Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
A seedy thriller steeped in atmosphere and authenticity. Part-time PI Eddie O’Connell has long existed in the shadowy alleys of Chicago’s racetracks, betting parlors, and backroom deals. He’s gotten into a rhythm managing a growing family bar, but these days, he isn’t the center of attention. Most people would say Eddie was punching up when […]
From witchcraft to bloodlust and mad science to precognition, there are no boundaries in Miguel Angel Hernandez Jr.’s Halloween-worthy anthology, Nightfall Nightmares: Twelve Mysterious Tales. Hernandez demonstrates his versatility with the natural pairing of horror and mystery, providing readers with scary tales that are brimming with puzzles, riddles, and questions waiting to be answered. While
Interesting character dynamics deftly steer this slow-build military mystery. Eddie Profar used to imagine his future as a golden rock star, but his reality is a grudging draftee forced to freeze off his extremities near the DMZ. Teenage dreams usurped, Eddie adapts as well as anyone can to subzero Korean weather, forced proximity to strangers,
A steady flow of madcap antics and sardonic charm. Marshall Grissom could be described by some as a lovable oaf, but it definitely depends on who you ask. Marta took Marshall as a lover, but that doesn’t mean she’s fooled by his unthreatening manner. When things go wrong, and they always go wrong with these
A thought-provoking sequel that dives deep into the way our histories shape us. Soulmates are said to have an extraordinarily deep connection, but nothing can compare with the kinship shared by twins. Gavin DiMasi was born a twin and he might have found his soulmate in his wife, Katie, but when his brother dies, every
Hernandez employs highly emotive words to create a frightening atmosphere. Dark turns and fiendish twists lurk behind every corner in Miguel Angel Hernandez Jr.’s collection of short stories, Twilight Perils. Meaty and macabre, the ghastly tales feature a myriad of evil characters that harbor dangerous secrets and ill intentions. Broadly horrific, this anthology dabbles in
A clever thriller whose scandalous secrets are too much to keep. No matter where he goes or how much time passes, Private Investigator Eddie O’Connell can’t seem to escape his past. It is 2020 and Eddie and his no-nonsense uncle are sucked back into the world of dangerous mobsters and VIP high-rollers. Partly out of
Westover takes management strategies to the next level. You can likely recall a generation of workers who often started out at a company, possibly their very first job, and stayed on until retirement. Known as lifers, those hardworking folks would put up with a lot on the job but employers could count on their dependability.
An intense, action-packed book that will haunt your nightmares. It’s been said that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. Griffin Knight, an unparalleled homicide detective, may be recuperating from physical injuries and emotional wounds earned back in Seattle, but his tenacity and sense of justice have never been sharper. So when someone begins to
A highly stylized novel that is not to be missed. Unable to move past the earth-shattering events in Astoria, Charlie West exists as a prisoner of his extraordinary circumstances. Plagued with guilt, grief, pain, and unrelenting nightmares, Charlie keeps mostly to himself and lives quietly among Portland’s vulnerable homeless population. And it’s no wonder Charlie
A gripping and exciting read that will make you feel like you are part of the action. It is his seventeenth birthday, and everything in the life of James Coffey seems to be in order. An evening of celebratory drinking with friends lands him in the usual trouble with his parents, but it’s nothing he
An emotionally charged drama that wades deeply through the waters of mental illness. Everyone has their demons to contend with, and for Neviah, taking on those demons has become her career. Not a therapist in the most traditional sense, Neviah uses her unusual ability to hack into the Other Side, a place where memories melt
A thoroughly plotted novel that promises to thrill and delight. Upstate New York is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. Skiing and snowboarding dominate the snowy winters, while hiking, mountain biking and paddling adventures fill the long summer days. It is on one of these sunny summer days that an amorous young couple stumbles across an unlikely
Philosophical Detective John Consequent has an unusual skill set, one that sometimes lands him a job with the Republic City Police Force. He may be selfish, stubborn and logical to a fault, but he’s got a stellar track record when it comes to helping the police solve their most vexing crimes. So the department calls
A story that will seize your attention and spike your anxiety. FBI Special Agent Cavanaugh does not take the wanton deaths of several thousand Americans lightly. So when multiple incidents result in a horrific number of fatalities, he’ll have to rely on his keen intuition to identify the real perpetrator. The first sign of trouble
Roberts deftly reshapes known history into exciting new territory. Quintus Sertorius is a man on a mission. Tired of the domination and influence of the Republic, he follows in his Roman father’s rebellious footsteps. Unsatisfied with nothing less than freedom for Iberia, Quintus lays plans for an assault and raises a formidable army. These actions
A well-reasoned series of political observations delivered from an intelligent and impassioned writer. Some books stir the mind, while others toy with emotions. Somewhat rare in the world of nonfiction, The Ranting of an Uneducated Reactionary unequivocally does both. Oscar Phillips’ astringent assessments of a variety of topics, ranging from egalitarianism to the consequences of
An indispensable companion on any avid learner’s journey. History holds numerous lessons for those with an appetite for scholarship, and Europe on the Path to Self-Destruction offers plenty in the way of education and enlightenment. With retrospection as a trusty traveling companion, Jack L. Schwartzwald acts as a tour guide for Europe between the years
The end of summer in Appalachia often has a melancholic feel. The weather is beginning to turn. School is almost back in session. But this year in Harper Pass, the change of seasons feels like a huge relief for the Markland X Crew. Having saved the town from an evil entity, the group of friends
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 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
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
Some of the most original characters modern science fiction has seen. Marshall Grissom and Marta Hamilton are two semi-retired time travelers trying to start a new life together under the warm Caribbean sun. After proving too risky and raising too many ethical dilemmas, their time-travel program was unofficially shut down. But even with time travel
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
