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Latest book: Backyard Horse Tales 2: Frosty and the Nightstalker. Published on October 11, 2012. (5.00 from 3 reviews)
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Robert B Lowe
Latest book: Project Moses - An Enzo Lee Mystery Thriller. Published on January 23, 2012. (4.11 from 18 reviews)

• Music of the Gods on Feb. 25, 2012
  
  Music of the Gods By Richard Schiver was really rich and definitely a good read. That thought of be careful what you ask...really applies here in this story...I agree with the Ebook description...so often we don't realize what we have until we've lost it! I am sure that will be your thoughts after this read. Good job! I really enjoyed this quick and well written novel.
  
• The Jinson Twins, Science Detectives, and The Mystery of Echo Lake on Feb. 26, 2012
  
  This was a wonderful story. I enjoyed it from the start till the end. I believe any young person as well as an adult would like this read!
  
• For the Sake of Amelia - Tormented on March 10, 2012
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  I really enjoyed "For the Sake of Amelia-Tormented" By Valerie Bowen. Truly Ms. Bowen loves having excitement and supsense in her book. This novel was definitley a page-tuner. The characters were very good in this novel: Amelia, Ray, Tracy, Mark, Kyle and Mr. Ben Sullivan only to name a few. I found the book a real page turner.. wanting to know just what happened to Amelia? Will Kyle and Amelia ever be together? I guess we will have to get the next novel to find out!
  
• After Dinner Mint & Other Stories on April 08, 2012
  
  After Dinner Mint & Other Stores by Amanda Lawerence Aluverigne was of five short stories with each ending very strangely or differently than what you would have thought would have happened. Each of these stories were definitely eye catcher using vivid imagination .... leaving you sometime breathless to finish the read..... and to say I didn't or did see that coming. These were a good short read.
  
• Project Moses - An Enzo Lee Mystery Thriller on April 15, 2012
  
  "Project Moses" by Robert B. Lowe was a very good mystery, romance and thriller read. The novel had my attention from the very beginning to the end. There were times I was laughing and even crying at some point. The story was a very believable and detailed. I found it very easy to keep up with all that was going on and it really moved fast for being a very lengthy novel.This was loaded with plenty of action and definitely a page turner! The main hero Enzo Lee was a heck of a reporter and hooking up with the heroine.... Sarah Armstrong who was a lawyer.... and with the rest of the marvelous characters this was some story that was very well written. This storyline was mainly (Enzo and Sarah)two people who hunted and got hunted,... murders, lots of secrets in the government coverup and still being able to get the truth out before the time ran out for them. Truly, bringing down the CEO (Graylock) of the AgriGenics Co. was really some work. "Project Moses" dealt with a science dealing the some gene being divided helping the food number and then this entering into the some technology that would get rid of certain crops and animals. "Project Moses" will leave you thinking that this author must had some backgound in law and reporting because he created a well thought out novel and I would defintely recommend to all mystery and thriller readers. I thought it was a excellect read.
  
• Dark Genesis on April 25, 2012
  
  Author: A.D. Koboah Published By: Berkley Age Recommend: Adult Reviewed By: Arlena Dean Raven Rating: 5 Blog Review For: Librarything Review: "Dark Genesis" by A.D. Koboah was indeed a interesting read for me. I am a African American and I am very careful of my reads with any 'slaves' however, the book cover caught my attention and I thought I would see just what "Dark Genesis" was about. This novel dealt with the story of Luna who was a beautiful slave with supernatural powers...having the gift of the second site, that had been through so much....taken from her mom, then be served up to two masters (Henry & John) then taken away by Avery (demon). This was very appealing to see this love affair blossom with Luna and this demon who had suffered for so long.... but he could read her thoughts...then he leaves and Luna goes and looks for him...and found him by the lake..was she falling in lovewith Avery... a 'walking aberration.' Teaching her to read, rid Julia (horse) and shoot a gun. Oh my what a story!....Avery left her with a gold chain, farmhouse and even ...Dembi,,,,now you will have to pick up this novel ..."Dark Genesis" and get all of this well written story. The characters were a real lively group ....Luna, Jupiter(Dembi), Father Geoffrey, Mama Akosua, Ebenezer, Mr.Walker, Matthew, Zila, and Avery, Lina... and a few others I have left out. The author really knew how to keep the reader interested in the read because each chapter got even more engaging in its twist and many turns. After reading "Dark Genesis" I thought it was a novel that I could recommend as a good read.
  
