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The Adventures of Lucky and Mr. Pickle series of children's books follows two dogs. Lucky, a senior dog with a disability, and Mr. Pickle, a newly adopted puppy. When complete, the series will span nine books divided into three separate trilogies. Each group of three books takes place at a different point in time. We follow the dogs as they learn to become friends, brothers, and family.

With their diverse backgrounds, the two dogs have a lot to learn during their escapades. Each story is designed to teach young readers a valuable story, touching on areas such as adoption, blended families, bullying, patience, and trust.

These books are targeted at children ages 8-12. Younger children may need their parents to read to them, but eventually, they will be able to read on their own. These chapter books do not contain pictures and are meant to get kids interested in fictional novels.

The stories deal with adoption, diverse families, disabilities, and even ageism. All of the books are designed to teach positive lessons, while entertaining with laughter and maybe even some tears now and then.

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"Filled with suspense, mystery, and intrigue, Dawn of Eve is an absorbing page-turner from start to finish. If you enjoyed movies like Child's Play or Orphan, you're going to love Dawn of Eve. Author MJ Howson brilliantly captures Dawn's descent into madness and keeps you guessing about the mystery behind Eve's past until the very end. The climax is unsettling and unpredictable yet thoroughly entertaining. I found the characters multi-layered and three-dimensional, which made them compelling to read. The plot moves quickly, and the twists keep your eyes glued to the pages. The narrative is filled to the brim with tension and intrigue that make it an immersive experience. Dawn of Eve is a tale of revenge and horror that I highly recommend to anyone who enjoys a well- crafted thriller."

https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/dawn-of-eve

The American Fiction Awards, sponsored by American Book Fest, is one of the largest mainstream book award competitions in the United States. FASTER is a finalist in the genre Thriller/Technothriller. You can read the full list of winners and finalists at the following link.

http://www.americanbookfest.com/americanfictionawards/2021afafullresults.html

"Tallow by MJ Howson is a truly captivating story which builds momentum and intrigue, unraveling a little more information with each page. The relationships and dynamics between the characters are realistic and interesting. The author truly knows how to build suspense and draw the reader into the world of the characters. The story is really hard to put down because the action and suspense are continuous, with great conflict and plot twists to keep you engaged. I couldn't help but compare the style of narrative and plot to the great Roald Dahl. If you love a great mystery around the subject of myth and legend then you will certainly enjoy this."

https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/tallow