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The Intruders by Brett McKay – Review by Brandy Vaughn

The IntrudersThe Intruders by Brett McKay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beginning in chapter one, the reader is pulled into the life of Dex, is at a crappy car sales job during the day, and writes a novel at night (this reminds me of Tom Clancy and his debut novel- sales by day, writer by night). Dax sees a strange man at the end of his shift and gets a mysterious package in the mail. This piques curiosity for the reader and you want to know more about this stranger he sees. The cover only gives a hint at the strange supernatural events that unfold. The Intruders is full of action, danger, high-stakes, supernatural forces, and gripping details that keep the reader turning page after page. The transition from Kindle Vella felt like a smooth read and enjoyed reading the story!

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Brandy Vaughn, October 2022

Fallen Star (The Divine Devils Book 2) by R Weir – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I finally got the my hands on book 2 of the series and it did not disappoint!! Even though this book could be read as a standalone I highly recommend reading book 1 to get to know Hunter Divine.

Hunter Divine, former US Marshal and now a PI and his crew have to pick up and head to Reno…..trying to find whom is responsible for the blackmail scheme against Hollywood celebrity Megan Getz. Can Hunter and his team find the culprit against Megan before it is to late?

Glitz, glam, extortion, drama and corruption all wrapped up into a fantastic book!

This book is hard to put down. The author really sucks you in from the beginning. I cannot wait to pick up book 3 and I love the characters……and I am definitely going to re-read books 1 and 2 again!

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The Intruders by Brett McKay – Review by Diane Sennett

The IntrudersThe Intruders by Brett McKay

The Intruders, originally published on Amazon’s Vella Platform is now an ebook. While I found the author’s notes at the end of each chapter to be distracting as I read; by the third chapter I skipped them, and the pace of the story flowed well. The story that Brett McKay brings to life was thrilling to read.
Dex Sanders is making his way through life as a car salesman, a career he’d like to change. He is a devoted husband and father. His life is turned upside down in the blink of an eye. Dex, his wife and children are abducted in the middle of the night and taken to an unknown place. When he is faced with a life-or-death situation, Dex only wants to keep his wife and children from harm’s way.
When an opportunity to escape is revealed, Dex and his family take refuge in a hotel with the police to protect them; however, can they trust the police, or anyone else?
Without giving away any details of the story, this book is action packed, fast-paced and I enjoyed reading it. I easily connected with the characters and rooted for them to triumph from start to finish.
I would recommend reading this book.

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Operation Blackbird (Brass Compass Series Book 2) by Ellen Butler
Genre – Historical Thriller
Page Count – 300

A companion to the internationally bestselling novel, The Brass Compass, Operation Blackbird takes the reader on a spy adventure from South America to Europe during a time when the yoke of Communism is tightening the reins on an unwilling people.

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October, 1952. The war is over, but for CIA officer Miriam Becker, memories of the horrors she witnessed remain jagged in her mind. While vacationing in Argentina, recovering from a mission that nearly killed her, she’s seeing more ghosts from the past than the sights. 

When a longtime family friend and fellow operative, Jake Devlin, tracks her down, Miriam is forced to push everything to the back of her mind for the next mission: help a highly prized and heavily guarded rocket scientist defect from Russian-controlled East Berlin—right out from under the KGB’s nose. 

Well aware that one wrong move could spark World War III, Miriam, Jake, and the team plan their strategy to the last detail. But when a betrayal brings everything crashing down, Jake’s quick thinking creates the diversion to get Miriam out alive—but leaves him trapped behind the Iron Curtain. 

Unsure of whom she can trust, Miriam must complete the mission by relying on contacts outside of the agency, even though her heart longs to return to East Berlin to rescue the man who is the last link to her to her troubled past … before the KGB gets to him first.

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The Intruders by Brett McKay – Review by Jenni Bishop

The IntrudersThe Intruders by Brett McKay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars

The Intruders is a fast-paced supernatural thriller and my first read of Casey’s work. Let me tell you I was pleasantly surprised and thoroughly intrigued. This is one book that you just can’t put down because you have to know what comes next and so on. To say I was engrossed in the story is an understatement.

Casey has cleverly woven plot is full of suspense and the intensity of the story is palpable. Jumping off the pages to have you on the edge of your seat and looking in those dark corners to see if anything is waiting in the dark.

