The Cousins Crime by Manasi Patil is a charming novella with all the right ingredients needed for an afternoon of whodunit mystery, filled with suspense, several suspects, and a satisfying ending. When Krisha and her brother Aarav bicycle to their favorite doughnut shop, Glazer’s Bakery,...

The Bards of Birchtree Hall by Amanda Maynard-Schubert finds Neala Moran and her mom embarking on the next chapter of their lives when they move to Ireland. Neala expected a few growing pains as they start their new lives, but the last thing she expected...

The Tale of the Young Witch by Joseph Minart is a fantasy story for young adults. Witchcraft is long gone, and it will never influence the world again. Wrong, because once magic is imbued in the world, it never truly goes away. Some 450...

The Tinfoil Rose is a work of fiction in the literary legal thriller and interpersonal drama genres. Penned by author Kathryn Huston-Smith, the novel follows Abigail Bennett, a West Michigan educator who, after being unjustly fired, becomes entangled in a dangerous game of intrigue orchestrated...

The Voice of the Wooden Dragon by Christie Waldman is a children's fantasy where a human boy, Peter Porter, is caught in the conflict between rebels and the ruling dragon monarchy. Peter is accused of conspiring with Meredith, a rebellious dragon leader, and is imprisoned...

In The Epic Of Chakramire: Mistress Of Strife by Marcus Woods the story follows Chakramire, an alien seeking revenge for the destruction of her home world, Eris. Arriving on Earth, she navigates a world divided by the ideologies of four Devas and encounters a diverse...

The younger version of Neetha Naidu was the dream of every parent. She was a miracle child, obedient, beautiful and respectful. Her eagerness to please her parents made her always ready to conform, even to her detriment. It didn't matter that she was battling with...

The High Priestess of Lumeria by Dominique Wright is a voyage into the sacred and mystical roots of ancient feminine power and collective remembrance. The story follows Solei, a divine-born priestess, who is called to awaken her land and people from darkness. As she reconnects...

The Garden Friend Visits the Gardener by Mary Frances Baker follows a fanciful acorn-topped character who discovers an unexpected friendship while exploring a garden, where small details become sources of fascination and connection. The garden becomes a space of discovery, where everyday encounters with plants,...

M.L. Condike’s The Doll from Dunedin: A Genealogy Mystery follows forensic genealogist RaeJean Hunter. A jogger discovers the body of Jill Harriet Hamilton in Central Park, with her loyal dog lying beside her. A lawyer hires RaeJean to locate the primary beneficiary named in Jill’s...

Every family has a story of courage somewhere in its past. For the Swarts, theirs begins in 1912 in the Netherlands. Inspired by the experiences of the author's own ancestors, eight-year-old Helena Swart is at the center of it all in Penny S. Ledbetter's De...

In J. R. Wirth's The Institute, seventeen-year-old Melissa Jenkins wakes up from a terrifying, recurring nightmare. In her dream, Melissa encounters the same individual each time but cannot identify who he is. Melissa decided to volunteer at the Serenity Institute, where she began assisting Scarecrow,...

The Board Extraction is a work of fiction in the political fiction, slice of life, and sociocultural writing subgenres. It forms the third part of the ongoing saga The Other Shoes of Larry Martin, chronicling his life and personal journey. The work is best suited...

The Gift of Red Hare and Other Epic Tales by Billy Ironcrane is a historical fiction collection that weaves together tales set in pivotal moments of history. Through a mix of adventure and reflection, these stories explore timeless themes of compassion, chaos, and the human...

The Seaside Sleuths and the Bridal Batter Blunder by Joy Michelle Austin follows young Lily, who wants her dad’s engagement cake to turn out right, but a jar of candied orange peel goes missing during a busy week at home and school. To figure out...

In The Girl of Magic and Dreams by Charity Tober, though only twelve, Sophia has unique abilities, being descended from Dream Watchers and infused with magic from the Sandman. Her powers are growing at a slower pace than she wants, and with the Council of...

The Surgeon Who Dreamed He Was a Knight by Eric Renaud masterfully combines the complexities of modern medical life with the allure of medieval chivalry in a narrative that examines themes of duty, resilience, and personal transformation. This novel is an imaginative journey that follows...

The Duke’s Dream by Giovanna Siniscalchi is the story of French ballet dancer Helene de Beaumont and the man who hasn’t been able to forget the graceful angel who haunts his dreams, the Duke of Albemarle. She’s new to Regency London to become part of...

Dolly Parton said, “Find out who you are and do it on purpose.” That message is sprinkled throughout The Little Girl with Big Dreams by Sissel Waage. This picture book follows a young girl as she imagines herself all grown up with endless possibilities. As...

In The Man Who Couldn't Dream by Sandra L. Huska, Paul Whitmore and his wife, Annie, appear to have the perfect life. Paul is a pragmatic biologist who believes in science, but Annie is the intuitive wife who believes in the supernatural and seeks answers...