The Book:

When the human race is battling for survival and leans on the military… humanity’s “evolved” cell phones into mental chips provide great strength but can also lead to their demise when a central authority is controlling push notifications… molding the new world.

Chaos is sure to ensue!

A soldier’s life is saved by his mental chip and precious Bear Serum, we follow his journey as the world around him evolves and changes. Politics, power and greed shape his journey in the 4-level planet, Earth 2.

A dystopian, stylistic and action-packed sci-fi graphic novel.

DIGITALLY INTERACTIVE!

The Author:

I have lived in and around the inspiring city of Detroit my whole life. I graduated with a degree in Industrial Design launching my design career at a packaging manufacturer. My career evolved over the course of a decade from a designer to developing an internal studio, guiding big brands through the creation process for their next awe-inspiring package. Color, graphics and form play in constant motion within packaging and I craft those elements together for an enjoyable customer experience. As an artist, I find many ways to express my creativity. Through drawing, painting and writing I enjoy discovering the path of turning my stories into a tangible art form. My YouTube channel is loaded with sketch & 3D print videos!

Check it out: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLODW08zZcmTVWngZbis6zq7PnEPmoirD8

This book was amazing! With the art, the QR code’s, and the messages within the texts, I honestly can’t pick what my favorite aspect is!

The art is great, even in the black and white pages I read. I found myself searching the pages for hidden words and pictures. It was a style I am not used to in my Graphic Novels, and I loved following it across the story.

The writing style is unique, but not in a bad way. Sometimes the thoughts read more as a list, or poem even, broken up in odd ways as if they were not finished thoughts. I feel like it fit the characters and the story so well though.

I enjoyed all the characters, it’s hard to pick who to root for in this story haha!! I think I was rooting for the last bear soldier the entire time.

I feel like you could read into the texts as many different warnings and messages for future use with technology. It also shows that even the end of the world won’t stop the evil of politics and greed.

All in all a wonderful read! 5 stars!

The Book:

The Realms of Arrika had endured the deadly consequences of the Deathless invasion for years. Now it was our turn to suffer.

While the developers of Second Skin sought to regain control of their ‘creation,’ the victims of their overreach struck back at their oppressors. The Gods’ effort to free their people unintentionally released a wave of mystical energy that would lead to the total destruction of our world. When Alex learns of the impending doom, he rushes to join his friends in the one place he believes might be safe from the coming cataclysm. 

Yet the destruction of everything he’d ever known was only the beginning of the challenges Alex will be forced to deal with. Even before the dust settles, new threats rise up to confront him. With his old world in ruins, a completely different one begins to rise from its ashes. Can his small group of companions survive when the hazards of Second Skin come hunting for them?

Reader Advisory: This book contains scenes of graphic violence and deals with mature/adult themes. 

Continue the Second Skin Adventure With:
Echoes: A Second Skin Novel (Second Skin Book 6)

Second Skin: Wayward (Second Skin Book 7)

Second Skin: Reckoning (Second Skin Book 8)

The Author:

M Damon Baker lives in sunny Florida with his family, dog, and 8.5 million alligators. M Damon was inspired to write his first novel after discovering the LitRPG genre, but has since moved on to explore other categories. Keep up with him and be the first to discover his new releases by following M Damon on Amazon and his social media sites: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/damon.grey.1401 Twitter: @MDamonBaker1

This is the fifth book of the Second Skin series as a whole, BUT this book starts a completely new Arc. I was unsure how I felt about leaving our characters for a group of Noobs, but it was done very well. I have loved Second Skin and the world and characters that came along with it, so I was nervous to leave our beloved Arrika for the “real world”. M Damon Baker kills it with the transition, it’s not far fetched, or completely otherworldly and I love it.

The new characters are just as great as the previous ones and I fell in love immediately. You always have a feeling that no one is safe, and it keeps you on the edge of your seat the entire time. Alex and Jen are quickly making their way to the top of my favorite literary characters in LitRPG.

The world is our world, just in the future and I enjoy how technology plays its roll in the newly formed ways of the story. I don’t want to give away any spoilers but it is cleverly done.

As a gamer there is nothing more exciting then starting a new character, or a new world. I feel like Backlash grabs every emotion that comes along with those feelings and turns them into a reality of sorts. I love this series so much, and I am so excited to see what comes next and how it all inter mingles with previous books.

If you have never tried a litrpg novel before, I would highly suggest this series. It’s is done perfectly, but not overly complicated.

Can’t wait to see where we head off next in Echoes! 5 Stars for this book of course, I can never put them down once I start!

Wonderful Job MD – Keep killing it!

—Pixie

The Book:

Journey back to the city of Amaford through the eyes of someone new.

Roland, a Halfling from the small town of Berstead, journeys into the depths of the infamous city looking to escape his past. Employed as an apprentice to a master scribe, he finds himself within the city’s Tin District. Discover how despite his calculative, tentative nature, and social awkwardness Roland finds everything he previously lacked. Until the presence of a mysterious voice sends his world spiraling into the chaos that is Amaford.

The Author:

Zack brooks is a new writer who likes to dabble in the fantasy world. He deals in the generic fantasy realm, but also dips his toes in the world of urban fantasy. With his main series being the Trials of Amaford, it becomes clear that sarcasm could be considered his first language. Outside of writing, Zack is a husband and a father of three. All whom he lives to embarrass at every opportunity. Being a nerd and a homebody in New Hampshire it’s no wonder he has chosen to spend what little free time he has clicking away and filling in those blank pages that scream to be filled. You can connect with him at: Facebook – Facebook.com/zackbrooksauthor Twitter – Twitter.com/zackbrooksauthor Website – Www.zackbrooksauthor.com Or shoot him an email at: zack.brooksauthor@gmail.com

Okay, so this book and number 3 are extremely close to each other. I wanna say maybe even tied haha. (You will find out number 3 next week.)

