Between Worlds by Julie Maurer is a collection of poetry that uses modern free verse to explore topics like genealogy, grief, loneliness, family, regret, and nature. Maurer’s work has a touch of the paranormal and nostalgia, adding a layer to her reflections on life. Drawing...

Dancing with No Shoes by Scott Lindgren is a powerful coming-of-age story centered on David Hardy, a teenager with cerebral palsy who refuses to let his disability define his future. Set during one transformative summer in Boston, the novel masterfully interweaves elements of romance, mystery,...

In No Hill to Die On, the fourth volume in Martin Roy Hill’s mystery series, Peter Brandt, a hardworking journalist in San Diego, is shocked when the girlfriend of his older brother by ten years is brutally murdered. Brandt’s brother Keith was supposedly killed in...

Hidden Talent: How to Employ Refugees, the Formerly Incarcerated & People With Disabilities by David DeLong explores workforce diversification by drawing on often overlooked talent pools. Using research, real-life stories, and strategic insights, DeLong provides a comprehensive guide for businesses addressing labor shortages through more...

The Monocle by Mark Cavanagh opens in the summer of 1966 when thirteen-year-old Mick Sullivan and his friend Viv Oulette discover a mysterious bronze clamshell in an abandoned farmhouse. The house's owner, Mr. Winsor, disappeared without a trace, leaving behind the clamshell, a notebook, and...

Hedgehog's Wish is a children's animal story by Z N Garland. Hedgehog is fed up. He was stuck in a rut in his life and wanted things to change, but nothing happened when he wished. All his friends have different ideas on how to wish...

In her memoir Embracing the Unknown, Julie Maurer talks to us about the sudden loss of her husband to suicide, and the avalanche of emotional and practical challenges that followed. She speaks on her husband's battle with professional setbacks, depression, and a reluctance to seek...

Originally from Trinidad, Shayaa Muhammad embraces his family legacy and the culture of his Caribbean home. In The Coo Coo Vegan, he discusses recipes handed down from his talented great-grandmother and uncles and he adds his own flair to the dishes. Without using meat or...

The Custer Conspiracy by Lorin Lee Cary follows a college professor, Walter Reeves, and his student, Sally Wolf. One day, Sally receives a historical journal from her uncle. It contains startling secrets surrounding the lesser-known facts of General George Armstrong Custer's life. Sally asks Walter...

In The Wayfarer's Inn by Peter B. Unger, Pastor Jim is concerned about the spiritual temperature in his church and the conflicts between the members at its nucleus. Even though he is experiencing pastoral burnout, he prays for God's intervention and schedules a retreat for...

ChatGPT for Baby Boomers: AI Prompt Tips by Carolyn Schrader is a refreshing, engaging, and most of all practical guide for “baby boomers” entering the world of artificial intelligence. It is written with clarity and a touch of humor. This book demystifies the use of...

Can war ever be justified? Can war prevent further wars? Bauder sets out to dissect these questions using a series of short stories. Each reflects an aspect of warfare and prevailing attitudes to it, from misplaced patriotism to the reasons that soldiers enlist and the...

Omniviolence by Jones Worthington offers readers a chilling vision of our near future, where technology's darkest potential comes to life. This horrifying vision is told through the story of Jackson Cross, a teenage killer who uses drones to earn cryptocurrency, and Joseph Carboni, a conflicted...

Journey into Mystery is a thought-provoking collection of poetry by Lea Harrington. It has themes of change, hope, decay, and renewal. Lea writes of her trials and victories mostly around her experience with psychoses. Although she states that the poems were not written during her...

“What would you get if you crossed a ghost and an elephant?” And, how about this one: “Why did the computer go to see a doctor?” Please don’t ask me; I’m not very good at word puzzles. However, completing this exercise and solving the puzzle...

Cinzano: Champion, Convict and Legend by Daniel Torres Rodríguez tells the story of Cinzano, a racehorse whose career was marked by triumph and scandal. Initially purchased by Roberto Forné at an auction, Cinzano showed immense potential under the training of Pablo Gelsi. He quickly became...

Strength of Shadows by Arianis Rosa is a heart-racing tale about three teens, Ariela, Alana, and Xavier, who undertake a thrilling adventure of self-discovery and bravery. The teens are hunted by a menacing villain―the Absolver―because of their newly emerging superpowers. Initially, their paths intersect after...

God and Monsters by R.M. Gayler reimagines the eternal battle between good and evil through a bold fusion of Christian theology and science fiction. Set in a dystopian world where technology and faith collide, the story follows Michael, a fallen archangel seeking redemption, and Cydney,...

The Gypsy King: A Christmas Story by Caleb Banks and Amy Betzold is a Christian historical fiction novel set in 1847 Indiana that captures the essence of faith, perseverance, and family bonds. The story follows Daniel McDavid, a fifteen-year-old Irish immigrant orphan who embarks on...

In Switched at Death: A Venus Bixby Mystery by Valerie Taylor, the body of Mayor Simon Duffy was discovered beneath the stage set for the yearly tree lighting event. Initial reports indicated that the mayor had succumbed to cardiac arrest, but something felt off, prompting...