In The Bizarre Case of Dr. Grindle, Will Bashor writes about a group in 1927 when it was against the law to be gay in society or even in your own home. The main characters, also firm friends, are Nathan Bolton, Guy Logan, Dr. Henry...

“Despite the difference in class, death is life’s great equalizer. Every man must face it.” However, as T.S. Maynard's novel The Legend of Titus illustrates, it is often easier to confront our own demise than to see the people we love cut down. The story...

The Case of the Beth-el Stone by David Cairns of Finavon is a gripping historical mystery that weaves together gold rush-era Australia, Victorian Edinburgh, and a centuries-old conspiracy. Major Findo Gask and his sharp-witted companion Errol Rait find themselves fleeing a vengeful secret society, only...

The Eater of Flies by Richard Gadz is a chilling Victorian Gothic horror novel set in 1868 London. When a sealed box from Transylvania is opened, it releases a vampyr: a parasitic creature that inhabits human hosts, regardless of age or gender, and feeds on...

The Bootlegger’s Bride by Rick Skwiot is a journey back to the often lawless, uncompromising streets of St Louis during prohibition. Narrated across two time periods from two different perspectives, the story follows a young son of Polish immigrants, Jan Nowak, as he seeks to...

The Wound Closest to the Sun by Karl Berger is a poignant historical novel that spans decades and continents, weaving together the lives of those shaped by war and regret. The story follows Yann, a semi-retired French journalist in 1960, haunted by his past. Through...

The Moon Goddess's Smile by Catherine C. Wu tells the tale of a Chinese American biomedical researcher, Mei, who returns to China to fulfill a family duty: transferring her late grandmother's apartment to her male cousin so he can marry. But what should be a...

The Empresario’s Wife by Barbara H. Seeber is a sweeping historical novel that brings to life the turbulent era of the Texas Revolution through the eyes of Sarah Seely DeWitt. In 1827, Sarah leaves behind the familiar comforts of St. Louis for the promise and...

The Soap Maker by Terrence Pershall is a poignant historical novel that follows Anton, a young French boy whose life is forever changed by the onset of World War II. Guided by his grandfather—known as 'The Soap Maker' and a key figure in the French...

The Rules of Courtship by Kasey Stockton is a Regency romance in an era when societal norms and personal desires often clashed. The novel centers around the two protagonists, Ruth and Oliver. They are both determined to find suitable partners and, being lifelong friends, make...