Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
An unvarnished coming-of-age story set in a time of geopolitical unrest. Approaching the teenage years is never without trouble, but growing up in an era of random air-raid drills and looming nuclear attacks adds a constant haze of dread for 12-year-old Willie Blevin. Having lost his parents at a young age, Willie is left with […]
A pace that demands your attention and thematic elements that deserve a wide audience. Elysia Dayne has pulled off the impossible, eluding her own mortality, though just barely. When she recovers from the nearness of death’s cold embrace, her dear Isabella is close by to offer comfort and encouragement. Together, the two have come a
An impressive, ghastly tapestry. Amalina has come a long way from her humble beginnings as the small-town daughter of a local baker. These days she’s a world traveler living a glamorous life, albeit one that isn’t quite authentic when you look too closely. Never truly free of her cultured yet barbaric master, there is no
Emmi reminds us that the world is filled with wonders. Humans have been exploring the world around them for as long as there have been humans. We’ve learned so much as the globe has been mapped, the stars have been tracked and the human genome has been unlocked. But even the more modest aspects of
Everything you could want in a magical, young adult fiction novel. It should be enough that Linden prevailed over a diabolical foe, Mordahn, in a deadly face off. Still, one mighty victory can’t erase the pangs of grief and longing surrounding the loss of her Valerran family and homeland. Slowly, Linden is learning to live
Has all the trappings of a modern science fiction classic. Is there a fate worse than death? If so, Arsaces Wood is the man to ask. A determined pilot victim to endless conflicts, deep-seated prejudices and political subterfuge, his physical essence has been completely reinvented after being all but lost in a daring military maneuver.
A warm book filled with gorgeous artwork. Have you ever had a dream? A dream so grand, so fantastical that you could think of nothing else? Pesho has a dream just like that. A little fish in a big sea, Pesho dreams about the twinkling stars swimming in the vast night sky. And he doesn’t
A seductive reflection on ambition, desire and tortured journeys. “Americans don’t have royalty… We have rich people. Business and tech genii. And we have Hollywood, which will have to do.” Book 2 in Alicia Butcher Ehrhardt’s sweeping Pride’s Children series, Netherworld, pulls readers back into Hollywood’s kaleidoscopic underbelly as we catch up with Bianca, Andrew,
Packed with spirit, imagination and adventure. A resident of Kalastra’s roughest area, a place known as the Rundown, Ara hasn’t had an idyllic childhood, and she bears the physical and emotional scars to prove it. So when two men save her from a fearsome beast, she has trouble believing her luck has really changed. After
A harrowing journey where loyalties, priorities, and beliefs take on new meaning. From the moment Eunis enters the world, she is not like everyone else. Her face and skin branded by albinism stand out, her upbringing causes her to feel unconnected to other people, and her outstanding and unexplainable sensitivity to unusual weather phenomena leaves
Spectacularly crafted speculative fiction. It’s a drastic understatement and total miscalculation to say that Shawn Turner woke up on the wrong side of the bed. In fact, he’s neither in a bed nor does he any longer possess a beating heart. But these facts are news to Shawn as he is carted off to the
As much delight and wonderment as a single story can contain. “Sometimes you have to work hard and obey rules before you find freedom.” This practical mantra, heard often from his mother when he was a little boy, has resonated with Isaac through the years. As a result, Isaac has never been afraid to put
An approachable new favorite for the curious young bookworms in your family. Finding your place in the world can be difficult, especially for young ones. This is true for Fred, a timid red dragon growing up alongside his fun-loving peers. “Fred was not like the other dragons. He could not fly, breathe fire, or become
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
