Orphans of the Living by Kathy Watson centers on the Stovall family’s fractured struggle for survival and belonging across several decades and locations. Lula Stovall and her husband, Barney, move from Montana homesteading to Mississippi sharecropping, then to California farmland, battling poverty, racism, and family...

Open Bar by Dan Schorr is a gripping and multi-layered narrative that follows an investigation into the activities of a pedophile softball coach at Mountain Hill University, against the backdrop of institutional corruption, personal trauma, and the pursuit of justice. The human resources director learns...

Only By Grace by Elizabeth Johns is a Regency romance that blends humor, tenderness, and adventure on the open sea. The story follows Grace Whitford, a gentle and unassuming young woman who, after being accidentally left behind on a ship following her sister’s wedding, finds...

One Pale Summer by Debra Phillips explores the lives of Evee and Mina, two sisters grappling with the harsh realities of abandonment. Set against the backdrop of a sweltering summer, the novel weaves themes of family, loss, and survival through the eyes of its young...

One Is None by Mark Nihlean begins with Doug and Ben emerging from their underground bunker into a barren landscape, encountering an abandoned town, and, eventually, meeting another survivor with a warning about a nuclear meltdown. Doug remains committed to their shelter, while Dolores argues...

In Out of the Past by Burt Weissbourd, Cash lost his parents in a tragic accident at the age of seven. The relationship with his father was a complex one due to his alcoholism and the violent behavior that came with it. Recently he has...

In Old Mrs. Kimble’s Mansion by George T. Arnold, Forrest Alderson is a successful middle-aged man who has never been the same since having his heart broken by the ever-manipulating Maggie with her unending scheming and plotting. Despite working on himself and becoming very successful,...

A man runs out of gas in the small town of Gainesville, Washington. His name is Sam Lawrence, and he is looking for a job—at least a temporary one. Fred Rosenbauer takes Sam to Harley Petersen's farm to help him with fencing. Sam starts working...

On the Origins of Joy Boy's Chasm is a work of fiction in the comedy, interpersonal drama, and slice-of-life genres. Penned by author Liam James Leaven, the plot follows Joy Boy, whose life is in disarray after his girlfriend leaves him, his roommate's antics escalate,...

One-Legged Uncle Jesse by Mike Morris is a masterful blend of historical fiction, cultural musings, and family drama that will transport readers to a bygone era. This sweeping narrative spans multiple generations of a family, exploring the identity, grief, and effects of colonialism on the...