"Whispers of the Stones" is story about the Native American wall art on cave stones and also about a tiny mummy, named Pedro Mummy, that is the object of theft and multiple murders. It is a present day fictionalized account of the story of the...

"Walkers of Legend" by Miles Allen is a double first: it’s this author’s debut novel and it’s also the first in what promises to be a very exciting series. The world is ruled almost entirely by the Empire, but this is starting to falter. It...

In a New York City where murder and other heinous criminal acts are virtually no more, an oblivious population must now dispense with any unacceptable memories. A fugitive fleeing from his masked attackers, Frank Shelby, has been accused of murdering his girlfriend and of acts...

“This book is a compilation of poetry that I have written throughout the years as I was introduced to pain, was married to pain, divorced pain, and remarried a few years later . . . It is not easy to live with pain, but it...

“Martin McMillan and the Secret of the Ruby Elephant” by Elaine Russell is the second book in the author’s middle-grade adventure series. It follows “Martin McMillan and the Lost Inca City”. Ms. Russell seems to have made a great deal of research in the writing...

"Capturing Community" by Michael Silverman is a fantastic resource for anyone interested in building an online community. It is important to distinguish between social network and online community, which are sometimes confused. The former are driven by information focused on the individual (such as talking...

Recently widowed interior designer Deva Dunne decides to move to Florida in an attempt to get over the unexpected death of her husband. Deva takes a job of helping to redecorate one of the condos in her building for an ex-exotic dancer named Treasure. The...

"Emma Winberry and the Evil Eye" by Helen Macie Osterman is an entertaining mystery novel with a mature heroine. The scene of action switches between historic Murano and present day Italy and America as the story develops. Emma gets a walk-on part at the Midwest...

Yvonne Pat Wright opens her cupboards, her kitchen, and her heart. She gives the reader descriptions and uses (historical and present day) of herbs and spices. The use of the spice or herb reminds her of a story about people she has known, places she...

Old miner, Phillip Smith, says God wants him to put an ad in the Boston newspaper for a mail order bride. His close friend Jeremiah doesn’t agree with him at all, but goes along with helping Phillip anyway. Madeline Mercer comes from a very wealthy...

"Chrysalis: Tribulations" by M L Lacy is the second in this excellent series, following on from "Awakening". Aubrey Marie, Bree, the Chosen One, grows stronger every day but besides still facing a huge threat from evil wizard Esmerelda, who has brought in a menacing assassin,...

"Trepidation: Chrysalis" is the third in the paranormal series by author M.L. Lacy. Aubrey "Bree" Campbell is thirty-two years old and is about to cross from the human to the magical world. However, her life and that of those around her is riddled with danger....

“Liquid Lies” by Lois Lavrisa is a gut-churning, suspense-filled murder mystery that reminded me why I used to be such an avid fan of murder mysteries. Best friends Francesca and CiCi had spent the day celebrating Francesca’s eighteenth birthday, prior to her leaving for a...

"Life Lessons from the Chocolate Factory: 10 Rich, Satisfying Nuggets to Nibble On" written by Christopher Holl is a book that will give you a new perspective on everyday life using lessons from the classic "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory." This book is divided...

Laura Armstrong and Ben Fieldstone were meant to be together. Each lives a very hard life before they finally meet. Ben's parents are killed when a meteorite hits while they are vacationing. He goes into foster care and does not have a happy home life....

It would be unpleasant if I had to say much negative points about a novel whose protagonist drinks my brand of beer. Fortunately, I don’t have to worry about that. “Matinicus: An Island Mystery” by Darcy Scott, that spans generations, makes it unnecessary. Gil Hodges,...

In "Twin Bred" by Karen Wyle, twins fascinate scientist Mara and have done all her life. Her own twin Levi died as a baby but he is a constant imaginary companion for her. Set this against a background where you have two species living together....

“One Just Man” by Stan I. S. Law chronicles the inner journey of young Dr. Peter Thornton who is initially unaware of his unusual power to heal. Peter’s extraordinary success rate as a doctor garners the attention of his superiors. Confronted by the Chief of...

From the moment I opened this book I could feel the tenderness of the words slip from its pages. There are moments of reflection, renewing, and even rewinding within our lives where we wish we could do things over again. There are moments that pull...

The book starts with a prologue that is actually the end, and then reverts to the beginning, where Ellenore Gin is teaching and Theodore Kim is engaged in a bar fight. It then switches to an observatory, where Telev focuses the telescope on some coordinates,...