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Review – The Flower Once Wilted by R M Demeester @rmdemeester #thefloweroncewilted

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I have been reading The Girl Once Known series by R M Demeester from the very beginning. I had wondered if Lotus would get her own story…and, I’m happy to say the answer is yes. I knew it would be interesting an interesting story, because Lotus is an interesting character.

Lotus Oliver, more or less, raised herself. Her mother was lost to drugs and it created an inability to trust others in Lotus. She and Joseph Oliver are in love. When she turns up pregnant, all her insecurities rise to the forefront. Joseph wants to marry her, telling her he will support her and the baby, he will not desert her…BUT, he’s a bit of a mama’s boy…and mama is one nosy bitch to Lotus.

R M Demeester sure knows how to break a girl’s heart. I love a book that makes me grip my ereader so tightly that my knuckles turn white, that leaves me teary eyed, empathizing with the characters.

My thanks go out to R M Demeester for the opportunity to read The Flower Once Wilted.

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4 Stars

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Lotus Oliver learned early that survival meant pretending.

Lie when you’re scared. Smile when you’re cornered. Trust no one. Never let your guard down. Because wanting something only ever meant one thing: losing it.

Then she met Joseph “Jo” Oliver. He didn’t just see her. He unraveled her, layer by layer, until there was nothing left to hide. And somehow, she gave him everything: her fire, her fight, her heart. A marriage. A family.

But the voice inside her never went quiet. It kept whispering that she wasn’t safe. That it could all slip away.

And maybe, just maybe, it was right. The question is: will Lotus be able to stop it?

  • Genre: Fiction, Psychological
  • 364 pages, Kindle Edition
  • Expected publication July 11, 2025
  • Series: The Girl Once Known #4

ABOUT R M DEMEESTER

R.M. Demeester, from Saskatchewan, loves being a mom, reading books, and writing. She’s been writing since she was very young. Today, she’s known for her stories in women’s fiction, romantic suspense, and thrillers. She also has a rescue dog named Gainer, a chocolate lab who passed away recently, but is still very much loved and missed. Her newest book, “The Girl Once Known”, comes out in February 2024.

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Review – The Blue Horse by Bruce Borgos #thebluehorse @bruceborgos #netgalley

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I love horses and I think they are magnificent creatures, so when I saw The Blue Horse by Bruce Borgos on NetGalley, I clicked the request button. I was not disappointed.

In all my trips to Nevada, I never got to see a wild horse, but I did hear about them and it wasn’t good. The Blue Horse deals with those who would rather shoot them dead than marvel at their beauty.

Many landowners, especially out west, use government owned land for grazing cattle, etc. They fight over who gets to use what, but it seems to me the horses would have more rights than the landowners. After all, they were there first.

The Blue Horse centers around a wild horse roundup and all the controversy that entails. Murder of human and horse alike create a mystery that kept me guessing. We have lots of suspects and more than one villain. That leads to intriguing characters.

We also have a group of troubled kids on a wilderness retreat and they will become involved in the mystery of the Canadian Lithium mining company. When push comes to shove, one of those most troubled kids will rise to the occasion. I love when a character redeems themselves.

If you love animals and a good mystery, The Blue Horse by Bruce Borgos may be for you.

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4 Stars

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A controversial wild horse round-up in the high desert of Nevada results in two murders and too many suspects for Sheriff Porter Beck to deal with.

A helicopter driving a controversial round-up of wild horses suddenly crashes and the pilot is found to have been shot. Then the person coordinating the round-up for the Bureau of Land Management is savagely murdered, buried up to her neck and then trampled to death by the very same wild horses. And there’s no lack of suspects—with the wild horse advocacy group having sworn to protect the horse At Any Cost! Now the state and federal agencies are showing up looking for answers or at least a scapegoat.

Sheriff Porter Beck has had better days.

Porter Beck’s new girlfriend, Detective Charlie Blue Horse, arrives to help with the investigation, which leads them to Canadian Lithium mining operation near the round-up area that sets off Beck’s mental alarm bells. Brinley, Beck’s sister, is leading a group of troubled kids in a wilderness program, when one of them, Rafa, bolts one night. When Brinley catches up to him, they’re just outside the mine—in the wrong place, at the wrong time.

