Baby Grape and Huskey Review

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(More customer reviews)It is 1845 as this engaging young adult novel by Thom Rodgers opens with a scene too familiar to both children and adults. Bullying has always been a problem and for young Toby the morning conflict is with an older boy known to terrorize the other kids that work in the area shops. He isn't about to let the older boy steal his pocket knife--- the same pocket knife his father gave him. Using a bull whip for maximum effectiveness, Toby manages to get his pocket knife back as well as teach the older boy a lesson he will never forget.
At age 14, Toby has experienced a lot and is supporting the family by working as an apprentice to Abe in a local workshop. They are almost finished making a large whiskey still Toby's main job has been to get inside the still and hold the buck hammer against the rivets while Abe pounds them into place from the outside. It is noisy work but Toby is glad to have work in the workshop his father once worked in.
But, change is about to upheave Toby's young life yet again. Just days after his father died, Toby is wanted by the police for the well-deserved whipping he gave that boy, and is going to have to leave his Pittsburg home. The shop owner, Mr. Rodgers, is going to help Toby by sending him with a guy named Lew to deliver the still he has been working on to the new owner up in Sligo. Going north for a hundred miles and back will take weeks and hopeful by the time Toby gets back everything will be sorted out. Toby is not sure Lew is anybody he wants to be with based on what he remembers his father saying about the man, but with the cops and a judge looking for him, he does not have much of a choice.
What follows is a very enjoyable tale featuring Toby and the perils of his road trip to deliver the still and come back home. The perils are many, the friends few, and the young man is tested in ways he never saw coming. This is the tale of a young man who finds himself while discovering not only his inner resources but when to listen to others and follow their lead. Told from his viewpoint, the author skillfully shows the challenges he faces and the young man begins to head into a maturity one would not have thought possible at the beginning of this very good tale.
Well written, the tale features plenty of action and suspense along with the beginnings of a first romance. Toby is a character that many, especially young boys, will relate to and shows increasing maturity throughout the work. A grand adventure that is sure to please not only the intended audience but the adults in their lives this book would also work well in the classroom as it imparts history at the same time it entertains.
First in the series, this young adult novel is an adventure that is hard to put down. It is followed by "Baby Grape And The River Folk."Review copy was a PDF provided by the author in exchange for my objective review.Kevin R. Tipple (c)2011



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Jesse Buxton Review

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(More customer reviews)I thoroughly enjoyed reading Jesse Buxton. L.L. Layman certainly has the knack for writing excellent stories about the old west and creating very believable heroes. Each of his books just keep getting better and his characters are so well developed that they draw you into the tale and you live it right along with them.


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...He and I made eye contact at the same time, it was Robert Myers.
With one arm he swept the hired lady out of the way, with the other up was coming a pistol. He shouted, "It's him!"
Those were his last words as I was out with my pistol and just a blazing away. My left hand was reaching for its pistol before the right hand gun clicked an empty chamber. The other two men had also produced pistols and they died for the effort. In less than five seconds three men died, Robert's only round missed, I had no idea where it went. I had emptied both handguns, and from the distance of less than six feet I believe every shot scored a hit.
I hit the door running as a stout red headed man was coming in. I had the momentum and knocked him back out the door. He landed flat on his back and slid off the porch. I ran past him giving him no never mind, grabbed up Jesus Christ's reins and we were off at a sprint. Jesus Christ, he could run.

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WHITESTONE: The Second Nebraska Cavalry Review

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(More customer reviews)This was a great little book about the 1863 Battle of Whitestone Hill. Jack Botts is a former UNL journalism professor turned writer who put together a well researched historical novel about the 2nd Nebraska cavalry. The author utilized historical documentation and letters to draw the primary characters, Colonel Robert Furnas and General Alfred Sully. He succeeded in creating vivid realistic assessments of both men.
The story line follows the line of march from the Second Cavalry's base in Sioux City to the White Stone Hills by the James River in Dakota Territory. The purpose of the campaign was to pacify renegade Sioux Indians after the bloody Minnesota uprisings that had occurred over the previous year. The author does a good job of giving the reader a background in the complex political situation of America's territorial frontier during the Civil War. The men of the Second Nebraska, however, remain his focus. The book is told entirely from the soldier's point of view and so persons wanting to gain insight into the motives and tactics of the Santee Sioux should look elsewhere.
Still the work is a fantastic addition to Nebraska historical fiction and many persons should note that this campaign was a teenage Luther North's first military experience

