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...

To everyone in Hillsdale, Idaho, Faith Lyons was the new second-grade teacher who had moved into the small town about three years ago, and Faith hoped it would remain that way. She was trying to start afresh, away from her family and true identity, Astrid...

Set in Augusta, Maine’s harsh landscape, Born on Monday by Richard R. Becker follows the story of Billy Stevens, a rugged quarry worker and struggling artist, whose life unravels after the brutal murder of his girlfriend Autumn Larkstrom. Once suspected of the crime himself, Billy...

Dockside Secrets by Terry Overton is an entertaining adult cozy mystery. In the first installment of The Finley Burke Mysteries series, we meet the core group who affectionately term themselves 'The Sunset Sleuths.' As the series' name suggests, the main character is Finley Burke. Along...

Guardians of the Drums by Chuck Morgan is a crime thriller that sizzles off the pages. Detective Leilani Kealoha is a true-blue Hawaiian who has a deep personal connection to the cultural history of Hawaii, its people, and its artifacts. When an irreplaceable, incredibly important...

A Peculiar Wife for a Marquis by Lottie Moralis follows Lady Amara Von Droight, a young woman carrying the scars of a painful past and a secret she has learned to manage quietly for most of her life. After escaping a disastrous first engagement, she...

When sixteen-year-old Joan Andersen realized she was pregnant, she could not face her parents or her handsome boyfriend, Jack Smithfield, her high school’s mean football team captain in East Elm, their hometown. She turned to a friend for help, who connected her to a quack...

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...

Cypress Grace by Jeff Bartrom is a contemporary romance about love, redemption, and healing. The story follows Alex, a war veteran haunted by memories of his time in Iraq. He struggles to find peace after returning home. Plagued by guilt and trauma, he seeks refuge...

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,...