In "Journey to Munich" Jacqueline Winspear continues with her heroine, Maisie Dobbs and takes us deep into the heart of Nazi Germany as it begins preparations for the atrocities against others that linger in the thoughts of many even to this day.
Read More »Tag Archives: War
Book Review: ‘Warriors of the Storm,’ by Bernard Cornwell – Book Nine of ‘The Last Kingdom’ Series
"Warriors in the Storm" is the latest instalment of Bernard Cornwell's "The Last Kingdom" series. Cornwell brings us a compelling tale of fierceness and bravery, creating characters that are real and down to earth, with fears and concerns that keep you entranced.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Daughter of Sand and Stone’ – Historical Fiction by Libbie Hawker
In "Daughter of Sand and Stone" Libbie Hawker does a great job of taking you back in time to a place of war and beauty. She sets the scene with the complications of young women of the time, and how marriage is more barter than choice.
Read More »Paris Attacks: Give Peace a Chance
The killings in Paris are part of a cycle based on erroneous beliefs and assumptions. Now is a time when we can pause and start a new cycle – a cycle of waking up to our oneness with each other, with our Mother Earth and indeed the entire universe.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Forgotten, The Untold Story of D-Day’s Black Heroes, at Home and at War’ by Linda Hervieux
In 'Forgotten,' Hervieus tells the story of this group of freedom fighters as she also imbues the work with the tensions of the racial politics of the time as well as the human bravery for a group fighting for freedom and for many giving up their lives for something they had yet to earn for themselves.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Invasion of the Tearling,’ An Epic Novel by Erika Johansen
In the continuing saga of The Queen of the Tearling, Johansen keeps us captivated with her characters by altering past and present to create mystery and intrigue.
Read More »Interview: Jonathan Raab, Author of ‘Flight of the Blue Falcon’
Interview with veteran and author Jonathan Rabb, author of "Flight of the Blue Falcon".
Read More »Book Review: ‘Link’ A Science Fiction Novel by D.A.Karr
Karr does a great job of putting you in the ship with Captain Garrick and his crew. He has created a team of individuals who have a strong respect for each other, even though they do not understand all the motives and personalities. They just know that there is not a one of them that does not have the other's back, including their captain.
Read More »Interview: Laura Liddell Nolen, Author of ‘The Ark’
"To this day, I can’t actually believe it when people tell me they read my book and enjoyed it."
Read More »Book Review: ‘End of Days” – Book Three of ‘Penryn and the End of Days,’ a Dystopic Novel by Susan Ee
Ee has given us a war and a world in turmoil. There is darkness and adventure, but also an underlying faith that will hold even in the worst of situations.
Read More »
Blogcritics The critical lens on today's culture & entertainment