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During the Civil War, after Santee Sioux killed several hundred settlers in the fall of 1862, residents of Nebraska and Iowa feared for their lives. Washington supplied encouragement, enough supplies to muster a volunteer regiment of cavalry from each state, and a general to lead them against the Indians. This is the story of that long summer campaign by untrained Nebraska soldiers-mostly boys between seventeen and twenty-enduring extremes of weather and shortages of provisions before finding and defeating a large encampment of renegade Indians at Whitestone Hill.

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A Dance Around the Desert Review

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(More customer reviews)The author sure knows how to put the reader in the setting. I don't own or ride horses, but could feel what these two gals were experiencing---the thirst, dust, worry and sweat as they wandered around in the desert heat, trying to find their way home. Marijuana, adultery, and murder add to the suspense. The book is definitely an exciting read.

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Horses, Hitches, and Rocky Trails Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a repurchase of an old friend. Years ago my career and life took me to Wyoming. Like many, I fell in love with the high country and soon realized that the only way to get to the best of it was with horses. As a relative greenhorn, however, I had a lot to learn about getting to and living in the high country, with or without horses. A friend gave me Joe Back's book Horses, Hitches and Rocky Trails. Somewhere along the way, I misplaced it. I'm glad to have it back.
This book is more than informative. It delivers all its name suggests, telling all I needed to know about the tack, rigging and techniques of handling horses in a pack string. By simply following his advice, I found myself not only able to do it, but do it without embarassing myself in the company of real mountain men.
Beyond that, Joe's earthy narrative and humorous, but informative, illustrations make the book a joy to read. Even after you read it cover to cover, you'll want to spend some time looking at the illustrations and re-reading the tidbits of wisdom. If you have an interest or plan to go into the primitive areas of the mountain West, I encourage you to read this even if you never intend to pack a horse yourself.

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"Horses, Hitches and Rocky Trails" is oftenreferred to as the packer's bible. Written in the language of theWest, it is a complete and often humorous presentation of the methodof packing horses into the wilderness. Amplified by the brilliantdrawings of artist Joe back, the book is for both the amateur andprofessional packer.

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The Submarine Effect Review

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(More customer reviews)This (Kindle Edition) is a good read, but it is rife with gross misspellings, grammar errors, and language insults. You would think that publishers would be more careful about things like this.

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The world as we know it is gone. Those who orchestrated the end of our existence never believed we would take their world with us. Like many of those who came before them, they underestimated the strength of purpose that gave birth to the American spirit. Hundreds of years later our descendants will rise from the depths to face a world that has mutated into something very different and very, very lethal.

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The Appaloosa Connection Review

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(More customer reviews)Here is a fast-moving adventure, not only filled with many heart-pulsing moments of plausible action but a fascinating gallery of fully-rounded and highly engaging characters. Ross Garvey is the young Colorado rancher hero, whose prize Appaloosa is stolen; Jaimie Callahan, the spirited fifteen-year-old heroine, who insists on accompanying him to hunt down the thieves; Ash Callahan (who is seeking revenge) and his young accomplice, Sonny Wilke, the villains. (I give nothing away here. The identities of the thieves are revealed on page 13). The author not only knows her Old West terrain as intimately as the lines on her hand, but she can describe the country with such an engrossing relish of fascinating details, that the rough-hewn border land that Mexico didn't want becomes as three-dimensional as the memorable principals themselves. At first the plot seems to be moving in a fast but pretty straightforward manner, but author Melissa Bowersock has plenty of surprises in store as the plot twists and turns towards its unexpected but satisfying conclusion.

