Bud Palmer's original plan for the weekend involved taking his niece to the Parrot Jungle, but when his Uncle Rick reached out to him with a problem, Bud reluctantly answered the call. Upon arrival, he finds his uncle involved with unscrupulous individuals who demand that...

From earthquakes to nuclear war, humankind is faced with threats to its survival from multiple sources, both natural and manmade. Michel Bruneau examines this sobering theme in detail in The Blessings of Disaster: The Lessons that Catastrophes Teach Us and Why Our Future Depends On...

Art Is About Being Whole: A Memoir by artist and educator Cindy Ingram is a visual feast for the eyes and a fascinating story to read. When you review a book that so many experts have already reviewed, it can be challenging to think about...

In The Englander, a thriller by John Righten, Connor Pierce (the Englander) was found by four assassins in front of his daughter's grave. Connor was waiting for them and had placed explosives in the first three rows of the graves near the entrance to the...

Not Funny, Harvey! is a children’s picture book written by Judy L. Paris with illustrations by Nathalie Aall. It tells the story of Harvey, a desert critter who loves to play pranks and make others laugh. He enjoys making silly faces and playing jokes on...

Brad Anderson’s Unfinished Business: A Case Missing from The Janus Project Files is an exciting time travel thriller, an intricate detective story, murder mystery, and crime involving humans and vampires. The story begins in 2015 in Maryland, with time travel into the recent past to...

Evergreen Uprooted by Nadira “N.A.Z.” Pankey is a memoir that explores the life of a young girl growing up in a tough neighborhood in the Bronx, New York, during the 1980s. The story is told through the eyes of the narrator, who is known as...

Drakomunda by Guy Quartley is a fantasy novel that takes readers on a journey through a dark, mystical realm. The protagonist, trapped in an underground complex, recounts their descent into madness and isolation as they search for forbidden knowledge about the most terrifying aspects of...

I have read missionary stories (starting with The Life and Diary of David Brainerd) for the past sixty years. Lauralee Lindholm’s Out of Darkness into Light stands with the best of the missionary books I have read. I have personal friends who were missionaries in...

Crystal Caverns is a work of fiction in the fantasy, science fiction, interpersonal drama, and adventure genres. It is suitable for mature teen and new adult audiences. Penned by author S. B. Andresen, the plot follows Sam as he reconnects with a childhood friend while...

The Golldooney's Garden is a children's picture book by Chanmattee Lynnie Bachoo. The story follows the day-to-day lives of the different creatures living in Mr. and Mrs. Golldooney's beautiful garden. One early spring morning, a Ladybug and her friend, Mr. Bumblebee, were nourishing themselves on...

The loss of a loved one can evoke feelings of deep-seated sorrow and dread, and, sometimes, it even threatens to overwhelm us to the extent that we cannot function properly in our lives. In Arise and Shine: From Mourning to Dancing, Peggy Pulliam shares her...

In Tell Me More: A Special Edition of Tales (Volume 3) by Trebbiano, the protagonist sets out to evaluate and improve cruise ship Northern Star operations. The book is a captivating tale of leadership, teamwork, and personal growth, with compelling scenes highlighting the protagonist’s exceptional...

Nite Nite, Kitty Cats is a children's picture book in English and Spanish by Jane E. Ruth. A grandmother reads a bedtime story to her two granddaughters as she sits in bed with them. Every turn of the page is dedicated to a different cat....

Let's Go, Kitty! is a delightful children's picture book written by Holly Rosensweig and illustrated by Emily Rutherford. It aims to enhance early communication development in babies and toddlers, introducing early speech sounds, words, and actions through Kitty's playful adventures. The story follows a young...

In Scam at Mount Diablo by Mike Mackay, Barney Dubin asked Jack Rhodes to look into his company and figure out what was wrong. Jack needed to put the company back on a more profitable footing. Until recently, Barney’s son, Ralph, had little interest in...

“Days of delight, are you almost here?” According to Hayden Thompson's novel Marvelous Days, if you seek delight, it may be best to create it, for it seldom appears on its own. Kevin Brunner is facing his last day at work before retirement. He realizes life will now lose the comfort...

Immerse yourself in a fascinating collection of short stories with Vera Mont's Ramblings. Two warmongering nations cause ordinary citizens to lose the privileges of groceries and beer. A person learns the goldfish language to communicate with the residents of an aquarium. A cat owner underestimates...

After the Saphyrum War, the sorcerers became power-hungry and lorded over other races, taking control of various sects. Remnants of a Scarlet Flame: The Last Draegion Saga Book 1 by Cindy L. Sell follows various characters as they each try to further their own agenda...

Western Lights by C.P. Schaefer opens with young Ethan Sites, of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, in the Alaskan wilderness investigating mysterious and disturbing anomalies in Earth's magnetic fields. Elsewhere, bush pilot and seasonal fisherman Mason Hahn does a good deed in helping Sara...