How does a suburban community respond when it uncovers a predator hiding in plain sight, operating within the very school system meant to protect its children? In Pinned, Rebecca Chianese reflects on the dissonance between a community’s desire to safeguard its children and its instinct...

Jordan McClellan may not have understood why many things happened as they did in his life. But one thing was clear. He made many bad choices. Born the last of the three children of Eamon McClellan, a former Texas Ranger turned farmer in Oklahoma, and...

In Bangtail Instinct by Bruce Leaf, Tom Sparks is like a spring compressed and held tight; at some point, something will have to give. He’d been in line to inherit the family ranch since birth, a small spread that simply didn’t produce enough in modern...

Silver Lake: Awakening by D.D. Franklin is an intriguing tale centered around a mysterious lake in rural Kansas. The story follows Lena, an innocent young woman with big hopes for the future with her husband, Leonard. Leonard, on the other hand, did not share those...

Through a Soldier’s Eyes recounts the experiences of First Lieutenant Alan Hansen, a support soldier in the Vietnam War, and his relationship with a Vietnamese woman, Hai, who became his girlfriend during his one-year tour. Unlike the combat-focused narratives often told about Vietnam, this story...

When Tethers Fray by Rajiv Mittal is a deeply moving novel that follows Uma, a hospice nurse who cares for people in their final days. Through her eyes, we see the quiet struggles of patients and their families as they face the reality of death....

Your Tomorrow Was Today by Oyindamola Dosunmu is an emotionally charged novel that navigates the intersections of grief, womanhood, and personal reinvention in contemporary Nigeria. We're with Karen, who is estranged from her family and fiercely independent. She's suddenly forced to confront her past when...

The Gestalt in the Machine by Andy Dornan is more than a murder mystery. It’s a bird's-eye view of the future waiting for us. Adam is a tired, disgruntled journalist, struggling daily to outdo the AI bots in reporting the latest news stories. He knows...

Atomic Pilgrim by James Patrick Thomas is an inspiring memoir that depicts the fearless efforts taken in the pursuit of peace and a world free of nuclear weapons. After watching a documentary about Mother Teresa's missionary work in India, Thomas quits his unsatisfying job and...

When a Phoenix Rose Nevermore is the second book in the Cycles of the Phoenix series by C.A. Nicholas. This standalone book is an anthology featuring interconnected stories, poems, and comedy sketches. Dahlia Noelle has battled with anxiety and depression for most of her twenty-three...

Bee-Coming Strong is a heartwarming children's picture book written by Anandamayi Baker, with illustrations by Akiko Martinache. The story follows the adventures of Jazianzza Buzzabee, a curious honeybee who lives in a tree trunk with her family. Despite coming from a large family, Jazianzza often...

A Dolphin Lost... A Daughter Found: Learning To Swim With Porpoise by Trisha Simmons is a sweet tale about a dolphin who learns about life and the importance of forging her own path. One day, a wise Fairy Godmother receives an unexpected blessing. On the ocean...

A Dolphin Lost… A Daughter Found: Learning To Swim With Porpoise by Trisha Simmons is a lovely mini musical about a young dolphin scared of venturing into the wide ocean. One day, deep in the ocean, Amari, a young dolphin, fires many questions at Fairy...

Pamela Kleibrink Thompson’s The Horse Who Wanted to Fly tells the inspirational story of a horse named Charlie who lives an ordinary life on an ordinary farm. But he believes that he can fly! However, all the naysayers keep telling him, “Horses don’t fly. So...

Women Who Talk to the Dead by Katherine Schweit is a gripping true-crime narrative that delves into the largest excavation of murder victims ever undertaken by the FBI. The book centers on the efforts of a detective and FBI agent to identify and bring justice...

Round Midnight by Jane P. Carter is a science fiction novel that follows the journey of Jenny Rand, a woman who awakens from a coma with extraordinary psychic abilities. She discovers that she can read minds and has incredible dimensional powers. As she navigates her...

In Gary B's The Woman Who Wasn't, at first glance, Dr. Evelyn Harper sounds almost too good to be true. As a dedicated professional, her life revolves around the smooth running of her psychiatric practice. Her self-discipline ensures strict adherence to an exacting routine, but...

Some stories don’t shout—they hum softly until your heart can’t help but listen. Notes of Her Heart by Goutham Kool Monk is a love story about two people brought together through music. Rahul Arora is a gifted composer who has built some emotional walls around...

Gwyn's Kingdom: The Electric Moon by Brian Holshouser is a magical coming-of-age adventure. Set against the backdrop of a brewing war between good and evil, the narrative follows twelve-year-old Gwyn, a young girl raised by her grandparents in the lands of Pantheon. But Gwyn is...

Raegan and RJ in Space: Christmas on Alpha Centauri by Richard Collins is a well-written comic book that takes children on an adventure to explore the wonders of space. After five years, when fifty families had settled on Hope in a space program to colonize...