I am not going to give anything away but suffice it to say this is one book you do not want to miss out on. With danger and violence, supernatural happenings and action this has something for anyone who loves this genre.

I look forward to see what else this author has.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Intruders by Brett McKay – Review by Trista Priest

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was so different from what I usually read, but I am glad I read it. Out of nowhere Dex and his family’s lives completely change and they have to find a way to stop the intruders. Once I started I was unable to stop reading, and could not wait to see what the author had in store for us next. It is a fast-paced thriller and action-packed!! He does an excellent job setting the plot and describing the characters. I will absolutely be looking forward to more of his books.

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Fallen Star (The Divine Devils Book 2) by R Weir – Review by Jules Herbert

Fallen Star: The Divine Devils Book 2Fallen Star: The Divine Devils Book 2 by R. Weir

After becoming totally hooked on Hunter Divine in Book 1 of this fantastic series I was really looking forward to continuing on with this action packed addictive series and oh boy it did not disappoint! Once again I was totally hooked from the very start and just couldn’t put it down! I’m telling you it’s edge of your seat type enjoyment!!! This can be read as a stand alone and be fully enjoyed however I do recommend reading the first book simply because the series is just way too good to not read it all!

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The Divine Devils ( The Divine Devils Book 1) by R Weir – Review by Jules Herbert

The Divine Devils: Book OneThe Divine Devils: Book One by R Weir
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in this particular series as well as the first book I have read by this fantastic author. I am now totally hooked and I can’t wait for more!! This book is filled with so many wonderful elements such as mystery, suspense, intrigue, tension, action and this very talented author crafted such a wonderful storyline you can truly and vividly imagine everything as you read along.
I was so completely captivated from the very start and 100% invested in the story, and the characters, some of them you will love and some you will hate, that i just couldn’t put it down!

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Fallen Star (The Divine Devils Book 2) by R Weir – Review by Angela Shirley

Fallen Star: The Divine Devils Book 2Fallen Star: The Divine Devils Book 2 by R. Weir
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Megan has lived most of her life in the comfort of the celebrity world until one indiscretion will ruin her life and reputation for good, so she calls in the best in the business to help find out the source of the blackmail and the threat on her career but neither of them thought it would open this many streams of evil to have to close.

Hunter and his team are called in on a relatively straight forward case of Blackmail or that’s what he thinks but delving deeper into the world he discovers a lot more which drags them into the world of Drugs, prostitution and Murder but can he get him and his team out alive.

This is the first book I have read by this author and the first book in this series, and I really enjoyed the flow and story. Although this is the second book, I read it quite easily as a stand-alone book with no trouble. The main character in Hunter is strong and has his demons from the past which to get to read some in the start of the book which opens the man on the page.

This story is full of grit and excitement, with the twist and turns that you take I could not put the story down. I was enthralled and the drama, danger and edge of seat thrilling writing I was rushing to finish the book to see what happens. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series, but I may just has a sneaky read of book one first.

Bycatch by Alexander Blevens – Review by Jenni Bishop

BycatchBycatch by Alexander Blevens
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bycatch is Alexander’s well-crafted debut book. If this is his first book then I can’t wait to see what he does next because this was soooo good. This suspenseful historical thriller is one that you will not put down because you just have to know what is coming next so the pages keep turning.

This beautifully and cleverly written tale is an historical thriller takes us from one extreme to the next. From war to shrimp, from one continent to another and two men from completely different backgrounds and cultures but are forced together. Greed, secrets and lies, revenge and crimes, grief and remorse, guilt and forgiveness.

Alexander’s descriptive narrative and raw and flawed characters made this story come alive and showing how humanity is unforgiving in some ways and redeeming in others but life is a frail thing.

Aleander Blevens is one author for you to watch closely and savour his stories. I know I will.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Bycatch by Alexander Blevens – Review by Tanya Wall, October 2022

BycatchBycatch by Alexander Blevens
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Rex Thompson is a Vietnam Veteran. While stationed in Da Nang, in 1970, he steals money the U.S. government has earmarked for South Vietnam. Captain Nguyen Duc Dung, who caught him in the act, is blamed for the crime. Rex has regretted this act for years but the crime comes back to haunt him, and we see the negative impact is has had not only back then, but now, 24 years later.
While working in shrimping industry in Biloxi, Mississippi—the two families from long ago meet up and there are grave consequences that impact all involved. Through this story, we get insight into choices, their ramifications, cultural conflict and redemption.

