Jump by David Stokes.

Jump is a 206 KB screenplay that was first performed at the Hop Poles in Hammersmith, London in April 2008. This play features 4 characters in 4 scenes. In scenes 1 and 4 there are 2 girls, Bibi and Tilly. In scenes 2 and 3 there are 2 men, Carl and Ted. One man is standing by an open window on the 9th floor, intending to jump to his suicide.

This is a strange book to read as it is not a novel or a short story. Being a screenplay it is just a listing of each characters words. It is not easy on the brain or eye because each paragraph will start with the actors name, eg Bibi: or Carl: - so that mentally you may think that Bibi: Hello - means Tilly says "Bibi, Hello".

Your reading experience is like listening to 2 seperate pairs of people having a long conversation. You feel like an eavesdropper. It is also like listening to a play on the radio.

As a play, I thought Jump was disappointing. As a book I thought Jump failed big time. The dialogue between the characters is nothing special. The humour is rather weak. The thoughts on suicide are quite shallow and I would be happy for all the characters to jump. This screenplay does not work as a book. Jump is simply a POOR read and I shall vote it only 2 stars. There are lots of good books going for free on the Amazon Kindle, so I suggest you give Jump the MISS.

In the Beginning by Abby L. Vandiver.

In the Beginning is a tale of two mysteries. One involves a conspiracy surrounding the Dead Sea Scrolls and the other grabs the reader to uncover the hidden agenda behind this book. Abby has an interesting writing style. She uses that very feminine tactic of planting an idea in the readers mind with a hint, then bringing it up again later with a nag and finally repeating what has happened before.

This novel starts with a bold prologue declaring a prophetic vision. Chapter 1 begins in Israel during 1949 with the discovery and translation of the Dead Sea Scrolls. In Chapter 2 we jump to America in 1997 and meet our heroine Dr. Justin Dickerson, a biblical archaeologist. Her parts of this novel are written in the first person.

In the Beginning then swaps time zones quite frequently as Abby hints and nags at what is going on until Chapter 20 when it settles down to 1997.  Justin is set on her quest to discover the truth behind the Dead Sea Scrolls. Woven into the story are many issues for the reader to think about and form their own opinions.

I really enjoyed reading this novel which Abby finished writing in 2012. It is available as a 487 KB Amazon Kindle eBook. It is an unusual read because you are always wondering about any hidden agendas. You wonder if this story is one big metaphor and Justin is a spokesperson for certain global issues. All the hints are there but you are uncertain how this story will end.

A big part of this novel is the family life that Justin shares with the reader. Family life has it's joys and excitements, which shows easily as when Justin gets heated Abby enters many typos into the script that were never edited out! Do not let this lack of proof reading put you off as this book is a very good read. It puts many of life's little wonders into perspective as you roll along with this conspiracy tale about the Dead Sea Scrolls. Abby has written a lovely book that is a refreshing change from big name author conspiracy novels. She certainly has that female way of telling a story. After 22 years of being happily married to my wife Gail, it was like her telling the story on our sofa. I fell in love with this book and Justin's character comes across so strong, it feels like she is an old friend. Because this book has been written with such great feminine passion, I will vote it the top score of 5 stars.

When you get to the Epilogue at the end, which is set in America during 2000, it all slowly starts to make sense in your mind. What Abby has done is rather clever and very subtle. After a couple of hours after you have finished this book you realize the back story and the hidden agendas.

Inside Out by Truman Pedersen.

Chris Gunning is an undercover Police Officer working for Wiltshire Constabulary. He is highly trained and works on many potentially dangerous missions. His latest case is to help take down a paedophile ring.

Inside Out is not just a regular crime thriller. This book is a roller coaster ride of emotions and suspicions. The language that Truman Pedersen uses is spot on and he clearly knows the nature of the beast. Readers who do not know much about paedophilia will learn a lot from this book as Truman's research is intelligent and he truly understands how peoples' minds work. For readers who already know about paedophiles, they will spot the warning signs straight away! You read the text with it's colourful language outlining desire and it shouts out "PAEDO" to you. As you meet new characters you think, "I have my doubts about them". Then you start to doubt the Wiltshire Constabulary and wonder just how big this paedophile ring actually is.

Inside Out is a 418 KB eBook that was written in 2013. It has a lovely up-to-date social commentary on many of the lifestyle issues running in Britain today. Guardian readers would love this book for it's social observations alone!

I really enjoyed reading Inside Out because Truman's writing is simply top quality. The development of all his characters is terrific as he captures the person's soul. Inside Out is an exciting book and although it covers paedophilia, I do not think any of the content would offend an adult reader.

There are no slow or dull parts in this novel and the ending makes you wonder who you can trust and just how much people will give up for their impulse. I finished this book and thought there was only one way I could vote - the top score of 5 stars. Inside Out is Truman's first novel and he is an author to watch.

House of Teeth by Craig Caudill.

House of Teeth is a short story of just 286 KB and it was written in 2012. This eBook is a creepy tale of 2 characters who meet over the internet. It has a lovely dark humour that lets the reader form their own opinion of the characters. Slowly you understand that Phil might not be all he claims and the alarm bells start ringing.

