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...

Hear the Dirt Sing by E.B. Shelton is a historical novel rooted in the Robinson family, long-time cotton farmers residing in Madison Parish, Louisiana. With ancestry spanning nearly a hundred years, the story is inspired by news clippings and the oral history of four sisters...

Out of the Darkness by Clarissa Clarke is a fantasy story for children that will take readers on an exciting journey filled with suspense, fun and adventure. Three friends, Alec, Aleena and Verity, set out on a search throughout Earth to find the weapon that...

Marina Oliver is a nineteen-year-old orphan who is drowning in depression, grief, guilt, pain, and fear. She finds refuge in the ocean waves that come to her when she is sleeping. One morning, the waves transport Marina into another realm called Elsudra. Shortly after, Marina...

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...

Pureland wasn't a paradise but a close second for many people. When the government gradually turned on those it deemed as provocative, it was the lowest of the low, and the indigenous population that suffered. For most of them, their only hope lay in aligning...

Beyond The Pines by Mark Raymond is a riveting tale of escape, survival, and unexpected alliances. The story follows Jake Cleary, who flees his home in Vermont to find solace in New York City after a series of personal tragedies. His attempt at a fresh...

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...

Rhyan is anxious about her karate class. She is almost late, storm clouds are gathering, and it is about to rain. As she puts on her gi and ties her yellow belt, her heart flutters, and there are butterflies in her stomach. Everything is ready...

At the Heart of the Game by Paula Benge captivates readers with a heartfelt exploration of teenage ambition, friendship, and family within the competitive world of high school softball. The story centers around River Harte, a dedicated and talented pitcher navigating the challenges of athletic...

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...

Ancient Chinese Inventions That Changed the World, written and illustrated in full color by Barbara Hall, is a children's mid-grade book that shares many of the groundbreaking innovations that came out of ancient China and transformed various aspects of life. These include things like gunpowder,...

In 'Til the River Calms by Julia Maiola, the author presents an alternate version of 1835. War erupts in Arregia and Verlutte over gold discovered in a neutral area, and the winner will receive rights to the gold as well as the control of the...

Doworth Howard’s Thick, Thin, What the Dragon Let In is a collection that blends poetry and prose, delivering narratives, rhymes, and thought-provoking musings. The themes range from crime to peculiar relationships, and readers are invited into intimate moments, witnessing characters at critical crossroads in their...

Daniel Oakman’s Fire in the Head is an immersive novel that explores memory, trauma, and the blurred boundaries between past and present. Narrated by James, a data analyst and amateur cyclist, the story begins with a seemingly unrelated act of arson and then winds back...

Byline for the Dead by Ray Welling is a historical novel that shifts between two timelines, blending the chaos of 1930s labor unrest with a journalist’s investigation years later. The story begins during the 1934 Auto-Lite strike in Toledo, Ohio, where factory workers, facing harsh...

Echoes of the Timeless by Catia Batalha follows Sofia, a woman who leaves a conventional life behind to join a multi-year program of spiritual and experiential learning. She travels all over the world to accomplish this, including New Zealand, Jamaica, Portugal, India, Peru, and Nepal,...

Owen and Nicole Able are your typical South African married couple, except they’re not. Over the years, they’ve acquired some special skills that make them lethal. Ten years ago, their young son, David, was murdered by persons unknown. On the night of the tenth anniversary,...

In Beyond the Curtain by Marie Lunga, Europe has been sealed for sixteen years behind a magical barrier, the Curtain, raised after a wizarding war ended with the execution of a rebel leader whose survival threatened the new regime. When two civilian men escape through...