Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
An imaginative frog named Babak lives in an average pond called Seacity. Although he is a bookworm, Babak fancies himself an adventurer. Soon enough, a real adventure finds Babak when he discovers an ominous message on a puzzling scroll. He and some friends embark on a journey above the safety and familiarity of the water […]
“They did not have a plan, and with only a few days to formulate one, if they failed, America might too.” This is just a typical problem for Jerry in his crazy life. His ex-wife is a constant pain and his old drinking habit threatens to overtake him. However, his wild friends (with names like
A map locked away in an old archive sends Aurora and her brother Kars on a hike, searching the length of a hidden cable line up a mountain. Along with a close friend, they discover a long abandoned mine filled with lifeless machines. The machines stand as a reminder of a rebellion that the people
Cattie by Megan King is a bleak story about a young woman who yearns for more than her traditional rural life has to offer. Her parents work hard to care for the family and expect Cattie to shoulder the burden by marrying. Marry she does, though tragedy soon befalls the groom. Cattie, however, is no
Lacey Winters is a single, career-minded woman. But when she finds herself unexpectedly pregnant and completely unaware of who the father is, her entire world is flipped upside down. Not only is her personal life upended, but having just landed a huge business contract with the Sanctity of Marriage Coalition, even her career is in
Ben (Bennet) Fitzwilliam is an accomplished journalist who experienced the horror of 9/11 firsthand. His marriage is failing and he is no longer what one would consider young. With just the clothes on his back, Ben leaves his job and apartment in New York City and returns to his childhood home hoping for some relief
Get out your shovels and get ready to dig deep! The Message for the Last Days is not a light read or a broad surface explanation of biblical prophecy. By quoting or citing hundreds of scriptures, referencing numerous historical incidents and providing logical deductions, this book takes you on a journey from Genesis to Revelation.
Strange things are transpiring in the small town of Enville, Connecticut, and high school student Lanie Adams finds herself in the middle of it all. When Lanie first sees apparitions in her home, she endeavors to get to the bottom of it. But what begins as a simple episode of ghost hunters leads to an
The drama will leave you breathless and aching for more! Remembering First Love is a charming faith based romance novel. Carina Rivera is 20 year-old single Cuban woman of faith living in southern Florida. She could be described as wayward, but contrite. On the day of her beloved older sister’s wedding Carina vows to return
Atoranth is falling apart. Young Josiah Locke is employed abroad after his country’s demise as a result of a mysterious plague and subsequent political assassination. Loyal to his family and home, Josiah is determined to cut off an advancing enemy before they overtake Edenfield, Atoranth’s most ancient city. What’s more, if the Continuum Column (a
The Ghost Sensitive will keep you up at night for at least two reasons. Firstly, because you’re quickly drawn into the story and just can’t put the book down. Secondly, because your pulse will race with fear at every strange sound that disrupts the stillness of night. From the first chapter, you realize that even
Backpacking With Dinosaurs is not your average dino adventure story. Four high school friends get together to embark on a daring journey many years after graduation. The group, known affectionately as the Granolas, have led mostly unexceptional adult lives. Sadie, the lone success of the group, was bullied relentlessly as a teen. The story moves
A simple heist goes wrong leaving Kyris at the mercy of a tough and unmerciful man. Desperate for an income to care for his sisters, he reluctantly comes under the employ of a curious man named Caldir. Kyris has a blatant ulterior motive and that suits his boss fine, as he has some secrets of
The story of Grandpa Bunny is a melancholy tale of dementia that is delivered in a manner that both educates and comforts children who have to deal with that difficult situation in their family. Grandbunny Ben is at first confused by Granpa’s unusual actions, but soon learns how he can help his grandfather. The artwork
Patrick Canning’s tale The Colonel and the Bee is an action-filled adventure for readers of all ages. Beatrix is a barely teen-aged acrobat performing in a traveling circus. She is unusually perceptive and sharp tongued, much to the ire of her cruel boss, Ziro. The subject of frequent whippings, Beatrix longs for adventure and a
Empathy. It’s something we all feel to one extent or another. This book is directed primarily toward people who feel empathy intuitively, involuntarily and intensely… people referred to as empaths. Not sure if this applies to you? Julie Swift offers a checklist to help you discern if you fit this label. On Being an Empath
Otta and Erl are twins born to a people filled with superstitions. Otta is a headstrong female who is proud to be different from the petty females in her village of Atwood. Erl is sensitive and deliberate. At the Weird Day festivities Erl has an unusual encounter that leaves him bereft of his memories. Meanwhile
When Tay is born, Deja’s family, and her role in it, change. As a new big sister, she is given a present. Her gift is none other than a shirt and cape that make her a Super Big Sister! This new costume helps her to realize that she has the power to fulfill her new
Once upon a time… It is 1922, era of the flapper and the speakeasy. Meet 24 year old Elsie Jacobs, a beautiful and charismatic socialite. Elsie’s favorite pastime is charming men into professing their love for her, just to cast them aside and move on to the next. When Elsie cruelly rebuffs George, a potential
Luc is a rogue with a particular penchant for surfing and an attachment to the physical plane. Cate is an aspiring actress who is nurturing both a fledgling career and a secret desire to rid herself of the Hollywood lifestyle. Looking for answers, Cate steps into the undulating waters of the Pacific Ocean. A guardian
In this book, Denise Wijayaratne details 23 things that confident people don’t do. Each chapter explains one of the points briefly, sometimes in just a few paragraphs, and some of them also include examples or charts to help emphasize the point. Toward the end of each chapter there is an additional feature, called Amazingness Keys.
Broken (Falling Into Focus: Book 1) by Laura L. Anderson is an intriguing thriller with romantic underpinnings. The story revolves around Vincent Black, a anger-prone cop and his erstwhile college friend Olivia Reznick. Olivia is a free-spirit with an infectious love for life and a desperate need for attention. Vincent struggles to raise his daughter
Lance Pototschnik tells the captivating and humorous tale of a man pursing his dream. The story centers around the author’s outrageous idea for getting his movie, Quarter Life Crisis, produced. Far more effort is expended in not producing the movie, however, than would have gone into actually producing it. Throughout the book, the author is
It began as a baby, with a dog named Brownie. But Judi M. Roller’s love for animals certainly didn’t stop there. Her memoir not only spans decades but also features a variety of animals including dogs, cats, birds, squirrels, and even a monkey! One particularly interesting feature of His Name Was Brownie is the challenges
