Editorial Review For A Restless Mind 40.92, 26.31

   

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Editorial Review For A Restless Mind 40.92, 26.31

Emad Majedi’s A Restless Mind 40.92, 26.31 opens with a man standing at the border between Turkey and Greece, weighed down by cold, fear, and memory. The story travels through the harsh terrain of exile, detention, and self-reflection. It revisits a past in Khorramshahr, a city scarred by war and religious rule. The narrator’s journey mixes physical escape with mental unrest, showing how borders don’t end at fences. The themes of survival, disillusionment, and the search for dignity move through every page, often lit only by a flickering lighter or a distant prayer.

Majedi’s writing is sharp and observant. His scenes carry a quiet rhythm that feels both weary and awake. The book’s strength lies in its honesty. It refuses to soften history or turn pain into decoration. Instead, it makes the reader sit inside discomfort. The voice stays focused, turning ordinary objects—a flame, a torn shirt, a word of faith—into signs of human persistence.

This book fits in the growing body of migration and exile literature but keeps its own edge. Unlike many stories about refugees or displacement that reach for sentiment, Majedi stays closer to raw experience and self-interrogation. His take on faith, politics, and Western hypocrisy lands with clear intent, never begging for approval. It reminds readers that the border is not only a line on a map but also a mirror for moral failure, both East and West.

Readers who enjoy political fiction, memoir-like storytelling, or works that question systems of belief will find this book worth their time. It will appeal to those who prefer prose that argues as much as it narrates. People who think “human rights” are tidy slogans might feel slightly attacked—and that’s part of the point.

A Restless Mind 40.92, 26.31 is not a comfort read. It’s a conversation with truth that doesn’t care for politeness. Majedi has written something that asks for patience and attention, rewarding both. If you want a book that stares back when you read it, this one does exactly that.

The Spirit Samurai (Author Interview)

  

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Robin climbs trees to feel free like the birds. Why do you think he feels most at peace in the cold wind?

I believe Robin has a special connection with the wind. Something about the essence of the breathe of the gods seems to speak to him. I can best describe it as he loves feeling the cool mountain air brush along his face. When there’s so much for a young samurai to do, being away high up in the trees away from the stress of training sounds peaceful to him.

Zor energy is shown in many forms like fire, lightning, ice, and even darkness. Which style stood out the most to you, and why?

Since this is the first book in the series, I focused a lot on Robin’s Phoenix style. I wanted to convey the idea that its not just fire, like the Phoenix symbolizes rebirth for Robin goes through his own throughout the book.

This of course does not mean the whole series will focus on the Phoenix. There is plenty more to be seen from the other gods, and the ways the world of man uses their spiritual abilities!

Robin’s sword is more than a weapon—it’s tied to his father. How does this connection shape the way he fights?

Ah a keepsake from a close family member. Especially one that is no longer with us. Robin’s sword is a symbol all its own of his choices up until a certain point. He chose to be a samurai. With his father’s contribution to the Warring States, his family would have at least been looked after, however it wasn’t enough to him. He needed to be a great samurai.

Ever since Robin was young he idolized the way Zor energy mixed with samurai arts. When his father taught him how to utilize the Phoenix style and his swordsmanship it gave the two close time to bond, which is why the memory of his father is so strong within him!

Shroud of Turin: When Siblings—a Psychiatrist and an Internist—Collaborate on an International Suspense Mystery

  

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"When a powerful mafia boss Sergei learns that he is sterile, he turns to Professor Derian, a physician specializing in IVF, seeking instead the forbidden path of human cloning.

After a past encounter with Father Vasily, Sergei vows to make the world pay by stealing the Shroud of Turin—the cloth that once covered Jesus—and using it in his cloning experiments. However, the skies have a different plan in store!
In parallel, another dimension of this extraordinary realm unfolds: Four young men from vastly different backgrounds—Prometheus, a poet and singer; Andrew, a physics professor; Bilal, an influencer and writer; and Detective Bongani—unite. Together, they challenge long‑held beliefs of their reality, striving to restore meaning and rekindle the essence of life in a world transformed by love and mystery."
At its heart, The Shroud of Turin is an international suspense novel that carries readers across borders and deep into the human mind. Dr. Lama Muhammad, a psychiatrist, and her brother Dr. Ghephar Muhammad, an internist, become entangled in this vast mystery—one that reveals not only hidden truths about existence but also the diverse realities of mental illness. Each character shines a light on a different facet of a mental disorder, offering both insight and healing.
Blending high-stakes suspense with medical wisdom and touches of magical realism, this is more than a novel—it is a refuge, a companion through life’s struggles, and a testament to the power of storytelling to help us rise from pain. If you believe in the healing force of literature, this journey is for you.