With his personal life in turmoil, too many suspects and too many secrets, the feds pushing for a quick resolution, and his impetuous (if skilled) sister in the mix, one wrong step could be deadly for Porter Beck.

  • Genre: Animals, Fiction, Horses, Mystery, Suspense, Thriller, Western
  • 368 pages, Kindle Edition
  • Expected publication July 8, 2025 by Minotaur Books

ABOUT BRUCE BORGOS

Bruce Borgos is the author of several novels, including the Porter Beck Mysteries. His latest, THE BLUE HORSE, is the third in the series starring Sheriff Porter Beck of Lincoln County, NV. and is scheduled for publication in July, 2025. https://bit.ly/TheBlueHorse

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Review – Pointless by Michael Geczi @MichaelGeczi #pointless

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I have read several of Michael Geczi’s books and loved them. Pointless did not disappoint. It’s rare when the villain is exposed from the opening pages, but it works, revealing his motivation for revenge. We start out with a car wreck, then move to poison laced bottles, then on to the assassination of the FBI agent put in charge of the investigation. Each piece of the puzzle is carefully planned. The mystery is muddled and characters are betrayed. Who’s doing what to who? Michael Geczi keeps the answer close.

Project Les Talionis – An Eye For An Eye

We have a diverse group of characters, and not all will survive. As the body count increases, so does the level of suspense. The pacing of Pointless keeps the story moving at a steady clip. The suspense mounts as we approach the final pages, and, no sooner do I breathe a sigh of relief…The ending is worth a star of its own, because as much as I hate it, I love it.

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4 Stars

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POINTLESS – THE FIRST BOOK IN THE REVENGE, UNHINGED SERIES!

Poison-laced bottles of water are sent to three states in the U.S Southwest. A bottling plant employee is killed in a questionable traffic accident. The first illnesses – and the initial death – surface, and the FBI takes over the cases.

Just as the perps planned.

The agent in charge is assassinated, and Senior Special Agent Kari Dineh, a rising star, is put in charge. She’s encouraged to include a former agent, a felon she helped drive out of the agency years earlier, as an advisor. The case immediately takes on political overtones, spurred by poems sent by the perps, opportunistic pundits rallying pro- and anti-FBI supporters, and aggressive media reporting.

Violence erupts and cities burn.

Dineh, a brilliant investigator, at first struggles with her new role, as memories of misogyny and Indigenous prejudice resurface. But she overcomes them, ultimately figuring out the real intentions of the criminal group behind the crimes.

However, the U.S.’s 50-50 split on the rule of law is above her pay grade.

REVENGE IS A RATIONALIZATION, NOT A MOTIVATION.

  • Genre:
  • 294 pages, Kindle Edition
  • Published May 10, 2025 by Tierra Buena Publishing

ABOUT MICHAEL GECZI (from Amazon)

Former Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, Associated Press and Dallas Morning News writer and editor; Wall Street executive; best-selling author; communications/crisis consultant and university instructor (University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism). Also author of Futures: The Anti-Inflation Investment. Lives in Scottsdale, Arizona with his wife, Lisa.

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Review – My Gypsy War Diary by Shawn D Brink #ShawnDavidBrink #MyGypsyWarDiary

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I have read a couple of Shawn David Brink’s books and loved them, but, My Gypsy War Diary didn’t quite get there for me. I was interested from the getgo. A hidden treasure. Who wouldn’t want to know more? There is plenty of action, adventure, and mystery to keep me reading, wanting to know how it would all shake out for him. I don’t believe I ever heard his name, but I read his diary. 🙂 I do love diverse characters and he has an attention deficit disorder, undiagnosed. The next door lady becomes his best friend. My Gypsy War Diary has a hint of religion, nothing preachy. I liked the story, and, even though I was a little disappointed, because I loved his other books so much, I will be on the lookout for more of his work. Thanks, Shawn, for the opportunity to share your work.

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3 Stars

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Where is Milo’s Bible, the intruders demanded.  They came under cover of darkness, their guns pointed at my elderly neighbor and only friend.  And with the break in, an old story came out–young love, betrayal, blackmail, a treasure stolen and stolen again, a tale of vengeance and a life lived in secret. 

