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Relic Hunters: Betrayal of the Gods (Relic Hunters Series) by Martin Ferguson – Review by Sharon Funkhouser

Betrayal of the Gods (Relic Hunters Book 5)Betrayal of the Gods by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book I read by Martin Ferguson, despite being the fifth book in the Relic Hunter Series. While technically this book COULD be read as a standalone, due to the character building and storylines from previous books that I’m assuming contribute to the reader’s understanding of this book, I would highly recommend reading them in order. (This is not to say it can’t be done, however there were many mentions of previous characters, etc. that I wish I would have had the previous stories to outline).
At any rate! I thoroughly enjoyed the marrying of Greek mythology with current artifact hunters, and especially enjoyed the interlacing of well known Greek myths with the tales of the lost city of Atlantis, a myth I know much less about. The relic hunters themselves were fun to “get to know” in the story, brothers trying to hunt down their father’s last mission (along with the very recent discovery that they unknowingly were following in their father’s footsteps).
Most importantly, I’m dying to read the next one because it definitely didn’t resolve here! Plan on reading book six FOR SURE!

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Song of Earth and Claws (Faelands Series) by Lena Abram – Review by Sharon Funkhouser

Song of Earth and ClawsSong of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read by Lena Abram and wasn’t sure what to expect. The early parts of the story were almost a bit confusing as I tried to learn the character names and roles in the world Abram crafted, but after awhile it all came together and I was IN. I couldn’t wait to see what happened next, when and if betrayal would come, from who and how… the intricacies of Abram’s Fae world were well thought out and with plenty of room to continue the story. Plenty of sexual tension as well.
Fantastic storytelling, world building and character development. Can’t wait for book two.

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Mission Improbable: Vietnam (A Blanche Murninghan Mystery) by Nancy Nau Sullivan – Review by Sharon Funkhouser

Mission Improbable: Vietnam (Blanche Murninghan Mystery, #3)Mission Improbable: Vietnam by Nancy Nau Sullivan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

While this book was not at all what I expected (yes, there was a mystery to be solved; more than one, in fact), I expected a much more lighthearted approach to fact finding and discovery. What I got, instead, was a beautiful telling of two women searching for lost family members related to the war in Vietnam, filled with detailed descriptions of the land, the people and the culture of Vietnam. I don’t typically lean towards selecting books that are post-war era, and I wouldn’t necessarily classify this book as such, however Nancy Nau Sullivan did an incredible job of capturing the heartache of a country ravaged by war (decades later) yet continuing on, and mostly with a positive Buddah-inspired mindset. I was apprehensive starting the book as to whether or not I would enjoy it, and I was pleasantly surprised!

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