• Fateful Waters on April 28, 2012
  
  Fateful Waters Author: Jackie Anton Published By: J. A. Age Recommended: Adult Reviewed By: Arlena Dean Raven Rating: 4 Blog Reviewed For: Librarything Review: "Fateful Waters" by Jackie Anton was a romantic cowboy story. The novel is of two young friends Melinda Potter and Alexandra(Lexi)Parker who had gone across country from Ohio to Texas so that Melinda could see her boyfriend(David). The story is centered about what happens to Melinda and Lexie as this travel takes off for a stormy ride..... Fateful Water in a few words..... For Melinda... it is heartbreaking for her to really find out about her 'Romeo'....for Lexi....wow....driving in a rain storm.... FATEFUL WATERS....... the cattle in the road....her accident that left Lexi wondering ... just who is Mrs. Ross?....the hospital stay...working for Cutter.....back at hometown in Ohio.. Skip....with mom and grandma... a real marriage....Now Mr. and Mrs. Cutter Ross ....... now back in the 'drought-sticken state of Texas' at the Rock R........the puppies....the beat down of Marie, the housekeeper.. house invaded...by David Decker.....hospital again....now the little on(son)....another marriage coming up? You will simply have to pick up the wonderful romance "Fateful Waters" to find out just how it all comes together. The End.... The novel was really fun to read because it kept you turning the pages till the end you were at the end. The author went in great detail in letting the reader know just what was happening every single step of the novel at (the ranches, Lexi's mom place, the park, the dinner out .... dancing and even hospital visits. The characters and there were many that really held your attention: Melinda, Lexi, (Mrs. Ross) Cutter, David, Jim, Marie, Patrick, mom(Eve), grandma, Nurse Thacker, Dr. Callahan, Pete, Benson, Booker and I know I have left out a few others but you will get all of them in this read. I really enjoyed this cowboy novel of "Fateful Waters" and if you are in for a little romance and humor ..... will the guy get the girl?.... then this novel would be a good read for you. Jacki Anton....Thank you for having me read your book! I really enjoyed it.
  
• Rainy Day Surprise on May 31, 2012
  
  This was a very good erotic read. Leaves you saying Wow!
  
• Playing Harry on July 10, 2012
  
  Author: Nick Wastnage Published By: Smashwords Age Recommend: Adult Reviewed By: Arlena Dean Raven Rating: 5 Review: "Playing Harrying" by Nick Wastnage was indeed at good mystery read. I was kept seating on the edge of my seat...quickly turning the ages until I was finished with this wonderful read. Be ready for a action packed read that will have you waiting for the next twist and turn because there will be many for "Playing Harry." Being a senior journalist working for 'The Morning Times was what Harry loved. However, problems came.... and he had been found not guilty of a trumped- up charge...and that is how this story starts. The author was able to keep the reader very interested in what was going on....the death of his brother...sister-in-law... all comes together in a violent international conspiracy that will only leave you saying WoW! The characters were simply off the chart....good.....here are a few...Harry Fingle, Philip Stacey, Amie Lue, Richard Morecombe, Kate Fisher, Gary Lester, Jimmy, Ed James, Alex Goad, Clair & Joe Fingle, John Edwards, Dave, Jackie, Boris, Natasha, Scott Reynolds, Paul Thompson, Jill Fellows, Sheila Robinson, Mirman Rodriquez and I am sure I have left out someone. All of these characters had their certain amount of flavor(even the bad) that truly added a plus to this excellent read to find out how. Now to find out more you will simply have to pick up "Playing Harry" to find out. If you are in for a good mystery with corruption, conspiracy, drugs, lost love, grief and more.... you are at the right place for "Playing Harry" and I would recommend this novel as a excellent read for you.
  
• Playing Harry on July 10, 2012
  
  Author: Nick Wastnage Published By: Smashwords Age Recommend: Adult Reviewed By: Arlena Dean Raven Rating: 5 Review: "Playing Harrying" by Nick Wastnage was indeed at good mystery read. I was kept seating on the edge of my seat...quickly turning the ages until I was finished with this wonderful read. Be ready for a action packed read that will have you waiting for the next twist and turn because there will be many for "Playing Harry." Being a senior journalist working for 'The Morning Times was what Harry loved. However, problems came.... and he had been found not guilty of a trumped- up charge...and that is how this story starts. The author was able to keep the reader very interested in what was going on....the death of his brother...sister-in-law... all comes together in a violent international conspiracy that will only leave you saying WoW! The characters were simply off the chart....good.....here are a few...Harry Fingle, Philip Stacey, Amie Lue, Richard Morecombe, Kate Fisher, Gary Lester, Jimmy, Ed James, Alex Goad, Clair & Joe Fingle, John Edwards, Dave, Jackie, Boris, Natasha, Scott Reynolds, Paul Thompson, Jill Fellows, Sheila Robinson, Mirman Rodriquez and I am sure I have left out someone. All of these characters had their certain amount of flavor(even the bad) that truly added a plus to this excellent read to find out how. Now to find out more you will simply have to pick up "Playing Harry" to find out. If you are in for a good mystery with corruption, conspiracy, drugs, lost love, grief and more.... you are at the right place for "Playing Harry" and I would recommend this novel as a excellent read for you.
  
• 59 Hours on Aug. 05, 2012
  
  Author: R.E. Schobernd Published By: R.E. Schobernd at Swashwords Age Recommended: Adult Reviewed By: Arlena Dean Rating: 5 Blog For: GMTA Review: "59 Hours by R. E. Schobernd was a good short thriller that left you saying "OMG" I did not see that coming. I read this very fast definitely not putting this one down until the end (25 minutes). For Frances...all she wanted to love... from her mother and then Michael...it seems like Frances thought she had found someone to care about her after leaving her mothers place...after showing up at her cousin's (Mikey) place...where he wasn't present but there was Michael Smith (a friend of Mikey) who was showing Frances love and kindness...only was this for real? Now, this is the time that I say you must pick up "59 Hours" to find out just what is going on. Has Frances found love and how does murder and bank robbing fix into all of this? I like the way the author presented this short story because it really turned out differently from my thought pattern and that ending...Wow! For a quick short thriller I would recommend "59 Hours" to you as a good read.
  
