Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Faith, family and a tenacious resolve form the bedrock of Cathy Burnham Martin’s Destiny of Determination: Faith and Family. The novel opens with a glimpse into the life of Cassie Marvin, Hrant Gulumian’s adult granddaughter, during the summer of 2011. The larger part of the story takes readers back in time starting in 1916, to […]
A plot that will chill you to the core. Denver is a tough town in which to endure a stint of homelessness, but at a young age, Charly Highsmith had to do just that. With an apathetic, alcoholic mother, a father that abandoned the family without warning, and an autistic younger brother in her care,
A well-reasoned series of political observations delivered from an intelligent and impassioned writer. Some books stir the mind, while others toy with emotions. Somewhat rare in the world of nonfiction, The Ranting of an Uneducated Reactionary unequivocally does both. Oscar Phillips’ astringent assessments of a variety of topics, ranging from egalitarianism to the consequences of
As comfortable and honest as if it were coming from a close confidant. Rules of engagement can be defined as the specific set of guidelines that govern circumstances while engaged in combat. These rules do not necessarily dictate how a result is to be achieved, but indicate what measures are considered unacceptable in said combat.
An indispensable companion on any avid learner’s journey. History holds numerous lessons for those with an appetite for scholarship, and Europe on the Path to Self-Destruction offers plenty in the way of education and enlightenment. With retrospection as a trusty traveling companion, Jack L. Schwartzwald acts as a tour guide for Europe between the years
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
Hyperreality mingles with tactile truths. Geoff is one of the lucky few, or at least that’s what he’s been told. Six years have passed since the deadly Nergal Virus spurred forward-thinking civic leaders to take dramatic action, quickly separating the infected from the healthy. While the virus took the lives of billions, a countless number
An epic story that boasts a classic fairy tale feel, an intellectual bite and a heaping portion of wit. The family Sosunov are the keepers of an important legacy, protecting the residents of their small fishing village, Fortitude, from malignant witches who prey upon innocent dreamers. Generations of Sosunovs have toiled and sacrificed to keep
Offers every piece of his authentic self in a display that garners respect and admiration. Though modern opinions and viewpoints are shifting, being gay in a world that feels different from you has never been easy. And growing up as a gay child in the 1950s and 1960s was a much different experience than it
Cynical, astute, and decidedly well-rounded Bill and Yvonne Smede are nobody special. They’ve done nothing exceptional. Their life together, for all intents and purposes, is prosaic. But that doesn’t mean their marriage, their family, their friends, and even their boring routines are valueless. An ordinary walk around the block yields many interesting observations and meaningful
The closest you’ll get to sharing tea and scones with the famed novelist. Are you guilty of naming a beloved pet Mr. Darcy? Were you disappointed to discover that Austenland isn’t a real resort? When you dream, do you see yourself in elegant but stifling formalwear that requires assistance to put on? If so, Joe
Poetic prose and intense introspections. Villeton High School is home to jocks, cheerleaders, bookworms, burnouts, and Basil Francis. Fitting into no particular social circle, Basil is happy to go unnoticed by her classmates. No attention is better than the wrong kind of attention, after all. But Basil’s loner status just got an upgrade. Almost overnight,
A suspenseful novel with a plot that will keep you on pins and needles until the final moment. Fame and its trappings are not for everybody. Dahlia Frost has good reason to avoid the limelight. An unceremonious departure from the Air Force more than a decade ago leaves her with little more than PTSD, heartbreak
Deliberately unnerving and impressively intricate. Devon and Gavin DiMasi may look like the mirror image of one another, but looks are only skin deep. Though they’re twins, these two boys couldn’t be more different in the ways that count most. ‘Devious Devon’ lives up to his nickname through his narcissistic personality and an obvious disdain
A sublime thriller that leans heavily into the paranormal. What’s the worst that could happen? For 16-year-old Jett Hart, the worst isn’t her mom ending up in a coma after a car crash. That’s traumatic and life-altering, to be sure, but the worst comes when family members decide it’s time to take Audrey Hart off
A Reservoir Man begins Michael’s story where all stories begin. His arrival in this world occurs in the late 1940s, where he becomes the precious child of a loving Italian father and a resilient Polish mother. Family is paramount for Michael, and this quirky family fills his life with security, satisfaction and plenty of drama.
A breezy romance with spirited characters and a gentle story arc. Ah, small town living. The very notion conjures images of unassuming homes with white picket fences, friendly neighbors watering their prized rose bushes, and the ideal place to put down roots and start a family. But not everyone has such shimmering sentimentality when thinking
Immensely engaging and impossible to ignore. Almost nobody would refer to Shelby Forster as a ray of sunshine. She’s unapologetic, sarcastic, broody and constantly worked up about something. She even calls her dutiful mom by her first name, Fran, just to get under her skin. But can you blame the girl? She lost her little
A fresh, energetic story that is ready to bewitch and enchant. A landslide that nearly costs him his life proves to be a double-edged sword for Skaar, a powerful rarkyn who has been imprisoned by some crafty human magic. The wild crash of rubble and debris liberates Skaar from one human captor, but puts him
Inspiring and uplifting, a true delight for young readers. Bear Creek Elementary School is getting ready to put on a talent show. With a wide variety of possibilities, Deepa looks forward to enjoying singers, actors, ballerinas and maybe even a unicyclist in the upcoming event. But more than anything, Deepa wants to dance for her
A glossy and original technothriller. Sometimes it feels like we’re all prisoners, confined or restricted by our situation or our limitations. It could be illness, grief, ignorance, or perhaps something more tangible. For Raphael Lennon, his prison is a one-mile stretch of neighborhood in Los Angeles. Within the threatening border of four boundary streets, Raphael
Will spark flames of wistfulness in all of us. The Homecoming opens up in early 1945, where we become closely acquainted with Gaudias Poulin. More than five decades of working a harsh, unforgiving land and barely chiseling out an existence has left Gaudias sick and tired, both physically and emotionally. In desperate need of a
Even for a career assassin who’s been in his share of trouble, David Grant finds himself in as threatening a situation as any he’s seen. After an assignment gone wrong in Central America, David is taken captive by a friend-turned-rival. A former military man trained by the Soviet Army, Igor Volkov has no shortage of
Masterfully pairs an intelligently written and nimbly paced plot with relevant social issues. Jake Bendel may have a cushy white-collar career as a civil engineer, but he’s no stranger to getting his hands dirty. Not one to shy away from hard work, Jake keeps his nose to the grindstone as he labors to create affordable
