The Scourge of Man by Zoran P Obradovic is a gripping story with a dystopian edge, great characters and a lesson that touches powerfully on the human spirit's quest for happiness. Vincent is a depressed man who has lived on the fringes of society, feeling...

Degrees of Love by Lisa Slabach is her debut novel, but I would have never guessed that. I was immediately hooked by the story, and I couldn’t stop swiping frantically at my Kindle to see how the story unfolded. We follow Susan Sinclair, a wife,...

When world events, let alone personal tests and trials, prove stressful and depressing, many people turn to substances or lifestyle changes to cope, although these are usually unhealthy and sometimes self-destructive. People of faith have always been encouraged to turn instead to the inspirational words...

The Investor is an historical young adult adventure novel set in the Alaskan Arctic, written by Paul C. Ho. The little village of Noatak was experiencing the massive changes that affected nearly all of Alaska with the discovery of gold. Not only was there the...

November Third is the second volume in the Gatekeepers of Democracy series by Bill Lewers, a story revolving around election drama and featuring a strong conflict. The story follows Carl Marsden, who joins the team of county “rovers,” the group responsible for testing voting machines...

Solitude’s End: Book 1 of Echo's Way by Mike Waller starts in Corros, a small human colony world loaded with a rich mineral needed by the humans in their war against the Tolleani, an alien species and the only other known advanced beings in the...

Dreams of Hegemony by Christopher Reamy is an epic fantasy that will have you on the edge of your seat and make sure that you are not going anywhere until you have read the novel through and reach the end. The story follows Cronos, a...

Atmospheric, spiritual, and discerningly human, Psalms from the Heart by Barbara Lennon is a splendid collection of poems that capture the outpouring of the soul, the different seasons of her life, the joy and the pain of her humanity, and her ultimate hope. In this...

Land of Seekers written by Triveen Nair is a historical fiction novel based in India in the year 1766 which, as the author states, was one of the most important but widely unnoticed years in the history of India. There are many different takes on...

Doodle and the Magic Christmas Float is a holiday-themed children’s picture book written by Cindy L. Shirley and illustrated by Cleoward Sy. Doodle was a little girl who lived with her grandparents, Mimi and Paw-Paw, on their farm in the town of Tinsel. There were...

Is there really a monster lurking in the waters of Riverdale Lake? Sheriff Williker to the rescue. In The Adventures of Sheriff Williker: The Case of the Riverdale Lake Monster by Kim Hansen, the reason there may not be a Riverdale Fall Festival next year...

A murder, a missing will, and a ghost are all present on the Bancroft estate in the intriguing mystery novel, Murder at Mother's by Maighread MacKay. Martha Bancroft is a very strong and opinionated woman and consistently exasperates her greedy children. Since her husband passed...

Executive Hoodlum: Negotiating on the Corner of Main and Mean by John Costello with Larry Elder is a thought-provoking and engaging true story like nothing I’ve ever really read before. Personally, I always veer towards non-fiction stories, but as I read this book, I found...

The Homestead by Douglass Hoover tells the story of a group of people who have, for one reason or another, left life on the outside world to live in a Utopia they have created in the Alaskan wilderness. Their lives are undisturbed and each is...

Leonard P Valentine: A House Divided Cannot Stand by Paul G Buckner is crime and investigation at its best, beautifully written and hugely entertaining. The narrative is in the first person, a voice laced with humor; a quirkiness that will grab readers right off the...

The Word Search Sage: Yoga for the Brain by Cristina Smith, Rick Smith, and Ingrid Coffin is a self-help, health and fitness book which enables the reader to learn how to solve puzzles, have fun, kill time and actually learn about themselves. I love this...

Taeowolf by Kris Moger is a world of fantasy straight from the author’s own imagination. Aiden Murphy is a young Wolvean attending university when he gets caught up in events beyond his understanding and control. The four main species of this world - Wolveans, Elveans,...

If you’ve ever wondered what the adjectives “rip-snorting” or “humdinger” mean, pick up The Chaos of Change by J.T. Riggen and you’ll know. Talk about an intense, fast-paced, often complicated, yet understandable political thriller! But be prepared to come away with a sense of chaotic...

A Love Relentless by Ju Ephraime is set in Alaska, home of the North American Indians. Elizabeth Johansen inherits a house and a fortune from Great-Aunt Edna, but she must return to her origins for good or lose it. Liz left because she was...

It’s fascinating to find a book that serves two very different purposes. Regina and Renita Tackle Nasty Nate's Nasty Ways! is a beautifully illustrated book for children in Grades K-5 that deals with the all-important issue of bullying. But it is also a very clever...