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Deadly Driver by J.K. Kelly

Clever, thrilling, and full of intrigue, this is suspense thriller done right… Kelly’s spectacularly crafted latest plunges readers into a fully realized world of murder, conspiracy, and intrigue. A celebrated Formula One race car driver, Bryce Winters thinks he has…
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The Doctor’s Dilemma: Short Stories by Daly Walker

Original and provocative… Gloriously engaging. Walker creates poignant worlds shimmering with hope, pathos, trauma, and healing in this engrossing collection of short stories. Worn down by age, the 93-year-old protagonist of “At the Door” struggles with loneliness after his wife’s…
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20-Year Letter: An Afghanistan Chronicle by Benjamin R Warner

Intense, authentic, and engrossing… Warner offers a firsthand glimpse at the camaraderie, peril, and gratifications of service in his engrossing memoir. A few short months removed from the events of 9/11, the young reserve officer, LT Warner, jumped on the…
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Dead In The Water: A Provincetown Mystery by Jeannette de Beauvoir

A compulsive page-turner… Beauvoir returns with another compelling mystery with memorable, deeply realized characters and genuine surprises, featuring the amateur sleuth Sydney Riley. Sydney is at her wits end with her parents settled at the Race Point Inn, expecting her…
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The Export by JK Kelly

A true page-turner… Kelly delivers a fast-moving plot, topnotch characterization, and a mind-bending mystery in his series kicker in The Export series, featuring the former FBI Special Agent Matt Christopher. Tired of dirty politics and corrupt politicians, Matt’s job as…
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The Export’s Revenge by J.K. Kelly

Relentlessly entertaining… A grabber Replete with high action, drama, intrigue, and murder, Kelly’s second installment in The Export series sees Matt Christopher confront the ultimate betrayal. Trying to deal with a close friend’s treachery, Matt is in Thailand when he…
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The Amazing True Stories of Pepito The Squirrel (Pepito the Squirrel #1) by F. Jordan Erebia

Charming, compelling, and brimming with heart… A beautifully written, morally bracing tale. Based on the true rescue story, this poignant first installment of the Pepito the Squirrel series by the retired physician Erebia takes readers on Pepito’s journey of rescue…
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More Amazing True Stories of Pepito The Squirrel (Pepito the Squirrel #2) by F. Jordan Erebia

Delightfully heartfelt and adventurous… In this charming second installment of Pepito the Squirrel (based on a true rescue story), Erebia takes readers on the young squirrel’s mischievous exploits. Pepito is fully rehabilitated now and living on its own. But he…
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When Times Seem Dark by Alex Thomas

Rich and poignant… An affecting journey through life’s experiences… Simultaneously sad and hopeful, this collection of 100 short poems by Thomas describes with candor and passion the everyday struggles people go through all the time, particularly the mental health problems.…
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The Stagsblood Prince (Book One of the Stagsblood Trilogy) by Gideon E. Wood

Un-put-downable… Wood introduces a troubled hero torn between duty and self in this impressive gay fantasy, the first in the Stagsblood Trilogy. Tel, the ruggedly handsome crown prince of Feigh, has negotiated an end to the war between his country…
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Joyous Lies by Margaret Ann Spence

Riveting, gripping, and psychologically nuanced… Replete with drama and taut with suspense, this splendid, beautifully written tale by Spence explores relationships, family ties, and the sudden, destructive power, the long-buried secrets and lies hold on enduring bonds and evolving relationships.…
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Black Chaos by James Pack

Candid and lingering… A compelling collection. Passionate and profound, Pack’s soulful collection of thirty poems takes the reader on a ride into the wild abandonment and chaos of a depressed mind as it embarks on a journey of self-love and…
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the sunflower project by unLYSHed

Sincere and candid… Reflecting on love, loss, betrayal, grief, healing, and acceptance, unLYSHed chronicles the various phases of life in a series of deeply felt poems in her impressive debut. Ranging in emotions, the poems cover different stages of life—sowing,…
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Mia the Manatee by Georgina George (Author), Karlina Vivi (Illustrator)

Brilliantly insightful, extraordinarily charming… Subtle and yet spot on. Georgina George introduces a manatee protagonist who endears herself to readers right from the get-go in this charming exploration of gender identity, diversity, and tolerance. Mia is as adventurous as one…
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Condemned by Christopher Renna

A taut, unsettling psychological horror… Seamlessly blending the elements of psychological horror and thriller, Renna crafts a haunting tale of supernatural horror. Jared had always been Connor, Trevor, and Adam’s best friend until he stopped being one. His transformation from…
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The Boy Who Illustrated Happiness by Victor D. O. Santos

A real charmer that educates and entertains at once… Reflective and captivating from the get-go, Santos’s latest follows a young boy as he embarks on a quest to spread happiness. As long as Ben can remember, he has always loved…
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In the Land of Boxes by Kim Hebert

Accessible, appealing, and reflective… A winning debut. Insightful and warm, Hebert’s debut picture book celebrates self-identity and the joy of being one’s own person. The young unnamed protagonist’s world is filled with the most incredible boxes: some of them are…
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The Power of the Emerald Ring (Dragonstone Story #2) by Mark M. Even

A gorgeously written fantasy that’s guaranteed to entertain… Even serves up a hefty portion of wit, magic, and intrigue in this second installment of his exciting and entertaining middle grade fantasy series. Mandy Mandez and her extended family are making…
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Crickets by lee Chappel

A spectacularly gripping novel permeated with unease and psychological twists… A true page-turner. In this intricately plotted mystery, Chappel takes readers on a page-turning journey into the twisted path of dark human intentions. It’s been years since Kara Peterson left…
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Mad City by Victor Vahl

A gritty, compelling thriller… Set in the near-future, Vahl’s action-packed thriller pits a young man against a ruthless killer. Haunted by his parents’ tragic death fifteen years ago, Isaac Sage is struggling with trauma and depression. When a clue surfaces,…