Josh has a surprise package awaiting him after school. It’s from his Granddad. He unwraps it carefully and discovers a strange, blue stone inside. He studies it closely, but he doesn’t know what its significance is. In Mary Ann Hake’s Just a Piece of Stone,...

Orphans of the Living by Kathy Watson centers on the Stovall family’s fractured struggle for survival and belonging across several decades and locations. Lula Stovall and her husband, Barney, move from Montana homesteading to Mississippi sharecropping, then to California farmland, battling poverty, racism, and family...

Memoir of a Misfit Chef: A Rise from the Ashes by Paul Alvero chronicles the author's journey from a self-proclaimed "misfit" in a small Minnesota town to a chef working in a Michelin-starred restaurant in Las Vegas. The narrative begins with his childhood marked by...

Within the Crystal Mountain by J. L. Putney is a heartwarming Christian fantasy. We’re with a whole ensemble of interesting fantasy folk, including a small farmer who proves to be an unlikely hero as he tries to save his village. Joined by noble TallOnes, and...

This Book Is Ridiculous, literally! Have you ever wondered how sometimes things happen that make no sense? Well, that happens over and over again in this colorful interactive picture book by Eric Belmonte. Ed is hungry. Unbeknownst to him, however, he is inside a ridiculous...

Like most religions, Christianity has established doctrines that define it. These are based on diverse interpretations of the original scriptures and have led to the fragmentation of the faith into many different denominations, each with its distinct beliefs and rules. There is now little room...

Descendants of the Big House by C. Vonzale Lewis is a darkly lyrical novella that fuses family legacy, buried trauma, and the supernatural into a taut, gripping mystery. We’re with Beatrice Monroe, who is a law enforcement officer grappling with a powerful ancestral gift. She...

Jesse Muehlbauer’s The Artificial Conspiracy is a riveting speculative fiction novel that blends dystopian tension with intimate emotional stakes. Set in a world teetering on the edge of collapse, the story opens with a haunting billboard that asks, “Is This the End of the World?”...

In the Morning, Angels Look Like Hell by James W. Abel is a gripping crime novel that introduces readers to Inspector Stanley Francisco, a seasoned investigator with a knack for solving complex cases. Set against the backdrop of San Francisco and Ireland, the story masterfully...

In the Ghost’s Shadow by Clifton Brown kicks off The Shadow Core Saga with a genre-blending fusion of urban fantasy, cosmic mystery, and intense romantic drama. We’re with Brick and Tish, two college students drawn together by fate and fractured by ancient powers. This dual...

Fifty Shades of True Crime by Douglas Fifer is a shocking collection of real-life crime stories from the police world. It focuses on crimes with extreme sexual behavior, strange fetishes, and very disturbing actions. An experienced Alaskan police officer tells these stories. The book mixes...

Building 18 by Michael Urban is a captivating novel that immerses readers in the high-stakes world of aerospace engineering. Set in a secretive facility, the story follows a team of engineers tasked with designing a revolutionary rotorcraft under immense pressure, tight schedules, and limited resources....

Fablenoir: Book 1 of the Grimdark Fairy Tale Epic by Vic Sinclair is a hilarious yet morbid tale about fairy tale land’s most well-known characters. Policeman Jack Slade, aka The Giant Slayer, has a problem, and it's about more than just his addiction to magick...

In The Rabbi’s Suitcase, Robert Kehlmann vividly combines family history with historical facts in a cohesive and emotionally resonant narrative that anchors history in personal experience. Beginning with the family’s migration from Eastern Europe to Jerusalem in the 1880s, he depicts their struggle to preserve...

Shadows on the Heart by Elizabeth Oldham follows Lita Bravo, a fierce and independent mixed martial arts fighter, as she navigates the complexities of her life, from the adrenaline-fueled intensity of the cage to the emotional challenges of family relationships and personal transformation. After the...

Little Joe and the Big City by author Mike Darcy follows the adventures of a curious puppy, Little Joe, as he navigates a thrilling trip from his country farm to the bustling city. Overwhelmed by new sights and sounds, he escapes from a fenced yard,...

Countdown is the first book in The Mirrin Bank Trilogy by Johan Ottosen. The story begins when journalist Kurt Østergaard’s stepfather dies, leaving behind mysterious clues tied to a devastating secret buried deep within Denmark’s history. Kurt’s search for answers collides with the work of...

Janus Origin: Threads of Control by Daniel A. Riddle introduces us to Nathan Longton, a café owner in Preston, whose life is upended when a mysterious student, Lan Nguyen, stumbles into his shop, pursued by unseen forces and haunted by an intrusive voice in her...

Don’t Cry in America is a memoir that chronicles Antonio Russo’s extraordinary journey from a small, poverty-stricken town in southern Italy to becoming one of America’s most celebrated high school wrestling coaches. Co-written with his daughter, Tonya Russo Hamilton, the book exemplifies the transformative power...

Chasing Phantoms by Inna Tamir follows Vera Simkin, a healer who, after encountering a strange being named Kaliga, finds that her whole world is turned upside down. After being instructed to find a suitable apartment, she runs into an old high school crush who happens...