Leslie-Anne Farrandon, a former journalist, is living comfortably and safely as Anne Pierson, an archeologist in Karakuyu, Turkey. In her attempt to escape a sordid past and find peace in a strange land of rigid social beliefs, Anne finds herself instead enveloped in accusations of...

The Burden of Darkness (A Marcie Kane and Nathan Harris Thriller) by Barry Finlay is the latest in the Marcie Kane and Nathan Harris series and it does not disappoint. As the story begins, Nathan is a shell of his former self, sleeping all day...

Inclined Elders are men and women who have made a conscious choice to ignore society's mindset of 'decline' and 'over the hill' as they age and have embraced an optimistic mindset of continuing to climb ever upwards. Inclined Elders: How to rebrand aging for self...

Season of Waiting by Jim Christopher is a psychological thriller you won’t want to put down. Caleb Allard knows he has little time left and, rather than involving his family in decisions, he arranges his own suicide – medically assisted. He has no real legacy...

A story that spans generations, The Call To See by Sara Enochs is the story of Ava Andrews and her legacy of helping save the world from environmental destruction, all through her elaborate daydreaming. The early chapters begin where we are introduced to her life...

Moonlight Becomes You by Robert Herold is a paranormal thriller set in the small town of Petersberg, Virginia, two decades after the end of the American Civil War. Harvard Professor William James arrives in Petersberg alongside the Eidola Project members, Dr. Edward Gilpin, Nigel Pickford,...

"Can you think of ways you can be kind to others?" This is the question that Orbit, a cute globe-shaped character, asks the very young readers of Ruth Maille's The Power of Kindness. In this illustrated and delightful children's book, young readers (and their parents)...

The Power of Gratitude: Unlocking Hidden Treasures by Ruth Maille tells the story of Orbit, a character in the shape of our planet, who is going to a sleepover camp. Orbit and all his friends are excited about the camp and can’t wait to see...

Moody Moody Cars by Eileen Kennedy-Moore is an absolute delight. Kids that love cars will enjoy the many different vehicles depicted. Pareidolia, which is our tendency to see faces in objects, is used to great effect in this rhyming story. Each spread includes a clever...

The Self-Liberation of Parson Sykes: Enslavement in Southampton County, Virginia by David J. Mason tells the story of the author’s great-grandfather, Parson Sykes, and his journey to freedom during the Civil War. The author does a remarkable job of setting up the details of the...

The Power of Empathy: Be the Friend You've Always Wanted is a children’s book by Ruth Maille. Orbit, a personified image of our planet, gathers a group of children together to discover a superpower: empathy. Orbit explains the emotion, and gives some examples, before asking...

Cursing with Style: A Dicktionary of Expletives by Erika M. Weinert is a resource with a satirical but factual presentation that sets out to define what many would think defies definition -- swear words. However, referring to them as swear words is an oversimplification of...

Escaping My Demons by Joseph Fagarazzi is essentially a story about overcoming adversity in the face of child abuse. Growing up in Italy he had an abusive father and at times an abusive mother. The story follows Joseph all the way to Australia in the...

Chasing Influence: Transformational Coaching to Build Champions for Life by Troy Urdahl is a motivating and insightful book that offers a comprehensive guide to coaching for personal and professional growth. Urdahl's approach is focused on not only achieving success but also fostering lasting and meaningful...

The Forever Game is a conspiracy thriller by Jeffrey James Higgins. Special Agent Adam Locke quits the DEA and accepts a job in security at Cuttyhunk Island to spend time with Effie, his girlfriend. Effie was diagnosed with cancer and does not have much time...

The Veil by Wanda Luthman is an imagining of what could have happened during the tearing of the veil inside the Tabernacle. According to Jewish tradition, the thirteenth birthday is very special for boys. It's when they get to read from the Torah for their...

The Rocket, written and illustrated by Daryl Horton, is a charming and modern take on Peter Newell’s classic The Rocket Book. It captures the joy and chaos that ensue when a young boy ignites a hidden rocket in his apartment building. Horton brings fresh energy...

Unhaunted is the first book in the White Crow Mystery series by Trisha Slay, and what a start it is! The fact that the author herself was brought up in a haunted house adds to the credibility of the overall appeal of the book. Asha...

Quiet Lessons for the Introvert’s Soul by Gabriela Casineanu asks if you regard yourself as shy and reserved, and believe this is a personality flaw? Do you feel that being labelled an introvert means you must follow and not lead? In a world of fierce...

African Heartbeats: A Novel by Temple Emmet Williams is set in Africa and features the fight against terrorism. The terrorist attack on one of the biggest hospitals in Tanzania sends shockwaves across the world, but it also ignites something new: the quest to replace the...