A Woman Called God by Peter Wilkes, true to the disclaimer that the author shall not be responsible if anyone is excommunicated as the result of reading this book, begins by questioning the claim of each and every religion that theirs is the way. He...

Jimmy Tasker is an ordinary child. He loves to take pictures: he has an excellent eye for it. When some nasty bullies take things too far, Jimmy ends up burned and different. And it doesn't end there. I really liked the opening of Shutter Speed...

One Hundred Poems of Tukaram, translated by Chandrakant Mhatre, is a wonderful collection of poetry by a famous Indian saint, Tukaram. The book features an introduction which describes the style, context, and language of Tukaram's poetry. The context covers the deity he worshipped, main events...

The Keepers by Anoosha Lalani is a fantastical tale set in the mythological land of Adam and Eve's birth. Isra is hungry and homeless and, after the death of her parents, in charge of her sister. She knows that there is something unique about herself,...

Ephraim's Curious Device is Book 2 of Lita Burke's epic fantasy series, The Clockpunk Wizard. Kadmeion, a young wizard, and Sir Bright, his Metal-Man and companion, have been summoned by Lord Hissallumieon of Mevil City. When they get there, the lord and his wizard, Nob,...

In Gwendolyn's Sword by E.A. Haltom, Gwendolyn might be the lady of the manor, but you wouldn't know it by looking at her. She prefers to wear the garb of her men-at-arms and she brandishes a sword as expertly as the best of them. When...

The Prophecy (The Fulfillment Series) (Volume 1) by Erin Rhew is a young adult fantasy and romance that pits enemies against each other for the purpose of peace. When seventeen-year-old Layla is proclaimed to be "The Fulfillment" of an old peace prophecy, she is carried...

The Mystery at Sag Bridge by Pat Camalliere is a wonderful gem of a read. While a 'ghost story', this book is more mystery and suspense, as the title would suggest. If you happen to be looking for horror, keep truckin'. The story takes place...

Rowenna Heyes is a ‘take charge’ kind of woman, but she really has her hands full when she rescues Jim Bowman from a psychotic killer. Camping just over a rise from the dilapidated shack where Taggert, Beth and Yancy are holding Jim hostage for one...

The Last Best Thing by Kate Sebeny is a fictional story dealing with possible real life circumstances. Sam and Sarah are married for 50 years and live on a large farm in Iowa. They have invited their friends in need to come and live with...

Enter The King by Ibomcha Kolom unfolds with Laysana receiving the prestigious Humanist Award from the President of UNO at the UN. It is a day celebration and the pretty girl is singled out for her social work, which is assisting those who are adversely affected...

Tracks: Racing the Sun is a historical fiction novel written by Sandro Martini. Journalist Joe Deutsch has come to Venice to speak with Johnny Finestrini, a retired journalist and author, at the hotel where he's living in L'Isola Del Lido. It's 1968, and the story...

Over the Monster is an inspirational baseball novel written by Douglas Folsom. Harding Ambler's nine-year-old world revolved around his author dad, artist mom, big brother, Charles, and baseball. He was already a promising player in the local Little League in Woodstock, Vermont, but unlike most...

Love and loss, redemption, doing what’s right, just deserts, and finding what you need when you least expect it are some of the themes of the 14 short stories in Coffee Breaks by Carol White. Everyday characters have everyday problems and concerns and White provides...

From the moment I saw the cover of The Case of the Missing Carrot Cake: A Wilcox and Griswold Mystery, I was intrigued. Author Robin Newman and illustrator Deborah Zemke have done a fantastic job at grabbing your attention from the get go. Not only...

Amglish: Two Nations Divided by a Common Language by Mike Powell is a humorous comparison between British English and American English. Mike Powell is originally from England and now lives in the United States. In this book he provides a detailed, light-hearted, and often humorous...

For The Love of Ash is the story of Maggie and Luke. Maggie is a former party girl who was granted custody of her young brother after the death of their parents. Maggie is determined to make a good life for her and Asher by...

Just Mercy by Dorothy Van Soest is a novel about one woman’s personal struggle to overcome the murder of her daughter. Bernadette Baker has been waiting many years to see the woman who brutally murdered her youngest daughter, Veronica, brought to justice. After trials, appeals,...

Globalocity: The Adventures of Raymond by David Leberknight is an adventure story about world exploration with a funny and witty twist. Raymond wants to travel the world. He sets off on an extraordinary adventure to New York City and India. He might even stop in...

Delightful, delightful, delightful! That is the best way I can describe the new work by author Elizabeth Cooke, A Tale of Two Hotels. Following our protagonist, Elizabeth, as she returns to her beloved Paris and the Hotel Marcel, we see the infighting between two established...