Monty's Book Reviews

The Wantland Files Wantland Files Book 1 Lara Bernhardt 5 Stars Pages: 288 Genre: Ghost, Paranormal, Supernatural, Mystery Published: 19 November 2019 Publisher:  Admission Press Publisher's Blurb Psychic Kimberly Wantland investigates paranormal disturbances. Her television show,  The Wantland Files , catapulted her from private paranormal investigator to media sensation. She receives thousands of requests for help every day, but during her latest investigation at a young mother's house, Kimberly senses something different. And disturbing. Review For the series finale of her paranormal investigation TV show ‘The Wantland Files’ Kimberley has taken on the case of a family haunted by a spooky cat manifestation. To add some spice to the mix Kimberley’s producer has invited celebrated sceptic Sterling Wakefield to join the fun as a one-off co-presenter. News which Ms Wantland is not pleased to hear. What follows is a well written, character driven story that pitches Kimberley int...

Singapore 52 Ash Carter Thriller Book 1 Murray Bailey 5 Stars Pages: 412 Genre: Crime, Thriller, Mystery Published: 1 Sept 2017 Publisher: Heritage Books Publisher's Blurb "Think Jack Reacher with a dash of James Bond, set in Singapore. Thrilling!" - Maggie Pagano, journalist, The Times "Simply gripping! Perfect for an on-screen thriller" Alex Morgan, journalist, Sky News "Intelligent and atmospheric" - Writers Workshop "Intriguing characters and a suspenseful storyline" - CCRMagazine Chinese New Year 1952 Ash Carter had to leave the Middle East in a hurry. But when he arrives in Singapore he finds himself in the middle of a much bigger problem. No one knows where, or when, or who but someone is planning an attack. Carter is told to make sure it doesn’t happen. With pressure from politicians and the army and with Chinese Secret Societies watching his every move, he has other plans. He is more interested in finding out who killed his friend. R...

  Dead Ringer V.P.Morris 4 Stars Pages: 285 Genre: Psychological Thriller Published: 7 April 2022 Publisher: Black Rose Writing Publisher's Blurb Small-time criminal, Taylor Callahan, dreams of starting her life over. When she inadvertently causes the death of a teenage girl who looks just like her, she does the only thing she can do: she takes over the dead girl's life. Now, twenty-one-year-old Taylor must navigate the ins and outs of living with the MacKenzies, the safe and loving suburban family of the dead teen girl. By using her street-smarts, fast-thinking, and the help of her best friend and partner in crime, Ivan, she works to keep her true identity a secret while fighting the demons of her past. Just as Taylor thinks she has made a new life for herself with the MacKenzies, she learns that this wholesome family hides a twisted and deadly secret. Dead Ringer  is a dark coming of age story perfect for fans of FX's  Cruel Summer  or lovers of psychological thril...

  The House on Infinity Loop Bonnie K.T. Dillabough The Dimensional Alliance Book 1 4 Stars Pages: 396 Genre: Fantasy Published: 31 Jan 2021 Publisher: The Infinite Publishing Alliance Publisher's Blurb Jenny is a professional ghost-writer in Los Angeles. She inherits a house, a cat and a key from an aunt she has only met twice in her life. Neither the house, the cat or the key are what they appear to be. Science and myth are turned upside down when Jenny is thrust into a conflict that goes far beyond any boundaries or limits she could ever imagine. Review Completely out of the blue, Jenny inherits a house, a cat and a key from a mysterious old aunt she barely knew. Jenny’s life will never be the same again. What follows is an eye opening, fantastical initiation into a whole new world that plunges Jenny into a fight for her life. Interesting characters combine with a great story-telling style to give a plot that speeds along and features plenty of twists and turns to keep the reade...

Modern Gothic Short Stories : a reflection of the human condition Christine Verdu 3.5 Stars Pages: 130 Genre: Short Stories, Tragic Drama Published: April 15 2022 Publisher: Gothic Publishing Publisher's Blurb Let your guard down, shed your inhibitions and explore characters who reveal their deepest fears, sorrows and secrets. Somewhere in this book, you will find one character you can relate to, perhaps more. Tales of love, hatred, indifference, lust, envy, greed, death and more await you. Are any of your own secrets exposed in this book? You might find yourself among the pages. Review Modern Gothic Short Stories: A reflection on the human condition by Christine Verdu is an interesting collection of mostly unrelated tales that target the darker side of life.   Like all collections of short stories this is a mixture of the great, the good and the occasional one that misses its mark. This is to be expected when you gather together a collection of yarns utilising various situation...

Tomorrow Lives Today W.O. Torres 4 Stars    Pages: 451 Published: 02 June 2022 Publisher: CatRabbit Press Genre: Sci-Fi, Time Travel, Superhero Publisher's Blurb   When a weapon composed of dark matter mysteriously arrives from the future, twenty-four-year-old Brody Rodriguez's chill life gets a super-powered upgrade. A clandestine government agency led by Agent Gonzo and a squad of sinister spies kidnaps Brody and his future tech to save democracy … or at least their version of it. Brody’s only ally is his time-traveling granddaughter, Isabella Rodriguez who wields a future tech of her own. Brody must convince his future wife “Dez” to stick around his chaotic life long enough to fall in love with him or watch him die. As an impending A.I. War inches closer, threatening humanity, Brody will face who he was, who he is, and who he is meant to be. Die-hard sci-fi fans will geek out over this time-traveling, roller coaster on steroids ride! Tomorrow Lives Today is a fast-pace...

  Hacking George Bob Palmer 5 Stars Pages: 349 Published: 10 June 2022 Publisher: Double Bluff Books Genre: Humorous Dark Comedy Publisher's Blurb Playing God is a dangerous game, even if you do write the rules and think they’re pretty neat. Following a road-rage incident in which he was the victim, middle-aged cynic George Sanderson has an epiphany. He believes he has the power to influence fate and set the world to rights. During a meticulously-planned intervention to help his friend Angela Hayworth, the two fall in love. George’s lonely existence looks set to improve. But he’s about to discover that playing games with people’s lives is fraught with danger. And when his life starts to fall apart, he’s forced to confront the frightening truth… Someone is manipulating  him . But why? With his freedom and sanity at stake, George must fight for everything he holds dear – especially his lawn, his meat thermometer, and Angela’s perfect teeth. Perfect for fans of Fredrik Backman, G...