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...

Digger is a work of fiction penned by author Arjay Lewis in the horror, thriller, and mystery subgenres. It is best suited to the mature adult reading audience for its dark storytelling and monstrous themes. In this spine-tingling work, we find ourselves following African American...

The Forty Knots Burn is a work of fiction in the crime, suspense, and thriller subgenres. It is best suited to mature teen and adult readers owing to some moderate use of language and adult situations. Penned by author Lynn Hesse, the story revolves around...

The Most Wanted 2004-2005 is a work of non-fiction in the mental health, autobiography, and psychology subgenres, penned by author Maria Angela Leon, and narrated by Danielle Fliller for this audiobook edition. Regardless of religion, nationality, or socioeconomic status, anyone can be affected by mental...

“We find ourselves in a position as never before — to help our neighbor in their time of need and thwart massive destruction to our beautiful kingdom lands. Success means we have made a powerful ally; failure means disaster.” These are the words the Great...

The Edge of Brilliance by Susan M. Traugh is a riveting and thought-provoking young adult novel about a teenage girl who suffers from bipolar disorder. Fifteen-year-old Amy Miles hated her life and believed that her disease was a curse. She refused to take her medication...

The Day I Ceased to Being: Enigmatic Life of a Research Scholar by Kamal Malaker is a narrative autobiographical manuscript that covers Kamal’s education, career, and challenges in the medical profession as an internationally acclaimed and respected oncologist. While working in an African equatorial...

Catherine Ann Russell returns to Princess Journee and her friends in The Zoe-Chai Seed: The Pearls of Wisdom Series, Book 3. After a delightful picnic, Journee and her friends hear nine gongs sounding, announcing an assembly of the elders. The attendees learn a legend from...