This was an excellent book! It was one I’d definitely read again, although I had a hard time with it. The realistic portrayal of mental health and the true experiences shared are so enlightening. It’s such an important topic to understand and yet there’s such a strong stigma against discussing it. I truly adore that this author sat down and decided this story was the one to be told. I will absolutely be looking up his other books! If you’re looking for a story that will teach you something, or let you understand someone else’s experiences in a way that lets you walk beside them and just listen – even if they may not have all the words – I would definitely recommend this one.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jo Frizzellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJo Frizzell2022-06-19 23:42:422022-06-20 07:44:51No Pistol Tastes the Same (PTSD Disaster Book 1) by Jacob Paul Patchen – Review by Jo Frizzell
This book is incredibly intense. Going into it, I knew it would be a little heavy, considering what the synopsis is about, but it was way heavier than I expected. I am a person suffering from PTSD, and even though I didn’t get mine through war, the details and intensity of the flashbacks did almost trigger mine, so if you struggle with PTSD go into this book carefully and delicately, and take breaks when you need to. That being said, however, it is a very good book, and wonderfully written. The author is keen on details, and it goes from a rocky beginning to a well done ending. I’m looking forward to the second book, now that I know what I’m expecting.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lucy Machardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLucy Machard2022-06-19 20:52:432022-06-20 07:37:50No Pistol Tastes the Same (PTSD Disaster Book 1) by Jacob Paul Patchen – Review by Lucy Machard
This book is heavy, and may have intense trigger warnings for those that suffer from PTSD. That being said, this was a book that I could not put down. No Pistol Tastes the Same is about PTSD, a very real and very intense illness that many of our war vets come home with. The synopsis of the book reads “Sergeant JP Grimm didn’t pull the trigger. Now his Marine brothers are dead…” The intended target of that bullet? A child. A child in a suicide vest that eerily reminds him of his very own son. A moment of hesitation, and the bomb goes off, leaving his entire team deceased around him. After the split second that cost him everything, JP must go home, and pretend war never happened. He tries to bond with his son, who he keeps seeing in that young boy so very far away. JP struggles with his own thoughts, denial, and grief, and you (the reader) will be taken on an emotional rollercoaster.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Swindlehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Swindle2022-06-19 06:09:292022-06-20 07:47:38No Pistol Tastes the Same (PTSD Disaster Book 1) by Jacob Paul Patchen – Review by Amanda Swindle
This a book of what happens to people after war. PTSD is a real illness that our soldiers come back with. The main character of the book is JP Grimes. He is fighting to regain his hold on himself after, in the middle of a firefight, fails to shoot the child wearing a suicide vest. He can’t pull the trigger because he sees his son in the child resulting in his entire squad dying. He returns to his family tortured by his moment’s inaction. After returning home, he struggles with connecting with his son. He can’t control his emotions and flashbacks. He refuses help, and things go from bad to worse with the death of his grandparents who raised him. This story is deeply emotional and gives good insight to what living with PTSD is and how to heal.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tanya Wallhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTanya Wall2022-06-18 09:26:192022-06-18 19:16:39No Pistol Tastes the Same (PTSD Disaster Book 1) by Jacob Paul Patchen – Review by reviewed by Tanya Wall
No Pistol Tastes the Same (PTSD Disaster Book 1) by Jacob Paul Patchen. This is my first book by this author but it won’t be my last. I loved this book. It was so very emotional. Its the story of Sergeant JP Grimm who has watched many of his friends die. The child in the suicide vest reminded him so much of his son. When he returns to his wife and son things are not the same. His relationship with his son is totally different. His relationship with his wife is falling apart. JP is shutting everyone and everything out. The guilt and shame he has after seeing his whole troop die is indescribable. This story is filled with so much emotion. Living with PTSD must be horrific. Will he be able to put his life back together or will he lose everything he cares about. Can he patch up things with his son? Will he be able to let his wife in so they can repair the damage done? This book was so good I didn’t want to put it down when I started reading it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tausha Treadwayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTausha Treadway2022-06-17 09:32:362022-06-17 14:22:49No Pistol Tastes the Same (PTSD Disaster Book 1) by Jacob Paul Patchen – Review by Tausha Treadway
From the very beginning, you know that this book is going to get down into the nitty gritty of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). In today’s society, most people know what PTSD is, but very few understand or can comprehend it. We know the definition, the diagnosis, and some of the symptoms that come with PTSD. However, not everyone experiences it and those that do never respond or experience it in the same way as another. I think this novel does a great job of telling a detailed story about how PTSD can play a role in someone’s every day life.
