Shadow of the Soul Blade is a work of fiction in the dark fantasy, action, and adventure subgenres, and it forms part of the Darkthorne Chronicles series. It is best suited to mature teens and adult readers owing to the presence of graphic fantasy violence....

A Deadly Combo by Karen A. Phillips is a Rocky Nelson Boxing Mystery. Raquel, aka Rocky, has trained in boxing for years with the help of family friend Cutter and is confident that she can face anything thrown her way, except perhaps her own demons....

I have read many books about leadership, but among the best is Developing Coaching Leaders: The Fundamentals and Techniques that Make Leaders Extraordinary by Scott Clancy. The title suggests it is about coaching but it truly is a book about both leadership and coaching. This...

In the crime fiction Her Dark Grave by Carolyn Arnold, detectives Madison and Terry investigate the gruesome murder of Tara Jackson. Tara's distraught roommate, Christina, hints at a romantic involvement with someone named Gabe. Madison and Terry gather information about Tara's involvement with a charity,...

Perfect by Kiri Jorgensen is a charming middle-grade novel that follows the main character Sal, a girl with OCD searching for the perfect snowflake, and her mission to catch the phone thief plaguing her school. When Sal is invited to attend the weather club at...

Prim Pawn’s middle-grade fantasy/sci-fi novel, Avery the Dogless Orphan and the Interdimensional Stray, presents an imaginative and captivating adventure, combining a mysterious island with a spooky past and the ability to traverse time and space with dogs. All young Avery wants is a dog to...

Dealing With The Spirit of Rejection is a 31-day Christian devotional journal by Tamisa S. Lundy. Just like Jesus was rejected by his church, family, and friends, Christians should not be surprised when they experience rejection even from fellow believers. In this book, the author...

After numerous threats, Jose kills Norma Hurtado and her mother. Norma had spoken openly about her sexuality and was supported by her family. Was this a hate crime? The rights of the LGBTQ community have come a long way, from being openly persecuted to the...

Under the Ashes: Murder and Morels by Charles Cutter is a clever and suspense-filled thriller with the good-looking but sometimes off-kilter Burr Lafayette as the lead character. Burr is an excellent lawyer but likes his Labatt beer a little too much and sometimes gets his...

The Library Attic Attack by Iris March is the second book in the Succulent Sleuth Mini Mystery Series. Molly and Claudia are in charge of a Plant Swap at the town library. Frank Driscoll is the library board president, and he’s friendly with everyone –...

Vinny the Kitty’s Great Tomato by April Iliano is a delightful story about the simple pleasures and daydreams of its feline hero, Vinny. This enchanting tale centers on the last tomato of the summer—a bright, juicy fruit that ignites Vinny’s imagination and sparks a series...

Patrick E. Horrigan's American Scholar explores the life of James Fitzgerald, a professor in New York City. The kick-off point begins with a disruptive encounter James has with the sister of an old acquaintance, following a successful reading of his book, also titled American Scholar....

The Power of Gratitude: Charting a Path Toward a Joyous and Faith-Filled Life is a memoir by Patrick M. Garry written as a tribute to his parents, Michael and Elizabeth Garry. The Garrys were highly respected working-class Catholics who did their humble best to put...

In Good Health and Meaningful Travel with Dr. Chun, Dr. John Chun shares his formula for staying healthy and eventually transitioning to the afterlife. The book includes observations from his overseas trips and visits to Las Vegas, as well as tips about travel in general....

Entwined Hearts: The Sunset of Alzheimer’s Disease and More of Life’s Reality by JJ Janice is a heartwarming and thought-provoking memoir. Janice was looking for books to motivate an ESL class when a friend suggested a book by a particular author named Anita. On the...

In the Mirrorless Kingdom, where the inside-out matters more than the outside-in, and all are considered special by a wise and caring king, all the creatures are content and happy except the king’s daughter. Princess Journee wanted so badly to know who she was, so...

Ripe by James Hider leaps right in, with Earth shaken by the sudden appearance of colossal alien ships and the disappearance of tens of thousands. Psychologist Elspeth McGann finds herself entangled with a patient, Lester Rains, who claims to be part of the "Farmers," a...

Edith Sharp is a 98-year-old forgetful woman who needs special care, and that's why her son William decided to send her to River's Edge, a care facility. But Edith doesn't want to go there or to California to live with her son. However, Edith agrees...

Hearts in Bloom by Sara Ohlin follows the story of two individuals who never expected to fall in love, especially considering the extra complications present in both of their lives. Gabriella Flores (aka Gabby) decided to move back to Graciella, Oregon, and make a fresh...

Miss Demeanor: The Case of the Long Blonde Hair by Edward White is a delightful and engaging children's mystery that introduces readers to a young, determined, and brilliant detective-in-the-making, Celia J. At just thirteen years old, Celia embarks on a thrilling journey to become the...