Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
A dramatic fantasy novel driven by strong characters. Isen Prison is the most dreaded detention facility in all of Gurmanis, a reputation the institution has earned through years of forced labor, inhumane conditions, and unconcealed torture and cruelty. Home to rapists, murderers, enemies of the state, and every sort of criminal imaginable, the prison’s inhabitants […]
Sure to stimulate, motivate, entertain, and inspire young audiences. Even among children’s books, pirates are well known for their high-seas adventures involving looting, treasure hunting, mischief and mayhem. But in the latest installment of her Go On Vacation series, Kim Ann reflects on the lighter aspects of a playful pirate’s life. Though you might never
A valiant story sure to brighten your day and fill your heart. “It came down to being smart versus being bold.” For Todd, a human in a life-threatening situation, these words have never been truer. For Princess Juna, every decision in her life comes down to this. Seeking refuge on a foreign planet called Earth,
An enchanting collection of beautifully written short stories. Tales Untold: Mythos Around the World is a mesmerizing collection of 15 intelligent short stories that pay homage to local legends and tall tales from diverse cultures across the planet. Stories range from ageless mythologies to the modern macabre, but all feature characters that are meticulously well
A fleet-footed thriller that will leave you craving more. Crime investigations in the Big Apple will have to wait because Detective Griffin Knight is taking his skills and intuition across the country in order to help a mysterious hacker solve a murder. The hacker, Kalyx, once assisted Detective Knight in an investigation and now she
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
Will leave you clamoring for the next book in the series. Whenever New York City Detective Griffin Knight gets the call, you know nothing good has happened. And when Griffin is tapped to investigate the heinous murder of a renowned district attorney and fellow purveyor of justice, it quickly becomes personal for the veteran detective.
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
An inventive fantasy that the entire family will enjoy. There’s a lot to live up to when your father has served as a Royal Marine and your mother is a prominent government official. With late-blooming and poorly controlled magical abilities, Linden can’t seem to fit comfortably into her small border town. A young mage apprentice
A brilliantly conceived psychological thriller that gets better with every page. What could be more romantic for a blissful wedding celebration than a scenic oceanfront setting? Beth Sullivan and David Cheshon may not have everything in common, but they hit it off from their first date. Falling fast for one another was the easy part.
Soulful, heartfelt, and one of the most memorable books you’ll read this year. From humble beginnings in a poor part of Missouri to sharing a meal with Mongolian nomads, Life Travel And The People In Between: A Memoir by Mike Nixon is a globetrotting adventure that is sure to stoke the flames of wanderlust in
A benevolent fantasy that balances formidable challenges with light, life and hope. She may not be queen of Predonia yet, but Briana loves her country and feels a solemn duty toward its people. Her homeland has been nothing but bedlam and turmoil since the ruthless man Vaylec assumed control of the land and people. With
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
Frigid winter scenes give way to a sensual dreaminess. Tasked with his most difficult assignment yet, Vayden Dossett is hired to find the kidnapped daughter of his bereft mentor, Henry. A gen-common, Vayden may not seem like the best choice for the job, but Henry taught Vayden everything he knows about being a skilled reward
The author paints a vibrant picture of an incredibly efficient, futuristic, and bizarre world. Living life within Vertical City may not provide much privacy or comfort, but at least the millions of residents of this unique structure are alive! Edgar Pacey is one among many who has been spared the cataclysmic events that led to
Captures the innocence of fully losing yourself to love. Violet is an honest collection of fifty poems that may look small on the outside but reveal themselves as huge on the inside. The frame of mind when falling in love for the first time and other emotional excerpts are explored from the perspective of a
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
The perfect gift for a child in your life. Christmas Begins With Christ is a lovely multi-purpose picture book that offers lessons about Jesus’ presence in our day-to-day lives, thoughtfully captures the spirit of the season, and helps little readers learn basic counting. The story exudes warmth and joy, giving parents a nice way to
Prepare to have your expectations expertly reshaped. Why would a nun be hiding a newborn baby within the folds of her garment, pleading with her last dying breath for the baby to be kept hidden? This puzzling question haunts the lives of multiple families for three long decades. In the present day, Judge Ruth Masisi
Cathartic, poignant and sensitive. Claire and Ondina share a close bond of sisterhood, but couldn’t be more contrasting in personalities. Ondina is the stable, dependable older sister, living a clean life in her home country. Everything in her world is ordered and purposeful, contributing to a centered and contented life. An ocean away is little sister
A chilling page-turner teeming with sadistic characters. Staff Sergeant Haddy Abrams, an elite warrior for the Israel Defense Force, is in peak physical condition, but the same can’t be said of her mental, emotional, or spiritual state. Proficient in the art of war, Haddy’s entire life has been a battle, one she’s not sure she
A wonderfully exuberant book of poems. Itches Inside My Head: Volume I is a bedazzling collection of lighthearted poems geared toward young readers. Delightfully glad-hearted, Randy Mazie’s anthology tackles issues common to childhood, ranging from the ever-present monster hiding under the bed to tender bonding moments shared with a parent. Fans of rhyming poetry will
A finely tuned fusion of political satire and science fiction. A procedural mishap leaves Doctor Stefan Westin in the enviable position of becoming Earth’s savior. But the task will be demanding and the circumstances are more than a little suspect. Initially, Stefan’s only guidance surrounding the monumental project comes in the form of a cryptic
A plot that will chill you to the core. Denver is a tough town in which to endure a stint of homelessness, but at a young age, Charly Highsmith had to do just that. With an apathetic, alcoholic mother, a father that abandoned the family without warning, and an autistic younger brother in her care,
