I just finished reading Crik by author Karl Beer, and all I can say is "Wow!" How's that for a review? I must admit, I read a lot, and a lot of what I read is in the genre of fantasy. I can honestly stay...

In a simply lovely and engaging story by author Gudrun Mouw, From Ashes into Light tells a unique story through the voices of three separate and special voices. Ruth, a young Jewish woman living in Austria during Kristallnacht; Saqapaya, a Native American man living in...

After having just finished reading Your Honor by Eden Wolf, I am left with a non-fading smile. Set in a court room, Your Honor features Izzy Leigh Dunne – former IT Girl – as the plaintiff in a humorous lawsuit against her stalker (the defendant),...

The Last Panda: Promise to a Dead Man is part two in the Isaac Smith Mystery series. There’s a lot of action and some very unusual characters. Believe it or not, it involves a complicated plot by the Chinese government which centers around the world’s...

Beamer and his mother shop for a birthday gift for Beamer’s father and, being the impulsive child that he is, Beamer is anxious to enlighten his father. He is stumped, though, when his mother abruptly tells him not to “let the cat out of the...

The King of Uruk by Tim Worsham is a spin on the epic tale of Gilgamesh, ancient King of Uruk. Set in the mid-west, Gil is a crack shot who draws faster than any man alive. Men at the local bar in Uruk talk about...

Teddy Roberts is not content to play within view of his new home in Monroe, Michigan in Theodore Roberts & The Key to The Imaginary Door by J.R. Robinson. Wandering through the woods with his brother, Teddy comes upon a rusted gate across the path....

In a very sweet and endearing story that will certainly be enjoyed by both children and their parents, A Day with Justine: A Chodi Kid Book by author Christine Bauer, readers will find a wonderful introduction to the routines of everyday life and the importance...

Painted Wings: A Summer of Discovery is a contemporary fiction novel written by Timothy Imhoff. Annie’s life abruptly changed when she discovered that her husband of twelve years had been having an affair with one of his graduate students. When she confronted him about the...

The Return of Tachlanad by Kathy Fischer-Brown is the first book in a series called Sword of Names. This is a story of a well thought out world of magic and treachery. Lysienthe is the queen of Lothria and she is Gifted. Chief among her...

In a unique and interesting new read by promising debut author James A. Ridler, Fraternian Glory takes readers on an epic journey into a dystopian world, and one that doesn't seem all that unlikely. After difficult times in the 21st century, many turn toward religion...

The Restoration is an Amish Christian novel written by Wanda E. Brunstetter. Iva is concerned about her daughter’s future. Priscilla’s extended courtship with Elam has not resulted in the proposal of marriage Iva and her daughter had been waiting anxiously for. It’s been difficult for...

IA: B.O.S.S. is a riveting science fiction novel by author John Darryl Winston, and continues the story of Naz where IA: Initiate left off. Our hero is a fostered orphan whose number one priority is Meri, his beloved little sister, but during the events of...

The Mumbersons and the Blood Secret (Grimhilderness Book 2) is a children’s fantasy by Mike Crowl and Cherianne Parks. A haircut turned into an ear cut when Billy Mumberson went to the barber. Things got more peculiar when a bedraggled looking elderly couple barges into...

Like many people, I'm sure, I thought that all prostate issues were due to cancer. Reading Diary of a Prostate Wimp by Mike Crowl showed me other types of prostate issues. Mike Crowl wasn't kidding about this being a diary. It's a combination of diary...

Tortured Past (The Pub Series) (Volume 2) by Nicole De La Cruz is a romance between two tortured souls. Amy is hurting and deals with her pain with alcohol, cigarettes, and sleeping with random men. She grew up with an alcoholic mother and left at...

Beneath Claire`s House by Corey J. Popp is a young adult horror that takes you into Claire's scary, ghost filled world. At the start we are introduced to Claire, who is in the juvenile ward at Saint Thomas Psychiatric Hospital. Claire has been diagnosed as...

Kyle Brightman went through a bitter divorce and lost his waterfront condo and his cat. He was passed over for promotion at work, diagnosed with Bipolar II, and his drinking made everything worse for the already paranoid man. When he lost his self-control at a...

Four Corners by Kristin Durfee is a young adult fantasy about the main character, Levi, who always knew he was different. He could do things that ordinary people couldn't, like smash a light bulb without even touching it. But it isn't until he travels to...

No Rest For the Wicked by M.L. Sparrow is a romantic fantasy about a young woman named Elira who had spent most of her life in an orphanage. She was often chastised for being pretty and having a well developed figure. The story begins with...