Therapy: A Memoir Novella by Crystal M. Adair is a most unusual book. Some may even find it difficult to read, not so much for the graphic, often heartbreaking content, but because it occasionally borders on poetry in reflective prose. It's very introspective, and yet,...

Young adult fiction isn’t my usual genre of choice, but the description of The Hypnotist's Daughter by Brittany Raschdorf was tantalizing. It hinted at something sinister: “In the movie industry, you don't get something for nothing”, and in light of the latest Hollywood scandal surrounding...

Charley's Horse is a coming of age novel for children and preteens written by Judith Shaw. Charley’s best friend, Sally, had weekly riding lessons, but Charley, whose world seemed to revolve around horses, had never even seen a horse up close. Her family didn’t have...

Whispers is a young adult social issues novel written by Lynn Yvonne Moon. No one expected the twelve-year-old daughter of the deceased to punch her father’s body in the face as he lay in his casket during the funeral service. Listening to Pastor Johnson go...

The Tesseract Codex: Mission One is a work of fiction in the science fiction genre, and is intended as the first installment in a series. It is aimed at mature readers and was penned by author W. P. Parker. It follows the adventures of John...

The Way of the River: Kellandale Wood (Book One) by Shan L. Spyker is surefooted in its message with a plot that will endear itself not only to young readers but to adults as well. Siblings Elinora Wolton, 15, and her younger sister, Tillie, 14,...

The Seventh Reel by C.J. Booth takes on a subject that most mystery fiction writers shy away from. When President John F. Kennedy was gunned down in the streets of Dallas in 1963, despite the official findings of the Warren Commission, the incident remains an...

Things take a drastic turn for James when Elena steals the timepiece and his grandmother's diary from him out of desperation to save her sons. He had trusted her, and she betrayed him. On the positive side, she had left information about the hourglass. Could...

Devil by the Tail by Caroline Lavoie is a young adult paranormal novel set in the hauntingly beautiful landscape of northern British Columbia, inspired by French-Canadian folklore. The story follows Alex, a young woman grappling with fear and loss as she confronts the legend of...