Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Mysterious intrigue, tense action, and Indiana Jones-esque adventure. When an artifact from Cleopatra’s tomb is stolen from her local museum, Maggie Edwards is on the case. She quickly discovers that this robbery is not just a minor crime, but may actually be a clue to the discovery of a legendary, long-hidden piece of history. With […]
A spectacular and thoughtfully researched story. Pragmatic and hard-working, Nazaire Poulin is a family man first and foremost. He dreams of nothing more than the contentment and simplicity of life as a farmer with his wife and children. But grain prices keep falling, leaving Nazaire hard-pressed to afford basic necessities. After childbirth exacts too heavy
Sergeant First class Rob Walker is the absolute archetypal American hero. He is married to his military career but has the requisite soft spot for his family at home in Brooklyn. A much needed break from the action brings Rob back stateside, but things look very different in his childhood neighborhood. Violence and drugs have
Wide-eyed wonder morphs into a composed and steady plot. The transcendental adventure continues as Giels and his friends try to return to normal life after a forbidden journey into the Underworld. But what they thought passed for a normal life shifts into perplexing possibilities for both their future and their history. For Giels, the trip
A punchy futuristic story. Waking up with a dead man’s hands gripping her neck on the floor of a dark hotel room is not MaeAri’s idea of a successful assignment. To make matters worse, there are several unsettling pieces of her memory that seem to be missing. MaeAri may not remember the last few weeks,
An innovative and creative fantasy novel. Summer camp evokes all sorts of vivid images such as crackling fires, mist covered swimming lakes, and multi-colored friendship bracelets. For 18 year old Laurel ‘Spooky’ Specki, her trip to Dodgson Camp is more of a prison sentence. The camp is a sort of rehab center for wayward teens,
Three best pals are staring down the end of childhood. For Stone, Deja and Moss, their latest breakups feel like the biggest adversities they may ever face. Never mind ongoing worries about a pestilent sickness, the threat of earthquakes, and rampant injustice. This tight knit trio just wants to finish school and move on to
Superbly imagined and skillfully executed. Umhra the Peacebreaker may be half-Orc, but is wholly ostracized by many Eveliumians, particularly those of Anaris. Despite the general dislike of so-called mongrels like himself, Umhra has become a rather civilized adult, known for both his decency and his love of kingdom. The City of Anaris has a troubling
Ah, Venice. The name alone elicits elegant images of gently winding canals, timeless architecture, scenic bridges, intoxicating views, and the tease of romance. While all of this was as true in the 16th century as it is today, Doug Adcock paints a somewhat more beguiling picture of a trip to illustrious Venice. Edward Hunter is
An animated period piece that proves to be timeless and invigorating. It is the 1970s and the political climate in the US is tense, if not fragile. Discontent and restless, David decides to abandon his hamster wheel and take a trip. But this is no ordinary trip. To clear his mind and broaden his perspective,
A death-defying journey with a heart pounding finish. A short time has passed since Tris Miles’ dreadful stint working for Tetrix. Since then, things have settled into a pleasant but hectic routine of work, furtive therapy sessions, and quality time with her cat. A coveted opportunity to perform an angel flight from a remote location
A striking novel that is dreadful in the best possible way. Constant Gray opens with a fully cognizant man strapped to a table in some forgotten basement. Time has lost meaning and the imprisoned man has only the repetitive sound of a dripping faucet as a soundtrack. His luck changes when a disparate trio happens
We live in a world plagued with depression. The disorder can affect everything from our mood to our appetite. In Emma Eggleston’s debut novel, Escape, Matty seems to have everything going for him. But looks can be deceiving. On the inside, he isn’t the same happy young adult he presents to his friends. Instead, he
President Alfred Bagshaw has been murdered inside the walls of the iconic White House. Shock and despair threaten to overtake Agent Robert Down, Director of the Secret Service, but he manages to put aside his emotions to take control of the unfolding scene. Vice President Green arrives and is assured that the perpetrator will be
The action and suspense move as quickly as a Bugatti on a fresh tank of gas! Special Agent Christopher Odacio counts himself lucky to have landed a career in the FBI and enjoys his small town life with his wife. But everything in Kole county isn’t as peaceful as its country ambiance might suggest. Odacio
A wonderful book that sparks imagination and curiosity. Brandon’s family takes him to vibrant Hong Kong to see the sights and also to visit with his extended family. However, before the plane even lands Brandon catches a glimpse of something more thrilling than his parents imagined he would. What begins as a brief flash of
Debajo writes with a calm poise and a steady hand. West Africa is a land rich with culture and steeped in tradition. King Jide Adelani has helmed the peace of his people with surrounding tribes. His greedy half-brother, Prince Olise, is now threatening that peace. Jide seeks counsel and guidance where he can, but an
A breathtaking thriller that stretches across an entire century. For many people, family is one of the strongest ties that bind. But for Cynthia Graham, the tie to her gambling addicted father feels more like a cumbersome restraint, at least when he’s asking for more money to help settle his debts. Cynthia lost her mother
Tom and Judy Whicker are among the lucky citizens that survived the Age of Cleansing. Now, in the 57th Year under the leadership of The Ordained Liberating Party, the couple joins in with fellow countrymen to celebrate all that The Federation Britannia has to offer. However, nothing on this obedient island happens without order, consistency
An engaging and exciting tale, truly the perfect approachable fantasy. King Eyrhill of Predonia is a caring father and an admired leader, loved by nobody more than his daughter, Brie. So Brie is absolutely shattered when enemy forces invade her city and muder her family, including the King. Terrified, confused and angry, she hopes for
Young Shannon Donnelly comes from a family of Irish immigrants who have made a home in Southern California. The year is 1929 and the entire world seems to be at a crossroads. Shannon’s parents have been murdered by a feuding family and now the 15 year old is a target too. Abandoning her childhood home,
Mile-high gem where excitement and heartbreak mingle. No stranger to hard work or sacrifice, Tris Miles worked her way through college and ended up with a fulfilling career as an educator. But fulfilling and satisfying are two different things. Never satisfied with the mundane, Tris longed for more. “She had to expand her universe, become
Darkcliff masterfully weaves action, revenge and madness in this wild fantasy. Rawena is a bit different from her fellow Celts. In fact, most people have written her off as a madwoman. So when Rawena has a run in with would-be invaders, she’s not sure the townsfolk will even believe her. But before she can warn
Sharp wit, insolent humor and prurient curiosity. Though never an old man himself, Leon Trotsky is credited with the quote, “Old age is the most unexpected of all things that can happen to a man.” Generally, this is true. But not so for 93 year old Sean Brody, not in this universe anyway. On a