This book takes on a slow pace but does not fail to keep your attention. The way author tells the story of JP and his family is undeniably fascinating and heartwarming. This family is what America would consider the average home. Being able to see behind closed doors, specifically into JP’s mind, is enthralling.
I could talk all day about this book. If you are a psychology lover such as myself, you will want to devour every page of this novel. If you enjoy war fiction, pick it up. If you want a fast paced book, you might want to save this one for a rainy day.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Allyson Whttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAllyson W2022-06-15 17:08:332022-06-16 06:46:42No Pistol Tastes the Same (PTSD Disaster Book 1) by Jacob Paul Patchen – Review by Allyson Ware
Just because you make it home from the battlefield does not mean the war is over. While this particular solider may be fiction his story is just one example of the horrors and struggles one with PTSD may face. Patchen brings this story to life in a way that makes your heart strings pull, your eyes water, and has your mind struggling to process. In the story, Sgt. JP Grimm has physically returned from war, but in many ways he is still in that desert. Grimm struggles to mentally. He plays what if, if I had done this differently, self loathes, struggles with survivors guilt as well as adapting back to home life. One moment he is home then with one sound, shadow, movement, he is right back in the war. The struggles faced as a result of his PTSD affect more than himself. It influences relationships with family, friends and himself. Self medicating is just one of the ways Grimm attempts to cope. Will he get the help and support he needs? Or just me another example of the glaring lack of support faced?
Hands down this story is worth reading. It is a well thought out, realistic glimpse into just one of the many common contributors to PTSD. The thought provoking story line that puts you through the ringer. Patchen did an amazing job bringing the characters to life. While it did take me a moment to get into the story once I was in, I was in. This book brings more light to the issues many people still face today.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sarah Kinghttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSarah King2022-06-15 14:06:322022-06-15 14:13:52No Pistol Tastes the Same (PTSD Disaster Book 1) by Jacob Paul Patchen – Review by Sarah King
No Pistol Tastes the Same by Jacob Paul Patchen is a book that has stayed with me long-after finishing the final page. It is a though-provoking, and at times, confronting story that takes us into the mind of former marine, JP Grimm who suffers from PTSD from a mission-gone-wrong that saw his lose his brothers-in-arms. He grapples with survivors’ guilt and incredible shame- feeling like he’s to blame for not taking aim to prevent the blast that took their lives. Being on home soil again hasn’t eased his struggles, which not only takes a massive toll on him, but also his small family. The story takes us on a journey with JP as he wrestles with the demons that weigh heavy on his soul. Add to this poignant story danger from an impending disaster- and Mr. Patchen delivers a hard-hitting and gripping read. Emotive!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2022-06-15 10:44:242022-06-15 13:57:46No Pistol Tastes the Same (PTSD Disaster Book #1) by Jacob Paul Patchen – Review by Angela Hayes
This is a new author for me. I was not sure how I would react to this story, Being that this is a story about PTSD, it hits close to home. I enjoyed the way Jacob Paul Patchen told this story. The attention to detail was phenomenal. To me, that is what makes this book interesting. I recommend having enough time to read it in one sitting because you will not put it down. His characters are realistic. They are fully developed and personable. Could you take down a child in a suicide vest, especially since it resembles one of your own? Will you become a changed person? Through all the emotions, this book is enjoyable. I highly recommend this book to see that the struggle is real.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Fishhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Fish2022-06-14 07:55:572022-06-14 07:55:57No Pistol Tastes the Same (PTSD Disaster Book 1) by Jacob Paul Patchen – Review by Erica Fish
JP is home from war, but the war continues to live within him. Sgt. JP Grimm lost some of his men in war and he doesn’t know how to forgive himself for not pulling the trigger. A hard-hitting look at PTSD and the horrors of war even after the soldier is home. The first 3/4 of the book was great for developing the characters, showing the horrors of war and PTSD, highlighting the mental health struggles our veterans face. The last part seemed like a completely different story as JP dealt with his changing family through electromagnetic changes. While it served the purpose of redemption and facing fears for JP it didn’t fit the rest of the story. Overall, it was a great look at PTSD and the harsh reality many military member face upon their return home.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Megan Pesekhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMegan Pesek2022-06-13 08:00:242022-06-13 08:00:24No Pistol Tastes the Same (PTSD Disaster Book 1) by Jacob Paul Patchen – Review by Megan Pesek
