A Writer and His Reading
Zan-Gah is a prehistoric adventure tale of young Zan, a tribal boy and twin brother, who earns his name “Zan-Gah” after fearlessly slaying a dangerous lioness and, in the eyes of the local clans, proves himself a hero and future leader. The book spans… Continue Reading “Zan-Gah by Allan Richard Shickman”
House of Hades by Rick Riordan Final Verdict: 3.7 out of 4.0 Plot/Story: 3 – Plot/Story is interesting and believable The House of Hades is Book 4 in the Heroes of Olympus series by Rick Riordan. This series follows the five-book Percy Jackson &… Continue Reading “Thoughts: The House of Hades by Rick Riordan”
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Final Verdict: 3.75 out of 4.0 YTD: 55 The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes is the third in the Sherlock Holmes series, following two novels (A Study in Scarlet and The Sign of Four) and… Continue Reading “Thoughts: The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle”
The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan Final Verdict: 3.75 out of 4.0 YTD: 51 Plot/Story: 3 – Plot/Story is interesting and believable. Percy Jackson and the gang are back again. Well, Percy is back again – but the gang is a new one. … Continue Reading “Review: The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan”
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