Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
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
Perfect young adult adventure with a plot that never slows down. It’s just another Formal Friday for Natalie Morrigan and her tight-knit group of friends. Nearing the end of high school, the teens have come to terms with the fact that their parents are involved in some clandestine affairs, the specifics of which are a
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
