Athanor: The Legend of the Thunder Eagle by Thierry Joubert is a mythological odyssey set in 652 BC. We find ourselves in a mix of history, fantasy, and existential introspection in this powerful saga. When the sacred Thunder Eagle, divine protector of humankind, is kidnapped,...

Real Aussies: John’s Heartbreak by Jezbon is a raw and heartfelt coming-of-age journey set against the nostalgic backdrop of late 70s and early 80s Sydney. John, a successful car salesman and devoted father, is on the brink of securing the dealership that symbolizes everything he's...

Demaris: Protocol by Brian David Randall is the story of two men who have a separate task, but their destinies are each other. The story is set in an era before the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Policy” that has allowed men and women from different...

The Fighter by Lisa Fougere is the story of Victoria, a woman who has built her life around safety and predictability. Her routine existence is upended when she makes a spontaneous decision to help a stranger. Before she knows it, she is stepping into a...

Imagine a secluded kingdom nestled in the shifting sands of a desert under a blazing, cloudless sun. The Land Without Rain by Brigitte Novalis is set in this unique place where people have never seen rain, clouds, or grass. The only water source comes from...

Mickey Dubrow's The Magic Maker starts in 1917 in New York City. It's Passover Seder, so Baruch Rosenfeld invites a beggar to join him and his family during this revered event, as is the Jewish custom. Suddenly, Baruch’s charitable act rebounds, resulting in him and...

Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs! by Dave Bruno is a masterful blend of horror, drama, and comedy. When a bunch of college graduates head into the northern Californian mountains, they stumble across something terrifying: a dilapidated house that hides a terrible secret. The inhabitants are old, 66...

Silent Sounds by Anthony P. Mauro Sr. is a nostalgic, coming-of-age novel set in the summer of 1960 in the fictional coastal town of Manhassett Beach. Told primarily through the eyes of six-year-old Westin “Wes” Marino, the story captures the quiet magic of childhood curiosity,...

“When one’s idea of right and wrong were merely mental constructs, it was easy to misunderstand what was acceptable behavior.” Madcap mayhem and an abundance of strange behavior await in Kinney's Quarry, a novel by Verlin Darrow. The story follows two intelligence agents, Kinney and...

The Promise of Love is the first book in The Promise of a Dragonblood series by Emmeline Lovel. The novel is set in the magical world of Mithrantis, where magic is both a source of power and a measure of worth. Princess Mira’s magic is...

The second banana means someone in any field in a key supporting role or position in a company, project, or organization. They handle the details, execution, and day-to-day management, allowing the number one to be the upfront visionary of the organization. Second bananas are highly...

And So... by Jason C. Dykehouse presents theological ideas through essays that speak on biblical texts, symbols, and figures. In Angels, Demons, and Baptism, he talks about the biblical roles of angels and demons, their symbolic and literal interpretations. The Rainbow: A Beautiful, Dangerous Sign...

Early Lessons From Grandma: The Night Before a Special Day by Debi LeFaye offers a heartwarming glimpse into the wisdom passed down from one generation to the next. Drawing from her cherished childhood memories, LeFaye shares the lessons her grandmother taught her in preparation for...

Rooted in Secrets by T.M. Goodkey is an immersive tale that takes place in the Verdure Kingdom, where magic and mystery weave together. We follow Briar, a brilliant yet misunderstood heir with plant-based powers, who is dedicated to using her gift for healing even though...

Clark's difficult childhood had already created subtle scars in her psyche, which she was trying to put behind her until a series of unfortunate events at her new home worsened those issues. Now an adult, a chance encounter introduces her to Vince and Gun, members...

In Michael Coolwood's Is That An Aura of Wild Magic Engulfing You, Or Are You Just Pleased to See Me?, the lead character, Laceco, suffers emotional pain that manifests itself in strange ways and is highly contagious to others. Its origin remains a mystery as...

Serving the Leftovers is a heartfelt memoir about one woman’s journey into the world of animal rescue. Alysia Dubriske takes readers through her life, beginning with personal trauma and emotional struggles, and finding healing and purpose through caring for neglected and abandoned dogs, especially Pekingese....

I Hope She's a Duck by Sophia Koziatek is a heartwarming children's picture book that follows Constance, a young girl eager to meet her new baby sibling. From the moment her parents announced that her mother was pregnant, Constance expressed her hopes for the baby...

King Cotton III: Jack & the Ripper by Richard A. Noble offers a detailed and immersive story set in the turbulent American West during the late 1860s and early 1870s. Bailey reunites with Wild Bill Hickok and becomes involved in Cuba’s Ten Years War and...

Direct Democracy: And the Curse of the Boiled Frogs by Joseph Jenkins is one of the best books I have read on politics and democracy. This comprehensive critique of the modern political and social landscape offers a sweeping overview of how systemic corruption, propaganda, and...