Rather like the man-eating tiger (perhaps a man-tiger) who insidiously patrols the opening chapters of Pam Laughlin’s novel, Soul of the Elephant, this book excels at sneaking up on its reader, solely intent on devouring him whole. Which, piece by piece, chapter by chapter, increasingly...

The Imposters of Badington Bay by Robert E. Kearns is the story of a man who came to Badington on a mission and finds out everything is not as it seems in this sleepy little town. Badington is not a place where you look for...

A Violet Fire marks the beginning of The Chronicles of Avignon Trilogy by Kelsey Quick. And what a gripping beginning it is! The author has imagined a world where vampires rule, and humans have been turned into nothing less than slaves and food for vampires....

I have never before embarked on reading a trilogy, and I might not have lasted the experience if it weren’t for the excellence of Carl Lakeland’s writing. What an amazing imagination Lakeland has, one that steers clear of anything predictable. So refreshing. Each book stands...

Enjoy Heavenly Living Now: Become Childlike is a work of guidance and advice on Christian living, and was penned by author Daniel Green. In this alternative perspective approach to keeping one’s faith, the author encourages readers to re-access the childlike mindset of their youth when...

My Father's Legacies by Fleming J. Allen is a biographical fiction novel, narrated in the first person by the subject's own allegorical son, Zachary Craig. Inspired by the author's own father's unfinished memoir, Zach, a former Army Ranger and war veteran, weaves us through a...

Kitty Arceneaux has a realistic, God-centered view of marriage. In Ruth Ready, she shares her insights on how God designed marriage as a union--how it adds value and enriches the lives of spouses. The book is a no-nonsense response to women who expect too much...

“One of the fresh citizens to land in Calvin was a certain Marty Kilbride. Aged thirty-five, he appeared younger and materialised at over six foot with a head of neatly combed dark brown hair with a corresponding moustache. He dressed in a suit with matching...

Joel Epstein’s The Language of the Heart is a novel where history, music, and magic interweave to create an intense and powerful atmosphere. The protagonist is Ali Ibn Nafi, better known as Ziryab. He lived between the 8th and 9th centuries and is remembered for...

Tyler Goes to the Olympics: Book 1 in the Adventures of Tyler the Turtle Book Series, by Tommy Arthur, is an illustrated children’s story about Tyler Turtle, who was always picked to be the last one for games with his friends. When his mother inspires...

“You’re a hero, Jim, plain and simple. But that ain’t necessarily a good thing either.” The Legend of Deputy Jim is the thrilling story of Jim Edwards, working for the Sheridan County, Wyoming Sheriff’s Department in the 1970s. His tale is anything but normal; day...

Did you know that everyone has a purpose on this Earth? Do you know what you were created to do? Are you living according to your purpose or just working or living to survive? In Building Supernatural Success: Replace Your Weak Foundations by Daniel Green,...

The Upset: Life (Sports), Death...and the Legacy We Leave in the Middle by Tyler Trent and John Driver is an inspiring story and a powerful testament of faith and love; a young soul's journey towards finding meaning in cancer through selflessness and joyful acceptance. It...

Timely and driven by an urgent message, Tying the Leaves: A Novel by June Toher is a powerful narrative that will appeal to both young and adult readers; a science fiction story that combines time travel and environmental themes to castigate a political setting that...

Odie is a very inquisitive dog. He loves to explore, mostly by using his nose as all dogs do. He has a new friend in his neighborhood: Phoebe. They like to explore together, but since Phoebe is new, Odie is showing her around. Together they...

Come and meet Odie. Actually, his name is Odin, but everyone calls him Odie. He has unusual coloring: a brown coat with black stripes, like a zebra in a way. When dogs have stripes, they’re called a brindle. Odie enjoys everything about his life: his...

Overlord by Cyndi Friberg is a paranormal romance set in deep space. Overlord Kage Razel and his people arrived on the Sarronti planet, believing it was uninhabited. The residents of the planet live underground and have mastered strong shields to protect themselves from the outside...

The Souls of Her Feet by Kristen Baumgardner Caven is a humorous Cinderella-style story. Ashley St. Helens is seventeen years old. Her parents are dead and she has to put up with a wicked stepmother and two wicked stepsisters who are obsessed with fashion and...

The Haunting of Matthew Keys is a work of psychological thriller fiction penned by author Michael S. Vassel. Toying with concepts of paranormal possibility and the tortured mind of someone who is in shock and grief, we find our central character Matt mourning the loss...

In her honest and touching memoir, Lady Father, Rev. Susan B. Bowman recalls difficulties and prejudices she had to overcome before being ordained. She was the first woman to become a priest in the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia. Her account is an inspiration for...