The Ostermann House is a psychological thriller by J.R. Klein. Professor Michael and Audrey Felton want to get away from Houston and are looking for a place where they can be alone and relax. They found the Ostermann farmhouse in the town of Krivac,...

The Code is an outstanding horror story written by J.R. Klein. At Graebner College in Covington, Vermont, Nick and Kate found a secret passage under an old library building. They decide to see where the passage leads and come upon an altar chamber. It is...

The Spaceman is a short story and poetry collection by W.B. Edwards. The book opens with The Roadside Diner where an old couple's tryst with altruism goes wrong when they let two teenagers inside their diner on a cold gray morning. A man crashes his...

Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada are dog lovers. In The Puppy Adventures of Porter and Midge: Out and About, they explain the importance of welcoming a dog into your family. Most people understand the importance of socialization for children. However, Jennie and Giselle emphasize the...

The Neverborn by B. B. Brighton is a gripping dystopian novel set in the year 2048, where every newborn receives a chip containing their social security number and identification. Kekoa, however, is a Neverborn—saved by an abortionist without his mother's knowledge or consent. Raised secretly...

Fans of serial killer murder mystery thrillers like the Zodiac are in for a treat with The Thirteenth Apostle by Jo Anne Barnes. After a broken marriage and the accidental death of her young son, Wendy Coleman has managed to turn her life around as...

Katie L. Mary’s dystopian novel The Golden Cage features Sansera’s system of grading women according to their beauty. The book is divided into three parts with alternating viewpoints from several major characters. In the first section, the six-year-old girls are brought to the institute, which...

The Rogue Scorpion by Lynda Faye Schmidt is a coming-of-age novel that revolves around a young artist named Isabella who sets out on a journey to pursue her dreams, despite societal pressure. She travels to Thailand and immerses herself in the culture, takes on various...

The Submerged Fire by Sture Henckel is a young adult fantasy that may be the best I have read in years. The story follows Niko, a wreck diver who comes across something so powerful it can cost him his life. Magic is strongly prohibited, but...

The Mind's Echo falls into the suspense, mystery, and thriller subgenres, and forms the first installment of the Dr. Theo Raden series of medical thriller novels. The work is best suited to mature adult readers owing to scenes of a sexual nature and the use...

Todd Knight’s The Posh Prepper is a dystopian novel featuring crisis planner Nick Ritter. He learns that his boss promised he would check the mining operation. After a disaster in the mine, Nick opens his disaster preparation firm for high-paying clients. His brother calls him...

The Guest House: Stories Of A Nervous Mind is a work of non-fiction in the memoir, mental health, and social issues subgenres. The work is best suited to the mature reading audience owing to some explicit references to physical violence and substance abuse, as well...

Wow, The Storm Within covers suspense, drama, fear, hope, and thrills that will leave the reader on the edge of their seat. Author Michelle Mackenzie has written a book that catches the reader’s attention from the first page to the last. Two main characters with...

The Blue Iris by Rachel Stone is a fascinating novel that follows a young woman’s story as she faces her past and discovers a new future. Tessa is forced to return to the street in Toronto where she grew up to attend a friend’s engagement...

Catherine's teacher, Melody Baldwin, specializes in designing wedding bouquets. She's precise when giving instructions. At the beginning of the first chapter, the 'golden rule' of less is more is predominantly used in context. Moving on, it's the first Christmas season that Catherine and her darling...

The Still Small Voice, what we could also refer to as a conscience, is such an apt title for a story that revolves around a dying man’s fears for his future after death. Brenda Stanley opens with a scene by a high cliff at a...

Liza Clarke’s novella The Night Woods is a fantasy romance. Lorelai has taken a shortcut through the Night Woods. She doesn’t heed her brother Rowan’s warning to stay away from the woods. Lorelai dismisses the rumors of disappearing people as superstition. It has turned dark,...

The Cactus Dance/La Danza del Cactus by April Lesher and Gabriela Vega is an eye-catching, colorful book with a sweet but simple plot that will appeal to children of all ages. It follows a giant Saguaro cactus that starts the story by swaying and relaxing...

Teach children about colorblindness, or monochromacy, with The Colourblind Kid by Tom Powell. Tim is excited about his first day of school. On his way, he points out the colors of his bag, his teacher’s clothing, and the world around him—non-colorblind readers will notice that...

The ABCs of Cackleberry Creek by Kristy Jo Volchko is a delightful children's book that combines learning with entertainment. The imaginative setting of Cackleberry Creek is brought to life through colorful and whimsical illustrations that feature a variety of animals and objects. Each page is...