Is it too early for me to say that The First Harm by Steven Piskula is the best medical thriller I’ve read this year? Perhaps…but it’s going to take a far more chilling and better-written novel than this one to supplant it. Firstly, too many...

Samantha Church had every aspect of her life going wrong; she had lost a good job, lost her daughter to her ex-husband, and was drinking more and more every day. She thought she had hit rock bottom and things could not get any worse until...

In the latter half of the 21st century, Mars has been transformed for habitation by the Gattis, an intelligent alien species. They maintain a façade of peaceful cooperation with humanity, but their true nature is that of conquerors. Employing advanced technology, the Gattis manipulate genetics...

Through the Surface by Juliet Rose is a supernatural tale of destiny. On an island off the coast of Maine, evil lurks. It has been lying dormant since the previous owner of the property passed away. Now all of the carefully laid plans are finally...

When I Was Her Daughter is a work of non-fiction in the memoir and family social issues subgenres. It is best suited to mature adult readers owing to themes such as grief and abuse, and was penned by author Leslie Ferguson. In this harrowing and...

In My Venus Fry Trap by Mr. Sun, a girl receives an alien pet called a Venus 'fry' trap from her parents. She is excited to have this new pet, but a problem arises when she tries to feed it fries… it won’t eat them!...

When someone steals a magical artifact, the combination of its loss and old secrets threatens a family's survival in the urban fantasy novel, The Magical Tarot Deck (The Madigan Chronicles Book 2) by Marieke Lexmond. Tara Madigan feels good after outwitting her sister Lucy by...

The ABC ABScreams Halloween Book by Nathan and Mr. Sun is a blast of fun and energy that any young reader will immediately become immersed in. It contains characters that are scary-looking but in a fun way. Many familiar monsters and creatures like Frankenstein, the...

Princess Andrada from Kerta could never be the son her father desired, no matter how much she tried. As a child who lost her mother to childbirth, she suffered neglect from her father, King Cothelas. He blamed her for his wife’s death. Andrada never saw...

Rebecca Laxton’s The Metamorphosis of Emma Murry is a contemporary page-turner that will resonate strongly with younger audiences. Emma and her friend Sophie are young teens who enjoy skateboarding, art, and, perhaps most of all, butterflies. In fact, as members of the Environmental Club, they...

Swimming for My Life is a work of non-fiction in the memoir, sports writing, and slice-of-life subgenres. It is suitable for the general adult reading audience. Penned by author Kim Fairley, this powerful work chronicles the remarkable journey of the former elite swimmer, offering a...

Returning to Center: A Collection of Stories, Vignettes, and Thoughts is a work of fiction in the anthology, martial arts, and spirituality subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience and was penned by author Billy Ironcrane. In this collection of intricately...

Ridge: Day One is the first novel in the Ridge series by Shawn P. B. Robinson. A town protected from Beasts by its high walls is in danger of a rude awakening. People living in Ridge don’t grow older than thirty-four, and General Rezin is...

True North by N.L. McLaughlin is book four in the American Nomads series, preceded by book one, American Nomads, book two, Lost Boys, and book three, Imaginary Dragons. In this installment set in Florida, Finn and Teague form a bond with an elderly woman, Ruth,...

Sound Switch Wonder is a children's picture book written by Christine J. Ko and Owen Whang, with illustrations by Katie Crumpton. The story revolves around a day in the life of a boy who has a hearing impairment. Despite his hearing challenges, the little boy...

Soul Hoppers by Laura Clementz begins with the citizens of Atril and Treaton on the brink of war. Refugees pour into Kapra as Atrilians surround the city of Ecrad. Amid the tension, two soul hoppers transition to new bodies. One hopper makes the move to...

Seed of Dragons: Surviving an Empire Undone is a work of fiction in the action, adventure, and interpersonal drama subgenres. It is suitable for the general reading audience and was penned by author Billy Ironcrane. The book tells two stories: the first is about the...

The High Seer is a work of fiction in the dark fantasy, romance, and epic adventure subgenres, and is the opening novel of the Darkling Souls series. The work is suitable for older teen and adult reading audiences. Penned by Alex Bree, this enchanting story...

Unexpected Entanglement: The Echo Series Book 3 by C. R. Alam is a romance involving Rowan and Chris. Rowan had always looked up to her father and enjoyed fixing up their old family inn with him. He unexpectedly confessed to having a secret love child...

Jessica Flory brings us a remarkable epic fantasy in Oceans of Sand. Seventeen-year-old Norah is the only one that doesn’t have a sand gift. Zadock is her best friend and that is all they will ever be, just friends. It doesn’t matter what either of...

