Two Dreams & Other Tales by Gregory Treakle is a collection of five original and individual short stories, each covering themes of familial bonds, resilience, and reconciliation. In Passing Through, Byron's wrongful conviction shapes his journey to confront past injustices and rebuild his life. Two...

Return to the Lion's Den by Gregory Treakle is a touching story about Daniel MacRae, a young man who suffered from pain and torture inflicted by his father for ten years. Daniel could not comprehend why his once loving and calm father suddenly changed into...

Duane Simolke's The Acorn Stories: Second Edition is a collection of inter-connected short stories about the inhabitants of the town of Acorn in West Texas. Two lovers try to control the trajectory of their relationship, unwittingly driving a wedge between each other. While swimming in...

Iron Rose is a work of fiction in the fantasy, action, romance, and adventure subgenres. It is intended for the young adult reading audience. Penned by author Abigail O'Bryan, this thrilling novel reimagines the classic tale of Beauty and the Beast with a dark and...

In Death Takes a Fall by Sharon Lynn, Maddie McGuire, a 19-year-old hiker, was stuck on a ledge after she slipped off the Cotswold trail while grabbing a few alluring blackberries. Her current love interest, a handsome young Scotsman, Constable Edward Bailey, was standing on...

Can a truly good person commit an act of unforgivable evil? Do humans always use their best reasoning skills? Do people always do things that are in their best interest? Bahr Burr considers these questions in Tranquility Bight. Tranquility Bight is one of the many...

The Savage is a work of fiction in the adventure, action, and mystical suspense genres. It is best suited to mature adult readers owing to the presence of violence, gore, and sex throughout. Penned by author Kris Nedy, the plot follows Kamolea, born on a...

The Guide: Survival, Warfighting, Peacemaking by Greg Munck is a profoundly moving and inspiring memoir that chronicles the author's journey from a tumultuous childhood to finding purpose and faith through his experiences as a United States Marine in the Gulf War. Munck's narrative is raw,...

Survive the Day by E. A. Coe is a fast-paced, thoroughly engaging thriller that chronicles the efforts of Federal Agents Douglas Hill and Marina Butnari to take down the vast human trafficking empire ruled by the heinous and incredibly powerful Mo Ren. Agents Hill and...

Two by Nathan Nicolau is a riveting coming-of-age novel for young adult fans of drama and mystery. Howl studies business administration at UNCC. He loves to read in Charlotte's Romare Bearden Park. There, he notices a weird girl passionately speaking to a statue in Italian....

I applaud Marie Carasco for writing a well-researched, practical, and important book in Organizational Culture: A Guide to Inclusive Transformation. The emphasis is truly on the second part of the title, inclusive transformation that will develop organizational culture including change strategies. The author has provided...

Dr. Karla Hylton recounts her challenging upbringing and subsequent struggles, including a tumultuous marriage marked by financial strain and infidelity in her memoir, The Unvarnished Truth: Purpose in the Pain. Hylton discusses childhood trauma and experiences, speaking on the importance of addressing past wounds for...

Delivering Apple Pie is a work of fiction in the historical, wartime, and slice-of-life subgenres. It is suitable for adult readers with some potentially disturbing scenes of violence and reference to concentration camp life and abortion. Penned by author Bill Reichert, the novel offers a...

Heir to Chaos is a work of fiction in the fantasy, adventure, and action genres. It is best suited to adult readers owing to the use of strong language throughout and some scenes of mild violence. Penned by author Adrian Holmes, the story follows protagonist...

Poetry allows us to express our innermost feelings and emotions in a way that connects us to others. Matt Misikov's Porcelain Bird is an intimate collection of poems and poetic stories in which the author shares his own life experiences, exploring the human condition through...

In AFK, a young adult drama by Jamie Zerndt, Atsuko and Lyric are best friends who love to surf and play video games to keep their minds off their personal issues at home. While Lyric deals with the divorce of his parents and his complicated...

The Dark Assent by Angela Dunham is a short paranormal/horror story. Edward Griffin is struggling to make ends meet for his wife and family. He has a secret – he can wield magic, and so can their youngest daughter. Desperate, he casts a spell that...

SiP is penned by author Marius Trevelean in the science fiction, fantasy, and adventure genres for independent readers in the middle-grade and younger teenage range. The author presents an imaginative tale where Planet Earth is transformed into a juice box. This prompts twelve-year-old Jim Moss...

Bent Is Not Broken, penned by author MJ Buckman, is a work of non-fiction in the LGBTQ+, social issues, and slice-of-life subgenres. It is best suited to adult readers owing to its topical discussion of abuse, suicide, and suicide attempts. The work is a heartfelt...

Let's Get Lost: A Modern Fairy Tale is a work of fiction in the literary, time travel, and romance genres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. Penned by author Steven Ramirez, the plot follows Adam's quest to navigate love, loss, and...