This book was great and inspiring. I loved the support JP received from his wife, it was my favorite part. This book shows the struggle and courage that PTSD people go through. This book had me wondering what is going to happen next. I am glad about the ending. I love the intros in the chapters.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jessica Pritthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJessica Pritt2022-06-11 15:10:592022-06-11 15:10:59No Pistol Tastes the Same (PTSD Disaster Book 1) by Jacob Paul Patchen – Review by Jessica Pritt
The author penned an amazing account of the very real disease of PTSD. You are on the edge of your seat from the very beginning of the book, and in pain from JP’s pain. The author takes us through what it means to have suffered so much incredible guilt and shame, and how it eats away at you. JP moves throughout the book experiencing tremendous anguish through extreme nightmares, terrible daymares triggered by distant sounds, and even becomes dangerous to his small family! It is so terrifying to witness this much of the tragedy after such a short time away. As I turned each page I was hoping and praying for JP to get the help he needs and for him to make it past the danger of suicide. This book to my breath away with every chapter, and it will take yours away too.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Phillipshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Phillips2022-06-10 08:07:112022-06-10 08:07:11No Pistol Tastes the Same (PTSD Disaster Book 1) by Jacob Paul Patchen – Review by Ashley McMillon
Not exactly how I thought this book would go. At first I was sure this was going to be more of a struggle between committing suicide or not, but JP’s story was more about over coming the demons inside yourself. JP is much like a friend of mine in his struggles and self destruction so it was interesting to see how JP was changed and his thoughts. I’m excited to see the second book and how/if JP and Adin renew their relationship. I do think Lisa is my hero in this story though as she tries everything in her power to help her husband until she has no choice, and even then she still tries to help JP from a distance. Grandma was my favorite character, strong and witty and demanding respect.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kylean Sprostyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKylean Sprosty2022-06-09 08:12:192022-06-09 08:12:19No Pistol Tastes the Same (PTSD Disaster Book 1) by Jacob Paul Patchen – Review by Kylean Sprosty
This is my first book by this author. I could not put it down. I found myself going through many emotions while reading this book. I normally do not read books based on the military but I am so glad I read this one. I have seen so many of my relatives in this book dealing with the same issues. I enjoyed this so much.
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5 Stars No Pistol Tastes the Same (PTSD Disaster Book 1) by Jacob Paul Patchen
Wow ! What a ride! No Pistol Tastes the Same is the first book in the PTSD Disaster Series. This is a wonderfully written story that I felt down to my soul. I was taken on quite the emotional rollercoaster ride that made my heart break. So many of our men and women suffer PTSD and don’t know how to cope with it. They don’t want to look weak but let me tell you one thing. I’ll never look at them with anything other than respect?, gratitude. In my profession I work with Veterans everyday and my heart breaks hearing there stories. This is one of those books that will stick with you long after you’re finished. This is a fairly new author to me. This author just gained a new fan. I’ve already looked at other books he’s written. His style of writing is raw uncut and real. His characters are much the same, raw uncut and real. They were very well developed and relatable. It’s a fast paced story packed with action, raw truths, nightmares and fear. Once I started reading I had a hard time putting it down. I highly recommend reading this book and I look forward to reading more from this Author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Daughenbaughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Daughenbaugh2022-06-09 08:11:222022-06-09 08:11:22No Pistol Tastes the Same (PTSD Disaster Book 1) by Jacob Paul Patchen – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
JP made the decision to not pull the trigger. He hesitated and now he lives with that hesitation. He lives with the deaths of his brothers. JP comes home and struggles with life, life as a husband, and life as a father. And he pushes everyone away trying to deal with PTSD and struggles with his horrible thoughts. With the impending weakening of the magnetic field and the sun, he tries to restore his relationships with his wife and son and also face himself. A couple times I struggled with the back and forth, but overall it was a very good story about the struggles of those who return from seeing horrible things in war.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tabithahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTabitha2022-06-08 08:00:012022-06-08 08:00:01No Pistol Tastes the Same: A PTSD novel by Jacob Paul Patchen Reviewed by Tabitha Montero
This story starts out with a little story telling, it takes you down the “I cannot put this down” rabbit hole of a book. This book brings to life what PTSD is like. It can show in many many forms, and JP is struggling coming back home from the military. Can JP get through this and get help for what he has dealt with and seen overseas. So we’ll written!
