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Member Since: Aug. 11, 2011
Shannon Gambino
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Matthew Tait
Latest book: Ghosts in a Desert World. Published on July 22, 2011.
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Smashwords book reviews by Shannon Gambino
- Driving to BelAir: A Novella
on Nov. 08, 2011
Driving to BelAir was a lively testosterone-laden made for Hallmark novella. As three brothers make their way to Florida to fulfill their father's last request to scatter his ashes in the ocean breeze, the men have to not only deal with their own internal demons but their feelings toward each other. Watching the emotional drama unfold from a man's perspective was quite refreshing in this novella. This story would be a great made-for-TV movie!
- Restless Spirits
on Nov. 30, 2011
Ghost hunters beware. If you come across a very young red-haired girl crying and holding a red ball, RUN! Sarah can not only kill you once, but on a whim, she can force you to replay your death for her own morbid entertainment. Ms. Bauhaus does a fascinating job writing a story from the perspective of earth-bound spirits trapped together in their home of death, the Baird house. The flow of the story and character development moved as easily as an ethereal spirit in the night. Beautiful narrative where even in death love overpowers evil. Ms Bauhaus also provides a glimpse into her next novel, "Dominion of the Damned." I tore through the sneak peek chapters wanting more with each page. I greatly enjoyed reading "Restless Spirits" and look forward to her next work, "Dominion of the Damned."
- Ghosts in a Desert World
on Nov. 30, 2011
Gruesome and horrific yet dripping in realism. Holding the reader captive at the blood-crusted edge of fear. Knowing maniacal killers lurk in the dark recesses of every corner, each short story forces the reader to ponder how he/she would respond when held in fear's choking grip while dangling perilously over the edge of reality. From tribal rituals to serial killings...incest to suicide...vengeance to cannibalism...paranormal to religion, Matthew Tait dives headfirst into all possible realms of our worst nightmares without hesitation. He does an outstanding job perching the innocent on the ledge while watching it teeter back and forth before sending it over the edge and into the darkness where it will forever remain a ghost in the desert.
- Zachary Pill, The Dragon at Station End, Trilogy
on Dec. 01, 2011
I adore dragon tales, and this was a huge success. Zachary Pill is a story I cannot wait to read to my children when they are a little older. This fiery tale weaves magic into loyalty, friendship, justice, and heroism. Zachary Pill is forced to battle bullies in both his personal life in Boston and the magical world when forced to move to Station End. Zachary's journey - from the eccentric teenage boy with green hair who is bullied at school to the dragon who defends the earth from a troll who wants to open the ancient doors to other worlds - spans the course of about a week. It's not all bullies and battles though. Every twist and turn is perfectly interlaced with comic relief. Tim Greaton's outstanding writing captures the reader's heart by allowing him/her to step inside the mind of a witty, brave, overwhelmed, and lovestruck teenage boy. I found myself cheering for Zachary and his friends every step of the way. I am very excited to read the next books in this series. I think the Zachary Pill series would be a box office hit! Definitely two thumbs up from me.
- Aurealis #46
on Jan. 27, 2012
What lengths might you go to if the love of your life died? If you had the opportunity to bring your true love back from death’s firm grip, would you seize it? Andrew J. McKiernan’s short story “Love Death” tugs and twists the heartstrings as Eduardo is determined to have his bride, Catrina, resurrected. The balanced scale between life and death dangles precariously under the weight of the desperate heart. “Love Death” is the first story I’ve read from Australian fantasy and sci-fi author, McKiernan. For a short magazine-published story, I was impressed. Its emotionally raw ending had me feeling the effects hours later. I plan to seek out more writings from McKiernan.