I was just a kid in the 70s, unable to sit still in school, living in my imaginary world of TV and movies.  And now this betrayal from half a century ago threatened my life, as I found myself caught between hidden treasure and a band of gypsies who would stop at nothing to get it.

  • Genre: Action and Adventure, Childrens, Fiction, Religious
  • 309 pages, Kindle Edition
  • Published January 14, 2018 by Gabriel’s Horn

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Excellente – The Last Voyage Of Mrs Colding by D V Sullivan @bydvsullivan #TheLastVoyageOfMrsColding

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Excellente! The Last Voyage Of Mrs Colding by D V Sullivan is off the charts, fantastic. I can’t say enough good thiings about the Lair series. Come on board for one of the wildest rides of your life.

I thought Mrs Colding would be a fabulous story and D V Sullivan did a great job writing it from the female perspective.

The Steward vs the chief stewardess

Captain Refearn and Mrs Colding were going to rescue his daughter, Penelope, from Mr Colding. They will put their lives on the line, repeatedly. They will work together and nothing will stop them. They may show fear, but their courage will see them through.

We have tons of blood, guts and gore…and I LOVE IT! I was hooked from the opening pages and the story never let me go. I raced through the pages, occasionally laying the book down so I had time to savor all the goodness. I didn’t want the story to end….

I want to thank D V Sullivan for the opportunity to cruise the seas with these fabulous characters, the good and the wickedly evil.

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5 Stars

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An abuse survivor. An ex-husband turned vampire. A confrontation with the past that will leave her reborn—or wed again to darkness.

Mrs. Colding has helped rescue the daughter of her lover, Captain Redfearn. But they soon learn that Penelope Redfearn is still trapped in a trauma bond with her captor—who happens to be Mrs. Colding’s abusive ex-husband, now a vampire.

What follows is a cat-and-mouse game in which Mrs. Colding must find a way to free Penelope from her vampiric trance, while resisting the allure of her old manipulator hot on their trail.

Will she spare her lover’s daughter from what happened to herself? Or will she be drawn back into her own trauma bond with her abuser?

  • Genre: Fiction, Paranormal, Supernatural, Vampires
  • 296 pages, Kindle Edition
  • Published June 3, 2025 by Tranmarinia Press

ABOUT D V SULLIVAN (from Amazon)

D.V. Sullivan has been a deckhand in the Mediterranean, a bartender in New York and an English teacher in China. Now that he’s no longer hosing salt off yachts during high-wind gales, he writes from his lair in the Pacific Northwest.

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Review – Deceive by Raine Thomas @Raine_Thomas #deceive

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Well, I’m sad to say that it is bitter sweet that I am coming to the end of Raine Thomas’ fabulous series, The Estilorians. The characters have grown on me and it was great to see their children and grand children flourish.

Each book expands on Raine Thomas’s fantasy world. Even though the characters live in a fantasy world, they have real world problems they also have to deal with. At times I wanted to shout, “Talk to him/her.”

The action is non stop. They had kept Metis imprisoned for thirteen years. Now she’s out and with her powers she will wreak havoc on the Estilorians world. At times the suspense was off the charts.

This series is complete and I believe it needs to be read in order. It is sure to entertain and Raine Thomas’ ability to create a world in vivid detail with characters that can become your friends, this fantasy series is a must read.

Thanks, Raine, for the opportunity to read and review your fabulous stories.

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4 Stars

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When the elders imprisoned Metis, they took every precaution to protect the Estilorian plane against her evil.

It wasn’t enough.

Now she’s escaped, and no one is safe. Fueled by hatred, she wastes no time imposing vengeance on those who captured her. She knows the surest way to destroy their lives is by taking what they love most, and she begins with a child named Eden.

Years later, Eden remembers none of her former life. She serves her “Master,” unaware of the family still searching for her. But as her eighteenth birthday approaches, memories begin to surface, and she questions her circumstances for the first time.

Eden’s confusion mounts when she’s joined by Connor, a handsome Elphresti male who reveals things that shatter her reality. They’ll end up on the run, knowing they can trust only each other. After all, Metis will stop at nothing to get them back, and she thrives on her ability to deceive.

