R.L. Herron Book Reviews
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Reichold Street
Readers Favorite Gold Medal Winner "... the characters are bold, plot twists surprising, and the point - we never fully know a person's story - heartbreakingly clear .... Skillfully written & emotionally charged..." ~ Kirkus Reviews "5-STARS! Herron is a master of the art of character development...!" ~ Lorraine Carey for Readers' Favorite "Masterfully written ... highly recommended!" ~ Barnes & Noble Review "A microcosm of working-class America during the turbulent Vietnam era...!" ~ Jean Bicknell for Readers' Favorite "... don’t let this one slip under the radar...!" ~ TopBookReviewers, March 2013 "Herron's characters come to life ... it's easy to recommend this book...!" ~ Anne Baker for Readers' Favorite “You’re in for a good read ...” ~ Compulsion Reads "... skillful writing style … really well-done … a very strong and talented writer ..." ~ Judge, Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards (November 2015) |
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One Way Street
Readers' Favorite 5-STARS! "... a mesmerizing thriller that can haunt you long after you put the book down ...!" ~ Maria Beltran for Readers' Favorite "... 5 STARS! ... ranks with some of the best war-related literature I've read ... a memorable book ..." ~ Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite "This author has proven his accomplishment with two great stories ...he is here to stay." ~ TopBookReviewers, January 2015 "... a very good drama … excellent research ... presented through the eyes of the characters …" ~ Judge, Writrer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards (November 2015) |
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Street Light
Shelf Unbound - One of 100 Notable Books for 2015 "... 5 STARS! ... hard to put down ..." ~ Jessyca Garcia for Readers' Favorite "... a master craftsman ... grabbing the reader and transporting them into the story ..." ~ Brian MacLearn, award-winning author of "Against the Current" "Herron makes his mark again ... he has definitely come into his own as an author ..." ~ TopBookReviewers, July 2015 "... one of the 100 Notable Books for 2015 ..." ~ Shelf Unbound Magazine |
Dead End Street
Readers' Favorite 5-STARS!
"... slow burning, character-driven thriller ... exceptional in structure and presentation ... talent in portraying characters, dialogue, and interaction with each other... great read ..."
~ Lex Allen for Readers’ Favorite
"... poignant and moving ... highly recommended ..."
~ Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite
Readers' Favorite 5-STARS!
"... slow burning, character-driven thriller ... exceptional in structure and presentation ... talent in portraying characters, dialogue, and interaction with each other... great read ..."
~ Lex Allen for Readers’ Favorite
"... poignant and moving ... highly recommended ..."
~ Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite
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Zebulon
Readers Favorite Silver Medal Winner "... quirky, humorous, sad and thought-provoking ... well worth your time ...!" ~ Amazon Review "... certain to leave you wanting more ...!" ~ Amazon Review "Be prepared to ooh, ahh, curse and sigh ... you can't read these quietly ...!" ~ Siobhan McKinney, Writer & Editor, Northern Ireland "A highly imaginative author with a great sense of wit and style ...!" ~ Tamera Lawrence for Readers' Favorite |
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Tinker
"Well done!" ~ Amazon Review "Beautifully written ...!" ~ Darin Godby for Readers' Favorite "The lead story 'Tinker' ... although melancholy and sad ... is really a beautiful love story ..." ~ Amazon Review |
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Blood Lake
Readers' Favorite Bronze Medal Winner "...extremely original ..." ~ Carla Trueheart for Readers' Favorite "... ominous thriller ... " ~ TopBookReviewers - June 2016 "... powerful ... well developed characters... an atmospheric tale ..." ~ BookLife Prize in Fiction (Publishers Weekly) "... First Place - Horror ... " ~ TopShelf Indie Book-of-the-Year - December 2018 |
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