1) The Algorithm Will See You Now The Committee Will Kill You Now In the Doldrums Life Among the Tombstones (Allie Nighthawk Mysteries #0.5)

    Books Added

    There is a Goodreads Giveaway for The Delusion by T O Paine.

    Books DNF-ed: 0

    Books Deleted: 0

    Duplicates Removed: 1

    New TBR Total: 1991

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