Books and Musings

 BOOK: Cathay Combat - Book Two of the Crimson Tribune Saga Series AUTHOR: Christina Fanelli GENRE: Fantasy Thriller Fiction RATING: Storyline: 4.1/5 Literature: 4/5 MY TAKE: Cathay Combat: Book Two of the Crimson Tribune Saga by Christina Fanelli seamlessly blends the turbulence of the COVID-19 pandemic with the lives of its returning characters—Tracy, Rush, Benji, Rita, and Darla—offering a compelling follow-up to the adventures of the first book. While the characters once found themselves in a fantastical world, they now face a new, much more grounded reality: the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic and the societal upheavals it brought with it. The novel dives into the challenges each character encounters as their lives adjust to this new normal. Tracy’s arc stands out with shocking discoveries about China, giving the story an international edge and adding layers to her personal journey. Meanwhile, Benji’s day-to-day struggles as a facility engineer in a local hospital feel...

📙BOOK: Watch Love Run 📙AUTHOR: David Colgate Mcknight 📙GENRE: Contemporary Fiction  📝RATING: 4.1/5 ✒️MY TAKE: 📚Watch Love Run by David Colgate Mcknight will take you on a heartfelt journey interspersed with love, faith, and life’s unpredictable challenges. The story is told with a clarity and depth that draws you to the core, making the emotions and experiences feel incredibly raw and real.  📚I would like to commend the author’s writing style which is eloquent yet comprehensible, capturing the essence of the characters’ journey in a way that resonates with readers. The narrative is beautifully paced, allowing the story to unfold naturally while keeping you fully engaged. 📚The exploration of faith and redemption adds a profound layer to the story, making it more than just a romance. The spiritual awakening that the characters experience is depicted with sincerity and insight, offering readers a chance to reflect on their own beliefs. The themes of love, hope, and belief ...

📙BOOK: Risen from the Ashes 📙AUTHOR: Jeffrey Kershaw 📙GENRE: Suspense Thriller 📝RATING: ⚡️Storyline: 3.9/5 ⚡️Literature: 4/5 ✒️MY TAKE: 🌟A Thriller with Brilliant Storytelling! Risen from the Ashes by Jeffrey Kershaw is a must-read for anyone who loves a good thriller. From the very beginning, I was drawn into the surreal world created by the author.  The story is filled with edgy suspense and clever twists that kept me hooked to my seat. The author’s writing is engaging and fluid, making for an enjoyable reading experience. What sets this book apart is the way the plot is intricately woven, creating a complex and compelling narrative without meandering into too much details that could have slowed the plot. The characters are well-developed, and the suspense is maintained throughout, making it difficult to put the book down.  Risen from the Ashes by Jeffrey Kershaw is a brilliant example of exceptional storytelling and suspense. If you’re looking for a thrilling read that...

📙BOOK: The Rock in the Story 📙AUTHOR: JR Giuliano 📙GENRE: Contemporary Fiction 📝RATING: ⚡️Storyline: 4.1/5 ⚡️Literature: 4.2/5 ✒️MY TAKE: The character sketch of Maria Della Notte consumed me with her innocent questions in a complicated life situation. For any child, parents are the world that ensconces and protects the life that they gave birth to. Maria, at a tender age of ten, was enveloped in her uncertainties regarding her surrogate mother, her origin and most importantly, why would she have a surrogate mother in the first place! 🌌This book had me captivated from the first chapter as we are introduced into life of the character. I would take a moment here to admire the author’s ability to capture the mind-space of the readers with emotional depth and mellifluous prose. I felt as if I am part of Maria's journey, empathizing with her during her challenges and rejoicing in her triumphs. 🌌I liked the narrative quality which is hard-hitting, touching the right chords in the h...

  Clash: Amazon versus Walmart, written by Nirmalya Kumar and published by Penguin Random House, is a captivating exploration of two retail behemoths that have reshaped the global marketplace. The author delves into the rich histories, intricate business models, and towering successes of Amazon and Walmart, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of these industry giants. One of the book's standout features is its meticulous attention to detail. The author expertly traces the evolution of both companies, from their humble beginnings to their current positions as titans of retail. By weaving together compelling narratives and insightful analysis, the author provides readers with a nuanced perspective on the factors that have propelled Amazon and Walmart to the forefront of the industry. The author has extensively covered m arket dominance and competition, s upply chain and logistics management, r etail industry battlefields, c ustomer experience evaluation, m arket share comp...

📘BOOK: The Man with the Pink Sombrero 📘AUTHOR: Denny Darke 📘GENRE: Suspense Thriller Fiction  📝RATING: 4/5 ✒️MY TAKE: 🕺When my friend recommended this book, I was pretty intrigued once I read the book blurb and saw the cover picture. That intrigued turned into a roller coaster ride of thrill and I was not prepared for an adrenaline-fueled ride through the mysterious and unpredictable world of 'The Man with the Pink Sombrero' by Denny Darke.  🕺The narrative seamlessly blends suspense and humour that kept me on the edge of the seat while tickling my funny bones with the satire laced writing style. 🕺I was enamoured with the author’s expert storytelling that wonderfully weaves together a tale of intrigue and danger, while injecting moments of levity that had me chuckling amidst the suspense.  🕺With a diverse cast of characters, each with their own secrets and motivations, the narrative unfolds like a finely crafted puzzle, leaving readers guessing until the very end. ...