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...

If stories involving Japanese mythology and folklore are among your favorites, grab a copy of Staff of Justice by Noelle Nichols. Ever since his father's death, Hayashi Kilo has trained as a Shadow under the tutelage of the three Phantoms of Vaiyene and vowed to...

What Mae Brings is a gripping young adult mystery novel by Melissa L. Berger. The story unravels as Mae goes through the ads and rental listings in the paper. The young woman is in a new town where she will be attending college. Hoping to...

On The Border by Betta Ferrendelli is the fifth book from the mystery series of reporter Samantha Church. When a sloppily-handwritten letter in Spanish arrives at the newspaper, addressed to her, she asks the recently hired bilingual reporter, Hunter John Hollingsworth, to translate it for...

Once upon a time, in a kingdom called Parking Lot, a king and his queen looked for a suitor for their child. King Public and Queen Ample Parking would have found this task enjoyable if not for the one problem to which they cannot turn...

Stand Up For Bastards by Caleb Mason is a gripping tale for fans of sleuth and mystery fiction. It follows a tenacious investigator, Marcus Heaton, an ex-cop now working for a law firm. He likes to pick his own cases, but he doesn’t turn Eleanor...

As a woman who spent most of her childhood eating breakfast while being stared at by a black and white autographed and framed photo of J. Edgar Hoover, compliments of my late grandfather who worked under him, it shouldn't come as any surprise that Painting...

The Time That's Given by David Litwack is the story of a man who wished to change the world and when he is given the opportunity he takes it in both hands and tries to make the best of the decision he made. Burt Higgins...

Strong: A Relationship Field Guide for the Modern Man by Kristal DeSantis is a self-help book that offers advice and guidance to men looking to improve their relationships. It covers various topics, from communication and conflict resolution to intimacy and trust-building. DeSantis talks about six...

The Courier's Wife: Book One Secrets of the Blue and Gray by Vanessa Lind is a historical novel that unravels in 1862 at the height of the American Civil War. Escaping from a privileged life in Indiana, Hattie Logan is determined to make a difference...

Treachery in Tabari is a political thriller novel by Dirk Marks. Ranita Rao, the Director of UN Affairs for the African nation of Tabari, accompanies her prime minister to a UN summit in New York. However, Ranita's life is set to turn upside down when...

Timothy by Rosemary O Sheppard covers the first four decades of Timothy's life. From the day he was born in London to a single mother during the Second World War, he knew himself to be special, very special, and with God as his father the...

Wild and Free by Willow Terez and Annaliese Hofner is an exciting story suitable for children between 10 and 12 years of age. The plot revolves around an adolescent girl, Willow, who is abandoned by her human parents and adopted by a pack of wolves....

The Fortune Teller and Other Short Works is a collection of stories by author Nanette L. Avery. Featuring more than thirty stories which vary from short flashes to fuller tales, this collection hangs on a common theme of mystery and intrigue, with strong female narration...

The Insistence of Memory by Susan Quilty is a remarkable science fiction novel that revolves around a memory machine. It follows a young widow, Joanne, who learns about her husband's secret from her best friend, Eleanor. Eleanor knows from her own husband that he and...

John Campbell wrote Why Christians are wrong about Jesus in an attempt to prove that the historical Jesus was not who modern-day Christians believe he is. Chapter titles include Why Jesus Was Not the Christ, Why the Christ of Paul Replaced the Historical Jesus, and...

The magic continues in The Madigan Chronicles series by Marieke Lexmond, who has delivered book four in The Cup. Lexmond has a flair for cinematic landscape no matter what world[s] the characters inhabit. The Cup traverses London, Boston, New Orleans, the land of Fairy, and...

Season of Hope is the first book in The Seasons Series by Sara Jane Jacobs. Jessica Armstrong and her seven-year-old son flee their home in New York City, escaping her abusive and alcoholic husband to seek sanctuary in the small town of Nathan's Mountain. Upon...

The Gray Son by Jeffrey Mark takes place in 1757 when times were uncertain and dangers were posed by man and beast. Jacob Grayson moved his family to the Carolinas to avoid the French and Indian War. Starting over without his wife offers many challenges...

It was a nice change to tackle a collection of short stories like those written by W. Royce Adams in Scar Songs: Stories. Once I finished reading these nine tales featuring male protagonists, each one of whom engaged me psychologically and moved me emotionally, I...

Sweet Dreams: Where Nightmares Stalk by Jo Ullah is a gut-wrenching thriller set in bustling Bristol. Astrid is a carer, working and studying part-time to build a new life for herself, free from her cheating partner Nick and a heartbreaking loss in her past. As...

