Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
A magical pairing of fantasy and adventure. When Calen Bryer and his two closest friends, Dann and Rist, take part in The Proving, a rite of passage that will put their survival skills to the test, they are forced to overcome extreme challenges and unexpected aggressors. The glory of victory is quickly replaced with sorrow […]
A perfect outlet for youthful energy. The arrival of the long-awaited carnival day brings Mira Monkey to the beach for an assortment of festivities and fun. There are games and contests, yummy food to enjoy, and all sorts of creative activities. The only thing worrying Mira is the threat of rascally fairies, but the coast
An enlightening piece of historical fiction based on the lives of some authentic early Americans. It is the dawn of the eighteenth century in what would eventually become the United States of America when 16-year-old Elias Sawyer and his father are ambushed and kidnapped. Stolen from their family, their sawmilling business and their Protestant traditions,
One fateful day in 1937, the life of Jack Wagner is forever changed when the driver of a large truck overlooks a red light and strikes him as he makes his way across a crosswalk. Litigation fails to provide justice for Jack as the truck belongs to a company with a large bankroll and a
Easy to enjoy, and perfect for young readers. When you’re the seventeenth baby born in a mouse family, it’s no wonder the excitement of finding a name to match the personality has faded. So our protagonist is simply named Another Mouse. However, curiosity propels our furry little house mouse, making him anything but just another
A modern horror novel that gives off a reverent retro vibe. Taking a not-so-prestigious teaching position at an inconsequential university in rural New England isn’t the best career choice, but it should be a good opportunity for Max Heller to clear his head. Max has already spent a lifetime travelling, exploring and learning, and small
For Macayla Michaels, helping and healing comes naturally. In fact, she always seems to put the needs of others ahead of herself. Wrapping up an apprenticeship with a well respected master, what Macayla really wants is to be granted residency under the same skilled mentor. That would allow her to remain in Tieres with her
Subtly profound and utterly sublime After the show-stopping finale in Voice of War, Stones of Light picks up in a changed world. Chrys Valerian has abandoned his precious family, including a baby son that needs protection and a wife left with nothing but questions. But the darkness within is now in full control. The Apogee
Passionate paranormal action abounds in Ghost of a Summoning. Within the enchanting town of Wickwood lies Relic, a charming antiques store run by Aubrey Karle. Without any family to speak of and a not-so-imaginary ghost as a long-time companion, it is no surprise that unusual things happen in her life. Things really begin to unravel
Children of Little Might begins as a drama about an autistic boy named Montague that is dealing with a host of issues. As if trying to communicate with adults that don’t understand him and dealing with school bullies weren’t enough, Monty is still grieving the death of his father. However, what begins as a typical
A futuristic dystopian page-turner with layer after layer of complexity. Not everybody wants to stand out. Certainly not perpetual outsider Jet Stroud, with his unmistakable neon glowing eyes. Hoping for a break from the scornful glances and conspicuous whispers, Jet heads off to the dazzling Skylight University. A shining gem in the cosmos, Skylight is
An eye-opening travelogue you don’t want to miss. Sometimes the journey is the destination. For Susanna Oreskovic and her nature-loving team, they plan an ambitious adventure, recreating an authentic climb from the 1920s with a perilous, yet breathtaking journey to the ultimate destination, the so-called Mystery Mountain. With the goal of literally walking in the
A brilliantly executed prequel. Obsessed. Infatuated. Fixated. Dantess is a young man full of promise, but consumed by the idea of becoming a powerful priest of War. His grandfather made a name for the Tiernocke family serving as a fearsome priest of War, but for reasons unspoken, Dantess’s father is completely against the idea. Perhaps
Charlie is abruptly assaulted on his way home from working the Pit by two members of the ruthless Pen gang. He is taken from the Karbher Quarter to the Skoto Gate where a brutal man known as Faulkner is waiting with nothing but a licentious smile and bad intentions. There is a score to settle
Filled with dynamic theatrics and tantalizing twists. He may seem like your average sixteen-year-old kid, but Hale possesses something that his protective older sister has been trying to shield him from. When Hale is unceremoniously dumped into a savage world filled with bloodthirsty teens and terrifying beasts, he has no choice but to adapt. While
A heart-pounding supernatural adventure of ghastly proportions. As a trained Antiquarian, Pyke is treated with a sort of scorn by most people for his Guild position, and as an Oddity he is treated with fear, or worse yet, contempt, by everybody that sees past the inauspicious symbol on his cloak. Unbothered by a seemingly lonely
With the passing of his ill father, Tashmi-sharrumma inherits the glorious throne and becomes Tudhaliya the Great King. Stepping into the new role is an exhausting task as he must balance the desires of his wife, the demands of his mother, the needs of his people, and more than anything else, the will of the
A sublime dark fantasy with a perfect balance of action and interpersonal relationships. Blue Haven is one of the lucky few, a descendent of those that survived the virus, the deadly mutations, the wandering, and the fighting that brought humans to the brink of extinction. Some 150 years later, all of humanity has been condensed
A thought-provoking and thoughtfully written adventure. With the world on the brink of nuclear and chemical war, where can anyone escape to wait out the worst of things? An island retreat is nice until all the supplies have been cut off from the mainland. How about an old family cabin nestled in the woods? Perfect,
A daddy’s girl through and through, Wanda Odwaga passionately follows in the footsteps of her family in standing against Hitler. But this courageous stand costs Wanda dearly. Her brother is missing, her father has been murdered in their home, and Wanda is anything but safe. To Wanda, this dreadful war has taken on great meaning
A dramatic war fiction novel that explores all sorts of shocking what-ifs. In the hours before the allied invasion of Normandy, Major Mike Canyon is hoping for a few solid hours of shut eye. Between a horrific storm and a complement of unexpected prisoner-soldiers, Mike forgoes much needed rest and is thrust into the thick
Filled with whimsy and wonder. On a chilly school day, Nina takes advantage of a few extra minutes to draw doodles in the foggy patch that her breath leaves on a glass window. Her usual doodle, Pip, watches everything happening around him from a solitary position where he remains stuck in the pane. Something unexpected
The earth has had more than a thousand years to heal from the arrogance and selfishness that brought about the end of the old world. Humanity is still divided but has evolved, with some possessing supernatural gifts. Not everyone agrees on the source or veracity of these gifts, but when a telekinetic prophet of a
In a battle between the powerful city of Los Angeles and a small community nestled near a beautiful lake in the Sierra Nevada, it seems that the big city wins. LA needs the life-sustaining water filling Lake Clarity to fill the needs of its burgeoning population. But Clarity is mother to much life and beauty