I enjoyed reading this short story as it was real quirky. This tale was focused towards an end where you thought you knew what was coming but there is a twist. Okay, this story could do with some proof reading to tidy the text but it is still a good read and I vote it 4 stars.

Craig has taken some risks with the subject matter as some readers may find the plot a little uncomfortable. The shock value is eased with the excellent humour and at the end you can see the funny side of this tale. There is also a good social message and perspective for you to take away before you move on to your next book.

The Girl in the Window by Blind Cupid.

This is a very short story of just 95 KB that has been written in 2013. It is a first person erotic tale of a woman living alone. She welcomes the reader into her world.

I really enjoyed this tiny eBook as it was so refreshing. The writing is intelligent and adult. It explores peoples' relationship with voyeurism and the two way traffic sought by exhibitionists. She illustrates the casual wonder we all have when we glance at strangers near an open window. There is a voyeur in each of us and she tells us exactly why. The Girl in the Window is a story of hope. A hope that both the exhibitionist and the voyeur will meet, that they both understand that there is a chance of being there for each other.

The Girl in the Window is a fantasy that is expertly told. It is not a lads' mag cheap and vulgar story. It is a thinking man's dream, a dream of wonder that I get when I take my dog out into our garden at night and glance towards my neighbour's window. Blind Cupid understands the psychology behind peoples' innocent fantasies and has woven that into this sexy little tale.

The Girl in the Window is a great showcase to present the talent of this author in writing a bright and refreshing erotic story in a clear and intelligent adult style. I can find nothing wrong with this short story and I vote it the top score of 5 stars.

False gods: the ecstasy by Cy Black.

23 year old Natasha Flynn is a new graduate recruit to a London bank. Thrust into a new job and knowing nobody, Natasha meets Sebastian Butler and they fall in love.

This 688 KB eBook was written in 2013 and it is a love story. There is romance in the air as Natasha clearly enjoys herself at work and at play. Natasha only has eyes for Sebastian but she does get involved with 3 other men. Natasha is not a likeable character as she is a free loader. Natasha spends a lot of time with men eating and drinking but NOT ONCE does she put her hand in her purse and pay for anything!

The author tries hard with this novel. The characters are well developed and the vocabulary is extensive. The plot has lots of detail and a very clear picture is painted of what is going on. However the writing is tiresome as it describes at great length peoples' eyes and hair. Setting the scene is one thing but these long winded descriptions are a real drag. This author shows promise by using a rich vocabulary but is gravely let down by a total lack of storytelling ability. A good storyteller hooks the reader into the tale that grips their imagination. False Gods is a very easy novel to put down as it is about as interesting as listening to pleasantries from a supermarket check out girl - okay in passing but not the subject of a whole book.

There is some sex and drug use in this novel but nothing to get excited or offended about. Basically it is a long tale about flirting, courting and eating out, where Natasha never pays a penny but has a good time.

I did not enjoy reading False Gods, I thought it was a drag. False Gods fails to entertain and becomes a bore. There is no thrill or surprise when you plough through this story.This book can be a warning to men about women being a prick tease while all they want is a paid-for night out. The author always refers to Natasha as the heroine but I can think of a better name to describe her more honestly!

Natasha plays the field and at the end Sebastian goes on holiday without her, promising to let her know which way their relationship will go on his return. So this novel has an inconclusive and bad ending that invites the reader to buy the follow-on book.

I will not be following on with the free loading adventures of Natasha and hope that she has a lonely life in her Notting Hill bedsit with it's shared bathroom. I vote False Gods only 2 stars and suggest readers give it a MISS.

Entangled (A Vice Game novel) by Alice Cooper.

Phoebe Walters is walking home in the rain when she spots a teenage girl ready to jump off a bridge to kill herself. Phoebe saves Anna from committing suicide and meets her handsome brother Tristan. But the story does not end there because Phoebe becomes entangled in Anna and Tristan's strange family.

Entangled is a fine story that is written in the first person. Phoebe is a kind hearted 23 year old woman and this book is about love. It explores the very different kinds of love that people can share with one another. It is also about hope and the old adage of love will find a way.

Alice Cooper develops her characters well in this novel. I quickly found a warmth for Phoebe, Anna and Tristan. All families have histories and secrets, this family is no different. Entangled shows how a family can struggle when things change and members push their own agendas.

I enjoyed reading this book because of it's tremendous warmth. The storyline progresses at a good pace and there is plenty going on. I got to the end and I thought "Ah! That's nice".

Proof-reading was missing from this novel which is available as a 293 KB eBook. These word errors took some of my enjoyment away from this book as my brain made sense of the puzzled words. Alice Cooper even designed the cover herself and misspelled the title as Entagled. This novel was written in 2013 and although there are some sex scenes, they are rather tame and should not offend your grandmother.

Entangled is an okay read and I vote it 3 stars. It is a pleasing read that rolls along and is great for a beach holiday, where love for you, may be in the air.