Ivory Shepard, known as The Razor, narrates her own story in P.S. Bartlett’s Demons & Pearls (The Razor’s Adventures Book 1). It opens when the pirate ship, Demon Sea, attacks a merchant vessel. Not satisfied with taking her cargo, Captain Barclay commands that her crew...

Life isn't perfect, in fact far from it since her mom and Nanna died, but Ren thinks it's pretty normal for a teenager. She has her best friend Mike, school, and family, if only Georgie Pa would stop drinking. The bizarre deaths of her mom...

Fire War by T.T. Michael is about Anthony Jackson, a sharpshooter and devoted father. When he proves his loyalty to his nation and President Meyers, he goes from military man to a position on the President's staff. He has a first hand view of an...

Make Way For You: Tips For Getting Out of Your Own Way by Tony Ortiz is a part self help guide, part philosophical look at how we all have the potential to be successful, but we have a habit of getting in our own way....

Drama Muscle by Joe Cosentino is the second book in the Nicky and Noah mystery series. The series follows Nicky and Noah, drama teachers and lovers, who teach at Treemeadow College, a small New England college. The first book in the series, Drama Queen, took...

Bliss by J. Santiago is a contemporary romance novel surrounding the meaning of family and coping with loss. Lena “Maggie” Pryce has always been shaken by the death of her brother, Gabe, on the soccer field, as a result of a sudden cardiac episode. His...

Valentino, Be Mine by Tina D.C. Hayes is a quirky, funny tale centred on Valentino, a tiny teacup Yorkshire terrier. Valentino might be small, but he has an enormous impact on the people around him. Kaylee Rose has known Valentino’s owner, Pamela, for a while....

Black Wings by Iryna K. Combs is the story of Annabel, a humanoid who was captured by a species known for their cruelty. Annabel was captured by the Varkins and tortured in some heinous ways. The pain and agony is too much, she wants to...

In terms of genre, Amazon Moon was an interesting blend of thriller, pseudo-memoir, and a drop of sci-fi all mixed together to create something unique. After years of conflicts and other various scrapes with the law, John Alvarez has been given a choice. He can...

Know Your Enemy is the debut novel of Australian author Tasman Anderson. It started with shoplifting. For Nicole, teaming up with her best friend Libby to raid shops at the local mall is a fun, educational, and gratifying experience. That is until Aiden catches them...

Odes on Ali: A Tribute to the Greatest is a collection of sports poetry written by David A. Bates. Bates introduces his work with an autobiographical account of his personal recollections of Ali's bouts as well as what he calls Ali's "pre-fight antics", and he...

Anyone who is interested in the many challenges faced by those who leave their homeland to live in another country will love Shaheen Darr’s lovely novel entitled Kismet: A Desi Rhapsody in London. The current day story takes place in Southall (a London suburb), and...

The Adventures of Charlie Chameleon: New Beginnings is a very imaginative story about a chameleon and his family. He even has a pet fish — a fish that gets seasick! Author Ellen Buikema is a very creative writer. Who else would have put a water-helmet...

In a very interesting, unique and well thought out treatise on many facets of wisdom throughout history, The Pursuit of Wisdom: A Chronological Inquiry of the World's Most Influential Seekers of Wisdom In the Fields of Theology, Philosophy, and Science by author Dean Chavooshian, will,...

Dr Abigail Brennaman wakes from an indeterminate period of ‘cryonic suspension’ to find herself in a strange, hospital-like environment which she is informed is called Eden. She is weak and alone, monitored by a sophisticated computer which is able to assist with her recovery using...

Wow. Just...wow. That's definitely what I thought when I finished reading The Perihelion, the new book by author D.M. Wozniak. Taking place in the year 2069, the story follows six main characters as they attempt to move their lives forward, even as the world around...

When Lily Coltrane joins The Illustrious Minds Literary Society, an extra-curricular club at the university, she never imagines that their promise of a truly unique social experience includes monthly visits to the mysterious Theatre Imaginique at the edge of town, a dark venue that houses...

Barbara Oliverio’s Passports and Plum Blossoms is delightfully funny. Meet Annalise Fontana, known by her father as the “gypsy.” Surrounded by family and friends, Annalise sits as an outsider at a wedding. Wallowing in self-pity, she pronounces deep within her soul, the bride...

In Waelgryre, Spencer Sekulin has written an epic fantasy novel that is brilliantly woven with action and adventure. Fox is an orphaned boy who knows no other life except the harsh life of a thief. Despite life's cruel nature, Fox is somewhat successful and blames...

The Peerless Seer is a most enchanting children's tale written by B.S. Gibbs. Emaleen is an 11-year-old girl, living with her aunt and uncle in a small town. Her best friend, Skye, lives nearby and the girls have a close bond and spend a lot...