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wow this is the first book by this author I have read and as it isn’t my usual go to genre I have to admit it was a gripping read. I was really impressed with how the author handles the subect matter. The characters are realistic and you really can’t help but really want the main character to come through.
This is a hard subject I Feel to bring into a story and it brings a great reality to the book. I did find it a little emotional for me to read but I was hooked. I was on the edge of my seat to see just how it all would pan out. I will read more from this author in the future..
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Dealing with PTSD is something a majority of soldiers have to go through. This book shines light on that and how it’s hard to deal with being home from the military. Add that and an apocalypse together and you get a pretty rough life. I am interested in seeing where this goes and if my hatred of the brother in law grows or if he redeems himself…
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Johnsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Johnson2022-06-07 07:54:022022-06-07 07:54:02No Pistol Tastes the Same (PTSD Disaster Book 1) by Jacob Paul Patchen – Review by Ashley Johnson
Wow I really don’t know where to start with this book. It is very rare I read a book and feel completely overwhelmed with emotion as I have with this book. It is mainly about a man who has been to war, fought to protect his country and is left with PTSD and the impact it has not only on him but his family and those around him. I have heard of PTSD before and I kinda understood it however this book has taken that understanding to a whole other level. My heart literally breaks for our lead character JP. You feel every emotion he and fear he goes through. The author writes it in such a way it is if your feeling these emotions yourself. The feelings of guilt for now reacting to save his fellow man on the battle field to complete feelings of hopelessness and terror at the simple noises and sounds of everyday life. We also see the story from his wife’s side to. How she is desperate to save the man she loves and how desperately she wants him back to be the father her son remembers.
Also from this there is also an event happening in the world that isn’t too far fetched that you think it will never happen. Could this impending disaster be enough to bring JP back? Or will his demons to be too much to over come that the result of this event will have no impact on his already devastated life and family.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2022-06-06 08:08:162022-06-06 08:08:16No Pistol Tastes the Same (PTSD Disaster Book 1) by Jacob Paul Patchen – Review by Kerry Carr
Jacob has done extremely well in delivering an emotional Military thriller story that shows the effects of a cold hard war not only on the outside but deep within the mind that has been scared. A fight that continues long after the war has ended. But the lack of support for these men and women who sacrifice and often get nothing in return blows my mind.
The story of Sergeant Grimm coming home after witnessing the atrocities of war is insightful and well executed and the plot is well thought out. Trying to fit in in a world that is no longer familiar a world that no longer fits him.
PTSD is a psychological war within itself and once locked in it is hard to escape. I have battled this disease for many years. So, this story hit home a lot. It is a disease that affects not only the sufferer but everyone around them. But what is sad that if the disease is not visible like a broken arm, then many do not understand the fight within.
You need to grab a copy and dig in to a story that is anything but flowers and sparkly things it is.
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Despite the dark nature of the title, this book is actually full of hope for someone living with PTSD. The main character learns to accept that he has issues once he has reentered civilian life. Realizing that his grandfather also lived with PTSD, he eventually decides to get help, with the support of his wife, his grandmother, and his young son. The author weaves in real stories of PTSD from real people, as well as some examples of what group therapy might look like. Set against a backdrop of climate change and electromagnetic changes, the author skillfully draws the reader into his amazing story. This book is excellent as a stand-alone, but I was thrilled to learn that it is also the first in a series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Alison Risherhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAlison Risher2022-06-06 08:07:222022-06-06 08:07:22No Pistol Tastes the Same (PTSD Disaster Book 1) by Jacob Paul Patchen – Review by Alison Risher
This book was a very powerful read to say the least. It gave me thoughts that I never thought I would have, I thought of feelings and emotions I often do not even consider. The book gave me a lot of emotions, though sometimes it was hard to have these emotions as I read, I am glad that I did!
