Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
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 […]
Small town life and a dead end job are the institutional shackles that weigh Seth down. That, and his vilified family name. Hazen. No matter where Seth goes or what he does, the decade old crime perpetrated by his uncle Floyd Hazen brings out the same old slander, name-calling and harassment. What Seth needs is
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
A decadent take on an endearing work. “As Edmond Dantes was mummified alive in the darkness beneath Monte Cristo, he reflected on the events which had brought him there.” These ominous words set the tone for the wild adventure that is The Mummy of Monte Cristo. The story begins with a bright-faced Edmond on his
Enlightening and cogent compendium. Kings, Conquerors, Psychopaths: From Alexander to Hitler to the Corporation is the confluence of history and scientific theory. Joseph N Abraham MD tackles an ambitious goal—to examine why humans tend to set aside logic and reasoning in matters of profound importance, particularly governance. He also demonstrates how those in power have
Fifty single-panel comics make up In the Knickerbocker Woods. These comics don’t follow a storyline like a graphic novel might, but there are a set of recurring animals and characters populating the comic world. The majority of the hand-drawn comics tend toward the grim and eerie. While much of the humor revolves around puns and
Cycles of the Phoenix is a unique collection of stories that coalesce into an undefined whole that proves to be greater than its individual parts. Divided into three distinct books, the anthology kicks off with a scintillating fantasy story. The major players are on the brink of an epic battle, which ensues with breathless action
Filled with suspense and intrigue. Odette is a young woman who finds herself in a difficult situation. She fears her husband Grayson and his sister Greer, as they use their magical powers to control, torture and kill. Now pregnant, Odette wants nothing more than to be free from their clutches, even though eluding people with
Christopher D. Ochs channels Stephen King in this unexpected and entirely unique urban fantasy novel. My Friend Jackson is a wild and wonderful tale that straddles the line between powerful contemporary fiction and offbeat urban fantasy. The story centers around Jasmine Price and her difficult transition to a new high school. Having come from the
A sure favorite for fans of James Patterson. Detective Marti Zucco is dedicated to her job solving homicide cases in Boston. With the job comes gruelingly long hours, heartbreaking meetings with bereft loved ones and contact with some rather unsavory people, all in hopes of solving the crime at hand. When Marti and her partner
More a novella than a full-length novel, The Plot Against Heaven is an unconventional love story about a man named Paul Desuthe. Paul lodges a complaint to Heaven about an error that took his wife. Kate died tragically in an accident and Paul demands to speak to God about the injustice. Paul makes his way
Tales from an Odd Mind may be small of words but is big in complexity and depth. Enigmatic author Nom D. Plume has bestowed upon readers a bizarre amalgamation of miscellaneous parts and pieces belonging to a vast array of diverse tales. There are beginnings, middles, and dramatic ends. The thread that really ties all
A perfect blend of humor and horror that is equal parts dread and delight. Is your favorite vegetable candy corn? Do you view a skeleton as a decoration instead of an anatomy class prop? Would you only have a pet cat if it were black? If so, Boarded Windows, Dead Leaves will be a perfect
Daniel Maunz is an exceptionally talented writer. When Dave Randall was younger he wanted to be in the FBI. He worked toward that goal by training for it physically and even pursuing the right education to put himself on the right track. A back injury changed those plans and a career in law became Dave’s
In My Attic will grab your interest from the first page and will keep you guessing till the last! For Myrtle Coldron, everything in life seems to be right on track. That is, until she finds out that her eccentric aunt has met an untimely death. Myrtle travels back to the village of Avebury to
A perfect read for anybody looking for a fresh take on a zombie story. “Imagine there’s no countries. It isn’t hard to do.” John Lennon’s utopian ideals resonate with Birdie and Eric, residents of the Homestead. There, people have spent a decade relearning how to live without electricity, a functional government, or interference from the
Mike Murphey is a true wordsmith with a keen sense of humor and deep insight. A high school reunion coupled with the death of an elderly parent serves as the catalyst to reconnect some old friends. Cullen became a lawyer but could never quite get the timing right in his relationship with the lovely Shelby.
What is the worst case scenario when the zombie apocalypse happens? Probably it is being stuck in an airplane when an infected person wakes up next to you! That is exactly how the action begins in Never-DEAD. The plane goes down and pandemonium ensues. As a young aspiring model, Jenna finds herself in the midst
The dramatic twists… will keep you guessing right until the end. Kalan lives in a bleak, economically depressed world. The constantly dark sky regularly produces acid rain for the inhabitants below. And a good day is one where you have a bowl of rice to eat and a mattress to sleep on at night. Due
Fear mingles expertly with suspense in Michael Winter’s novel. From the corner of your eye to the focus of your fear… These ominous words emblazoned on the cover provide an apt description for the harrowing tale contained therein. Andrew Tate is a hardworking paramedic for Tampa Fire Rescue, trying hard to salvage his marriage and
Violent Delights is a prime example of paranormal fiction at its best. Moving to a new town can be a difficult transition for a teenager. For Odette Sinclair, however, the move to Sunwick Grove, Maine doesn’t promise much change in her life. For years, her sickness has forced her to live a life with very
Since the early part of the 20th century, the Plague has not been a mortal threat to humanity at large. But sometimes nature has a way of awakening things mankind thought was all but eradicated. Red Death is an eye-opening novel that explores the spread of an extremely virulent disease from New York to London
The Ghost Sensitive will keep you up at night for at least two reasons. Firstly, because you’re quickly drawn into the story and just can’t put the book down. Secondly, because your pulse will race with fear at every strange sound that disrupts the stillness of night. From the first chapter, you realize that even
A simple heist goes wrong leaving Kyris at the mercy of a tough and unmerciful man. Desperate for an income to care for his sisters, he reluctantly comes under the employ of a curious man named Caldir. Kyris has a blatant ulterior motive and that suits his boss fine, as he has some secrets of
