Akhenaten and Nefertiti are two names that are synonymous with Egyptian history. While Tutankhamen and his treasures have eclipsed the couple, the heretical pharaoh and his wife have remained, in large, untouched for years. What we know, or thought we knew, is challenged in part through this book. John and Colleen Darnell dive into the…
Catching The Bad Guys: A Book Review on “Unmasked” by Paul Holes
Oh my goodness, where do I even start with this book?? As I was reading through, I kept saying, “I know this case,” “I remember this case,” and “wow, I have been following this case for years!” Part of the blurb reads: I order another bourbon, neat. This is the drink that will flip the…
Murder Most Foul, Enduring Through Time
The history of the Bender’s has been the talk of lore, myth, and loose facts for more than 100 years. The crimes that were uncovered on the Bender farm not only sparked a massive manhunt, but it showed a darker side to humanity, that anyone could be taken advantage of on the prairie. In Hell’s Half-Acre,…
The White Ship ~Book Review~
When I first got this book, I was curious how the author was going to get an entire book out of one shipwreck and be able to keep everyone’s attention the entire way through. I quickly discovered it was a stupid question. I was HOOKED very early on, and drawn into the story. The White…
Traces of the Bloody Struggle: The Civil War at Stevenson Ridge, Spotsylvania Court House
Do you love a good battle? I do! I have a new review to share with you – about a rarely talked about Civil War battlefield. Let’s dive into Traces of the Bloody Struggle: The Civil War at Stevenson Ridge, Spotsylvania Court House. Rating: 5/5 stars Publisher: Savas Beatie There are aspects of the Civil…
Heiresses: Money Does Not Always Bring Happiness..
Today, I am reviewing the book “Heiresses” by Laura Thompson. I was provided a copy of this book by NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an honest and unbiased review. Rating: 3/5 stars Available: Now I gave this book three stars, but would usually give it two. I bumped to three based on the fact…
Poison, Murder, and Oh My Goodness!
There are some books that make you sit back and think, Oh My! “A Taste For Poison” was a book that I could not put down. From the start, I was hooked. When we think poison, we usually think of how they have been used for horrid deeds. While that is true, there were other…
The Murder Room ~A Book Review~
The Murder Room is a book based on the Vidocq Society. It was formed by three friends, William Fleisher, Frank Bender, and Richard Walter. As you read through this book, you are going to be blown away by some of the cases that they cover. But you are also going to get a look at…
Death in Yellowstone
Death in Yellowstone was an amazing book! I am so excited to share this review with you – and some of my thoughts! Throughout the history of the National Park, there have been countless accidents, deaths, a few murders, suicides, and so much more. When we view Yellowstone, we have a more romantic view of…
True Raiders: ~A Book Review~
Are you ready for another fabulous book? Discover TRUE RAIDERS! You are going to love this adventure! Buckle up, and go back in time – rediscovering an expedition that we have long since forgotten. Review of True Raiders Brad Ricca goes through impeccable research to bring the story of the Expedition to find the Ark…