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The Intruders by Brett McKay – Review by Rebecca Hill

The IntrudersThe Intruders by Brett McKay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was completely different from many other books that I have read. To be quite honest, I didn’t know if I liked it or didn’t like it, but at the same time, I could not put it down. Dex Sanders and his wife Reagan find themselves kidnapped and have no idea why. Thus begins a story of conspiracy and secrets so big it affects the entire world. I enjoyed the action as Dex and others fight the aliens from taking over the world and killing them. Also, the author made comments after every chapter. It was really interesting to read his thoughts. I loved the little side story of Pam and Connor. There will definitely be other books, and I look forward to reading them as well.

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Bycatch by Alexander Blevens – Review by Alison Risher

BycatchBycatch by Alexander Blevens
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an amazing book! I was intrigued from the moment I read the synopsis. One action, seemingly innocuous, can have ripple effects that last decades and impact generations. The two main characters experience tremendous growth and development throughout the timeline, while others do not. Readers experience the power of forgiveness, and witness the devastating results of generational poor parenting.

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Fallen Star (The Divine Devils Book 2) by R Weir – Review by Lisa Helmick

Fallen Star: The Divine Devils Book 2Fallen Star: The Divine Devils Book 2 by R. Weir
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another wonderfully written and engaging story! This is the second in the series and it still lives up to the hype created in book 1. Action..action and then suspense are what keep this story rolling and me turning pages. Add in the charismatic characters and this is a hard book to put down!

In here there are multiple stories moving along. Keep tour eyes open for snippets to the secrets of the different stories. They are fast moving and the dynamics between the characters had me holding my breath one minute and clapping wildly the next.

This author has quite the imagination! Everything is described well and I can picture in my head exactly how everything should look. I look forward to more in this series. Who knows what the Divine Devils will get up to in the next one.

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Bycatch by Alexander Blevens – Review by Tanya Wall October 2022

BycatchBycatch by Alexander Blevens
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Rex Thompson is a Vietnam Veteran. While stationed in Da Nang, in 1970, he steals money the U.S. government has earmarked for South Vietnam. Captain Nguyen Duc Dung, who caught him in the act, is blamed for the crime. Rex has regretted this act for years but the crime comes back to haunt him, and we see the negative impact is has had not only back then, but now, 24 years later.
While working in shrimping industry in Biloxi, Mississippi—the two families from long ago meet up and there are grave consequences that impact all involved. Through this story, we get insight into choices, their ramifications, cultural conflict and redemption.

 

The Intruders by Brett McKay – Review by Shannon Fowler

The IntrudersThe Intruders by Brett McKay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Looking for an interesting thriller type story? This author has one for you. The Intruders are just that…. intruders…beings that don’t belong and don’t mean well for human kind. The story is well written with main character Dex leading the way most of the time. His family is pretty important to him and the story. Other characters stand out as well. Connor, Quinn and Pam just to name a few.

Towards the climax of this story, I did not think Dex would find a way to overcome the intruders…as I write this review, I still have about 10 mins left to read and I am still wondering if all will be well!!! Definitely being kept on the edge of my seat while reading this adventure.

Interesting fun fact. This author includes an author’s note after each chapter. While that is something new to me, it brought a little bit of insight to the story from the author. It was weird at first for me but by the end of the story I was looking forward to seeing what he had to say.

I’d be interested in what else this author writes. Maybe another world saving mission for Dex!

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Reviewed by @shannonlovesbooks

😨 🔪 😬 🕵 📖 RELEASE BLITZ 😨 🔪 😬 🕵 📖 Rejected by R.M. Deemster

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Rejected by R.M. Deemster
Genre – Thriller
Page Count – 176

Echo Paisley has been on her own since her fiancé, Nash, died three years ago. She soon discovered that she didn’t know the man she was going to marry. He had cheated on her with the one person she thought had her back. But that wasn’t the only secret.

Echo is about to leave her past behind when she discovers one last secret Nash left behind, which threatens to turn her life upside down. Echo is forced to seek help from her estranged mother with no one else to turn to.

