Before by J. Kilburn is a coming-of-age satire that pieces together the lives of a tribe of kids, and is part of the author's Heaven's Door series. There are many moving pieces in this novel and various point of view characters. The narrative weaves between...

The richness of any language can be found in its words and in our sense of their meaning. In some cases, the messages are either encoded or simply too nuanced to be easily discerned if read casually. On occasion, meaning has been lost in the...

Fugue Devil: Resurgence is a collection of works of fiction in the horror subgenre. It is aimed at mature readers and was penned by author Stephen Mark Rainey. The collection contains twelve horror stories, including the classic Fugue Devil and its sequel, The Devil’s Eye....

Have You Seen My Reflection? by Peabody Law shows that there’s someone special for everyone. That special someone is like a reflection of one’s self. When a Celebration Dance is planned for the arrival of the new Peachicks, everyone is invited and everyone has that...

Henrietta Hedgehog’s Prickly Problem by Carole P. Roman shares a beautiful story about self-acceptance. Henrietta is a charming hedgehog who is unhappy with her spiky quills and feels they keep her fellow critters from becoming close friends. While at school, some of the animals tease...

Cory Mortensen sees life as a series of opportunities and knows how difficult it is to choose among several options. He left his job to embark on a journey into the unknown. He narrates how each day's events develop without a concrete plan or a...

Attorney Daniel Mendoza is on vacation in Puerto Rico at the Regal Isabela resort in Where Darkness Resides: Daniel Mendoza Thrillers Series Book 4 by Daniel Maldonado. He is joined there by Pamela Williams, the private investigator that he works with on many of his...

Thank You, Mr. Emerson by Gerald Berns is a contemporary novel that is simple yet magical in the intelligence it exudes. It’s a highly relatable story that takes a look at the conversation of a couple where they discuss their dreams, love, apprehensions, interest, future...

His Healing By Perfect Love by Ronteé Marshall is a Christian romance that revolves around Alex and Georgia, who share a passionate encounter in Costa Rica. Alex, still bereft and blaming himself for the death of his sister Kaitlyn, chooses not to pursue any type...

Have you ever thought of traveling to Japan? What about taking your family with you? Is it a family-friendly country? Are there places and foods that young people will enjoy? Suzanne Lowe’s Tokyo Travels: A Parent’s Guide for a Fun Family Holiday is a must-read...

In Hawaii Red Road: Quantum Mechanics and Countenance, Carlos R Velasquez writes about the experiences of his protagonist, Carlos, as he traveled the Red Road on the “Big Island” of Hawaii. At the same time, Carlos enjoyed a book about quantum mechanics, reflecting on Stephen...

Walter Stern, a Holocaust survivor, made a testimony video about his road to freedom from Nazi Germany and through Holland one year before his death in 1993. His daughter, Irene, re-watched it after the elections in 2016. That year marked the starting point of the...

In Bridges Between Our Hearts, Jennifer Collins has written an awe-inspiring book about a woman who loses her daughter and how the ones who are left behind handle their grief at the loss. The story unfolds most sensitively and the reader will find themself identifying...

Families and Felons by Kathleen J Easley begins when the main character Brenna is given an old rotary dial telephone. She sees it as just an interesting antique but it takes on a more sinister role when it rings. The indistinct voice at the other...

Flight Across Waters by Ulla Håkanson tells the captivating story of Amy and Ben, a couple plunged into a complex criminal web after witnessing a plane crash on their honeymoon on Galiano Island. The crash victim, architect Eugene Sokalsky, is discovered to be the father...

Tree Pose: Yoga Mat Mysteries is penned by author duo Susan Rogers and John Roosen in the cozy mystery, crime thriller, and interpersonal drama subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. We’re back with this fantastic series in a gripping tale...

A Tale Of Tyrannosauruses by Carl Cupper is a thrilling adventure that follows the story of a family of Tyrannosauruses seeking refuge from their drought-stricken land. The family is led by their humongous father, Titanus, and skilled hunter mother, Zentila. Unfortunately, the drought is the...

Literary writing and humor writing mesh together just as perfectly as the two unlikely protagonists in Starman After Midnight by Scott Semegran. Big Dave, a plumber by trade and conservative by political labels, spends his evenings enjoying a few brews on the patio with his...

In Sean Quarmby's Room 23, John Quinlan became a member of the U.S. Secret Service, where he was assigned to the Counterfeit Currency unit. Quinlan’s objective was to dismantle a covert scheme designed to perfect the APEX counterfeit $100 bill that was circulating in the...

Eighth Circle by Theodore Jerome Cohen is the fifth novel by this author featuring the inimitable Detective-Inspector Lou Martelli, and it is every bit as captivating as its predecessors in the series. Sprinkled with numerous documented factoids, Eighth Circle will take you on a fascinating...