Accepting a teaching job at the Falcon Ridge Academy atop the Catskill Mountains was not one of Cassie Romano’s better decisions. Wanting to put her wrecked love life behind her, she consigned herself to a secluded mountain peak that tended to become unnavigable, if not...

Growing up, I was taught to never discuss politics or religion with those outside the family. I did not listen to this advice and am so glad that Katherine W. Schweit obviously didn’t either. More directly, the politics she discusses is gun ownership. In How...

Stop the Killing: How to End the Mass Shooting Crisis by Katherine Schweit addresses the thorny issue of guns and gun violence. The author has had a noteworthy career, from being in the media to obtaining a law degree and serving as a special agent...

The Witchfinder's Serpent is the first installment in The Witches of Windsor series by Rande Goodwin. In the mid-seventeenth century, Malleus Hodge, Witchfinder General, is thrilled to finally execute an honest-to-goodness witch. His only regret is missing out on catching the witch's daughter, who would...

Pandemic: Survival is a work of fiction in the horror, suspense, thriller, and action subgenres, and it forms the sixth installment in The Nightbird series. It is best suited to mature adult readers. Penned by author Cynthia Fridsma, the story unfolds with a tense situation...

China's preemptive strike against US military installations is an implicit declaration of war as tensions between the People's Republic of China and the United States of America reach a breaking point. While the US administration seeks international backing for retaliation against China, the Russian president...

Invisible Sun by Andrew H. Housley is a starkly dark look at suicide and its effects on those left behind. Brothers Ian and Chadwick are reunited after many years apart, in the city of New Orleans, for the awful task of tidying up the affairs...

This gripping tale of determination and grit is a celebration of female resilience. Crafted in poetic language, The Ascenditure by Robyn Dabney follows Klarke Ascher, a passionate young woman who wants nothing but to become a member of the kingdom's elite climbing team. She wants...

Discover fascinating facts about the unique pupfish and other animals in the delightful children’s story, Fish in the Desert: The Untold Story of the Death Valley Pupfish by Adalgisa and David Nico. Though she is still recovering from a sports injury, Adele is excited to...

Ryker Vaughn is part of an explosives detection team. During one of their campaigns, his team came across an unusual device with Ryker’s name on it. When the team tries to transport it back to base, it explodes, killing all his team members except him...

Ascending the Fourteener of Recovery: A Mother and Daughter’s Climb toward Eating Disorder Freedom is a work of non-fiction in the memoir, health issues, and inspirational writing subgenres. It is best suited to the mature adult reader owing to the presence of strong language and...

Become Your Masterpiece: A Poetic Symphony of Wisdom, Guidance, Tools and Techniques for Transforming Your Life by Carlton J. Buller is a compilation of the author's poems, stories, and curated imagery. Buller's collection has a wide range of content that varies by length, tone, and...

Out of Body: Master of the Archons by Christopher Chater is a supernatural thriller that will take readers on a rollercoaster of emotions. To save his girlfriend’s life, Harley Baker sold his soul to the Devil. Although this achieved his desired effect of saving Stephanie’s...

First by Randy Brown is a space travel science fiction novel about the race for outer space that can get out of hand very easily. Lewis wished to be the first astronaut to reach another star system and get back home safely. He dreamed big,...

Just Like Click by Sandy Grubb is the story of Nick, an eleven-year-old obsessed with superheroes. Nick's parents want him to ace tests, be a star player, and make friends his age. Nick prefers to stay on his own and work on his creation, The...

The Reward of Risk: Embracing Confidence In Your Career by Olivia Von Holt is a book that guides readers toward successful careers. The book starts with the story of how the author lost her job. While this may appear contradictory, it is an ideal platform...

Sarina Siebenaler adds another creature to her list of things not to wish for in her children's book, Do Not Wish for a Christmas Elf! A little girl, Kat, and her parents are resting after shopping when Santa calls. He tells Kat and her parents...

In We're No Saints, the thirteenth book in the Love Plans Series, Mona Risk dives into a moment in St. John between Stephanie Winston and Neil Cooper. Although Stephanie and Neil are instantly attracted to each other, Stephanie holds back because she lost her husband...

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...

Teddy's Bear Takes a Tumble is a children's picture book written and illustrated by Jane Smith. The story follows Teddy, a young bear cub who treats his stuffed bear like his own child. He learns from his father how to be a good parent, taking...