  • Genre: Fantasy, Fiction, Paranormal, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Supernatural
  • 248 pages, Kindle Edition
  • Published: July 24, 2015 by Iambe Books, LLC

ABOUT RAINE THOMAS

Raine Thomas is the award-winning author of more than 20 bestselling romances spanning contemporary romance, Sci-Fi romance, and YA fantasy romance. She’s a hopeless romantic with a background in the fields of mental health and wedding planning…two areas that intersect far more than one would think. She’s also a book fiend, grammar nerd, and editing Red Queen, depending on who you ask.

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  • The Prophecy (Daughters Of Saraquel, Estilorian #1)
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  • Central (Daughters Of Saraquel, Estilorian #3)
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  • Defy (Firstborn Trilogy #1, Estilorian #5)
  • Shift (Firstborn Trilogy #2, Estilorian #6)
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Review – Infected by Jessica Gomez #jessicagomez #infected

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I grabbed a copy of Infected by Jessica Gomez from her newsletter. I was sucked in by the cover and, of course, an apocalypse. I love end of the world novels.

A bright light, a flash in the sky and billions are dead. We all know that there are more things to fear than the mutants. Sometimes our own kind is the most terrorizing of all. Man’s worse traits and best traits rise in times of catastrophe

There are lots of characters and they all have an important part to play. Of course, the main characters, Lillian and Azami shine the brightest. Some of the cutest dialogue happens when Azami is involved. When the book begins Lillian spend one night of magic with HIM and the result is Azami. For the longest time, it’s just the two of them.

Some things were predictable and some were a total surprise. I loved the tension, suspense and pacing that kept me on pins and needles. Sometimes Jessica Gomez’s words dragged me over the rough spots, and there were a lot of them. When they cried, I cried along with them. I felt their pain, the loss, their total despair their fear and their terror.

I am excited that I have Immune, Book II of The Flash series, on my ereader.

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4 Stars

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Surviving the apocalypse was easy. The aftermath is an entirely different beast…

I didn’t trust people before the end of the world. Now, I trust them even less.

In this post-apocalyptic hellscape, other survivors are as deadly as the Infected. Avoiding everyone was how I protected myself.

Until I met him.

Ian was a man I might’ve let myself love before society fell. In the aftermath, however, I didn’t suffer any romantic delusions. All we had was one night. And in the morning, I let him go. I thought I’d never see him again.

Not even after I gave birth to his daughter.

But fate saw fit to bring us together for a second chance. And even after years apart, our connection is strong.

I wish I could say I’m sure we’ll live happily ever after. I want to say I completely trust Ian with my heart.

I can’t, though. Because letting my guard down isn’t an option.

Especially not when my psychic visions have shown me what’s coming for us…

**Trigger Warning: This book contains material that may not be suitable for all readers. Violence, Dubcon, and Death by Zombie play roles in this apocalyptic world. Recommended for 18+ as it contains scenes with sexual aspects.

  • Genre: Apocalyptic, Dystopian, Fiction, Horror, Romance, Zombies
  • 303 pages, Kindle Edition
  • First published March 10, 2015
  • Series: The Flash, Book I

ABOUT JESSICA GOMEZ

Jessica Gomez, a bestselling author, who skillfully juggles her time between family and the captivating worlds she weaves through her writing. A true bibliophile and self-proclaimed eccentric, she engages in lively debates with the characters residing in her mind, especially the irresistibly hot bad boys willing to set the world ablaze for the ones they love.

Outside the realm of writing, Jessica finds joy in outdoor family activities and globe-trotting adventures. Her writing is a delightful reflection of her quirky sense of humor and unabashed sarcasm, guaranteeing moments of laughter in the most unexpected places. Brace yourself for those odd looks!

Jessica welcomes engaging conversations with readers, whether it’s about her own books or any literary works that capture the imagination. Feel free to connect and join the discussion!

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Review – Struggle For Existence by Geoff Jones @Jonesy_Geoff #struggleforexistence

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Struggle For Existence by Geoff Jones is the second book in The Preservation Of Species trilogy. It picks up where Rule Of Extinction, the first book in the trilogy left off. I LOVE apocalyptic and dystopian novels, and I am super excited to share this series with you.

We have some familiar characters and new ones are introduced. We are not going to like all the characters. We have to have some villains…right? Randall is a good villain, a character we can love to hate. I love authors that can create such a despicable character. I also like to see them get what they deserve by the time the story is told.

