Set in a fictional South American country with a corrupt government that dictates the destiny of its citizenry, Alejandro's Lie by Bob Van Laerhoven is one of those rare and entrancing stories that is a little self-contained but offers depth and redemption. The protagonist, Alejandro...

Ezekiel: Madman, Mastermind or Messiah by Bob Goodwin, as the name suggests, is a compelling vision into the life of Ezekiel Jeremiah Kaufman, an extraordinary individual destined to touch the lives of those he encounters in profound and mysterious ways. We pick up this gripping...

The Shadow Of The Mole by Bob Van Laerhoven is an intense and powerful blend of mystery and history. At the onset of World War I, French sappers discover an unconscious man that they nicknamed The Mole. This man claims to have lost his memory,...

Little Joe Cronin’s dream was to play big league baseball. In 1916 he played on his first organized baseball team; he was a fifth grader. As a young adult, he watched players such as Ty Cobb and learned from them. It was almost unbelievable to...

Did my parents influence me? Of course. Did my church influence my way of thinking? Of course. Those around us influence us. Our family, friends, teachers, and co-workers all affect how what we think. We can add to this advertising, television shows, politics, and books. Bob...

Jokes are funny and exciting and kids of all ages love telling jokes, or pulling a joke on someone. Bob Phillips has helped kids find more jokes to add to their collection in his new book, “Zany and Brainy Good Clean Jokes for Kids.” In...

“A Conservative’s Primer on the Bible: Spiritual Emphasis on Understanding the Bible, the Gospel, Salvation, and the Role of the Church,” written by Bob Ward, is an in-depth, yet easily read and understood, collection of thoughts and truths designed to provide the reader with more...

The day of the dollar store, as we have known it, is coming to an end. In his book Dollar Store of the Future, author, businessman, and business consultant, Bob Hamilton, lays out the design of the dollar store of the future in intricate detail....

Talking with Your Daughter About Understanding Boys: 8 Great Dates for Dads and Daughters by Bob and Dannah Gresh is part of a series called The Secret Keeper Girl. It is a 3-part book which gives readers fun activities, intriguing discussions, and biblical verses-references, pertaining...

BION (Believe It Or Not} Book #3 of the CUL8R Time Travel Mystery/Romance series by Bob Kat is the tale of four high school students: Kelly, Scott, Austin and Zoey. They can talk to the dead and they can travel back in time. In this...

Time travel is a great way to keep occupied during the summer and that’s exactly what Kelly, Austin, Scott and Zoey do when they get a message over the Spirit Radio. Rest in Peace (RIP) by Bob Kat is the fourth volume in the See...

A world without bullies, a world without tough gangs ruling the streets - that would be an ideal world. Bryan seemed to think so, anyway. He had a dream of ridding the streets of the tough gangs that bullied everyone, and ridding his school of...

We all look back at the panic surrounding the end of the Mayan calendar in the year 2012 with derision, contempt, or laughter. 2012: It Actually Happened explores a fictional future of what happened if 2012 actually happened in the way that the ancient Mayans...

Okay, full disclosure here. I must admit to being a long time fan of professional wrestling. The drama, the spectacle, and most simply, the fun of the "sport" has had me hooked from the time I was a young boy. So when I saw the...

Harold Bartz is not your usual guy. He has a low IQ, but he is not exactly dumb. When Harold accidentally witnesses a murder, Jethro Plack, the dangerous mob boss, sends some equally dangerous hit men to end his life. Instead of running for the...

Wow. Just wow. That's all I can say after finishing Last Clear Chance by author Bob Bachner. In an absolutely great piece of literary fiction, we follow the story of Paul Cormier, a 74-year-old man who has just been given a terminal diagnosis, and only...

Rags and Ruins is an enchanting tale of a human boy raised by two kind and loving goblins. Marked as the Child of Darkness, Rags was allowed to live out his early life among magical creatures in a state of ignorant bliss, although he was...

Sunny and Victor: Best Friends Forever is a delightful color illustrated children’s book by Bob Welbaum. Little Sunny is a golden furred rabbit whose favorite game is making snow slides by thumping his large rabbit feet on the snowy hill slopes. One day he gets...

Some Poems About Life by Bob Welbaum is an enjoyable and easy-to-read selection of thirty poems that examine ordinary life and its significance. Most of the verses rhyme and others are a mixture of line length and non-rhyming thoughts. The poet covers a variety of...

Back to Forest High by Bob Boone is made up of eleven short stories. All the stories are somehow related to school, whether it takes place in a school, is about a teacher, or about school days long ago. Each story is unique and entertaining. I...