The McCoys Before the Feud is the first entry in The McCoys Before the Feud Series by Thomas A. McCoy, a historical western tale packed with action. It begins in the last few days of the Civil War when everyone knew that the South had...

In Jana Petken’s Before The Brightest Dawn, Book 3 of The Half-Bloods Trilogy, we are enfolded in a time in history that bears witness to the clichéd saying 'war is hell.' This is a story that reaffirms this wretched truth in a deeply moving way....

Odete Martins Bigote is very learned and knows what she is writing about when she quotes from Stephen Hawking, William Shakespeare, and most especially, the Holy Bible. In "Before the World Began: The Point of the Encounter of Love and Science", she states that we,...

"The Summer Before the Storm" by Gabriele Wills is initially a romantic story about seemingly kinder and gentler times. Set in the Muskoka wilderness of Canada, the Wyndham family give us a glimpse into the lavish, privileged life of the rich. There are both "old...

In Before the Full Moon Rises, the first book in the Chronicles of the Secret Prince, by M.J. Bell, young teenager Deston loses his mother after she disappears, and he has no idea what happened to her. He is sent clear across the world to...

Before the Alamo: A Tejana's Story is a work of fiction in the historical and interpersonal drama subgenres. It is aimed at the mature adult reading audience, contains one scene of rape that some readers may find distressing, and was penned by author Florence Byham...

Before the Court of Heaven by Jack Mayer tells the story of Ernst Techow, a young German who, in the years following World War I, gets caught up in what can be called the pre-Nazi movement. As a youngster before the war, he learns, both...

Before the Dawn by David Crane concerns the plight of Cindy Condor, who is a 150-year-old vampire. Cindy looks like the thirteen-year-old girl she was when she died over a century before and is now stuck at that age. Being one of the very few...

Lawrence loves it when his father reads him mythological stories and makes voices. Unfortunately, his father is not always home because he is in the army. Each night, Lawrence stares up at the stars, hoping for his father's safe return. One night, Lawrence sees a...

In the fantasy world of the Naturean Reach, young red-haired green-eyed Zee saves herself, her baby sister Rose and Thoran, another baby, from the ogres with the help of elderly dragon-elf Dagon. Another youngster, Angus Grimsdyke, is not so nice and dreams of killing as...

Author Francis Knight's second book in the Rojan Dizon series seems to start where the first book, Fade To Black, left off. Rojan Dizon is a pain mage and on the trail of what has become complete chaos in his part of the world. Through...

Before the Curtain Goes Up by India Blake Johnson is a fascinating book that captures the author's interest in theater, which also helped her develop a deep appreciation for small-town community and professional playhouses. The book speaks about the various and distinct operating ways of...

For new public speakers and experienced public speakers alike, Glenn Gibson’s Before the Mic: How to Compose Meaningful, Memorable, and Motivational Presentations is both informative and enjoyable to read. He uses composing music throughout the book as an analogy to connect with his audience,...

Before the Fortress Falls by A. L. Sowards tells the story of Vienna’s attack by the Ottoman army. Wilhelm von Schor is a courtier under the Emperor. His brother Xavier, who has had a major falling out with Wilhelm, serves in the Emperor’s army, while...

Oh boy! If you like reading books you can't put down, you just have to read The Calm Before the Storm by Elle Klass. Talk about psychological thrillers that grab you by the throat and with deft strokes, slice into you murder after murder, much...

Kameron Williams has written a novel about the world before the moon shone in the night sky. The Time Before The Moon is the story of Omi, who, at first, seems like any of a dozen other boys. He seeks the best flint for his...

Before the Lights Go Out by Jafe Danbury is a sweeping domestic thriller that weaves mystery and family drama together. Reagan Dunkel, a photographer living in Washington State, receives a devastating diagnosis: she has retinitis pigmentosa, an inherited genetic disorder that will render her completely...

Nathaniel Terrell’s Before the World Moves On is a poetry collection that embraces ideas of legacy, love, self-discovery, faith, and transformation. Using varied poetic structures and styles, the collection contemplates personal and collective experiences. In Slow Burn, the poet looks at the impact of one’s...

We see a distorted and idealized version of love in movies and TV shows. So when we look for it in real life, we discover that a relationship is more complex than expected and requires dedication. We need to know when to give and receive,...

Hymie Anisman’s Before the Beginning and After the End: Holocaust Survivor True Stories is a unique addition to Holocaust literature, bridging personal trauma and collective memory through the stories of survivors. Anisman creates a narrative that is both intimate and illuminating, grounding his reflection in...