Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
In this futuristic novel, Donald Aldingford is a barrister employed by the wealthiest residents in 2106 London. But in A Bloody Arrogant Power, the future isn’t too bright. Unless of course you are one of the privileged few. Donald has always been satisfied with his life and doesn’t concern himself with the disagreeable facets of […]
Since the early part of the 20th century, the Plague has not been a mortal threat to humanity at large. But sometimes nature has a way of awakening things mankind thought was all but eradicated. Red Death is an eye-opening novel that explores the spread of an extremely virulent disease from New York to London
Will Sherman is a tough Wyoming rancher with a soft heart. The story begins in early 1900’s New York where Will is looking for solace after having lost his son in a tragic horse accident. While resting in Gramercy Park one humid afternoon, Will has a run in with a street thug named Tom. Not
She speaks six languages, can disarm a bomb in under two minutes, and has been a trained spy for the U.S. Government for years, but what Lily really wants is to make it through her freshman year at Pulaski High without making waves. Though her school friends are non-existent and her family life is dysfunctional
David Bernstein has written a book that both delights and entertains! Anyone who has ever taken a family vacation to the beach will relate to this book. Right from the start, it will fill your mind and heart with all of the excitement and emotions that arise from those memories, and this feeling continues until
Earl is a young boy with monsters under his bed. Well, not monsters exactly. Dustyn is a living dust bunny who is afraid to leave the protection of underneath the bed. All sorts of terrors lurk out on the open… a pesky beagle, a robot with a mind of his own, and worst of all
An imaginative frog named Babak lives in an average pond called Seacity. Although he is a bookworm, Babak fancies himself an adventurer. Soon enough, a real adventure finds Babak when he discovers an ominous message on a puzzling scroll. He and some friends embark on a journey above the safety and familiarity of the water
“They did not have a plan, and with only a few days to formulate one, if they failed, America might too.” This is just a typical problem for Jerry in his crazy life. His ex-wife is a constant pain and his old drinking habit threatens to overtake him. However, his wild friends (with names like
A map locked away in an old archive sends Aurora and her brother Kars on a hike, searching the length of a hidden cable line up a mountain. Along with a close friend, they discover a long abandoned mine filled with lifeless machines. The machines stand as a reminder of a rebellion that the people
Backpacking With Dinosaurs is not your average dino adventure story. Four high school friends get together to embark on a daring journey many years after graduation. The group, known affectionately as the Granolas, have led mostly unexceptional adult lives. Sadie, the lone success of the group, was bullied relentlessly as a teen. The story moves
Patrick Canning’s tale The Colonel and the Bee is an action-filled adventure for readers of all ages. Beatrix is a barely teen-aged acrobat performing in a traveling circus. She is unusually perceptive and sharp tongued, much to the ire of her cruel boss, Ziro. The subject of frequent whippings, Beatrix longs for adventure and a
Ashes of Raging Water by Michael J. Allen is a contemporary fantasy that takes place in the Atlanta metro area. The members of a local shield are tasked with keeping mortals safe from the Sidhe courts. Qualya, a water phoenix new to the shield, is duty-bound to protect, but she struggles with her human attachments.
September Sky centers around a newly unemployed reporter, Chuck Townsend, and his son, Justin. After suffering a painful break-up, Justin needs a change from his everyday life and withdraws from college. The two men take advantage of their circumstances to reconnect. While on vacation they meet an eccentric lecturer, Geoffrey Bell, who is convinced that
Young Nolan Erling lives an unremarkable life with his adoptive parents and brand new baby brother near Flagstaff. He has a charming relationship with his next-door neighbor and algebra teacher Frostee. He does okay in school and is a funny guy. His biggest problems include his resentment toward his brother and some persistent headaches. However,
Spider’s Truth by Christa Yelich-Koth is the first in a (hopefully long!) series of crime novels. The story revolves around detective Sean Trann of the Boston PD. The detective is young, attractive, and the best in his field. After a sting of gruesome murders, all happening with exactly 24 hours of notice, and all uniquely
Joe Bayham is a typical Midwestern kid in a typical Midwestern family. His story begins on peaceful camping trip with his sister and parents. Shortly after their return home, news breaks of the Oppenheimer String, an asteroid heading near earth. Humanity is left scrambling with a few on the side of an extremist group waiting
Young Mira is an adventurous girl with a loving family. She is a bit of a loner and just doesn’t quite fit in with the other girls her age. She prefers the solitude of climbing and foraging to the mundane talk of her gossipy teenaged peers. Her freedom is hindered by the mysterious Threat lurking
In this fantasy novel, a motley group of ‘Fortunate Adventurers’ seeks keys to a tomb. The keys are hidden all over the Empire, and the unlikely band of misfits run into a diverse cast of adversaries as they search them out. There is plenty of magic, sword-fighting, thievery, and even comedy in the book. The
Icehaven is a dystopian novel that explores the best and worst of humanity in the face of a global disaster. August Madison’s story begins at an event celebrating her father’s experiment to bring about an end to climate change. Things go wrong. Most people die. When August wakes up, she discovers that she has been
Rhani Gazi is a young princess who is cursed into a quest on her seventeenth birthday. She is forced to embark on an adventure to the Eigen States with sage mage Jak, Keran the brooding wolfhound, and a talking lizard named Naga. But don’t be deceived; Rhani is not your typical storybook princess. She is
A giant in a land of ogres, witches, wizards, and talking foxes is where The Magical Meniscus begins. Cleo is a large-hearted but dim-witted giant. He is loyal to his friends and kind to all he meets, including the ‘little people’. Cleo is on a mission that is twofold: He must win the love of
