No Place Like Hope by Stanley Leone Jr is an intense and gripping memoir. But it’s also reflective, introspective, inspirational and a must-read for all who believe that they cannot rise above the lot life has given them, because, well, “apples don’t fall far from...

The World Behind Us by Thomas Trang is a splendid meld of crime and time travel, an intriguing story with a powerful setting between two time lines and with strong historical elements. Ray Ranglin sees himself as retired from the Corporation, but a visit from...

Just for Girlfriends!! by Angie Dent is a beautiful collection of stories about strong Christian women, and how their faith has helped them with life’s dilemmas. Sometimes we can struggle in our relationships with children and loved ones. Maybe there are marriage difficulties, or you...

Tip & Lulu: A Tale of Two Friends is a delightful children’s picture book written and illustrated by Lauren Isabelle Pierre. When Lulu, a baby leopard, tries to make friends with the other baby animals on the savannah plains, she does not understand why they...

Pemberley: Fitzwilliam Stays at Rosings is a short work in the Pemberley series of Jane Austen fan fiction books by Margaret Lynette Sharp. It continues the adventures of the Bennet and Darcy families and their relatives and friends in a Pride and Prejudice-based alternate story...

Two thousand years ago, as Jesus was making his weary journey to Calvary, he was cursed at and spat on by a shopkeeper. That man, who became known as the Wandering Jew, was cursed to walk the earth as an immortal for all times until...

In The Infinite Blue Yonder by Ian Strang, Earth is in serious trouble; it has been taken over by squirrels because humans have become intellectually lazy and pampered. Humans now languish in wildlife parks and zoos. Now the most successful author in the universe, Bill...

Making of a Warrior, Volume 2 in the Realm of Hulsteria series has more rape, murder, political intrigue, and family sexual indiscretions than a good season of HBO’s hit television series Game of Thrones, and in my opinion, Frank David tells his story every bit...

Last Things by Betta Ferrendelli is a story about two women who have walked a similar path. We begin with Bridgette, a successful journalist who is in a seemingly perfect relationship. Of course, we soon find out it isn’t so perfect. Elliot, Bridgette’s fiance, doesn’t...

Triumph Over Tears by Nava Chernoff is a moving autobiography that takes the reader through the many emotional twists and turns of her life. Some ups and downs will keep the reader turning the pages to find out how that particular situation will turn out....

The 666 Horrors Of Nicholas Blackheart: The Misfortune of Ronald Devil is an inventive piece of horror thriller fiction penned by author Alexander MID Night. In this first instalment to the series, we meet title character Nicholas as a young horror writer facing all the...

Mrs. May, the teacher, tells Master Jet that he has not written out the alphabet properly. Jet is sure that he has written it but that is the day A ran away. B is sad and she did not stay. C wanted to play and...

The ancient Japanese martial art of Kyudo seems to have nothing to do with business or finance, at least on the surface. However, the President of Godiva Chocolatier for Japan and the author of this book, Jérôme Chouchan, has found a balance and connection between...

Creating Christianity: A Weapon Of Ancient Rome is a thoughtful work of historical non-fiction by author Henry Davis. Anyone with a knowledge of the history of the Roman Empire knows that its conversion from a pagan belief system to widespread Christianity was a significant political...

Take the Late Train by Jack Messenger is a novel based on the life of Stephen Ketley, a professor whose marriage begins to fray at the seams on his tenth wedding anniversary. Problems with his wife's infidelity is only one of a number of issues...

When you read Darkness Descends (The Twisted Climb) you will find J.C. Kavanagh brings up a topic many have often wondered about; can dreams be connected? This is the author's second book featuring Connor, Jayden, Max, and Richard as they explore this world made of...

T.T. Mann, Ace Detective by Gerald W. McFarland is a fun throwback to the days of film noir, with private eyes, gangsters and femmes fatales. The main character, Thin Mann, along with his brother, Flat Mann, brings a touch of fantasy to these cozy mysteries...

Searching for Unique: A Traveller's Guide to Extraordinary Experiences by Nancy O' Hare is a fascinating book that speaks about the places that have left lasting and enigmatic memories. The charm of distant lands is always alluring to travelers and the book is a fine...

Every so often, a book comes along that blows you away with its uniqueness. For me, Reprobation by Catherine Fearns is one of those books. It’s so different, so intense, and so “heady” for lack of a better word, that I can only say if...

On a rainy New York winter’s day, while he was going home from work, Kevin Lamb thought he saw the same man he had encountered in the morning, dressed in an over-sized heavy coat. He wondered if this strange man was a mugger. Unnerved, he...