“An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language” and when you see a dog or any animal that has been badly abused, look deep into their eyes. You will find a soul that wants to be loved and will give love...

Ohhh, long sigh. That is what I did when I finished reading Dark Shadows, the first book in the Mercy Carver series by author Jana Petken. A stunning work of historical fiction, the book is heartbreaking and ultimately a story of redemption. Follow the story...

Boy oh boy! The second installment in author Jana Petken's Mercy Carver series, Blood Moon, is definitely a fantastic read, continuing the story of our heroine, Mercy Carver, as she strives to make her way in America. The country is now embattled in the Civil...

Jane Guttman’s Kids in Jail: A Portrait of Life Without Mercy is a forceful narrative about one of the most disturbing social issues facing our society today; the splintered state of our juvenile justice system. It exposes the devastating stories of thirteen children who are...

The Potato Thief: A Mercy Row Prequel by Harry Hallman is set in a time when Ireland is under grueling British colonial rule. After his father dies of consumption, the strenuous burden of providing for the family rests on the shoulders of eighteen-year-old George Graham....

One Life, Many Testimonies: A Legacy of God’s Grace and Mercy by Barbara Duff Brannon is a tale of one woman’s journey to finding God and healing. She grew up in Connecticut, a lively girl who loved dancing, roller skating, playing basketball, and other sports....

StarPassage Book Three: Honor and Mercy is a work of paranormal and time travel fiction written for young adults by author Clark Rich Burbidge. Continuing the tale of adventure with characters old and new, the plot follows the deadly Trackers as they gain power and...

Grant Me Justice: A Mother’s Journey from Murder and Mourning to Mercy and Dancing by Felecia Marshall offers a heartbreaking but ultimately uplifting account of one mother’s epic quest to achieve justice for the senseless and violent murder of her daughter who was specifically targeted...

If you're a fan of action-packed thrillers that keep you on the edge of your seats, grab a copy of Tom Crowley's Bangkok Gamble. Ex-military Matt Chance finds himself embroiled in a deep conspiracy when he agrees to help a gambling house owner in Bangkok...

An orphaned girl in a dying small town is an unlikely protagonist, but that is exactly what you find in Shadow Menagerie by Michael Ayoob. Regina Gundy is a misfit and outcast in her middle school class and a puzzle to her adopted father. When...

The Voice of Divine Love is a non-fiction religious/spiritual work written by Arlene Dayrit. The author felt broken and wretched even though she was devout and dedicated to attending daily Mass. Despite the depth of her belief, she felt that God was angry with her....

Pearls on a Broken String by Valerie Cox is a heartwarming novel that revolves around a high school senior named Ava Zinfield. She is a good student with a big heart, but she feels that something is missing from her life. Her best friend, Miranda,...

La’tiera was groomed for one purpose in life. She was isolated, pampered, and protected. Her world depended on her ultimate sacrifice, death. The time was near. A small child makes way for a change in La’tier’s life. The young woman craves companionship and gladly accepts...

Soul and Shadow is the story of Amisihathor, a songstress in the temple of Hathor who, though she was buried along with her husband in his tomb, was in love with another. As Lily Evans, a research assistant views the exhibit of Amisihathor, she meets...

"Zippy and the Stripes of Courage," written by Candida Sullivan and illustrated by Jack Foster, is an excellent story for helping children to accept themselves even if they are different from their peers. Zippy is the only zebra in his family and the only zebra...

In her book “Underneath the Scars” the author tells her story living with Amniotic Band Syndrome (ABS). She shares her feelings, trials and tribulations, accomplishments and failures, fears and courage, and disappointments and hope. Candida prayed for healing, and God answered her prayer, just not...

In "Twin Bred" by Karen Wyle, twins fascinate scientist Mara and have done all her life. Her own twin Levi died as a baby but he is a constant imaginary companion for her. Set this against a background where you have two species living together....

"Zippy's Big Difference," written by Candida Sullivan and illustrated by Jack Foster, is an excellent story that is geared for children, but will teach both children and adults valuable lessons. Zippy prays that the rain will stop and the clouds will go away. However, he...

The story revolves around Eleanor’s search for something in her life. But she herself seems to be confounded about what she was searching for. She left behind a daughter in the care of her family - her parents and grandmother - while searching for that...

"Flying Solo" by Jeanette Vaughan begins with a shocking surprise for Nora; she is pregnant. This is not the happy occasion you may expect; her husband is not the father. Nora married Frank Greenwood, the son of a wealthy family and several years older than...