Neal Shusterman’s ‘Challenger Deep’ Takes an Inside Look at Mental Illness [REVIEW]

Do you find it hard to understand friends, family, colleagues and others who suffer from a mental illness? Then you’ll want to read author Neal Shusterman’s powerful novel, Challenger Deep, which takes us on a life-affirming journey into the human psyche. Continue reading “Neal Shusterman’s ‘Challenger Deep’ Takes an Inside Look at Mental Illness [REVIEW]”
There’s Something Amiss in Allison Brennan’s ‘Compulsion’ [REVIEW]

One man is on trial for five New York City murders, but a determined investigative reporter believes his crimes don’t end there. When a retired couple goes missing, the details of the case seem eerily similar. But can the reporter connect the defendant to the case? Find out in Allison Brennan’s Compulsion. Continue reading “There’s Something Amiss in Allison Brennan’s ‘Compulsion’ [REVIEW]”
King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese [RECIPE]

It’s finally autumn and temperatures are dropping in Texas. So now is the perfect time to whip up all that tasty comfort food you’ve been craving. While the original King Ranch Chicken recipe uses tortillas, we like this version which combines the same classic flavors we love with gooey mac and cheese. We hope you love it! Continue reading “King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese [RECIPE]”
Clive Cussler’s ‘Piranha’ Keeps Readers Holding On for the Ride of Their Lives [REVIEW]

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In Clive Cussler and Boyd Morrison’s Piranha, the crew of the Oregon is tasked with stopping a madman from attacking America’s vice president and devastating the world in the process. But will the crew’s quick thinking be enough to stop this new villain dead in his tracks? Continue reading “Clive Cussler’s ‘Piranha’ Keeps Readers Holding On for the Ride of Their Lives [REVIEW]”
Lisa Scottoline Proves Life Changes for the Worse ‘Every Fifteen Minutes’ [REVIEW]

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“I’m a sociopath. I look normal, but I’m not. I’m smarter, better and freer because I’m not bound by rules, law, emotion or regard for you. I can read you almost immediately, get your number right away, and push your buttons to make you do whatever I want. I don’t really like you, but I’m so good at acting as if I do that it’s basically the same thing. I fool you. I fool everybody.” Thus begins Lisa Scottoline’s brilliant novel, Every Fifteen Minutes. Continue reading “Lisa Scottoline Proves Life Changes for the Worse ‘Every Fifteen Minutes’ [REVIEW]”