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Sipping Life Through a Straw: Collected Poems by Ruth Newell

Enthralling and all-encompassing Newell’s latest, a collection of poems, delves deep into the spectrum of human emotion, providing profound reflections on the intricacies of life. Divided into four parts, the book invites readers on an expansive journey through the author’s…
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HotFlashFiction: Romantic Vignettes by Ruth Newell

Eloquent and impeccable Newell delves into the complex nuances of love and the human experience in her latest collection of short stories. From facing mortality in “STAR OF THE SEA,” to navigating the struggles of aging in “OF ALL THE…
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Broken Wings by Penelope Potts

A profoundly impactful read, full of emotion and heart. A young woman’s journey back to her hometown unravels a chain of events that forever alters the course of her life in Potts’ compelling latest novel. Martha is living the dream…
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In the Time of the Flash by W.G. Hladky

A relentless dystopian tale that grips from start to finish… Hladky’s fifth installment of the Book of Ruin series offers a thrilling and tumultuous journey, one that demands readers hold on tight.  Earth was left reeling after a sudden barrage…
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Final Video Game by Craig Speakes

Lively, entertaining, and technologically compelling… A total hoot. Speakes’ thrilling middle grade sci-fi offers an exhilarating plunge into a world where technology and humanity collide in spectacular fashion. Thirteen-year-old Oliver and his mother move to a new town, leaving behind…
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Me and the Machine by Wesley Watts

Simply un-put-downable…  Watts’ latest book is an exhilarating dystopian sci-fi story filled with fast-paced action, intense drama, and twists that keep readers on the edge of their seats. Born in a war-torn society, Gaby longs to escape her impoverished upbringing…
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Then Came Four by Edward Izzi

A dark, timely tale of racial inequality, hatred, and violence. Izzi’s latest is a hard-edged crime drama that offers poignant insights into the enduring struggle for truth and redemption in an imperfect world. In the volatile year of 1964, Detroit…
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Tree Pose: Yoga Mat Mysteries, #3 by Susan Rogers, John Roosen

A fun romp with murders, mystery, and big feelings. The stunning landscapes and bustling cities belie a dark undercurrent that haunts the protagonist pair in authors Susan Rogers and John Roosen’s third installment in the Yoga Mat mysteries. Seeking a…
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Research Can Be Murder by Caryl Janis

A quick read with an excellent balance between cozy and pulse-quickening action. Janis’s latest mystery is a captivating blend of rich history, unexpected turns, and a cast of eccentric characters. Emma Streyt despises her own ennui. But when her retired…
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Hindsight is 2020 by D.C. Martin

A powerful literary tale of revenge and redemption.  Set in Canada, South Korea, and Tanzania, Martin’s latest is a family saga that unfolds over almost a century, taking readers on one man’s quest for revenge.  Gerry McLean was never a…