The Water Carriers by Gregory Greunke is a gripping environmental thriller set in a near-future world where controlling water means controlling power. The planet's freshwater supply has somehow ended up concentrated in just two places - Cambodia and the Ivory Coast. That's where we meet...

First Death by Kyona Jiles delves into the life of Kinsley Preston, a 21-year-old student of the University of Washington whose seemingly ordinary life undergoes an unexpected shift. After the deaths of her parents, Kinsley decides to take care of her Aunt Marie, her mother's...

In Second Chance by Kyona Jiles, Kinsley Preston is thrown into the supernatural world following the murders of her parents. Kinsley discovers that she is a shadower, destined to protect benevolent vampires and eliminate malevolent ones. Since Kinsley’s parents were meant to prepare her for...

His Name is Junsaku by Tenkara Smart is an absolutely riveting tale set in 17th-century Japan; a land of Samurai warriors, bloody territorial battles, and the all-powerful Shogunate. Junsaku Aoyama knew from a very early age that he was destined to be not only a...

Liam and Stinky Owl: The Christmas Lesson by William and Jennifer Skinner is a children’s book that weaves a festive story with important life lessons, making it a delightful read for the holiday season. The story centers on Liam, a young boy with an unusual...

A Bug-lightful Discovery by Karen B. Shea is about a girl who likes killing bugs for fun. Standing on Ms. Z’s porch one sunny day, Emelia and her sisters spot an unusual beetle. While Ellery and Jacqueline stare in curious awe, Emelia is ready to...

Mary L. Schmidt and Michael Schmidt help children overcome grief in Shadow. Shadow was a long-haired Dachshund greatly loved by ten-year-old Nanci, eight-year-old Tim, and their parents. The children loved spending time with Shadow and grew concerned when Shadow started slowing down. Shadow was old,...

Kyle Steenblik's Tales of Weirderland is an engaging collection of six interrelated stories centered around the exciting adventures of two children—Princess Iris Wilding and her brother, Prince Cael Wilding. Volume one covers daring and exciting fantasy-based exploits that beautifully unfold in the magical kingdom of...

Six friends are excited about the upcoming New Year’s Eve talent show. They all want to participate and share their talents. In Sharmilla Fassbender and Sharminey Selvanathan’s Fantastically Me!, the authors present a cast of animal characters who have amazing talents. Lexi Lemur has a...

Backfire is an action-packed thriller novel by James Cutley. Jayden Walker, a former engineer, embarks on a hike deep into the heart of a dense Californian forest. Along the way, seemingly out of nowhere, a male bobcat joins his trek. It follows his every move...

Armando and the Amazing Animal Race by Diana Schaffter is a wonderfully crafted middle-grade read with a touching story and compelling environmental message. Central to the narrative is Armando, a twelve-year-old boy, who sets off on an exciting journey across continents with his eccentric grandmother...

In Roxana Arama's The Regolith Temple, the narrative unfolds during the Lucretian Era. Yamir, a neuroscientist, transfers a copy of his brain into an android named Y1. In this android form, Y1 regrets not previously spending quality time with his wife and son while in...

Ironing Out My Life: Child Abuse and How It Affected Everything Thereafter is a difficult book to read and I mean that in the best possible way. In it, Kate Russell shares harrowing stories of her childhood that not only provide emotional impact but also...

Why Did God Make The Tree? by Tammy Gregg covers the very sensitive subject of mental health, institutional power, and the doctors who wielded power indiscriminately. It is a murder mystery, detective story, and a romance all in one. The book starts with Samantha Perez,...

The Debilis Rising is the first book in E. K. Wise's Keepers of the Rock series. Tessa Horton and Tú Chen are gifted kids who crave more in life, and when they are welcomed at the College of Geological Evolution, everything changes for them. This...

Liv Forever: Never Say Zombie by Diana Davis is a humorous kids' mystery story. Liv Creep is dead and it’s no fun at all. Her diet stinks, bits of her keep falling off, and she’s so tired of keeping quiet about her “condition” – her...

If Not for the Love of Others: An Autobiography of Abuse, Survival, and Salvation by Antaeus is a raw and deeply personal account of overcoming adversity through strength and the transformative power of love. This book explores the harsh realities of a life marked by...

Reciprocity by D.C. Gilbert is a fast-paced journey that pits a group of mainly ex-Special Forces soldiers against evil criminals who run cartels specializing in sex trafficking and human slavery. It is set mostly in Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines. The workers of the Spring...

First-Century Faith by James Collazo explores Christian theology through a unique lens, mixing biblical teachings with personal and cultural observations. Collazo investigates the resilience of the Arctic woolly bear caterpillar, using it as a metaphor for divine design and resurrection. He speaks on significant theological...

D. L. Orton's breathtaking novel, Hive, unfolds in a futuristic setting where life is no longer sustainable on Earth. The last survivors are living in a biodome, waiting for life to come to an end. The fate of this world has been tragically altered by...