Simon is the sole survivor of his family in Roger Swindells’ novel, Mendelevski’s Box. His father was a watchmaker, his talents sought after by wealthy patrons across the Netherlands. The family went into hiding shortly after the Germans invaded, but someone betrayed them and the...

Set in 1937, Italy, Angelo Grimani is trying to find a way to keep his Reschen Valley reservoir in his own hands, but he is struggling. He needs the help of a local and the only person he knows who can help him is his...

The Reschen Valley lies near the border of Austria and Switzerland, which becomes important as the tale moves forward. The story centers on the life of the main protagonist, Fritz, short for Fritzl. As a young lad of 13, Fritz is afraid he will be...

Cora by Sharronne McNeil is a Christian story set in a small town in the US Southern States. Cora Mae has had a difficult life. As a child, she had to deal with the many forms of abuse dealt out to her by her parents...

Duby’s Doctor: An Unlikely Bodyguard for a Killer-Turned-Child is a work of mystery and crime fiction penned by author Iris Chacon, and read in audiobook format by narrator Jenny Hoops. In this tale of secrets and psychology, we meet Dr. Mitchell Oberon, a single surgeon...

Sammy, born the day before Easter in 1985, lived with his mother and brother Gene in a small town in Kansas. He lived the normal life of a little boy – riding his big wheels, playing with trucks, and running in the backyard. He loved...

Ben, Savya, Kimaya, Oliver and Mei are best friends. They live in Slowville and attend a school that is set in a pretty park-like setting on top of the roof of an apartment building. There’s something very calming about Slowville. It’s comfortable, safe and ecologically/...

The Harsh Truths by W.T. Hamilton isn't your run-of-the-mill novel but is a uniquely inspirational story that explores the secrets of failure and success. In the tradition of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, the author of this book presents an enigmatic character, Peter, a...

So, What’s the Big Deal About Scrum? is a work of non-fiction penned by author André Akinyele on the topic of occupational methodology, and is self-described as ‘A Methodology Handbook for Developers’. The Scrum method is designed to help productivity and collaboration when developing digital...

Rabbit: Chasing Beth Rider by Ellen C Maze is perhaps the only original novel I have come across after reading the Harry Potter series. The thrill, the mystery and the suspense of the chase had my heart racing and wanting more. I enjoyed how Beth...

Legions of Lilith: Ghosts of the Past is a work of new adult fantasy fiction penned by Deanna R Sweeney, and follows on from book one: The Awakening. We return to Veronica’s story after the first adventure at her workplace saw her coming to terms...

The Byrds And D'Beez by Pettrina Clarke is a steamy, suspenseful novel about the beauty of young love and the beauty of karma. Melanie Ming Byrds and Taylor D'Beez have known each other for as long as they can remember and are crazy for one...

Once Upon a Crossroad by Richard Gibson is a tale of grit, hardship, romance, and starting anew when everything falls apart. Set in New York and suburban Connecticut, the narrative follows Erich Mauer in the 1970s, a man hit by adversity from different angles of...

Once Left the Field of Valor by R.C. Sprague is the story of Lieutenant Damien Shaw who lost all his soldiers in a battle. He lives with the guilt of not having been able to protect his own. But a blood-stained envelope, a letter from...

Author J G Harlond takes us back in time to 17th century Europe in her political thriller By Force of Circumstance (The Chosen Man Trilogy Book 3). Ludo Da Portavenere has certainly led an adventurous life. High-born but illegitimate, Ludo has been a corsair, a...

In The Capsule by Olga Loukianova, Liza lives in her 20x20 flying capsule. Liza’s life takes place inside Net City, like everyone else’s, with their fake avatars and the fake world around them. They’re so used to their virtual reality that meeting someone for real...

In Zelspar and the Magicians: The Legend of the Dragon Child, Cheryl Rush Cowperthwait combines two story lines to form a captivating children’s fantasy read. In the book, Zelspar, a powerful and wise dragon, sets out on a quest to defeat the evil magician, Flegmorr,...

Uh-oh, Uncle Unruh by Sally Lee Baker is a tongue-twisting story about Uncle Unruh, a unicorn who enjoys riding unicycles. Unruh, Urla, and umpteen other unicorns ride unicycles together with calamitous results in this educational ‘U’ themed book. Unruh rides, falls off, remounts, and falls...

Case Master: Thoughtful Cases for Competitive Future Consultants by Valentin Nugmanov, Ph.D. and Ronald Clouse, Ph.D. is an extremely well-constructed book which can assist individuals or classes to understand the techniques for effectively interviewing clients, analyzing their business situations, identifying key issues, and making...

The Capitol Expressway by Richard Siciliano is a fictional look at the social issues of today, told through the eyes of a man trying to come to terms with the world around him and the current state of his life. The man starts out in...