Hello and welcome to my BOOK REVIEW: “Panama” by C.S Boyack.
MEET THE AUTHOR:
I was born in a town called Elko, Nevada. I like to tell everyone I was born in a small town in the 1940s. I’m not quite that old, but Elko has always been a little behind the times. This gives me a unique perspective of earlier times, and other ways of getting by. Some of this bleeds through into my fiction.
I moved to Idaho right after the turn of the century, and never looked back. My writing career was born here, with access to other writers and critique groups I jumped in with both feet.
I like to write about things that have something unusual. My works are in the realm of science fiction, paranormal, and fantasy. The goal is to entertain you for a few hours. I hope you enjoy the ride.
BLURB:
Ethan and Coop are sent to the construction zone along the Panama Canal. They have some experience with strange phenomenon, but nothing prepared them for this.
They are faced with civil war, Carlist pretenders to the thrones of France and Spain, an invading Spanish army, and another from Hell itself. They’ll be lucky to survive, let alone take care of anything while they’re down there.
This story is based upon the construction of the canal, Panamanian independence, international cooperation, and a few celebrity cameos. Even the magic takes on an international flavor.
Ghosts and Voodoo are one thing, but they have no idea what waits along the isthmus.
MY REVIEW: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟An utterly Captivating reading experience!
I have read and reviewed another book by this talented author, and was consequently eager to begin this work. This is a marvelous blend of genres. Author C.S Boyack possesses that rare talent of seamlessly blending Historical fact and entertaining fiction together to create a story that is as informative as it is entertaining. I ask no more than that from an author. I was most assuredly captured by rich and divergent characters, so skillfully crafted that they breathed on the page.
Author Boyack has a unique style. He captured me immediately with the introduction of the Ghost whisperer, Ethan, and his delightfully different cohort, witchdoctor in the making that is Coop.
Many reviewers have covered the basis of the plot, which to say the least is threaded together with the skill of a spider spinning a sparkling web.
This authors’ ability to write wonderful dialogue, combined with a depth of characterization that brings the sounds, scents and imagery into the readers mind, is inspired. There is humor here, and it appears throughout this book, with a deft and certain touch that made me smile and take these diverse characters to my heart.
A stunning combination of fact, mystery, and the supernatural, ensure that this work will linger in my memory and have me seeking more of Author C.S Boyacks’ work.
I can’t recommend this book highly enough.
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Craig’s mind is a true wonderland – all his other books have that special quirky sparkle too! Panama is my lasting favourite as well. 😀
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So glad Panama stuck with you all this time. Wonderland, that’s a nice way of putting it.
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You captured it exactly, Jan. I love exploring the ‘wonderland’ of Craig’s creations. Thanks so much for stopping by.😁
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Panama is such an unusual read. I thought it was exceptionally well done too. Nice review, Soooz, and congrats to Craig!
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Thank you, Mae.
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Thanks for stopping by, Mae Clair! I love books that don’t fit snugly into a preconceived genre. Panama, ticked all my boxes.
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What a great surprise. I’m so glad you enjoyed this one. I had a blast researching and writing it.
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Your enjoyment shines through clearly in your work, Craig. A writer who loves the creative process has a way of communicating that love with his words.😊
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Now I’m blushing. Good thing I have the beard.
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Reblogged this on Entertaining Stories and commented:
I found this wonderful review of Panama while I was at lunch today. Stop by Soooz’s blog to check it out, and consider following this wonderful blogger while you’re there.
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Thanks so much, Craig. I love spreading the word on books I enjoyed as much as this one.
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Thank you again.
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Thanks for sharing this post. It really helps.
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Your welcom
I love your books
Which my books were good as yours
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Appreciate the vote of confidence. Never sell yourself short. This is a journey, and I think every book is better than the one before. I’m sure you will have a similar experience.
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Adding this to my TBR list.
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I think you’ll really enjoy it, Joan.😊
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I’m honored, Joan.
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Wonderful review. I’m a Boyack fan too!
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Craig has been a blogging buddy for a while – nice to see his book reviewed!
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Hi, Noelle! I love Craigs’ work and this is the second of his books I’ve reviewed. Thanks so much for stopping by!😊
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