The year is 1868 and Carnelian Wendell (Carni) can't believe it has been a year since her world changed forever. Associated with an outlaw, her past isn't something she is proud of. The thing is that she doesn't feel she belongs anywhere, so she decides...

“Out of Bounds” by Bob Moseley is the gratifying and intriguing story of Jason Jefferson, an injured high school football player who turns to journalism while recovering from a torn ACL. Jason begins writing for the school newspaper after being inspired by a film in...

"The Life of Vanora Brice" is the first book in a series entitled "The Life, Death and Resurrection of Vanora Brice" by Gordon Rice. The stated intent of the author was to make a book without time. In other words, he wants to develop a...

Robby, Ricky , Benny and their flock decide to fly out of Arizona to avoid the sweltering summer. Ruby the new bird in the flock suggests they migrate further to the West. She tempts them with the beautiful view of the ocean, the cool weather,...

“How to Make Compost” written by Renee Benzaim is a good introductory guide into the world of compost. This mini-guide explains many different methods that can be employed to create compost in both indoor and outdoor settings. The many benefits of composting are the first...

Seven children made terrible mistakes in their past that cost others their lives and now they are paying for it with their own. These seven children have spent the last five years in reform schools and are now being sent on a pilot program to...

"Dreams . . . of an Undying Heart" is written by Rachelle S. Gallman. This book is unique with a creative poetic and Faith Genre, while remaining Family oriented and age appropriate for a preteen to adult readers, especially those looking for guidance through...

“Tribesman” by Paul Freeman begins as any tale of a barbarian might, with the main character Culainn waking up from what seems like a hangover. It soon becomes apparent, however, that Culainn is not just any barbarian; out of all the possible choices in a...

“Dead Burn” by Jennifer Chase is at least the fourth Emily Stone thriller skillfully woven by the author. In this episode Emily is trying to figure out a serial killer arsonist, whose method of trapping his victims in some situation from which they cannot escape...

“The premise of 'The Broken Gift' is: The rigorous approach of science and a careful and equally rigorous analysis of Genesis produce the same events and timelines for the appearance and early history of humanity.” Author, Daniel Friedmann begins his book by defining Science and...

Wooing Lexi's Heart by Delia Latham is an emotional Christian read. Mother’s Day is approaching and Lexi Halloran is making a trip to see her mother again this year, but it will be different from previous experiences. This year, Lexi’s mom probably will not know...

Jeannie Davide-Rivera spent most of her 38 years alone in her mind. Her insensitivity to others’ thoughts, feelings, and actions kept her from making meaningful emotional connections. One grandmother was an exception. She understood one aspect of her hyper-sensitivity. She took her to the yarn...

Hidden in the mountains of Utah is the Dugway facility, a top-secret government laboratory and storage station where stored toxic chemicals are leaching into the ground, and volunteer soldiers are subject to genetic experimentation. No one who has had access to Dugway is allowed out...

Anastas Molotov is a spy for the Soviet Union. A young spy, Molotov is bright and energetic, but not as one would normally think a Russian spy would be. Indeed, Anastas and his young, attractive wife are ambitious in a totally different direction. Edgar Davies...

"The Entrepreneur's Guide to Time Management" by Kristin O' Donovan is for anyone who feels they could be more productive. It is scary to learn in the book that workers waste up to 40 per cent of their time every day. The book is very...

You know that you are in for a good story when you are introduced to the heroine as she is finding her strength and who she is as a woman. Bethany Lopez got it right in "I Choose You" by starting the main character, Nicole,...

Caroline Kurchowski is eight years old when she realizes that her mother, as she puts it, is crazy. This is how the first line in the novel, "The Cost of Living", goes and so begins a mother-and-daughter relationship that is both heart warming and poignant....

"Lest the Dew Rust Them" by Michael Drakich is a thrilling tale of a group of terrorists intended to strike fear into the American people, and a Homeland Security agent determined to find the group that call themselves the "Sword Masters." Robert Grimmson is a...

"The Lost Crew" (sequel to "The Pirate Bride") was written by Ryan McKinley and illustrated by Jerry Bennett. This book is uniquely created with an adventurous, mysterious, fictionally historical story. It is appropriate for readers of all ages. Having a big family can be...

"The Gubbins Club: The Legend of Charlie's Gold" written by Melinda Taliancich Falgoust is an exciting adventure Smout McManus sets his sights on. Along the way he acquires unexpected sleuths who come together and join him in the search for a lost treasure once owned...