• Dance Me To The End Of Time on Aug. 09, 2012
  
  This was a beautiful imaginative, sensual dance that will go on till the end of time. This author wrote this short story in a very interesting way ... the storyline will certainly "Dance Me To The End of Time" for some time.
  
• The Crush on Jan. 18, 2013
  
  Author: Tracy James Jones Published By: Smashwords Age Recommended: YA-Adult Reviewed By: Arlena Dean Rating: 5 Review: This was a beautifully written read by Tracy James Jones that only 'she' can give to us the reader. "The Crush" can only be summed up by the one word for me ....'TOUCH' that started at a early childhood age and is still there through HS and even now at the 10 year class reunion. These were definitely awesome feelings of a 'lifetime' never to be forgotten. I was able to relate to this short story that made me even think back to that time in my own life. "The Crush" was such a sweet short story that has been very well told in just a few words by a amazing author Tracy James Jones... Thank you!
  
• Hunter (The Silver Series Book 6) on Feb. 01, 2013
  
  Author: Cheree Alsop Published By: C. A. Age Recommended: Adult Reviewed By: Arlena Dean Blog For: GMTA Rating: 5 Review: "Hunter" by Cheree Alsop was a well written read. "Hunter" was the sixth book of the Silver Series of Dray Dawson who was one some hero in this read.This hero who thought he was all along meets up with Gem Hawthorne...then a wild pack of werewolf's show up too and the story really takes the reader on a action packed read, with many twist and turns. How will Dray be able to protect his family, friends and the town of 'Thistle?' Well, this is where I say you must pick up this excellent read "Hunter" to see all the what, where, how and why of it all and meet up with those wonderful wolf protectors ...Jaze, Jet, Kaynan and Vance and that is all I have to say about that other than you must pick up this read. The characters were all very well developed that kept me reading and I didn't put it down until the last word. What I enjoyed about "Hunter" was every time I thought I knew which way this story was going this author would come in a completely change it directing it totally in another direction. However, in the end you will be given a story that shows just how this hero will "find the courage to step into the unknown" that will change his life forever. Would I recommend "Hunter?"... I will only see YES!
  
• The Vullens' Curse (Book 1 of the Jade Series) on April 25, 2013
  
  Author: Natasha House Published by: N.H. Age Recommended: Adult Reviewed By: Arlena Dean Series #1 Rating: 5 Review: "The Vullens' Curse" by Natasha House was a good fantasy read that was enjoyable and was the first in this series. This fantasy is of a creature named 'Jade' that could actually 'boil your blood.' The characters are so magical that truly take you on some ride through this read. We will see how "King Lowen's wife, Gal'adril, has fallen under the spell of a disease with no cure. He will stop at nothing to restore her, even it that means capturing death deadly creature, the Vullen." From the read will will find out of the Vullens ability to sing a song that will kill you, With these Vullens not being able to leave their village, however until a mother wants to free her daughter and will pay whatever it takes to do so. Get ready for a interesting read. The characters are all simply off the chart...well developed and so captivating...only keeping you on the edge of your seat. I like these name Otsana, Wolfinic, Fressa, Skaka, Sage, Asha, Deilia, Elder Glon, King Lowen, Stelane, 'Cheeks,' Queen Gal'adryl, Beclyn, Nahor, Klour, Natli, and Gusha to name a few. Now,if you have pick up this excellent read, you will be left wondering if Deilia is able to help King Lowen steal a baby Wolfinic which will be coming up in the next series. If you are a fantasy reader and love 'Seers, Deities, strange blood thirsty creatures' you have come to the right place...for "The Vullens' Curse" would be recommended to you as as excellent read. Very well done to this author Ms. Natasha House. I will be looking forward to the next series.
  
• BFF and the Secret Santa on May 21, 2013
  
  By: Amanda Lawrence Auverigne Published By: A.L.A Age Recommended: Adult Reviewed By: Arlena Dean Rating: 4 Review: "BBF and the Secret Santa by Amanda L. Auverigne was interesting read with intriguing and captivating characters. We find that Lydia has just ended a relationship with Lucas and even the betrayal of someone she had called a friend. Lydia with much help from her 'best friends' is able to 'make it through tough times and wow... what surprises came from it. There will be many twist from the read with emotions simply off the chart. It is easy to get lost in the read because there seems to be a lots going on with her best friends...Karen and Amber. This will be a journey of Lydia 'through the life of college and growing up.'Be ready for a novel that starts slowly will pick up and give the reader a unexpected twist that will leave you saying wow...really? To get the real picture to what all is going on in the read you must pick up "BFF and the Secret Santa" to find out where the author will take you to the end and you may be surprised because I was! If you are looking for a good fantasy with some horror and romance you have come to the right place and I would recommend this read for you.