DDBook Reviews

Titanian Warrior by Victoria Saccenti is the third in the Titanian Chronicles and follows the story of Hagen, the last Titanian who still has to find his mate. After the events in Alaska, Hagen finds himself consumed by bloodlust. This affliction can only be cured by finding his mate or facing execution by his older brother Soren. When faced with the devastation he wreaked. At the same time, under the influence of his bloodlust, Hagen turns to the chthonic deity, Alecto, for punishment, but Hades intercedes. Broken and exhausted, Hagen wakes up with a fever in an unknown house. Taking care of him is Faiza and her sister Lillith. When the truth comes to light about Faiza's master's plan for Hagen, Faiza steps in and saves Hagen. Faiza is introduced to the world of the supernaturals fighting the dark forces of Astarot to keep humans safe. Is Faiza Hagen's mate? Will she accept him and save him from being swallowed by the bloodlust? All this has to be dealt with while fighting...

  After the events in Groups Welcome, Sage has lost her Spiritual Medium abilities, and Emily’s has grown at an unprecedented pace. With Scott’s ghost now safely within the magical boundary that keeps evil spirits out, Emily cannot wait to talk to him. But it seems that the dark entity also came through the boundary, and it is only when a new group of guests check in at Eternal Rest that Scott has an opening to speak to Emily. Once again, Emily finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation as one of her guests dies in Sage’s office. But all is not as it seems, and people are not what they pretend to be. All the while, Emily is focused on helping Scott, but is she prepared for what will happen once Scott is free of the dark entity? Will Sage regain her abilities and will Emily ,have at least one quiet night? As always, Patricia Shade has done a wonderful job voicing Oakhill's inhabitants. The soft, calm tone with which she narrates is easy on the ear and allows one to relax ...

  Emily Buchanan has had an eventful year, and all she wants is some rest, but when a coven of witches books a stay at Eternal Bed and Breakfast, she has no idea what is install. For one, she did not expect her mother-in-law to be a witch or another guest to meet an untimely death. While dealing with another murder mystery, Emily must navigate her relationship with the town Sheriff and Trevor. She is in a race against time to help Scott’s spirit cross over the psychic barrier before he becomes trapped by an evil entity. As always, the visit to Eternal Rest is like a coming home of sorts where old friends meet you, and you slip into the adventure as if you belong and are part of the gang. I can never switch off the audible version as I want to know what will happen next. If you do not yet know Emily and her tendency to get into trouble, you are 6 books behind, So start listening or reading this wonderful series.

  After the events in Ghost of a Whisper, Maxwell feels that he placed Betty in danger, and the two reluctantly break up. In Ghost of a Memory, Betty goes off to a haunted resort and comes head to head with life-threatening circumstances. What makes it worse is she imagines Maxwell, and that just makes the longing harder to bear. When it becomes clear that one of Betty's close friends has betrayed her and placed her in danger, Maxwell does come back believing Betty to be in danger with or without him. In Ghost of a Hope, Betty and Maxwell are back together and working on a Halloween "haunted house," which seems to be actually haunted. Meanwhile, the demon hunters are making things hard for the two love birds as they are chased from their home,  and some of their spirit allies are exorcised. When Maxwell does something unthinkable to a demon, an unexpected but truly wonderful result catches Betty and Maxwell unawares. Ghost of a Hope ends the series on a wonderfully positi...

  Wild Waterslide Race is the fifth book in the colourful series by Dave W. Ball. The Hiccups have a watersliding championship. They have been training hard as the race takes much stamina, precision, and, most importantly, fun. Derf has won the last three years, but Anne and Enna have their eyes set on the finish line this year. When an unforeseen hiccup occurs, and Anne and Enna must make an important decision, will it cost them the race? What will you do if faced with the same opportunity?   Wild Waterslide Race by Dave W. Ball is a vibrantly coloured children’s book that teaches children the importance of preparing and practising for competitions. It also teaches children about good sportsmanship and that competition need not come between friends. Derf, Anne, and Enna are friends who respect each other and also train and have fun together. Through their story, children are taught that winning is not the most important aspect of competition. Fellow competitors must be re...

  Forced to flee after her new husband murdered her father and her loyal court followers, Princess Sanja flees to the Fairylands, where she hopes she will find refuge. However, she loses her provisions to a golden-eyed fairy who helps her to the city of Aceleau. Believing she would find somewhere safe in the city, she is caught unawares as she is forcefully led to the house of the Master Mage. There she is faced with a choice, stay and learn from the two Human mages in the Fairy city or take her chances in the streets where her life would not be guaranteed. Sanja soon catches the attention of the Fairy King, who is known for his cruelty towards humans, exceeded only by that of his son. A plot stretching over two kingdoms comes to play as Sanja has to fight for her life and those of the people she loves. Facing the cruel King and finding aid from a very unlikely source, can she save herself and those who depend on her? The Quarter Mage by Angelina J. Steffort is an enchanting and ri...

  Beginning of Arrogance, Book 1 of a Paladin's Journey by Bryan Cole, is a Sword and Sorcery style fantasy. Krell is a survivor, possibly this is why ReckNor, the god of the sea and sky, likes him so much, or maybe ReckNor is just lonely. Whatever the reason, he speaks directly to Krell quite often. It is not the norm for ReckNor to call a Paladin, but after surviving two shipwrecks Krell was found by Olgar, the resident priest of ReckNor in Watford. Olgar has trained him, and when the time comes that the town is looking for able fighters to look into a beast of some sort at the nearby Darf mine, Krell is but too eager to apply. Together with Orca and Kraven, two Orcs, Tristan, a sorcerer, and Gerrard, a Halfling, he sets out to help the Dwarfs. In true Sword and Sorcery fashion, they fight numerous battles, sometimes surviving and sometimes not, uncovering a smuggling ring and thwarting a deadly invasion.   Beginning of Arrogance, Book 1 of a Paladin's Journey by Bryan C...