The Phoenix Effect Part 2: Regeneration by Margaret M. MacDonald is a must-read suspenseful thriller. I recommend that to fully appreciate this thought-provoking sequel, it is important to first read The Phoenix Effect Part 1: The Reuniting. This story opens with Lia believing that Arin...

It has been over a decade since Teegan Boyne walked into the 6th Precinct with no memory of his past other than a tatty identification slip and a body covered in Arabic calligraphy. His search for answers to his origins has led him down several...

The Attendant is a psychological/crime thriller by Tony Powers. Richard Alleroy, a hedge fund manager at a prestigious investment firm, sees his life slowly unraveling when his partners discover he's been stealing from the company. Set to lose everything, Alleroy comes up with a desperate...

Charlie and Sophie’s Great Escape is a delightful children’s picture book written by Farial English, with illustrations by Patrizia Donaera. It follows the adventurous tale of two dogs, Charlie and Sophie, as they explore their surroundings after a rainstorm. When their owner, Nicky, returns to...

Noah Zark: What Do You Do When Your House Is a Zoo? by Susan Polk Van Dusen is a delightful rhyming picture book for young readers who love animals. Like many young children, Noah prefers animal friends to human ones. Unlike most children, though, his...

In A Tempest in Winter by Tony Knapp, Jason "Hawk" McCullough, a former prisoner with PTSD from his time in a North Korean gulag, endeavors to reintegrate into civilian life and reconnect with Lizzy, a CIA operative and his therapist. Hawk is on a dual...

Lunch Tales: Suellen by Lucille Guarino tells the captivating story of a successful 28-year-old female attorney working in a reputable law firm. Suellen gains tremendous support from her work friends through their lunch conversations. She is a firm believer in living large. Having inherited generational...

The memoir, Barely Visible: Mothering a Son Through His Misunderstood Autism, follows author Kathleen Somers' path as a mother raising her son, Jack, who has Asperger syndrome. Somers shares the impact of the loss of her first child, Angela, and the subsequent birth of Jack,...

In A High-Performing Mind, Andrew D. Thompson develops his twelve attributes for exceptional thinking. The book is divided into three parts, revealing essential traits contributing to mental strength and emotional balance. Drawing from his personal experiences of self-treating a long-term condition, Thompson shares stories and...

After waking up in the town of Bodie, in 1883, with no memory of her past, Elanor learns from the sheriff that she can find answers from a Native American, Tawa, who knows things most people can't understand and lives in the desert. Subsequently, she...

Micah's Wish by Pamela S. K. Glasner and Judy Brulo is full of friendship, adventure, and hope. Micah is a German Shepherd. He's being raised on a farm with his parents, siblings, and Farmer Adler. His fondest wish is to carry on the family legacy...

Pickles the Mermaid by Laura Strachan is a children's picture book that follows the story of its titular mermaid, Pickles, who loves eating pickles and enjoys spreading joy by asking her sea friends if they would like a "tickle or a pickle." However, she faces...

What Does it Mean to be Free? by Russell Chappell is an inspirational story and guidebook that teaches us what it truly means to be free as a Christian. He begins by discussing where the idea of being free came from, how abstract it is,...

Over There by Jane Loeb Rubin begins with Eli and Miriam, a newly married couple immediately thrust into World War I. After their honeymoon, Eli enlists in the Medical Corps just as they begin adjusting to married life. Miriam is unable to serve due to...

The Birthmark Murders by Janus Lucky is a murder mystery that follows Mikael Allardice, a half-Finnish New Zealander who returns to Ryväskylä, Finland, to uncover the truth behind his father Mikael “Spiral” Långberg's death, which occurred under mysterious circumstances during a troubled Cabaret production. Officially...

If given the opportunity, Mitch Blaine prefers to spend his free time relaxing in the sun while contemplating creative ways to grow his savings for a rainy day. An opportunity arises while Blaine and his trusted partner, Beyer, recuperate from their latest misadventure. He receives...

Left Without Answers is a brilliant psychological thriller by Cori Nevruz. Alice’s son Hank is found in his room, and it looks like suicide. There were no warning signs that Hank might be suicidal, and he left no note behind. Alice believes Hank’s best friend,...

Asher’s Christmas Adventure by Cindy J. Vanous highlights the magic of Christmas time. Delightful illustrations by Hatice Bayramoglu evoke a cheery and charming vintage holiday season. Asher is the beloved dog of a young girl named Karen Sue. One festive Christmas Eve, Karen Sue and...

Blue Gold is an interesting look at the romance, intrigue, and culture in ancient Egypt. I have always been fascinated with the culture of that era and region. Ramose was the youngest high priest in Egypt. He spotted a beautiful woman along the Nile clutching...

In From Zero to Christian in Just 35 Years, Lori A. Moore is very candid concerning her life. She was not raised in a Christian home. Her home life was unstable at the least. Her parents did not go to church and felt they were...