The monsters are fabulous and I do wonder about the caretakers. And that’s all I’m saying about that.

There is so much I want to tell you about this fabulous series, but I don’t want to give it away. I loved finding out for myself, and I want you to have that experience also. I will tell you that the story moves at a rapid pace, danger oozes off the pages and you need to be careful about choosing a favorite character. They may not survive to return in Book III, Beasts Of Prey.

As much as I loved the first book, Rule Of Extinction, I loved the second one, Struggle For Existence even more. From the moment I picked up my ereader, I didn’t want to set it down. I ‘flipped the pages’, eager to find out what would happen next, at the same time I wanted to slow down and savor the story as it unfolded.

I can hardly wait for Beasts Of Prey!

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5 Stars

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Escaping Earth was just the beginning…

The Preservation of Species trilogy continues in Struggle for Existence, a post-apocalyptic science-fiction adventure filled with unforgettable heroes, terrifying monsters, and heart-pounding action.

  • Genre: Apocalyptic, Dystopian, Fiction, Science Fiction
  • 370 pages, Kindle Edition
  • Expected publication June 24, 2025 by Breakaway Delusions
  • Series: The Preservation Of Species #2

ABOUT GEOFF JONES

Geoff Jones graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Creative Writing from the University of Colorado. His honors thesis was a novella about dragons taking over the world.

Geoff worked as a Video Game Designer, writing story and dialog for licenses such as STAR WARS, INDIANA JONES, THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES, CONAN THE BARBARIAN, LEGO, and MARVEL SUPERHEROES.

After a stint as Director of User Experience for a business software company, Geoff became a full-time writer and stay-at-home father to two girls.

His first book, THE DINOSAUR FOUR, is an R-rated B-movie time-travel dinosaur thriller. His second project, THE PRESERVATION OF SPECIES trilogy, is a post-apocalyptic science fiction adventure about a small group of everyday people who survive the end of the world.

Geoff lives in Colorado, where he enjoys hiking, reading, traveling, spending time with his family, and seeing classic films on the big screen.

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Review – Sunny Side Up by Katie Sturino #katiesturino #netgalley

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Sunny Side Up is Katie Sturino’s debut novel and she knocked it out of the park.

I don’t read a lot of chick lit, but there was something about Sunny Side Up that spoke to me. The main character, Sunny Greene, is not a slim and trim damsel in distress. She is a plus size business owner with a new goal. She’s planning a vacation, but she can’t find a bathing suit that she likes, so she, along with her best friends, create a line for plus sizes, which quickly becomes a success.

She has a newsletter that becomes hugely popular. Kinda reminds me of Carey Bradshaw of Sex and the City (like the blurb says), only plus size. Sunny has a fun sense of humor. I laughed out loud at:

Were there new dating rules she didn’t know about? Moves to practice? How much hair were people working with down there nowadays, anyway?

Sunny Side Up by Katie Sturino has some predictable moments but I enjoyed spending time with Sunny. I loved watching her become all she can be and finding a love interest. So, if you are looking for a light, entertaining read for the beach season, you can’t go wrong with Sunny Side Up.

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4 Stars

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“A clever and stylish ride.”
—New York Times, The Summer’s Best Beach Reads

“Escape into a world of designer clothes and trendy NYC restaurants, where career dreams come true at the drop of a hat, preferably by the pool in a flattering swimsuit.”
—Oprah Daily, 26 Best Summer Reads of 2025

From body-acceptance advocate and MEGABABE founder Katie Sturino comes a heartwarming and hilarious debut.

Sunny Greene is thirty-five, recently divorced, facing the looming prospect of going solo to her little brother’s wedding, and currently trying to find anything plus-sized in the Bergdorf Goodman swimsuit department that doesn’t make her want to cry. It’s not going well. But isn’t rock bottom the perfect place to start a climb?

She decides it’s now or never. Sunny has her PR empire, her gorgeous Chelsea apartment, her two dogs, and her loyal best friends. Maybe it’s time to just love her body and accept herself for who she is. With a new commitment to confidence, her journey begins. Who says a plus-sized divorcee can’t put herself first, feel beautiful, and date up a storm?

