Sins of the Lines is a work in the murder mystery, crime, and suspense subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience and is penned by Sharhonda Exantus. In this intense crime thriller with plenty of twists, we follow the chilling storyline...

“It has chosen you.” These were the words the strange woman at the antique shop said to young Arlene as she stared at a music box. It felt like the perfect gift for her fourth birthday. It was also the same day that Arlene’s mother...

Steve The Zombie is a post-apocalyptic dystopian horror novel by Stephen Wayne. The book opens with a man waking up in a city surrounded by a horde of flesh-eating zombies. To his horror, the man remembers that he used to be a detective named Steve,...

What the Glass Eye Sees by Simon Kippax is a mystery in which three friends, Robbie, Mollie, and Jack-Jack, lived in an orphanage called Saint Vincent’s. The orphanage was situated in a small town called Fellowood Marsh, which was surrounded by marshland and forest. The...

Down the Well by Joseph Blackhurst is a psychological thriller/ horror novel that will stun you with its plot and vivid imagery. It was the tail end of 2017 when two hunters came across something horrific in Appalachian Kentucky: a whole town buried under rubble....

On the Receiving End: A Memoir of a Nurse Who Met, Tackled, and Overcame Insurmountable Obstacles by Shelia J. Brooks is a book that came to me at just the right time. I unexpectedly had to say goodbye to my beloved senior dog and was...

Tim Tim and The Birthday Party Animals is a children's picture book written by Taylor Robert Wyatt and Angelo Misseri, with illustrations by Steff Egan. The story is about a young boy named Billy, who is turning six years old soon. Billy is struggling with...

As Jacqueline Lambert points out in Building the Beast, there is a fine line between admiration and condemnation for those leading the nomadic life. How many of us would even consider selling up, leaving home, and traveling the world in a van? There are countless...

In Ava The Autism Advocate by Nicole C. Aptekar, Ava is in the same grade as her brother and sister because they are triplets. But Ava is Autistic. Instead of letting her place on the spectrum slow her down, Ava shows just how amazing she...

Shane and the "Sh" Sound: Suzie and Zach Tales for Curious Minds is a wonderful children's picture book. A. R. Parr Burdett helps children who struggle with pronouncing words with the "sh" sound overcome this difficulty. This story encourages perseverance and reminds young readers that...

What can go wrong when you go camping with your family? Probably nothing, as long as you stay safe under a big tree and near the fire... but be careful when night falls as you may encounter the NugNugs. What are the NugNugs? They are...

This week I’ve buried myself in the dark and compelling world of Blood on the Veld, a thriller from S.A. McLain that looks to be the start of a gripping series of wildlife and conservation-themed thrillers. I love the angle of a high-stakes thriller set...

When the Flowers Turn Blue is a work of fiction in the slice-of-life, interpersonal drama, and psychological fiction genres. It is best suited to mature readers owing to some sexual content and moderate use of adult language. Penned by author Simon Kippax, this gripping tale...

Stephen Deck’s Land of the Story Tellers: 24 Stories and 7 Poems is a diverse and captivating anthology that pulls the reader through various experiences, periods, and emotions. The book’s long journey to publication feels like the culmination of an author’s dedication to observing life...

Jenna Page’s debut novel, A Star in the Endless Night, is a captivating journey into a world where magic, mystery, and romance blend effortlessly. The narrative pulls readers in from the start with a unique premise: a young woman bound by her circumstances is unexpectedly...

Treasure of the North is Minda Gomez's fourth book in her Martinez Kids Adventures series, which imagines adventures for three siblings, Rico, Diego, and Araceli around Minnesota. The Martinez kids find themselves thrust into a virtual reality treasure hunt when their neighbor, Don Toño, gives...

Secret of the Sea Legumes by L J L is a children’s book focusing on the importance of environmental conservation. Lila loves fishing with her grandfather, but on this particular day, she is very excited because Grandpa Finn will show her the sea legumes, the...

In Days of the Dead by Anastasia Amor it is Oktoberfest - the evening celebration before the Days of the Dead Tour. Drinking, dancing, party fun and murder. Just what Adie Sturm needed, a murder just before the tour to Cozumel, and the murderer may be going...

As children we look up to our parents we think they are the smartest people we’ve ever known. That usually ends in the preteen age. Suddenly our parents know little and as we reach our early 20s they know even less because we know it...

Gabe wakes up in his bedroom to find a raccoon talking to him. The sign on his car announced that he was an animal sitter but the raccoon was not one of “his” animals. The raccoon, aka Ronald, was a space alien, although he didn’t...