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Member Since: April 22, 2011
Jimmy
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- Dragon Town
on May 24, 2011
Like the previous books in the trilogy, I really liked this one. Tom Lichtenberg is a talented storyteller who does a great job of writing a fantastic mystery that continues to remain a mystery. In his bizarre and entertaining books, I don’t mind not knowing the answer, because the journey he gives is that good. To complete the circle, ‘Dragon Town’ is told from Sapphire’s perspective, Alex Kirkham’s former childhood friend. (The first in the trilogy is told from Alex’s perspective, and the second is told from his brother’s perspective, Argus.) Sapphire arrives on location to report about the sinkhole that swallowed the Sea Dragons Stadium. The mystery of the strange girl who insists on being called Nameless is the essential core of this story that will bring together the trilogy that began with ‘Snapdragon Alley’ and gives further light to its sequel ‘Freak City’.
- Freak City
on May 24, 2011
I like these “walk-ins” stories about Spring Hill Lake. They never really end or offer you any closure. They are curiously interesting and a fun puzzle/mystery to unravel. The blankness that fills Argus Kirkham isn’t depression, but something else entirely. As unsociable as he is, Argus can’t seem to break from its grip even though he lives with five other room-mates. Why would a strange old man tell him that he is sorry and give him a box of unrelated items? As Tom Lichtenberg explains, “…the mystery often remains mysterious. Otherwise they would be called “solution” novels, not mysteries.”
- Snapdragon Alley
on May 24, 2011
I found this book to be highly imaginative and fun to read. The only thing that kind of got on my nerves is the outrageous rambunctiousness of Sapphire. The ten year olds’ need for adventure and independence is reminiscent of Stand By Me. The author had me just as needful and demanding as the brothers Alex and Argus to learn mystery of Snapdragon Alley. The involvement of their presumed dead uncle only enriches the story further. Warning, the story ends abruptly, and leaves you hanging and full of wonder and questions, just like the characters. I’m hopeful that the sequel Freak City will shed more light on the subject.
- Parish Damned
on May 25, 2011
This is a fantastic vampire novella! Lee Thomas delivers such a monster that will have you staying out of the water for at least a week, (maybe not literally but you will think twice about it.) For me, the book has the feel of an early Stephen King novel, and equals in horror. For a town who succumbs to the crud every four to five years that’s gradually eating away at Coral Point’s population, both the boat skipper/captain, (the narrator of the story), and the author explore the believed to be old saying that if you travel far enough in any direction, you’ll end up right back where you started. It’s a good beginning and end for this fun to read vampire horror novel.
- The Cross Of Sins
on Aug. 09, 2011
This book was great. It’s the perfect mixture of Indiana Jones adventures, ‘The Divinci Code’ religious mystery, ‘The Mummy’ humor and hand-to-hand combat, and M/M erotica. In this book the adventurous, lucky to be alive, athletic, and intelligent men are introduced in a high action and mega sexy novel. The blind yet not handicapped Professor Maximilian Fathom pulls together his stellar, hunky, skilled team of men from around the world to unite in their fight for freedom and equality. They track down the clues in search of a hidden religious piece of art that the church made the artist pay for with humiliation and with his life. Chasing close behind Fathom’s Five is the Crimson Crown, a trio of religious fanatics who take themselves for being the holy and righteous tool of God. The leaders go as far as to name themselves the Holy Father, the Holy Son, and the Holy Ghost. They are so insane and crazy that they won’t lie down and die when shot, burned alive, or falling off a cliff to their deaths. This is a recommended high-paced, on-the-edge-of-your-seat, fun to read, incredibly hot and sexy book that will have mature readers eager for the next one and even the third one.
- Something Sweet
on March 11, 2012
Very romantic. One of the best M/M short stories I've read.
- The Hook Up
on March 11, 2012
2 1/2 to 3 Stars Not you're usual erotica. It was surprisingly unexpected which I liked.
- Parks and Recreation
on March 11, 2012
After reading this hot, dirty and sleazy in a good way, erotic short story I'm interested to read Graffiti.
- Catering
on March 11, 2012
The honeycomb was too weird for me.
- Thaw and Serve
on March 11, 2012
3 1/2 Stars A strong & interesting begining that maintains its momentum through to the end. One of the better short stories I've read.
- Happy New Year
on March 11, 2012
It was so-so, and kind of funny.
- Free To Fly
on March 21, 2012
The sub/dom is not my kink, but this short story was loving & romantic.