The Ranleigh Tapes by Gabriel Tait follows Ranleigh Echo Meeks, a drug addict slowly trying to repair his shattered life. His story is told using a series of taped sessions conducted at a rehabilitation center called The House. It is Ranleigh's duty to fully adhere...

The Last Light of Home by Sophia Luxe is a fantasy romance with a touch of science fiction. This post-apocalyptic story is set in the frozen ruins of the Twin Cities after a devastating solar storm destroys civilization. The story follows Georgianna Harris, a former...

The Sky Is Different Here by Shivani Malik is a must-read. Shani is ready to start her PhD program in biochemistry and molecular biology at Southern Illinois University. Her parents, especially her mother, wholeheartedly support her in achieving her dream of building a fully independent and purposeful life and...

This World Shaken by J.L. Stone is a well-written book that offers readers, especially Christians, an account of what the end times could look like. The story begins with Mr. Soloman’s family preparing to go to church with Jill, Lexie’s friend who lives next door....

“A real predator didn't seek attention. A predator made the world forget he was there at all.” This quote from The Archivist by Robin Alden Howard offers insight into a new kind of villain—one who appears to be anything but. The world perceives Doctor Adam...

The Preacher’s Son by T.R. Brown explores faith, family, and the complexities of relationships. Set in the Carolinas, the novel follows Caleb Boone, the son of a Southern Baptist minister, as he returns home after his father, Elijah Boone, dies. What begins as a journey...

The Fire Service of Sachem City by Tom Trabulsi offers a visceral look at life inside a Rhode Island fire department on the brink of collapse. Set between 2008 and 2010, it immerses readers in the rhythms, rivalries, and camaraderie of Class 61—twenty-five recruits shaped...

The Left Handed Blade by Terry C. Dickerson revolves around the trial of Eglon C. Lot, a wealthy businessman accused of running an extensive network of extortion, trafficking, and money laundering. Prosecutor Evelyn Reed presents evidence linking Lot to forced labor, financial manipulation, and exploitation...

The Water Girls by Tony Stevens is a historical novel that begins when Lina arrives in Venice from Friuli. Following her mother’s instructions, Lina finds Maria, who later introduces her to the recently deceased Rosa’s network of bigolanti and guides her through Venice’s canals, sotoporteghi,...

The Temple at Sunset by Karin Ciholas is the final installment in The Cyrenian Trilogy. In book one, a doctor named Simon searches for his sister, who has been captured by a slaver. In Jerusalem, Simon is conscripted to help carry a stranger’s cross that...