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Book Reviews
BENNING'S WAR By Jeffrey M. Keenan
This is a story set during the American revolution and of one sergeants mental and physical battles during it. Sergeant
Isaac Benning watched his comrade's slaughter in the Battle of the Waxhaws and reurned home shortly after. Accompanied by
his brothers, he sets off to warn settlers of Indian raids that were spurred on by the British Army in an attempt to end the
revolt against the crown. They befriend three orphaned children and take them home to the Benning homestead. Shortly after
his arrival, he is persuaded to reenlist and is off to aid in the American cause once more. This time he is reluctantly accompanied
by his younger brother Joseph. This was a very well written tale and a pleasure to read. Once started it was hard to put
down until the last page. It gave a good look into the life of a soldier and the effects of war on the individual as well
as those around them. I highly recommend this book and it is available at www.epress-online.com
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Chaos by Felecia Ellis
When office manager Donna Pritchard is found murdered everyone is a suspect, and glad to be rid of her. It is up to Detective
David Wilson to sort through everyone's motive and find the killer. Just like all great mysteries, just when you think you
have it figured out, you get thrown another curveball that leaves you guessing up till the last page. Mrs. Ellis did a great
job at keeping me wondering who it could be, and reading up to the very end. She did a great job of setting the scenes and
made me feel like I was right in the story. The characters were very believable and well thought out. The story moved along
at a good pace and didn't lag in action. This was a very good book and I look forward to reading Mrs. Ellis's other book
Mistaken Murder. This book is available at Amazon.com.
Mistaken Murder by Felecia Ellis
When Jeff Harris returns home from a business trip, he finds his wife Francis has been murdered. Detectives David
Wilson and Liz Coleman are determined to find the killer and bring him to justice. This is not easy, since there are
virtually no clues, and it appears that everyone loved Francis. When it is discovered that she was pregnant, the case
becomes personal for the Detectives. Felecia has brought back characters from her first book, Chaos, in this very well
written story of murder and whodunnit. The story draws the reader in from page one and keeps them in suspense right
up to the moment the killer is brought to justice. I was left guessing right up to the surprise twist at the end.
Felecia did a great job of making the characters come to life and making the reader feel like they are right there watching
the events unfold. It was a very enjoyable read and I can't wait to see what she has in store next. This book is available
at Amazon.com and Lulu.com.
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