This Week At Silver's Reviews

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FEATURING: The Almost Sisters by Joshilyn Jackson

 

A successful career, an ailing grandmother, a one-night stand, and a Southern family with untold secrets.

THE ALMOST SISTERS is a touching, endearing book about family.

I would ​recommend THE ALMOST SISTERS to readers who enjoy Southern living and adorablecharacters you wish you could spend some time with and will miss once you turn the last page. 

THE ALMOST SISTERS is a book that will bring you closer to your own loved ones.

FULL REVIEW:   https://tinyurl.com/2enpz3xd

Spotlight of A Walk Among Heroes by James McDevitt

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A WALK AMONG HEROES

JAMES McDEVITT

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ALL INFORMATION IN THIS POST IS COURTESY OF THE AUTHOR.

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Anchored by a love story that defies time, the novel masterfully bridges two world wars, exploring the bonds of family, the weight of duty, and the ultimate cost of heroism.

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Pub Date:  November 11, 2025

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REVIEW BLURBS:

“A heartfelt, gripping, insightful, and compelling novel…”

“Completely authentic… hilarious and utterly entertaining.”

“Your depiction of war and brotherhood is the beating heart of your novel.”

“Expertly executed… cinematic quality.” 

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ABOUT A WALK AMONG HEROES:

Through the eyes of T.J., a young soldier returning from World War II, and Smitty, a World War I ace haunted by the ghosts of his past, the story weaves a rich tapestry of interconnected lives shaped by war, hope, and resilience.

Anchored by a love story that defies time, the novel masterfully bridges two world wars, exploring the bonds of family, the weight of duty, and the ultimate cost of heroism.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

James McDevitt is a firefighter, an infantry officer, and author with a passion for crafting stories that capture the courage, sacrifice, and connections forged in the crucible of war.

With two deployments to Iraq, and one deployment to Syria, James draws on his firsthand experiences to create gripping, heartfelt historical fiction.

His debut novel, A Walk Among Heroes, blends authentic detail with timeless themes of love, loss, and resilience, inspired by true events and a deep respect for history.

When he’s not writing, James enjoys woodworking, playing guitar, and jiu-jitsu.

He currently resides in Alabama with his wife, Lindsey, as they prepare to welcome their first child.

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Spotlight of Crossroads by Steve Doherty

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CROSSROADS

STEVE DOHERTY

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ALL INFORMATION IN THIS POST IS COURTESY OF DEBORAH GIUSTINI OF STRESS FREE BOOKMARKETING.

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Crossroads delivers the kind of immersive, high-stakes tension readers crave, brilliant strategy, historical depth, and the pulse of a modern thriller.

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September 12, 2022

Steve Doherty Books

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PRAISE FOR CROSSROADS:

I decided to change up my usual genre of book that I read, that genre being true crime and try something totally different . I came across this newly published book by Steven Doherty entitled " Crossroads" a Jonathan Preston Novel. Crossroads takes place after World War 2. I was amazed that once I started reading it I did not want to put it down. A big theme to this book is spies and espionage, The author wrote the book so detailed that you could feel the tension that the main character was dealing with during his journey to take down Uchito Tsukuda. One thing I really like about this book was its accurate depiction of history and how the author wrote as accurately as possible. I learned alot reading this book. His use of words made the reader feel like they were actually there and taking part in all the action. I could definitely picture this book being made into a movie and someone like Liam Neeson playing the main character Jonathan. I will certainly be reading more of Mr. Dohertys books in the future.-Amazon Reviewer

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ABOUT CROSSROADS:

In Crossroads, World War II may have ended, but the shadow war has just begun. U.S. Army counterintelligence agent Jonathan Preston and his elite team are thrust into a deadly game of pursuit when a former Japanese intelligence czar, now a powerful crime lord, sets his sights on reclaiming a sacred samurai sword believed to hold mystical power. What follows is a relentless chase through postwar Japan, a world of espionage, betrayal, and moral gray zones where no one can be fully trusted.

Fans of Ken Follett, Jack Higgins, or Tom Clancy will find much to love here, the authenticity of military detail, the layered character dynamics, and the sharp interplay between duty, honor, and survival. The story captures the uneasy peace of the postwar era, where old loyalties clash with emerging global powers, and where one man’s courage could change the course of history.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Steve Doherty is a retired United States Air Force officer and aviator.

He is the author of five historical fiction thrillers and five children’s picture books.

Steve earned his undergraduate degree from Texas State University and a master’s degree in health science from Chapman University.

He holds a doctorate certificate in flying training from the United States Air Force and completed post-graduate studies in adult education at The Ohio State University. 

Steve is a 5th Dan Black Belt instructor in Taekwondo.

