Digital Divining: Voodoo Phone Predicts Deadly Fates by Jeff Lyon is a paranormal story with a difference. It’s 2016, Spring Break in South Florida when a homeless woman called Jolene stumbles over a phone discarded on Fort Lauderdale beach. Picking it up, she starts snapping...

Imaginary Gravity: Livin’ Like a Hurricane Along The Boloney Trail by Shelah A. Johnson is a literary fiction novel set in the 1960s, exploring the turbulent lives of Monroe and Dora as they navigate poverty, societal norms, and risky ventures. Monroe, driven by a desire...

Alejandro Morales’ The Place of the White Heron is a unique and captivating blend of history, mythology, and modern political allegory. Grounded in the tensions between the United States and México, the novel is a powerful exploration of cultural and spiritual identity, embodied through the...

There’s an Elephant in the Bathroom by Effie Davis, with lively illustrations by Monika Marzec, is a delightful adventure that combines curiosity, fun facts, and whimsical illustrations. The story begins with Emmett and his loyal dog Addie hearing a mysterious noise coming from the bathroom....

A man runs out of gas in the small town of Gainesville, Washington. His name is Sam Lawrence, and he is looking for a job—at least a temporary one. Fred Rosenbauer takes Sam to Harley Petersen's farm to help him with fencing. Sam starts working...

Ever since humans discovered fire, cooking has been an intrinsic part of humanity, with different cultures having distinct palates that have turned cooking into an art form. However, modern living doesn't provide everyone with the time and resources to delve into the art of cooking....

Daniel W. McDonald's financial guide Savvy Saver's Guide to Deferred Annuities provides a comprehensive analysis of Deferred Income Annuities (DIAs) and Qualified Longevity Annuity Contracts (QLACs) post-SECURE 2.0 Act, addressing retiree concerns regarding financial preparedness. McDonald clarifies misconceptions surrounding annuities, covering their role in ensuring...

Things I Never Told My Father: Growing Up Gay as a Preacher's Son is a work of non-fiction in the memoir, slice-of-life, and LGBTQ+ genres. It is best suited to the mature adult reading audience owing to references to sex and sensitive subject matter including...

Choices is a work of fiction in the coming-of-age, cross-cultural writing, and romance genres. It is best enjoyed by mature young adult and new adult readers. Penned by author Gary Markman, this interesting and engaging novel weaves mystery and romance, centered on Harper James, a...

The Third Traveler by Stephen L. Graf is a historical fiction novel that takes readers on an epic journey across three continents and four decades. The story begins in 1912 with Ciaran Creagh, a young explorer fighting for survival after a harrowing South Pole expedition....

Reckoning of Ascendancy is the second book in Total Control by David F. Smith, a thriller that explores themes of global political intrigue, religious fanaticism, and terrorism. Yasin Akbar’s eugenics program ignites a dangerous game of power, with a sinister program to heal "the world...

I could already tell from the title that this would be a fun and exhilarating read and I was not wrong. In How Jojo Got Her Mojo Back, Cynthia A. King crafted a charming, riveting, and thoroughly enjoyable book. The story kicks off when Jojo’s...

“Poverty was one thing; a catastrophe was another,” and there is plenty of both in the novel Below by Alaric Cabiling. Young 12-year-old Luzvimindo Arnaiz (Min) scavenges through the polluted wastelands of Tondo, Manila, trying to earn some extra cash for his poverty-stricken family. He...

No Place for a Woman by Debra Maria Flint explores the misuse of power within the Catholic Church, addressing various forms of abuse including physical, sexual, emotional, and spiritual. Flint examines the historical marginalization of women in Christianity, looking at Mary Magdalene's diminished role and...

Psalm-Hymns Volumes One & Two: Psalms 1-72 by L. L. Larkins is an exceptional resource for anyone looking deeper into the Psalms. Larkins’s approach to setting these timeless texts to familiar hymn tunes offers a fresh and accessible path to experiencing the richness of the...

In Killer Dreams by Vincent Donovan, for ten years Cassie Maclean has dealt with the effects of a tragic accident that left her mother in a coma. These events have led to a decline in her marriage and an estrangement from her father who seems...

Reminiscing: The First Family of God Remembers is a work of fiction penned by author Edward N Brown in the Christian, historical fiction, and interpersonal drama genres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. The author presents a unique experience as we...

Mica Powers and the Legend of the Superstitions is a children's fantasy novel by MSV Walker. Mica Powers is already thirteen years old, but his powers as a Spinical have yet to show. He is still haunted by the memories of when his mother was...

The Honor of Dragons is penned by author Robert Jones in the fantasy, action, and adventure genres for young adult readers. After his mother is murdered by the Royal Guard, young Great Dragon Gek flees to the forest and meets his ancient grandfather, Ard. Ard...

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...