In Soda Lake, author John C Hampsey follows a narrator whose life becomes entangled with a mysterious man named McCuade—or possibly the man’s invention—after witnessing a strange disappearance at the titular Soda Lake. The narrator alternates between observing, tracking, and interacting with people connected to...

A Canary Girl in Plotlands by Dawn Knox is a historical romance set during World War II. Bethany Anderson works as a housemaid for a kind and welcoming family. Though life at work seems calm and soothing, Bethany's life at home isn't all rosy due...

Born Posthumous by Fish Nealman is a thought-provoking, humorous take on a vitally important aspect of big-tech right now – the rise, the power, and the future of AI. Focusing on a talented young musician by the name of Emmanuel Oldenberg, the story follows his...

The Consent of Shadows by Naza Semoniff is a frightening narrative about a dystopia that feels eerily familiar. Jack Aldren appears at the start as a conscientious citizen, dutifully following his role as a city bureaucrat, going through the motions of meaningless repetition, while deeply...

Dig Two Graves by Andrew Hallman is a gripping noir thriller that explores themes of revenge, loyalty, and the search for respect. Set against the sweltering backdrop of Southwest Florida, the novel follows Von Martin, a man recently released from prison, as he navigates a...

In What Love Leaves Behind by Marian L. Thomas, Storm enters the world as her mother takes her last breath. Etta Harris, longing to be a mother, hopes to adopt Storm and provide her with the chance at a better life. Etta envisions building a...

Simon Chewton is a journalist for The Daily Trumpet, and he has stumbled upon some unusual things going on in Glastonbury. A group of new-age feminists is encouraging people, men and women, to join their community, one without technology, and where women rule. Philomena is...

In Nothing to Lose by Michael Garrett, Ken Baxter hires an assassin to kill his wife, but as they plan how the assassin will execute the plan, things go sour, and the assassin ends up killing Ken. Larrisa Baxter is accused of the murder. The...

Breakaway by J.A. McNally explores a fractured world where the remnants of a divided nation struggle with the results of their decisions. Set during a second American civil war, the novel follows John Emmett, a medic turned reluctant hero, as he begins a dangerous mission...

Return to Southampton County, the third installment in the Self-Liberation of Parson Sykes Trilogy by David J. Mason, is an exploration of the Reconstruction Era through the lens of one man’s journey from enslavement to freedom. Mason intricately weaves historical events with personal narratives, offering...