Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
An ambitious and entirely successful debut novel. To say that life has been unfair or difficult for Rose is a ridiculous understatement. At a vulnerable age, Rose loses her father and is left in the care of her negligent, even noxious mother. Neglect escalates into something far worse and Rose runs away. But the haunting […]
Heartbreaking and compelling. “There was no one to help me. Mom was in shock, Dad was trying to console her… and my soul mate and favorite brother, Sam, was gone. As in dead gone.” So begins the emotional story of fifteen-year-old Bean and her quest to uncover the truth about the death of her beloved
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,
A perfect balance of fantasy, suspense, excitement and fun! High school is the greatest time of your life… if you’re part of the ‘in’ crowd. Allison Lee, however, does not enjoy that magnanimous designation. But what she lacks in popularity, she makes up for in loyal friends and a promising career in photojournalism. Still, the
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
A taut thriller featuring a flawed but endearing antihero. Eddie O’Connell has really botched things this time. An exacting mob is unwilling to forgive his huge gambling debt, so to settle things Eddie has no choice but to travel to Denver and go undercover to find a killer. An old acquaintance named Zany was tortured
A paranormal medley of action, romance and wit. Johnathan Newman is close to earning his position in the Society, a group with the shadowy mission of protecting mankind from “inhuman creatures of the dark”. Highest on the list of offenders are murderous vampires. Johnathan is disgusted by the bloodthirsty monsters and is happy to prove
At just 18 years of age, Cade Caybul has had quite a few weighty problems to contend with. Already on a downward spiral, Cade’s habitual over-drinking is accompanied by various other drugs and vices. A life of debauchery seems to be his go-to choice in coping with his own persistent demons. A family tragedy has
The expression ‘roll with the punches’ makes sense in the context of adapting to a difficult situation in order to minimize or mitigate the impact. While Eddy Kimes and his wife, Gayle, aren’t facing opponents in a boxing ring, they are certainly learning how to ‘roll with the punches’ as they encounter dramatic life changes.
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
Tomc takes the plot to unexpected heights. In the year 2031, Doctor Kent Watford finally achieves a scientific breakthrough that was decades in the making. By successfully stimulating a synthetic neuron that would enable a functional artificial brain, the birth of advanced humanoid androids becomes possible. It all begins with an android named Primo. However,
A war is afoot and it isn’t happening between only the Americans, the French, the British, and the Spanish. Posthuman Mark Aaron and his capable android wife Jane may be the only hope for the human race. They trudge through the endless mud, dung, and mire of Fort Bennett and around the bustling streets of
A sentimental and anguished story about love, choices, and consequences. Family life doesn’t look the same in real life as it did on paper for Sadie Rollins-Lancaster and her husband Theo. Over a decade of marriage and three healthy kids sounds like a dream come true, but when you add her husband’s military tour in
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
Westill really brings the heat in this swoon-worthy novel. A brutal crime leaves Katria’s father catatonic and her mother and sister dead. Katria is wounded physically, but the scars of the emotional damage refuse to heal. Vulnerable and angry, Katria accepts a dangerous and mysterious government job offer that promises to hone her genetically inherited
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
Lana is a jolly girl with rosy cheeks and a wide smile. Almost overnight, things change in Lana’s life as she finds herself in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic. Schools and parks are unexpectedly closed and Lana is unable to play with her friends or visit with her grandma in person. People are urged
A stirring tale with a warm, fuzzy finish. What if you could change the past? Would you ask for a do-over on a huge mistake? Undo some action or conversation you’ve regretted for years? For Joe Vance, correcting mistakes is part of his heritage. Passed on for generations, his family has had the uncanny ability
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
A grand mystery with a paranormal undercurrent and glamorous overtones. Three months ago, 18 year old Lenora was just another orphan who had endured a decade of mistreatment at St. Mary’s Orphanage for Girls. Now she is married to the magnanimous Duke Blackmoore and is living life as a distinguished duchess in the gorgeous Scottish
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
Scintillating and gripping. “The world is full of ugly things, Hiro. Sometimes it helps to be in the presence of something beautiful.” Hiro has seen his share of ugliness in his life, but nothing could have prepared his heart for what the shadowed future holds. On the eve of an important anniversary, the infamous samurai
Olmsted captures the period in charming detail. Landscape of a Marriage is a cleverly titled and richly drawn drama set in the late 1850s. Mary Olmsted is a recently widowed mother of three without the means to sustain her young family. A strategic and agreeable arrangement is settled upon, where Mary weds her brother-in-law, Fred.
Something so extraordinary that you wonder how you’ve ever enjoyed anything before. Hannah Abbott has reached a milestone, her 30th birthday. Understandably nostalgic, Hannah reflects on her life. Her job is amazing, but the pay and benefits leave a lot to be desired. She’s in a long term relationship with a guy she loves, but
