Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
A grand work that brings remarkable originality. Ah, to live the good life in the Crest, among those tasked with governance in the Mountain. Fresh air, sunlight and the best of everything! Young Lillia Tanner may have been born deep within the Crag, but her bright mind and fastidiousness have all but guaranteed her a […]
Perfect young adult adventure with a plot that never slows down. It’s just another Formal Friday for Natalie Morrigan and her tight-knit group of friends. Nearing the end of high school, the teens have come to terms with the fact that their parents are involved in some clandestine affairs, the specifics of which are a
Upends all expectations on how a paranormal adventure should flow. What could the tiny town of Dawson, Maryland possibly have to do with the year old murder of Dani’s hunter partner? Dani Black may be the best at what she does, but that didn’t stop Spectre from hurting her where it mattered most. So if
Mysterious intrigue, tense action, and Indiana Jones-esque adventure. When an artifact from Cleopatra’s tomb is stolen from her local museum, Maggie Edwards is on the case. She quickly discovers that this robbery is not just a minor crime, but may actually be a clue to the discovery of a legendary, long-hidden piece of history. With
Marcello’s artfully distinctive love story flows like a sentimental ballad. Cenotaphs is a tender love story about two very different individuals embarking on an unconventional relationship that is both terrifying and rewarding. Ben Sanna is well into his golden years, trying to find redemption from a few bad choices that he cannot fully put behind
Be transported back in time in this nostalgic backstage glimpse at an iconic folk trio. Music has been evolving for as long as there has been music. In fact, it’s difficult to remember or imagine a time when a cheeky song lyric might be met with as much scorn as the gyration of Elvis’ hips.
A spectacular and thoughtfully researched story. Pragmatic and hard-working, Nazaire Poulin is a family man first and foremost. He dreams of nothing more than the contentment and simplicity of life as a farmer with his wife and children. But grain prices keep falling, leaving Nazaire hard-pressed to afford basic necessities. After childbirth exacts too heavy
A gripping story that will have you thinking deeply. In Ovoidia, intimacy is passe and sex is simply a physical act no more special than breathing or walking. However, these views on sex and relationships serve to protect the citizens of Ovoidia from the brutalities and crimes plaguing the rest of the world. Residents live
Filled with vulnerability and raw honesty. It is with a keen sense of surreal recollection that many glassy eyed folks recall exactly where they were when the Twin Towers came down. I was driving my son to school and the sky was so blue that… I was on my way into the office and I
As important as it is entertaining. Without question, our environment is in trouble. The Amazing Bees: A Children’s Theatrical Experience addresses a small but critical element of life on earth. This illuminating book, geared for kids, tackles the trouble facing our precious honeybees in the form of an energetic and well-illustrated story. Princess Debbee is
A grand emotional journey that exudes warmth and hope. The dawn of the 1920s has ascended and change is in the air. The devastating effects of the 1918 influenza have begun to subside and the Great War has ended. Lou can’t imagine her life as a vapid socialite or a family woman, so she makes
Wide-eyed wonder morphs into a composed and steady plot. The transcendental adventure continues as Giels and his friends try to return to normal life after a forbidden journey into the Underworld. But what they thought passed for a normal life shifts into perplexing possibilities for both their future and their history. For Giels, the trip
An adventure that little ones will want to enjoy again and again. Young Flora Figglesworth lives in a house on a hill, surrounded by a majestic forest. One midsummer night, Flora is awakened by the sounds of music. Propelled by curiosity and led by entrancing firefly light, Flora takes off on a midnight adventure to
A punchy futuristic story. Waking up with a dead man’s hands gripping her neck on the floor of a dark hotel room is not MaeAri’s idea of a successful assignment. To make matters worse, there are several unsettling pieces of her memory that seem to be missing. MaeAri may not remember the last few weeks,
An ambitious and entirely successful debut novel. To say that life has been unfair or difficult for Rose is a ridiculous understatement. At a vulnerable age, Rose loses her father and is left in the care of her negligent, even noxious mother. Neglect escalates into something far worse and Rose runs away. But the haunting
Heartbreaking and compelling. “There was no one to help me. Mom was in shock, Dad was trying to console her… and my soul mate and favorite brother, Sam, was gone. As in dead gone.” So begins the emotional story of fifteen-year-old Bean and her quest to uncover the truth about the death of her beloved
An innovative and creative fantasy novel. Summer camp evokes all sorts of vivid images such as crackling fires, mist covered swimming lakes, and multi-colored friendship bracelets. For 18 year old Laurel ‘Spooky’ Specki, her trip to Dodgson Camp is more of a prison sentence. The camp is a sort of rehab center for wayward teens,
A perfect balance of fantasy, suspense, excitement and fun! High school is the greatest time of your life… if you’re part of the ‘in’ crowd. Allison Lee, however, does not enjoy that magnanimous designation. But what she lacks in popularity, she makes up for in loyal friends and a promising career in photojournalism. Still, the
A taut thriller featuring a flawed but endearing antihero. Eddie O’Connell has really botched things this time. An exacting mob is unwilling to forgive his huge gambling debt, so to settle things Eddie has no choice but to travel to Denver and go undercover to find a killer. An old acquaintance named Zany was tortured
A paranormal medley of action, romance and wit. Johnathan Newman is close to earning his position in the Society, a group with the shadowy mission of protecting mankind from “inhuman creatures of the dark”. Highest on the list of offenders are murderous vampires. Johnathan is disgusted by the bloodthirsty monsters and is happy to prove
Superbly imagined and skillfully executed. Umhra the Peacebreaker may be half-Orc, but is wholly ostracized by many Eveliumians, particularly those of Anaris. Despite the general dislike of so-called mongrels like himself, Umhra has become a rather civilized adult, known for both his decency and his love of kingdom. The City of Anaris has a troubling
Tomc takes the plot to unexpected heights. In the year 2031, Doctor Kent Watford finally achieves a scientific breakthrough that was decades in the making. By successfully stimulating a synthetic neuron that would enable a functional artificial brain, the birth of advanced humanoid androids becomes possible. It all begins with an android named Primo. However,
A sentimental and anguished story about love, choices, and consequences. Family life doesn’t look the same in real life as it did on paper for Sadie Rollins-Lancaster and her husband Theo. Over a decade of marriage and three healthy kids sounds like a dream come true, but when you add her husband’s military tour in
As moving as it is earnest. Reduction Fired is a tight collection of succinct poetry divided across all four seasons. Each breathtaking season has its own flavor and feel. Winter is lyrical and delicate. Spring tells an intensely emotional story. Summer is terse and the jarring movement packs a punch. Autumn is evocative and staggeringly