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Spotlight of Lady Knight by Alison Blasdell

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LADY KNIGHT

ALISON BLASDELL

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A Tale of Love, Betrayal, and the Fall of the Knights Templar.

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October 6, 2025.

Independently published (Amazon KDP)

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PRAISE FOR LADY KNIGHT:

“Perfect book club fodder! Strong female character, love and romance, historical facts with fictional character on-site.” (Amazon review)

“Emotions abound in this tale of love, heartbreak, greed, deceit and vengeance. The writing is stellar, the story is compelling, and the pacing is brisk.” (Amazon review)

“Complex weaving of accurate history and compelling story of success and failure, love and loss, redemption…and strength. Great writing. Great story.” (Amazon review)

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ABOUT LADY KNIGHT:

Medieval corruption. Forbidden Love. Betrayal. Loss of innocence. The Rise of a Fierce Swordswoman: Lady Knight.

Rescued as a newborn and raised in the safety of a convent, Aimée dreams only of becoming a nun. But fate intervenes, drawing her into the glittering and dangerous court of Philip IV of

France.

There she encounters Estienne, once the squire who helped save her life, now a Templar Knight.

As dark forces move against the Templars, Aimée faces unimaginable betrayal and heartbreak.

When violence comes to her, she must choose between surrendering to despair or rising to something the world has never seen before: a fierce Lady Knight.

But can vengeance build a future or only destroy the past? Lady Knight is a tale of love and heartbreak, of innocence lost and strength discovered, of the courage of one woman with the

power to change history.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Alison is a versatile author who artfully blends genres to create fast-paced, memorable stories, always keeping a woman’s quest for empowerment at the heart of her novels.

There is a reason why she focuses on strong women who overcome adversity.

Alison admits to running away from kindergarten three times. In high school, the career counselor told her that her grades were too poor to consider attending college.

She wanted to pursue martial arts as a teenager but was told she shouldn’t engage in karate because she would get hurt fighting men. She was cautioned about riding horses because of the incidence of severe injury.

And finally, she wanted to match her skills in marksmanship with the boys but was told girls couldn’t shoot.

Alison earned a Ph.D. in physiology and biophysics and taught nursing, medical, and physiology students for 30 years before retiring.

She earned a Black Belt in karate. She rides her horses every day. And girls can’t shoot?

She often weaves her areas of interest and her passion for history into her novels. She has placed her characters in Britain’s Bronze Age; Medieval Scotland, England, & France; Genghis Kahn’s Mongolian Empire; Ancient Greece; and the U.S. Civil War. However, not wanting to always live in the past, she is also the author of two contemporary spy thriller novels that have garnered an international following.

Alison lives with her husband, dogs, and horses in the Midwest on a farm that has been in her family for 175 years.

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CONNECT WITH ALISON:

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Spotlight of Desert Songs by Daniel Gard'ner

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DESERT SONGS

DANIEL GARD'NER

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A rock and roll noir set primarily in Los Angeles.

Desert Songs is a crime-adjacent novel set in the shadowy terrain where show business intersects with the Los Angeles underworld.

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November 28 

Close To The Bone Publishing

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ABOUT DESERT SONGS:

Rising LA rock band Vital Minds is in crisis. The passion project of best friends Cash Jones and Slim Mason, the band is slowly falling apart as Slim’s escalating drug habit threatens to undo their years of hard work.

When he can’t pay a debt, Slim is abducted by a criminal organization with ties to the head of the band’s management company. He is forced to work off what he owes by catering to the desires of a select clientele in a gentlemen's club in the desert, while Cash is left to navigate a complex and dangerous world in his attempts to solve his disappearance.

 

Desert Songs is a deep dive into the shadowy terrain where show business intersects with the dark underbelly of the LA crime world. A rock and roll noir, the novel explores the limits of

friendship, the lasting impact of trauma, and the consequences of good people making bad choices.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Daniel Gard’ner is the former drummer for Melbourne-based band The Glorious.

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Poinsettia Girl by Jennifer Wizbowski

It is 1710 Venice and we meet Agata Farusi who is ten years old and her mother has just died.

She now has to live with her father and her beloved Nonna.

Nonna sees that it isn't safe for Agata to live with her father, and she is getting old and frail so she places Agata in Ospedale de la Pieta.

Ospedale de la Pieta was an orphanage for children that had been abandoned or orphaned.

It wasn't like a regular orphanage, though.  It was for girls who have musical talent and who remain there until they are married. It is also a place where the children/girls were treated well.

Agata loses her name when she enters and becomes Agata de la Pieta.

I enjoyed learning about the life in this time and about the orphanage and the story of Agata de la Pieta’s life.  Agata is a real person.

It was also very interesting that Vivaldi was there and that he was the person who accompanied her to the Ospedale de la Pieta.  4/5

Thank you to the author for a copy of her book.  All opinions are my own.