Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Right away in the first scene, it is clear that Maddie May is a young girl that suffers from social anxiety. Her shy nature really presents a problem for her when she witnesses the class bully, Jamie, pulling a potentially harmful practical joke on the teacher. To make matters worse, Jamie threatens Maddie May, forcing […]
Dave Walker adds unexpected depth and intrigue to the storyline. Tera, like all of the inhabitants of Missio, is never without her spark, a glowing counterpart that is widely used in communication. Since sparks disintegrate when the person they associate with dies, it seems like an impossibility when Tera finds a still-living spark by itself.
Lauren Trickey demonstrates great talent and creativity in her writing. Despite a host of jealousies and differences that exist between them, a group of teenage girls that attend the same school are drawn together by a special bond. They all share a unique and unimaginable quality: Magic runs through their veins. After a powerful witch
With his dying breath, Ella’s grandfather urges her to find a hidden box but to be cautious about whom to trust. Only Ella has been told about the hidden box, not her uncle, not her mother, and not her grandmother. Why would he entrust this secret only to Ella? Adamant about honoring his wishes, Ella
Michelle Tate’s story would make a refreshingly delightful addition to any child’s bookshelf. “What do you want to be when you grow up?” That question, found on the first page of the book, lays the groundwork for an important message. As children we likely all had that question posed to us, and our answers undoubtedly
Fallible is a relatable story of a man struggling, but coping with the help of his friends, family, and faith. Any pre-flight safety briefing on an airplane tells you to first secure your own oxygen mask and then attend to others—because you’re no help to others if you’re dead! For Kyle Jones, he learned this
The Order of the Key is a real treat for anybody. Jacklyn ‘Jacks’ Madison is at a milestone in life, her eighteenth birthday! After an emotionally exhausting day at school where she dominated at a track meet and then punched a bully in the face, Jacks hopes for a calm evening with her mom and
The Greatest of These by Lori Morrison is one woman’s recollection of an extremely difficult life cut short, that of her husband Leigh and his impact on those around him. Both Leigh and Lori’s less than ideal upbringings mold them into the adults that they become: The raging anger from Leigh’s manipulative father and the
Sandra Vasher is a talented author who shines in the fantasy genre. Sisters of the Perilous Heart takes place thousands of years in the future, AAH (After the Arrival of Humans) on a planet called Keplar. A highly engineered virus from Earth, dubbed the Immortality Virus, causes fever, aches, fatigue, confusion, and for many, endless
[The Conman] will make you laugh and cry, as you root for Conor all the way. “Since second grade, Conor Nash had lived with a single purpose: to be a big-league pitcher.” For many years, this laser-like focus propels Conor forward. Baseball is his lifeblood, his lover, his addiction. Although he attains some minor success
Rick Munday is a devoted husband and father with a penchant for the stars. He is passionate about his career as an Assistant Professor of Astrophysics. So when the opportunity presents itself to jet off from California to D.C. to potentially earn a research grant, Rick is ecstatic. Little does he know that it isn’t
Death by Midnight is everything a spy novel should be. Anna Goode is just your typical smarter-than-Einstein high schooler. She may not be popular but she sure is clever. Anna enjoys taking things apart and reassembling them with upgraded technological enhancements. For example, who wouldn’t want a pair of camera sunglasses? To avoid being bullied
Element of Danger is a spellbinding mystery. Although not a professional detective, Jenny risked her life to expose the secrets that for many years kept her family apart. Now, three months later, the dust has begun to settle and she has settled into a comfy life. Jenny is relieved that her criminal father is in
More than a decade ago, Lily Sommer left home abruptly for college to pursue a career in photography. In her haste to get away, she severed a long term romantic entanglement. When an unexpected death in the family brings Lily back to her small hometown of Sterling Wood, sorting through a lifetime of family belongings
Sean Kachmarski has done an amazing job detailing his emotional personal marathon. Sean Kachmarski has not always been a runner. A kidney stone changed the course of his life. Okay, not the stone itself, but the realization that he was approaching middle age and was not in optimal health. With a family to care for,
Remember Me When the Moon Hangs Low is a perfect fusion of romance and suspense. After a failed decade-long marriage, Lana Ross is finally ready to move on with her life. She has a fantastic job as a magazine editor for Boulder Essence. Out on assignment for an article about tourism in Colorado, Lana meets
“Nothing took me off course, as there was no course.” The Strawberry Road takes readers on a circuitous journey with no definable route. The story includes the musings and observations of a wanderer contemplating their place in the vast universe. The book is partly poetry and partly elegant prose. For readers, the pace will be
Link Wilfley’s story is a must read for aspiring athletes. In the Sin Bin by Link Wilfley is a lively collection of memories and musings tied together with a load of camaraderie, a bit of sacrifice and ultimately a healthy dose of commitment. The account is a globetrotting affair including a vibrant cadre of players
Enough clever clues and shocking twists to satisfy even the most ambitious amateur sleuth! Not everyone has a great relationship with their family. So when Henry Smith left his father, the Old Bastard, behind in the North Carolina Mountains, he was inclined to never look back. Ten years as a range detective on the Colorado
The Kingdom of God Continues is an informative exposition of the many facets of the beautiful Kingdom of God. The 18 chapters help readers examine different features such as grace, the Father of the Kingdom, and how to connect with the Kingdom. Jeff Lowe employs staccato bursts of information sandwiched between scriptural texts. The book
Element of Secrecy is a fiendishly readable modern mystery! Jenny O’Rourke, now known as Tricia Keller, has been in witness protection for most of her life. When she was just a child, her brother was killed in a shootout that occurred on her family farm under mysterious circumstances. Jenny was whisked into protection and has
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.
Transference is wildly entertaining and difficult to put down. It is the 22nd century and transference is big business administered by the Church. The process allows a person’s consciousness to migrate from one body to another, over and over as needed. The potential to humanity is unlimited, but the Church isn’t altruistic in its choices.
A beautiful rising starlet is found dead with her body found resembling a scene from her movie. The death is officially ruled a suicide, but her closest friend from university doesn’t buy it. Years have passed, but there are still more questions than answers. Lexie Wyatt has a career writing articles for a magazine and
