In Mirov by David C. Hoke, agent Anastasia Mirov has had her life torn from her. Eight years later she's off Earth and on a Mars colony, maneuvering around fires and mineral rights, wading through remnants of executions, resolving conflict through battles, hacking, hijacking, kidnapping,...

Growing up, I was taught to never discuss politics or religion with those outside the family. I did not listen to this advice and am so glad that Katherine W. Schweit obviously didn’t either. More directly, the politics she discusses is gun ownership. In How...

Uranium Mine and Other Stories by Jed Linde is an engaging drama about a man called Charles, whose decisions lead him on a memorable path through life. The book has eight parts, or stories, divided by years, each covering a different period in Charles's...

Busting Drug Dealers: Diaries of a DEA Special Agent is a work of non-fiction in the memoir and true crime subgenres. It is best suited to mature adult readers owing to graphic descriptions of real crimes, violence, drugs, and weapon use, and was penned by...

Death of Heaven by JZ Murdock chronicles the lives of two childhood friends, Jimmy and James, who undergo a traumatic encounter that profoundly impacts their lives in different ways. As an adult, Jimmy dedicates his life to serving his country in the Air Force and...

How often have you heard the saying "life is like that"? And the multitude of other sayings that reflect upon age and maturity and how old we are, like “act your age.” But what is our age? And does it matter? Perhaps the short stories...

Letters to Evelyn by John Selman is an extraordinary memoir that transcends the boundaries of traditional storytelling, weaving together themes of love, trauma, redemption, and cosmic exploration. Selman's narrative unfolds through a series of letters, poems, and reflections that offer a deeply personal and emotionally...

In Forest Bowman’s All Our Yesterdays, in the year 1896, young Adam Richter, just fourteen years of age, found himself in a bleak existence on a barren farm. There, the tender orphan suffered under the cruel hands of two brothers, whose hearts knew nothing of...

Where is Grandma? is a children's book written and illustrated by Shari Farris. Sitting on the couch next to her daddy, Milla decides to make a video call to her grandma. Both Milla and Grandma count to ten while Milla's father hides. Together, Milla...

In Freedom's Shadow is a work of fiction in the historical drama, sociocultural issues, and slice-of-life subgenres. It is suitable for the general adult reading audience. Penned by author Robert Hilliard, the plot follows the gripping tale of John Scobell, a courageous African American who...

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...

Destiny Uncharted is a work of fiction in the recent historical, adventure, and action subgenres. It is suitable for the general adult reading audience. The plot follows protagonist Jack Higgins during his experiences in 1972. Relieved to evade the Vietnam War, Jack faces new challenges...

In Two Seconds Later, a suspense and romance novel by Tina Griffith, while Asher was in the shower, he and his wife, Lara, were talking back and forth when his cell phone rang. Lara’s world was turned upside down when she realized her husband of...

Miss Win: Tales of Intrigue and Deception by Rosemary Mairs is a collection of short stories. Every story has a distinctive flavor. Mystery, suspense, and evil deeds are plentiful. Each of the twenty-four stories is an individual and unique narrative and takes only minutes to...

In Monarch: Stories by Emily Jon Tobias, the author has taken subjects that are still taboo and not spoken about openly today i.e. mental health, physical health, dominance, anger, and doubt. It describes various types of depression, feelings of being left out, ignored, not appreciated,...

When children hear the word “hero,” they often think of superheroes with capes and superpowers found in comic books and movies. However, Haelee P. Moone knows that heroes come in all forms and sizes. In Everyday Heroes, she shares a story about how a teacher,...

In Zip Line: Aftermath by P. Anthony Michael, Neal is married to Gail, and they are expecting twins soon. Neal seems to have special powers as he is the one who discovers Gail is pregnant with boys even before any test. He is also able...

Short Stories From Faraway Places by Kevin O'Flaherty is a thought-provoking anthology featuring four tales of individuals at pivotal moments in life, where their choices shape their futures. From an impulsive New Yorker in Argentina learning about the Dirty War to an Irishman facing personal...

Origin Andromeda: Insurrection by Christoffer V. Junros is a thrilling science fiction novel and the second book in the Origin Trilogy. The story picks up with Henrik and the alliance grappling with a new threat from the Youllians, a powerful alien race with a formidable...

Above Neil Rock: Stories & Poems by James Ross Kelly is a memoir that captures the rugged beauty and harsh realities of life in the Pacific Northwest. Through a blend of stories and poems, Kelly reflects on the environmental devastation caused by corporate silviculture, the...