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Africa, Blog Tour, Book on the Bright Side, Book Review, Family Relationships, Historical Fiction

The Journey (Journey #1) by Conrad Jones

One of the best books you will read this year. Outstanding! A powerful and emotional read. The Journey is THE must-read thriller of 2019. The gripping story of a young boy and his family, driven from their home by war and indiscriminate violence. Like millions of others, they attempt the treacherous journey across their war-torn… Continue reading The Journey (Journey #1) by Conrad Jones

Africa, Book Review, Political, Suspense, Thriller

Lords of Corruption by Kyle Mills

I started my book review blog in 2009 and I have read so many outstanding books that I wanted to share them again with my followers on #SegueSaturday. I first posted this review in April 2009. It is a fast read and a great thriller located in Africa. Enjoy! Dan settled back in his seat,… Continue reading Lords of Corruption by Kyle Mills

Action & Adventure, Africa, Book Promo

The Snowman of Zanzibar (Jason Green #1) by Gordon Wallis

Publication date:  March 13, 2018Genre:  Fiction/Action and AdventurePages:  289 Ex Rhodesian soldier Jason Green was frustrated and mildly depressed. The winter in London had been long and bitterly cold. The steady work as a freelance insurance fraud investigator was mundane and repetitive. This tedious monotony suddenly changes early on a frigid February morning when he is summoned to… Continue reading The Snowman of Zanzibar (Jason Green #1) by Gordon Wallis

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Africa, Book Review, Children's Fiction, Music

Sidikiba’s Kora Lesson by Ryan Thomas Skinner

This is the story of a young boy named Sidikiba who lives in a small town in West Africa.  He is the descendant of Jeli Mady Wuleng who, as Maude legend says, was a bard and storyteller who discovered the kora.  The kora is a harp played by the Maude people of West Africa. When… Continue reading Sidikiba’s Kora Lesson by Ryan Thomas Skinner