Peter E. Boroch's The Man in the Leather Jacket immediately immerses readers in a scene filled with action surrounding Hector, the complex anti-hero. The opening sequence, set in Payne’s Bar, is charged with suspense and anticipation, vividly capturing Hector’s tense interactions with the bar’s patrons....

Trevor Sells Meth is a work of fiction in the interpersonal drama, slice-of-life, and coming-of-age genres. It is best suited to mature adult readers for its bold themes and candid approach to life. Penned by author Luke Watkins, this compelling narrative is set in Australia,...

The Stalking Spirit: A JJ Gilbert Mystery by Linda M. Williams tells the story of psychic JJ Gilbert on a quest to solve a murder with the help of spirits. JJ can communicate with the dead. When she and her boyfriend, Jake, go hiking, she...

In The Mousetrap Murders by Abraham Lopez, the story unfolds with Julian Gutierrez waking up disoriented in his car, struggling to recall how he got there. With his memory hazy and his body sore, Julian finds himself in a perplexing situation with no clear explanation....

Rebecca “Becca” Ann Hulls’ troubles had begun in the small town of Carson Springs, Wisconsin. Or perhaps they had started with her biological father Mack Enderly, whom she hated so much. If he had not been such a mean and drunken wreck, maybe her mother...

The Honor Trail: Book 2 The Storm Riders Series by Patrick E. Craig and Murray Pura is a Western-style adventure novel that takes place shortly after the conclusion of the American Civil War. Garret Roads, a former Confederate colonel, is now a rancher heading home...

The Badger Game is a work of fiction in the legal thriller, crime, and mystery genres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. Penned by author Norman Shabel, this fascinating tale is centered on the brutal murder of Horace Badger, the dean...

Two Over Easy All Day Long is a work of fiction in the interpersonal drama, literary, and mystery genres. It is best suited to mature readers as it contains some moderate references to sex and violence, as well as a discussion of child death. Penned...

It’s been four years since I discovered the excellent writing of Yvonne Eve Walus when I read her book, Serial Wives. Though not her first novel, it was her first mystery murder featuring New Zealand policewoman, Zero Zimmerman. I loved both the story and the...

Set in 1980, The Cop Reporter by PJ Jones is an immersive women’s novel that follows the life of Abilene-based reporter, Kat Coe. When Kat is transferred from San Angelo Standard-Times to Abilene Reporter-News, she views it as a great opportunity to grow and leave...