Editorial Review For Rancid Badges

  

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Editorial Review For Rancid Badges

Derrick Nash is a beat cop who should be chasing down small-time crime, not sitting in a jail cell accused of stealing drugs and money from evidence. From there the story spirals into gunfire, ambushes, and a trail of corruption that leads him deeper into the Atlanta police force than he ever imagined. Nash teams up with Kristi Jackson, whose husband was murdered under suspicious circumstances. Together, they piece through setups, dirty officers, and missing evidence while trying to survive in a city where the badge is not always what it seems.

The book works well because it keeps the action moving without letting up. The dialogue feels sharp and pushes the plot forward. Scenes are written in a way that makes it easy to picture the danger, the city streets, and the tense confrontations. Nash’s push-and-pull between loyalty to the force and mistrust of those around him gives the story weight. The steady balance of chase scenes, shootouts, and quiet investigations keeps it from dragging.

As a crime thriller, Rancid Badges sits right in line with modern police dramas where corruption runs deep and justice is murky. Readers who enjoy urban grit mixed with personal stakes will find familiar ground here. The book also follows the trend of questioning the system rather than blindly defending it. The title itself is a cheeky nod to the rot underneath the shine.

Fans of fast-paced cop stories will like this one. It will appeal to readers who want action that starts in the first chapter and rarely slows down. If you like crime shows where the cops might be worse than the criminals, this will be your type of read.

My take? Rancid Badges doesn’t bother easing you into the story. It throws you in, cuffs you to the seat, and then shoots out the tires. That’s the kind of commitment I can get behind. This book earns a strong recommendation for crime and thriller fans.

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Editorial Review For The Sanctuary of Tomorrow

  

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Editorial Review For The Sanctuary of Tomorrow

The story opens in Florence during 1918, where Martino Griffiths, a boy with unwanted telepathic powers, is hunted by the authorities and betrayed by his own family. His gift, once valued, has become outlawed, leaving him with guilt, anger, and a trail of destruction. Years later, in 1933 London, the focus shifts to Maxine Ocampo-Weber, a chemist and part-time detective raising children with her partner Jodi. Their family crosses paths with Martino, now older and still burdened by his past. What follows is a mix of family drama, moral debate, and a fight against unjust systems that treat telepaths as less than human. Themes of betrayal, secrecy, and survival sit beside ideas of community, love, and resistance.

The strength of The Sanctuary of Tomorrow lies in its layered characters. Martino is not a shiny hero but a flawed figure wrestling with regret and mistrust. Max and Jodi bring heart, wit, and determination while trying to balance personal happiness with a dangerous world. The dialogue is sharp and keeps scenes moving, whether it’s police officers bickering like an old married couple or Max lecturing a telepath as if he were one of her kids. The book never lets its tension slip, even when humor breaks through. And yes, the Border Collie named Augustus steals a few moments, as he should.

This novella fits well within speculative fiction that blends historical settings with supernatural elements. It recalls stories where hidden powers are both gift and curse, while also adding queer family dynamics and cultural identity in ways that feel natural. The trend of reimagining early twentieth century history with marginalized voices and secret abilities finds a solid entry here.

Readers who enjoy stories about chosen family, moral ambiguity, and characters trying to outwit oppressive systems will connect with this book. Fans of supernatural drama with a dose of historical grit and a touch of sass will find plenty to hold their attention.

My verdict: The Sanctuary of Tomorrow does not pretend its characters are perfect, and that is exactly what makes it work. It takes telepathy, prejudice, and survival, stirs in humor and found family, and delivers something worth your time. And if you can resist rooting for Max while she scolds both cops and criminals like a schoolteacher with zero patience, you might be tougher than the Coppers chasing Martino.

