Pennyworth Books

“Quiet Teacher” by Arthur Rosenfeld is an engaging sequel to his first Xenon Pearl martial arts thriller “The Cutting Season.” It picks up shortly after where the first novel ended, so I really do recommend reading them in order. It’s full of action, mystery, Chinese mysticism, medical fiction, and martial arts. I really enjoyed reading it.

However, I must say that I enjoyed it right to the end, but then didn’t like the very end. I won’t give it away, and I’m sure others will like the ending. I didn’t. It just didn’t fit with the character for me. With that said, I still thought it was a great book and enjoyed almost every page. I liked the story, felt for the main character, Xenon, and especially liked the portions regarding martial arts.

The continuing adventure of neurosurgeon Xenon Pearl delves deeper into the urges toward violence and the voices and visions…

Spanning over 122 kilometers in length, Fraser Island can be discovered diagonally opposite to the southern coast of Queensland, off the Hervey Bay shore. Covering a total area of roughly 184,000 hectares and measuring 30 kilometers in width, at its widest point, this outstandingly pretty Island is known as the biggest sand island in the globe. It is also a proud member of the world Heritage List due to its wonderful natural environment.

With archaeological sites indicating the tribe was living on the Island over five thousand years back, they coincidentally named the Island K’Gari, meaning nirvana. Western European history was only thought to have started in 1802, when Matthew Flinders explored the area. Other occupants of the Island included escaped convicts and shipwreck survivors like Eliza Fraser, who in turn had the Island named after her. Now, Fraser Island is a wonderful place to go to and a very recommended…

Blinded By the Darkness

Author: Tony Burton

ISBN: 0977840247 / Publisher: Honey Locust Press

Page Count: 200

A page-turner with a steady pulse, Blinded By the Darkness will be treasured by mystery readers of all ages when crime and murder intrude on a rural church setting catapulting Pastor Thomas Wilson into a struggle for his life and the future of his church.

Author Tony Burton blends a balance of mystery, action and suspense in this slice of life setting in a rural community where circumstances thrust Pastor Thomas Wilson into a whodunit when severe stomach cramps send 20% of his small congregation scurrying for the nearest restroom. The mysterious illness halts a fund-raising event meant to kick off plans for building a new church, and drives Wilson to his knees in prayer. Evidence leads the Pastor to suspects within his congregation while the church races against deadlines imposed by the man who donated the…