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Heather Cranmer (2721 KP) created a post

Sep 8, 2021 (Updated Sep 8, 2021)  
If you love Western historical fiction, be sure to read an excerpt from RIO BONITO by Preston Lewis Author on my blog, and enter the giveaway to win signed copies of the first two books in the Three Rivers Trilogy!

https://alltheupsandowns.blogspot.com/2021/09/book-blog-tour-and-giveaway-rio-bonito.html

**BOOK SYNOPSIS**
With Lincoln County teetering on the edge of lawless turmoil, small rancher Wes Bracken avoids taking sides, but his goal is complicated by his devotion to what he sees as justice and by his friendship with William H. Bonney, who’s developing a reputation as Billy the Kid.

As Lincoln County devolves into explosive violence, Bracken must skirt the edge of the law to guarantee the survival of his family, his spread, and his dream. But dangers abound from both factions for a man refusing to take sides. Before the Lincoln County War culminates on the banks of the Rio Bonito during a five-day shootout in Lincoln, Bracken is accused of being both a vigilante and a rustler. As the law stands idly by, Bracken’s ranch is torched, and his wife is assaulted by the notorious outlaw Jesse Evans. Survival trumps vengeance, though, as Bracken tries to outlast the dueling factions aimed at destroying him.

At every turn Bracken must counter the devious ploys of both factions and fight against lawmen and a court system skewed to protect the powerful and politically connected. Against overwhelming odds, Bracken challenges the wicked forces arrayed against him in hopes of a better life for himself, for his family, and for New Mexico Territory. And throughout it all, Bracken stands in the growing shadow of his sometime pal, Billy the Kid.
      
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Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated The Wicked Cometh in Books

Jan 1, 2018  
The Wicked Cometh
The Wicked Cometh
Laura Carlin | 2018 | Mystery, Romance
8
9.3 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
Enjoyable, easy read
Rich in atmosphere, characterisation and vocabulary, this historical fiction follows the character of Hester White, an 18-year-old living in squalid conditions in 19th century London. A carriage accident may well prove her salvation - passenger, the charismatic Calder Brock, seems determined to rescue her from the gutter, his sister Rebekah to be entrusted with her education.

Following closely in Sarah Waters' footsteps, this is a Victorian pastiche that returns to those perennials of murder, identity, prostitution and female survival. Carlin writes with fluency and conjures up a grim, dank, seedy London where the only sanctuary for our heroine is in female friendship

While this is an enjoyable read, it does feel more generic than original, and there are some clumsy tricks such as the extended death-bed confession/life-story at the end. Great for fans of Victoriana.
  
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Kayla Ackerman (15 KP) rated The Descent (2005) in Movies

Jun 5, 2019  
The Descent (2005)
The Descent (2005)
2005 | Horror
10
8.1 (28 Ratings)
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Character development (8 more)
Good scares
Simple, but effective plotline
Atmospheric music
Conveys the character's experience to the audience
Great set design
Likable characters with individual personalities
No severe horror cliche pitfalls
Claustrophobia and genuine scares create a full experience for the audience
An amazing horror
Six female friends go on an adventure to explore some caves in the Appalachian mountains, where things don't go quite to plan. Focusing on Sarah, we follow the girls in their struggle for survival as they face claustrophobia, darkness, unstable footing, and the things that lurk in the caves.

It's a simple plot that allows us to focus on the characters themselves, each with their own distinct personalities. You get to know the 6 girls in a short amount of time and you can see their struggles and fears.

Genuinely terrifying, well worth a watch.
  
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Matthew Krueger (10051 KP) rated Blade (1998) in Movies

Jul 21, 2019  
Blade (1998)
Blade (1998)
1998 | Action, Horror, Sci-Fi
6
7.4 (31 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Bloody vampires
Blade- was the start of the blade triolgy. Personality to me, i think the second one is the best. But i do like this one as well.

The plot: A half-mortal, half-immortal is out to avenge his mother's death and rid the world of vampires. The modern-day technologically advanced vampires he is going after are in search of his special blood type needed to summon an evil god who plays a key role in their plan to execute the human race.

I thought wesley snipes as blade was a good choice. I liked him alot in the this film and the second one. The threed one not so much.

Blade mixs vampires with action, violence, gore, survival, horror and demons togther.

Overall this film was a good start to a underrated triolgy.
  
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Kaz (232 KP) rated I Am Legend (2007) in Movies

Jul 21, 2019 (Updated Jul 21, 2019)  
I Am Legend (2007)
I Am Legend (2007)
2007 | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
8
7.4 (35 Ratings)
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The acting (0 more)
The C.G.I and the rushed ending (0 more)
A Good Film
Whilst I don't think this is as dark or delves as much into human psyche and the fight for survival as the original book by Richard Matheson does, I do think that this is a very good film.

Will Smith plays an emotive, believable role. I particularly liked the interaction he has with Sam, his dog. This has a lot of emotional moments, and a few jump scares too

The only negatives I could comment on about this film, are firstly, I didn't like the C.G.I 'infected'. They looked too fake to be scary. Also, I thought the ending to this film was a bit rushed.

Whilst there are some changes from the book, I do think that this is a really good film adaptation