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Friday, July 18, 2025

 

Weekend Reads That’ll Make You Skip Brunch Plans



Weekend Reads That’ll Make You Skip Brunch Plans





Weekends are sacred. And nothing beats the joy of ditching the noise to dive into a gripping story. Whether you’re chasing prophecy in a fantasy realm or savoring slow-burn nostalgia, these binge-worthy picks promise you one thing: you'll lose track of time—in the best way.

1. Threads of a Prophecy – Stella Smith

Weekend Reads That’ll Make You Skip Brunch Plans


A rebel assassin. A cursed vision. And a world teetering on war. This fantasy epic blends destiny and danger with rich world-building and edge-of-your-seat storytelling.








2. Before We Say Goodbye – Toshikazu Kawaguchi


Weekend Reads That’ll Make You Skip Brunch Plans

From Japan’s beloved time-travel series, this installment offers more emotionally charged encounters at CafΓ© Funiculi Funicula. Quiet, reflective, and deeply moving.








3. The Thursday Murder Club – Richard Osman




Four elderly sleuths, one murder, and countless laughs. This cozy whodunnit hits all the right notes for weekend escapism—with charm and clever twists.







4. The Midnight Library – Matt Haig


Weekend Reads That’ll Make You Skip Brunch Plans


A surreal journey through life’s “what-ifs.” Existential yet comforting, it lets you explore regrets and possibilities with narrative warmth.







5. Bonus Pick Under ₹299: The Girl in Room 105 – Chetan Bhagat




Unputdownable and perfectly priced—great for new readers or mystery lovers on a budget. Buy now on Amazon









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Thursday, July 17, 2025

Masters of War by John H. Thomas – A Chilling War Thriller

Reviewed by: GetUrBook 
Genre: Political Thriller / Military Fiction
Published: 2024
Rating: ★★★★☆


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Why 'Masters of War' Is a Must-Read War Thriller

Masters of War by John H. Thomas drops readers deep into the heart of military conflict, not just with bullets and bombs, but with information, betrayal, and high-stakes espionage. This is not your average battlefield story—it’s a gripping political drama wrapped in a warzone, with every chapter revealing layers of secrets and shifting loyalties.

When an elite soldier is caught in the crossfire of an international conspiracy, the battle becomes more than just survival—it’s about truth, loyalty, and who really controls the war. The story unfolds across continents, boardrooms, and bunkers, blending military realism with shadowy politics.

Character Depth and Political Intrigue

John H. Thomas masterfully develops his characters—from haunted veterans to ruthless politicians—each one serving as a piece of a deadly puzzle. The dialogue is taut, the decisions brutal, and the pace relentless. There’s no hero in shining armor here—just gritty realism.

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Should You Read It?

Absolutely—if you love intelligent thrillers that merge military action with political depth. Masters of War makes you question who pulls the strings behind every war and why some truths are never meant to come out.

Final Verdict – GetUrBook Review

With compelling characters, a nerve-racking pace, and a plot full of international stakes, Masters of War is a powerful, gritty, and thought-provoking read. Highly recommended for fans of realistic military fiction and complex thrillers.

Next in the Series – Stay Tuned

πŸ“˜ Coming Up Next: We’ll soon be reviewing the next novel by John H. Thomas – Falling Angels. If you loved the world and writing style of Masters of War, you won’t want to miss what comes next. Follow us on @GetUrBook or bookmark this blog for updates!


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Wednesday, July 16, 2025

 Serves You Right by Orion Gregory – A Gritty Vigilante Thriller That Doesn’t Let You Breathe

What happens when justice is blind—and someone decides to sharpen its eyes?
In Serves You Right, Orion Gregory delivers a taut, atmospheric thriller where secrets don’t stay buried, and vengeance wears a badge—or perhaps a mask.




Set in Walsh County, Ohio, this mystery introduces us to Sydney Livingstone, an ex-tennis star turned rookie detective with more instinct than experience. But when a string of ruthless murders rocks her quiet community—each targeting criminals who’ve slipped through the cracks—it becomes clear that justice is being served… but not by the law.

As the body count rises, Sydney finds herself tangled in a deadly web of half-truths, departmental coverups, and an elusive figure known only as “The Enforcer.” With every step closer to the truth, the line between right and wrong blurs, leaving readers gasping for breath until the final reveal.

πŸ’₯ What makes it unforgettable?

  • Razor-sharp pacing that keeps you turning pages deep into the night

  • A morally complex protagonist you can root for

  • Twists that hit like a gut punch

  • A gritty, noir vibe balanced with emotional intensity

Orion Gregory’s writing is evocative yet precise—he paints suspense in short, loaded strokes, building tension with every chapter. Fans of Gillian Flynn, Karin Slaughter, and Michael Connelly will feel right at home here.


