"3 Off the Tee" is the first in a series of four books. Its cover was clever, with the depiction of a business man wearing a suit lying on the golf course with a tee in his mouth and a golf club getting ready to...

In today’s world it is difficult for us to imagine Muslims and Christians fighting side by side for the same cause, but once upon a time it actually happened. Christians, Muslims, and Jews lived in peace. Readers join John D. Cressler as he takes a...

Chasing The High - And The Ecstasy of Coming Down: A Guide for the Fearless and Deeply Longing by Nalin Kotari is an uplifting book that takes readers on a journey of self discovery and leads them to the path of bliss which exists beyond...

“Life is a transformation.” The Ph.D. properly adorning Jaime A. Pineda’s name as the author of Piercing the Cloud assumes immense importance when the reader discovers that the author failed kindergarten, lending added significance to the opening quote. Fortunately, this early setback itself was not...

Bizarre events transpire when an uninvited guest crashes a cozy weekend in the thrilling paranormal novel, Shadow of the Son by Ivan Obolensky. Percy is still trying to reconcile his ownership of Rhinebeck and his unbelievable luck in becoming engaged to Bruni. Preparing to entertain...

To the Moon and Back: A Childhood Under the Influence by Lisa Kohn is a gritty memoir of abuse. At an early age, Lisa was exposed to abuse, including cocaine, even received from a judge. It just seemed natural for a child who had no...

Tales of the Philippines: In the Early 1900's is a nonfiction memoir written by Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. with a preface by his son, William C. Buckner. The memoir consists of over 80 short accounts of Buckner’s experiences as a West Point graduate who was...

Keep the Flame: Early Christianity Comes to Life by Susan Preston is book four in The Apostle John Series, a great novel that showcases the challenges of early Christianity, the collision of religious traditions, and the spiritual path — seen from an alternative world, beyond...

Rusty Under the Western Skies: A Rusty the Horse Ranch Tale by Mary Fichtner begins with Rusty grazing quietly as the blue sky is turning gray. Rusty could sense the storm and the scent of the storm gave him a tickle. He could smell the...

The importance of language is not overrated and that point is very well communicated in Auntie Maim, Revenge of the Homophones by David Tish. When Sheldon Beasley sends in a letter for a part in the play Auntie Mame, he misspells the word without even...

In the Footsteps of Rumi…Modern Verse with a Whiff of the Master’s Fragrance was written by Rashid Osmani. Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, also known as Rumi, lived in Persia during the 13th century. Rumi was known as a poet, theologian, and mystic. His spiritual legacy...

Lois Anne Smith, a medium and healer, compiled a fantastic number of spiritual photographs in Light in the Night: Spirit Photography at The Cottage. She starts off by explaining what she means by spirit photography. There are thousands, maybe millions, of people who have...

Kill The Balloons: Williamsburg in the Singles by Anthony Joseph Morrone is a story of life, a day in the life of a group of friends in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Perhaps the two most important questions in life for these friends are: “Where’s the party?” and...

Noel Cambrian’s time is running out - she is determined not to submit to calibration, determined not to lose her humanity, her independence, her self, but the odds are stacked against her. Theory of the Atheist by J. Devau presents a dystopian future where Noel’s...

Under the Sea Puzzles: Minkie Monster and the Lost Treasure by Ceri Clark is a delightfully entertaining and educational rhyming book for young children. After a useful note for parents on how to use the book, the story begins with Minkie Monster going in search...

Over the years, theologians and philosophers have grappled with the question of what God looks like, the origin of humankind, and man’s ultimate destiny. For Christians, it’s easy to turn to the sacred scriptures for answers, and this isn’t without any good reason. In Made...

Heart of the White Dove: Journeys to the Light by Pam Sears is a poetry collection about finding yourself throughout life’s turbulent trials, no matter how difficult. The book is separated into seven parts. My Story is about learning from past mistakes and going with...

Mabel of the Anzacs: A Multi-generational Friendship For The Ages by Mary D. Brooks is a fiction story of the relationship and friendship between two women from different generations. Mabel of the Anzacs takes us through many decades and many different time periods through the...

In A Quest to Discover the Essence of Faith, Evangelia VanPatten details her life. She was brought up by Greek immigrants, and her upbringing influenced her greatly. Her mother is deeply religious and also hopes her children will have a better life than she did....

Beryl Broekman is an outstanding author who describes herself as a “Transcriber” because she has the firm conviction that the thoughts she had about the meaning of the Christian Gospel were communicated to her by the angels. After reading her amazing book, I have to...