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When Ross Garvey's prized Appaloosa is stolen from his Colorado ranch, he fully intends to hunt down the thieves in their New Mexico hideout and regain his best broodmare. What he doesn't count on is bull-headed, fifteen year old Jaimie Callahan, whose horse was also stolen by the same thieves. And he certainly does not anticipate the beautiful Mexican girl who's dealing with the thieves, nor the fact that an entire company of Mexican troops is in on the deal!

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The War Mountains (Signet Military Novels) Review

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(More customer reviews)We haven't seen a novel like this in years. John Mannock explores WW II in Yugoslavia. So we have a special SS Muslim Division going after Jews, Christians and most people they do not like.
We have communist partisans under Tito's direction fighting a losing battle as the SS pushes a relentless advance through the mountains.
You get an insight in Churchill, Bill Donovan and others as they plot and counterplot, moving spies around like pieces on a chess board.
There are betrayals, daring feats and odd characters. This reminded me of Alistair Maclean's books about WOrld War II.
This was a superior effort!

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The Legend of Zoey Review

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(More customer reviews)Alternating stories of Zoey, a contemporary girl who is transported back to the world of 1811, where she must save Prudence and Prudence's mother before a major eathquake destroys the area they live in, and Prudence, who is confused by this girl who appears out of nowhere, wears pants, and can't chop wood. Both girls are brought to life by Ms. Moonshower, and both of their worlds shine clearly and accurately. Zoey and Prudence share the need for their families to be closer together, and the resolution of their stories is positive, and may encourage students to ask about their own family history. A wonderful first novel!

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The Teeth of the Gale Review

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(More customer reviews)I read Go Saddle the Sea and Bridle the Wind years ago and didn't even know this third book existed until recently. On finally reading it, it was a very satisfying ending to everything. A great adventure that ties up all its loose ends and is a great snapshot of Spanish life during a difficult historical period. One warning though - there are a lot of deaths. Not saying who, but it could be a bit disturbing.

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Chromatics Attack (The Shadow World) Review

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(More customer reviews)Karen Carr shares her unique imagination in her debut novel, Chromatics Attack. Emison is the daughter of a shadow woman A whole new world never before explored opened up a hole and reclaimed a loving woman. Emison teams with fraternal twins who actually didn't even come from the same womb. Emison must quickly learn who to trust and what to fear. She musters her wits on an adventure against psychedelic villains and misguided leaders. Whatever it takes, Emison intends to save her mother and bring her back from the shadows.
Explosive descriptions of a new form of life, a parallel dimension explored for the first time, give the setting sparks and keep you on your toes throughout the well developed storyline. The characters are grounded and reaffirm the ability of man to rise to the occasion and save the day. The adventure is tinged with first crushes and innocent flirtations.
It is an urban fantasy in that the time takes place in current day Chicago but where ordinary lives are invaded by disorder. The main characters are savvy youths, each with an original spin on a gutsy personality. This story is perfect for the imaginative and the intelligent. Anyone who recalls a childhood with the freedom to investigate the streets in search of everything unknown will love this story. This is the first adventure with refracting lights testing Isaac Newton's theories. Karen Carr delivers an original story in her own personal style.


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Twelve-year-old Emison prefers reason over impulse, but when her mom turns into a shadow and vanishes through their apartment wall, Emison's well-ordered reality changes. She embarks upon a journey into a mysterious shadow world, where she encounters an evil gang of color scientists called the Chromatics. Emison must navigate the strange new world and her own insecurities to rescue her mom from the evil gang. Emison's plan unravels when she changes into a flat-black shadow, and descends into the pitch-black land of darkness. To succeed in her quest, she must trust her friends and follow her instincts, which have always been wrong.

