Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
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 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
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
A first-rate thriller that wrestles with controversial issues and comes off victorious. Jaylen Williams is a good guy that got mixed up with some bad people. His mistakes may be in the past, but having left his wife to bring a baby into the world by herself and raise their son alone for 18 months
A nimble work of time-travel fiction that brims with complexity and drama The City is under attack, but the aggressors in this malicious battle originate from elements within. The Supreme has been locked away, awaiting trial for the crimes she committed against unwilling humans. However, her unrestrained and influential supporters remain passionate about android dominance.
A deeply chilling and tightly controlled psychological fiction novel. For some people, life is more difficult than for others. Charlie West is one of those people. Plagued by compartmentalized memories from a tortured childhood, Charlie wears emotional scars every day as he struggles to exist within what most would consider normal parameters. A lifetime of
Unease prevails in this bizarre domestic thriller. “My name is Zoe Hearty, and I am a killer, but I am not a monster.” Locked away in some shady institution, Zoe is left with nothing but her overwhelming guilt over events largely out of her control. At least, that is her side of the story. Without
A clever legal thriller led by an intelligent, compassionate woman. After a devastating career setback, former Assistant District Attorney Miranda Quinn finally has something to get excited about. Though not practicing law in the traditional sense, Miranda’s popular legal-themed blog and podcast have gained enough attention to land her a lucrative daytime TV deal. And
This psychological horror novel will infect your mind and refuse to leave. When Johnny Hawk walks in on his wife committing the ultimate act of betrayal, he knows he needs a change. Joined in a marriage that has been slowly decaying and bound to a business partner he loathes, Johnny decides to completely step out
An immensely compelling story of well-placed subterfuge and intrigue. Would you rather be running from a life filled with fear and secrets or wake up in an unfamiliar hospital after a terrible accident that resulted in the loss of all traces of memory from the last nine years of your life? Veronica (Vonny) Kwan doesn’t
Astute and intelligent. As a competent, no-nonsense pediatrician, Dr. Erica Rosen has always taken her vow to do no harm quite seriously. This uncompromising approach, to protect the vulnerable children in her care, sometimes puts her at odds with caregiving families and fellow medical professionals. When a young epileptic patient arrives at the ER, Dr.
A time-bending thriller of epic proportions. Madison Taylor is the founder of the world’s first and only time travel tourism company. Able to shuttle guests to wherever on earth and whenever in time they desire, The Taylor Travel Group is the product of tireless scientific research by Madison’s father combined with a relentless desire to
Are you tired of the same old literary tropes and overused genres? Are you in the mood for a novel that is truly original, one that will make you question everything you thought you knew about literature? If so, Girl in the Sky, And Other Lies by J. A. Hailey is a book that you
Casey does for Pennsylvania what King does for Maine Jackie may be an imaginative boy in a town where strange occurrences aren’t really that strange, but being tasked with a serious assignment by the Queen of the fairies crosses the line of sanity. Or does it? An odd blue dog follows Jackie around town, but
An edgy and resolute thriller. Lauren Kaine literally feels her happiness slip through her fingers when she can’t save her husband from plummeting off a bridge into a raging river. As his hand slips from hers, her wedding band slides off her finger, a metaphor for her fading peace and serenity. Losing her husband is
Niral Solanke has a few things to work out, and he’s going to need some help. The only problem is that everyone seems to want something from him. A decent man forced to make some impossible choices, Niral works out some shady deals, pulls off deep deceptions and participates in heinous crimes, all against his
A true literary triumph. Fresh off a tour in Iraq, Sergeant JP Grimm has his wife back in his arms at last and can finally enjoy the sound of his son’s laughter in person. But for this no-nonsense Marine, civilian life isn’t quite what he thought it would be. He finds it difficult to connect
Why would a man of considerable wealth choose a life of reclusion, completely cut off from the outside world? For some 20 years, the mysterious Wynne Lift has taken up residence in a cave known as The Castle Tower. How did he build a home in such a remote location? What kind of mental state
An emotional rollercoaster that will have you shouting and crying the whole way, but loving the stormy ride. “I’d known it was going to be awful when Mom died, but I never imagined things could slide to these depths.” Chloe Vanderbrooke has more on her plate than most sixteen-year-olds could ever imagine. Besides watching her
An illuminating adventure story with strong themes of friendship. The small town of Danville Heights boasts lovely scenery, spirited Friday night football games, a robust sense of community, and a complicated history. Though generally viewed as a great place to put down roots and raise a family, the town is not without its dark secrets.
K.J. Corchoran is an assiduous journalist, viewing his field as a critical counterbalance to government overreach and corruption. Although public opinion for the media has soured, K.J. throws himself into his work, even to the detriment of his homelife. His instinct to follow a lead, no matter how tenuous, leads him to a divorce proceeding
Just the right amount of suspense and peril. Beware of trusting the ice on a frozen lake! Cold-climate kids are raised with this solemn warning, but the Yoopers around Blackbird Lake take a more practical approach to the changing seasons. Fourteen-year-old Falc isn’t from Hillson Falls, or the Upper Peninsula at all, so he doesn’t
