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...

A Third Term by Paul Greenberg is a tale that wittily delves into the questionable aspects of America's politics. The year is 2028, and a certain tyrannical Republican U.S. president is contemplating running for a third presidential term. Such a feat is forbidden, but anything...

Indelicate Deception by V.S. Kemanis is a poignant literary novel exploring family secrets, self-deception, and the unbreakable bond between a father and daughter. Caty Robertson grows up idolizing her father, Roy, a loving and resilient Vietnam veteran-turned-chef. Though her childhood is filled with his warmth...

The Making of Brio McPride by RA Ruegg is a bold and thought-provoking novel that explores the intersection of mental health, identity, and corporate influence. Brio is a fiercely independent fifteen-year-old who refuses to accept the world’s judgment that he is mentally ill. Instead, he...

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...

In Bobby vs. The Duke: James Darling vs. The World Book 1, Sean Fallon has taken a time in American history that was a minefield for anyone running for president. The Vietnam War and protests against it were at their height. Anyone standing as a...

In Doubting River by Melissa C Alexander, Charm Freeman left home when he was a teen and he never planned to go back. When his brother-in-law dies, he has to return, finding his nephew broken by grief. But 9-year-old Lucas has one thing he wants...

Done by Juliet Rose follows Casey, a young man in the throes of substance abuse and a strained relationship with both his past and present living situation. As Casey tries to find peace in surfing and moments of escape through ketamine, the fallout of his...

Sketches from the Periphery by M.P. Summers explores life on the edge of conflict. The story unfolds through the experiences of a young expatriate named Alexander Barr who is working as a contractor in Darfur. Readers are pulled into the desolate landscape of Sudan in...

Code Name: Juggernaut by Sherman E. Ross is an action-packed tale that provides a broad perspective on the underlying reasoning behind racial violence and hostility directed toward government agencies. It revolves around Howard Brennan, a vengeful nuclear engineer and former USAF colonel desperately seeking revenge...