I like The Windflower Saga. It shows the development of a family and a people in the advance toward a planetary civilization. I like the style that Aleksandra Layland uses to portray this development. It is somewhat unique and centers around the family. Far Haven:...

When all you need right now is to relax with a short book that won’t tax you with long-winded descriptions and convoluted plots, pick up Dry Drowning by Kevin Hopson. It’s the third book in a series based on a former Criminal Investigations Division detective,...

Faces Behind the Masks by Thomas J. Brodeur is a comedic tale full of action and adventure. Travis Warnofski is 12 years old and, as far as he is concerned, his uncle is nothing short of a superhero. That doesn’t mean that Trav likes him...

Sanctuary is a motivational, nonfiction picture book by Jody Sims. Having been diagnosed with breast cancer, and then her spouse suffering from a traumatic brain injury, the two made the decision to move to Tennessee. Feeling out of place and sad, Jody fell into a...

Shadows, Shells, and Spain is a literary fiction novel written by John Meyer. While others basked in the sun and warmth of Palma, Jamie was indifferent to the charms of Mallorca. He had been searching for his wife for ten months now, with no word...

Atmospheric, spiritual, and discerningly human, Psalms from the Heart by Barbara Lennon is a splendid collection of poems that capture the outpouring of the soul, the different seasons of her life, the joy and the pain of her humanity, and her ultimate hope. In this...

The Lil Defenders: The Return of the Yellow Menace is a children’s adventure story written by Jaimie Hope and illustrated by Shera Herman. Twenty years ago, Jaimie, Tracy and Marci were just ordinary kids who somehow were given extraordinary powers, turning them into superheroes. They...

Peregrine Island: A Novel by Diane B. Saxton is a snapshot of three generations; Winter, her daughter, Elsie, and granddaughter, Peda. Each has very different ideas and feelings and Diane B. Saxton has written a comprehensive description of them. Winter is the family matriarch, while...

Orville Mouse and the Puzzle of the Last Metaphonium by Tom Hoffman is an expertly written fantasy novel. It’s the fourth in a series about the Metaphysical Adventurer (a.k.a. world-hopping) Orville Wellington Mouse. Orville is a shaper, meaning he’s magically gifted, and when a highly...

In Embracing Reality: A Directive for Achieving Sustainability in the Twenty-first Century, Jeb Taylor states that humankind’s behavior is severely diminishing the earth’s resources. In this spellbinding, utterly thought-provoking and timely discussion, the author invites readers to consider the root causes of why the earth...

The King’s Prey: Saint Dymphna of Ireland, written by Susan Peek, delves deep into the lives of two estranged Irish Catholic brothers, Brioc and Turlough, in their heroic attempt to save the beautiful Princess Dymphna from her insane father, and his sinful desires. After the...

A man's grisly death ignites his chess teacher's suspicions and, like a bulldog, he won't let up until he finds the truth in the exciting murder mystery Even Dead Men Play Chess by Michael Weitz. Ray is a chess aficionado and about once a month,...

The History Major is a paranormal novella written by Michael Phillip Cash. Amanda Greene awoke awash with confusion; she remembered drinking too much, but not what had happened, nor why she hurt so much. Things seemed to have changed overnight. Trees that were thick with...

Clutch Henderson is one of the most legendary poker players of all time. He’s playing toward the dream of owning the prestigious gold bracelet. Just moments away from the prize, his dream is squelched by Adam “Ant” in combination with a massive heart attack. Clutch’s...

Brood X: A Firsthand Account of the Great Cicada Invasion by Michael Phillip Cash is a compelling novel that will undoubtedly appeal to fans of horror, and readers who enjoy books that give them goosebumps. Now jobless, only one thing occupies Seth’s mind — stay...

The Hanging Tree by Michael Phillip Cash is a haunting novella about a curse that has lasted generations upon generations, and how, against all odds, one girl managed to break it. Goody Bennett was a old wise woman who helped Salem village with her skills...

In Risen: The Battle for Darracia Book III, Michael Phillip Cash creates a complex and sophisticated setting in a planet that is almost devastated by war, and weaves a gritty tale of a people fighting impossible challenges to return to a life of normalcy. With...

IA: Union, Book 3 is a paranormal science fiction/coming of age novel for young adults, written by John Darryl Winston. While the author does give sufficient background information to enable this book to be read on its own, I would advise working through this series...

Thomas Edward Garrett III is a disgruntled, though relatively successful, antiques dealer based in Charleston, South Carolina, operating his established business from his large family home at 13 Church Street. He is a respected businessman; financially he is comfortable rather than rich, and enjoys a...

Two Journeys Home is a historical fiction story by Kevin O’Connell. In 1767, widowed Eileen O’Connell returns to Derrynane, Ireland after spending over five years in Austria. She acquired European traits and customs considered presumptuous by a few relatives and locals. Eileen meets Lieutenant O’Leary...