in The Convent House by Margo Carey, when her mother's sister paid a visit, Alex found it hard to fathom that she was part of the family. Alex’s mother had told her that she was an only child and had no family. Alex’s new family...

Mushroom Blues is the first novel in The Hofmann Report series by Adrian M. Gibson. This science fiction murder mystery follows NKPD Detective Henrietta Hofmann and her mushroom-headed partner Koji Nameko. The island nation of Neo Kinoko, Hōppon, was struggling after a decade of Spore...

Toys in Babylon by Patrick Finegan is a very different kind of book. It is both humorous and satirical, mixing actual characters with animated avatars. It is up to date with AI and ChatGP entwined with a real-life and modern scenario. Coki Bear, the bright...

Trio: 3 Tales of Dark Urban Fantasy by Phillip Johnson is a collection of stories that explore grief, identity, and existential questions. They have science fiction and supernatural elements, with tales of immortal beings, interdimensional ships, and time travel. The first story, Aaron’s Last Day,...

The Crispin Chronicles by Dawn Knox is simply a wonderfully humorous piece of escapist fun. Set in Her Ladyship’s fantastical magic garden, the story revolves around a collection of elves, gnomes, fairies, trolls, cherubs, slugs, and other amazing inhabitants of this arboreal wonderland. Told from...

Resurrection is the first book in The Martyr Series by MC Hunton. Darius Jones lived in New York City with no excitement, just existing. All he wanted was to survive, live to see another day, and do his best. With no one to live for...

Flipping the Birdie by S.L. Woeppel is a refreshing romantic comedy that masterfully intertwines humor, romance, and sharp social commentary. The story revolves around Birdie Bowden, a fierce superheroine known as the Chicago Bird, who is as formidable in her strength and speed as she...

In Interview with the Devil, Michael Harbron delves into the fascinating life of Joseph Banbury, a religious skeptic. Joseph grew up with an overly religious mother who taught him to despise all things deemed evil. Joseph, a budding author, published a book that criticizes organized...

The Night’s Embrace is a dark cult led by Sebastian Graves, whose ambitions know no bounds. The cult wants to open a portal between the worlds and summon Nyx, a horrible goddess of night and chaos. Will the Department of Anomalous Affairs spoil their plans?...

Hel and Back by James Anderson Foster, the third book in the Vegas Arcana series, is for fans of urban fantasy, adventure, and fiction based on mythology. Malcolm, Alex, Sophie, and Damian are on a mission to rescue Mal's beloved mentor, Eli Hawthorne, from Helheim,...