Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
A novel you’ll devour in a single sitting. When you’re a sixteen-year-old girl with major, life-altering OCD, you tend to get really good at steering clear of challenging situations. For Cassandra Morai, traveling through an intersection or meeting a new neighbor ranks fairly high on the list of difficult problems. A discerning friend with a
These three stories of individuality and perseverance read like otherworldly folktales. Ashley Parker Owens has created a fascinating, topsy-turvy world where humans are heartless ogres and intelligent society belongs to gardening gnomes. Within the pages of Trilogy of Shorts: Gnome Stories are the personal tales of two such ponderous gnomes and a gentle elephant whose
A visionary fantasy/science-fiction novel of the highest order. Young Hadden Violetta takes advantage of his Air Force training to steal a military plane. His destination? A visit with his older self, some 2000 miles away and 50 years in the future. Flying a plane into an underwater stargate is the first leap of faith out
“All that is new is dependent on that which came before it.” This is a long standing tenet within the Caste, and with good reason. If the past can be erased, it can easily be rewritten or manipulated. The abiding authorities struggle to preserve a history that was largely destroyed by those bent on seizing
Jonas Tamm is a Civil War veteran living in the untamed West. Preferring to spend his days tending to the family orchard, he is pulled away to do a little policing when the need arises, and in the wild west, there are a lot of times he has to saddle up and enforce the law.
A multifaceted fantasy that will satisfy readers. When the cat’s away, the mice will play. Or, in this case, the gnomes. Ashley Parker Owens has created an entire secret world living in plain sight. Wil, a displaced, rule-following gnome with a love for gardening and a soft spot for an oversized bunny, finds himself mixed
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
An extremely complex world that is easy to dive into. Fitting in can be tough. For Kayl, it isn’t her towering height nor her stunning purply-blue skin or even her role among the ranks of the Godless that leaves her feeling disconnected. Admittedly, she is reckless, scatterbrained, impulsive and has an insolent inner voice that
A gripping prequel that enhances the Gen-Heirs world. In Haven City, the HRS virus is not a new enemy, but it certainly is an unstoppable force. What science has taught residents about the virus doesn’t mesh with the evidence Ciarra Joantis is beginning to see. As Shield Guardian Levkaseon, Ciarra is responsible for the health
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
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
A symphonic masterpiece of literature. John Eamon Buckley didn’t grow up like most kids. His father was a little unstable and a lot reclusive, leaving Eamon a legacy of insecurities and social awkwardness to contend with. The young boy turned to books for as much comfort and normalcy as he could get. “Winterset Hollow was
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
Brilliantly conceived and fiercely told. “There’s something happening out there. It’s hard to explain, but you can feel it.” What is happening begins with a bridge collapsing into the murky depths of the Hudson. David Dolan is an easygoing guy known for his warmth, kindness, and wry sense of humor. He has no idea that
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 sturdy plot and a breathless finish. Despite a successful career as a biotechnologist and a charming home in an affluent Chicago suburb, Claire Blackwood does not enjoy a picture-perfect life. Not only did her daughter die as the result of an indifferent and seemingly untouchable mega-corporation, but her beloved husband is languishing in a
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
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,
As steamy as a scalding hot shower. Raiventon. The very name sounds sensual, powerful. As Master Guardian Raiventon, Kevin Merrick lives up to the title in a physical sense. He is fully invested in keeping his wife safe from an elusive threat, even if it is only to appease his father-in-law. Compulsion turns into willingness
A fast-paced, humor-filled romp throughout the worlds. Remember your first after-school job? Maybe you were a soft-serve slinger at the local Dairy Queen. Or perhaps a sun-loving lifeguard at a local pool. No matter what it might have been, it doesn’t compare to the job of entrepreneurial twins Peter and Andie Bridges. Andie is thoughtful,
