Introduction: What is a Novel? First and easy to answer: a novel is a long work of fiction, typically in prose form and typically published as a book. A novel is a work of fiction that is typically long and complex. The word “novel” derives from the Italian word “novella” which means “new.” Novels are…
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My Father’s House (by Joseph O’Connor)
The novel vividly describes an Irish priest, Hugh O’Flaherty located in Vatican City who selflessly helps people escape the Nazis. SS officer Paul Hauptmann is in charge of the Nazis in Rome.
Beyond the Father : Book 1 (by Opëshum Patroz)
Introduction to Beyond the Father from “Gods on Trial” series “Beyond the Father” sets the scene for the 8-book Epic “gods on Trial: The Series,” delving into life’s determination to transcend all limitation. Set on the planet Xżyber, citizens of the Sub-median Region, imperfectly reborn into metal, oppress those who are still organic. Elsewhere, in the…
Hitler’s Secret (by Rory Clements)
I do love a good “what-if” novel, and Hitler’s Secret is a prime example! What if Hitler had a secret lover who was murdered by Martin Bormann? Bormann was Hitler’s right-hand man with considerable influence. Hitler was supposedly madly in love with Geli Raubal. Yet, in a fit of madness, Bormann murders Geli. He covers…
Pesos: The Rise and Fall of a Border Family (by Pietro La Greca Jr.)
Regrettably, not all Amazon First Reads are worthwhile reads – but this memoir does not disappoint. Pesos: The Rise and Fall of a Border Family is a true story about a “Don Corleone” style Mexican family. It is set in the 1980s, and the corruption and violence are systemic in the area bordering the US….
Upon the Arrival of Dawn (by Joseph A. Schiller)
Synopsis/Summary of Upon the Arrival of Dawn A darkness grows, threatening the delicate fabric of the Universe. An ominous cloud spreads, bringing an increasing imbalance across the Cosmos. Essences bent on wickedness and ultimate destruction are violently stripping the Energy of Life from innocent terrestrial creatures, bringing Existence to the very brink of collapse. Only…
The Other Guest (by Heidi Perks)
The Other Guest is a sublime mystery set on a sun-soaked luxury resort Greek island. Is it the perfect read to take on holiday? You might be looking over your shoulder at your fellow guests!
A Feather on the Water (by Lindsay Jayne Ashford)
This is a novel about a displaced persons camp near Dachau at the end of World War II. At times, harrowing but rich in love, romance and life-affirming moments.
Shrines of Gaiety (by Kate Atkinson)
Kate Atkinson should be somebody I should enjoy according to critics and reviewers. I am struggling here! I love crime novels so I should enjoy the Jackson Brodie stories but I don’t. Life After Life enjoyed critical success but I hated it. Oh dear Shrines of Gaiety … So I approached “Shrines of Gaiety” with…
Girar – a Global Story (by Kiran Bhat)
Introduction to Girar Girar (‘to turn’ in Spanish) aspires to capture the flow and feel of daily life across 365 different places on our planet. The stories involve an archetypal Mother and Father, living a content and settled life all the while trying to make sense of Son, proudly gay, living far from them in…