Star of the County Down by Doc Richter is set in post-COVID times. It follows Sam Miller, a Marine Corps veteran, who returns home from service only to find out that his wife has left him, emptying their bank accounts, leaving no contact, and taking...

Tidal Overlook by Helen Montague Foster follows Dr. Nancy Thomas, who, on a drive to their river cabin with her husband, Mack, and foster daughter, Soolie, sees a body in a field near Wyding Overlook. Three men threaten Nancy and demand that they leave. Later,...

Sinner’s Descent into the Depths of the Unreal by T. B. Johnson opens with Rosie boarding a train to Hawkins School. When Rosie steps out of the train car, a girl her own age passes her and instantly captures Rosie’s attention. Later, in philosophy class,...

Dry The Rain by Richard Leise is a haunting story that takes you into the mind of a girl who has endured unimaginable trauma. The story is narrated by Mallory, who was kidnapped and subjected to years of abuse and captivity by a man she...

Beneath the Orchard Sky by E.N. Beck follows Lucy, a UX designer from New York, who suffers intense heartbreak after her long-term boyfriend, Neville, suddenly dumps her. To make matters worse, she loses her job and finds out her beloved grandfather has passed away. Lucy...

Scratched Vinyl: Louie's Story by Kimberly Garber captures the essence of perseverance and the power of human connection. The book details the life of Louie Ashley, a man who faces significant challenges from a young age, including a battle with polio, a turbulent family life,...

Memphis Freedman had married Johnny right out of high school, believing that, with all his charm, he was her dream come true. However, now ten years into the marriage, she had known nothing but pain and suffering. There seemed to be no end to Johnny’s...

Pale Pieces by G.M. Stevens follows a narrator's seemingly driftless travels with Djako, D, dancers, a banker, a retired inspector, an old lady, a mathematician, an artist, and others, by train and boat. Together, they must complete practical tasks and overcome terrain and weather,...

The Preacher’s Son by T.R. Brown explores faith, family, and the complexities of relationships. Set in the Carolinas, the novel follows Caleb Boone, the son of a Southern Baptist minister, as he returns home after his father, Elijah Boone, dies. What begins as a journey...

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...