The stakes are raised in the sequel to King of Beasts by Diana A. Hicks as Caterina and Rex must fight against the odds to be together. A month has passed since the ending of the first book, and Caterina and Rex have not seen...

If you agree that there is something amazing in conciseness when you read a work in prose, you may find that it is also true for poetry. This is what I experienced when I read Reduction Fired, a poetic collection by Jennifer Yeates Camara. Here,...

After fighting in World War I and suffering significant war wounds, American soldier Oscar decides to remain in France to search for his mysterious Impressionist artist father. His mother, who died while he was at war, never revealed much, but Oscar is following what few...

Alfredo is a small bird, a parrot to be more precise, who’s afraid of water. Nothing unusual in that except Alfredo is convinced he’s a dog, a Rottweiler, a superhero dog who will defend his turf. He even barks and eats like a dog. He...

Dads sometimes have simple tastes. They like cars, sports, or a favorite food. I Love You More Than Cheeseburgers: A Father’s Love by Kaylor Wiedenbeck is a story about a dad. You can probably guess what his favorite thing is … cheeseburgers! He loves all...

A Short History of (Nearly) Everything Paranormal: Our Secret Powers: Telepathy, Clairvoyance, and Precognition by Terje G. Simonsen is an extensive, thought-provoking, and engaging assortment of the paranormal that includes lore, parapsychological evidence, and a variety of sources that feature scientists, archaeologists, and physicists. Simonsen...

Caleb shares a special bond with his granddad, and they do many things together, even going on great adventures, both real and imaginary. They play Frisbee in the park and visit the zoo, or they fight dragons and pretend they’re touring rock stars, complete with...

In How to Live Your Life in God’s Glory: A Letter To the Saints, Lakella L. Davenport shares her journey to living a fulfilling life of service to God and her family. Many people want to live for God but do not know what it...

From Under the Sun by Kordel Lentine is one of the most inspiring pieces of science fiction I have read in a long time. Our story begins with Terrance Brown being bullied but that does not make his day any harder. On his way home...

Sasha Volonov left home in a self-imposed exile because he didn’t want to head the ubyzniki. The ubyzniki was a Russian cult-like organization comprising a few prestigious families designated to protect Russia from harm. However, their ideas didn’t please Sasha, who was the best assassin...

Manufacturing Magic by Jaime Castle and Troy Osgood introduces the reader to Jeff, who works as a Game Master in a full immersion online multiplayer game. Basically, Jeff provides technical support, answering player complaint tickets, and solving problems. During a routine callout, Jeff makes some...

The Case Files of Aldicus Vescard by Mark William Chase has strong echoes of Sherlock Holmes, mixed with magic and steampunk adventure. Set in the Clockwork City of Corradon, it follows Aldicus, a once powerful and conceited mage who has lost his powers but has...

Wanda Hernandez’s latest story is What Can I Do?!? Speak Encouraging Words. Little Danielle Duckling lives on a farm. She notices that everyone seems to have something special they can do but she doesn’t think there is anything special that she can do. She goes...

Geribo, The Shelter Cat by Claire Eckard is an adorable children's book about a cat named Geribo. Unfortunately for Geribo, he lives at an animal shelter and hasn't found his forever home yet but he desperately wishes to find one. Geribo often feels sad because...

The Color of Greed is book two in the Erebus Tales by Norman Westhoff, a tale filled with adventure. Keltyn SparrowHawk is a geologist left behind by her mates. After surviving a bullet wound, she has found a home among the tribe that has accepted...

Sean Gibson’s The Part About the Dragon Was (Mostly) True tells the chronicle of Heloise the Bard. The story is really told from two perspectives, that of a distant third-person narrator who relates the story as it is supposed to be remembered, and Heloise in...

The Life and Times of Rowan Daly by Rex Owens begins with an introduction to Rowan, known as Mrs. Dawson, a resident of Marion County, On. Her beloved Eli had been fatally wounded in a mining accident at the Hope mine. It is 1936 during...

What can I say about a book that stars a family of witches? In A Witchy Surprise by Rhonda Hopkins, the main character Charley is approaching seventeen, and, to date, there is little sign she has inherited the family traits, until the day she and...

The Venice I Know is a work of non-fiction in the travel guide subgenre. It is suitable for the general reading audience and was penned by travel enthusiast and author Margie Miklas. After five interesting trips to Venice, this award-winning blogger has many things to...

Mortal Sentry is the second installment of The Raina Kirkland series by Diana J. Graves. Raina Kirkland, a part-elf, part-witch, and part-vampire, is put on a deadline by the demon Raphael to raise a boy named Thomas in exchange for her life, leading her to...