Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
A hyperreal political thriller that sounds the alarm but never surrenders to despair. What happens when fanaticism trumps reason, or when speaking truth is counted as treason? Karrie Chapman is about to find out. This pragmatic woman might be politically uninvolved, but she is not unconcerned about world events. To block out the noise, she has […]
A forlorn, dark fantasy that begs readers to get lost in its pages. Ever since the breaking, the world has suffered one cataclysm after another. And though the next cataclysm is always around the corner, it is the job of a Vigil Hunter to delay such an inevitability as long as possible. Scyllus is one
Rich with themes of resilience and honor. As far as Cylos is concerned, peaceful Malgar exists only in magical stories about a period before his birth. His father speaks fondly of the time when the land was protected by Shadow Casters, those with the unique ability to summon wondrous creatures from another realm. But Cylos
A dazzling young adult fantasy novel you’ll love getting lost in. Fresh from their final lessons at the Shadow Caster Sanctuary, Kaito, Sumi, and Nigel are embracing their positions as the newest members of the Legion of Shadow Casters. Their first assignment as junior officers has been successful so far, despite the best efforts of
A teen fantasy novel that feels destined for the big screen. Malgar is a land whose fragile peace came at great cost, and nobody knows this better than Master Toshio. Having lived long enough to witness both the purge of shadow casters and their reinstatement, Toshio’s perspective shapes the training he provides for the three
A sweeping multi-generational adventure. Sometimes the interconnection between myth and science is not a collision of opposites but a conversation between wonder and reason, with each trying to explain the same mystery in different ways. Folk Secrets by Brent Wheelbarger embodies that complicated intersection. It blends American folktale, history, and speculative science into a sweeping
A decadent mix of interplanetary politics, interspecies drama, and epic action sequences. School’s back in session, but Weun Academy isn’t like other schools. Then again, Eisah Tanner isn’t like other sixteen-year-olds. When his crew of Earthers is attacked by a group of Redborns looking for trouble, Eisah does what he has to do to survive.
A must-read for fans of science fiction epics who love rebellion against impossible odds. On the planet Affer, six species once coexisted in fragile harmony—until war ripped the world apart. Humanity, once dominant, was nearly wiped out in the conflict, and those who remained were enslaved, scattered among their conquerors, and conditioned over centuries to
A chilling blend of crime thriller, supernatural horror, and ancient mythology. The discovery of a mutilated Washington, D.C. official’s body—posed among Assyrian artifacts and Mesoamerican symbols—pulls Detective Isabella “Izzy” Rodriguez into an investigation that refuses to fit any rational mold. Forensics yield nothing: no fingerprints, no conventional evidence, only cryptic markings and echoes of civilizations
Proof that cyberpunk can still surprise, dazzle, and make you think with your heart in your throat. Nekonikon Punk: Ctrl+Alt by S.D. Miller is the explosive second entry in the Nekonikon Punk Trilogy, plunging the renegade hacker crew known as Corpslayer into their most dangerous mission yet. Still reeling from the chaos and betrayals of
A lovable underdog whose antics carry surprising depth. Billy 9F by David Finley spins a darkly hilarious dystopian tale where humor is forbidden and laughter itself becomes a dangerous act of rebellion. In a world dominated by schools that control every facet of life, fifteen-year-old Billy 9F is a menace: a natural class clown whose
A layered, grand, and immersive fantasy read that you’ll find hard to put down. When Blood Burns by Andrew Stevens launches the Cycle of Awakening series with a novel that plunges readers into a dark fantasy world where magic is waning and the uneasy truce between humans and dragons is on the verge of collapse.
A smart balance of suspense, social issues, cultural diversity, and canine companionship. Looking for a fun afternoon at the river with a friend, 12-year-old Mia Mancinelli instead finds an animal in distress. Obviously neglected and certainly unloved, the miserable golden retriever is pregnant, scared, and alone, though not for long. Mia is an animal lover
A fresh, funny, and unexpectedly moving fable. The Extraordinary Life of Riz: A Praying Mantis’ Quest for a Happy Ending by Nida Farid, with illustrations by Sama Izhar, spins a witty and tender tale about defying fate and discovering the power of connection. Riz, a quick-witted young mantis with more attitude than patience, believes he
A propulsive narrative filled with action, intrigue, and ethical tension The President’s Assassin by Alex Contorno is a taut, high-stakes political thriller that blends espionage, moral conflict, and breakneck suspense. CIA Deputy Section Chief Roger Commer is thrown into crisis when undercover operative Dean Page uncovers a terrorist plot by the extremist group Nightwatch to
Brimming with warmth, wit, and emotional authenticity. Lunch Tales: Suellen by Lucille Guarino is a heartfelt contemporary romance about second chances, self-discovery, and finding the courage to let love in. Suellen Atkins, the youngest attorney at a major New Jersey law firm, enjoys the privileges of her trust fund but struggles with intimacy, scarred by her
An original story that is as educational as it is engaging. It is 1968, and the only thing Anna Rossi is sure of is that she doesn’t fit in, not into the American Ideal, not with her romantic partners, not with her multinational heritage, and not even among her peers. So when she gets an
A highly recommended read for sci-fi fans who enjoy a balance of high-stakes action and cerebral, conceptual drama. SPECTER by Christer Lende is an epic, futuristic science fiction novel that blends military action, political intrigue, and moral reckoning. Set on the war-torn planet Atlas, where the only known source of the ultra-valuable gas caxonium lies,
A globe-trotting thriller with pulse-pounding momentum, intimate emotional turmoil, and realistic stakes. As the United Nations prepares to open its newly constructed global headquarters, an assassin known only as “Pakistan” engineers a devastating plot: transform the building into a massive bomb and eliminate world leaders in one deadly blow. The goal? A power vacuum that
The plot unfolds with deft suspense, keeping readers guessing without manipulation. The Body in Zeller’s Barn by Arian Harandi is a gripping and emotionally intense young adult mystery. The events of the story take place in the seemingly uneventful town of Rogland, but there are dark and dangerous corners of this small town setting that
A confidently penned, exciting, and original work of steampunk sci-fi. Breaking The Shell That Encloses Your Understanding by John Raleigh Boyd is a richly layered and genre-defying novel that blends historical science fiction with cosmic horror. We find ourselves in London in 1899 for the inciting incident of this novel, when a horrifying vision appears through
A sprawling tale of transformation. The Archipelago of Cynnahu is a scattered realm that was born of history and shaped by war. Once a unified continent, Cynnahu is no longer an unbroken land populated by the peaceable Dragonkin. Human mages made sure of that. Now, an aggressive threat known as the Naga is making dangerous
Notorious bandit Santo Valdez is dead, and his merciless successor, El Diablo, brings more trouble for the Western Lands than his name suggests. The reading of Valdez’s will promises a fortune to his gang, but the treasure is buried and concealed in a riddle that will frustrate El Diablo for years to come. In this
Backhanded politics dictate the course while cinematic storytelling propels the narrative. It seems that Tetamii’s schemes have finally caught up to him. Imprisoned on a ship, forcibly subdued, and cut off from his fiery gift, Tetamii has failed again, an offense that won’t please his mentor, Magzii. But he survives the ordeal and is accepted