Vault of Secrets: The Chronicles of Drew (Author Interview)

  

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How did you come up with the idea of setting the story in a Chicago law firm?

The true story is about the internal battle of good and evil within the main character. I felt that setting the story within a law first perfectly exemplified that same struggle in a real, and everyday, world scenario.

 

Andrew uses ruthless methods and schemes. Did you ever feel tempted to make him more likable?

Absolutely not. The draw to Drew is in the fact that he is so unlikeable that the reader finds themselves lost in his behaviors. You are almost forced to root for a person you never would in real life because the fiction of it allow for such a broader range of emotions and intrigue than real life.

 

The book shows Andrew’s moral struggles. Why was it important to include that side of him?

It is very easy to write a character doused in purity or in evil. I wanted to show that even someone operating, in times, at their worst can have redeemable qualities. Qualities that continue to draw the reader in, wondering if he will end up succumbing to either side.

 

Many readers said they related to Andrew even though he is dark. Were you surprised by that reaction?

Editorial Review For A Measure of Justice

  

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Editorial Review For A Measure of Justice

The story follows Nicollo Moro, a Venetian noble fallen on hard times who turns to trade after losing his footing in politics. He arrives in Constantinople with his cargo, only to find himself in the shadow of an empire about to fall. The wheel of fortune is never kind for long, and Moro learns this the hard way as he is pulled into intrigue, suspicion of treason, and choices that echo between loyalty, profit, and survival. The book captures a city at the edge of catastrophe and a man caught between his past as a magistrate and his present as a merchant.

The strongest element here is the way the narrative balances personal downfall with the larger sweep of history. Moro’s voice feels grounded, and the scenes of Venetian politics and Constantinople’s decay are tightly drawn. The meetings with figures like naval hero Alvise Contarini and Governor Minotto give the book both weight and movement. It is history told through lived experience, not through dry recounting, and that is what makes it engaging. Even the quieter moments, such as Moro staring at Hagia Sophia or reflecting on Fortuna’s wheel, keep the tension alive.

This work sits firmly in the tradition of historical fiction set during pivotal shifts in power. Readers of maritime and Renaissance-era stories will recognize the familiar backdrop of trade, politics, and looming Ottoman conquest. The book also joins the recent wave of historical novels that focus less on kings and generals and more on those who hover near the edges of power, making it more relatable while still steeped in historical drama.

Readers who enjoy detailed settings, political maneuvering, and characters who straddle honor and pragmatism will find a lot here. Those fascinated by Venice, Constantinople, or the rise of the Ottoman Empire will feel right at home. If you are waiting for swashbuckling pirates, though, you may have to settle for sharp-tongued Venetians instead.

In the end, A Measure of Justice succeeds in giving history a human face. It takes you into the courts, the taverns, and the crumbling streets of Constantinople without losing sight of the personal stakes. If you like your history with a touch of cynicism and more than a hint of irony about the so-called glories of Venice, this book deserves a place on your shelf.

 

Huckleberry Dreaming (Author Interview)

  

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The book opens with Carney’s dream of the machine and the golden boxes. Why do you think this dream becomes such an important part of his life later on?

Carney isn’t psychoanalyzed at any point, and he doesn’t dig into the reasons for the dream, so it’s never discussed in the book, but I had it in mind that he might have felt some guilt about his mother’s death when he was six, which was when he had the dream. He was old enough by then to pick up the things people were saying— about her dying from consumption shortly after he was born— and he might have blamed himself, in the way children often do when their parents pass away or break up, when it’s not their fault at all. Stepping into the machine perhaps represented his acceptance of himself, his ‘forgiveness’ of himself, although there was actually nothing to forgive, but he couldn’t do it; he couldn’t step inside.

He might have forgotten the whole thing or just remembered it as a quirky childhood dream, if it hadn’t been for his dalliance with hallucinogens when he was eighteen. The rush can cause paranoia, and that was the way it started to manifest with Carney. I guess it was because he felt guilty about taking the rush in the first place; he wished he’d had the courage to refuse it, like Earl, because then he could have helped Dakota, who pretty much lost the plot that night after taking it. His paranoia grew from there, and he started to blame himself for all the wrongs in the world, somehow thinking that twisting a golden box in the dream had caused a fake world to be created, where nothing was right.