It was the beginning of the nineteenth century and ruthless pirates ruled the seas surrounding China and South East Asia. Just as Europeans were trying to exert their naval and cultural power on the Chinese and others in the region, one group was determined to...

David Rice delivers a climate-centric anthology of original pieces of poetry in his book, Sequelae. The compilation combines both prose and poetry verses which, for clarity, are not the same thing, and breathes life into the messaging. The book states that the formatting is inspired...

Yesterday Boomer had a bad day. He was late for school, almost missed the bus, had his breakfast pastry and lunch accidentally smushed on the sidewalk, and endured bullying for showing up in pajamas. But today's morning is much better. After waking up early, he...

The Writer and the Librarian is a work of fiction in the fantasy, adventure, and mystery subgenres, and it forms the first novel of the Raven Society series. The work is suitable for both mature young adult and adult readers and was penned by R.L....

Vertical City by Tristan Scott is a dystopian science fiction novel revolving around its protagonist, Edgar “Ed” Pacey, a mineral/carbon miner known as a Duster in the last known refuge of man: an astronomically sized high-rise on the remote island of Tristan da Cunha. Millions...

The Hiccups are getting ready for the 125th World Waterslide Championship, which has been voted as the coolest sport in the universe by millions of Hiccups for eleven straight years. Among the many competitors are Derf and the super sliding twin sisters Enna and Anne....

Voices of the Grieving Heart by Mike Bernhardt is a compilation of work that allows a reader to meditate through the words of others during a time that is often the most difficult of our short lives. This is, of course, the grieving process following...

Soaring in Silence: One Woman’s Triumph over Fear by Beverly Gandara is the riveting story of one woman’s experience with a dangerous retiree who stalks her. During the summer and after one week of vacation, Kim and Brad return home to their co-op apartment...

Suits and Sins is a work of fiction in the dystopian, thriller, and cyberpunk sci-fi subgenres. Penned by author Hyeunjoo Chung, it is best suited to mature adult readers owing to scenes of graphic violence and the use of explicit language throughout. In this chilling...

David Bond's The Cemetery 6: Festival of Fear is the second in the series and consists of nine new short stories. These include an account involving the members of the 'Cemetery 6', the six young friends who bond over their love of spooky stories shared...

Women, Work and Triumph is a compilation of Beverly Gandara’s interviews with 26 marvelous women from different fields. It’s a celebration of success over remarkable hurdles and a shout-out to all that daughters of Eve can achieve in a male-dominated world. Their stories are testaments...

It is normal for all of us to feel sad and lonely on occasion, but it can be more complicated for young children to deal with those feelings. The Lonely Toadstool: A Children's Book About Emotions and New Friends That Come as We Find Our...

Speedboat Race is a story about determination and never giving up written by Amir T. Khan and illustrated by his daughters, Zoya and Zysha. John is preparing to compete in a speed boat competition. He is meticulous with his planning to ensure that nothing goes...

Lorenzo Maria dell'Uva's The Never-Ending Run: The Complete Guide to the New York City Marathon includes the race’s history, a mile-by-mile description of the race course, and a map of the entire route. Additionally, there is information on qualifying for the race and a year-by-year...

The Royal Matchmaking Competition: Princess Qloey by Zoiy G. Galloay introduces Princess Qloey as she contemplates choosing a husband according to the process specified by the treaty. The elven prince, Zazan, is compellingly attractive, while Abdulla is exotically charming, then again, Octavio is fun-loving and...

The Watchers: The Trekana Book 1 by Jo Sisk-Purvis delves deeply into world-building, introducing readers to an idyllic island paradise where violence and war have been unknown for over 500 years. The inhabitants of this world are either watchers or listeners. Watchers have incredibly powerful...

Unknown Waters: Sara's Magical Coral Reef Adventure is a work of fiction in the animals and nature subgenre. It is best suited to emerging readers aged five to eight years and was penned by author Cynthia Bordelon with illustrations by Mariya Prytula. In this charming...

The Broken Darkness by Theresa Braun is a collection of short horror stories guaranteed to raise the hair on your neck and make you think twice about the supernatural world around us. Whether you are a believer in the paranormal or not, Theresa’s stories teach...

Ashley McDonough has successfully broken down the principles of Operations and Supply Chain Management in a guide called Operations and Supply Chain Management Essentials You Always Wanted to Know. It is an in-depth book, which does more than explain the concepts. McDonough takes an example...