Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
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.
What is love, truly? And how can we best express it? Morhaf Al Achkar’s A Love Attempt: Your Step-By-Step Action Guide to Develop Your Love Competence is an in-depth self-help manual that seeks to demonstrate how each individual has the capacity for love. The book is divided into four broad chapters that offer a definition
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
A drama-filled, uncomplicated romance. Brynn Stark’s high school days are almost over and college with friends is just beyond the horizon. Appearance is everything in a small town like Birchwood Grove, so for Brynn, turning 18 and moving away from home can’t come soon enough. Her parents are on the brink of divorce, her best
President Alfred Bagshaw has been murdered inside the walls of the iconic White House. Shock and despair threaten to overtake Agent Robert Down, Director of the Secret Service, but he manages to put aside his emotions to take control of the unfolding scene. Vice President Green arrives and is assured that the perpetrator will be
The action and suspense move as quickly as a Bugatti on a fresh tank of gas! Special Agent Christopher Odacio counts himself lucky to have landed a career in the FBI and enjoys his small town life with his wife. But everything in Kole county isn’t as peaceful as its country ambiance might suggest. Odacio
A wonderful book that sparks imagination and curiosity. Brandon’s family takes him to vibrant Hong Kong to see the sights and also to visit with his extended family. However, before the plane even lands Brandon catches a glimpse of something more thrilling than his parents imagined he would. What begins as a brief flash of
The Hangman is back and he has nothing to lose. His wife and son have been murdered and his supposed friends betrayed him. But the Hangman is not without options. “If I must be alone, then I will truly be alone. I will end all life on this miserable planet.” With the Power Ring in
Debajo writes with a calm poise and a steady hand. West Africa is a land rich with culture and steeped in tradition. King Jide Adelani has helmed the peace of his people with surrounding tribes. His greedy half-brother, Prince Olise, is now threatening that peace. Jide seeks counsel and guidance where he can, but an
A breathtaking thriller that stretches across an entire century. For many people, family is one of the strongest ties that bind. But for Cynthia Graham, the tie to her gambling addicted father feels more like a cumbersome restraint, at least when he’s asking for more money to help settle his debts. Cynthia lost her mother
Tom and Judy Whicker are among the lucky citizens that survived the Age of Cleansing. Now, in the 57th Year under the leadership of The Ordained Liberating Party, the couple joins in with fellow countrymen to celebrate all that The Federation Britannia has to offer. However, nothing on this obedient island happens without order, consistency
An exceptional book for pre-readers and beginning readers. When Mr. and Mrs. Brown build their farm, they realize that it is lonely without animals. So, one by one, the animals begin to arrive. From a horse and a cow to a puppy and a duck, a variety of animals slowly populate the evolving farm, much
Fans of Jane Austen are in for an indulgent treat. Ah, the Regency era! A time of beauty, refinement and grace. A time of grand balls, horse drawn carriages and letters painstakingly written with quill pens. For Susan Smithson, these are the most significant years of her life. Susan was born with stunning good looks
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
A wonderful message of diversity, centered firmly on tolerance and love. Not all families are alike, and helping young children to realize this early on can lead them to become more tolerant as they grow up. A Handful of Buttons displays a wide array of family units, including large families, small families, biracial families, separated
A moving work that masterfully builds to a dramatic conclusion. “I began as a witness of a faulty structure embedded in the basement of a safe place. This is what we crave — a secure home we build ourselves. Even with dilemma.” This is just a sample of the vivid imagery present in This I
A brand new band has been formed by a group of canine pals. They’ve got singers and a few cool instruments including a tambourine, a saxophone, drums and guitars. They even have a fun name, Dog Band. It looks like the band is ready to go, except for one small problem… they can’t decide which
An engaging and exciting tale, truly the perfect approachable fantasy. King Eyrhill of Predonia is a caring father and an admired leader, loved by nobody more than his daughter, Brie. So Brie is absolutely shattered when enemy forces invade her city and muder her family, including the King. Terrified, confused and angry, she hopes for
Crickets is a true nail-biter that will keep you on the edge of your seat. With a fresh pair of eyes and a rare female perspective, Detective Sam Ellis is new to the team in Paige, Ohio. Trying to get a feel for her fellow officers and the small town, Sam begins nosing around in
Does the end justify the means? This philosophical question is one explored steadily in Daniel Micko’s Predator / Nomad. Dr. Jordan Roberts is a bit of a prodigy in her field of medicine, specifically genetics. An invitation to an exclusive party is her ticket into the inner circle of Saudi royalty. Jordan is offering a
A compelling romance with as much depth and allure as the ocean itself. Isolated by the surrounding ocean, the island Zaria grew up on is the only world she has ever known. Thus, when a strange boy washes ashore one day, she can’t even imagine where he came from. Keeping his existence a secret, for
A surprisingly sweet and spooky story. Raising a family in a tiny home in New York has its challenges. An inheritance gives Kelly and Tom a chance to begin a new life with their son TJ in a small midwestern town. Unfortunately, a drunk driver cruelly rips Tom from Kelly and TJ, leaving the widowed
