While awaiting trial in Poland between 1946-47, Rudolf Höss, the man referred to as the greatest mass murderer in history, wrote his memoirs. Höss systemically executed 1.1 million men, women, and children with a chilling lack of empathy or culpability. As the prisoners entered the...

In John W. Bebout's The Light from Darkness, we meet seventeen-year-old Teddy Miller in Great Tortugas, off the Florida Keys. It’s 1864, during the waning months of the Civil War, and this desolate island is the location of a Yankee prison. Teddy has gone there...

It is the evening of April 17, 2009, when Captain Scott Ryan, while on a training operation, sees a big object in the skies of Utah. He is intrigued by what he saw and wants to know more, but his superiors promptly advise him to...

Robert Frost had Mountain Interval, Shakespeare had The Sonnets, Emily Dickinson had her Collection, and Joie Schmidt has her Dreams of the Heart, Volume One. Many of the poems tout similar vocabulary and style as the old masters, as seen in this excerpt, “You are...

If We Don’t by Jordie Cole is a dystopian novel that follows the life of Issa Cruz. It is an exciting and heartbreaking story about a young man who is thought to be the prophesied one. He is believed to be the boy who will...

The "Master of all Evil", who is also the "Queen of Nations", never imagined ruling the world would be so boring. Conquering it was definitely fun with all the killing, torture, and imprisonment she inflicted on many innocent souls, but all she is left with...

Seed: Judgment is a work of fiction in the science fiction, fantasy, and Christian sub-genres, and was penned by author Joshua David. In this opening book to a continuing series, we find ourselves in a desolate world that has been torn apart by a war...

The Seers: Love and Terror on the Fourth of July (Twisted Family Holiday Series) (Volume 3) by JR Wirth tells the tale of a man taking his family across the country to visit his brother for the fourth of July. Along the way, there is...

A year after their adventure in the town beneath the magical Christmas tree, Christmas Eve once again finds Hailey and her family gathered in her grandpa’s house. After decorating the tree, Jacob, Hailey’s best friend, takes the older cousins for a short walk. Arriving at...

Twisted Family Holidays Collection by JR Wirth is a collection of five short stories, written to take the reader on a journey of imagination. From the miniature world beneath the Christmas tree to an alternate reality where the mood of the protagonist is determined by...

Perfect: A Path to Love, Forgiveness and Transformation by Judi Miller is an inspirational guide to foster positive change in your life. Miller offers her perspective on how the Universe works and shows how its power transforms your life for the good, in the areas...

Lady Constance happened on Sir Robert and his squire, Guy, at her hiding place. She couldn't go back to the nunnery because her assailant was there. So she went with Sir Robert, who made a stopover at his brother's estate, Ravenwood. While there, her assailant...

The Topography of Hidden Stories by Julia MacDonnell is a thought-provoking compilation of short stories that remind us of how far women have come in their right to equality. Each of the women faces their own traumas and personal battles as they search for their...

Many people seek answers to fundamental questions about life. Does the afterlife exist? And how can we find out if our opinions about it are correct? These questions are fascinating but difficult to answer, and anyone who tries to do it deserves our undivided attention....

An exegesis is “an explanation or critical interpretation of a text,” as defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary. In June Raleigh’s nonfiction work titled Sweet Mystery of Life: A Judeo-Christian Exegesis, the connections between Judaism’s Old Testament and Christianity’s New Testament are described. The text is...

In K J Walt’s Monstrosity, Yoska Draper was never going to settle down. He had no ties. His gypsy blood was strong and there was grief in his past he could never outrun. He thought he'd figured everything out until an uncle he never knew...

Beautiful young people are often the stuff of young adult fiction, and that typical girl meets boy trope doesn’t seem to grow old. Perhaps it all depends on the author’s creativity and imagination in executing the plot. In Time to Wake by K. Thomas, Senlis,...

The Urban Boys: Discovery of the Five Senses is a work of fiction in the action and adventure subgenres. It is aimed at young adult readers and was penned by author K. N. Smith. The book follows a group of five friends who have their...

Myrtle's Closet by authors Kareem Wade and Mandy Wade is a gripping tale of love and sacrifice set against the backdrop of the American Civil War. It's the year 1910. While rummaging through the artifacts of her recently deceased mother Myrtle Polk, Sarah Polk comes...

Even when a person is gone, their experience can be inspiring to others. This is the case of Don McCall, whose battle against cancer is now told in the memoir My Journey Home: Reporting on the Final Days of My Cancer Battle. This book is...

