It is 1373. John of Gaunt, the Duke of Lancaster, is leading a chevauchée through France. Haukyn of Flintborne volunteers to join the campaign. After months of hunger, fatigue, combat, and bloodshed in the wake of the war, all Haukyn wishes for is to ease...

The Incredible Bobbi Myers by Matt Heart is an electrifying tale that explores the fragility and beauty of life through the lens of a young woman given only thirty days to live. Heart masterfully crafts a narrative that is both heart-wrenching and uplifting, taking readers...

The Crumbling Shield of Defiance by Adan Rhoades is a memoir that chronicles the author’s journey through a tumultuous childhood, the scars of abuse, and the lifelong quest for healing and self-discovery. The narrative is raw and unflinching, offering readers an intimate look into the...

The Broken Bridge by Mike Cleveland tells an evocative story about rebuilding connections and the challenges we sometimes face when trying to achieve unity. Fidel is a young man living in Eastlight, whereas his beloved Verita resides in Westshore. Both communities are connected by the...

The Red Mist by Chad McCoskey centers on a man who gains the power of teleportation (or misting) after he survives a harrowing vehicular accident. He becomes a vigilante, dubbed the "Red Mist", and uses his newfound abilities to fight crime with the help of...

The Dryad's Crown by David Hopkins is an enthralling fantasy novel. Born from a tree, a wood nymph passes through the hands of a woman, a druid, a farmer, and a Taraki priest until she ends up on an infamous guildmaster's estate, and her life takes...

The Secret Life of Jasper Scragg by Charlotte French is a character-driven novel set in the small town of Woolloolobah. It explores themes of love, redemption, forgiveness, and the complexities of human relationships. The story follows Jasper Scragg as he navigates the fallout of infidelity,...

Ray Tabler’s The Diesel-Powered Starship is an action-packed and highly entertaining space opera. The story begins on Earth. Mexican physicist Dr. Ernesto Lopez invents an antigravity contraption that flies off into the unknown when an electrical circuit closes within its antigravity field. Scientists and engineers...

The Tears of Tantalus by Andrew Someone is a haunting, emotional novel that shows the consequences of uncontrolled desires. An unnamed protagonist is attracted to women outside his marriage. He begins to develop feelings for his coworker, Sami, who seems to have feelings for him...

The 2099: Echoes of a World Remembered by B. Zamanian is a well-written book that offers readers a glimpse into how the future could be impacted by today’s compromises regarding artificial intelligence, technological advancement, and the Internet. Kairon's victory after the 2099 election marks a...

The Mystery of A Nubbins by W. S. Wiist is a captivating coming-of-age fantasy for children. All Peter wants is to build a fort on the top of a rock his younger brother, Andrew, calls Falcon’s Head. Why does his little brother always distract Peter...

The Misadventures of Nico and Maddie by Maria Aldana is an electrifying mystery for young readers. Along with their team of mystery investigators, Nico and his sister Maddie go in search of mystery, or perhaps trouble, at Crestwood Academy, much to the appreciation but mostly...

The Alpha’s Anchor by Riordan Yun revolves around Alpha Herja Falkenberg’s urgent need to stabilize her lethal, solar-linked power, which is spiraling toward fatal burnout. The only way to prevent her death is through the presence of Brand Hartmann, a captured Moon-Wolf who acts as...

At the heart of an unending war between the border wolf clans of the Skoglunds and Kletts is a deep-seated grudge born of loss, bloodshed, and an insatiable hunger for control over resources. Like their predecessors, Bodild Skoglund, heiress to the Skoglund Alpha throne, and...

The Fog City Murders: A Serial Killer in San Francisco by Jimmy Ray Conner is a murder mystery that takes place against the backdrop of 1960s San Francisco. The story begins with a prologue that sets the tone for the dark and complex narrative that...

The Silent Library by Salim El Dorra is a haunting, immersive story set in the city of Aerthos, which is unraveling under a strange plague known as the Dustfall. Readers are introduced to Leo, a young archivist entrusted with a dangerous mission to protect his...

The Gilded Butterfly Effect is an engaging novel by Heather Colley that depicts the turbulent experiences college students endure as a "rite of passage." The narrative explores the adventures of several students, mainly highlighting the journeys of Penny and Stella. Penny is a reserved girl...

Merle Symes’s The Innovation Edge examines how companies can maintain continuous innovation amid rapid technological change. Using examples like Ray Kurzweil’s work on exponential tech progress, Symes argues that surviving today requires strategic innovation beyond small improvements. He introduces four innovation maturity levels, from stagnant...

C.Thomas (Tom) Berte is a lawyer at the world’s most prestigious law firm, Balatoni, Cartel, & Colin (BCC). Imagine his surprise when, midway through a case, the managing partner of the firm recommends him to the US Justice Department to replace the Executive Deputy Attorney...

The Dead Don’t Pay (A James Wolf Murder Mystery) by James Arthur Donzella is a fast-moving detective murder mystery with smuggling thrown in for good measure, and a bit of romance on the side. From the start of the book, I found myself turning the...