The wave of independence that swept through Africa during the 1960s saw major political realignments. Exceptions were South Africa, the Portuguese territories, and Southern Rhodesia. The latter declared independence unilaterally from its colonial ruler in 1965, and became involved in an escalating bush war against...

“Doing new things is how we learn.” Yes, doing things is one way to learn, but for young April Smart, the protagonist of The Toffee Man And The Kingdom of Ends by LK Quinn, some lessons are learned when others do things, and they are...

Humbaba by Christos Stavropoulos follows Dr. Alexander Sterling’s life, unraveling after discovering his wife, Olga, in an affair with his colleague, Ethan. Ostracized by family and work, he spirals into despair and becomes obsessed with the Mesopotamian deity Humbaba, whose visions demand sacrificial acts. Sterling...

Hailing from Camino de Santiago, Luga, Spain, Bella Arensico heads to England to pursue her passion for physics. It is not long before she is enrolled at Oxford University, eager to complete a PhD in Quantum Physics. She meets Payman Mehri, heir to a global...

No Free Speech for Hate by Stephen Ford presents readers with a fictional account of Britain's future. It is a bleak reality where universities hold total power over their citizens, and free speech is a thing of the past. In fact, freedom of expression is...

Stephen Ford's To Keep Us All Safe revolves around Jim, an ex-environmental consultant living in England. Jim is tasked with taking care of his elderly relatives during a lockdown caused by the Chimapox pandemic. This lockdown is closely monitored by the Lockdown Patrol Volunteers and...

In Dead Reckoning by Mike Krentz, Zack eagerly anticipates his upcoming parole hearing. Sentenced to prison for involuntary manslaughter, he tries to make the best of his time by working in the prison infirmary. But on the very morning of his hearing, Zack is brutally...

New York Stories by Yurie Kiri explores survival and adaptation in a dystopian future. Set in a late 21st-century New York City, the book depicts a world struggling with rising seas, extreme heat, and societal decay. The story weaves together multiple plotlines, creating a tapestry...

Lippincott Street by Sharon A. Ewing tells the tale of an Irish family leaving their famine-stricken homeland to fulfill the American dream. Their quest begins on a crowded Liberty ship, where 17-year-old Cate Leary is responsible for caring for her ill little sister, 14-year-old Mary...

The Captain’s Cook by Victoria Vanransom is a sweeping novel that blends adventure, resilience, and personal reinvention with hints of romance on the open sea. Readers are introduced to Jessica Kline, a chef who trades her crumbling life on land for a chance to cook...