Nicholas Bruner
Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Young Adult Author
Tag: book reviews
What I’m Reading: Shades of the Past
Ah, it’s a pleasure to return to the next book in one of my favorite fantasy series, The Dark Goddess. I have previously reviewed the first book in the series, Silver and Shadow, as well as the second book, Missing by Moonlight. In this… Continue Reading “What I’m Reading: Shades of the Past”
What I’m Reading: City of End
Today I have the pleasure of reviewing a book by a local (to me) author, City of End, by Katelyn Pfeiffer. Katelyn lives in Manassas, Virginia, not far from me, and a good friend who met her at a book signing recommended this book to me.… Continue Reading “What I’m Reading: City of End”
What I’m Reading: Fast Girl
Fast Girl, a memoir written by former American Olympian Suzy Favor Hamilton, is the bizarre story of an American sweetheart turned escort. This former Olympic athlete had a dream lifestyle few could ever hope for, but instead of being content with it, Suzy chose… Continue Reading “What I’m Reading: Fast Girl”
What I’m Reading: Arena Forged
Arena Forged, by Robert Ryan, follows Drom, a quiet farmer in middle age who lives alone and tends his crop in the foothills of a mountain range at the edge of Camlanta. One spring day, a beautiful young woman rides by on the road… Continue Reading “What I’m Reading: Arena Forged”
What I’m Reading: Trafficked: My Story of Surviving, Escaping, and Transcending Abduction into Prostitution
Trafficked, a memoir written by British author Sophie Hayes, is the riveting tale of Sophie’s descent into the dark world of trafficking and prostitution in western Europe. What makes this memoir shocking is that Sophie Hayes was an educated British girl from a middle-class… Continue Reading “What I’m Reading: Trafficked: My Story of Surviving, Escaping, and Transcending Abduction into Prostitution”
What I’m Reading: Postcards from Earth, Collection 2
With this book, I have the pleasure of reviewing someone who might very well be the Rod Serling of our time (the famous host and writer of the old Twilight Zone TV series), Tom Sterling. Even his last name is similar! This is the second collection… Continue Reading “What I’m Reading: Postcards from Earth, Collection 2”
What I’m Reading: The Other Man
The Other Man, a memoir written by former Calvin Klein model and Baywatch star, Michael Bergin, is primarily the story of his torrid secret love affair with Carolyn Bessette. Interestingly, Michael Bergin has claimed he never intended to write a book about or profit… Continue Reading “What I’m Reading: The Other Man”
What I’m Reading: Original Sin
Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again is an investigative accounting of what happened behind closed doors in the White House during Joe Biden’s presidency. The book, based upon more than 200 insider interviews, details the reality that Joe Biden while President was not even fit enough to run a… Continue Reading “What I’m Reading: Original Sin”
