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Enjoyable collection of shorts. 4/5

Fallout From Our Asphalt Hell by Gabriel Hart - publisher, Close To The Bone

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An absolute banger. 5/5

The Butcher's Prayer by Anthony Neil Smith - publisher, Fahrenheit 13

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Pfft. Smith's a hack.

Both on my to read list.

An enjoyable hour's reading on Halloween. 4/5

Untouchable by Julie Morrigan Self-published.

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Thanks for these recommendations!

Col wrote: "Enjoyable collection of shorts. 4/5

Fallout From Our Asphalt Hell by Gabriel Hart - publisher, Close To The Bone ..."

I've read Gabe's book. The man has the soul of Rod Serling fighting in The Twilight Zone with Fallout From Asphalt Hell. Read my review.

Promoting for a fellow author.
Dead No More by Pete Adams.
A car bomb that left three people dead and a little girl permanently disfigured had been left unsolved for a decade. Now the investigation has been revived, leading to the uncovering of a diabolical conspiracy involving the social elites and government. Juliet Nakka is that little girl, now sixteen, who sets out to find out why her parents and grandmother were killed. Aiding her are an unlikely bunch of characters ranging from mysterious to comical to a combination of both to solve the mystery.
I had no idea that I was going to be reading a comedy. Comedy in books has never been a go-to for me, however this book is one of the funniest that I’ve ever read. Mixed in is also a genuinely profound conspiracy and a good amount of action. The characters are great and dynamic, especially Lilac, maybe my favorite character. My only suggestion for readers, especially American readers like myself, is to touch up on your English slang. Awesome read. 5/5
Available on Amazon now.
Dead No More

James wrote: "Promoting for a fellow author.
Dead No More by Pete Adams.
A car bomb that left three people dead and a little girl permanently disfigured had been left unsolved for a decade. Now the investigation..."

Thanks for the recommendation!

Cracking 3rd in series. 4.5/5

Ain't That A Kick In The Head by Nigel Bird Down and Out Books

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I've got Smith's new one, ready to read.
He's a hack. But I like him :)

Not great. 2/5

Brown by G.L. Rix Rix Cafe Texican

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Body High by Jon Lindsey

Col wrote: "Cracking 3rd in series. 4.5/5

Ain't That A Kick In The Head by Nigel Bird Down and Out Books

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Was wondering what the hell Nigel is up to these days.

I recommend:

Jackie Collins - Lovehead
Manny Torres - Dead Dogs
Rob Pierce - Tommy Shakes
A.B. Patterson - Harry Kenmare, PI At Your Service

Just finished with all of these and they are definitely worth the attention.

Tia Ja'nae wrote: "I recommend:

Jackie Collins - Lovehead
Manny Torres - Dead Dogs
Rob Pierce - Tommy Shakes
A.B. Patterson - Harry Kenmare, PI At Your Service

Just finished with all of these and they are definitel..."

Rob Pierce is great. Not got to AB Patterson yet, or Manny Torres, but they're on the pile!

If you like cozy short-reads. My series, The Ghost Detective, is a paranormal cozy mystery short-read series. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HSK4M8T

P.J. wrote: "If you like cozy short-reads. My series, The Ghost Detective, is a paranormal cozy mystery short-read series. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HSK4M8T"

Sounds great, P.J.!

Really enjoyable set of 3 novellas, set in past, present and future. 4/5

Kolkata Noir by Tom Vater - publisher Next Chapter

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Enjoyable, short Welsh crime novel. 4/5

Math Bird - The Whistling Sands - publisher McSnowell Books

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A really enjoyable read. 4.5 stars from 5

Hidden Grace by Math Bird - publisher McSnowell Books

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Col wrote: "A really enjoyable read. 4.5 stars from 5

Hidden Grace by Math Bird - publisher McSnowell Books

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Math Bird's a good one!

Alec wrote: "Col wrote: "A really enjoyable read. 4.5 stars from 5

Hidden Grace by Math Bird - publisher McSnowell Books

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Agreed!

Really enjoyable. 4/5

Revolution Day: A suspense and spy thriller by Blair Denholm - publisher Blair Denholm

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Fell a bit behind on 2021 reviews.

Enjoyed Nov, 21 - 3.5 stars

The Consequence by Gabriel Bergmoser - publisher Audible Audio

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Another one from the back end of last year - Nov, 21. A bit boring. 2.5 stars from 5

Mrs. Pollifax and the Second Thief by Dorothy Gilman - publisher Recorded Books

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Thanks for your honesty, Col!

