The Very Last War, a political thriller bestseller by W.H. Hawthorne, is far from my usual reading genres. However, the superb narration by Nathan Moore drew me into the story with his first words about Jake O’Connor, a 13-year-old boy living in Alaska who would...

In The Very Last War by W.H. Hawthorne, Jake O’Connor rises from his roots in Alaska to become President of the United States, leading a political revolution that transforms the nation. His administration returns power to the states and diminishes federal overreach, sparking global attention....

Over There by Jane Loeb Rubin begins with Eli and Miriam, a newly married couple immediately thrust into World War I. After their honeymoon, Eli enlists in the Medical Corps just as they begin adjusting to married life. Miriam is unable to serve due to...

Early This Morning by Darrell Berry kicks off with Major General Andy Wells, who oversees a covert mission involving a unit of predominantly homosexual soldiers, led by Lieutenant Colonel Trent Barnes. Trent begins to question the unique composition of his team and the unusual medical...

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...

Into the Cauldron by Glenn Starkey is a raw and unfiltered portrayal of the American Civil War, with Trooper Jonah Gustafson caught in a whirlwind of conflict, loss, and survival. After enlisting in the 3rd Wisconsin Volunteer Cavalry, Jonah's trek takes him beyond the traditional...

Born in Tehran, young Ricardo did not know why his father had abandoned him, his younger sister, and their mother. But then, his father’s decision was the beginning of the small family’s troubles. Ricardo’s mother remarries, but her new husband has a dark secret. It...

In 'Til the River Calms by Julia Maiola, the author presents an alternate version of 1835. War erupts in Arregia and Verlutte over gold discovered in a neutral area, and the winner will receive rights to the gold as well as the control of the...

Kip Cassino’s Operation Tollbooth is an intriguing and realistic novel based upon a hypothetical “what if” of the United States’ use of nuclear ground weapons in the Vietnam War. A veteran soldier himself, having been stationed in Korea, Cassino is an expert in military strategy,...

The Chronicle of the Versemaker by Craig C. Charles is a compelling historical novel that examines the turbulent lives of intellectuals during the siege of Leningrad. The protagonist, Joseph Orbeli, is a museum director tasked with safeguarding the precious artifacts in the Hermitage Museum as...