Character Madness and Musings

  Today I. Ashmawey, Hypothesis Books and Rockstar Book Tours are revealing the cover for ETA: THE TRIAL OF LOGAN GRUVER, their new sci-fi time travel mystery book which releases July 16, 2024! Check out the awesome cover and enter the giveaway!   On to the reveal!  About The Book: Title:   ETA: THE TRIAL OF LOGAN GRUVER Author:  I. Ashmawey Pub. Date:  July 16, 2024 Publisher:  Hypothesis Books Formats:   Paperback, eBook Pages: 276 Find it:   Goodreads ,  https://books2read.com/u/4jE5pv Logan Gruver doesn’t mean to commit the first murder in history—it was an accident, he swears. But now, he has introduced violence millennia early, escalating humanity’s destruction, and is about to go on trial for the first time-travel murder ever. All Logan wants is to find purpose in his life, stuck in a house with abusive parents who are always comparing him to his deceased sister, and trapped in a stalemate banking job wher...

The Hanging Night by Sasha Hibbs & Christina Hooker (The Threads of Fate, #1) Published by: Evernight Teen Publication date: December 15th 2023 Genres: Romance, Young Adult When a sad turn of fate takes Josephine Blair to the small town of Bridgeport, West Virginia, she meets and falls for the devious and cunning Caius Duke. Her life blooms in both wonderful and terrifying ways. Together, Josephine and Caius discover they have something deeper and more intense than true love. While theirs is a love spanning centuries, what they don’t realize is the stronger their relationship becomes, the more some unknown evil is trying to tear them apart. A captivating tale of eternal love, vengeful curses, and a power that can make or break them all, The Hanging Night will pull you in, making you wonder how we are all tied together, and if the ties that bind are truly meant to last. Goodreads / Amazon / Barnes & Noble / iBooks / Kobo EXCERPT: You know you can’t see the air, and you d...

Prick by DL Hammons Publication date: December 12th 2023 Genres: Suspense, Thriller, Young Adult People are dying under mysterious circumstances in the small town of New Haven. And the city’s best hope of uncovering the truth rests with a troubled teen and the girl who can’t stand him. Cassie Underwood’s life is shattered when her younger sister dies in a freak car accident. In her grief, Cassie unfairly blames her sister’s constant companion—Taggart McGill—a boy with a sketchy past and abrasive personality. As Cassie attempts to recover from the loss, she struggles to honor her late sister’s memory by befriending the person she resents most. Things get complicated when Cassie overhears a fellow student asking Taggart to convince the police another death in the accident had nothing to do with the crash at all. Taggart surprisingly agrees and a suspicious Cassie decides to accompany him in his snooping. She soon learns everything she knows about Taggart is wrong… and he has insight in...

  Children, Religious Date Published: November 19, 2023 Unwrap the magic of Christmas with 'From Manger to Majesty,' the captivating story of Jesus that bridges generations, uniting adults and children in the wonder of the season. Here's what makes this book an essential addition to your holiday traditions: 🌟 Timeless Storytelling: Journey from the humble manger to His heavenly majesty, reliving the miraculous story of Jesus' birth in a captivating narrative for all ages. 📖 Family Bonding: Engage in heartfelt discussions about faith, love, and the true spirit of Christmas as you read together, creating cherished memories. 🎄 Illustrative Wonder: Enchanting illustrations bring the story to life, captivating young minds and resonating with adults, fostering a deeper connection to the miraculous events. 📚 Perfect Gift: Share the joy and meaning of Christmas by gifting this book, ...

  Middle Grade Fiction Date Published: August 2020 Pearl and her brother, Frances, go on summer vacation each year with their adventurous grandparents. This year, they’re going to Alaska. The only glitch, if that is what it can be called, is that CJ is going too. He is the foster kid their grandparents are taking care of until his father gets well. After hiking along the historic Chilkoot Trail, Pearl, Frances, and CJ have no choice but to rely on each other when they are taken astray by a gruegle, a keeper of the forest. They work to help all the gruegles save the trees from sickness and escape from the tyrannical Grand Gruegle. In the process, they experience the magnificence of the forest. They discover that trees look after each other through an amazing symbiotic relationship which mirrors relationships in their own families. At the end of the book is a list of questions that relate to science, social studies, vocabulary, and reading/comprehension. Educators can use ...

  Juvenile Fiction / Fantasy Date Published: October 12, 2023 Illustrator: Talia Bingham Lex and Lucy dream of adventure. When their dream comes true, they get much more than they bargained for! The twins are sent on a quest, where they have to face their fears and work together. They also learn not to judge people or creatures on their first appearance. As they discover, not everyone in Dreamland is quite as they seem. Lucy and Lex may only be novice Dream Warriors, but when they finally meet the Welkies, they have to stay strong to defeat them. About the Author My Name is Alessio Conforzi, I am an Italian passport holder but have spent the entirety of my life in Malawi, Africa. I am 24 years old and in 2022 I graduated from Stellenbosch University with a diploma in Sustainable Development. I have always been passionate about wildlife and realized my creative storytelling tendencies at the age of 14 when I would write f...

  I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the NEXT STOP, BOSTON by Iris Dorbian Blog Tour hosted by  Rockstar Book Tours . Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!   About The Book: Title:   NEXT STOP, BOSTON Author:  Iris Dorbian Pub. Date:  September 30, 2023 Publisher:  Black Pawn Press Formats:   Paperback, eBook Pages:  206 Find it:   Goodreads ,  https://books2read.com/NEXT-STOP-BOSTON   "This is a very entertaining novel, with effortless writing, naturalistic dialogue, and a good dose of humor. On the surface, it's a tale set in the glittering, frantic world of a touring musical act. Dig deeper, however, and you'll find a story about flawed, damaged characters searching for the light that will lead them out of the darkness that has been created for, or by, themselves." - Wendy Lee, author of  The Art of Confidence, Across a Green Ocean,  and  Happy Family  (Booklist Top...