In Sins in Black by Dita Dow, Detective Harlie Whitlock swore she would never return to Sinister Falls unless her mother needed her. Harlie answered Chief Nolan’s call and arrived at the grim scene, with a body lying near the abandoned power station. The victim,...

“Starlight, star bright…” — what if one quiet wish really could change everything? Moonlight and Wishes by Randi Woodward Larsen is about a lonely boy named Joey, who only wants one thing: a friend. Since moving from the city to a quiet ranch, Joey spends...

Jane Dougherty is in for the detour of a lifetime as her car suddenly dies out in the middle of nowhere, forcing her to make a stop at the small town of Radio Springs. Filled with strange sights and even stranger people, Radio Springs welcomes...

St. Aster’s Grave Secret by Connie Chappell masterfully blends mystery, history, and human drama into a compelling narrative. The story centers on Wrenn Grayson, a historian and archivist, who is thrust into a web of secrets following the sudden death of Pastor Andrew Mead. As...

The Green Wave: Embracing Renewable Energy in Maritime Shipping by Mustafa Nejem argues the importance of the maritime industry’s transition away from fossil fuel dependence toward cleaner, renewable energy. Nejem talks about the sector’s environmental footprint and the regulatory, technological, and financial factors shaping its...

Mercy: Tears of the Fallen by Chance Dillon reaches back to the world's founding, when the Artisans—children of the gods—shaped a beautiful and fruitful land. From across the sea came poisonous red storms bringing the Blight, a corruption that drove victims to madness and twisted...

Jason Falconbone is a refugee hiding with his family and his father Lord Falconbone's allies in the floating mountains, escaping the wrath of the cruel King Cornelius. Falsely accused of stealing a rare metal, Lord Falconbone leads the resistance against the king. Yet, life at...

Readers meet a determined little chameleon in the children’s picture book Why Did the Chameleon Cross the Road? by Cathy Kreutter with illustrations by Andrew Jackson Obol. He faces the daunting task of crossing a busy road before he misses something. The chameleon looks at...

The Nameless Dead by Leta Serafim features protagonist and staunch law-abiding Chief Inspector Yiannis Patronas. On his native island of Chios, a young Syrian woman's slain body is discovered at an abandoned refugee camp. As Patronas investigates, he finds himself in the overcrowded camp of...

The Side Road by Sarah Lahey begins with the death of Elsie Buchanan. Oliver, related to Elsie through his ex, returns to Eagle Nest and discovers inconsistencies in her finances and forged documents about her house. He, his daughter Tash, and Mia, the wool shop...

The Falcon (Book 3) by Philip Ligon recounts the adventures of Jason, a 13-year-old boy who grapples with his identity in a world consumed by war. The story begins with Jason, his family, and friends getting ready to celebrate his birthday in Rock Castle, a...

Firelight by Geoffrey Saemann is an action-packed thriller that shows a world destroyed by a nuclear holocaust caused by a Russian retaliatory strike. There is chaos, riots, and clashes between the military and citizens who are struggling to stay alive as the society falls apart....

Icy Heart, Empty Chest by Holly Lee follows Cora, who is drawn into the dangerous black-market trade of magical kelpie hearts after her associate, Finneas, informs her that one has been removed and may be sold. She investigates its authenticity and value, meeting the witch...

Claudia: The Girl Who Went in Search of Happiness by S. Sebastian is a heart-warming, complex, and nuanced story of a young woman finding her inner self in a world that seems to exploit and reject her. Claudia always had the makings of a true...

Honoring Veterans: Serving Those Who Serve by Karen Bowen is a heartfelt children's picture book about two friends, Sam and Miguel, who learn how to honor veterans on Veterans Day. The book explains the history of Veterans Day, its connection to Armistice Day, and other...

Treat yourself to a colorful array of characters in TK Sheffield's hilarious tale of love and romance with The Valentine Lines. Cupid is done with the drama and politics of his relatives on Mount Olympus and finds sanctuary as Bart McGee in the cozy town...

Paintings: Love by Joe Trabocco is a moving exploration of the many forms love takes throughout a lifetime. Through a series of interconnected stories, Trabocco captures the quiet, often unspoken moments that define relationships, those fleeting instances of connection, longing, and endurance that linger long...

Have you ever tried a new food and wanted to eat it over and over again? That’s exactly what happens to a young mermaid in Malaya the Mermaid and Her Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches by Benilda Salvador. Malaya is a cheerful mermaid whose smile...

The Captain’s Cook by Victoria Vanransom is a sweeping novel that blends adventure, resilience, and personal reinvention with hints of romance on the open sea. Readers are introduced to Jessica Kline, a chef who trades her crumbling life on land for a chance to cook...

Greywood Hall is the setting for Nancy Jardine's romance novel, "Monogamy Twist," and this is the place where secrets and history are discovered and sorted out and love is found. From the very first time they see each other, there is attraction and chemistry between...