In The Apprentice and the Vortex by Alister Laurence, you are immediately drawn into the plight of Boglin, the best wizard in Glamaddon, and his wizard-in-training apprentice, Drek, and their realization of Hingebutt's universal spell of lethargy. Not only are Boglin's plants dying, but a...

The instant one gets past the nearly bloodless clinical opening of The Atheist and the Parrotfish, a most surprising novel by Richard Barager about a doctor and his transgender patient, the relentlessly engaging storyline grabs you by the privates and refuses to let you go....

A narcissistic black crow claims a large oak tree as his personal domain. After all, he is quite impressive, if he does say so himself. When one day he is visited by a squirrel that believes the crow’s big oak tree is the perfect storage...

The Whispering of the Willows by Tonya Jewel Blessing is a southern fiction, religious themed story that would appeal most to a mixed audience of adults and mature young adults who enjoy Appalachian drama fiction and can handle a rape scene. The story takes place...

The Adventures of Patty-Cat, Kittle, and Friends with the Duchess of Manx by Barbara A. Cefalu is an enjoyable children's book about cats, namely Patty-Cat and Kittle, and their friends. They hear that the Duchess of Manx is coming to their town for the premier...

The Ocean, The Treehouse, And God by Robert Denis Holewinski is a book of poetry about the musings of a young man who is looking for God. A man named Jonah is visiting Ocean City where he meets two men, both of whom ask if...

The Prince and the Flea is a children’s story, co-written by Jade Diane and her mother, and illustrated by Naomi Alessandra. Prince Charlie often daydreams about meeting and marrying his fairytale princess. His mother, Queen Selene, is quite regal and rather snobby. When Charlie receives...

Twelve years have gone by since eleven-year-old Samantha Devoe vanished into the evening dusk. When one of her personal items is discovered, her cold case is reopened, bringing startling clues to light in the shocking suspense novel, The Girl In The Darkness by John Triptych....

Ronald Craig deliberately draws on his experiences of life and his work to write children’s fiction with a specific purpose: subtle guidance through the dangers, temptations, and challenges they must face as they grow up. “Never trust a stranger.” “Lies hurt the liar.” “Be brave”...

The Princess and the Parakeet by Marc Clark follows Princess Brooke who was cursed by a Sorcerer to stay confined inside the palace. She finds freedom in the most unexpected place, in a mysterious talking Parakeet only she can understand. When the Parakeet reveals that...

The Beetle and the Berry by Eve Heidi Bine-Stock is an adorable story for children about Arthur the beetle and the message he teaches through his behavior. Though only as small as a freckle, Arthur has a big appetite. He sets out in search of...

The Storm That Shook the World by Walter Soellner is not just the story of two men, but also of the people in their lives, whether they are friends or family. Set at the turn of the twentieth century, the novel follows Levi and Markus....

The Revolutionary Power of the Lord’s Prayer by Alice Burnette Greene is an uplifting and transformative book for all readers, especially dedicated disciples who wish to become better equipped to make a positive difference in the world in Jesus’ name. There is a decline in...

If you like historical biographies about seemingly ordinary people who lead extraordinary lives, filled with almost unbelievable daring and adventure, and all to save the lives of others at the risk of their own, you’ll like The Mission of Abbé Glasberg in the French Resistance...

The Day My Fart Followed Me to the Dentist is a hilarious children’s book, written by Ben Jackson and Sam Lawrence and illustrated by Danko Herrera. When young Timmy wakes, he feels a pain in his mouth and knows that it is time to visit...

The Disappearance of Kiki the Kitty is a delightful children’s book, written by Maria Rusu and illustrated by Iuliana Irimia. With a new kitten in the house, young April is in a panic when she cannot find her little furry friend. The family’s older cat,...

What happens when the one person who gave meaning to one’s life passes on? Aaliya Reiner seems to lose her grip on life after the death of her mother, and things don’t seem to get better with her sister, Maddalena, who’s estranged and happily enjoying...

A big red kite with a strong frame and a proud tail lives in the window of a toy store. It hopes that someone will take it home in The Kite and the Boy by Aaron Duffy. A little boy sees the kite and marvels...

The Monster Under the Bed is ghoulishly delightful children’s tale, written and illustrated by Regina Puckett. When a young boy, Jim, and his baby brother, Tim, move into the room upstairs, the long-time tenant from under the bed has much to complain about. Little Monster...

Carleton Chinner’s first novel, The Hills of Mare Imbrium, is rife with powerful, gripping imagery. Jonah came to Mare Imbrium to scatter his brother Thomas’ ashes, a task that, once completed, brought the reality of his brother’s death into sharp relief. Desperate to escape the...