In The Shadow of Pharsalus: The River Rubicon II by Daniel Paul, geopolitics is the name of the game, secret agents are the moving pieces, and the hands that move them remain perpetually hidden in the shadows. Just when the world thought American politics could...

Joey Cabot was a seasoned author of historical novels, and there was one story she had been dying to write: Lola Grayson’s life story. Lola Grayson wanted to have it all: fame, fortune, and love. And for a time, she did have it all, until...

The Bat is the second book in The Red Grouse Tales series by Leslie Garland. When a group of friends gathers at the local inn, one of them starts telling stories from their childhood. The narrator, Tom, recalls his summer holidays in school, spent swimming,...

Tell Me Everything by Maggie Casteen is a chilling psychological thriller about secrets, guilt, and the haunting power of the past. Julia Delauren appears to have a picture-perfect life with an enviable career, a loving husband, and a circle of caring friends. But beneath that...

The Grim Reaper’s Spectacles is a speculative novella combining elements of science fiction, psychological thriller, and moral philosophy. Aras Tahmoores crafts a tense, character-driven narrative centered around Joseph, a solitary retired aerospace engineer who has dedicated a decade to creating a mysterious pair of glasses...

The Separation of Briin by K.I.S. follows Briin, an apprentice at the Guild of Magic, who faces constant social misunderstandings due to his literal communication style and sensory faculty. He relies heavily on his brother Hiirn for guidance, as Hiirn is more socially adept and...

The Eagle Scout Picture by Gary Kidney is a razor-sharp espionage thriller that plunges readers into the perilous heart of Nazi Germany through the eyes of Frederich ‘Zelly’ Zellner. A young American forced to adopt the identity of a Hitler Youth, Zelly becomes a lone...

The Perks of Loving a Viscount by Alexa Aston is a historical romance set in the late eighteenth century. Seth Atwell is content with his life as a ship's captain until he discovers he is bound for a life of luxury and responsibility as a...

The Very Last War, a political thriller bestseller by W.H. Hawthorne, is far from my usual reading genres. However, the superb narration by Nathan Moore drew me into the story with his first words about Jake O’Connor, a 13-year-old boy living in Alaska who would...

Tales from the Dark Side by Jenny Twist is a collection of short horror stories that will have readers relieved that they’re safely tucked away in bed with a cozy Jenny Twist book and not Uncle Vernon, who is still searching for his soul lost...