A review by bwagner
D is for Dinosaur by Rhonda Parrish

4.0

D is for Dinosaur is the fourth book in the Alphabet Anthologies series. This anthology was written by multiple authors that include Rhonda Parrish, L.S. Johnson, Laura Vanarendonk Baugh, Beth Cato, BD Wilson, Cory Cone, Simon Kewin, Samantha Kymmell-Harvey, C.S. MacCath, KV Taylor, Michael M. Jones, Brittany Warman, Gary B Phillips, Suzanne J Willis, Megan Engelhardt, Michael Fosburg, Jeanne Kramer-Smyth, Pete Adin, Alexandra Seidel, Michael B. Tager, Amanda C. Davis, Lynn Hardaker, Sara Cleto, Jonathan C Parrish, Michael Kellar, Hal J. Friesten, and Andrew Bourelle. These authors where presented with a challenge to create stories about dinosaurs. Remember not all dinosaurs are animals, they can exist in human beings too. Find out in these twenty-six stories what kind of dinosaurs are really out there.

A by Michael M. Jones is a story about an angry 16 year old that is angry at the world. What she dreams at night will shock you. Then one day she meets another girl. Do they have more in common then they realize? Will they become friends?

B by Simon Kewin is a story about a girl being bullied. Then one day she seems to have enough and decides to get revenge. When she decides to follow her bully, what will she find? Are things as they seem? Will she change her mind about getting revenge?

C by Brittany Warman is a story about a bird that explains what life growing up is like. Find out what the bird says and what happens when it times to leave the nest. What will happen to this bird and its family?

D by C.S. MacCath is a story about someone wanting revenge. Who can they trust, if anyone? Will they trust the wrong person? Will they finally get justice?

E by Gary B Phillips is a story about a photographer that has suffered some tragedies. Find out what happens and what the story is behind her tragedies.

F by L.S. Johnson is a story about being so obsessed with something that it starts taking over your whole life. Find out what the character is so obsessed about. Is there some truth to what they are saying or is he really just crazy? Will his changes cost him his life?

G by Suzzanne J. Willis is a story about war, revenge, kidnapping, it has just about anything you could want in a story like this. There are twists and turns on every page. Find out who wins the war or does anyone win?

H by Megan Engelhardt is a story about people who are in hiding below the surface. They move from place to place and never stay long. They are in search of water, will they find it? They are in search of paradise, will they find it? What happens when the sun comes up what will happen to them?

I by Michael Fosburg is a story is about life and death. Find out what happens when the Dreamer tries to chip away minds and memories.
J by Jeanne Kramer-Smyth is a story about a woman who is a smuggler. She always has back up plans. Will she run out of back up plans this time? Find out what happens to her and what adventures she will take.

K by Pete Aldin is a story about two boys who get stranded. What will happen when there is a chance for rescue? Will they tell the truth or lie about why they are stranded?

L by Alexandra Seidel is a story about a girl who feels as if she is invisible to her parents. What happens when she finds something mysterious? This story is mystery and suspense, a twist that you will never see coming.

M by Michael B. Tager is a story about a boy whose birthday is today. Will it just be another typical day for him or is there a mystery about to happen? How will his birthday end?

N by KV Taylor is a story about a girl that has suffered loss and physical abuse by her dad. Will she seek revenge? Find out what happens to her!

O by Amanda C. Davis is a story about time travel. What happens to two children when the machine stops working? What will happen to them?

P by Beth Cato is a story about imaginary friends. What happens when the imaginary friend takes over playing? Are they real or just your imagination?

Q by Lynn Hardaker is a story about a sister and brother staying with their uncle for the summer. The house is mysterious and has things hidden. Is this just another old house or is there more to it? Find out what happens to these two children.

R by Sara Cleto is a story about two sisters who sang very lovely and a set of bones who love to hear the singing. This story is mysterious and suspenseful. What will happen when the bones sing back?

S by Jonathan C. Parrish is a story about an older woman who is lost in her memories and dreams. She loves to explore the rooms in her mind, what will happen when she finds a new room? Will does it mean to her? New things in old places, one thing in particular. Find out what that thing is!

T by Samantha Kymmell Harvey is a story about a girl who is trying to get in to the Youth Federal Academy of Dino Services. When she doesn't get in, how far is she willing to go to change their minds?

U by Michael Kellar is a story about a man who wants to visit the dinosaur planet. He has to morph into another form but what will it be? What will happen when he is transformed? Find out what happens to him.

V by Cory Cone is a story about a couple of dinosaur hunters much like Ghostbusters. Are they in danger? What will happen when they get called out to a house? Will they catch the dinosaur?

W by Hal J. Friesen is a story about exploitative corporations. Will it become dangerous? How far will revenge go? This story has a little bit of suspense and mystery. Find out what happens to this zoo.

X by BD Wilson is a story about a man who is part of an experiment to make a difference in the world. Will he succeed? This story has suspense and mystery around every corner. Find out what really happens at this institution.

Y by Andrew Bourelle is a story that has a little of everything to satisfy you. It has action, suspense and mystery in it. Everything from drugs to organized crime. Find out just how dangerous this story can get.

Z by Laura VanArendonk Baugh is a story about a family who needs to mend. Will ancient writings and spirit work of cryptozoology be the key to mending this family? This story will take you on an ancient adventure that you will never forget.

You will enjoy these stories and find them interesting, suspenseful, and mysterious. Each one will take you on a journey to some place different. Some of them are harder to read then others but they are all enjoyable. All of the authors have created characters that you can relate to at times. They have created characters that interact well together and make the story flows. Don't let the title fool you, there is more then just a D in Dinosaurs in each of these stories. I highly suggest this anthology as I know you will find it as enjoyable as I have.