Second Pocket First by Gregory Grosvenor is a delightful story about an old-fashioned burglar. The main character is Issey, who likes to think of himself as a 'gentleman burglar.' He never carries a gun, never resorts to violence, and never harms anyone; he just helps...

This week I’ve been thoroughly engrossed by Charles Paul Collins’ historical novel The Remembering: Of Leather & Stone. A fictional account of the lives of real members of the author's family throughout the ages, this book manages to give a compelling insight into the history...

Across The Border: Stories is a fascinating collection of short stories by Anthony Pond. This collection has fifteen stories with titles like Tragedy in The Corral, The Goat Pen Vegetable Garden, Sandals, Diamond Ring, Kilimanjaro, and The Call Home. The stories are interconnected and tell...

In Alex's New Job by Ashley Hohmann, we follow Alex as he explores various careers, each representing a path of potential and possibility. Alex had chosen to be an astronaut. That day, he entered the kitchen to announce to his parents that he was no...

The Asteroid Cafe by Zachry Wheeler is a sci-fi story that combines humor and a pinch of darkness, all set in a lonely satellite restaurant during Earth's off-season for orbital tourism. Kevin Kyle Kane, a self-proclaimed nihilist, has chosen this remote location for a solitary...

The Dragon Who Found His Wings by Lynn Santer is an enchanting fantasy tale that follows the transformative journey of Swimmer, a young water dragon awakened by a mysterious calling. When an ethereal voice urges him to seek out a Koolewong, Swimmer begins an adventure...

The Case Files of GG Michaels: Paranormal Investigator is a collection of three short stories by JL Meredith. "The Force in the Window" follows Guenevere-Grace Michaels as a junior high schooler who encounters a vampire during a sleepover at a friend's house. Now, Guen's the...

Wolff's Law: A Memoir by Brian Harrison is a profound reflection on resilience, self-discovery, and the emotional complexities of life. Harrison’s narrative weaves through a lifetime of personal trials, from family struggles and relationship challenges to career setbacks and self-reinvention. Each chapter unearths formative memories,...

In Misconception, a psychological thriller by Denise Forsythe, there’s only one thing Cassie Nicols wants in life, and that’s a baby. Her marriage is falling apart because she suspects her husband of having an affair, and she believes a baby is the only way to...

Murder in a Sundown Town by Alexandra Kitty is a true crime story. In 1968, Carol Jenkins was starting her first day of a new job – selling encyclopedias in Martinsville, Indiana. Just 21 years old, Carol didn’t have a bad bone in her body,...

Norbu's Secret by Dana Klisanin is a children’s fantasy that raises awareness about the importance of protecting our planet and the natural environment. The narrative follows Lexa and her friends as they confront a crime syndicate intent on destroying natural habitats to make way for...

In Girl on Fire by Eden Hart, Kassia Madison received the news on her sixteenth birthday that she had only a few months left to live. While Kassia and her father were on the roof of their apartment building, they witnessed hundreds of red meteors...

Almost Perfect by Deandre Kralevic is a chilling psychological thriller that explores the dark, twisted world of Marcus Saint-Claude, a therapist whose charm and intellect mask his sinister double life. This gripping tale explores the themes of manipulation, obsession, and the thin line between healing...

Tribulations by Tony Heck is a raw exploration of generational trauma, resilience, and the human capacity to navigate life’s darkest moments. The novel vividly explores family dynamics, personal identity, and the scars of past choices. The narrative centers on Clare Chestwick, a young woman grappling...

Her Own Devices by Geoffrey Dutton is an entertaining tale of action and justice set in picturesque Piraeus, Greece. Anna Burmeister, a grieving widow and dedicated mother, channels her pain into a fight against child trafficking after witnessing a young boy’s abduction. Her determination drives...

The Mountain by Anthony Pond is another short story featuring Ryan Jordan. Ryan is on a mountain climb. Last year, he failed to conquer it, but this time, he’s determined to beat it. Leading a small team, Ryan heads into the Sierra Nevada mountains. The...

In Ghost Town by Anthony Pond, Ryan Jordan is out on horseback with his sister and father, exploring an old mining town. The wind blows eerily through the wooden buildings and the abandoned cemetery, sending a creepy vibe through all of them. Ryan doesn't want...

Anthony Pond’s A Tale of Cienega Mirth is a short story exploring the healing journey of a war veteran seeking refuge in a tranquil meadow nestled in the Sierras. The protagonist, trying to escape the haunting memories of combat, constructs a stone cabin next to...

Brenda Coffee’s Maya Blue is a memoir of unusual strength, resilience, resonance, and purpose. Her story reads like a mainstream thriller but her voice is so candid and conversational that readers will invest unconditional trust in even the most alarmingly shocking sections of her narrative....

Children of Madness by Jarrett Brandon Early presents a haunting and innovative epic fantasy that defies traditional genre boundaries. Set in the toxic, forgotten town known as the Stenches, the novel follows the Sour Flower Gang on a dangerous quest to locate the mythical Snail-Gods...