Harriet Keaton, a longtime resident of The Indie Retirement Village, is called to her family home in uptown Charlotte in the middle of the night. Her brother, Joey, out on parole after serving almost twenty years for a crime he didn’t commit, is in trouble...

In Dark Site by Stephen Baker, fifteen-year-old Alissa struggles to cope with the loss of her mother while navigating the influence of her wealthy grandfather, who wants to influence her future. Alissa’s grandfather arranges for a Chinese brain chip, known as Boost, to be implanted...

Dig Two Graves by Andrew Hallman is a gripping noir thriller that explores themes of revenge, loyalty, and the search for respect. Set against the sweltering backdrop of Southwest Florida, the novel follows Von Martin, a man recently released from prison, as he navigates a...

Daemon Protocol by JL Spears is an exploration of the intersection between human ambition and artificial intelligence. The story centers on Daniel Bennett, a brilliant yet flawed protagonist whose creation, Castor, evolves beyond its intended purpose, leading to profound consequences for his personal and professional...

Deep Trauma by Kat Edwards is an exciting introduction to the Riley Brighton series. Dr. Riley Brighton works as an ER doctor and is accustomed to witnessing the worst aspects of humanity. However, when she encounters an accident on the freeway, it leads to far...

Adam Tumbler, a war veteran turned journalist, may not care about many things, such as pleasing people or what they think and say about him. But he sure does care about his daughter, the truth, and justice. Stuck investigating crooked cops in his hometown, Adam...

Deadly Expectations by Adam Klein follows Sal Amici, a defense attorney battling with the shadows of a harrowing past. As Sal prepares to marry Nicole, he bears the burden of a secret that he fears could destroy their relationship or lead to his imprisonment if...

In Death by Placebo by Nelson K. Foley, Viktor Rachmanil, the President of Balarutan, exhibits symptoms of worsening liver disease and requires a liver transplant. Liver transplants were not commonly performed in Balarutan, so Rachmanil collaborated with his doctors to explore solutions. Rachmanil ultimately opted...

Draven's Run by Glenn Somodi plunges readers into a dystopian 2050 where the US border is a lethal, creature-guarded “Red Zone.” The story starts with Gabriella, a young Mexican girl with a gift for computers, and her mother, attempting the perilous journey across the border...

In Deception by Lee Maguire, Maegan Mitchell was intrigued by the Hip Hypnotist show on campus. Maegan had some understanding of hypnosis from her previous sessions with Dr. Bryce Davidson, but she felt strange after her experience of the Hip Hypnotist performance. Emilio was also...