Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
When a dying man scrawls ominous words across the floor in his own blood, it’s best to take note of the message. And that is exactly what Professor Nathan Brooks does when he discovers the words THE EQUATION near the lifeless body of Holt, his longtime mentor and fellow professor. Now Nathan, a mathematician who
There is no doubt that difficult circumstances can shape a person, but the final result is often up to us. With the right support, we might become coal compressed into diamonds, but pressure could also crush that same coal into useless dust. Eliot Lange and Madeline Crowne have each lived through their share of soul-defining
In the ash-choked aftermath of Stonebridge’s fall, a young warrior named Falkvar carries the sensitive Kestrel Blade east along a river gone quiet and strange. He travels at the shoulder of Taral, the man whose creed of “choice over command” has shaped him, alongside a fellowship whose individual gifts range from communion with stone to
You never know what you might see along the water’s edge. One clear day, three friends see an intriguing silhouette from their spot on the beach. Something angular is approaching, and Barry, Riley, and Danny are curious about what is closing in. Is it a boat, they wonder? It is! Riley climbs in and helps
San Juan has seen its share of homicides, but what’s happened recently is complicated enough to unsettle even the most seasoned investigator. A string of murders echoes a pattern of unsolved crimes going back nearly a decade, and nobody is better at solving cold cases than Detective Skye Noir. Asked to consult on these bizarre
Artists long to create, even if creativity is sometimes stifled by life. So when four friends who’ve drifted apart receive email invitations for a group art exhibition, the answer is yes. True, the proposal is one that none of them remembers writing. But more than a decade has passed since these artists shared a studio,
VASPI, a predictive analytics firm, may not be the largest fish in a well-stocked pond. Still, they are making waves, especially in the wake of the Market Oversight Committee’s recent regulatory change. Unfortunately, not all of those waves are worth celebrating. CEO Vlad Fabiano is known to be obstinate, impetuous, and uncooperative, and has recently
After years of fighting for what is right, Travis Holiday has taken a much-needed break. As the Iron Warrior—God’s fist in the war—time away from the mantle should offer him clarity and perspective. Instead, his unease hardens into doubt about who he is, who he was, and who he’s meant to become. But when you
“This is not a tale of heroes, but of choices.” Nobody knows the burden of choices better than Taral, a man unable to outrun his fate. He loves his family and is loyal to his people, but his decisions as a fighter have taken their toll. And now, Taral senses a shift in the land,
Kevin Davis makes a living in mental health, but Kevin is a phony. He is a liar, a cheat, a fraud, a quack, a bootleg psychiatrist peddling unorthodox treatments while posing as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Still, Chicago has its share of ailing patients desperate to alleviate their burdens, and Kevin is all too
Mikaila Emery’s life seems quite ordinary until she encounters a brilliant manifestation of holiness in a dreamlike vision. There, she sees her best friend get in a terrible car accident: With a cavalier attitude toward both her safety and her faith, Mikaila’s friend Chara climbs into an SUV thinking, “I could put my seatbelt on,
England has seen its fair share of turbulent times, and Oliver Thorne happens to be coming of age in one such era. The grandson of a military man, young Oliver serves his country as any loyal British boy in World War I can. He is a proud and dutiful Scout and he takes this commission
At the tail end of a lackluster high school career, Calvin McShane is stumbling toward college with more questions than confidence. He’s a competent athlete, but rarely the star. He has friends, but often feels out of place. His family isn’t broken, but it’s far from the glossy picture of 90s domestic bliss. And his
Young children are known for their curiosity. They may ply their parents with questions about why the sky is blue, how birds fly, and where babies come from. For Teddy Lou, a boy who is fascinated by bells of all sorts, the question driving him is: Do bells have smells? He loves the noise they
Ray Stokes owns fine things, but doesn’t care about them. He enjoys the company of brazen women, but doesn’t respect them. He has an appetite for excess, but his temperament is less indulgent. Gruff, lecherous, and rude, Ray has never let his brutish personality get in the way of his lifestyle. In fact, his line
Michael Brown loved music, musical composition, and his darling departed fiancée, Sarah. But that man has been dead for decades by the time a young boy realizes Michael’s memories and feelings live inside him. At only 4 years old, Julian shocks his mother when he skillfully plays an unfamiliar song on the piano, one of
Geoffrey R. Jonas is no stranger to suffering, and his heartrending story will resonate with readers who have endured similar trials. Though many of us have family histories that are less than exemplary, Jonas chronicles a long record of violations, including Alcohol Use Disorder, Substance Use Disorder, and Narcissistic Personality Disorder in his compelling book,
Walk a Mile in My Shoes – Surviving Life’s Challenges is a dramatic first-person account of the wild twists and turns in Paul Bradford’s life. With roots as a Southern boy coming of age in the 1960s, Bradford’s heartwrenching story spans some seven decades of internal and external upheaval. For readers who can handle conflict,
Notorious bandit Santo Valdez is dead, and his merciless successor, El Diablo, brings more trouble for the Western Lands than his name suggests. The reading of Valdez’s will promises a fortune to his gang, but the treasure is buried and concealed in a riddle that will frustrate El Diablo for years to come. In this
There are few things more heartbreaking for a family than the death of a child, but the loss is catastrophic when delivered in one violent, murderous blow. Drystan and Sophie had a decent marriage and a pleasant life, enhanced by their bubbly daughter, Alba. The couple hoped for a long life with Alba as the
In Las Vegas, informants learn the hard truth that snitches get stitches. Or in Myra Taylor’s case, shot and buried in the desert. An unfortunate setback for the FBI as they try to build a case against Sonny Holman, Leon Benuzzi, and Boris Krakov. Myra wasn’t the first casualty either, so the FBI needs to
For important covert missions, the UK relies on MI6, Israel has Mossad, and the CIA covers the US. While these agencies fill a need in their respective countries, they are often limited by national borders and nagging bureaucracy. But what about an international organization unbounded by government and unafraid of consequences? For Harry Fernández, a
Time may offer perspective, soften painful memories, and create opportunities to rebuild, but the Hart family is evidence that it does not heal all wounds. Once a thriving and joyful household, they are shattered by a series of devastating events. The family faces the heartbreak of multiple miscarriages, the tragic loss of the father in
Five difficult years looking for acting jobs in the entertainment capital of the world have given Dominic Graves little to show for his efforts. He’s got the right look, but success in early 90s Los Angeles demands more than an impressive physique and a dazzling smile. Dominic quickly learns that his path to stardom will