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The Mule Shoe Review

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(More customer reviews)I would imagine every soldier who goes off to war has lingering doubts as to whether they are good enough. They also have concerns about those they have left behind. To top it all off those in war see sights the rest of us never dream of in our worst nightmares and many are never able to forget them. Dr. Perry Trouche, a psychiatrist from Charleston, South Carolina, has written a quick moving story dealing with these issues in his fictionalized account of a Confederate soldier whose regiment is on their way to Spotsylvania.
Connor Dumont is the newbie who is often picked upon by veteran soldiers. Characters (voices in his head) from his past including Grandma Mamere who berates him and constantly tells him he's not brave enough or good enough, Ezekiel the slave who condemns him for being a slaveholder, and others show up on a regular basis. As Connor loses friends and fellow soldiers in battle they too end up in his mind gnawing away to what sanity is left. Many times these voices battle for space in Connor's mind all looking to exert influence over him. Connor survives and begins working towards normalcy all the while changed due to the horrors he has witnessed and participated in.
The Civil War was not pretty and Dr. Trouche does not attempt to mask the violence. Soldiers are killed and their deaths are not sugar coated. This is how it should be. If you are going to write a war-time story tell it like it was. Overall I found Dr. Trouche to write engagingly and the book flowed well. The speech worked for me and sounded realistic.
For me however this story really could have been any war and Connor transported in time. For whatever reason I didn't really get a "Civil War vibe" out of the book. I can't put my finger on why however. Maybe it's because the main focus is on the lead character rather than the war itself.
A couple of small issues I noted...There were times when I found it difficult to keep track of what was real vs. what was being played out in Connor's head. I found myself on occasion rereading sections to make sure I understood what was happening. Maybe putting the sections that are in Connor's head in italics would make it easier for readers. On a picky note there are some spelling and grammatical errors spread throughout that could have been picked up during the editing process. And for me what I really didn't understand was why in a book dealing with Spotsylvania is the cover photo "Confederate Soldiers after the Battle of Gettysburg". It's a great Matthew Brady photo but it seems a bit out of place. I suppose though casual reader would not even notice such or care one way or the other.
While not the best work of fiction I have read this is a story that moves along well. The writing is enjoyable and accessible. Dr. Trouche creates atmosphere nicely. You are not going to learn anything about the Civil War here but that's not the point as I see it. You will however be entertained and that is the point. Overall a good read and recommended for times when you don't want anything too involved.


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A TIME MACHINE COULD TAKE US NO CLOSER!Synopsis of The Mule Shoe by Perry TroucheGive a nearsighted child glasses for the first time and what you'll hear immediately is "I can see the leaves". This sudden clarity strikes the protagonist Conner DuMont in the final chapter of The Mule Shoe but it comes with a price. The dogma, promises and tradition of the past are gone. He can no longer go on doing things the way they have always been done. With this change comes awareness of his conformity and acquiescence to a society built on evil.The Mule Shoe is Conner's journey through his subconscious that takes him, past and present, through beliefs and memories to final acceptance of a new era built on truth. The trauma of the horror of combat hastens the process. Like the peeling of an onion causing tears, Conner's gradual descent into his mind unleashes emotions that overwhelm reality.The story is set at the battle of Spotsylvania, Virginia, in 1864 during the American Civil War, but Conner's mental journey encompasses his childhood on the sea islands of South Carolina, the recent death of his cousin for which he blames himself, and the fantasy of life through the eyes of the common soldiers he meets.He struggles to stay in the present but death, and the fear surrounding it, propel him into a dream world of memories, real and imagined. His day to day reality is increasingly bombarded with hallucinations in which the significant people of his past and present deliver a running commentary on his life.As the combat worsens at the Muleshoe Salient, he is unable to differentiate reality from delusion. He creates a world of calming touch to replace the insanity of war, readily embracing the delusion of soothing affection to overcome mind numbing savagery. The final acts of killing sever his last tie to his prior life. He retreats physically from battle as he wanders mentally in search of acceptance and peace.As he has learned to kill in reality, he finds he must do the same in his delusional world. The power to kill is the evil on which his world has been built. The final act of killing a childhood friend is so repugnant that it frees him from all attachment to his past. He accepts peace as he would use clear, cold water to rinse an open wound. Hope for life and peace replaces the misery of war.The Mule Shoe is twenty-four chapters, half of which are in the present, June 1864, and half, flashbacks and fantasy. The historical accuracy has been well researched and the emotional journey based on the author's extensive experience as a psychiatrist.

