Quantum Genesis, the first book in MD Hanley's enthralling series, is set on a planet on the brink of ecological collapse. Against the backdrop of the Cygnus galaxy, the narrative follows Ode Tillmook, a brilliant scientist whose groundbreaking experiment inadvertently transforms the planet Ghia into...

Girl, Uncoded: A Memoir of Passion, Betrayal, and Eventual Blessings by Brandi Dredge is an amazing true story of courage and resilience. Sixteen-year-old Caroline loved hanging out with her friends, but she longed to meet the man who owned the apartment they met in. Some...

Living With Hope: True Stories of Chronic Illness by Ellen Krohne is a heartfelt and inspiring collection of real-life stories from individuals facing chronic illnesses. Through the journeys of twelve people, this book sheds light on the daily struggles, resilience, and triumphs of those living...

In The Vibrant Sage by Nancy Waring, the author discusses the importance of making wholesome lifestyle choices, engaging in self-care routines, and discovering purpose in all spheres of life. Waring shares an epiphany that encouraged a change in perspective, sparked by a poignant moment during...

Beyond the Darkness by Dr. Chad Scott is a powerful and personal journey through the world of dark tourism. We find ourselves visiting historical sites of tragedy, atrocity, and human suffering in this bizarre but intriguing hobby. From Auschwitz and the Paris Catacombs to Ground...

Dare to Dream by Amanda LaPera is the first book in the Desert of Dreams series. In it, Kiara ends up in the ironically named desert environment of Lake Los Angeles after her parents’ divorce. Her mother calls it affordable housing, but to Kiara, it’s...

In Isabel Wells' Devil's News, Stephanie Lewis arrived at NES News just as an ambulance pulled up outside the building. She feared it might be a bad sign on her first day when two paramedics hurried in with a stretcher. A director of the station...

Whispers From the Wardrobe is a short story collection by Amal Hdhili that leans into identity, emotional isolation, and relationships through the lens of garments, shoes, and their owners. In Heaven and Heel: Behind the Forbidden Closet Door, Maya reels in the aftermath of an...

Eco Reign by L. Galuppo is a gripping young adult sci-fi novel that explores what happens after Earth loses the war against a superior alien force. When the Invaders take control, they imprison humanity and impose an environmental reset, claiming to save the planet. For...

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,...

Debi Thomas: What Really Happened by Carol Denise Mitchell is a revealing and deeply personal portrait of Olympic medalist Debi Thomas. Drawing from two years of in-depth interviews with Thomas and her partner Jamie Looney, Mitchell brings to light the unseen struggles behind the spotlight,...

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...

Shadow of a Survivor by John Walker Pattison is a gripping memoir that chronicles his extraordinary journey from a childhood overshadowed by illness to a courageous battle with cancer spanning over five decades. The story begins with Pattison’s early life in South Shields, characterized by...

Beneath the Swamp’s Shadow is a moving historical novel by Lumbee author Kelvin Ray Oxendine. It is an evocative revisiting of the thrilling events that led up to the Battle of Hayes Pond in 1958, between the Lumbee/ Tuscarora Native American communities and the Ku...

Rowboat by Daran Marcella is a spare, aching novella that shows all the emotional wreckage of a life unraveling. It's a story that's told through a series of nonlinear, poetic fragments, and we find ourselves following a young man as he spirals through illness, addiction,...

My Wingman by Tessa King is a soulful, heartfelt women’s fiction novel about grief, friendship, and unexpected new beginnings. We’re with Clover, who feels lost after losing her mother and her closest friend, Elliot. That is, until her best friend Reese whisks her away to...

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...

Reviving Us is the story of Jasmine Sanders, a high-powered professional who returns home for her career. Dealing with a boss who undermines her at every turn, she digs deep to push through even as past failures weigh heavily on her. Her return to Houston...

Against All Odds by Tristian Smith is a well-written memoir and a compelling call to learn from the struggles and triumphs of Tristian’s journey through the foster care system. The author writes about his background growing up in hardship and poverty, and the tragic death...

It is 2123. Seventeen-year-old Seph Thompson, an exceptionally gifted computer science student, and his Aunt June live in a city where technology is slowly taking over control of daily life. This is all thanks to the nano chip, an invention of NexTech, a giant tech...