Operation: Running Brook by Alex A. Jameson is the first in a series of military-type stories titled The Sam Barrett Ops. Sam is short for Samantha, and in Running Brook, the tale opens as Sam has lost much of her memory. She wakes up in...

Eclipse of the Eternal: The Odyssey of Valerian Kross is a work of fiction in the dark fantasy, paranormal romance, and historical drama subgenres. It is best suited to mature adult readers owing to explicit scenes of sex and violence, as well as the use...

Time's Orphan by Hayley Chow is a YA fantasy that tells the story of Emara, who lives in Okarria, a land destroyed by war and overrun by cannibals and the undead doing the bidding of the Dead King. A mage and a necromancer have resurrected...

The Pianist's Only Daughter by Kathryn Betts Adams is a memoir that chronicles the author's life and, most poignantly, her role as a caregiver to both her ailing parents. Adams describes an upbringing in the 1960s and 1970s that teeters between her parents' talents and...

A House of Cranes is a work of fiction in the historical fiction, interpersonal drama, and psychological writing subgenres. It is best suited to the mature adult reading audience owing to its intense themes and some scenes of a sexual nature. Penned by author James...

Love At The Pentagon: A Nick & Gia Story is a work of fiction in the romance, interpersonal drama, and suspense subgenres. It is best suited to mature readers owing to some instances of adult language and adult themes and relationships throughout. Penned by author...

In Why You're Sick and How to Get Well, Teresa Bruni, an alternative healer, shares her journey of overcoming chronic illness, advocating for surrendering for healing while addressing societal attitudes toward illness and fear versus love. Bruni teaches distinguishing surrender from giving up, discussing its...

Love is the central theme of Angel I. Hawkins' first poetry collection, Velvet. This book is divided into three sections with free verse poems in which the author reveals her innermost thoughts and feelings. The poems draw inspiration from objects (a telephone, fabric, lipstick), places...

Perspective changes one’s understanding of any situation. This is especially the case in history. Krishna Kumar presents the Indian perspective of bringing down the dominion of British rule over India in his wonderful book, 1942. This book looks at the steps that dismantled British rule...

Twisted Fate by Adam Lewis is a thought-provoking, gripping legal thriller. Follow Jay Sutherland, the son of a runaway teenager turned prostitute. Before Henry, his grandfather and ex-Marine, took him in, all Jay knew was pain and darkness. Fortunately, Henry turned that boy into a...

Drowning Earth is penned by author Sean Willson in the dystopian, sci-fi, and climate subgenres, and is the opening novel of the Portalverse Elemental Origins series. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. The author presents a gripping tale set in 2055,...

All Money Ain’t Good Money by Tracey Lampley is book one of the Jinx Curry Mystery series. An amateur private investigator, Jinx Curry spends her days spying on and photographing cheating partners. Capricorn Hayes, Jinx's boss and love interest, assigns her the case of Elena,...

The Timepiece Paradox by Kevin D Miller is book two in the Timepiece Series. In the first installment, Bodhi McMullin receives a timepiece from his dying grandmother, who reveals his true lineage and claims the watch allows time travel, claims Bodhi soon confirms as true....

Matt Wright’s Breaking Colossus: Stars Reach, Book One is an exciting, fast-paced, character-driven space opera. The story begins on the planet Telam. Roth Soleis is 20, the son of Queen Alora Soleis and the legendary warrior Grey Soleis. Roth was only a few days old...

Annette Masters’ novel, The Hennessy Lie, is a unique blend of secrets, deception, and the dangerous quest for truth, set against the backdrop of an atmospheric estate. With a touch of romance, this YA thriller captivates from start to finish. The story follows Piper Covington,...

Carol the Carrot Bowls for the Salad Bowl is a children’s book by author Chelsea Chong Kim with illustrations by Michelle Simpson. The story centers on Carol, an ambitious carrot with a passion for bowling. Carol practices every day. When she learns that the Salad...

Purge! We Should Do This by Carolyn L. Austin chronicles her experiences with personal and professional challenges, beginning with her abusive marriage to Danny and subsequent divorce in 1984. After leaving her former husband, Austin navigated a series of career changes, including a long tenure...

Devil by the Tail by Caroline Lavoie is a young adult paranormal novel set in the hauntingly beautiful landscape of northern British Columbia, inspired by French-Canadian folklore. The story follows Alex, a young woman grappling with fear and loss as she confronts the legend of...

In When Did You Know and Who Did You Tell? by Beverly Gandara, the author shows how people from all walks of life feel the need to hide who they are for so many reasons. Some people stay in the closet due to religion, work,...

Frances Flamingo: Rainbows and Roller Skates by Dottie Lee is a delightful children’s story that brings together themes of friendship, self-confidence, and adventure. The story follows Frances, a curious and spirited flamingo, who mistakes the colorful lights of the Rainbow Roller Rink for her flock...