The Scalp Collector is a work of short fiction in the thriller and murder mystery genres. It is aimed at the mature adult reading audience and was penned by author Suzanne Smith. The book follows Detective Sam Stone as he hunts for a serial killer...

“I love myself. I love me and everything about me.” Have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror and said these words? Little Nikki didn’t; at least, not at first. She was born into a loving family and told from a young age that...

Mandalay Hawk’s Dilemma: The United States of Anthropocene by Peter Aronson is an extremely important novel, written for middle-grade students but it is equally informative and, most of all, motivational for any age group, from 6-year-old to adults. It deals with climate change as it...

In 1925, Rita Reilly was born to a middle-class Irish family and grew up in a sheltered home with lots of love. Her family is well-off financially, owning a booming grocery and newsagent store with their living quarters above. When her family travels to Wicklow...

A modern-day fable that is sure to captivate both young and old, Time and the Tree by Róisín Sorahan is about the value of wisdom, the sanctity of inner peace, and the mutability of time. After sleeping for a long period, a boy wakes up...

Riddles of the Heart: A Sweet August Moon Romance by Jenni Ward tells the cute story of Mei and Kane. They've been interested in each other since the start of the school year, but they've both made terrible first impressions. Mei is excited about the...

Cross Body Lead is a relevant psychological women’s novel by Elie Axelroth that deals with the creepy theme of stalking. Billie Ochoa teaches Cold War Politics and Cuban History at a college campus across the bay from San Francisco. Ever since student Evelyn Davis confided...

Vitaly Magidov Kirkpatrick's alcoholic mother abandoned him after birth. Thus, Vitaly stayed at the hospital's nursery until he was old enough to live in an orphanage. Vitaly: The Misadventures of a Ukrainian Orphan tells the inspiring story of a young boy's search for love in...

In Tell Tale Tattler, Robert E. Kearns invites us into the life of Arthur Brennan, a middle-class guy living in 1970s Dublin. On the surface, Brennan seems to have it all—a decent job, a modern home, and a family. Yet, underneath this picture-perfect life, he...

Signed, Trevalon by Elaine Wigfall is the turbulent love story of Lori Davenport and Kelvon Trevalon. Upon their meeting, Kelvon is a rising hip-hop star, while Lori is a devoted student working toward completing her degree. She sees signs of Kelvon's inattention from the beginning,...

Let No Man Tear Asunder by Robert E. Kearns is a captivating story filled with deception, revenge, and the complex interplay of human relationships. At its center is Ash "Sweet" Afton, a charming yet self-centered man whose charisma conceals a dangerous narcissism. When his wife,...

Fractured Shards by Stephen Kok and created by Dan Feuerriegel and Shaun Keenan is a comic book-style graphic novel. Join Detective Vetro as he solves the most horrific and gruesome murders from both worlds of District and the Lights. Being an enforcement officer can be...

Chinatown in San Francisco is an important site that exhibits the history and culture of Chinese immigrants in the United States. Nowadays it is a recognized tourist destination because of its restaurants and other attractions. It is also a way to learn a little more...

Some people can teach us better than others how to make a difference in our lives, and Peter Dankelson is one of them. Yet, in the beginning, his circumstances would not have allowed him to even imagine this possibility. He was born prematurely and was...

A Trophy Life is a short work of fiction by Robert E. Kearns. It opens in England where a retired company executive named Allister comes upon a trophy that has been discarded near a dumpster. Allister takes the trophy home and cleans it up, noticing...

The Christmas Keepsake is a short and sweet Christmas story by Pat Wahler. It's 2005, and Janelle Young has just received her dream job offer of being a booking agent in California. However, her boyfriend David has given her an ultimatum. She either chooses their...

Spinach is to Popeye as Empathic Mastery: A 5-Step System to Go from Emotional Hot Mess to Thriving Success is to empaths. Author Jennifer Elizabeth Moore is the savior of our times, as individualism, socioeconomic development, social media, and work pressure have largely contributed to...

Make or Break: The Extraordinary Life of Paul Innes is the most inspiring autobiography I have ever come across. Paul takes you on a journey that you’ll never be able to experience again unless you read the book twice, that is. It’s an adventure through...

The Rose of Washington Square by Pat Wahler tells the fascinating true story of illustrator and inventor, Rose O’Neill. Rose lived at the turn of the century during a time when women had very few rights in comparison to their husbands, fathers, and brothers. But...

How We Disappear: Novella and Stories by Tara Lynn Masih tells readers of “All these faces with stories, good and bad.” Have you ever heard of face blindness? It’s called prosopagnosia. It means the inability to recall a face. Others are quite the opposite –...