Rob is the former publisher for MysteriousPress.com and the current class director at LitReactor. He has also worked as a political reporter, the communications director for a politician, and a commissioner for the city of New York. Rob’s short stories have appeared...
Book Review: ‘The Swallows’ Is Filled With Panache And Vivacity
A teacher at a New England prep school ignites a gender war — with deadly consequences — in this dark and provocative novel by the bestselling author of ‘The Passenger.’ To say this is an unusual story is being straightforward about the storyline and very much in this...
Book Review: ‘The Reckless Oath We Made: A Novel’ By Bryn Greenwood
Zee lives in Kansas with her sister La Reigne and her nephew Marcus. When her sister goes missing she has to look after Marcus and also her crazy mother. Her sister was kidnapped while visiting her man in prison. No one knows where they are or if she is alive. Zee is...
Book Review: ‘Lies Of Descent: The Fallen Gods Book One’ By Troy Carrol Bucher
The debut novel from author Troy Carrol Bucher is the start to a trilogy that involves magic, fallen gods, two young kids, betrayals and a fight for survival. A promising start to this series featuring great characters and a mystical story has me waiting to see where...
Book Review: ‘Old Bones’ Is A Great Start To A New Series From Preston & Child
I love Preston & Child books. Been reading them for years now. They are back with a new series featuring the character of archaeologist Nora Kelly. She is contacted by historian Clive Benton, who claims he is a descendant of the Donner party and he has the journal...
Book Review: ‘On The Corner Of Love And Hate’ Is A Fun Rom-Com
A good rom-com follows a predictable format. Two people don't like each other or do like each other but don't want to admit it. Then they get together and then something happens to break them up and then they usually end back together. They can read really well or...
Interview: Garth Stein talks “The Art of Racing in the Rain”
“The Art of Racing in the Rain” is the new comedy/drama, based on Garth Stein’s bestselling 2008 novel. The film is told from the point of view of Enzo (voiced by Kevin Kostner), who watches his owner, race-car driver Denny’s (Milo Ventimiglia) life unfold. Enzo...
Book Review: ‘Carnegie Hill’ Is A Good Debut Novel From Jonathan Vatner
Penelope 'Pepper' Bradford is 33 and has found the man of her dreams Rick Hunter, who works in finance and makes a good living. They decide to move in together and get married (and as typical her parents don't approve). They decide on the Chelmsford Arms, which is a...
Book Review: ‘The Cold Way Home’ Is The Next Thrilling Bell Elkins Novel
Bell Elkins is back with her trusty sidekicks Jake and Nick (who are each going through personal issues throughout the novel) in their Detective agency in a small West Virginia country. They are asked to find Dixie Sue the daughter of Maggie Folsom. She is of age to...
Book Review: ‘The Whisper Man’ Is A Thrilling Debut Novel
Tom Kennedy is ready for a fresh start with his young son Jake after the death of his wife a year ago. It shattered him and his son has not been the same since. He has a secret, invisible friend he talks to. They move to a new, smaller house in time for the new school...






