Johanna Charo has had a rough life. Growing up, she's been in a group home with strict rules and pretty hostile caretakers. She's able to escape into books and her studies, hoping to leave it all behind as soon as she can by graduating early...

Fear Dreams by J.A. Schneider is an interesting psychological thriller with believable characters set in New York City. Liddy is a sketch and book cover artist who is healing from an accident. The source of the accident is unclear at first, as is Liddy’s state...

Whoa! Just, whoa! That's exactly what I thought when I got to the end of the fantastic new book by author George A. Bernstein, Born to Die: A Detective Al Warner Suspense. This book grabbed me from the very start and had me obsessively reading...

Author Scott A. Combs sets his novel Murder on Euripides aboard a luxurious star cruiser, which also plays host to the activities of various inter-galactic diplomats. When an anonymous threat is made against the lives of these high-profile dignitaries, legendary detective Sir Giles Thackery is...

I do not play the guitar. I do have a lot of friends who do. Now I know which book to give them or suggest pertaining to the maintenance of their instruments. I had no idea of the care it takes to maintain a guitar....

Imagine if, upon death, you could continue in a digital world. Author Karen A. Wyle develops this existential plot in her novel Who, which takes place in the not-too-distant future. The story centers on a young woman named Thea, her husband Max, and a cast...

Dead Secrets by LA Toth is A Jack Mango Murder Mystery. Jack Mango has a great job as a detective in Los Alamos, a life that he is perfectly happy with. That is, until he is shot, taking an assassin’s bullet meant for the governor....

Tapper by S.A. Combs is a tale of the past, present, and future. In the past, Tapper grew up in a government facility meant to imprison him, because he was too dangerous and too untrained. Teach was his mentor and father figure, the one person...

From the Corner to the Corner Office: A Blueprint for Success is an inspirational autobiography, providing the stepping stones of building self-confidence, written by James A. Barlow. Living in a world where racism is rife and white supremacy seems to take the reins, James A....

Thief's Theme (A Love Story) by M.A.N. is a science fiction fantasy romance novel that would appeal most to a mixed audience of young adults and adults who enjoy stories involving fast-paced thievery. Ji (short for Ohiji Olezuo) is a renowned thief whom the police...

In the beginning of Scott A. Combs' The Kili Wanna Affair: A Galactic Guild Comedy, which is the first book in the George and Sali Adventure series, George Shooters and Sali Terri haven't met yet. Sali, dressed in his new Galactic Guild ensign uniform, enters...

Daniel A. Smith’s short memoir, Orb Stones and Geoglyphs: A Writer's Journey, is an exploration of one man’s drive to create, and the inspirations he found to do so. Smith admits to a favouring of mathematics and hard science over writing, finding the latter confusing...

Honey & Pearls: A Unique Collection of 100 Word Poems is sort of what author L.A. Jones says it is – a collection of one hundred poems, each roughly 100 words long. This is a substantial volume in comparison to many poetry books I have...

Melanie Abbot, the self proclaimed “it” girl of Abbot Bay, is a successful real estate agent and compulsive dispenser of her own brand of social and personal wisdom. When she helps a new girl in town, Hannah, change her image, the imagination of the...

From its eye-catching cover, to the warm, friendly tone, to the important and comprehensive information supplied by Julie A. Gerber and Carole P. Roman in Navigating Indieworld: A Beginner's Guide to Self-Publishing and Marketing Your Book, this book is a must-have for all those who...

I read this book in less than an hour. That’s how quick a read it is. But there is more to it than the scant text — it is pithy, deep, and filled with words of wisdom to accompany the reader through life. Each...

Parenting the Severely Disabled Adult by Kathleen Fischer is an account of the journey of one step-parent who cared for a disabled adult with cerebral palsy for 14 years. It is a personal story combined with a handbook and packed with useful information. It is...

Flight of the Forgotten by Mark A. Vance is one of the most interesting books I’ve ever read. It is promoted as a true story of heroism and betrayal and Mark A. Vance makes a compelling case that this is what happened. I want to...

Go! God’s Call to Action: A 30-Day Devotional is a Christian Living/Bible Studies book written by S.A. Foster, a researcher, blogger and author, who publishes a women’s Christian Living Blog called Honorable Distinction. Foster believes that God is an active force, a confidant, mentor and...

Two Kittens Come Home: A Two Kittens Book, Book 1 is an animal picture book for children written by Carlo A. DeMaio and illustrated by Luis Lopez. Dad had a cool surprise for Lily and her brother, Luke. They would each be able to pick...