The Wand by Marieke Lexmond is book three of The Madigan Chronicles. The drama around this magical family unfolds with more chaos that includes love potions, fairies, agendas, and fracturing relationships. It's time to choose the next Guardian of the Wand of Wisdom and Tara...

Ed Gideon does not know what to make of the flurry of emotions running through him. Two years ago, the love of his life and the mother of his beautiful daughters were taken from him in a reckless accident and now he stands before the...

Shadow Runner by K.J. Fieler is a coming-of-age adventure story about Ada, a young girl taken from her affluent life and turned into an assassin. Ada is just ten years old when she is snatched away from her dysfunctional yet rich family by Nadine, a...

T.D. Wilson introduces audiences to a deep-space adventure filled with action in Smuggler's Valor. Reese Daniels finds himself in a precarious position during a daring and illicit delivery to Ariel, one of Uranus's moons. With his trusty spacecraft downed by warring alien forces, Reese must...

Love At The Pentagon: A Nick & Gia Story is a work of fiction in the romance, interpersonal drama, and suspense subgenres. It is best suited to mature readers owing to some instances of adult language and adult themes and relationships throughout. Penned by author...

The Dreamlighters Go to Space is a children's adventure picture book by Mike Gammage. The story follows two siblings, Kaleb and Maya, who dream of going to space. One night, as they discuss their plans, they see a bright light in their room and a...

Tatae's Promise is a work of fiction in the historical, family saga, and interpersonal drama subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience and was penned by author team Sherry Maysonave and Moises J. Goldman. Readers will find themselves immersed in an...

All Reese Daniels ever wanted was to protect and provide for his aunt and his sister Gracie. His job as a space smuggler helps him fulfill his duties, but it does come with dangers that he has managed to handle until now. His latest mission...

The Tragedy of Medusa by H Roberts is a fascinating retelling of the Medusa myth. Readers relive the moments just before Medusa’s birth and how she came to be raised by mere mortals. Sadly, the girl who wasn’t monster enough to be accepted by her...

The Redemption of Kings by Mark Castleberry is set in the land of Connacht, where the Ghel people face divine punishment for straying from their faith in the Lord of Light, while King Nazzar of Ash seeks to conquer and enslave them. Four young Ghel...

Lost Boys is a work of fiction in the adventure, social issues, and interpersonal drama subgenres, and it serves as the second novel of the American Nomads book series. It is intended for young adult and adult readers and was penned by author N.L. McLaughlin....

The Price of Thorns is a work of fiction in the epic fantasy, adventure, and LGBTQ+ fiction subgenres. It is intended for the young adult reading audience. In this superbly penned, cinematic novel by author Tim Susman, we are introduced to Nivvy, a skilled thief...

Things could not have gotten worse for Kin Hanford. His family life is in shambles and he is sinking into mounting debt. A reprieve looks to be coming his way when he and the members of his marauding crew come into possession of a unique...

The Time That's Given by David Litwack is the story of a man who wished to change the world and when he is given the opportunity he takes it in both hands and tries to make the best of the decision he made. Burt Higgins...

Written by Sam Torode and featuring imaginative artwork by Tina Ritchie, The Dirty Parts of the Bible is an adventure graphic novel set in the first half of the twentieth century. Since he ditched church to go fishing on Easter Sunday, Tobias Henry has seen...

Tabula Rasa: The End is Nigh by Gordon Bickerstaff is a fascinating tale that weaves together elements of thriller with mystery to deliver one of the best entertainments for readers. Two skilled agents from the Lambeth Group, Gavin Shawlens and Zoe Tampsin, are embroiled in...

Mr. Chima Aghanya’s Love in Pandemonium follows the journey of several characters as they face their uncertain futures. In high school, Meskapon had a crush on Amaka. He makes a deal with Nnamdi to get close to Amaka and help him get a date. Nnamdi...

The Price of Revenge is a gripping psychological thriller by Rita M. Boehm. The town's middle-aged police chief, Frank Peters, showed interest in Cathy, who had lost both her parents and the young man she was in love with. After Frank handed Cathy an envelope...

Pete and Suzie is a children's book written by Samantha Ahearne and illustrated by Julie Sneeden. It is well known that pelicans and seagulls are enemies. Pelicans are quiet and practice yoga each morning while seagulls are loud, screechy, and demanding. While competing in a...

The Dawn of AI is a work of fiction in the science fiction, dystopia adventure, and thriller subgenres, and forms the opening novel of the Paper War series. Penned by author Ryan LeKodak, the work is best suited to the general adult reading audience. In...