Manchuria was a region of northeastern China that had long been the subject of territorial disputes and wars. China, Russia, and even Japan had, at times, imposed their wills on this giant portion of the Asian continent. In Special District: Harbin by Tim Stickel, we...

The Adventures of Jimmy and Andrew, Book 1: American Stonehenge is written by Mike Goldstein. In San Diego, Jimmy Edwards has been waiting for his 9th birthday for some time. Now in the summer of 2007, the day has arrived. Jimmy's parents have promised...

The Big Weird: Haikus in Times of Pandemic and Chaos by Z.J. Czupor is a collection of haiku poems based on how current times have affected people, and how it has made social, cultural, and economic changes. The haiku in the collection will have a...

Step into Your Zone: Playbook of Secrets for Peak Performance in Business, Sales, and Life by 'H' John Mejia is a dynamic self-help book packed with solid life strategies. The author uses his own experience and expertise to assist you in taking your life and...

The Niche: Twin Flame Mysteries by Adah F. Kennon is a murder mystery. Detective Patterson and Detective Riley are on the hunt for a murderer and Sheila may just be the one to help them crack the case. But she won’t tell them anything until...

The Moreva of Astoreth is the first book in The Peris Archives by Roxanne Bland. Priestess Moreva Tehi earns the displeasure of her Devi grandmother, the Goddess of Love. Tehi is a blasphemer for not celebrating Ohra-Namtar, the holiest rite of the Gods that their...

Paint Me Fearless (The Shady Gully Series Book 1) by Hallie Lee is an emotionally engaging contemporary Christian novel about female friendship. On the outside, Desi, the new girl at school, and Robin, her not-so-popular lookalike, forge an unlikely friendship that carries them through high...

Friends of the Tsar by Jon de Graaff is the story of Jon’s grandparents' escape from war-torn Russia In 1917. An unusual friendship had developed between Baron Alexander Zuchschwerdt (the author’s great-grandfather) and an Australian horse breeder from Queensland, known as Blue. The Baron had...

Chris Guest's 36 Moons is a novel set in Massachusetts in 1692, a cleverly-plotted and emotionally rich story of love with a strong conflict. Fabian Shawe lives a quiet life with his family in Beverly. One day, Fabian sees a girl sitting in the shade...

How Olly Met His New Family by Silviya Rankova is the cutest story about Danny and his family getting a new cat as their family pet. Danny was somewhat confused at first about being around a new pet that would share his home, but he...

Rough Way to the High Way by Kelly Mack McCoy is an inspirational novel that explores the workings of God’s grace in the ordinary and troubled life of a former pastor as he deals with an unbearable loss. After the murder of his wife, Georgia,...

The Tail of Too Bad Mike by Iain Cameron Williams is a children’s book about a skateboarding shrew that was born without a tail. One day his fake tail goes missing and he goes on the hunt for it. Along the way, he encounters many...

Operation Bluebird is an action-oriented crime drama thriller written by Harry Old. Carolyn Hart is a young detective whose life takes a drastic turn when she is assigned to infiltrate one of the biggest crime families in London, the Parks. Carrie joins the Park family-owned...

I Know You by Heart: Navigating the Dementia Journey by Angie Swetland is both an informative and inspirational book that explores Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia from an angle I have not read in any related books. Using stories, practical examples, and real-life situations, the author...

The world’s ecosystem is in danger and there’s a magic gem that could destroy it. Four children, Samantha, Vanesa, Leo, and Selina, must find the magic gem before Gabriel does because he’s determined to use the gem to destroy the ecosystem forever. Things start to...

So Absurd It Must Be True: The Collection of Surreal Humor, Mystery, and Satire by Victoria Ray is the second book in the Unique and Absurd series, preceded by book one, Funny Tales for Dirty Minds. Ray introduces over two dozen original short stories that...

The only thing better than a great dessert is a spectacular cookbook that features many great dessert options, complete with gorgeous illustrations and thorough instructions. Imagine the signature piece and cover illustration of this fantastic cookbook, 70% Cacao Chocolate Cheesecake! And then there’s Eggnog Éclairs,...

Folder is a young adult sci-fi novel written by Raymond Bolton. Recently graduated from high school, Eric Folder joins the Portland State University, taking physics as a major. As his family members acclimatize themselves to their new home in Portland, Eric ventures out to explore...

Children are more perceptive than we credit them for. Such was the case of Irene, an almost 10-year-old girl who had a beautiful family. Her parents were in love, and she had her companion, a teddy bear. Suddenly, her parents would fight endlessly within earshot...

The Cost of Peace is book one of the Tomb of Ortheus series by Frankie Waters. Master Elias is of the Blood Diamond Sept, dedicated to his role as one of Princess Caela’s Honor Guard. He is faced with a difficult decision, allowing a treacherous,...