Mischief and Mistletoe (Betty Benino Mysteries) by Janet Fix is a delightful mystery. It centers on Betty Benino and her family, who are coming to visit her at Christmastime. This is noteworthy because it's Betty’s first Christmas in this town since her husband’s passing. Eventually,...

In Lana Sabarwal's Maya, Dead and Dreaming, Munna Dhingra is an Indian immigrant who has lived in the small town of Shogie, Washington, most of her life. Yet she still feels like a stranger, trying to find her place in the world. One day, she...

Marcus Douglas Presents Dimensions of the Soul: The Experience is the first part of a unique political thriller blended with science fiction. It is November 2024, Washington, D.C. America has just elected Nobel prize winner Kirklin Adams as its new President. But shortly after his...

In My Hemorrhoid; A Man, His Hemorrhoid, His Destiny, H.D.’s narrative begins with Roman Gilchrist, a stable and settled civil servant in Britain's esteemed government, living a predictable and orderly life. But the painful discovery of a hemorrhoid leads Roman astray when it distracts him...

Polina Quinn's psychological thriller Missing or Dead pulls readers in with a combination of emotional trauma, group manipulation, and a desperate quest for the truth. The story centers on Talia, a teenage girl going through the motions of life, but not really living, due to...

Mask of Her Reflection in Venus by L. A. Espriux is a heartfelt collection of short stories that cover themes of identity, illusion, and finding meaning. Each story introduces different characters going through pain, loss, or deep thinking. The first story is about a woman...

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...

Mender of Monsters is the sixth book in The Book of Roses series by Kelly River. The story follows Sister Hazel, an infirmarer at Wrenvale Abbey, whose peaceful life is shattered when the notorious Red Roger, a feared barbarian and war criminal, comes to her...

With the allure of a medieval castle town, Monemvasia forms the perfect setting for Alexander Marriott’s murder mystery, Murder with a Glass of Malvasia. Virgil Colvin, having decided to leave detective work behind in Chicago, embarks on a relaxing trip to enjoy the peaceful landscapes,...

Miss Bristol Rents a Room by Tom Hoffman is an inventive and charming historical fantasy that weaves time travel, memory, and identity into a delightful narrative set against the backdrop of modern-day Brooklyn. Known for his imaginative storytelling in series like The Translucent Boy and...