The Night the Sky Fell by Stephen G. Levy

The Night the Sky Fell by Stephen G. Levy
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Night the Sky Fell by Stephen G. Levy is a different take on the supernatural thriller genre. With richly developed characters who struggle mightily and an Alaskan backdrop that is stunning, Levy has created a wonderful, heady mix in this innovative novel. A young man's coming of age story, Banks Blackhorse unleashes mayhem on his town when he goes against a powerful spirit. Can the Great Spirit be appeased or will the town be destroyed? Certainly a unique setting, a different kind of writing about a not often traveled locale, a good mix of mysticism, horror, and just super scary happenings and this book is set apart from the rest. The author has a great command of language, plot development, and creating relatable human dilemmas. Highly recommend for a read that is different on a lot of levels and quite entertaining.

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Songs for the Sacred and the Soulless by Kameron A. Wlilliams

Songs for the Sacred and the Soulless by Kameron A. Williams
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Songs for the Sacred and the Soulless(Roads of the Righteous and the Rotten Book 2) by Kameron A. Williams is just as good as the first book in the series. While not critical that you read book 1, it is always helpful to form a foundation of sorts. However, this book certainly stands well on it's own, with a touch of humor, along with the requisite fantasy elements that entertain and delight. Zar is the protagonist hero, who must fight evil forces with his allies, but the Leviathan is one enemy that is formidable and temperamental. Tiomot has crumbled, and Brownstone castle is now controlled by the Condor. Overall, a strong fantasy book that tells a compelling and riveting story. There is adept characterization, and thrills that abound in this adventurous tale. A perfect book for anyone who enjoys fantasy adventure and science fiction as well. Strongly recommend for a wonderful reading diversion.

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Leadership, Heaven and Hell by Gary C. Mele Jr.

Leadership, Heaven and Hell; And a Cybersentient Hero by Gary C. Mele Jr
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Leadership,Heaven and Hell: And a Cybersentient Hero by Gary C. Mele Jr. is a highly original science fiction book. Mele capitalizes on all of today's technological advances to meld together a unique story that at once pulls at the heartstrings while exploring science and the imagination. The premise of the story is an apocalyptic vision with a truly devastating demise of mankind and earth, and we have a unique and inspirational hero thrust into the mix, Samuel, one of the remaining humans. While his family froze to death, Samuel remained and survived in some respects to act as a chosen one. This is a fast paced gritty novel, exposing a horrifying future that is all too plausible. Everyone in the book must adapt and adjust to a new way of living, whether they like it or not; that element alone is challenging and set a rather morbid tone. However, with skilled writing and an excellent plot, this book is highly recommended for a quick read and a great science fictional escape.

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