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Tempestuous (Wondrous Strange) Review

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(More customer reviews)The final installment in Lesley Livingston's "Wondrous Strange" trilogy picks up where its predecessor, DARKLIGHT, left off. Young actress Kelley Winslow, a faerie royal raised among humans, has found love with Sonny Flannery, a human changeling part of the Janus Guard, a group of changelings who protect the mortal realm from rogue faeries. But there's trouble in the faerie world: Kelley's father, Auberon the Winter King, is dying. Sonny's orgins turn out to be more powerful than imagined. The Janus Guard are attacking fae stragglers on Earth without logical reason. And Kelley, trying to Sonny from his unknown power, says she doesn't love him.
Kelley spirals into a depression after Sonny leaves after her lie; Sonny, in the meantime, is taken in by a group of lost fae. They both struggle with their feelings toward the other. In the meantime, rogue Janus are continuing their assault on lost faeries; Auberon is still dying; Kelley must also juggle getting a hold of her powers and trying to set things right. The Fennrys Wolf, fierce Janus Guard, has also been slowly creeping up into her life.
TEMPESTUOUS should NOT be taken lightly. There are battles. Some are gruesome, and the descriptions are more disturbing compared to the first two books. The writing still flows romantically, even when describing the fights. The intrigue of who's behind the Janus attacks and Auberon's illness is well paced; the realization definitely left me speechless.
The relationship between Kelley and the Fennrys Wolf was bittersweet. Starting with DARKLIGHT, the Wolf's thaw from raging warrior to Kelley's unrequited protector was a nice transition. With the publishing world's obsession with love triangles, I didn't mind this one, because Kelley's heart was with Sonny, which the Wolf knew. There is a Big Misunderstanding thrown in between them, but they cared about each other regardless. Very poignant. Call me crazy, but it works for me.
The world of faerie is described as a beautiful yet treacherous place, populated by equally beautiful and treacherous creatures, from water spirits to ogres, leprechauns and goat-footed women, ruled by power hungry royals. You're instantly pulled into the deceit of the dair folk.
Some of the weak parts include the first third of the book. It drags a bit because both Kelley and Sonny spend a lot of time feeling sorry for themselves because of their Big Misunderstanding. Too much moping, not enough acting. Fortunately when things pick up, they're able to pull themselves out of their funks and act. As I mentioned before, the results aren't always neat and tidy. I like Kelley and Sonny as a couple. Beginning with WONDROUS STRANGE, the first book in the series, they compliment each other well. They fall in love too quickly, but I believe their feelings are real.
There's a lot of unwarranted bickering during some scenes. Why are you going to argue NOW when there's a murderous fae coming at you?
Of course, there is Shakespeare. THE TEMPEST is the play in the book, which is appropriate because of the storm brewing between the human and faerie worlds. An okay compliment to the fantastical tale.
All in all, a vivid conclusion to a fun, entertaining series. This is a faerie tale with action, drama, and touching romance. I'm sad to leave, but this is one journey I'll go back to often.

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Warrior Princess #3: The Emerald Flame Review

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(More customer reviews)The Emerald Flame is a wonderful book. Fast paced and lots of action. You will never be bored with the book. I would tell everyone i know that they should read this book. It stemulates the Imagination!! The best book i have read in a long time!!

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William Clark: Indian Diplomat Review

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(More customer reviews)William Clark, one half of the famous Lewis and Clark duo who crossed the continent to the Pacific, became one of the most important figures in antebellum America as an Indian agent, Missouri Territorial Governor, and Superintendent of Indian Affairs. His life provides a prism into the racial tensions prevalent in his day. More importantly, he is the central figure in Indian-white relations for nearly three decades and signed more treaties with Indian nations than any other American.

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For three decades following the expedition with Meriwether Lewis for which he is best known, William Clark forged a meritorious public career that contributed even more to the opening of the West: from 1807 to 1838 he served as the U.S. government's most important representative to western Indians. This biography focuses on Clark's tenure as Indian agent, territorial governor, and Superintendent of Indian Affairs at St. Louis.

