Shadow Beneath the Lights: A Vegas Cabbie Noir by Andrew Mackenzie follows a Las Vegas cab driver as he runs fares across Sin City one solitary night. The unnamed narrator has been driving cabs for over fifteen years and constantly finds himself plagued by bouts...

Shadows of the Republic by Randall R Reese delves into the concept of a secret cabal, an order established at the very formation of the United States. As the early founding fathers attempted to create their great democratic experiment following the defeat of England in...

Shattered Peace: A Century of Silence by Julie McDonald Zander is an amalgam of the current day with happenings from around the First World War. Colleen Holmes is a Navy Seabee veteran who served on the front line in the Middle East. She has returned...

She Took a Turn is penned by author Kristi J Smith in the memoir, spirituality, and inspirational writing genres. In this heartfelt work with plenty of honesty and heart, the author recounts her journey from a prescribed life of conformity as a devout Christian and...

Arshes Megane is an immortal mage who lives outside the regular timeline. Despite her power and unique existence, even she can do little about the looming threats that will soon rip the world apart if things continue as they are. Thus, she decides to break...

Shifting to Black by Barb Shadow is a paranormal tale like no other. New Castle Asylum was abandoned many years ago and has now been renovated. Called Forest View, it is a complex of apartments. The caretaker/manager, Joe Paine, has found an Ouija board on...

Sicilian Seductions by Sophia Elan is a slice-of-life drama novel that follows a woman's journey of self-discovery. Haunted by her past and recent broken marriage, Sofia undertakes a trip to the picturesque locales of the Mediterranean in Sicily, Italy, hoping to find joy in her...

In Signum: The Serpents of Caesar (Book 1) by T.R. Burgess, upon his return, Ericus Vedius Verendus discovered that The Watch had been in Iolia, threatening the way the people on the island lived. Even with treaties in place, the once peaceful harbors of Lignoran...

Silas on Sundays by Joel Shoemaker is a unique and fantastic children's picture book about finding your place. It's about Silas, who loves all the days of the week except Sundays. Silas is happy that they can be whoever they want at home. Every day...

Sink the Rising Sun by Jon C. Gabriel follows the journey of a twenty-five-year-old inexperienced naval officer named Benjamin Holt. During the chaos and destruction of World War II, he is given command of an aging submarine, newer crewmen, and outdated equipment. Their mission is...

In Sins in Black by Dita Dow, Detective Harlie Whitlock swore she would never return to Sinister Falls unless her mother needed her. Harlie answered Chief Nolan’s call and arrived at the grim scene, with a body lying near the abandoned power station. The victim,...

Soldier of Empire by S. A. Melia is a mesmerizing YA science fiction novel that will appeal to fans of epic fantasy. The story follows King Teodor of Earth as he struggles to maintain his claim to power in the midst of political intrigue, alien...

Son of Empire is the second book in the Dodecahedral Space Empire series by S. A. Melia. Set within a twelve-planet dominion, the novel follows Prince Teodor, the Emperor’s only heir, who has been kidnapped by mysterious cyborgs. With his life hanging in the balance,...

Song of the Cardinal by Cynthia Waine Brandt is one of the best memoirs I have read in many years, handling loss and grief with a unique beauty of prose and ingenuity of thought. The author narrates her journey through grief after the sudden loss...

Songweaver Lost by David E. Gaston drew me into the story from the first page. Twelve-year-old Jessica Blackwater has more to deal with than the typical middle schooler. One morning, while struggling with her anger, she decides to skip the bus and walk to school....

Soul Hoppers by Laura Clementz begins with the citizens of Atril and Treaton on the brink of war. Refugees pour into Kapra as Atrilians surround the city of Ecrad. Amid the tension, two soul hoppers transition to new bodies. One hopper makes the move to...

Soul Mates: Path to a Praying Partnership by Mary T. Portzen and Nick J. Portzen is a study guide that emphasizes the transformative power of prayer in marriage. The authors share the story of how they met through a divine connection, guided by the Holy...

Soulmate, Stage Right: Love Scenes, Book One by Bixby Jones is a delightful romance story with entertaining plot twists. Abby Devlin, a drama teacher, is shocked to discover that Dalton Giles (Dean Altman,) a living, breathing work of art and a soap opera star, is...

Soup Chad by Rich Samuels is a thought-provoking and intriguing tale. It starts with the main character Chad and his never-ending passion for soup. He was obsessed with soup, and in his new school, he opened a club to meet other children with similar interests....

Spectrums of Romance and Redemption by John Lambert explores the complex intersections of faith, love, and personal growth through the story of high school senior William Taylor and his relationships with four young women. Set against a backdrop of Christian faith and moral questioning, the...

