Tick... Tick... Tick... by Steve Zettler is a taut environmental thriller that propels readers into a world teetering on the brink of ecological collapse. We’re with federal agent Harlan Stone when he’s dispatched to Pennsylvania Dutch Country on a seemingly mundane inquiry about a sterile...

What's Your Number? by Linda Wong follows Remi Wilkerson, a newspaper journalist who has lost her other half and best friend, Amber. Having experienced so much loss in her life, Remi does her best to live on and find a connection again. Through various dates...

Guard in the Garden: Fables of Finlestia by Z.S. Diamanti begins with a terrifying battle in Galium, in which Felton Hudlom is badly injured. Months had passed since the tragedy, and things were slowly returning to normal, despite the severe devastation caused by the dragon's...

The amazing thing about life is how time and experiences can heal certain hurts and provide solutions to our seemingly overwhelming problems. Home 313, beautifully written by B Z, tells the story of a successful businessman named Bill Stone, who identifies himself as Adam. Throughout...

Seahorses in the Olive Jar by Barb Kirpluk follows Walter, a puppet crow unable to fly, who struggles deeply with acceptance and emotional vulnerability. He develops a strong, idealized devotion to Gypsy, a real crow introduced to him by Dervish, a bold and scheming puppet...

Long Term Surrender by Patty Almond is a riveting romantic suspense novel set against the vibrant backdrop of the Caribbean and the shadowy world of organized crime. The story follows Katelyn O’Brien, a dedicated high school teacher, unexpectedly caught in a dangerous game involving a...

Duncan Wagner's plans for revenge against his hated enemy, Win Booker, receive an unexpected boost when Win's son hitches a ride in Wagner's old Dodge Dart. With his vengeful kidnapping scheme in full swing, Duncan attempts to extract as much as he can from the...

Mrs. Kaplan and the Matzoh Ball of Death by Mark Reutlinger is a pleasantly surprising gem, like discovering your favorite grandma moonlights as a detective. While the cover hints at what is to come, I was delighted that I had underestimated Mrs. Kaplan’s sharp detective...

Based on Zen principles, A Cup of Zen is a collection of 21 captivating flash fiction stories by Kai Tsukimi. A weary traveler encounters a kindly old man and discovers what's been dragging him along on his journey. An inquisitive young boy is full of...

After spending time with her grandparents in France, 19-year-old Bonnie Renard returns to England and is about to work in her father's company. In light of Nazis forces occupying France, her father, Antoine, travels to the occupied zone to convince his elderly parents to join...