Jay H. Buckley shows that Clark had immense influence on Indian-white relations in the trans-Mississippi region specifically and on federal Indian policy generally. As an agent of American expansion, Clark actively promoted the government factory system and the St. Louis fur trade and favored trade and friendship over military conflict. Clark was responsible for one-tenth of all Indian treaties ratified by the U.S. Senate. His first treaty in 1808 began Indian removal from what became Missouri Territory. His last treaty in 1836 completed the process, divesting Indians of the northwestern corner of Missouri. Although he sympathized with the Indians' fate and felt compassion for Native peoples, Clark was ultimately responsible for dispossessing more Indians than perhaps any other American.

Drawing on treaty documents and Clark's voluminous papers, Buckley analyzes apparent contradictions in Clark's relationship with Indians, fellow bureaucrats, and frontier entrepreneurs. He examines the choices Clark and his contemporaries made in formulating and implementing Indian policies and explores how Clark's paternalism as a slaveholder influenced his approach to dealing with Indians. Buckley also reveals the ambiguities and cross-purposes of Clark's policy making and his responses to such hostilities as the Black Hawk War.

William Clark: Indian Diplomat is the complex story of a sometimes sentimental, yet always pragmatic, imperialist. Buckley gives us a flawed but human hero who, in the realm of Indian affairs, had few equals among American diplomats.

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Children of the Frost (Penny Books) Review

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(More customer reviews)I really enjoyed this, but in the spirit of full disclosure, I'm a huge Jack London fan. This is not a book like Call of the Wild or Martin Eden. Rather, it consists of short vignettes that are, on their immediate face, about indigenous people in the Pacific Northwest. Really, though, the vignettes describe the human condition in general, from greed and spite to love and loyalty--and everything in between. Loved it.

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A weary journey beyond the last scrub timber and straggling copses, into the heart of the Barrens where the niggard North is supposed to deny the Earth, are to be found great sweeps of forests and stretches of smiling land. But this the world is just beginning to know. The world's explorers have known it, from time to time, but hitherto they have never returned to tell the world.-----------------------------------------------------------------** Check Out More Great Titles From Penny Books **-----------------------------------------------------------------Simply click on "Penny Books (Editor)" under the title to see a full list of all of our great discounted books!!New titles are being added daily, so be sure to check back often to find more great discounted books!!**Check out PennyBooksPublishing.com to get more information about Penny Books, learn how to follow us on Twitter, and look at all of our great titles!!

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The Rogue (The Rogues of Ravensmuir) Review

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(More customer reviews)A portent arrives in the form of a raven, and Ysabella of Kinfairlie is not surprised when her estranged husband appears. Their two week marriage ended when she fled after learning Merlyn peddles religious relics when she had believed his livelihood was in textiles. She could not live with his crimes. Five years have passed since those glorious two weeks, and now Ysabella brews ale to support her sister and brother. After an explosive encounter, he leaves, only for word to come the following day of his death.
Ysabella inherits her husband's estate, Ravensmuir. During her first night in the keep, Ysabella dreams of making love with Meryln. When she awakens with proof of their passion, Ysabella seeks answers. Merlyn confesses to staging his demise because someone seeks to kill him. He hopes to flush out his aggressor by giving Ysabella his property. Merlyn demands her trust even while withholding all the information she demands. Somewhere within the keep lies a treasure men will kill for.
Clair Delacroix pens an intriguing medieval romance with THE ROUGUE. Delacroix demonstrates a remarkable creative flair with THE ROGUE as it vividly creates a marvelous fourteenth century tale. Her vividly realized characters create a fabulous world of fierce loyalty and dangerous betrayal. Ysabella's five years of struggle to provide for her family, thereby clinging to her moral and ethical values despite starvation and deprivation proves her a powerful heroine. Her common background and lack of education and breeding sharply contrasts the laird of Ravensmuir, even as they are spiritually matched. While the choice of a first person narrative distances readers from the roguish hero, it also adds a beguiling sense of immediacy. THE ROGUE comes highly recommended.

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