Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Little Tea is a heartwarming tale of friendship that is sure to ignite conversation. Times change, but do people ever really change? Celia Wakefield gets a call from a friend in need, and she takes the opportunity to leave her husband and the stresses of life behind in California and travel back to the South […]
Garth Pettersen has taken great care to honor the historical realism of the Viking age. It is difficult being the middle son of a polarizing king. Some want to honor you and others want to slit your throat. Harald ‘Harefoot’ takes this all in stride. Rather than fight for his father’s title or bribe people
A wickedly funny entry in the chick-lit arena. Breeda Looney’s life is at a standstill. She left her career behind to care for her dying mother. Two years have passed, but Breeda is finding it difficult to move on. While going through some of her mother’s things she discovers an old birthday card, seemingly from
Where does a hero come from? Aliya Remva is desperate to discover the answer so that she might one day become a hero. “Sometimes they are chosen, sometimes they are destined, and sometimes they are raised to be heroes.” If her friend, Danny is to be trusted, then there is yet hope for little Aliya.
With candid writing and plenty of intense action, Sucker Punch is sure to please. Flight school for aspiring airline pilots can be expensive, so for 18 year old Johnny Mack, joining the Army in 1971 seems like a reasonable concession. Unfortunately, Johnny gets much more than flying experience when he is shipped off to Vietnam.
Doniga’s strong character is an example for every human on earth who hopes to leave the planet in better shape for future generations. Wolf Girl: Finding Myself in the Wild is a coming of age biography that is as entertaining as any fiction tale. Young Doniga finds that she just doesn’t fit in with the
The Assassin’s Case is bursting with action and suspense. What is a man to do when his life is ruined by a notorious criminal? Pursue justice? Exact revenge? What if said criminal seems to exist above the law, completely untouchable? For Grant Sawyer, this bleak scenario is reality. Sixteen years have passed since a coordinated
In a fictional story that reads like real life, Terence is a novelist who has just penned his first successful book. Facts come to light that reveal that his fictitious political novel is actually based on the real life escapades of Britain’s new prime minister. Careers are jeopardized from the fallout. Coincidentally, after picking up
The Tear Jar incorporates historical elements into a fictional story that will conquer any reader’s quest for adventure! When Alexander the Great devastates the town that young Nicholas lives in, he loses more than just his hometown. His family is taken captive as slaves. Showing extraordinary resilience and determination for his age, twelve year old
Readers will want to savor every bit of Dictates of the Heart. Some might say that Adora Amadi leads a privileged life, but first impressions don’t tell the whole story. Reality is more complex. True, Adora is an attractive young woman with amazing prospects, including a much sought after scholarship. Her father is a successful
A wickedly entertaining story for anybody who has ever wanted to break free. “If you want something, you’ll have to take a risk or two.” Iskra is no risk taker. She lives in Gishin, a town built on the safety of its citizens. True, there is little variety in Gishin: folks have the same haircut,
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 most enjoyable new poetry book in years! I’m just going to say it: From The Bowels Of My Heart is a book you should buy a paper copy of and keep in your bathroom. Partly because the poems are brief, and partly because the illustrations deserve to be seen on actual paper, and partly
Props to Larry Baum. Al and Bo are great friends. Together they play ball at the playground. However, tossing a ball is only the beginning. Their adventure quickly escalates to an event that is exciting for children and adults alike! Who would even imagine that a book could be written that uses only two letter
Romance and plot abound in this sizzling new thriller. Jack looks young for his age, so at 23 he is sent back to high school as an undercover government operative. The goal is to learn about Maxwell Sparr, son of an untouchable crime boss. Jack succeeds in getting close to Maxwell but gets even closer
The 21st Century Voter Guide to Candidate Assessment provides an in depth look at recent trends on voting behaviors in the United States. The book is designed as a guide for the country’s newest voters to help them avoid pitfalls and navigate the complex modern political landscape. The book, which reads in many ways like
Sure to satisfy even the most finicky reader. Willem Harrow is the bastard son of the feared and revered immortal Harrowlord. Just shy of 21 years, Willem’s days are numbered. Every son of the Harrowlord must face their father in a duel on their 21st birthday. If the challenger can last just five minutes against
Every Grain of Sand demonstrates the resilience of humans. Every Grain of Sand is a dramatic memoir that takes readers on one man’s journey from despair and addiction to freedom and love. It would be an understatement to say that David Wichman had a difficult childhood, having endured sexual abuse coupled with religious hypocrisy when
The Truth Within is a real life coming of age story crafted into a memoir. Leonard Cachola recounts his experiences, large and small, as he seeks answers to life’s biggest questions and, ultimately, acceptance. He endures the death of his father, a devastating cancer diagnosis, job loss, relationship troubles, and religious disappointment. To balance out
Memories Lost is a fast paced and intelligent thriller that is sure to please. Mia Collins was in a terrible car accident leaving her without any memories of her life. Her husband, Hugh, has been supportive throughout the ordeal. He allows Mia space as she adjusts to a marriage and a career that she can’t
Children that suffer from social anxiety, shyness or excessive worrying are sure to benefit greatly. Kayla Thomas isolates herself out of fear that she will not be accepted. She sits by herself at lunchtime rather than asking her schoolmates if she can sit with them. She hides during gym class so that she won’t have
Summit is a grand city that caters to its winged residents. For Maewyn, a gifted Story Weaver, having a rare talent and matchless beauty are not fulfilling enough. She wants it all! Or rather, her family wants it all: money, prestige and influence. Her harsh and unforgiving family are pushing Maewyn into an alliance that
The Latecomers is life affirming and beautiful. “For twenty years, we’d been good together…” Charlie and Maggie Latecomer are both on their second marriage. Maggie is an artist, happily settled into retired life after corporate America. Charlie helps make ends meet by working with his hands. Charlie is madly in love with Maggie, his goddess,
An exciting mix of fantasy and suspense. Revenge fuels Sigmund the infamous sorcerer. Putting into action an evil long-term plan, Sigmund kidnaps Rayne, the young Crown Prince of Corylus, and changes his name to Wren. A magical wire is fused to the boy’s spine and all his memories are lost. Wren, now rendered mute, is
