Murder, mystery, intrigue and the romantic lore of the Finger Lake wine country in New York State abound in A Taste for Death by Don Stevens. There's even a posh, dignified French inspector, Deville, to add elegance and prestige to the investigation. And this French...

Wow! I just put down Apprenticed to Anubis, the new book by author Kathrin Bruckmann, and I must say, it was quite a fantastic read! Set in ancient Egypt, the story follows Hori, a young man who has just graduated from medical school. When he...

In Abnormal Results by Kimberly Rae, we meet Victoria, who is decidedly abnormal. She has a desperate need to keep things in order, to put things in their place. She might have been the odd duck out in school if it were not for her...

Mary Jo is the kick butt kind of heroine I love; strong, tough, and able to hang with the guys for as long as it takes. Sometimes underestimated, she had a chip on her shoulder, but I think that makes for a really cool heroine....

Healthy Sense of Self by Antoinetta Vogels introduces the idea of a natural ‘sense of self’, from which is formed self esteem, the thing that defines good, productive individuals. She goes on to define, describe and analyze this concept, as well as its relationship with...

The Productive Academic Writer: An Easy-To-Read Guide To Low-Stress Prolific Writing is a useful guide which addresses academic writing, an important issue of academics who are affected by a range of factors. In this book, Kasthurirangan Gopalakrishnan asserts that although productive writing is key to...

In Observation Hill by Tim Jollymore, Paul Tuomi is a police detective and has his hands full with two cases that demand his attention. He was investigating the murder of a family member when he was given the case that could be the one to...

The Transition by RJ Tomlin is a young adult science fiction story that crosses the line into dystopia that will appeal to both sets of readers. Rume lives in a community where he must wait until his 18th birthday to meet his parents. When...

Las Vegas - Insider’s Guide by Titus Nelson is a comprehensive guide to Las Vegas, especially its adult make up, containing much information in that direction. Interesting maps of the city and its vantage points, interesting sights in and around the city, reference lists, including...

My Dad's Beard by Zanib Mian is a delightfully charming story about a little boy's observation of beards. The little boy's dad has a prickly black beard. His uncle's and grandfather's beards are different. The beard tickles him when his dad kisses him. The beard...

Is There a Diet for Chronic Illness? by Pati Chandler handles a topic that is relevant and gives it to the reader in a simple and accessible way, making a complex subject easy to comprehend. Food can be the cause of many illnesses like heart...

In To Swallow the Earth by Ransom Wilcox and Karl Beckstrand, Wade Forester has a big problem. His problem, it seems, is that everyone wants to shoot him. When he comes home after a long absence, he finds everything has changed. His father has disappeared...

The Last Princess of Meigen by Rachel A. James is a historical romance. Princess Alena was not of royal birth, and her father-in-law believed she'd bewitched his son into marriage. She had married the prince for love alone, and after he had died, she was...

In Defier: The Girl Who Stood by Mandy Fender, Lennox's whole world was shattered when she lost her parents to ruthless murderers. In the wake of overwhelming grief, she found herself questioning her faith; if God loved her so much, how could He let this...

Winning Numbers: An Introduction to the Riley Family is an action-packed yarn about a tightly knit family of savants bent on a unique plot to obtain the money they need to fund their philanthropic deeds. Set in locations all over the world, Randall Jarmon's fast-paced...

Homeward Highway by Lewis B. Hunter follows the travels of Lester Eugene Oliver. The day his wife leaves him for another man propels Lester into an emotional dive. Never an extrovert, his pride suffers a hit below the belt, and he quickly realizes his life...

Although distressing, painful and despairing, Amita Trasi's writing portrays the resilient power of hope and the unbreakable bond of friendship in The Color of Our Sky: A Novel Set in India. Two young girls, with very different backgrounds and personalities, form an everlasting alliance. Mukta,...

Emma has faced more tragedy in one lifetime than most teenage girls – and it’s the same pattern that has followed her through several lifetimes. The one constant is Ben. But now, as a human, she does not recognize her soul mate so he has...

Jesus (Yeshua) is a Worm...and a Snake Too, Among Other Things by Kendall T. Shoulders takes a fresh new look at the Bible and some of its contents. Jesus has been described in glowing terms inside and outside Christianity. But, in different parts of the...

Open Ticket by Rebecca Clements revolves around two friends, Eva McKinley and Roz. Eva has been diagnosed with a terminal illness and she also wants to break free from her unfaithful husband and go to Prague to learn more about her roots. Both the women...