Injoy's Blogs + Book Reviews

I'm a voracious reader of almost all genres. I write book reviews for goodreads, NetGalley, Amazon & my own page InJoyful Book Reviews. I have several other facebook pages where I am sole administrator. I stay busy even though I'm retired. I'm a 68 year old grandmother of four from two adult children. I'm happily married & relocated from Washington State to Arizona.

 

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Death Whispers: Death Series (Science Fiction Romance Thriller Books 1) (The Death Series) by Tamara Rose Blodgett

Death Whispers - Tamara Rose Blodgett
Death Whispers: Death Series (Science Fiction Romance Thriller Books 1) (The Death Series) by Tamara Rose Blodgett has a fast, intriguing start. I gave it four stars.
 
I received a complimentary Kindle copy in an Amazon promotion. That did not change my opinion for this review.
 
It describes how kids get to draw what paranormal power they would have.
 
"Caleb finds that hiding his ability while protecting Jade and his friends is a full time job; can he escape the government, protect Jade and lose the enemies who are making him miserable?"
 

The Bainbridge Killings by Rick Soper

The Bainbridge Killings - Rick Soper

I received a complimentary Kindle copy of The Bainbridge Killings by Rick Soper, published by Rock Hard Press in an Amazon promotion.

 

That did not change my opinion for this review. I gave it four stars.

 

"Jon Stevens is in his prime, and he is forced to go to Bainbridge Island undercover to investigate the deaths of three couples. The local Sheriff has classified the deaths as suicides, but Stevens thinks they’re killings..."

 

Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BGHFD6W

The Annihilation of Foreverland: A Science Fiction Thriller by Tony Bertauski

The Annihilation of Foreverland - Tony Bertauski

The Annihilation of Foreverland: A Science Fiction Thriller by Tony Bertauski is a gripping thriller.

 

"When kids awake on an island, they’re told there was an accident. Before they can go home, they will visit Foreverland, an alternate reality that will heal their minds."

 

I received a complimentary Kindle copy from Amazon. That did not change my opinion for this review. I gave it four stars.

 

Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Annihilation-Foreverland-Tony-Bertauski-ebook/dp/B006S63JLM

Slow Burn: Destroyer, Book 3, a novel by Bobby Adair

Slow Burn: Destroyer - Bobby Adair

Slow Burn: Destroyer, Book 3, a novel by Bobby Adair is a compelling book. I gave it four stars.

 

I received a complimentary copy from Amazon. That did not change my opinion for this review.

 

"But the brave medical staff, holed up on the tenth floor of the hospital, and running out of provisions, has decided to take matters in hand by exposing themselves to the virus, and shooting those who “turn.”"

 

Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Slow-Burn-Destroyer-Book-3-ebook/dp/B00HLWPD9I

Silent Land by David Dunham

The Silent Land - David Dunham

Silent Land by David Dunham is a mesmerizing book. I gave it four stars.

 

I received a complimentary copy from the author. That did not change my opinion for this review.

 

"The First World War threatens the life she has built for herself, she is faced with the choice of either protecting those she cares for, or revealing a great secret that will destroy them."

 

Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Silent-Land-David-Dunham-ebook/dp/B01GE1USVO

The Sword of God by Mark Dawson

The Sword of God - Mark  Dawson

I received a complimentary Kindle copy of The Sword of God by Mark Dawson from the author as an advanced reading copy.

 

That did not change my opinion for this review. I gave it four stars.

 

"On the run from his own demons, John Milton treks through the Michigan wilderness into the town of Truth. He’s not looking for trouble, but trouble's looking for him. He finds himself up against a small-town cop who has no idea with whom he is dealing, and no idea how dangerous he is."

 

Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Sword-God-John-Milton-ebook/dp/B00MYGQ3HC

Rings of Truth Part 1: Dying Words by James Tayler

MYSTERY: RIng of truth - Religious Calling: (Mystery, Suspense, Thriller, Suspense Crime Thriller) (ADDITIONAL BOOK INCLUDED ) (Suspense Thriller Mystery: Ring of truth 4) - James Tayler

Rings of Truth Part 1: Dying Words by James Tayler starts with Jessica Kinsey, a police officer who was a high profile homicide detective who has been demoted.

 

I received a complimentary Kindle copy in an Amazon promotion. That did not change my opinion for this review. I gave it four stars.

 

"She spies a young man at the scene of the crime looking suspicious. Before she can question him, he disappears like that of a ghost. He is a dark and mysterious man named Rafael Sanchez. She finds a ring with strange language inscribed on the back of it. She takes it into her custody and before she can make it to the station, she is ambushed on the road."

 

Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/RIng-truth-Dying-James-Tayler-ebook/dp/B078RHMB6Y

Parker: An Apocalypse Survivor by Ben Stevens

Parker: The Story of an Apocalypse Survivor - Ben Stevens

Parker: An Apocalypse Survivor (#2) (Parker: An American Apocalypse Survivor) by Ben Stevens is a five-star book.

 

"The virus was here. In his country....In a world devastated by plague, Parker has to fight everything from mutant vermin to the horrific, hissing 'things' that were once human."

 

I received a complimentary copy from Amazon. That did not change my opinion for this review.

 

Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Parker-Apocalypse-Survivor-Ben-Stevens-ebook/dp/B00FOOGMOK

Nightmares of Caitlin Lockyer by Demelza Carlton

Nightmares of Caitlin Lockyer - Demelza Carlton

Nightmares of Caitlin Lockyer by Demelza Carlton is a page-turner. I gave it four stars.