Staccato Passage by Joslyn Chase is a gripping espionage thriller that follows Riley Forte, a concert pianist turned spy-in-training, as she faces a criminal mastermind. Recruited by a covert security firm, Riley enters an elite spy school in Bavaria. However, a shocking discovery challenges her...

Stagehand: A Backstage Pass to My Life Stories by David H. Aretsky is a memoir that talks about the author's experiences as a stagehand, revealing the highs, lows, and rewards of the profession. Aretsky speaks on the demanding nature of the job, including long hours,...

STEAMed Off to China: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math Adventure in a Foreign Land by E. B. Davidson is a well-written novel about Eleanor "Ellie" Brown, a senior engineer with a great skill for solving complex technical problems. A Chinese mobile company, Cphone, is...

Still, the Sky by Tom Pearson is his latest collection of poetry that delves into popular mythological classics, notably the tales of Icarus and the Minotaur. In the poet’s own words, he has endeavored to complicate the otherwise rigid and often minimal representations of the...

Stripped Bounty by Dorothy F. Shaw depicts the enticing love tango between Rosie Santini and her alpha, Badger Baxter. After Rosie's ne'er-do-well husband steals money from a drug lord, he ends up getting killed in the process. When the same drug lord begins to search...

In Stripping Like Nobody's Business, Bambi Rehak recalls her childhood in an abusive and mostly neglectful household. Her mother's low expectations and lack of encouragement started Rehak on the same cycle as her parents, and she had two children before she was out of her...

Success Against the Odds: What Interesting People Did by June Raleigh is an exploration of historical and cultural figures who overcame adversity through courage, ingenuity, and faith. The book is divided into two parts: the first focuses on remarkable individuals from ancient Israel and surrounding...

The most difficult decision to make when reading Surf And Sand: The Girl In The Seaside Hotel by W.B. Edwards is whether one most appreciates the beautiful, literary writing of this excellent author, or if one is even more intrigued by the incredibly subtle mystery...

Survive Grief & Come Back to Life by Paula J Roscoe is a heartbreaking, compassionate, and uplifting memoir of a survivor. It discusses death, grief, and what one can expect to feel following the death of someone dear to them. It contains information on the grieving...

Swimming for My Life is a work of non-fiction in the memoir, sports writing, and slice-of-life subgenres. It is suitable for the general adult reading audience. Penned by author Kim Fairley, this powerful work chronicles the remarkable journey of the former elite swimmer, offering a...

Paper War: Symbiosis by Ryan LeKodak is a mesmerizing dystopian narrative that explores a world on the brink of collapse in 2043. The narrative unfolds with urgency, introducing themes of power, memory manipulation, and the psychological toll of survival in a dystopian landscape. The story...

A restaurant by the name of the Sunset Coastal Grill adjacent to St. Joe Bay in the town of Port St. Joe, Florida is the setting of Linda Heavner Gerald’s Table 36. Oh, the adventures Gerald takes the reader on by sharing the tales of...

Whether they are slight misunderstandings or escalated arguments, we all experience conflicts. When these chaotic situations abound, do you stop for a second and think, "If only I could avoid this?" Do you ever wish there was an easy way to navigate the conflict minefield?...

A thrilling adventure wrought with passion and determination takes place in Tale of the Vanished Princess by Timothy Swiss. Zake, the eldest son of Sir Marticus, sets off in search of his betrothed Princess Alania along with his brothers. However many challenges await them. The...

The last words from Hinda’s father (Tatae in Yiddish) were: “You will live, and you will tell.” It has taken many years for her story to be written from eleven audio tapes that Hinda Mondlak Goldman recorded before she died in 1985. Tatae’s Promise by...

Teenage Runaway by Ronald Schulz is the true account of his departure from home at age fifteen in 1967 and his subsequent journey through Illinois and the southern U.S. Schulz details his methods of evasion, travel by bus, and brief encounters with locals while navigating...

Texas Winds is penned by author Dana Wayne in the contemporary romance, interpersonal drama, and Southern fiction genres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience but has some mild sexual content. We follow the story of Jake Holloway, whose discovery of his...

Thankful Over the Clouds with Asha is a children’s picture book written and illustrated by the Bartel family. The story follows Asha, a young girl who bonds with a turkey over the fact that they both miss their families. The turkey explains that he cannot...

The 4C Heart: Curls, Kinks, and Knots of My Dry, Thirsty, Single Soul by Anna E Styron is a bold, brave, and sometimes confrontational personal story of the author’s journey as a woman. It opens by explaining the title. “Black hair, like the heart, can...

I was wrong about my first thoughts of The Appomattox Generals: The Parallel Lives of Joshua L. Chamberlain, USA, and John B. Gordon, CSA, Commanders at the Surrender Ceremony of April 12, 1865, by John W. Primomo. I thought this book would compare and contrast...