Warning: ‘Dr. Fell and the Playground of Doom’ May Captivate Young Readers [REVIEW]

For years, the abandoned old house at the end of the block has been the neighborhood children’s playground. It has also provided fodder for plenty of speculation and more than a little gossip. When an elderly stranger moves in, his presence sends the whole community into a tizzy. Who is he? Why is he here? Where did he come from? And perhaps most important, what is he up to? Find out in David Neilsen’s debut novel, Dr. Fell and the Playground of Doom.
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A Centenarian Makes the Perfect Victim in Jonathan Kellerman’s ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ [REVIEW]

An old lady. A child psychologist. A mysterious death. The hotel that brings them together. No, this isn’t a sequel to Bad Times at the El Royale. Instead, this is the 32nd installment of Jonathan Kellerman’s long-running Alex Delaware series, Heartbreak Hotel, and it may be the most peculiar case in his career. Continue reading “A Centenarian Makes the Perfect Victim in Jonathan Kellerman’s ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ [REVIEW]”
Eggplant Lasagna [RECIPE]

If you don’t cook with eggplant, you’re missing out. Not only is it full of dietary fiber, vitamin B1 and copper, but it is also a good source of manganese, vitamin B6, niacin, potassium, folate and vitamin K. This dish uses four whole eggplants, which are typically in season this time of year and can be purchased pretty inexpensively. Best of all, they combine here to create a new spin on an Italian classic, but without the noodles and the extra carbohydrates that come with them. If you are making this dish for someone who is vegetarian, simply eliminate the chicken sausage from the recipe. Either way, it’s full of wonderful flavors and will satisfy your comfort food cravings! Continue reading “Eggplant Lasagna [RECIPE]”
Discover the Most Dangerous Animal of All in James Patterson’s ‘Zoo 2’ [REVIEW]

All around the planet, animals are turning on mankind with uncharacteristic ferocity and unrelenting bravado. The world’s top scientists think they know why it is happening and are scrambling to discover a cure that will halt the outbreak of animal violence in its tracks. To date, mankind has been safe as long as they stay away from the animals. But new evidence shows that could all be changing in James Patterson’s Zoo 2, written with Max DiLallo.
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Sometimes the Most Dangerous Monsters of All Lurk ‘Right Behind You’ [REVIEW]

She thought she knew him. She thought he saved her. But now the brother she once trusted as a hero may very well turn out to be a monster. All she knows is that he’s back, and if you don’t watch your back, he might be lurking Right Behind You in Lisa Gardner’s latest novel. Continue reading “Sometimes the Most Dangerous Monsters of All Lurk ‘Right Behind You’ [REVIEW]”