In "Blurring the Lines" by Jerry Zehr, we first meet Thomas as he is setting up a meeting with an Los Angeles detective. He is obviously frightened and concerned about his predicament, making the reader wonder how he ended up in this situation and how...

This book, written by Gretta Parker, brought a tear to my eye and a knot in my throat as I read the last few pages out loud. Parker dedicates this book to her bunny, Flopsy, and goes into detail on how Flopsy changed her life...

"The 4-1-1 on Surviving Teenhood" by Michele Sfakianos is a book to equip parents and teens between thirteen and nineteen by giving suggestions about how to deal with issues and conflicts that come up. After describing her motivation for writing the book, the author mentions...

The words of "Dialect of Dahlias" by poet Gloria J Wimberley danced around in my mind as I read them. Wimberley is one of the few that speak much with few words. Her style is minimalistic and yet so expressive. Wimberley has kept her lines...

Rosean Mile's "The Scales of Six" is the unique story of independent curator Gail Weaver. While she is collecting relics in Indonesia, she discovers a wonder plant that grows widely in the region of Sumatra. It can turn any type of hair into beautiful locks....

The story revolves around Eleanor’s search for something in her life. But she herself seems to be confounded about what she was searching for. She left behind a daughter in the care of her family - her parents and grandmother - while searching for that...

Minerva Goodrige's life seems to be going nowhere until she inherits a family estate in Cornwall. In taking charge of her inheritance, she discovers that Trekellis Manor is known to possess dark secrets. Upon her arrival in Cornwall, she receives an unlikely welcome. The locals...

"Something Like God" by Aaron A. Reno is a practical, easy-to-follow guide to attaining the much sought-after spirituality which seems to be absent from our hectic everyday lives, through easy to comprehend lessons and enjoyable exercises. Tips are given to promote physical health, which will...

"Land Without Evil" by Matthew Pallamary introduces us to the Guarani people of South America during the late 1700's. This is not a new story in general as we all know many civilizations were subjected to the invasion of Europe in earlier times. However, the...

"Come Inside: 31 Days of Devotions", written by Judith A. Harrah and illustrated by Jack Foster, is a devotional book for children. The title is an invitation to delve into God’s words. The devotions are written in simple language and are easy for children to...

"Mastering Your Destiny: Knowing What You Must Know to Become the Best You Can Be," written by Chuks Maguadi, is very well-written and thought-provoking. This book is divided into three parts: 'Mastering the Path of Destiny', 'Mastering the Principles of Destiny', and 'Conquering the Enemies...

Young Penny is on a field trip with her class when she sees something from the corner of her eye. She goes to the water to explore and sees something that looks like a bowling ball and yet, it isn't. Upon further inspection, Penny sees...

Gaston the dog and little Gregorie the bird live in a small town in northern France with their master, Mr. Marceau. The Marceau home is a very happy one, with a wonderful garden with beautiful flowers and a fruit orchard where cherries, pears, apples and...

"Seventh Dimension" by Lorilyn Roberts is a book that puts us right into the thick of today's society. Everywhere you look these days, there are hurt feelings, broken homes, cheaters, bullying, and all sorts of negative self-doubts. Shale Snyder is a girl who has been...

Death in Bagheria by Susan Russo Anderson is another interesting book in the Serafino Florio mysteries.Asked to investigate the truth behind the death of Lady Caterina Notobene,Baroness of Prizzi, Serafina dives headlong into a web of lies and deceit.Is the suspicion of the Baroness's daughter...

"Pressure Drop" by Mitchell Smith takes us into a tale that blends the dry, wry humor of John Irving and the technical brilliance of Tom Clancy into one wonderful story. Mitchell Smith himself tells us that "Pressure Drop" is a blend of the 1980's opposition...

"Where Shifters Meet for Drinks: The Blue Moon Café Series" by Ioana Vison is a collection of seven short paranormal stories. The short story is not an easy genre to market, especially given the proliferation of novellas these days. However, this collection works almost as...

"Albatross" by J.M.Erickson is an action and adventure thriller that tackles terrorism and national security in a fresh and exciting way. The story opens with an intelligence operative waking up to find himself tied to a straight-back chair, seemingly about to be interrogated. He soon...

In 2014 the murders of a Wall Street economist and a Navy SEAL along with the attempted murder of a local doctor all in Manhattan only miles and minutes apart at first appear unrelated. However, two NYPD homicide detectives soon discover a connection. They in...

"My Sore Hush-a-Bye" by Renata F. Barcelos is the story of Camille, a teenager going to school for the first time in her life. She has lived with Uncle Bob since she was seven years old. She has come to depend on him and knows...