Saturday, February 1, 2025
Thursday, January 23, 2025
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the DAWN TO DUSK by Ellis K. Popa Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!
Sunday, January 19, 2025
What Am I Reading?
Sunday, January 5, 2025
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the MY BEST FRIEND IS AN ELDRITCH HORROR (Light Novel) by ACTUS Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Monday, December 30, 2024
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the THE PRIMAL HUNTER (Light Novel) by Zogarth Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Monday, December 23, 2024
Having a Christmas or holiday theme in a modern fictional title often feels like a calculated cash grab, with authors and publishers eagerly trying to capture the hearts of the Hallmark-Xmas audience. While I hold a deep affection for the holiday, it was hard to overlook that many of these books tend to be campy, clichéd, and occasionally poorly crafted. However, there's one author who stands out from the crowd—Richard Paul Evans, an author I’ve admired ever since I read The Christmas Box trilogy years ago.
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Monday, December 9, 2024
I picked up RUIN ROAD, written by Lamar Giles and published by Scholastic, predominantly due to its unique cover art—which evoked a nostalgic sense of '80s horror reminiscent of The Twilight Zone. When I learned of the plot, I was intrigued by how it seamlessly weaving elements of R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps while echoing the psychological twist that characterized The Twilight Zone.
Monday, December 2, 2024
I am a latecomer to the world of Tony Hillerman's Leaphorn & Chee series, now known as the Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito series. My journey into this captivating universe began after I watched the first season of AMC's Dark Winds in 2022. Strangely enough, I stumbled upon several of Hillerman's novels at local thrift stores around the same time the show premiered. I can't help but wonder if I had encountered his books in the past but simply overlooked them. Given my strong memory, I find it hard to believe I wouldn’t have recalled seeing those distinctive covers.
Thursday, November 28, 2024
In my possession for far too long is a copy of Christopher Golden's THE HOUSE OF LAST RESORT, which was published earlier this year by St. Martin's Press. The delay in getting this review out has nothing to do with forgetfulness; I devoured the book right after receiving an advanced reading copy (ARC). However, life threw me a curveball, and my procrastination spiraled out of control. So, I am penning this review on Thanksgiving night, hoping to articulate my thoughts on this intriguing novel.
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
A while ago, fueled by my passion for military thrillers, a reader recommended the works of author Brad Thor. Although I was familiar with Thor's name—having seen his books displayed in various bookstores—I had never taken the plunge to read any of them. However, after that recommendation, a curious phenomenon began to occur; I started discovering Brad Thor's novels in thrift stores and even encountered several titles available for free at my local library. Naturally, I couldn't resist adding these finds to my ever-growing home library, which now boasts byzantine of his works. Nevertheless, despite having amassed a collection of his novels, I had yet to delve into them until I finally picked up his latest release, SHADOW OF DOUBT, which was published earlier this year by Emily Bestler Books / Atria, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, LLC.
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Monday, November 25, 2024
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Monday, November 18, 2024
Friday, November 8, 2024
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the THE HERD by Russell Bell Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!
![]() |
Find "THE HERD" on Goodreads and Books2Read. Read for FREE with a Kindle Unlimited Membership! |
About the Book
Sixteen-year-old Susan kneels before the Temple steps whispering the
sacred prayer…
We are the Herd, human servants to the immortal Akharu, Lords of the
Night. The Akharu are our Kings. The Akharu are our Gods. We honor them
with our hands. We worship them with our hearts. We nourish them with our
blood.
She is preparing for the Branding, the sacred ceremony where the Akharu choose
which humans will be allowed to stay in the Closure, and which will be taken
away forever. As she enters the Temple, Susan is confident that she’ll receive
her brand. She’s devoted her life to the Akharu.
But so did her older brother, Trevor. And he was taken.
Ryan, Susan’s fifteen-year-old brother, kneels behind her. He only mouths the
prayers. The Akharu have already taken his older brother and now they may take
his sister as well. He doesn't want his brand.
He wants revenge.
Will Susan receive her brand or will she find out what happens to the Unworthy?
As he seeks his revenge, Ryan discovers powers he doesn't understand. Will they
help him against the Akharu? Or is he becoming one of them?
THE HERD is a fascinating new take on the vampire genre. It is an
action-packed adventure that takes place in the feudal Kingdom of Larkspur,
where horses and swords rule the day and the bloodthirsty Akharu reigns at night.
READ THE REVIEWS!
"A SPELLBINDING STORYTELLER WITH
FULLY DEVELOPED CHARACTERS!"
"THE HERD DREW ME IN IMMEDIATELY
WITH ITS WORLD-BUILDING AND CHARACTERS I WANTED TO ROOT FOR!"
"I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN!"
"ADDICTIVE!"
Billy's Review
About Russell Bell
Russell was
an international drama teacher for many years, teaching in Mumbai India and in Dubai, UAE. Living in these different countries sparked in me a passion for
religion and culture, eventually inspiring this dystopian world of the Akharu.
And, of course, many years of teaching theater to young adults has taught him
that nothing beats an exciting story. He now lives in San Jose, Costa Rica with
his wife, two children, and two dogs.
Website | Facebook | Instagram | Goodreads | Amazon | BookBub
Giveaway Details
1 winner will receive a finished copy of THE HERD.
US Only.
Ends November 12th, midnight EST.
Tour Schedule
Week One:
10/28/2024 |
Excerpt/IG Post |
|
10/29/2024 |
Excerpt/IG Post |
|
10/30/2024 |
Excerpt/IG Post |
|
10/31/2024 |
Interview/IG Post |
|
11/1/2024 |
Excerpt/IG Post |
Week Two:
11/4/2024 |
Review/IG Post |
|
11/5/2024 |
IG Review/TikTok Post |
|
11/6/2024 |
Review/IG Post |
|
11/7/2024 |
Review/IG Post |
|
11/8/2024 |
Review/IG Post |