Of course things are never straightforward in the dating world. Is fate knocking at her door with Dennis, the charming and down-to-earth mailman, or should she be with Ted, the business tycoon who seems ready to make her size-inclusive swimsuit brand a reality? And what should she do about her ex, who shows up unexpectedly, eager to reconnect?

With the same candor and confidence her followers love, Sturino brings us Sunny Greene, a Carrie Bradshaw for the next generation, and her journey through the trials and triumphs of dating, friendship, and finding yourself.

  • Genre: Beach Reads, Chick Lit, Comedy and Humor, Contemporary Romance, Fiction, Plus Size, Romance
  • Kindle Edition
  • Expected publication June 24, 2025 by Celadon Books

ABOUT KATIE STURINO (from Amazon)

Katie Sturino is an entrepreneur, author and body acceptance advocate. Through her personal platform @katiesturino, she lends her voice and personal style to raise awareness for size inclusivity, empowering women of all sizes to find their confidence and celebrate their style. Her regular content series, #SuperSizeTheLook and #MakeMySize, have gone viral, reaching millions of people and attracting global media attention.

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Review – Gunmetal Gray (Gray Man #6) by Mark Greaney @MarkGreaneyBook #gunmetalgray

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Being the Gray Man didn’t mean being in control all the time. Sometimes it meant relinquishing all control, playing the game, and dealing with fucking bullshit, like some asshole standing on the back of your head.

To those who lurk in the shadows, he’s known as the Gray Man. He is a legend in the covert realm, moving silently from job to job, accomplishing the impossible and then fading away. And he always hits his target. Always.

Court Gentry is an awesome character. I love an assassin and he is one of the best I have ever come across. He has his own set of ethics and works outside the law. The only complaint I have about him is…why I have I not read the first five books in the series. I LOVE HIM. He is a perfect fit for me.

The nonstop action had me rapidly flipping pages. I won the book some time ago and it is 494 pages of nonstop action. It’s a good thing I knew he couldn’t die, because Mark Greaney puts him through Hell and I found it hard to look away.

I’ll definitely be reading more of the Gray Man’s books.

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4 Stars

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Mark Greaney, the #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan novels, delivers another breakneck thriller following the world’s deadliest assassin the Gray Man.

After five years on the run Court Gentry is back on the inside at the CIA. But his first mission makes him wish he had stayed on the outs when a pair of Chinese agents try to take him down in Hong Kong. Normally the Chinese prefer to stay eyes-only on foreign agents. So why are they on such high alert?

Court’s high stakes hunt for answers takes him across Southeast Asia and leads to his old friend, Donald Fitzroy, who is being held hostage by the Chinese. Fitzroy was contracted to find Fan Jiang, a former member of an ultra-secret computer warfare unit responsible for testing China’s own security systems. And it seems Fan may have been too good at his job because China wants him dead.

The first two kill teams Fitzroy sent to find Fan have disappeared and the Chinese have decided to supervise the next operation. What they don’t know is that Gentry’s mission is to find Fan first and get whatever intel he has to the US.

After that, all he has to do is get out alive…

“I Love the Gray Man.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child

“Bourne for the new millenium.”—New York Times bestselling author James Rollins

“Mark Greaney reigns as one of the recognized masters of action and adventure. Back Blast is no exception.”—New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author Steve Berry

“Fast-paced [and] tightly written…A great ride.”—New York Times bestselling author Larry Bond

“Punches with bone-busting power…Flesh-and-blood priceless.”—New York Times bestselling author Stephen Templin

“Greaney’s unraveling of the Back Blast mystery is masterly, but it’s the Gray Man’s ability to outthink and outgun…that will keep readers glued to the pages.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“[A] high-energy thriller…Clancy fans will have a blast.”—Kirkus Reviews

  • Genre: Action, Adventure, Espionage, Fiction, Mystery, Spy, Suspense, Thriller
  • 494 pages, Hardcover
  • First published February 14, 2017 by Berkley
  • Series: Gray Man #6

ABOUT MARK GREANEY

Mark Greaney has a degree in International Relations and Political Science. In researching The Gray Man series he traveled to ten countries and trained extensively in the use of firearms, battlefield medicine, and close range combative tactics.

Learn more at MARKGREANEYBOOKS.COM

Email Mark at MarkGreaneyBooks@gmail.com

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