Sergeant JP Grimm was a strong character to say the least. He struck me as man that could handle everything that would come is way for sure! Even the strongest of men can fall. The emotions and feelings he had were real as can be. I felt so much, teared up a few times. What he went through and had to do to survive to make it home to his family in the war was so real, it was as if the events were unfolding right before my eyes. The author created a story that had its visual components and the words to go with it. This was a great read, and one I will not forget for some time!
Wonderful book and wonderful writing. Sometimes the hard parts to read, were the best, for the realism they possessed. I highly recommend this book; everyone should read it I believe. It is not one to be passed up or put on the back burner. It’s a very high recommendation from me, well worth a read!
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Intense! Original! Hauntingly realistic! This has become my #1 favorite so far for the year. JP Grimm is a soldier returned from the war having to deal with PTSD and its real effects on him and on his family. It’s taking a devastating toll on him and his family. He and his wife are both trying to save their marriage and their family. Adin looks like the little boy that turned out to be the suicide bomber that took out his unit. JP was not able to shoot the bomber in time and is dealing with that guilt. This is the part that made the book hit you like a gut-wrenching punch. I felt all the feels. All the emotions came out when reading this book. It may be fiction, but a lot of the emotions felt are real. The research done for the story is there and you felt it. I couldn’t put it down because I was so invested in finding out what happened with his grandparents and what has going to happen next for him and his family. The plot felt so well-developed that is naturally built in. It was smooth and silky flowing. The check-ins with Richardson were always nice, even if they were sad due to realistic events (such as suicide, DV, etc.). The solar storm events, etc. is a nice add-in because it could happen, and it was a way to maybe help bring JP back to his family. It was such a heartfelt and heart-tugging story (even being a thriller). I absolutely loved it and I can’t wait for the next book in the thriller. I would give it more than 5 stars if I could. Highly recommend!
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I enjoyed reading this book. This is a new author for me which I enjoyed how they used their writing skills to pull you into the story. A story where they used attention to details to make the story realistic. I found this book to be fast paced and engaging. This is a hard to put down story where the characters are relatable and bring the story to life. A story that is full of things going on but the author did a great job of transitioning from one to the other. A story where nightmares have to be faced in order to fix relationships. I really enjoyed reading this book. You don’t want to miss what happens in this story. I highly recommend this book.
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Sergeant JP Grimm didn’t pull the trigger. Now his Marine brothers are dead. All victims of a child in a suicide vest…a child that resembled Sgt. Grimm’s very own. But how are you supposed to take a child’s life? How can you kill someone that looks just like your own son?
Those same hazel eyes he saw in his scope continue to haunt him long after he left the desert death lands as he tries to reconnect with his son, Adin. JP battles another war at home against PTSD and the worthless, dejected thoughts that he is the reason his friends are dead. His wife, Lisa, struggles to let her stubborn husband work it out on his own terms. She does all she can to give him space, support, and strength—but her love can only go so far.
As the world shows signs of impending doom from a weakening magnetic field and flaring sun, JP, too, shows signs of his own impending doom. After pushing everyone away, JP must face his nightmares to restore his relationship with his son, save his marriage, and save himself before the modern world burns out in a fiery, electromagnetic disaster.
Jacob Paul Patchen is an award-winning author and poet of inciting fiction and provocative poetry.
Jacob earns his inspiration through experience and believes every book has a purpose. He writes powerful, emotional, and thrilling stories about mental health, war, social stigmas, and other taboo subjects in order to bring awareness, change and hope to those who need it.
Raised in Southeast Ohio, he’s a sucker for fast workouts, long laughter, and power naps. Snacks are his love language, and he thinks he’s a Pisces. Check him out and join his newsletter at Jacobpaulpatchen.com.
