The Reader by M.K. Harkins opens with three words, “I am dead.” A gun shot wound, no memory, and two strangers are just a few of the things that greet Ann Baker when she wakes up on a beach. Quickly, she finds herself thrown into...

The Forest Trail by Dan Absalonson follows a young boy named Nolan. Nolan goes on a camping trip with his brother and his brother's friends. But then they realize that they have no matches, and if they're going to make s'mores, matches are important. Nolan's...

In The Mysterious Adventures of Tommy Nowhere & Roscoe: Spirit of the Trees by James Stilson, daydreamer Tommy, a thirteen-year-old boy, suddenly discovers that his fantasies about being a valiant knight have come true. Transported to the magical Green Leaf forest in the land of...

I had the pleasure of reading and reviewing the opening book in the Orfeo Saga, The Sword of Telemon, which introduced Murray Lee Eiland Jr.'s distinctive signature of excellent prose, unique phraseology, and complex characters. The Slave Boy, the sixth book in the installment, did...

In The Benighted, the first book in The Benighted Saga by A.M. Dunnewin, twenty-three-year-old Skylar Mandolyn finds herself named heir after the tragic death of her brother. As the final heir, her existence is both an asset to the kingdom and a threat to those...

The Secret of Trail House Lodge: A Sophie Collins Mystery, Book 2 by Madge H. Gressley is for young adults. Fifteen-year-old heiress Sophie Collins and her friends explore an abandoned lodge and become curious after seeing a particular guest entry in the registration book, and...

The Sisterhood is the first book in The Sisterhood series written by Alison Clarke. Fifteen-year-old Opportunae (Oppie) comes from a long line of female warriors who are descended from King Arthur. Both Oppie and her best friend, Aurora (a fierce dragon warrior), love listening to...

The Willing is a gripping and imaginative novel written by Gary Smith. After the death of his wife, Warren Steelgrave makes his way to Italy, where his family had originated. After he is welcomed home, Warren commences Italian language studies at a school in Florence,...

The Drummer’s Call by Patricia Leppo is an exploration into posterity. Josh is a California bred ninth grader, who loves video games and playing drums in his band. Recently, the loss of his father has rocked his world. Sandy, Josh’s mom, feels the burden of...

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein is a practising Positive Psychologist. In her book The Truth: Diary of a Gutsy Tween, she sets out to help young girls growing up to understand why they feel the way they do, reassure them that they are not alone, and...