What is a cruxim? It is another word for a fallen angel, and in "Cruxim" by Karin Cox we are introduced to the cruxim Amedeo. He may look like an angel, but he is now a vampire hunter, slaying as many vampires as possible. It...

Ambra Dawn is a Reader, able to look back into the past as well as get glimpses of the future. Yet her ability is more like a curse than a blessing – she is kidnapped and her parents killed, modified and enslaved. However, Ambra discovers...

If you are looking for an inspirational book about gracefully coping with the less than appealing aspects of aging, Andrea Partee's "Aging with Humor and Grace" isn't that tale. Instead Partee provides hilarious insight into the pitfalls of aging in a self-deprecating way to which...

"The Molina Curse" is written by Charles L. Fields. "The Molina Curse" is book Five of Charles Stone's 'Mystery-Travel-Thriller series', and is the sequel to "Tainted Dish". "The Molina Curse" is uniquely written in a mystery and adventure genre. The layout and design of the...

If you thought the televised political appointments were intriguing, wait until you read David Carmell's take on what happens behind the scenes in "Appointments: A Novel of Life in Our Nation's Capital". Chronicling one Senator's efforts to get a powerful political appointment and another's Presidential...

It is June 17th, 1972, and Tom Delaney is working late at his office in the Watergate Building in Washington, DC. When he discovers a number of men breaking into the office next to his, paranoia (born from his involvement with the mob) makes him...

"Consider the Dragonfly" by Malcolm Ivey is a novel that centers on Paul McAllister better known as CJ. He experienced bullying in school and one time when he got enough of the abuse he decided to avenge himself against the bullies. Because of this act...

“For Underdogs Only” by Kim G. Robinson is a tribute to Myron Miller, a man worth looking up to. Myron is the high school football coach in Tustin, California. The sixty-nine year old Coach has had his share of tough luck; however, he has never...

“Hank Zipzer, report to principal Love’s office at once!” the loud speaker buzzed. But this was the first hour of the first day of school, and how did they know his name already? School just didn’t start out well for Hank, and when his teacher...

It has been barely a day since Carol arrived at the dome, and she already witnesses an eerie banishment scene of a Sashurai named Vanguard. Little by little, she will discover the conspiracy that involves the military leader General Kuromori and a woman named Eve....

Jared Wagner, retired Army veteran, is the current vice president of human resources for a large southwestern bank. Things are going relatively well with a grown son in college and his cat to share his home; that is, until Jared is told that the lending...

Karen DeLabar, nicknamed “Orange Karen,” was a healthy, athletic woman just three weeks shy of her 30th birthday when Toxic Shock Syndrome tried to steal her life. As an active member of the Twitter community, Karen had positively impacted the lives of hundreds of people...

Henry Miranda’s book "Fellowship With God" is resplendent with Scripture and at the same time provides practical lessons in spiritual growth. His tone is never condescending or derogatory, but like a gentle father he guides believers to greater communion with their Lord. His intention is...

"Glimpse" by Steven Whibley introduces us to Dean Curse, an almost fourteen year old who finds himself witnessing a crime, and becoming an unlikely hero one morning while going to school. When the victim whispers the word "Glimpse" to him just before passing out Dean...

"Hym and Hur" is a light short story that is brilliant in its simplicity. Immortality eventually leads to boredom and when Hym and Hur come up with a prank to make their idyllic existence livelier, they do not count on the complications that might ensue....

“The Good Nurse: A True Story of Medicine, Madness, and Murder” was written by Charles Graeber. My review is of the audio format. Charles Graeber brings readers the details of a serial killer. Throughout this book the author proves to me that the various hospitals...

There is only so much one can do with the traditional conventions of a fantasy party. Popular tropes include a mixture of warriors and mages, complemented by thieves and/or priests. "Party of Five" by author Vasileios Kalampakas manages to put a few twists that can...

"The Last Defender" is a fantasy fiction novel that is packed with plenty of action as Varek Hai storms forward defending the Mother’s peace. He is the last of a breed of warriors. He is guided by a magical ring that directs him in his...

"Robby's Quest for Seed" by D.C.Rush is the first book of the three part series. The story is about Robby and his brother Ricky and some of their other birdie friends who decide to fly to Florida to escape from Winter. They want to enjoy...

In "Perilous Shadows" by Nikki Chillemi Argus Nyle is the lead investigative reporter at radio station WSAN. When a body is discovered in the supply closet of the station, manager Jim Heaney assigns the story to Argus. But Kiera Devane beats him to it, writing...