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R.M. Demeester lives in Saskatchewan, Canada. She is the mother of three young children, and owner of a rescue dog, a chocolate lab, Gainer. R.M. Demeester has been writing for as long as she could hold a pencil. Her novella Where We Go is featured in Deviously Yours Boxset, released October 2022, and her latest novel Rejected, also released in October 2022.. She is currently signed on with Thorned Heart Press.

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Fallen Star (The Divine Devils Book 2) by R Weir – Review by Mercedes Jones

Fallen Star: The Divine Devils Book 2Fallen Star: The Divine Devils Book 2 by R. Weir
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When someone has a problem, they go to The Devine Devils. That’s exactly what Megan Getz does, a Hollywood star who is being blackmailed. Megan wants to get her claws into Hunter, the private investigator who is trying to solve her issue. She is not used to being denied. Hunter just wants to solve this case and maybe get answers to some of his personal questions. This book was well written and the characters were all unique. Full of mystery, action, danger, and drama. I will be going back to read the first book in this series!

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The Intruders by Brett McKay – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book caught my attention from the moment I read the description and it kept it right until the last page. I knew this was a book I had to read to find out what was going on. I really enjoyed the main character in this book. I was rooting for him the whole way through to figure things out. The connection between him and his family was just great to read.
This is a new author to me and I loved the paced they injected into the book. It was exciting and a thrill to read. I couldn’t put the book down because I just had to know what was going to happen and how things would turn out. This was a truly great book and I can’t wait to discover more of this authors work.

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Bycatch by Alexander Blevens – Review by Kerry Baker

BycatchBycatch by Alexander Blevens
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is so well written and vividly captures the era and location that the author has chosen. The characters and their complexities completely make this book and create a depth and intensity I wasn’t quite expecting. The story really drew me in and I think the author has done an amazing job at writing something that makes you think like this one does.
For me what really made this book so good was the setting the author chose for the story. I think it added an extra layer to story. I thought the overall pacing of the book was just right and the author knew exactly what to do to keep you engaged. This is one of those books that caught me by surprised but I enjoyed rom start to finish.

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Bycatch by Alexander Blevens – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This one really pulled at my heart strings for so many reasons and part of me thinks it’s because where I live and my country’s history ….

People run from their homes to escape their country and it’s evil , they look for greener grass but it’s not always greener on the other side is it , you’re on a new country with it’s own rules and ways , you’re an alien for lack of a better word and people see that desperation and take advantage of it …..war is not kind , mankind is not always kind🥲

My attention was kept by the characters , their personal demons and struggles and how they deal with it , they’re human , they’re real , they’re relatable 🤗

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Fallen Star (The Divine Devils Book 2) by R Weir – Review by Heather Bass

Fallen Star: The Divine Devils Book 2Fallen Star: The Divine Devils Book 2 by R. Weir
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read from this author and now I’m hooked. This is the second book of the divine devils series. This book can be read as a stand alone but some of the parts of the book you could get lost if you don’t read the first book. I’m going to read the first book and then reread this book. This story captured my interest right from the start because of the characters. I could not put this book down so I read it all the way through. I can’t wait to see what this author will write about next.

Megan Getz is a very famous Hollywood star. She is known as an actress in a well known sitcom. Megan knows a lot of stars and she has everything she has ever wanted. She is shocked when she is now a victim of blackmail. Megan doesn’t know what to do so she calls in the best of the best the divine devils. Will this amazing team get to the bottom of this or will Megan get into danger?
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The Intruders by Brett McKay – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

The IntrudersThe Intruders by Brett McKay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What kind of knowledge would a down and out car salesman possess? Dex’s captors thought it was important enough to abduct his whole family. After many hours of torture the abductors realize that they have nabbed the wrong guy. Now with his life and that of his family are marked for death he must find a way to free them. Will he be successful? This was a book that started out with action and never let up the whole way through. If you like books that have twists and turns and will keep you turning the pages I suggest you give this a try. This was the first book inhave read by this author and I was not disappointed. If any of his other books are anything like this one he has gained a new fan.

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The Intruders by Brett McKay – Review by Julie Johnson

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a unique book and a very interesting, new-to-me author! I was surprised to see how this book is set up to include the author’s notes. At first I wasn’t sure how I would feel about it but I’ve decided that I really loved it for this book. It’s great to get in the mind of the writer and see where they were going with something, or why they chose to write the scene the way they did. I really appreciate this unique angle.

