Category: Book Review

THE SHADOW OF WAR by TSJ is a 2023 CYGNUS Award Semi-Finalist

The Shadow of War is a 2023 CYGNUS Award Semi-Finalist

The underwater heist published by Fitzhenry & Whiteside, Ltd. in 2022 is continuing to make waves!

Readers’ Favorite Reviews A BLANKET OF STEEL!

Readers’ Favorite Reviews A Blanket of Steel!

And it is very, very good indeed!

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Kirkus Reviews: THE SHADOW OF WAR is an “Indie Worth Discovering!”

In This Month’s Kirkus Reviews Magazine:  The Shadow of War by TSJ is an “Indie Worth Discovering!”

Kirkus Reviews!  I am so proud of this book!  The Shadow of War is an underwater heist/thriller with a diverse cast and a gripping story.  The listing is in the November issue of Kirkus Reviews.

SFcrowsnest Reviews THE SHADOW OF WAR!

SFcrowsnest Reviews The Shadow of War!

“Any good heist consists of three components: a team, a plan and something worth stealing. ‘The Shadow Of War’, the fifth novel in Timothy S. Johnston’s ‘Rise Of Oceania’ series, has all three.”

Robert J. Sawyer Blurbs THE SHADOW OF WAR

Robert J. Sawyer on THE SHADOW OF WAR

I’m thrilled to present his blurb, below.  I’m unsure what makes me happier:  the fact that he liked the book, or the fact that he read my words.

Author Michael Libling Reviews THE SHADOW OF WAR

Author Michael Libling Reviews THE SHADOW OF WAR

… And it’s another superb review.  I couldn’t be happier with how this thriller turned out.  Thanks to Mr. Libling for the review … coming from the author of Hollywood North:  A Novel in Six Reels … it has left me gobsmacked.

Readers’ Favorite Reviews THE SHADOW OF WAR … They Loved It!

Readers’ Favorite Reviews THE SHADOW OF WAR

I’m thrilled with the Five Star Review.  The last three sentences in particular …