Review of When Shadows Creep by K. Brooks

Evil is Alive!

Unknown to mankind, there are Guardians who protect our world from parallel universes that coexist next to ours. When one of the Guardians is infected with an ancient evil that draws on the power of the multiverse, life as we know it is a threat.

Ms. Brooks brings evil to life. Her rich prose conjures up an ancient evil that is so manipulative that even the reader doubts what is real or imagined. The story is extremely well written and engrossing and I found myself revisiting the “Manor” hours after the lights were out. The adventures that are still unknown or untold about the Guardian’s exploits will make a rich garden for Ms. Brooks and her fans to play in.

The story moves at a frantic pace and will send shivers through the most versed horror fan. Suspense keeps building until the final confrontation explodes across the pages. This is a tale masterly told.

Review of GENMOS: The Genetically Modified Species

GENMOS: The Genetically Modified Species

Book 1 Gathering Storms 

by Stephen Coghlan

Genre: Spec Lit

Stephen Coghlan is a Canadian author. His story deals with a group of individuals who have been genetically blended with different animals to create weapons for a secret government agency. Unhappy with the results, the group was to be ‘put down’ but are saved by a group of scientists who see them as more than experiments.

The story opens up years later, when the lead scientist realizes that the government agency has found proof that they children are alive. An elite team is sent to capture or erase the evidence. It is a race across Canada to save the children as each learns to work as a team.

When I was first approached to review this novel, I have to admit that I was very hesitant, not because of the subject, but because of the cover. The artwork to me was pretty lame and I now admit that I did the unthinkable, I judged a book by its cover.

What a hell of a ride! Mr. Coghlan’s story is as face paced and action oriented as any Marvel/DC graphic novel or movie trailer that you could ask for. The writing is clear and crisp with a ton of suspense, mystery and surprise. I am extremely happy to find that this is just the first book, as the story allows so many different offshoots and I look forward to exploring more of the exploits of this exciting group. He has set the stage for an enormous battle between the evil government and the exploited few. I will definitely looking for a front row seat.

Review of The Freedom Broker by K. J. Howe

Ms. Howe’s debut title explores the labyrinth that is international kidnapping. Thea Paris is a top kidnap and ransom expert that leads an elite military team in hostage negotiations and extraction. What starts out as a military take down in the jungle by a team of becomes a fast paced mystery of who kidnapped her billion dollar father, leaving a trail of bodies. With multiple enemies, Ms. Howe keeps you guessing until the final chapters.

From the headlines of International news, it is obvious that the author knows her material well and clearly translates the complicated subject to her readers in an exciting adventure. I will be anxious to follow Thea Paris and her team in their next takedown.

K.J. Howe is an author to watch.