Now about the book….wow!!! It grabs you from the first word and just doesn’t let go until it’s over! Dex is a regular ole car salesman, a family man. Regan, his wife is lovely and has her hands full with their two boys. They find themselves abducted and in a weird place, enduring all sorts of torture until they can escape. Or have they really escaped?

This ones got some pretty cool nuggets in it and I think they enhance the story even more. I look forward to reading more of this author’s work!

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The Intruders by Brett McKay – Review by Kerry Carr

The IntrudersThe Intruders by Brett McKay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wow what a story this was. It is a great Thriller that had me hooked from the first page. I just couldn’t stop reading which to me is a sign of a good book. The author has put a lot of effort into getting inside the minds of the characters and it has really paid off in the writing. You feel you are beside the characters and witnessing and feeling everything first hand which only makes the story more compelling. The insight into the characters mind also makes them more real and not just some words on the page.

Dex is a loving father and husband. He’s a bit down on his luck but he will do anything for his family. He seems stuck in his dead end job until the day a strange package arrives.
Dex doesn’t open the package however so has no idea what is about to happen.
When strangers break into his house and kidnap Dex and his wife and kids, Dex’s whole world is turned upside down.
Now he faces unimaginable torture while the strange men try to get answers from him. But he doesn’t have any answers?
What follows is a really painful time as he is tortured, while they try to get to answer he doesn’t possess.
Can Dex escape this hell and find a way of saving himself and his family? What do these people want? And is there some connection to Dex that even he isn’t aware of.

This book is a gripping fast paced read that will keep you hooked. It is full of danger and tension and will take you on a rollercoaster of a ride as the story unravels.

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Fallen Star (The Divine Devils Book 2) by R Weir – Review by Emily H

Fallen Star: The Divine Devils Book 2Fallen Star: The Divine Devils Book 2 by R. Weir
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Hunter Divine is hired to investigate Hollywood actress Megan Getz blackmailer. The investigation leads to other answers in Hunter’s life that he has long awaited for. A tangled web has Hunter and his crew unraveling more then they expected.

This was good, it read more as a detective style story. Reminded me of some of the Ellery Queen mysteries I used to read. Kept me guessing as to where the story was going .

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The Intruders by Brett McKay – Review by Shelly Kittell

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wow! This is quite the thriller. Dex just wants to change his life for the better but ends up having a horrible ride that puts his whole family at risk. This book is scary, original, entertaining and very engaging. The author includes his thoughts in between each chapter. This was new to me. I understand that this book started out on Vella and that is why the format. I came to like it because you got a glimpse into the process of how the story came about which added another level to it. A definite thriller that creeps you eye. Those silver eyes gave me goosebumps. The characters, right down to the minute details, are so spot on and relatable that you can feel a piece of yourself in them. The plot flows fairly smooth. I recommend this for all those thrill seekers out there. Don’t forget to check over yoru shoulder.

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Fallen Star (The Divine Devils Book 2) by R Weir – Review by Katie Matthews

Fallen Star: The Divine Devils Book 2Fallen Star: The Divine Devils Book 2 by R. Weir
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a brilliant read. I’ve read books by this author previously but I think this is definitely my favourite so far. I was completely gripped and couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. I loved that I felt like I was right in the middle of this crime thriller trying to work out what had happened and who had done what. The author did an amazing job at keeping the suspense going the whole way through the story. This is the second book in the series and I read it easily as a standalone however with how excellent it was and I’m definitely going to grab the first and I’m looking forward to the next book!

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Bycatch by Alexander Blevens – Review by Ashley McMillon

BycatchBycatch by Alexander Blevens
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bycatch is an incredible and original story of Rex and his Vietnam experience. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It’s a book that I struggled to put down and the imagery is fantastic in this book. I feel as if I learned a lot more about how life was during these times. Not only was the story original but they’re are a number of suspenseful moments that lead to a captivating story. I’m looking forward to reading many more historical type books from this author.

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Bycatch by Alexander Blevens – Review by Shana Shipps

BycatchBycatch by Alexander Blevens
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book had me hooked from the beginning. Taking you through several decades worth of pain for two families. From the Forests of Vietnam to the shores of Biloxi, Mississippi. Unsure how to review without almost rewriting the book here. Suspenseful is the best way to describe it. I did not want to put it down.

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