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A true account of what happens to individuals during war and when they return home. PTSD is so common, yet people fail to acknowledge those who suffer from it. It was heart retching reading some personal accounts at the beginning of the story from true solders who currently suffer from this mental health disorder. Raised as a little boy playing war on his grandparents’ property, he and his grandparents were very close as is he with his wife and child but that was then. When Seargent JP Grimm returns home from the war he is different, he couldn’t save them, and the baggage weighs heavy on him. He couldn’t shoot the bomber who resembled his young son the one he sees every time he closes his eyes. A truly riveting story of what some soldiers go through each and every day when they return home from war.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kimberlyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKimberly2022-05-31 12:35:562022-08-16 07:45:05No Pistol Tastes the Same (PTSD Disaster Book 1) by Jacob Paul Patchen – Review by Kimberly Filer
James Chambers’ The Black Box gives fans of science fiction, adventure, war and politics all wrapped into this one story. With a variety of characters and a close look into a world deeply impacted by alien invasion, everyone comes together to protect themselves within their own span of existence.
Author does an excellent job keeping his audience engaged with each passing moment of the story as different characters’ perspectives are brought to light. Each group of characters endure different aspects of this invasion’s consequences and must cope with their duties and integrity. Many of them deal with the many harsh realities that in essence we all must face within our lifetime, such as heartache, disappointment, betrayal, secrecy, etc. As the readers, we can relate with the many stories within as each of the characters endure their own personal battles. I enjoyed reading into the different stories to come with one’s own interpretation of the dealings of this amazing read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Ramoshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Ramos2022-03-24 08:08:322022-03-24 08:08:32Vox Astra: The Black Box–Review by Jennifer Ramos
Sarah scouted the shore for a place to land. The next nearest scrap of earth on Nellus lay 660 miles away across a world 98 percent covered by ocean. She banked the glider and eyed a sandy strip fringed by vine-draped trees and elephantine leaves. Cutting altitude until spray kicked up, she fired her braking thrusters then skimmed her glider’s belly across the surface to slow her approach. The glider lurched sideways. Sarah wrestled it on course, skipping from wave crest to wave crest. She nosed down, plunging the glider beneath the fluid’s skin. The sharp drop in speed pitched her forward, knocking her helmet against the cockpit glass. Caught by the undertow, her glider jerked sideways into shallow waters, then spun and skidded up the beach, furrowing sand until it stopped hard against a thick wall of entwined tree trunks. The glider’s systems malfunctioned and winked out. The echo of the crash rang in Sarah’s ears. When the shock faded, she punched the cockpit release, lifted the glass, and spilled out onto the soft sand. Wrestling her feet under her, she stood, surveyed her landing, and found the glider’s frame crumpled beyond repair. (A Beach On Nellus)
The sight of the Black Box fulfilled one of Piotr Atwatunde’s lifelong desires. No longer need he wonder if humanity alone occupied the universe, for here before his eyes floated an object singular in all of human history and proof of sentient life superior to that found on Earth. Seen firsthand, it defied Dr. Armitage’s description as a “black box.” Though its cubic dimensions suggested the shape, its skin appeared light-deflective rather than black. Seen in the close, direct glare of their helmet-mounted lamps, it displayed a dull, shimmering magenta hue. (The Black Box)
Vox Astra: The Black Box (Vox Astra Book #1) by James Chambers is a great little collection of short sci-fi stories. This original collection offers interesting, and sometimes, thought-provoking tales with a range of elements, from military, politics, hard choices, space travel, aliens, first contact, new worlds, warring factions, AI’s, invasion, drama, mysteriousness, and plenty more.
I really enjoyed exploring this collection- and particularly liked how original and intriguing this collection was. I am definitely looking forward to seeing what Mr. Chambers does next. Happy reading!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2022-03-24 08:04:592022-03-24 08:04:59Vox Astra: The Black Box (Vox Astra Series Book 1) by James Chambers – Review by Angela Hayes
Reading this book I really wasn’t sure what to expect as I don’t typically read this genre but was pleasantly surprised. It was a several different short stories combined to create a quick and fun read. The description of the book really doesn’t give it justice. The stories were exciting, scary, sad, a bit of everything. I really enjoyed the futuristic take within each story. One thing that was alike in each story, Earth is at war with the cosmos and all that it holds. If you are looking for something quick and slightly thought provoking, this certainly is the book for you.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Glaspiehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Glaspie2022-03-24 07:57:362022-03-24 07:57:36Vox Astra: The Black Box (Vox Astra Series Book 1) by James Chambers – Review by Amanda Glaspie
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