BORN TO HANGA Jeremiah Halstead WesternBy Terrance McCauleyPinnacle Books316 Pgs. This is the fourth entry in the Jeremiah Halstead series and like the previous books, a slam-bang action packed western ride. At the end of the last installment, Halstead, the protégé of Montana Marshal Aaron Mackey, had been falsely charged
THE REVENGERSA Jeremiah Halstead WesternBy Terrence McCauleyPinnacle Books320 pgs When a western novel begins with a shoot-out and 300 pgs later ends with one, you’d better believe this reviewer was most satisfied. Such is the case with burgeoning western superstar, Terrence McCauley’s newest Jeremiah Halstead entry, “The Revengers.” Of course
BACK TO THE DIRTBy Frank BillFSG Originals307 pgs In his afterword, author Frank Bill tells us his father served in Vietnam from December of 1967 to Jan of 1969 as a Marine. We mention this reviewer was in-country between the summer of 67 and summer of 68. We were one
MOONLIGHT SERENADE – Part TwoBook Three of the Vim Hood ChroniclesBy Terry MarkAvailable from Amazon278 pgs With this book, writer Terry Mark wraps up his alternate world mega-saga he began several years ago with his first novel, “Kill the Night.” Having brought events to World War II, famous personalities ala
CAPTAIN FUTURE IN LOVE(The Return of Ul Quorn, Book 1)By Allen SteeleAmazing Stories108 pgs Once again we find ourselves playing catch up with a new pulp series. Last year we found “Captain Future – The Guns of Pluto.” Seeing that it was a new adventure based on Edmond Hamilton’s classic
THE SCORPION’S TAILBy Preston & ChildGrand Central Publishing401 pgs This is the second thriller in the Special Agent Pendergast spin-off series starring two of his best supporting characters. The first being Archeologist Nora Kelly who was around from the first Pendergast adventure teaming up with his young protégé, newly minted
THE DAUGHTER OF SHERLOCK HOLMESBy Leonard GoldbergMinotaur Books303 pgs When we breeze through a book of 300 pages swiftly, it is a sign that it is not only well written, but that the story itself is totally captivating. And both those elements are clearly present in this wonderful book. Of
EMPEROR’S SWORDThe Imperial Assassin Book 1By Alex GoughCanelo US358 pgs Silus is a half-breed Roman scout comfortable in the wild northern terrain of Caledonia. One fateful mission ends with his murdering a regional chieftain. This reckless act in turn starts a chain of events that has dire consequences for the
TALES OF TOM MIX – MOUNTAIN KILLERBy Scott McCreaDS Productions130 pgs Tom Mix (Thomas Hezikiah Mix; January 6, 1880 – October 12, 1940) was an American film actor and the star of many early Western films between 1909 and 1935. He appeared in 291 films, all but nine of which
JACKIE VERONA – A Murder of GypsiesBy Kimberly RichardsonPro Se Press88 pgs. The year is 1957 and Jackie Verona is a lovely black art student living in the progressive metropolis of Moon City. She is also very much in love with white musician and teacher, Clovis Willow. When Clovis’ younger
BENEDICT AND BRAZOS# 19 : Echoes of ShilohBy E. Jefferson ClayBold Venture Press110 pgs The Civil War is over but the hatred it spawned remains in the survivors, both victors and losers. Saddle mates Duke Benedict and Hank Brazos find this emotional residue in ex-Confederate Colonel Stanton Claiborne. A bitter
VAMPIRE SEIGE AT RIO MUERTOBy John M. WhalenFlying W. PressAvailable at Amazon230 pgs When New Mexican rancher, Don Pedro Sanchez’s only daughter is turned into one of the undead by an outlaw vampire named Kord Manion, he’s forced to end her existence by driving a stake through her heart. His