There’s so much to see and do every day, no matter the weather or the situation. Kitty is very inquisitive and enjoys playing and counting her blessings, even when it’s stormy. She feels so blessed and counts on her “paw-claws.” Everything is part of her...

Death in Paris (Màiri Maguire Cozy Mysteries) by Kate Darroch is a superb Paris-based murder mystery with a swift, captivating plot and a powerful ending. It is 1970 and close friends Màiri and Lianna are on a short holiday in Paris before traveling to Istanbul...

It all starts when two young siblings, Reese and Dean, come across a special sea turtle video online. Consequently, they both get hypnotized while watching it, and with colors swirling around them, they find themselves on a beach that turns out to be part of...

Full Count: The Geoff Larsen Series, Book 1 by Kathy Dunkin is the story of a privileged man who has his life turned upside down in just a moment. The novel follows Geoff Larsen, a man who wanted for nothing, thanks to the privileged life...

“I sense a powerful presence from you. I see your future is in the stars. You have a great destiny. But beware . . . many dark spirits follow you. Curses and hexes many cast upon you, for such beauty makes many jealous of you,...

Where Is Blue Bear? is a children’s picture book written by Katie Specht. Oliver and his stuffed bear, Blue Bear, were the very best of friends. They did everything together. Whenever Oliver went into town with his mom, Blue Bear went along with them. They...

Milcreek Pond by Kay Carroll is a true-to-life story about fourteen-year-old Molly, an African-American/Native American girl in 1879 Mississippi who refuses to “stay in her place”. Molly’s mother, Enola, worries constantly that her daughter is headed for trouble if she continues to want more out...

In an unfortunate life-altering tragedy, Kellie finds comfort and strength in responding officer Deputy Lance Malloy. Following in his father’s footsteps, Lance is the paragon of what an officer should be; professional, passionate, and committed. He and his fellow officers are more than family, and...

Ever since they met, Lilly and Billy were best friends. Their friendship grew stronger every day, and they did everything together. One day during class, the teacher introduced her group to a new classmate called Oliver. This made Lilly remember how lonely she felt before...

Asbury High and the Parcels of Poison by Kelly Brady Channick is the second book in the Asbury High series. Carly, Maddie, Cornelious, and Pilot have a new mystery to solve that threatens to close their favorite hangout, could cost Pilot's mom her job, and...

Sage is a compassionate nurse who cares about her dying patients and Cannon is a somewhat bitter young man having had to give up his life to return home and watch over his drunken father. Aspen Cove, Colorado is the place where they both...

Parenting in a Pandemic: How to Help your Family through COVID-19 is a must-read for parents and child-care providers during times of social isolation. Pediatrician Kelly Fradin covers every possible aspect of successfully providing the dual role of parent and instructor during the uncertain times...

Kill Karma by Kelly L. Marsh is the first book in the Agents of Karma series. Pepper has her future set out, starting with graduation and freedom from probation. Her trouble-making past landed her in difficulty, but she's put her skills to better use by...

Rough Way to the High Way by Kelly Mack McCoy is an inspirational novel that explores the workings of God’s grace in the ordinary and troubled life of a former pastor as he deals with an unbearable loss. After the murder of his wife, Georgia,...

The Above-Average Adventures of Nicholas Herriman by Ken Sheldon is about Nicholas, your run-of-the-mill kid in middle school, who is not really a great student. His dad died years ago when he was young, he has only one friend, and one day he finds himself...

If the colorful photo of a group of smiling seniors on the cover of this memoir with the strongly visual title of Poopy Fingers: One Person's Account of Working in the Delightfully Strange World of Assisted Living grabs your attention, just wait till you read...

Turn Photoshop, Gimp, Illustrator, and Affinity Designer into Cash: Using Your Design Software to Create Designs to Make Money Online and Build Your Online Business by Kevin Maguire is a handy manual that gives good tips and techniques to readers on the kind of design...

Cocoa, Tea and Honey by Kimberly Davis-Peters is a charming story that celebrates different types of brown complexions and speaks about how every kind of brown is different, unique, and beautiful. Though their shades are different, they all liked playing with each other. Some of...

The Fabric of Us by Kimberly Wenzler is a delightful work of women’s fiction that reassures us beautiful, lasting romance is possible, even against the odds. Olivia Bennet has just turned fifty. She and her husband, Chris, married young. With their oldest child now adult...

Seasons Out of Time by Kimberly Wenzler is a wonderful story for fans of women's fiction. Heather Harrison is separated, and ironically, she writes an advice column that offers surprising answers to people involved in relationships, opening new perspectives, and challenging them. Then a man...