The Purple Christmas Tree by B. Woster is an engaging read for children from eight years of age and up, their parents, and teachers. Christmas is an important time of the year not only for humans but for trees. They do their best to look...

It’s been four years since I discovered the excellent writing of Yvonne Eve Walus when I read her book, Serial Wives. Though not her first novel, it was her first mystery murder featuring New Zealand policewoman, Zero Zimmerman. I loved both the story and the...

The Secret of Assarderia is a work of fiction for young adult readers in the science fiction, action, and adventure genres. Penned by author Fred Kimmel, the plot follows Ariel, rejected by the Space Academy, who, along with friends Rachel and Eitan, ends up commanding...

The Silk Road Score by Cathy L. Patrenos takes Grace, an American, and her British boyfriend Simon on a long and adventurous journey along the Silk Road. This story takes place in the 1970s when the road was dubbed the Hippie Trail. Although they don't...

The Tracing: Secrets Within by Gordon E. Wolf is a science fiction novel with threads of conspiracy, thriller, and psychological intrigue. The story follows Jack Shaw, a molecular scientist. He was surprised when he was called to the CDC headquarters in Atlanta to continue research...

Maggie Lynch's The Power of S.A.D. is a poignant and powerful exploration of family, resilience, and self-discovery, woven into the fabric of an engaging Upper Middle Grade/YA novel. Set against the backdrop of foster care and familial upheaval, the book follows 11-year-old Akna Sales, who...

The Longitude of Grief is a work of fiction penned by author Matthew Daddona in the literary, coming-of-age, and interpersonal drama genres. Readers are invited to enjoy a dark coming-of-age tale following protagonist Henry Manero as he navigates the complexities of growing up in a...

The Falls by Janet R. Macreery is a children’s story about an eleven-year-old girl named Monty embarking on an Alaskan adventure with her father. Her father is offered a job in the wilderness of Alaska at a fishing camp for men called Brooks River in...

After suffering a cardiac arrest while at his grandson’s football game with his wife Barb, Luke wakes up a year later from a coma, mute, unable to walk, and confined to a hospital bed. However, it’s not his condition that unnerves him as much as...

The Seashell Safe Harbor: Pier Pressure by Sherrie Schmidt is a kids’ adventure story. There’s a big parade coming up at the Seashell Safe Harbor, and everyone is excited. Happy the Sailboat passes the news on to Starfish Sue, who tells every other boat in...

With all the charm of a small coastal town, Seaside Cove is back in focus in the eighth installment of the Seaside Cove Bed & Breakfast Mystery series. The Secret Ingredient to Murder by Terry Ambrose brings another murder mystery for ex-reporter and B&B owner...

In Shakespeare’s The Tempest, Prospero, the master magician, intones: “We are of such stuff as dreams are made of.” This could be a summation of The Storm Behind Me: A Book of Poems and Pictures by Rory Piontkowski and Sheri Wiseman. It is a compilation...

The Secrets of Olthamol is a young adult sci-fi novel by Jed Saba and Jeff Prahl. Ayden Ladders has always felt different. Since moving to Springfield, Missouri as a young boy with his father, inexplicable events have occurred around him. After losing control of his...

John D. Pepe brings us another epic fantasy in The Gentlemen Procurers. After their heroic efforts in Dacturn, King Harthhold grants Caladin and Quinn pardons for all their crimes, proven and unproven. The cousins now find themselves in Durlis, contracted to steal shipping information from...

The Worst Team Ever is penned by author Mateo Sommer in the action, sports, and drama genres for young independent readers to enjoy. The plot follows Noah and Daniel, two new students eager to fit in and find friendship. Noah, who wears a cochlear implant,...

The Ogma Stone by Alane Adams occurs two years following the defeat of Surt and his army. Now everything in Orkney has been peaceful and Sam Baron is bored. But that peace is about to change when a messenger brings troubling news from Galaway, a...

The Golldooney's Garden is a children's picture book by Chanmattee Lynnie Bachoo. The story follows the day-to-day lives of the different creatures living in Mr. and Mrs. Golldooney's beautiful garden. One early spring morning, a Ladybug and her friend, Mr. Bumblebee, were nourishing themselves on...

The Paper is a work of fiction in the thriller, horror, and suspense genres. It is best suited to mature adult readers due to strong language and scenes of violence. Penned by author John K. Addis, this engaging novel delves into the real-life adventures of...

In The Guaymas Affair, Anthony Pond takes readers on a captivating journey to the shores of Guaymas, Mexico. Here, Ryan Jordan, fresh from college, invites his friend Stephanie for a beach camping adventure. Their trip is a delightful mix of sailing on a Hobie catamaran,...

The Gifted Society is a work of fiction in the fantasy, interpersonal drama, and suspense genres. Aimed at the young adult reading audience, it contains some scenes of violence, mild expletive language, and some references to mental health struggles. Penned by author Tatiana White, the...