Lights on the Sea by Miquel Reina tells the story of Mary Rose and Harold Grapes who live high up on the edge of a cliff overlooking the sea. Threatened with eviction from their home because of safety concerns, Mary Rose and Harold contemplate what...

Maudie's summer with her dad in California marks the beginning of Sally J Pla’s The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn. Ever since her parents divorced, she would usually spend summers with her father in Molinas, but she is supposed to live with her mother...

In the twisting murder mystery, The First Fiancée: A Bethany Jarviss Mystery by Rita A. Popp, a brilliant amateur detective works to solve a complicated murder case, uncovering a list of likely suspects who include her sister’s fiancé. When a woman’s remains are found in...

Kimu and the Sun by J J Robinson is a cute picture book about Kimu and his bid to be the best. As the sun reached the end of her day, she sank lower until she lay across the sea, not expecting what would happen...

Appetite for Risk by Jack Leavers is a story written on a very touchy topic, but the author does it justice. It is a fast-paced novel that takes the reader on a roller coaster ride that they don’t want to get off. Simply put, this...

Powerballs by Jimmy Clifton tells the kind of story you are likely to read in the papers or see in the news. Henry Ball is close to being overwhelmed by his personal problems. The opening chapter tells you that he wants his boss dead, and...

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,...

In Mike Mackay's crime thriller, The Scam at Old River, after a night of celebration, Jack Rhodes woke in the morning to a knock on the door. Debbie, an accountant, was the reason for the unwelcome visit; she had taken an incriminating file as an...

The leading protagonist in Scam at Five Mile Road by Mike Mackay is Jack Rhodes. He is a specialist in the installation of business systems and is also a forensic investigator. The action begins with Jack in Singapore enjoying a drink at a local bar...