In Scars of the Heart, Bob Van Laerhoven has taken a most controversial subject and written ten short stories around it. Each story is unique in its own right but the same theme is carried through each one. The author holds the reader’s attention in...

Waking Up at the Gates by Thom Kudla is a reflective and poetic exploration of life’s nuances. The book examines the complexities of existence, relationships, and self-discovery through essays and meditations. It is organized into thematic sections, including “Working,” “Living,” “Loving,” “Writing,” “Thinking,” “Being,” and...

Where the Heart Isn’t: Redefining Home by Ileana Stoica, PhD, is an intellectually rich memoir that interweaves the author’s physical migrations with her inner journey across decades, cultures, and identities. Stoica, a Romanian-born scientist turned writer, offers a thoughtful narrative that moves fluidly between autobiographical...

Suffering is an integral part of life. We all suffer one way or another. But how do we ensure suffering doesn't overwhelm us and keep us from living the life we deserve? In Beyond the Storm, Dr. Jerome Frierson delves into the timeless story of...

After the Before by Ernie Gammage shows us a hauntingly beautiful post-apocalyptic landscape, where memory, mystery, and survival weave together in unexpected ways. Scavengers Sophie and Markus stumble across a mysterious sealed box buried in the ruins, hundreds of years after a global collapse. Driven...

In Her First Hero by Leon Harris, the author meets Aisha, who works in a restaurant. Their connection is instant, and as time passes, they grow very close despite their age difference. Aisha gets pregnant, but the happiness doesn’t last long. Leon discovers Aisha has...

Escape to the Maroons by Mike Weedall is a historical novel that reveals the untold stories of fugitive slaves seeking freedom in the harsh terrain of the Great Dismal Swamp in 1791. Weedall skillfully combines thorough research with vivid storytelling to portray the struggles, bravery,...

Bermuda Pirates in New York: Part II - City Under the Cliffs by Olha Smulska is an exciting continuation of Dominika, her father, Black Smoke, and their crew's adventures. This fantasy novel is a captivating journey through time, blending historical settings with magical elements. The...

Diary of a Minecraft Wimpy Zombie: First Day of Middle School, Volume 1 is a children's adventure fan fiction novel written by Steve The Zombie. Zombulon, or Z, as most people call him, is a young zombie who's about to start middle school. He's pretty...

It's only two days before Christmas and Patty desperately needs to see Santa Claus at the mall. In fact, she's brought along her resume to apply for a job. Her resume isn't much because Patty's not even twelve yet, but she feels this strong urge...

Genesis by Kipjo Ewers is the third entry in The First Series and the first I am reading from this author. It is an absorbing and surprising narrative, enriched by strong elements of science fiction and political intrigue, and driven by a phenomenal conflict that...

“Reluctant Gods” by A.J. Aaron asks you to imagine waking up one Saturday morning and learning that you are literally a god with the power to save the world. Your grandmother, Ayel, is an ancient mystic who showed you the secrets behind the trap door....

Trey sees a tragic scene unfold before his eyes – at the bottom of the swimming pool! In Hippocampus: The First Book of the Atlantis Revolution by Tom Tancin, young Trey Atlas discovers that there is more to the myth of Atlantis than anyone suspects....

What do songs like Let’s Stay Together, A Horse With No Name or The Candy Man mean to you? What do artists Cher, Rod Steward, The McCoys, The Byrds, America and James Taylor all have in common? Well, they are all a part of...

Bleak: The First Mission by Ian Martyn is a novelette prequel to the author’s book Bleak: The Story of a Shapeshifter. Bleak is a manipulant human clone. His kind is considered an abomination, but the Confederation never hesitates to exploit their useful abilities. The rebels...

Sometimes an author speaks so clearly and so honestly, the reader feels body-punched by the truth. Grant M. Whitus honors us with his gut-pummeling book, Bullet Riddled: The First S.W.A.T. Officer Inside Columbine…and Beyond. The down-to-earth authenticity embedded in his gritty voice starts immediately with...

Alliance.125: Hirunda by Raita Jauhiainen is a unique and well crafted dystopian novel. Jani is a young man who lives in one of the biggest cities in the world. It's a city of progress that managed to survive the Great War, and bring about an...

A Poisonous Journey: The First Lady Evelyn Mystery is a historical sleuth mystery written by Malia Zaidi. Evelyn's bored with her life in London, especially now that the city is in its cold, gray and drizzly late-winter weather pattern. Life with Aunt Agnes is predictably...

Reminiscing: The First Family of God Remembers is a work of fiction penned by author Edward N Brown in the Christian, historical fiction, and interpersonal drama genres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. The author presents a unique experience as we...

Alliance by Tyler Svec begins when Roy Van Doren discovers a hidden door that leads to another world. There, he meets the Reno family—Alexander, Abby, and Cyrus—who explain the power issues between the authoritarian Alliance and the resistance, the Chrystarians. Roy is sent to the...