Review: Simon Says - Serial Killer David Simons by Peter Hallett

Simon Says - Serial Killer David Simons by Peter Hallett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

"Simon Says..." is a darkly comic, over-the-top, gore filled novella that could only come from the mind of Peter Hallett. David is a bit of a wallflower. That is until his wife chats on him with his own cousin and he develops a split personality named Simon who forces David to play the most twisted game of Simon Says ever. Simon takes David on a cross-dressing rampage that is as laugh out loud funny as it is gut wrenching. Excellent work!

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Review: The Royal Dragoneers (Book One of the Royal Dragon Saga) by M. R. Mathias

The Royal Dragoneers by M.R. Mathias
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

There is never a dull moment with this book. It starts with a dragon encounter and then whiplashes into the main plot and never lets up on the adrenaline pumping action. That characters seem real and are very engaging, you come to care about them while reading the book. If you like the kind of fantasy that comes with everything from dragons to trolls to orcs and evil goblins bent on destroying the world of man, then get a copy of this as soon as you finish reading this review. It's amazing and loads of fun.

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Review: Through The Wildwood (The Legend of Vanx Malic) by M. R. Mathias

Through the Wildwood by M.R. Mathias
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love speculative fiction, but I lean heavily in favor of the horror and bizarro genres. Except for occasional excursions into Terry Pratchett, I avoided fantasy stories. I can't even get into the LOTR and Hobbit movies let alone read them. I'll watch Smaug eventually because Benedict Cumberbatch is the voice of the dragon and his voice is almost as cool as mine. Almost.

But, to be cliche, I digress.

The book is both funny and exciting and the character development is top notch. Weighing in at just a little over 300 pages, it is a quick read that can be finished in one sitting.

Mathias has redeemed the fantasy novel in my eyes. I'm jealous of the way he lets his imagination run wild and puts it all down on paper so well. Great job!

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Review: The Sword and The Dragon (The Wardstone Trilogy, #1)

The Sword and the Dragon by M.R. Mathias
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Originally written in longhand from a Texas prison cell, this book should stand as an inspiration for all independent authors who feel they just don't have what it takes to be a writer. It is so well written and engaging that it's hard to believe this is Mathias' first ever release. The characters are fresh and are not your typical sword and sorcery cookie cutter types. I stand in awe of Mathias' imagination and the skill he wields to bring his ideas to the page. Do yourself a favor and check this out and then move on to the rest of the trilogy for even more exciting adventures.

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Review: Unplugged by P.D.Quaver

Unplugged by P.D. Quaver
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I always give props to authors of young adult fiction. It's not an easy genre. There are so many blurred lines as to what is or is not acceptable. I ventured into the area one time as an author and it was one of the hardest pieces for me to finish, So first, kudos to P.D. Quaver for choosing this area of writing.

There is no no doubt that in society as a whole we have become entirely too dependent on our electronic devices. We keep our entire lives stored in our phones. Our contacts, calendars, notes, emails are stored in devices so cheaply made that a fall off the seat of a chair can render them nothing more than a paperweight,

In that aspect, "Unplugged" is a bit of a moral tale about our addiction to our electronic devices. It focuses today's youth who seem to be conjoined with their devices. We meet many types of addicted young people. One's vice is video games, the other is hacking, and yet another a 13 year old so brilliant she is getting paid to write papers for college students through an online service.

The guise of "The Natural Path" is an island camp for teenagers who are addicted to technology and need to unplug and get in touch with the world around them. It seems like a great idea. All electronic gadgets are left at the door and the kids learn about things like wildlife and how to properly socialize.

Except...

The camp is just a ruse to isolate the children of wealthy parents and kidnap them and hold them for a high ransom. The kids are left to using their own wits and each other's support to escape their captors. The children are forced to interact with real people, to figure things out without the aid of Google, and to learn that true friendships and loyalties can not be made electronically.

If you are a fan on the 1986 film, Fortress, this book will be right up your alley. It is very well written, the characters are unique and not cookie cutter kids, and the villains are quite good at being villainous. I had a great time reading 'Unplugged" and so will you.

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How To Embarass Your Wife At Breakfast. #horror #walkingdead

I took my wife to Cracker Barrel this morning for her birthday breakfast.  While looking over the menu I saw something Called 'Uncle Hershel's Favorite." It comes with your choice of Country Ham, Grilled Pork Chop, Sugar Cured Ham, or Fried Chicken.

I called the waiter over to the table and asked him if the piece of chicken that came with the "Uncle Hershel's Favorite" was a single leg.

No one got the joke.

That makes it comedy gold.