Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Hyperreality mingles with tactile truths. Geoff is one of the lucky few, or at least that’s what he’s been told. Six years have passed since the deadly Nergal Virus spurred forward-thinking civic leaders to take dramatic action, quickly separating the infected from the healthy. While the virus took the lives of billions, a countless number […]
An epic story that boasts a classic fairy tale feel, an intellectual bite and a heaping portion of wit. The family Sosunov are the keepers of an important legacy, protecting the residents of their small fishing village, Fortitude, from malignant witches who prey upon innocent dreamers. Generations of Sosunovs have toiled and sacrificed to keep
A breezy romance with spirited characters and a gentle story arc. Ah, small town living. The very notion conjures images of unassuming homes with white picket fences, friendly neighbors watering their prized rose bushes, and the ideal place to put down roots and start a family. But not everyone has such shimmering sentimentality when thinking
A fresh, energetic story that is ready to bewitch and enchant. A landslide that nearly costs him his life proves to be a double-edged sword for Skaar, a powerful rarkyn who has been imprisoned by some crafty human magic. The wild crash of rubble and debris liberates Skaar from one human captor, but puts him
Inspiring and uplifting, a true delight for young readers. Bear Creek Elementary School is getting ready to put on a talent show. With a wide variety of possibilities, Deepa looks forward to enjoying singers, actors, ballerinas and maybe even a unicyclist in the upcoming event. But more than anything, Deepa wants to dance for her
Love, joy and happiness radiate from the pages. There is almost nothing more exciting for a family than the birth of a child. And it’s no surprise that being a mother, particularly to a brand new baby, can be even more overwhelming than a full-time job. But this job doesn’t stop just because mom has
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
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
A delectable fantasy-romance set in a disturbingly altered future. It’s not a matter of will they or won’t they, but rather, when will they come together to put aside past hurts and bruised egos and finally tackle the dangers that are both pushing them together and threatening to tear them apart. Sylphine is like a
A gratifying ending to a trilogy that is well-worth reading. In a world where legends and lore abound and monsters rule the day, young princess Galayne finds herself in another thorny predicament. Carted off against her will to an unknown destination, she has no idea what challenges lie ahead for her or her people back
An intelligent and fast-moving collection of hard-won and thoughtful advice. What kind of person are you? Do you thrive under compassionate leadership, or do you find that people often look to you for direction? If the latter is true in your case, improving your leadership skills in a rapidly changing environment is not only beneficial,
Loyalty is a noble quality indeed! When paired with youthful recklessness, however, these two potent qualities serve to get Galayne into one difficult situation after another. After rushing through a portal to save her close friend from an uncertain fate, Galayne finds herself alone on an untidy planet, Earth. Left with no choice but to
Original and compelling. Postcards From Beyond Reality: The Selected Poems of Michael Daniels by Bernard Jan is a clever collection of postcard-sized snippets of thought and reverie wrought from the mind of fictional skateboarding teen, Michael Daniels. The thematic elements weave through topics ranging from grief, loss, and heartbreak to beauty, peace, and wistfulness. As
An intricately drawn tale teeming with color and life. Bogudos isn’t an easy place to grow up in, and none of its citizens are immune to the corrupt acts of the ruling class. Nobody knows this better than Erevan, a mercenary’s son with a chip on his shoulder. Ready to pick a fight at all
Goofy, charming and brimming with heart. Toby is a good dog. Or at least, he was a good dog. Everything changed the day the cat moved in next door. In an apparent act of neighborliness, the cat invites Toby to roam their neighborhood together. Reluctantly, Toby leaves his familiar yard and experiences freedom for the
Drummond is the quintessential middle-schooler. He has a penchant for cold pizza and sleeping in. His grades are average on a good day and he tends to procrastinate on things that aren’t his passion. And more than anything, he just wants to find a place to fit in. A unique opportunity to join the high
How is a seven-year-old girl to survive when she finds herself alone in the woods with no idea of who or where she is? With little in the way of survival skills, she won’t last long on her own. Since she has no place to hide, the young child is vulnerable to attacks from menacing
A thrilling science-fiction book that young teens will find incredibly relatable. “Your destiny has been set since the moment of your conception.” For Alyx Eris, the foreordained calling as a keeper of the watch is one she heartily embraces. Alyx lets nothing get in the way of protecting time, and she takes the assignment to
Extra-earth military fiction at it’s best. Interplanetary relationships between humans and other species have proven to be both beneficial and catastrophic. Xenophobia persists no matter how many light years you travel, but thousands of years of innovation and technology have been a saving grace for humans. The cost of advancements in health and science is
An unstoppable and absorbing force of nature. Is 24 too young for a mid-life crisis? If so, something else is seriously going wrong in the otherwise tidy mind of Briar Rose “Buggy” Pierce. Crippling nightmares stalk her in her sleep. Terrifying hallucinations leave her afraid to trust anything while she’s awake. Her drinking is getting
A futuristic new adult mystery with dynamic characters and plenty of action. Despite every effort to distance herself from her prominent family, Zoey Cardinal is bequeathed a unique inheritance upon her Great Aunt’s death. But what is a teen girl supposed to do with an A.I. android that is programmed for protection detail and police
An intriguing young adult story that holds nothing but possibilities. For Mischa Kenning-Elliott, almost everything is a serious matter. Her health? She’s got Lupus, so it’s no joke. Schoolwork? She’s a smart girl, focused on getting into her first choice university. Her love life? Well, not everything can be serious. She’s had boyfriends along the
The perfect blend of menace and fun. Years of serving a fickle master has fashioned Amalina Dalca into a clever young woman who allows her curiosity more freedom than ever before. More world-wise than the scared girl who was pressed into service so long ago, Amalina has developed an ambitious spirit, shedding the once knee-buckling
A motivating picture book designed to inspire healthy choices. Sloth is more than your average dragon. So much more, in fact, that he can no longer fly. Even standing upright is a challenge for this severely overweight dragon. Content with his lazy life, Sloth is surprised when a courageous dwarf enters his mountain hideout. The
