Earl was different from all the other sharks in the ocean. While the others scared people and ate everything in sight, he played fun games with his friends. One day, Crusher and his mean shark friends surrounded Earl, telling him he needed to “Chomp, Rip...

When an adolescent girl turns down her chance at eternal life, she must face unexpected consequences in the brilliant young adult dystopian novel Chosen by Shade Owens. After winning the war for immortality over six decades ago, the wealthy elite subdued the remaining population. The...

Jimmy Crikey's Adventures in Parallel Worlds by Wallace E. Briggs is part of The Adventures of Jimmy Crikey series. Earth has been invaded by an alien species, called Wormz, that goes up against the guardians working to keep the planet safe. Jimmy develops a plan...

The Hidden Stairway is the fourth book in the Abby & Holly Series by Janice Spina. After celebrating their same birthdays, cousins and best friends Abby and Holly are determined to solve the mystery of the urn and jewelry they found in the attic of...

Canaryville by Charlie Newton is a tale about a city about to destroy itself. Two dead bodies at the railroad track, an explosion at the Bayside Inn, and a white Catholic priest hanged at the clocktower. Chicago is on the verge of a race war,...

While touring a haunted house, a group of teens and their priest fight to survive when their worst fears come to life in the bloodcurdling horror novel Fear Revival: Scars of the Tormented by Don Womble. High school seniors Joseph, Mary, Malcolm, Barry, Selena, and...

Within the Territory of Noella Provence, there was a kingdom, Sovorotskina, known as the Land of Goodness and Light. It was ruled by the great wizard King Gateskin and his fairy queen wife, Solinara. They had three children, Serena, Simon, and Catalina, all with special...

I’m often heard saying, “Life is a story just waiting to be told.” Others have said similar things, like Melanie Moushigian Koulouris who wrote, “Everyone has a story to tell, a lesson to teach, and wisdom to share… Life is a beautiful masterpiece bound together...

Adam Wilkins and his father Luke were on a plane heading to the Nunavut territory to study Arctic wildlife with the Alaskan Environmental Research team. Adam woke up to find that their plane had crashed and his father had disappeared. After being picked up by...

The Lion in Your Heart, written by R.C. Chizhov and illustrated by Anil Yap, is a picture book for children aged 3 to 8. It addresses the fear young children experience when faced with unaccustomed places, unfamiliar things, and unexpected events. The text is divided...

"Memory, remember or forgotten, lives on / borrowed time." Those are poignant words and so true. We never realize what we really have to remember until it's gone. When we're younger and forget, we joke about it, memory being fleeting even then. But, when we...

What is more important for a woman than finding the man of her dreams? Yet, many women believe that the right man does not exist or think they do not deserve him. Whatever the limits a woman puts on her desires, she will reconsider after...

Dr. Nancy Stella deals with six fear traps that bother most people in her book Fear Traps: Escape the Triggers That Keep You Stuck. Through personal experiences and years of counseling, she has developed the Courageous Brain Process (CBP). This process is a six-step program...

Skimmer & Birdy: Let's Help Nell by Carrie Turley is a colorful children's picture story. Skimmer and Birdy are two elephants who simply love life. They have positive, happy attitudes and are alert to those around them. So along comes Nell, the giraffe with a...

Pillars of Salt by J.A. Adams is a murder-mystery corporate thriller set in 1980 and based on a real-life disaster. A salt mine collapse due to an oil rig causes the deaths of a multitude of people, drawing multiple lawsuits against Doucet Drilling Corporation. Following...

How does a caring high school counselor and midwife, Eliza, end up on death row in the first place? And why does the man sent to execute her, the prison warden's son, help her escape the night before her execution? Furthermore, how do the pair...

All That's Left by Leila Kirkconnell is a story of mystery and intrigue. Dr. Raven Finch has everything she needs, a great job, and enough money. Her life revolves around ensuring the hospital's bottom line is met, and that's how she decides the fate of...

The War Of The Beast Trilogy by Robert G. Culp incorporates three novels titled Knight School, Fugitives of Destiny, and The Trinity. Knight School introduces the characters of Jason Gardner, Julie Brooks, Nara Roman, Barry Dickenson, and Kevin Tyson. Their bond as mystic brats includes...

In the Heart of Paradise is the third book in the Rainier Series by Jamie McGillen. While it could be enjoyed on its own, In the Heart of Paradise builds upon the story told in the previous two installments, so it is best read after...

Another Day in Milestoneville by Golden November is a dialogue-based story that eliminates the nitty-gritty details and gets right into the heart of the matter based on character speech. The story begins in 1994 when a 24-year-old guy known as G goes on a job...