I loved everything about this Novella! The world is beautifully written. The characters are lovable and relatable. I couldn’t put it down.

This is actually the second Novella in the series, so if you’re looking to to read them maybe start with How Not to be a Rogue. They are both equally amazing, I promise. I just remember I enjoyed this one just a smudge more haha. (No number 3 isn’t How not to be a rogue.)

With a wonderful setting and amazing characters, the story and plot are also really fun. It’s a fast paced adventure that I can guarantee you won’t want to put down.

Hey everyone! I know it’s a little late, but with everything going on and now homeschooling all three of my kids, the days have kind of melded together haha. I’m sure most of you can understand! Today I am going to release the first of my top 5 Indie books of all time! I am so excited to finally get this out there. There are SO many amazing Indie Authors that deserve all the recognition in the world!! We will be starting with number 5, and making my way to my absolute favorite Indie book to this day! Hope you Enjoy!

5.

The Book:

Surviving in a school of magic and murder is not easy!

Jacob Titus is a forgotten boy from Eslor Island. With an absent father and a mother who battles Alzheimer’s disease, Jacob has long learned to care for himself. When he is discovered by a magical talent hunter, Jacob makes the difficult choice to leave his home and enter the Valcrest School for the Promised.

As his school years go by, Jacob has to spend as much time trying to stay alive as he does finding a cure for his mother. As violence and blood lust at the school escalate, Jacob must learn to figure out who he can trust. All he wanted was to save his mother. Now he must save himself.

The Author:

Jimi Rodriguez is an author from Houston, TX. After graduating from The Ohio State University, he became a teacher in his hometown. He went on to obtain a Master’s Degree from Ohio University. He lives in Houston with his wife and two children. For years, he told his students stories of the characters in From Chaos Comes Order. The characters were a work of friendship, as many major roles in the story were conceived by his friends in writing and life. Finally, he created the series From Chaos Comes Order. Book One: Chaos is his debut novel. From Chaos Comes Order is planned to have four books in total. Book Three: Savior is coming soon!

The first thing that drew me to Chaos was the cover, it is absolutely amazing! The second is the synopsis, Magic school? Blood lust? Um…. Sold!!

Anyway, I was really excited to pick up this book and read it and it obviously did not disappoint! The characters are all perfectly made for the story. I enjoyed the development each character had throughout and it was very well written! Even some of the more frustrating characters stood out to me, all they need is a hug right? I love them all!!

The setting was perfect! Not to out there crazy, but beautiful for the Magical world that it creates. The descriptions throughout are very well done and believable.

The plot is amazing. I finished this book in one day! I just couldn’t put it down. Each chapter just leaves you craving more! I laughed, cried, and loved every minute of it!!

Check back next week for Book 4!! ❤️📚

The Book:

After a harrowing encounter at the bottom of the world, biologist Adalyn Price wants nothing more than to get away from it all. Hounded by the media and the scientific community alike, her sister Penelope is the only person that stands between Ada and her nightmares. And when a stranger’s proposal sparks Penny’s interest, Ada is forced to rethink her plans.

José Narvaez, a researcher studying life in the Amazon, approaches the sisters after stumbling across a creature that had roamed unseen for 12,000 years. For millennia, tribes have passed down stories of monsters living in the jungle. 

Now, evidence has come to light that threatens to reveal the hidden truths in age old myths. Reluctantly, Ada and Penny agree to join his expedition, aiming to provide the world with proof that monsters do exist, and deserve to be protected. But the Amazon doesn’t give up its secrets without a fight, and there are more than myths and legends in the flesh haunting the uncharted Amazonian wilderness. Some monsters are more human than not.

Also includes an exclusive short story that continues Ada and Penny’s adventures!

The Author:

First and foremost, I wanted to write a tale of action and adventure. I drew my inspirations from the pulp adventures of Edgar Rice Burroughs, Lester Dent, and Robert E. Howard, among others. More modern influences include James Rollins, Preston and Child, and Steve Alten. As a kid (let’s be honest, even today), I am fascinated with the ancient world. From dinosaurs, to mega fauna, to prehistoric civilizations, all of them led me to be an archaeologist and a history teacher.
My main goal is to entertain. I want the reader to go for a ride.
I sincerely, hope you enjoy “Existence”. Leave a review if you feel so inclined. I appreciate any and all feedback.
There will be more on the way.

Existence takes you on a crazy adventure through the Amazon looking for things that should not exist. The book is so well written and researched you will forget it’s Fiction. Time passed quickly as I was dragged into the pages with the group, heart pounding, the scenes come to life.

The research that went into this book had to be extensive, and it shows how much the Author cares to not only be entertaining, but educational as well. I learned quite a lot about the Amazon, and even more so about some extinct animals. It was fascinating how the facts were mixed in with the entertainment.

The characters are well written and relatable in so many ways. From anxiety, to bravery, and love it’s all there. They were well rounded and likable. I even liked the bad guy thrown in!

Another small note, as silly as it is. I loved how the chapters had titles. I miss reading chapter titles and being excited for what was to come.

5 Stars!

A quick read, well researched, and well written novel. It keeps you on the edge of your seat during the Adventure, and there is not one dull moment.

Wonderful Job L.D.

—Pixie