If you like a book that throws you into a deep hole and stirs you around in the dark a bit before it finally lifts you into the light, A Sun Drenched Elsewhere: Zoya Septet Book 4 by Murray Pura is for you. On one...

Kid Astronaut: Space Adventure is a children’s science fiction/education book written by Laura Knight. It’s the year 2050, and scientists around the world are engaged in monitoring the planets in our solar system for signs of life and any changes in their temperatures, geologic conditions,...

Madam Celeste is a well-regarded psychic in Gloryville, Texas. Emma is a college student working towards a degree in psychology or social work. She also is a gifted psychic and Madam Celeste agrees to mentor her in developing her psychic abilities. Emma also works as...

In Chrysalis by Ken Altabef, dangerous ogres have come to Angkara and started a reign of terrorizing the people. Their very presence can paralyze someone with fear. With the last of her line gone, Reina conceives an heir that will have the power to defeat...

The Lilium is the story of the first of Lilith and Satan's children, Naamah, who escapes being eaten after birth by hiding within Lilith's cavern prison underneath the ocean. Lilith's birthing is characterized by a large number of infants, most if not all would be...

“The greatest human failure is to assume animals have no feelings. The human shortcoming is the inability to put themselves in our paws or feet or wings or fins.” In Animal Court by Pablo Omar Zaragoza and Susan Giffin, Prince Khari Folami is a middle-aged...

Matson's Case No. 2 by Pablo Omar Zaragoza and Susan Giffin is a historical murder mystery and the second in a series. Matson is sent to a Manhattan crime scene by O’Neal, his boss. There he finds three murder victims, all bearing the same name,...

Lieutenant Doug Emery is on the hunt for an elusive serial killer who never leaves fingerprints or any evidence other than the mutilated bodies of his victims. Tired and frustrated, Doug spends time at a bar one evening when a strange man－who later called himself...

Casi Di Nova by Pablo Omar Zaragoza and Susan Giffin is the story of Giacomo Casanova Sanchez, a man living in a small town on the Mexican border. He works in a small cantina but he dreams of making his life and the lives of...

Ronald L. Ruiz's 120 Days is a crime thriller that revolves around a brilliant California attorney named Barbara Blake, who is on a meteoric rise as a public defender, with rapid promotions and lucrative job offers that could set her financially for life. Her professional...

Susana Aikin’s We Shall See the Sky Sparkling tells the tale of a young Edwardian girl who was disowned and removed from her family for wanting to pursue her dream of becoming an actress. Lily Throop quickly finds out how hard it is to be...

Road of the Lost by Aiden Russell is an adventurous fantasy story which began before remembrance. A fight between good and evil results in a demon buried until the prophecy is fulfilled for his arrival. The mighty Sir Gersham and his enchanted sword are sent...

One Last Good Day (Eelings’ Rare Earth, Book 1) by Kimberly Coleman is set in the sleepy small town of Moira, Texas. The Eeling brothers, Warren and Rich, argue about money, their land deed, and about moving to Dallas for a better life. Left by...

With its cartoon-like illustrated cover, essay titles that do away with capitalization, and a style of word repetition for emphasis, The Reclusive Writer & Reader of Bandra is a charming and thought-provoking anthology of essays by Indian-born writer Fiza Pathan. Underneath the simplicity of her...

Kaida was an adopted child and ever since she turned sixteen a lot of inexplicable and weird things kept happening to her. She dreamed of her friendship with a boy called Brady. She wanted to know about her family's history and past, and she...

Mrs. PJ Wigglesworth and the Kingfisher of Souls by MW Dutton is the second book in a series and is another exciting adventure for Penelope Wigglesworth. Two years have followed the epic showdown between Penelope and S.W.A.L.O.W. Penelope's DNA continues to change and the answers...

Killing with Kings by Lois Lavrisa is the fourth book in the Georgia Coast Cozy Mysteries and, as with previous books, this can be read as a standalone. Jose thought he had his hands full with the new rookie on the bomb squad, but then...

When you don’t have time for a really long novel, but need a story that captures your interest quickly and holds it to the last page, pick up a copy of The Master of Ships by Naomi Finley. Honestly, this Canada-based writer with an affinity...

Paving Your Path: What is Next for High School Graduates? by Kim Nugent, Ed.D is a helpful tool for high school students to develop a plan before graduation so that they achieve their goals and dreams. The book is a 30-week guide that will help...

As the sister of an ex-soccer player, I remember my father’s frustration about the behavior of other children’s parents during matches. These adults, though armed with good intentions, embarrass their children with some of the worst performances. They scream, protest, and coach when they should...