It must have been difficult living in the penal colonies of what we now know as Australia, halfway around the world from home with little or no chance of returning. To those sent either as military personnel or convicts, it must have felt like what...

A dramatic supernatural tale of death and rebirth, Janet Rebhan’s Rachael’s Return tells the story of Caroline Martin, a successful middle-aged woman who undergoes a hysterectomy at the opening of the novel. With two teenage sons, she had hoped of having another child—a daughter this...

Woodson Falls: 16 Lakeview Terrace is a work of fiction in the legal thriller, interpersonal drama, and suspense sub-genres, and was penned by Andrea O'Connor. Part of the Gaby Quinn Mystery series, this concise but exciting novel follows our lawyer protagonist as she attempts to...

Quest of the Sleeping Princess is Mary Sheeran’s second novel that looks at the life of Susan McFadden, who has a deep-rooted passion for ballet. The year is 1988, and a gala performance in New York is at the core of the book’s plot. McFadden...

Few Regrets is the third book in the Coach Bob series by Rick McGee; a compelling, well-crafted story filled with life lessons. Amy and Bob just turned sixty and are looking forward to starting a new phase of their life. When Amy receives a text...

McDowell by William H. Coles is the story of an arrogant surgeon who has a rude awakening about what it truly means to be humble. McDowell is a surgeon by profession, but people know him more for his almost uncaring behavior, yet he is highly...

Breakfast at Brewer Street by Simon Bardwell opens with a chance encounter between a young vicar and a working girl on a train - a meeting which will lead to life-changing events for both the individuals involved. The novel’s central characters are the Reverend David...

The Knight Riders quiz team headed by Mike Knight often tastes victory in small pubs like The Angry Scarecrow. The only way left for Mike and his team is to go for the big leagues. In Questionable Friends, Elliot Stanton offers a portrait of a...

Tokyo Traffic by Michael Pronko is a fantastic meld of thriller and sleuth with exceptional characters and a strong plot. The story introduces readers to a compelling young female protagonist, Sukanya, a Thai girl running away from her captors. She has some stolen money and...

Nuclear Option by Dorothy Van Soest is a powerful tale that features ordinary people taking on big corporations and governments in the fight against an insidious nuclear option. It is a great read for fans of sleuth novels and follows Sylvia Jensen, an alcoholic who...