 

Author Interview with Orion Gregory, author of SERVES YOU RIGHT

 

1.     What was it like to read this thriller/mystery through the eyes of Detective Sydney Livingstone?

All of us has been the newcomer to a business or social setting at some time in our lives. We all understand how it feels difficult initially to fit in. Sydney was a competent and confident tennis player in her previous occupation, but the police academy brought a level of uncertainty. I could feel the stress she experienced as a first-year cop, especially when dealing with hardened detectives in a male-dominated occupation. But I think Sydney’s refusal to give up when facing seemingly insurmountable odds resonates with me. If I could have one trait of hers, that would be it.

 

2. Several characters in this novel – namely Fosterno, Griffith, and Cefalo – were outspoken, doing little to hide their true feelings. How do you feel about people in your life who display these types of characteristics?

I used to be like those people as a kid, and I found out it didn’t help me win any popularity contests. But as I grew into my teens years, I may have overcompensated in the other direction. I truly respect people who speak their minds and admire them to an extent. But I think there’s a middle ground somewhere in there, although I’ve never seemed to pinpoint exactly where that is. But I guess I’d rather have someone tell me something to my face than speak about me behind my back. Overall, I’d say I somewhat admire blatently upfront people, although I’m not sure I could ever be one of them.

 

3. Fosterno did everything in his power to protect someone who he viewed as a friend, even refusing to disclose the culprit on the audiotape (which was played after his death). How far would you go to protect a friend, even if your situation wasn’t as dire as Fosterno’s?

Very few people in this world will ever take a bullet for a friend, figuratively speaking. I would say I’ve only had a couple of friends in my life who would do so for me. I’d like to think I’m one of those people who would go down with the ship for another friend. Friendship to me means everything. I have recently lost some extremely close friends and that’s made me value those relationships even more. My mother always used to tell me to accept my friends with their faults. I still hold onto those words.

 

4. Syd often disclosed proprietary information to the individuals she felt she could truly trust. Do you feel she was valid in doing so, or did she demonstrate a degree of carelessness and risk?

Honestly, I think both apply in those situations. So far, many readers have admired Syd for her integrity, honesty, and her unwillingness to give up. But on the other side, she is a flawed person who often has to learn things the hard way. In the area of law enforcement, one big mistake can cost you your life. But I think Syd emerges from this novel as a person who will apply everything she’s learned to future adventures.

 

5.How do you feel about Syd and Enzo’s engagement? What do you foresee in the future for them?

I love both Syd and Enzo, and I certainly hope they are right for each other. They seemed to have patched things up about as well as a couple can, but Enzo’s deep concern about Syd’s safety as an officer still lingers. We already talked about compartmentalizing problems at work, I’m not sure if Enzo has the ability to do so. But I definitely think the love and respect are there, making the foundation for a solid relationship.

 

 

 

 SERVES YOU RIGHT By ORION GREGORY





Book Details:

Book Title:  Serves You Right by Orion Gregory
Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 300 pages 
Genre: Mystery / Thriller
Publisher:  Publish Authority
Release date:   July 8, 2025
Content Rating:  PG-13 + M: No explicit sex scenes, a couple of f-words, one suicide.
Book Description:

Rookie detective Sydney Livingstone thought she’d left the chaos of her tennis career behind when she joined the small Walsh County Police Department. But a shadowy figure known as "The Enforcer" has other plans. On the dark web, a vigilante is waging their own brand of justice, pushing Sydney to confront a force that threatens to unravel everything she holds dear.

As she investigates a disturbing series of events, including a stalker targeting a seasoned officer, Sydney must navigate the twisted maze of corruption, deception, and a growing conspiracy within her own department. With the media spotlight on Walsh County and danger closing in, will Sydney uncover the truth—or become its next victim?
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Meet the Author:

Orion Gregory spent the early part of his career as a writer in the newspaper, magazine, and advertising industries, where he was the recipient of several prestigious awards. The latter part of his working career consisted of more than 25 years in marketing/sales industry. He never forgot his love of writing during that time, and always vowed to return to his roots. Presently, Orion spends the majority of his time writing mystery/thriller novels when he’s not coaching or teaching tennis. He finds great pleasure in mentoring young people and improving the conditions of animals in need. His life revolves around his wife and two daughters, as well as the wonderful friends he has made along his journey. He subscribes to the theory that the only bad pun is the one left unsaid.

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Tuesday, July 15, 2025

 Interview with Angela Shaeffer

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What made you write a book about grief?

When I started writing The Things They Didn’t See, my dad had recently passed away and the different ways everyone grieved impacted me. (He had adult children, young teenage children from a second marriage, a youngish wife and many, many close friends and family.)

