Shroud by Marisa Mohdi is divided into two parts. Part 1, The Disappearance of John Sable, starts with a private journal entry by Emily, John’s sister, who presents readers with a collection of letters between her and her brother before he suddenly went missing from...

Parallel Worlds by Wynne Stevens was an unexpected pleasure to read. It was reminiscent of everything that I loved about The Notebook, yet having its own flair and uniqueness. The narrative starts with our perception of reality and interpretation of that reality. It’s a brief...

By Right of Arms by J.T. Buckley is a sci-fi space adventure that begins when a young lieutenant discovers a tight beam broadcasting a radio signal from outside our solar system. Alien contact from Alpha Centauri. The admiral in charge of Operation Outreach contacts...

In life, we are dealt things and experiences that in turn shape us and make us into who and what we are. In Amanda's life, she allowed her mother turning into a drunk when her father died to cause anger in her, and she refused...

Premonition of Terror by Kathryn Orzech is a science fiction novel about how regular, everyday people can share paranormal experiences as an extracurricular activity, and where the experiences eventually lead. Premonition of Terror is a book best suited for those who enjoy science fiction that...

“How great a sacrifice for the love of a horse? How much of one’s self can be entwined with that soul? What limits are we willing to push to save a bond forged in love and tempered by time?” The passionate bond that exists between...

Sweet Glory by Lisa Y. Potocar combines elements of adventure, history, and coming of age to offer both young and adult readers great entertainment. Disguised as a man, Jana Brady joins the Union Army to defend her country. With a new identity, she meets a...

Menacing Mysteries of Mayhem and Magic by Grace Gillissen is a collection of short stories and poems that would be a great treat for Halloween. The collection starts with ‘The Beast in the Witch's Garden’, where nine-year-old Joey discovers a mysterious beast that can grant...

Ages of Suffocation: Remembered Dreams by Uzo Amaka breaks down the life of Oma into three different portions. The story starts off with background information about the treatment the girls received from their stepmother in the absence of their father. The sisters led very abusive...

The short story Memory of Romance by Beth Durkee was an interesting one. When Beth wins a free month to a dating club, her fiancé encourages her to use it. Beth soon starts dating one guy regularly, all with approval from her fiancé. Eventually she...

In the closing pages of I Promised Not to Tell by Cheryl B. Evans, the author says she wonders if she has made a mistake in publishing this book. Let me begin by assuring her the only mistake would have been to not publish it....

In It’s Just So..., a children’s book by Brenda Faatz and Peter Trimarco, there is quite a whole lot going on. Children’s books are almost defined by the near necessity to coordinate a pleasing complement of both words and pictures, but rarely do the creators...

A More Deadly Union: Peri Minneopa Mysteries, Book 4 is a private investigator mystery written by Gayle Carline. Private Investigator Peri Minneopa’s main concern at the moment was keeping her client, friend and personal assistant, Benny Needles, from spending his entire insurance settlement on Dean...

Facing Cancer as a Friend: How to Support Someone Who Has Cancer is Volume I of Heather Erickson's "Facing Cancer ..." series. Facing Cancer as a Friend is a simple and direct look at the many aspects and possibilities of everyone - from closest friends,...

Impala is a mystery novel written by Andrew Diamond. Back in San Francisco, Russ, Cred and Charlie were friends and nighttime co-conspirators and at the top of their game. They were hackers by night, digging into code and worming their way into all sorts of...

Sweet or savory, you can’t beat a good homemade pie. We all have our favorites: apple, blueberry, chocolate cream. But there are many more possibilities than the standard fruit and chicken pot pies. For example, how about Raspberry Macadamia Nut pie? Or Strawberry Lemon Pie?...

County Fair Blue Ribbon Winning Cookbook: Distinctive Cake Recipes (Volume 2) by author Amber Richards is packed with prize-winning cakes that will make your mouth water! Included in the book is a vast assortment of cake recipes, including classic favorites such as Coconut Cream, Carrot...

Letting Go: A Novel by Maria Thompson Corley is a huge success on different levels, including thematic treatment, characterization, plot development, and conflict. But most readers will agree that the writing is excellent as well. A love story that comes with manifold challenges will certainly...

A Life Before by Julien Ayotte is a wonderful paranormal story with strong elements of suspense. At thirteen, Samantha starts having nightmares about the murder of a woman she doesn't know and has never met before. She’s been to a sleep psychologist, who determined that...

How Two Have a Successful Relationship by Phil and Maude Mayes is a useful guide for all those who are looking to build a peaceful and loving relationship in their lives, devoid of ugly fights and arguments, and how they can accept and tolerate each...