Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
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
A satisfying blend of humorous interactions, human connections, historical comeuppance, and heartfelt moments. Vivienne Rose and Rex Redondo have built something special, an unlikely relationship that extends beyond neighborliness. Where independent Viv thrives in order, Rex lives for chaos. She would be content to live out her later years enjoying a healthy, predictable, and productive
A novel where tensions run high, passion runs deep, and trust means everything. Suburban mom Jess Michaels isn’t the first unfaithful wife, nor will she be the last. Not quite sure how she ended up in another man’s bed in the first place, Jess has been unrepentantly meeting up with Reid for an annual romantic
This international teen thriller is a gripping clash of brilliant minds and concealed motives. Chess is a strategic game where wits outmatch strength, and patience is more than a virtue. For teen operative Simone LaFray, strategy and intelligence have always been her greatest assets, enabling her to excel in school, spycraft, and life. But her
Chilling, stimulating, and strikingly unique. MoxWorld Holdings is a global brand that the world can’t seem to live without, solving everyday problems with innovative solutions. From eco-friendly MoxMovers that have revolutionized transportation to the MoxWrap, a multifunctional device that monitors vitals and manages tasks while delivering an amplified punch when necessary, MoxWorld products have redefined
For important covert missions, the UK relies on MI6, Israel has Mossad, and the CIA covers the US. While these agencies fill a need in their respective countries, they are often limited by national borders and nagging bureaucracy. But what about an international organization unbounded by government and unafraid of consequences? For Harry Fernández, a
A meticulously crafted plot brimming with unexpected twists and thought-provoking ethical dilemmas. The Colonial Army has never truly enjoyed peace. Ever since thinking machines nearly wiped out the population, life has been a precarious dance on the edge of ruin. Even between skirmishes, the soldiers are plagued by the battles they’ve fought, and Lieutenant Thomas
A story teeming with suspense, action, mystery, and lore. “I ran from them once. I ain’t running again.” Oshke Mennit has strong feelings about the wild nomad population, and it isn’t just their bizarre rituals, their cunning, or their cruelty. No, for him it’s personal. When he was young, a band of nomad raiders blazed
A tantalizing treat and an epic escape. Glorious Aeron, a magnanimous soul and slayer of dragons! At least, that’s how he’ll be remembered if Slyvaine Abelan has anything to say about it. And for anyone who knows Syl, this loquacious elf has a lot to say about everyone and everything. In fact, the only thing
A dual-timeline adventure that history lovers will savor and treasure seekers will find irresistible. X marks the spot, at least that’s what every childhood adventure story teaches. Jack Sullivan knows better than anyone that a treasure is waiting to be found, but no map he’s seen has anything as obvious as a giant red X.
A harrowing novel that straps readers into the passenger seat of a dangerous, rocky ride. Monday is barely underway, but White Sands Pay-n-Save has already seen its share of insignificant yet interconnected events. Mattie loved her job at the South Florida Aquarium, but procrastination led to a crushing loss. Now she’s stuck refilling slushy machines
Call-in-to-work good, worth every action-packed moment. Quinn Hamilton was happy, once. An ambitious reporter married to a successful FBI man, Quinn seemed unstoppable until her husband’s untimely death. Years later, when everything lines up and Quinn gets the chance to exact revenge on the man she holds responsible, she is up for the task, even
A disturbingly realistic novel that never loses heart and refuses to cede its soul. What happens when corporations gain legal personhood and legally rule the world? Living under the unrelenting influence of governing megacorporations has thus far yielded only benefits for Juan Fausto. True, he’s had to work harder in school and life than others
A hopeful, life-affirming novel that can impart the courage needed to tackle old age. Riding off into the sunset isn’t all it’s cracked up to be for Barry Swanson. Scoring an apartment at the exclusive Blue Loon Village might be a great opportunity for senior living, but it means giving up the home he shared
Local lore is expanded and rosy glasses are shattered. No longer a naive rural girl who dreams of an action-packed life, Blue Haven is now living a frenetic adventure of her own. Though leaving the protection of New Haven for the first time in her life should be an amazing experience, an earlier attack left
“Poverty was one thing; a catastrophe was another.” It is 2022 and injustices and outbreaks are as common in his Filipino neighborhood as the heat and humidity for young Luzvimindo ‘Min’ Arnaiz. A resident of the shanties in ironically named Happyland, 12-year-old Min knows no other life beyond scavenging for valuables hidden in the ever-growing
Intrigue is present throughout, with the writer’s imagination and rich world-building keeping readers invested until the end. Beneath the grime and glamour of Seattle city life, where any sense of morality is as rare as a comet, lies a waking nightmare that needs to be stopped in Miguel Hernandez Jr’s novel, Spider’s Bait. The vicious
A pulsating thriller. Colby Tye isn’t winning any awards for Father or Husband of the Year, and he’s fine with that. He’s an unrepentant bully in his own home and isn’t afraid to let his menacing personality surface around his neighbors when they pry into Tye family affairs. A community church offers some assistance, but