Additionally, two of my four children were in college and I had two young teens at home. I was getting more comfortable with their independence, but I could see how easy it was to focus on worries about misbehaving rather than enjoying who they were. Focusing on the wrong things can quickly turn into regrets, and I wanted to explore the lessons I’d learned.

 

How long did it take you to write The Things They Didn’t See?

I enrolled in writing classes ten years ago and started this book two years later when I got the courage to enroll in the novel writing series.

The accountability and deadlines kept me disciplined. I learned that I could always come up with a story no matter how challenging a prompt seemed at first. I’d write one paragraph. Then another about something completely different. Often a third and even a fourth. And every time one of those starts turned into a bigger idea that I was excited to follow.

Just start writing. Tell yourself you only need to write one paragraph of three completely different stories. You’ll find the one that speaks to you.

 

What came first, the plot or characters?

My first draft was mostly dialogue. It comes pretty naturally to me and I definitely understood the characters and their personalities by the time I was through. I imagined a scenario and placed them in it to find out what they’d say and what conflicts appeared.

It wasn’t until my second draft that I added setting and body language. Describing setting and action is more challenging for me.

 

What advice would you give a new writer, someone just starting out?

Enroll in a writing class (I took online courses from UCLA extension). I thrived with the accountability of weekly homework, workshopping and critique, and the camaraderie of classmates of all ages from all over the globe.

Also, people watching and eavesdropping is fertile ground for fantastic story starts. Write the good stuff in your phone or in a notebook and keep it with you at all times.

 

Do you have another profession besides writing?

I’m fifty-four years old and have been a stay-at-home mom to one daughter and three boys from when my oldest was born when I was twenty-five, until my youngest went to college in 2023. Alongside raising my kids, I had an unintentional career as a person who said yes to every volunteer request.

I loved being involved in my kids’ schools, sports and at our church, and forged many friendships and thrived as I love organizing people, events and things. Then one year I didn’t love it anymore. I needed a change and that was when I remembered my dream to write a book and I enrolled in writing classes.

 

What do you like to do when you are not writing?

I exercise every day, either road bike or hike and some type of strength training. My husband and I travel a lot—either to visit our children who live away, to our cabin in the San Juan Mountains, or to see a new place in the world. Within the last year we took a cruise to Antarctica; toured Croatia and Prague; and spent a week in the Cotswalds and London.

When I’m home I always have some volunteer responsibility or organization project to keep me busy. It’s protecting my writing time that’s more of the challenge.

 

On my bedside table:

I’m waiting to read Fredrik Backman’s My Friends until I have time to read without stopping. I love to savor his books. Also, The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion, Volume 8 by Beth Brower. A happy, delightful series—Anne of Green Gables meets Pride and Prejudice with a smattering of Jane Eyre.

 


 

Book Details:

Book Title:  THE THINGS THEY DIDN'T SEE by Angela Shaeffer
Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 358 pages 
GenreWomen's Fiction, Family Saga
Publisher:  Wander Lane Press
Release date:   June 2025
Content Rating PG + M: Mild profanity with some mature themes (self harm, suicide attempt)   

 
🌊 The Things They Didn’t See by Angela Shaeffer – A Heart-Wrenching Tale of Love, Loss & Family


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In The Things They Didn’t See, author Angela Shaeffer delivers a raw and tender exploration of family resilience in the face of unimaginable grief.   The Things They Didn’t See by Angela Shaeffer – Family, Grief & Healing | GetUrBook When the Monroe family loses their teenage son, Connor, in a tragic boating accident, life at Lake Koda is forever changed. What unfolds is not just a story of sorrow—but a powerful portrait of how family bonds bend, break, and heal under emotional weight.


Things they didn't see

Told from alternating perspectives, Shaeffer masterfully captures the emotional silence between loved ones—the things unsaid, the truths buried deep, and the quiet strength that emerges when everything else falls apart. Jill’s struggle to stay emotionally afloat, Matt’s conflict between responsibility and regret, and Jake’s silent rebellion all paint a vivid picture of a family battling stormy waters—alone yet together.

What makes this novel stand out is its authentic portrayal of how family love doesn't always look perfect—but it's enduring. Despite the isolation each character feels, the undercurrent of care and longing for connection remains. The book reminds us that in the aftermath of loss, it is often our shared history and unspoken devotion that hold us together.

Whether you're a fan of emotional fiction or stories that reflect the quiet heroism of everyday families, this book is a must-read. The Things They Didn’t See doesn’t just tug at your heart—it asks you to look deeper at the people closest to you and to cherish every unspoken moment.

4.5/5 – A deeply human novel about grief, family, and the strength of love.