Carney says he always felt like a pacifist, yet he is arrested for assault. How does this conflict shape the story and his character?

It’s another big reason for him to feel guilty, especially since it’s his best buddy he’s accused of harming. Initially, Weinberg tells him the truth, but he can’t handle it and passes out, mentally blocking that truth from his memories. So, his arc is about accepting those harsh facts. His delusions, embodied by the mysterious Wallbanger, play a large part in helping him navigate his feelings. It’s about his acceptance of himself, despite all his flaws, despite all the bad choices he might have made.  

The Arch Angels gang seems close at first but begins to change after Marshall Bexley joins. How does his presence affect the group?

Number 9: The Beginning | Soccer Books for Kids 8-12 (No.9 Series)

   

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FROM TEXAS DREAMER TO LONDON LEGEND

Jack has never played for a real team—until now.

When a surprise trial lands him at England’s top soccer academy, Jack trades his small Texas town for the cutthroat world of elite football in London. But it’s nothing like he imagined.

Every mistake is punished. Every pass is judged. Rival players want him gone. Alone, out of his depth, and miles behind the others, Jack starts to question everything.

Then he finds The Bandits—an underground crew of street soccer players. No whistles. No coaches. No limits. The kind of football that doesn’t follow rules—it makes its own.

As Jack slips between two worlds—the rigid demands of the academy and the raw freedom of street soccer—he learns that greatness isn’t about being perfect... It’s about something much deeper.

When homesickness threatens to break him, bullies target his every weakness, and betrayal hits from the one place he thought was safe, Jack faces his ultimate test.

With his dream hanging by a thread—and the legendary Number 9 shirt within reach—he must dig deeper than ever before.

Does he have what it takes to survive—and prove he truly belongs among the best?

🔥 Why Kids Love It:
✔ Fast-paced matches, epic rivalries, and jaw-dropping street skills
✔ Jack’s a relatable underdog you can’t help but root for
✔ Bursting with energy, emotion, and soccer action from start to finish

💡 Why Parents Love It:
✔ Teaches resilience, teamwork, and confidence
✔ Easy chapters for middle grade reading level
✔ Inspires kids to dream big and never give up
✔ Perfect for 8–12 year olds—especially reluctant readers

⚽ Ideal book series for 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th graders.

For fans of soccer, adventure, sports, and fast-paced underdog stories.

The Abyss of Stolen Souls (The Shattered Legacy) Author Interview

  

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Alex and Emma have a close working relationship. How do their interactions shape the mood of the story?

Alex and Emma's dynamic is truly central to the story's mood. Their relationship starts purely as a professional one, but it naturally evolves into a deep friendship and partnership within their firm, even before the main events of my story begin. From such a bond, a love story almost always blossoms, and there's certainly nothing wrong with that.

Alex is a born leader and adventurer. When his visions first started, they were beautiful and brought him joy. He somehow built a connection to the girl he saw in these visions, and that's precisely why her suffering affected him so profoundly. Emma, on the other hand, has always been the logical element in their duo. Not only did she graduate from the police academy with honors, but she's also incredibly intelligent and courageous. Many people have asked me if she'll be a typical female character and the answer is no. Emma is a capable young woman who can handle a computer virus, a biker in a bar, and even a street shootout or a combat zone.

The combination of these two characters creates, for me as the author and I hope for all readers, a perfect synergy for every situation. Their dialogues are a living testament to their friendship, devotion, and later, love. You just need to let yourself be carried away by them to feel how their interactions constantly shape and enrich the mood of the story, from tension to heartwarming moments.

Detroit is featured prominently in the first chapter. Why did you choose this city as the starting point for Alex's investigation?

I chose Detroit because when I was little, my father brought me a hockey jersey from the USA as a souvenir, and also when I played NHL on the computer as a young boy, I was always Detroit. Plus, many of my favorite characters and films are set in Detroit. The city somehow grew on me, and I hope I'll get to visit it someday.