Alec wrote: "Thanks for your honesty, Col!"

You're welcome. No point fibbing!

Another from Nov, 21 and one of my top reads of last year. 5 STARS!

Deer Season by Erin Flanagan - publisher University of Nebraska Press

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Another from Nov, 21 and outside the group's general reading. Of interest to writers mainly, but I got some things out of it. If only I could remember them! 4 stars from 5

Write for Your Life: The Home Seminar for Writers by Lawrence Block - publisher Lawrence Block

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I liked it. 4 stars from 5

Beyond the Headlines by R.G. Belsky - publisher Oceanview Publishing

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Another one from late last year. Non-fiction! 3.5/5

Lieutenant Dangerous: A Vietnam War Memoir by Jeff Danziger - publisher Steerforth

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Really enjoyable PI mystery, 1st in series. 4 stars from 5

Deep Six by D.P. Lyle - publisher Oceanview Publishing

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A November, 21 read (listen), and a bit of a change. 3 stars from 5

Dying Days by Armand Rosamilia - publisher Rymfire Books

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Enjoyable 2nd in series. 4 stars from 5
(Read - 14, Jan 22)

A-List by D.P. Lyle - publisher Oceanview Publishing

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Another enjoyable read from late last year. 4.5 stars from 5

The Last Horseman by Frank Zafiro - publisher Code 4 Press/Frank Scalise

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An ok PI mystery. ((Read December, 2021) 3 stars from 5

Fatal Assumptions by James R. Nelson - publisher Hurricane River Publishing

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Great recommendations, Col!

I'd like to recommend a book I participated in called L.A. Stories: Three Grindhouse Novellas.

I rarely put a "trigger warning" on my work, but I think you kind of have to have an appreciation for grimy. 1970s/1980s B-movies to be able to tolerate this collection. When we say 'grindhouse,' we mean it. Think the original Maniac (1980), Don't Answer the Phone (1980), Basket Case (1982?), etc. We wanted to show how sleazy Hollywood was at the time (as opposed to how sleazy Hollywood is now...) as well as demonstrate how that sleaziness represented a kind of freedom I don't really see in the world today. There is a strange union happening between the far left and that ancient strain of Puritanism that has always affected the United States and it's created a censorious cult that would probably not approve of this book. Now, censorious assholes have always existed in the United States, but they've never had as much influence as they seem to have these days.

But I digress.

If you like the kind of fiction that would make both Tipper Gore and Ronny Reagan furious, this is your book.

Alec wrote: "I'd like to recommend a book I participated in called L.A. Stories: Three Grindhouse Novellas.

I rarely put a "trigger w..."

On the radar, cheers

A short January read. Ok, nothing amazing. 3 stars from 5

72 Hours in Savannah by Jeff Stanger - publisher Blue Trolley Press

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Fun was had. 4 stars from 5
(Read - January, 2022)

Rockdown In Lockdown by Adam Maxwell - publisher The Lost Book Emporium

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Down and dirty, Down Under. My kind of book. 4.5 stars from 5
(Read - 20, Jan, 2022)

Going All The Way by Sean O'Leary - publisher Next Chapter Audio Ltd

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New Jersey high jinks. 4.5 stars from 5
(Read - 19, Jan, 2022)

Keep the Motor Running by Jason Beech - publisher Independently Published

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Col wrote: "New Jersey high jinks. 4.5 stars from 5
(Read - 19, Jan, 2022)

Keep the Motor Running by Jason Beech - publisher Indepe..."

Definitely gonna check this one out.

Let's not forget, Ghosts On The Block Never Sleep. One of the few books I've ever read that made me physically uncomfortable; as shocking in some parts as Kethcum's Girl Next Door.

Alec wrote: "Let's not forget, Ghosts On The Block Never Sleep. One of the few books I've ever read that made me physically uncomfortable; as ..."

I like the look of this, and her other one. Shame no Kindle editions available.

Unremarkable. 3 stars from 5
(Read 07, Feb, 2022)

Dilemma by Stephen Bentley - publisher Audiobooks Unleashed

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A bit rubbish, IMO. 2 stars from 5
(Read - 09, February, 2022)

Who The F*ck Am I? by Stephen Bentley - publisher Audiobooks Unleashed

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Cracking book, cracking series. 4.5 stars from 5
(Read - 18, Jan, 2022)

Sunshine State by D.P. Lyle - publisher Oceanview Publishing

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