The plight of the grey wolf, and for many wildlife creatures, has been a struggle for survival, its biggest enemy is humans. But even amongst wolves, there is a hierarchy that plays a role, much like humans. Also, like humans, wolves and other wildlife judge...

Prey Without Ceasing is a southern gothic horror novella written by Andrew Franks. Raised in an ultra-conservative household with a strict authoritarian pastor for a father, seventh-grader Dalton has been groomed his entire life to take over the reins of his father, Gary. Whether getting...

A Man Walks Into a Bank is a crime comedy-drama novel by Lucky Stevens. Ellis Coldwater is part of a five-man crew that plans to rob a bank. Led by a hardened criminal named Salty, the operation involves kidnapping the bank manager, George Larkin, and...

The Age of Darkness: Wrak-Wavara by Leigh Roberts is an epic fantasy tale set in the fictional world of Etera. Moc'Tor, Guardian of Etera and Leader of the Mothoc residing in the cave system of Kthama, finds himself facing the biggest challenge of his life...

Chambers of the Heart is a collection of short fiction in the science fiction and anthology subgenres. The stories included in the collection are suitable for the general reading audience and were each penned by author B. Morris Allen. The book contains a diverse selection...

Facing Off by Tanya Ross is the second book in the dystopian science fiction young adult Tranquillity series, preceded by the remarkably well-received first book in the series, Rising Up. The series is named for the land its troubles are centered on, a place called...

Reclamation by Ashley Fontainne is a psychological thriller that draws upon elements of the horror genre. This story will appeal to fans of Stephen King, especially those who like stories that blur the lines between what the character truly experiences and what the character is...

Colin Powell once said, “A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work.” That quote is the very essence of Tryouts by Peter J. Stavros. It’s the story of a ninth-grade boy living in a small town who wishes to...

Sophie Mathieson has a mundane life that she despises. Her job at Heller Co. or, as she calls it, Hellco, sucks the life out of her. Her husband is inattentive and spends most of his time running a restaurant and putting Sophie down. Her...

Light From the Dust by Matthew William Frend is a compilation of the author's original science fiction short stories, each independent of one another within the genre and each reading entirely as a stand-alone. Frend's stories embody a full range of speculative themes, from Introduced...

The Deep Translucent Pond by James Shelley is a literary fiction novel that explores the human condition through the lens of three poets at different stages of their lives. After conducting an entrance exam, The Black Magus, a reclusive poet working on a ten-year project...

Bertie is a bat with very poor eyesight, but that doesn’t stop him from living his life to the full. Although he sometimes struggles with not being able to see, he tries his best to keep a positive outlook. One night, Bertie gets trapped in...

Framed is a work of fiction in the mystery, thriller, and action subgenres and is the latest installment of the Jax Diamond Mysteries series. It is suitable for the general reading audience and was penned by author Gail Meath. The book follows investigator Jax Diamond...

Mekdela tackles society’s views on plus-size people and campaigns for body positivity in Plus-Size: A Memoir of Pop Culture, Fatphobia, and Social Change. This book is an essay collection that analyzes and gives important insight into fatphobia, its psychological effects on the people scorned, the...

Seed of Dragons: Surviving an Empire Undone is a work of fiction in the action, adventure, and interpersonal drama subgenres. It is suitable for the general reading audience and was penned by author Billy Ironcrane. The book tells two stories: the first is about the...

Malachi was black and had albinism. Double tragedy! Fortunately, he had a good life, a loving family, and kind neighbors. Everything came to a halt when Bennett Dickson and his dad moved into the community. The white racist would taunt Malachi’s family at every opportunity...

S.H.R.E.D.: Gorgon Rising by Stu Jones is the origin story of a new superhuman series revolving around a young Hawaiian environmental activist named Sasha and the night that changed her life and her body forever. The book begins with Sasha aggressively subverting Russian whalers in...

Seventeen-year-old Solace was the daughter of a poor soldier named Soren and a water diviner from the Yeloshan hills. She was a fierce lass with spirit, guts, and determination. Solace also had the gift of water divination like her mother. One day, on her way...

This book is about self-love, maintaining high self-esteem, and gaining self-confidence. The Awkward Avocado presents us with an avocado and its unique way of being. With the help of this amusing character, C.J. Zachary explains that it is normal to be different from our friends....

Living Green and the Smoke, written by Florian Bushy and illustrated by Ritwij Sasmal, is a children's book and “a story about air pollution, global warming, and teamwork”. The book begins with Earth in its infancy, a planet where plants, flowers, and trees are absolutely...