Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
After years of fighting for what is right, Travis Holiday has taken a much-needed break. As the Iron Warrior—God’s fist in the war—time away from the mantle should offer him clarity and perspective. Instead, his unease hardens into doubt about who he is, who he was, and who he’s meant to become. But when you […]
A thrilling, beautifully constructed piece of fiction that is as clever as it is captivating. What would you do to save the one you love the most? For Ernest Decamps, the answer involves aligning with a secret society. But how does a brilliant engineer find himself in league with the Hermetic Order of the Golden
A mystery’s clever rhythm, a thriller’s propulsive momentum, and a stylish literary voice. The Petrarca name is basically synonymous with the northern Italian city of Parma, so when a Petrarca calls, you answer. Family patriarch Ettore, with his billionaire bank account and relentless pursuit of immortality, is known more for his financial prowess and family
This gritty western blends themes of existential and spiritual depth with old-fashioned monster horror. The blazing trauma of unintentionally taking a life refuses to fade for former sheriff Jake Dawson. But from his dusty frontier home in Oak Bluff, there is little time to address what burdens the soul. Once a man who lived only
A memorable tale about moments that leave a mark. Best friends Calvin and Derek don’t view their daily activities as reckless; to them, it’s just the standard chaos of boyhood adventures in their Connecticut town. A treehouse assembled with questionable construction techniques? Pretty solid work for 12‑year‑olds. Setting off fireworks with no adults in sight?
Harold’s speculative science-fiction novel is a mystical and philosophical journey into a world of secret tunnels and dark ambitions. Turning bitterness into something sweet always sounds poetic from a distance, but Ronan Core knows better. His life’s passion, a game he developed called Elysium Chess, has been stolen, years of work gone in an instant.
A raw, tender exploration of what it means to carry hurt and keep choosing to move forward. Stability isn’t easy to come by these days, so it’s no wonder Raphi Cohen has stayed with her manipulative, chaotic partner for far too long. But one disastrous Valentine’s dinner might snap the last thread tying their relationship
Opinionated, brash, insensitive, crude, and quite possibly the kind of voice people need now more than ever. Question: Markx – Perspectives in Philosophy is a provocative collection of essays that touts curiosity over arrogance and inquiry over dogmatism. Without sanding down a single edge, Lawrence Q. Markx tackles 33 questions ranging from the “isms” that
It may be a small town, but Full Moon Cay has its share of big issues. Nobody feels the burden of these issues more than Tommy Jurczyk, the son of a family struggling to hold onto the past while embracing the future. Perpetually unsettled in his own skin, Tommy spirals into a physical altercation with
A sharply written, procedurally inflected political thriller. Serving in a law enforcement agency that dates back more than 200 years sounds prestigious, but United States Park Police Sergeant Lowri Pritchard experiences a different reality. Today’s official order of business? Pumping water off of flooded D.C. streets. But her morning shifts from grunt work to gruesome
Mikaila Emery’s life seems quite ordinary until she encounters a brilliant manifestation of holiness in a dreamlike vision. There, she sees her best friend get in a terrible car accident: With a cavalier attitude toward both her safety and her faith, Mikaila’s friend Chara climbs into an SUV thinking, “I could put my seatbelt on,
Once an ardent supporter of his chosen political faction, former virtue marketing professional Adam Brand is now adrift. He has no motivation, no direction, no job, and no prospects. Jaded by the antics of right-wing conservatives and unimpressed with left-leaning supporters, Adam is done with the flawed parties that ruined the country that once was.
At the tail end of a lackluster high school career, Calvin McShane is stumbling toward college with more questions than confidence. He’s a competent athlete, but rarely the star. He has friends, but often feels out of place. His family isn’t broken, but it’s far from the glossy picture of 90s domestic bliss. And his
A festive book sure to get you into the holiday spirit. Delaware at Christmas: The First State in a Merry State narrows the broad topic of one of America’s favorite holidays into a localized journey with roots stretching back to the 17th century. Whether Swedish, Irish, German, or Polish immigrants, intrepid settlers brought their own
Sharp literary fiction laced with tension, the story maintains an atmospherically suspenseful tone. Noel Walker is a walking contradiction. Socially attuned yet reliant upon personal space, he lives in one of America’s most crowded metropolitan areas. His opinions on artificial intelligence run hot and strong, but his family includes an AI-operated robocat. And he craves
Walk a Mile in My Shoes – Surviving Life’s Challenges is a dramatic first-person account of the wild twists and turns in Paul Bradford’s life. With roots as a Southern boy coming of age in the 1960s, Bradford’s heartwrenching story spans some seven decades of internal and external upheaval. For readers who can handle conflict,
Notorious bandit Santo Valdez is dead, and his merciless successor, El Diablo, brings more trouble for the Western Lands than his name suggests. The reading of Valdez’s will promises a fortune to his gang, but the treasure is buried and concealed in a riddle that will frustrate El Diablo for years to come. In this
A blunt of social commentary, tossed with tobacco, and rolled up with biting sarcasm. Today’s world isn’t ready for Danny McAllister. Then again, Danny McAllister isn’t ready for the world, either. What rubs people the wrong way isn’t his songwriting talent, his international name recognition, or his ability to charm any woman. No, it’s more
In Las Vegas, informants learn the hard truth that snitches get stitches. Or in Myra Taylor’s case, shot and buried in the desert. An unfortunate setback for the FBI as they try to build a case against Sonny Holman, Leon Benuzzi, and Boris Krakov. Myra wasn’t the first casualty either, so the FBI needs to
For important covert missions, the UK relies on MI6, Israel has Mossad, and the CIA covers the US. While these agencies fill a need in their respective countries, they are often limited by national borders and nagging bureaucracy. But what about an international organization unbounded by government and unafraid of consequences? For Harry Fernández, a
An optimistic family drama with a warm Southern twist. It is Austin, 1986, and Lauren Eaton has no idea about the unforeseen visitor who just showed up at her birthday party. The celebration is also a commemoration of her sobriety, a feat that is put to the test when Stephanie Kingston knocks on the door.
An energizing story about navigating the disparities between expectation and reality. Across the globe, many lands boast incredible wealth, tremendous growth, and opportunities for diverse communities. Alongside these golden prospects, though, exist places with little chance for people to escape rampant poverty, injustice, oppression, and stagnation. Not one to be held back by limiting circumstances,
An upbuilding, honest account that takes readers on an invigorating journey of spiritual growth. Are you a Christian who wrestles with dark or shameful thoughts that can’t be eradicated with willpower? Does fear shape your interpretation of Scripture? Does happiness depend on others’ approval? Does lingering doubt persist? If so, you’ll appreciate the struggles of
Time may offer perspective, soften painful memories, and create opportunities to rebuild, but the Hart family is evidence that it does not heal all wounds. Once a thriving and joyful household, they are shattered by a series of devastating events. The family faces the heartbreak of multiple miscarriages, the tragic loss of the father in
