Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
A modern horror novel that gives off a reverent retro vibe. Taking a not-so-prestigious teaching position at an inconsequential university in rural New England isn’t the best career choice, but it should be a good opportunity for Max Heller to clear his head. Max has already spent a lifetime travelling, exploring and learning, and small
Roberts has blazed a new path in pulse-pounding poetry. “I wonder if a caged bird can still fly, but not enough to set her free.” This is the dark timbe of the eerie poetry-thriller hybrid, Breaking Birds. Macabre and sublime, H.M. Roberts has written a bizarre murder mystery completely in poetic verse. Some lines rhyme,
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
Definitely a page-turner. Young Amalina Dalca has just committed quite the transgression. Wanting to get her very first glimpse of the starry heavens, Amalina directly disobeys her father and, gasp, opens a window. Years of cautious obedience crumble into a glistening starry expanse as she takes a breath of nighttime air. But Amalina spies 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
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 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,
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
Upends all expectations on how a paranormal adventure should flow. What could the tiny town of Dawson, Maryland possibly have to do with the year old murder of Dani’s hunter partner? Dani Black may be the best at what she does, but that didn’t stop Spectre from hurting her where it mattered most. So if
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
