Mask of Romulus by Mark Jamilkowski tells the story of the first emperor, Caesar Augustus, and the seer, Kamala. When Atia remarries, Augustus is sent to live with his grandmother, Julia, who introduces him to her brother, Julius Caesar. Augustus and Julius form a deep...

Murder in Plein Air by Karen Leigh Charles is part of the Becca Flynn Mystery series. Becca traded her role as an artist to become a private investigator, but she never could have predicted her next case would revolve around underwear. Her best friend, Pix,...

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...