Author Aaron Ryan concludes the epic Talisman saga with its final installment, Halcyon. Liam "Foxy" Mayfield, the last Iskander, Onyx Sleater, the powerful Nexus, and Arion Peridifyca, the Zorander, are united in their fight against the dreaded Asterium Axis. With 743 scattered souls all over...

“After all, I won’t say I’m completely innocent, but I’m not exactly… not guilty.” It's difficult to separate the guilty from the innocent in Blood Echoes, the latest novel from prolific author Aaron Ryan. It is also challenging to understand where the source of true...

Cat Wright is shocked when she is called to the scene of a murder investigation, only to find out that the prime suspect is none other than her little sister. She jumps into action to find out why someone would want to frame a member...

Forty Grains of Black Powder is a generational saga about a fictional mestizo family in Mexico. It is book one in the tale of the Cordero Clan. The story starts in 1862 when the young Marietta, the mother of the protagonist, spots a handsome stranger...

Mickey rarely drinks, but when she does, there is no telling what will happen. Although beholden to strict self-inflicted dating rules, sometimes a girl has to do what a girl has to do in order to mentally and emotionally block the curve balls life throws....

Rae’s Rainy Day is aimed at younger readers and was penned by Julie Awerkamp and Holly Andreason. It also contains gorgeous illustrations by Jesi Yap. The story follows the Sun itself named Rae, who is usually a very happy sun that loves shining brightly on...

Who doesn't need ideas to build a retirement nest-egg? Whether you are young or old, educated in school or in the school of hard knocks, learning how to buy and rent homes can be useful. Randy McDaniel in No Experience Necessary - Rental Property Retirement...

Trisomy XXI by GA Minton has 266 pages of adventure with twists and turns the reader would not expect. The story begins with an old drunk named Henry, who encounters an unidentified object in the woods. When he tells his story, no one believes him...

Stolen Innocence by Ronarose Train is uniquely and sensitively written. It is based on a true story of abuse, rejection, and betrayal. Abigail and her brother were left in the care of their grandparents by their mother. They did not fully understand the structure of...

Girl, Uncoded: A Memoir of Passion, Betrayal, and Eventual Blessings by Brandi Dredge is an amazing true story of courage and resilience. Sixteen-year-old Caroline loved hanging out with her friends, but she longed to meet the man who owned the apartment they met in. Some...

It would be difficult to title this book any other way than Unorganised Crime, as the misfit characters are as disorganised as it is possible to be. Author Jamie C. Richter introduces us to two struggling, and not very bright, bar owners. They were friends...

Lonely When You’re Dead by Roy Chaney begins with journalist Claude “Murph” Murphy caught in a violent sweep following a riot at a Quebec City poetry festival, setting up a story that combines crime, politics, and cultural unrest. Murph arrives in Canada on an assignment,...

This is a really cool story about a kingdom of ants whose inhabitANTS have the most creative names I have ever seen. This intriguing and fun story is quite refreshing, and a cute concept for the children’s market. "ANTics" is a well-done tale that will...

“Woof” by Dakota Douglas is a delightful book to spark a child’s imagination and introduce him to the wonderful world of reading. “Woof” contains a pair of short stories, presenting sequential adventures in the life of a young boy and a stray dog. The boy,...

Max DuMonde is a man who has grown up without the most important male role models in his life. He believes that his grandfather and father were both lost in US Military operations which took place two decades apart, leaving him with an inbuilt commitment...

No More Animals by Amy O. Bowling is a delightful storybook for kids who love animals. The story features a father, mother, and daughter who move from the city to a farm. They have only four pets when they move to the farm. Though the...

Growing up is difficult at the best of times. Children learn by observing those around them. Too often, children believe that they are quite capable of running things themselves and doing things their own way. Young Prince William and the seven brothers known as 'the...

Antitheus by G.A. Minton is a blend of horror and fantasy, a story that brilliantly handles the all-time conflict between good and evil. The very title of the book suggests a subject that is “against God,” and yes, readers are drawn into a world where...

Echoes From Catawba, Volume 1: Growing Up In Catawba Valley, Appalachia is a nonfiction cultural/memoir written by Ted Carroll. Carroll’s grandparents had 17 children; his mother was the baby of a family who made such a tremendous impact on the small community of Catawba, Virginia....

Set in Long Island’s East End, Sparrow Beach by Shelby Raebeck shows the strain felt by locals as they try to keep up with the powerful force of commercialization while also exploring family relationships. As the real estate industry continues to grow, Willie, the oldest...