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The Wolf Esprit (The Lykanos Chronicles) by Joseph Stone

A read-in-single-sitting kind of werewolf tale with a richly detailed plot and backstory. Set in 18th century France, Stone’s third installment in The Lykanos Chronicles blends elements of urban fantasies, historical fiction, and romance. Esprit, a seventeen-year-old carnival performer, has…
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Contrast by Linda Coussement

Original, at times disquieting, but always fascinating… In Coussement’s poignant novel, three people struggle with the demons of their past and the uncertainty of their present. The appearance of mysterious circles in gardens separated by a wall changes the lives…
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The Perilous Journey of Gavin the Great: A Fable by Don Gutteridge (Author), A T Balsara (Illustrator)

Earnest and perceptive; A spellbinding tale of family, community, and self-discovery. The animals of Earthwood are in grave danger. Led by Gollah and trusting each other implicitly, Gavin and his brothers, Cuyler and Trisbert, aim to conquer Everdark and traverse…
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JUST BEFORE DAWN: a NOCTURNAL novel by Mark Allen

A gripping read that offers nonstop thrills and chills… Set in the seedy streets of San Diego, Allen’s second installment in the NOCTURNAL series blends elements of urban fantasies, police procedurals, and horror. A twisted killer is hunting San Diego’s…
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Jack the Lad: Book One of the Scandalous Memoirs of General John Torrance by D.E. Ring

Gripping from start to finish… Ring melds history, politics, and spy craft into an enthralling story of valor and patriotism in his latest, the debut installment in the Scandalous Memoirs of General John Torrance series. 1880. Twenty-year-old Jack Torrance, an…
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The Shape of Darkness The Shadow of Death: Poems by Jon Trovato

Exquisitely lyrical and tender… A striking collection. Trovato’s latest is a collection of poems driven by his own experiences, enduring memories, and present-day concerns. Divided into four sections, these sharp poems combine melancholic pain, sensitivity, and resilience. With an eye…
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Hattie’s War by Peter Serko

A riveting, uplifting coming-of-age historical tale… Pain, memories, and the difficulty of letting go permeate Serko’s heartening story about family, friendship, and finding self. At 14, Harriett “Hattie” Alanson Howell has experienced major loss—her closest sibling died, and her father,…
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Bentley’s Fantabulous Idea by Miki Taylor

Fun, pleasant, and inspiring… A gleeful ode to friendship and problem-solving. Taylor’s latest picture book, first in a planned series, takes readers on a best friends-trio’s adventurous quest as they try to complete a difficult school assignment. Usual days for…
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Terra Utopia: A Novel by Phil Moore

An absorbing, rousing space thriller… A group of five interstellar travelers find themselves trapped on a mysterious planet in Moore’s latest SF tale. While on a mission that involves the reconnaissance and settlement of a distant planet, Proxima B, in…
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The Adventures of Toby Baxter—Book 2: RiverHome for the Holidays by Tim Wright 

A fun, imaginative, and vibrant story full of high action and wordplay… A must-read middle grade fantasy. In Wright’s enthralling second installment in The Adventures of Toby Baxter, thirteen-year-old Toby has to interrupt his winter break to save the dying…