Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Sergeant Nathan Thompson is a war vet working as an EMT. Megan hides a secret beneath a sassy veneer. When a co-worker goes out on maternity leave, these two are assigned as a paramedic team. It is a rough start. Megan lives up to her reputation as an attractive but difficult woman, kind and generous, […]
J.S. Matthews masterfully blends western and dystopia into a dust storm of fictional delight. What happens when power-hungry governments finally launch nuclear weapons and wipe out nearly ninety percent of the world’s people? We revert back to the gun slinging fun that is the Wild West! What was once the United States is now divided
Sam “Doc” Price and Nicole Veles are a newly engaged couple living in St. Louis. Both enjoy satisfying careers with nothing but success on the horizon. Nicole even has the privilege of working with a personal icon in her field, cellular biologist Dr. Laura Greenwood. The two become fast friends based on their mutual respect.
The plight of orphans is a topic that, although serious and troubling, is often overlooked. An Orphan’s Rapbook brings the subject to light in a very clear and direct manner. The emotional range of sentiments that might go through an orphan’s mind, including the topics of injustice and feeling unloved, are clearly conveyed in believable
The Tiders are the best of friends. Together they endure the growing pains of high school on through to the highs and lows of taking on adult responsibilities. Though circumstances change, their friendship remains constant. In late 1994, Stuart is home on a leave from the military. The gang gets together to reminisce and catch
Cherie Magnus is inviting you to join her in the literary tango that is her life. Take her up on the offer… you won’t be disappointed! Although a lifetime dancer, it isn’t until after the death of her husband Jack that Cherie Magnus’ obsession with the tango really begins. Rather than simply remain in Los
There is more than one side to this story: Jango Jacks is an itinerant worker with a strong work ethic. Jango Jacks is a bum and a drunk. Audrey Dalton is a shy widow overwhelmed with the burden of running a farm on her own. Audrey Dalton is conniving and manipulative. Shef Finnegan is a
When Serina was just a young girl, an attack on her planet changed the trajectory of her life forever. For sixteen years she has had a singular focus: to put an end to the rebellion that cost Serina her family. As princess, Serina’s life on the planet Abordise is far from an easy ride. Feeling
Feasible Living is a breath of fresh, non-polluted air to anyone looking to alleviate their anxiety over the environmental concerns facing mankind today. The majority of books in the Climate Concern genre focus on what we can do to help the environment. Feasible Living, however, takes a different approach. It is primarily centered on ways
Ed Miracle masterfully blends technological realities with future possibility in this gripping tale of what-if. Albert Einstein has been credited with the saying “Our technology has exceeded our humanity.” In this clever novel by Ed Miracle, technology and humanity find themselves at war. Philip Machen is a genius inventor who has come up with the
You already know how the fairy tale ends, right? The prince saves the princess and they live happily ever after. Well, think again! In Once Upon and Ever After, Caroline L. Thornton flips the stereotypical fairy tale on its head. The prince traverses the pages of this picture book seeking to find a princess to
Finn Bran is a skilled musician, a bard from Valeria. After finishing a song one fateful day in his travels, Finn has an epiphany. To find true contentment he needs to find peace and share it with others. At once Finn is attacked by an evil force. When he regains his senses he realizes he
When a girl by the name of Flin Flon learns of an opportunity to become a booger hunter’s apprentice, she eagerly seeks out the job. Mrs. Bird takes Flin Flon under her wing and shows her the ropes. After trekking through the night to the place where baby monsters live, Mrs. Bird shows how to
Violent Delights is a prime example of paranormal fiction at its best. Moving to a new town can be a difficult transition for a teenager. For Odette Sinclair, however, the move to Sunwick Grove, Maine doesn’t promise much change in her life. For years, her sickness has forced her to live a life with very
Fun-loving and consummately confidant Drew Dawson may be a twin to his sister, but they are nothing alike. Faye is responsible and dependable, but nevertheless she loves her carefree brother fiercely. When Drew reveals that he has had a vision (not unusual) and his choice leads to a man’s death (highly unusual), Faye kicks into
This may have been the second book in the series, but it certainly holds its own. Despite not having not read the predecessor “Remembering First Love,” I was immediately sucked into the intrigue surrounding Carina Mendoza’s life. Now living in Austin, Texas, Carina is picking up the pieces of a broken marriage to an abusive
Past This Point is realistic and terrifying, sad and rewarding. Karis Hylen lives alone far from her family in Queens, NY. Having given up on love after a number of failed attempts, Karis begins a negative downward spiral. She even avoids friends in favor of alone time with her loveable dog Zeke. When a flu
Imagine looking up into the night sky but instead of seeing innocent stars twinkling like diamonds, there is a ravenous alien space ship poised to consume the Earth itself. Eternal Shadow is set in the here and now including some real life political figures and organizations to add realism. Dr. Jennifer Epstein is the senior
Something that is toxic is poisonous and dangerous, and typically we avoid it at all costs. Yet, many people find that they have stumbled into, or feel trapped inside of, a toxic relationship. The author defines a toxic relationship as one that, among other things, “stops serving its purpose… can take a toll on your
Weapons of Remorse is an emotional story that proves that from the depths of sorrow, hope surges forth. America seems obsessed with guns. There is constant debate about citizens’ rights to own these potentially lethal weapons versus laws to restrict them, hoping to stave off needless bloodshed. Hank Phillips finds himself directly in the middle
Once upon a time… so begins this charming story about an adorable llama named Lila. After deciding she really wants to meet a unicorn in person, Lila makes a list of everything she knows about the mythical creatures. She sets off in pursuit, trekking through the desert and the forest until she reaches the sea.
Hadrack is but a boy when his entire village is slaughtered in front of his eyes by nine armed men. Hadrack vows to avenge the deaths of his sister and father. At just 8 years of age, however, vengeance will have to wait for a while. As Hadrack grows, he finds himself in grueling servitude
Natural Healing Techniques provides a thorough overview of an underappreciated holistic approach to health, Asian Bio-Energetic Therapy (ABET). While the term may be foreign to many, it is based largely on Traditional Chinese Medicine and incorporates many commonly practiced holistic methods. For example, breathing techniques and detox are highlighted in this book, as is Reiki.
This book of poetry highlights a version of New York City that most visitors never see. Hiding beneath the tall buildings, tucked discreetly behind the high-end shops on Fifth Avenue, is an urban cityscape that is filled with all of the vices of humankind. A Million and One Stories to Tell is broken into six
