At first it seems that the world, Eridu (Earth, as it is known by the Moirai), is at peace, in Once Humans by Massimo Marino. But things are not exactly as they appear. Humans are undergoing a transformation into becoming greater beings (transgenic beings that...

Being angry and not knowing what to do about it is a difficult challenge that those who are grieving face in the process of letting go of a family member; it is intensified when you are grieving for a friend, because no one seems to...

While enjoying a view of the frosted tips of the Colorado Rockies and feeling the crisp air of spring, Spoons Are for Stirring Coffee looks backward into the life of Austin Coats and his struggle with addiction. The journey to that point was one of...

Timelapse by Lorrie Farrelly is a story about Alex Morgan, single father of 4-year-old Jack, and Assistant Professor at Capitol University in Georgetown. When Alex is still a student in graduate school, his wife, Casey is tragically killed in a drunken car accident. The 24-year-old...

Captain Michael Cantrell of the Confederate Army leaves Virginia at the end of the Civil War, his entire life in shambles, his father and brother dead as a result of the war and his childhood home in ruins. His travels have taken him to...

Friend Grief and AIDS: Thirty Years of Burying Our Friends by Victoria Noe is one of a series of books about techniques for handling grief. This particular book speaks to a generation of people who lived through the beginning of an epidemic that has...

Kathy Clark has created a wonderful gem in Baby Daddy, the first in her new Scandals trilogy. Upon first glance you think this will be the same old story of a young college student, Killeen, getting knocked up by her boyfriend Brandon, who storms off...

What a wonderful story about love, lost love, and taking the thumps of life and daring to bounce back! To Tuscany with Love by debut novelist Gail Mencini is an absolute gem for those wanting to guess at the intricate ins and outs of love....

A collection of 41 stories written on life will keep readers engaged in the book Naked Determination, 41 Stories About Overcoming Fear by Gisela Hausmann. It takes you on the most exhilarating trip with its diverse themes, exciting locales, and interesting characters. The author's perspective...

Promised Valley Peace by Ron Fritsch is the last volume in the Promised Valley series. In this novel, the characters have moved from rebellion, through war and conspiracy, and are now in a quest to end hostilities between prehistoric neighbors and establish a lasting peace....

Poe: Nevermore by author Rachel M. Martens is a fascinating thriller, the first in a six-book series, inspired by the life and writings of Edgar Allan Poe. Elenora Allison Poe is a young aspiring writer for whom life has not been at all easy. The...

Once in a while, an author will create a collection of short stories that breaks the mold and attempts to transform the way people think about fiction. Tamara J. Madison’s book Collard County: A Collection of Short Stories does this. Her words break down preconceived...

Prayer is an essential part of every Christian believer's walk with God. But sometimes, a common doubt is how to pray. While there is no formula for prayer, Reverend Matthew Henry employs advice in getting the most of your prayer life in his book A...

A.D. Trosper promises readers grand new adventures with her short story A New Beginning. The land of Galdrilene is a dangerous, yet magical land, but Emallya has simpler dreams for her life. She longs to have the domestic joys her mother has achieved: a husband...

Love Sonnets from Elysium by Sir Renaissance is an exquisite collection of sonnets with the timeless theme of love. These love sonnets explore every aspect of love with all its shades and facets. The fine use of words and imagery gives it a richness that...

Finding Arun by Marisha Pink is a beautifully written story that will take readers along with Aaron Rutherford and his journey of self-discovery. When Aaron loses his mother, he discovers a secret from her past which takes him on an incredible journey of discovering his...

Waiting for Dusk by author Nancy Pennick is about Katie, a normal teenager, and her adventures into the spectacular world of time traveling and surreal dreams. The story opens with us meeting Katie and her mom during the summer, when the teenager is really bored...

Wilderness Trail of Love (American Wilderness Series Romance) (Volume 1) by Dorothy Wiley is set in 1797, on America's frontier. Stephen Wyllie longs for land in far away Kentucky, and he is willing to brave the wilderness and all the perils of traveling there to...

Justify Thin by Renae Da Grava is a helpful and useful guide on a relevant topic that is of major concern nowadays - weight reduction. The author motivates readers with her honest perspective on the topic and gives them the much required boost to live...

A standard epitome for a detective novel is intelligent detective work, clues, truth and justice. Throw in a supernatural twist with a first person point-of-view for its narration, reading Dying to Know: A Gumshoe Ghost Mystery by TJ O'Connor is absolutely satisfying and got me...