 

Nathan Miller had been shot in the shoulder. Caitlin is in the emergency room in critical condition.

 

I received a complimentary copy from the author. That did not change my opinion for this review.

 

Link to purchase: http://www.amazon.com/Nightmares-Caitlin-Lockyer-Trilogy-Book-ebook/dp/B00E7KTEEW

Never Binge Again by Glenn Livingston

Never Binge Again(tm): Reprogram Yourself to Think Like a Permanently Thin Person(tm). Stop Overeating and Binge Eating and Stick to the Food Plan of Your Choice! - Glenn Livingston

Never Binge Again (tm): Reprogram Yourself to Think Like a Permanently Thin Person (tm). Stop Overeating and Binge Eating and Stick to the Food Plan of Your Choice! by Glenn Livingston is a no-nonsense book filled with techniques for permanently caging your 'fat thinking self.'

 

"If you struggle with binge eating, emotional eating, stress eating, or if you repeatedly manage to lose weight only to gain it all back, you may be approaching things with the wrong mindset."

 

I received a complimentary Kindle copy in an Amazon promotion. That did not change my opinion for this review.

 

I gave it three stars. I did not care for the description of the "inner piggie".

 

Link to purchase: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014V1Q6SI

Mystery: Rings (A Suspense Thriller Mystery novella) by James Kipling

Rings (A Tim Brennan Mystery): Mystery and Suspense - James Kipling

Mystery: Rings (A Suspense Thriller Mystery novella) by James Kipling is a thrilling story. It is part of The Untimely Death Box Set.

 

Good plot twists. I gave it four stars. I received a complimentary copy in an Amazon promotion. That did not change my opinion for this review.

 

Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0153PO9WG

Murder in the Dark (Book 1: Off the Beaten Path Mystery Series by Steve Demaree

Murder in the Dark Book One Santangelo PG-Rated Mystery Thriller - Steve Demaree

I received a complimentary Kindle copy of Murder in the Dark (Book 1: Off the Beaten Path Mystery Series by Steve Demaree in an Amazon promotion.

 

That did not change my opinion for this review I gave this mystery four stars.

 

"Twelve people arrive at a remote inn to spend the weekend. After dark, the doors and windows are locked, the lights go out, and someone starts murdering the guests. Is the murderer one of the twelve or someone else?"

 

Link to purchase: http://www.amazon.com/Murder-Dark-Book-Beaten-Mystery-ebook/dp/B00CHVWF9O

Monster Teaches Weight Loss by Bida Lufias

Weight Loss: Monster Teaches Weight Loss - Bida Lufias

I received a complimentary Kindle copy of Monster Teaches Weight Loss by Bida Lufias in an Amazon promotion.

 

That did not change my opinion for this review. I gave this book about weight loss four stars.

 

"It is about a monster from a faraway land who has come to teach us humans how to lose weight. It is a very light and fun read with a simple core message that anyone who is interested in losing weight can benefit from."

 

Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Weight-Loss-Monster-Teaches-ebook/dp/B014REIJ2U

Mind Games by Susan Kaye Quinn

Mind Games - Susan Kaye Quinn

Mind Games by Susan Kaye Quinn is a paranormal-futuristic book. I gave it four stars.

 

"Raf, a regular mindreader, is in love with Kira, the only girl in school who can't read minds."

 

I received a complimentary copy from Amazon. That did not change my opinion for this review.

 

Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Games-Mindjack-Kira-Book-ebook/dp/B007ZRYPWU

Mandala Circles: 50 Mind Calming And Stress Relieving Patterns (Coloring Books For Adults Book 1) by Audrey Wingate

Mandala Circles: 50 Mind Calming And Stress Relieving Patterns (Coloring Books For Adults Book 1) - Audrey Wingate

Mandala Circles: 50 Mind Calming And Stress Relieving Patterns (Coloring Books For Adults Book 1) by Audrey Wingate is a great how-to book full of stress relieving patterns.

 

I received a complimentary Kindle copy in an Amazon promotion. That did not change my opinion for this review.

 

I gave it four stars.

 

"Tibetan, Indian, Celtic, Buddhist, Zen or Native American mandalas, or modern patterns which are probably better described as being in a mandala style, mandalas and mandala artwork have been used for many years for healing and meditation."

 

Link to purchase: http://www.amazon.com/Mandala-Circles-Relieving-Patterns-Coloring-ebook/dp/B018UGBATA

Mandala Circles: 50 Mind Calming And Stress Relieving Patterns (Coloring Books For Adults Book 1) by Audrey Wingate

Mandala Circles: 50 Mind Calming And Stress Relieving Patterns (Coloring Books For Adults Book 1) - Audrey Wingate

Mandala Circles: 50 Mind Calming And Stress Relieving Patterns (Coloring Books For Adults Book 1) by Audrey Wingate is a great how-to book full of stress relieving patterns.

 

I received a complimentary Kindle copy in an Amazon promotion. That did not change my opinion for this review.

 

I gave it four stars.

 

"Tibetan, Indian, Celtic, Buddhist, Zen or Native American mandalas, or modern patterns which are probably better described as being in a mandala style, mandalas and mandala artwork have been used for many years for healing and meditation."

 

Link to purchase: http://www.amazon.com/Mandala-Circles-Relieving-Patterns-Coloring-ebook/dp/B018UGBATA