Xepherus Reads

  Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons,    One of my reading habits is to daydream about what would happen if two franchises crossed paths.  Stories that could be interesting crossed between two books? If it is done correctly, it could be amazing.    I would love to see a time-traveling collaboration between Kerry Wilkinson's Silver Blackthorn and Rae Carson's Leah Westfall. These two characters are young women who believe in fighting for what is right. They are bold, caring, and fearless. As the Reckoning trilogy went on we saw many elements of science fiction brought to the story, including teleportation. Silver could be discovering more technology from the King, and accidentally travel back to the 1800s.   Leah and Silver are both on the run, fighting against tyrannical men, and they are dealing with romantic dilemmas with their childhood male friend. The journey would b...

  Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons!    The Cuckoo's Calling is written by Robert Galbraith. It is published by Mulholland Books, an imprint of Little, Brown and Company. In it, we are introduced to supermodel, Lula Landry. She is the bright It-Girl of the fashion world, and even though she has plenty of demons in her past, she seems stable and happy. But one morning the young woman takes a dive off the balcony of a luxurious apartment building. Her death is shocking and the police have ruled it as suicide. But Lula's brother, lawyer John Bristow, is certain that his sister would never kill herself. He fears foul play and seeks out an acquaintance of his from his youth to help him catch a killer. That acquaintance is Cormoran Strike, ex-military police and private investigator.  Having just broken up with his long-time girlfriend, Strike is more down and out than he would like people to believe. He is currently sleeping in an office that may be taken from him...

  Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons       Lullaby is written by Jonathan Maberry and is distributed by Audible Studios, an Amazon Company. In this creepy tale, we are introduced to parents to be, Matt and Gillian. They are in the process of buying a home in the Catskill Mountains of New York State. The house in question is remote with gorgeous scenery and enough space to house a growing family. It rests by a lake and carries one catch: the realtor claims that it is haunted.   The couple scoffs at this bit of information and decide to move in. Soon baby Hope is born, and life in their gorgeous new home is quiet and happy. But Hope is not like other children. She is a quiet baby that makes no fuss. And she laughs a lot, reaching up into thin air as if talking to someone. Then one evening while settling down to sleep, Gillian sees something odd on the baby cam's video feed. Hope's cradle is rocking back and forth...

  Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons,   The Couple Next Door is Shari Lapena's first thriller, and it is published by Penguin Random House. In this tense mystery, we are introduced to Anne and Marco Conti, parents of beautiful, little Cora. Marco is the owner of what seems to be a successful business. Anne is a devoted stay-at-home mom, which allows her time with their baby. One night, while visiting their neighbors that live on the other side of their renovated row house, they leave Cora alone.  They are only a few feet away from Cora with a baby monitor. And as long as they check on her every thirty minutes, the baby will be fine. The night is filled with drinks and some shameless flirting by neighbor Cynthia. Anne is finished with the evening, and requests they leave the party. When they return to their home Cora is nowhere to be found.   Panicking, they inform the police and soon baby Cora's disappearance is national news. But no r...

  Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons,    Lie to Me is a stand-alone novel written by J.T. Ellison and it is published by MIRA Books. In this twisty mystery, we are introduced to Ethan Montclair, a struggling author. After writing the book of his career he has been mainly speaking at events and signing autographs. His latest novel is at a stand-still, but his wife Sutton, an author in her own right, has begun to outsell his works. They are recovering from the death of their baby boy and tensions have risen within their home. One morning Ethan wakes to discover a note from Sutton stating that she has left and for him to not look for her. He is at first not worried since she has disappeared before, only to be found at a friend's home. But the hours tick by and Ethan fears that Sutton's growing depression may have led her to harm herself. He calls the police, summoning Officer Holly Graham to the scene. She begins to investigate the case under the supervision of her su...

  Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons,   Black Rabbit Hall is author Eve Chase's debut novel. It is published by Putnam Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House. In this dark tale of family drama, we are introduced to Lorna Dunaway and her fiancee, Jon. The couple have been looking at places to have their upcoming wedding and so far have had no luck. There is one more location on Lorna's list of possibilities: Pencraw Hall in Cornwall, England. She remembers fondly her visits there as a child with her mother and feels that it would be ideal for their nuptials. In the past Pencraw Hall was also known as Black Rabbit Hall by the locals. Lorna is introduced to the current owner Caroline Alton and her assistant, Dill.  Curious about the estate, Lorna begins to delve into its past.  Soon she realizes that she may have more of a connection to the sprawl...

  Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons,    Savage serial killers. Spooky haunted houses. Summer camp terror.    When I describe Riley Sager, I can fit him into all of those categories. His brand of terrifying storytelling has millions worldwide turning the pages of his novels at a desperate speed. As the spooky season approaches, it's time to choose your reads. Here are my favorite novels of Riley Sager and my reviews. Time to get scared.          Let me know in the comments below what you are reading.     If you wish to donate to my publishing fund at Venmo. All donations are appreciated. If you wish to donate to my publishing fund at Venmo.  Or at Buy Me a Coffee        All donations are appreciated.         Also please follow me on my  social media platforms  and enjoy shopping with me at eBay and Mercari.      SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS AT LIN...

     H ello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons,   General Hera Syndulla is the legendary Rebel freedom fighter, and daughter of Cham Syndulla, the founder of the Free Ryloth Movement against the Empire. There is not a battle or mission that she will not take on and accomplish. Present at many battles during the Galactic Civil War, she is best known for her affiliation with one of the Rebellion's first resistance cells, the Phoenix Squadron. She is an ace pilot, a markswoman unmatched, and with her trusty droid, Chopper, she has seen her share of the galaxy's fight for peace. No matter the successes she has alongside her teammates, she will always remember the sacrifice that her love, Kanan Jarrus, made so that she and their child could live.    Now, using the current canon books and various media, it is time for me to share with you what I have discovered about one of the galaxy's most famous Twi'leks. Regardless of whether you may agree or not, this analy...