Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
A highly stylized novel that is not to be missed. Unable to move past the earth-shattering events in Astoria, Charlie West exists as a prisoner of his extraordinary circumstances. Plagued with guilt, grief, pain, and unrelenting nightmares, Charlie keeps mostly to himself and lives quietly among Portland’s vulnerable homeless population. And it’s no wonder Charlie
“You know things are not going well at the precinct when you get called in despite being signed off with injuries.” But in New York City, crime doesn’t take a sick day. A freelance journalist preparing funeral arrangements for her late husband is abducted from her home. A fitness instructor doesn’t show up at the
Diverging myths, gods, fables and legends integrate into one singularly unsettling story. This second volume in The Valor of Valhalla series does not disappoint, as the author continues to explore realms uncertain on either side of the veil. David’s tectonic tale proceeds with a distinct air of approaching doom in The Sands of Akhirah. Pressing
Plenty of intrigue and unexpected danger, along with enough authenticity to stimulate the most discerning reader. Equally feared and respected, Tyson Edwards is at the top of his game as an enforcement attorney for the SEC. True, his career could have taken him down a more illustrious path, but Tyson, with the help of a
A dark and addictive novel that will leave you lusting for more. When the worst has happened, what memory will you treasure most? For Avery Winters, it’s cartoons and sugary breakfast cereal on a typical Saturday morning, enjoyed within the safety of her childhood home. But there’s little time for nostalgia when the planet has
An impressive, ghastly tapestry. Amalina has come a long way from her humble beginnings as the small-town daughter of a local baker. These days she’s a world traveler living a glamorous life, albeit one that isn’t quite authentic when you look too closely. Never truly free of her cultured yet barbaric master, there is no
An enchanting collection of beautifully written short stories. Tales Untold: Mythos Around the World is a mesmerizing collection of 15 intelligent short stories that pay homage to local legends and tall tales from diverse cultures across the planet. Stories range from ageless mythologies to the modern macabre, but all feature characters that are meticulously well
A fleet-footed thriller that will leave you craving more. Crime investigations in the Big Apple will have to wait because Detective Griffin Knight is taking his skills and intuition across the country in order to help a mysterious hacker solve a murder. The hacker, Kalyx, once assisted Detective Knight in an investigation and now she
An emotionally charged drama that wades deeply through the waters of mental illness. Everyone has their demons to contend with, and for Neviah, taking on those demons has become her career. Not a therapist in the most traditional sense, Neviah uses her unusual ability to hack into the Other Side, a place where memories melt
Will leave you clamoring for the next book in the series. Whenever New York City Detective Griffin Knight gets the call, you know nothing good has happened. And when Griffin is tapped to investigate the heinous murder of a renowned district attorney and fellow purveyor of justice, it quickly becomes personal for the veteran detective.
A finely tuned fusion of political satire and science fiction. A procedural mishap leaves Doctor Stefan Westin in the enviable position of becoming Earth’s savior. But the task will be demanding and the circumstances are more than a little suspect. Initially, Stefan’s only guidance surrounding the monumental project comes in the form of a cryptic
The end of summer in Appalachia often has a melancholic feel. The weather is beginning to turn. School is almost back in session. But this year in Harper Pass, the change of seasons feels like a huge relief for the Markland X Crew. Having saved the town from an evil entity, the group of friends
A deeply chilling and tightly controlled psychological fiction novel. For some people, life is more difficult than for others. Charlie West is one of those people. Plagued by compartmentalized memories from a tortured childhood, Charlie wears emotional scars every day as he struggles to exist within what most would consider normal parameters. A lifetime of
Unease prevails in this bizarre domestic thriller. “My name is Zoe Hearty, and I am a killer, but I am not a monster.” Locked away in some shady institution, Zoe is left with nothing but her overwhelming guilt over events largely out of her control. At least, that is her side of the story. Without
Demented short stories pulsating with a peripheral darkness. The headsman has a distasteful but necessary job in the village, to serve justice. And serve justice he shall, no matter his personal feelings for the recipient of his ever-sharpened ax. After all, rules are in place to keep order, even in a cheerless, unnamed town where
This psychological horror novel will infect your mind and refuse to leave. When Johnny Hawk walks in on his wife committing the ultimate act of betrayal, he knows he needs a change. Joined in a marriage that has been slowly decaying and bound to a business partner he loathes, Johnny decides to completely step out
The perfect blend of menace and fun. Years of serving a fickle master has fashioned Amalina Dalca into a clever young woman who allows her curiosity more freedom than ever before. More world-wise than the scared girl who was pressed into service so long ago, Amalina has developed an ambitious spirit, shedding the once knee-buckling
A modern fairy tale that triumphs liberty over oppression. Among a clan of gardeners, Og stands out like a sore thumb rather than a gnome with a green thumb. While the others are skilled horticulturists, mechanically inclined Og would rather spend his time figuring out how tools work than using them to cultivate the soil.
A frightfully fun young adult horror adventure. Sometimes it can be difficult to embrace the peculiarities that make us unique. This is especially true for high-schooler Kali. Internally, she represents many young girls, juggling feelings of inadequacies and teen angst. On the outside, however, she couldn’t be more different from her peers. Derisively called the
Has a creepy, edgy feel that will keep your heart racing. Every now and then, it makes the headlines when a new homeowner finds something valuable like a lost Van Gogh painting in their attic. However, there are other times when a real estate purchase comes with something more sinister hiding within its walls. The
Delightfully strange and intoxicatingly dangerous. “To understand a problem, often one must pay particular attention to the unusual.” The unusual is well within the purview of Specialist Joe Kellerman. With gifts ranging from supernatural private investigating to avant-garde artistic abilities, Joe can handle just about anything that comes his way, including bloodied bodies, severed heads
Darkness and light fuse together in the fiery account, When To Run, Born Scared by Stephanie King. Part maddening and part saddening, King lays out the incessant traumas and periodic triumphs in a tortured life. With a racist, heartless father, an equally sadistic older sister, and a loving mother that lacks the courage to stand
A spirited horror story that young adult audiences will devour. Four teens living in a post-apocalyptic setting deal with challenges within their group while trying to survive the fearsome threats outside. The world that Kieran, Emily, Andrew and Carissa find themselves in is a place where zombie-like creatures, called Feasters, roam the streets looking to
Dark suspense kissed with whimsy. A year has passed since Amalina Dalca was abducted from the small village of Korr and forced to do the bidding of the menacing Count of Ardeel. While contact with her villagers, including her father and best friend, has been strictly forbidden, Amalina has had plenty of other clandestine activities
