A King’s Ransom by Jeffrey D. Parfitt takes place in a rough, unpolished version of Los Angeles. It follows the lives of Holly Ransom and her family of retired assassins as they’re reluctantly pulled back into an underground war between vampire cartels, corrupted syndicates, and the...

This is Bob: A Guide to Not Dying (Mostly) by Robert J. McCartney is a psychological exploration of chronic suicidality, self-harm, and existential resilience. Part of the Willborne Saga, the story centers around Bob, a character who repeatedly enacts suicide attempts only to reset and...

“The system was not broken. It was functioning exactly as intended, and if one tries to replace the system, one is an enemy of the system.” Life is perfect in Spreadsheet Cultists, a novel by Dane Sullivan, well, for the one percent anyway. For everyone...

Indifferent Universe by Joseph Blackhurst is a sprawling, unconventional narrative that defies categorization. At its core, the book is a meta-fictional exploration of life, death, art, and the interconnectedness of existence. Blackhurst crafts a story that oscillates between humor, tragedy, and philosophical musings, creating a...

Padanaram Village by Jack Burbank is a riveting mystery thriller that follows Richard Lewis (Rich), a once-preeminent architect whose life has spun out of control after an unpleasant divorce and rising financial debt. Hoping to secure a fresh start for himself in a tranquil New...

Pearly Gates by Bonnie D. Solomon follows the titular protagonist, a deceased drag performer named Pearly Gates, who works in waste management in a segmented afterlife where souls seek enlightenment. After a breakup with her soulmate Thunder, Pearly accepts a temporary role as a spirit...

In Ben Schenkman's My Boss is the Devil, Nick is a disenchanted barista and college dropout who lacks any real direction in his life. When he joins his friends for a cemetery ritual to summon the devil, Nick is beyond shocked when he meets Lucifer...

Goodbye, Sweetberry Park by Josh Green revolves around Archibald Wesley Johnson (nicknamed God), a multiracial Atlanta journalist who acquires a neglected house from his deceased, racist white grandfather. God procures his charming nickname courtesy of his long white hair, lengthy beard, and larger-than-life personality. Restoring...

Beetlebum by Christian Basso beautifully explores the complex relationship between Liam, a young law student from New York, and his late father, Francis. While Liam busily attempts to structure his life, he is also searching for a higher meaning behind his existence. Quite unexpectedly, he...

Noses are wonderful, aren't they? They help us breathe, enhance our facial makeup, and give unique definitions to our appearances and personalities. In Preposterous Proboscises, Norman Adams presents a humorous collection of noses, each more absurd and exaggerated than the last. Plucked from the recesses...