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Die Back (Alchimeia #1) by Richard Hacker

  Realistic characters, a well-defined setting, and sure-handed storytelling sum up to a novel that is sure to capture readers’ imaginations. Die Back, the first installment in Alchimeia series by Richard Hacker, is an intelligent and convincing blend of classic…
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Twice The Demise by Maureen Joseph

  A twisty, romantic thrill ride… Maureen Joseph makes a well-deserved move into the world of gothic romance with this engrossing debut. The kick-ass undertaker Polly Deuce finds her life in chaos after her childhood best friend Michael Nabakov turns…
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The Secrets by Jane Adams

  An enjoyable police procedural… At the heart of this darkly themed police procedural lie bitterness, hatred; fear, trauma; and child abuse. Detective Inspector Mike Croft is working through a convicted pedophile Fletcher’s upcoming appeal. Fletcher previously claimed to have…
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Mari Why I needed to Return from The Future by Dr. Winfried Sedhoff

A rock-solid plot, humane characters, and interesting premise make for a thoroughly engrossing sci-fi read… In this exciting, absorbing tale set in the present and a futuristic universe, Dr. Winfried Sedhoff chronicles the love story of Mariana Jenkins and Benjamin…
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Raising Miss Ellie by Jim Hamilton

    Hamilton’s vividly narrated story with elements of science-fiction and classic intrigue captures a fascinating way of country living… a must read. The sweet and determined Miss Ellie’s daily routine of taking caring of her small farm is pleasantly…
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I Know You’re There by Sarah Simpson

      A tedious read that disappoints… Leaving scary memories of her childhood behind, Natalie is looking forward to living a life of security in her cozy little flat in St. Ives. Morwenna, Nigel, and Daniel, Natalie’s neighbors become…
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The Friendship Key to Lasting Peace, United Communities, Strong Relationships, Equality, and a Better Job by Winfried Sedhoff

  A compelling reconsideration of how friendship enables us to be accepted and loved for who we are and make a difference in the world… Family physician and counsellor Dr. Winfried Sedhoff opens the book with the recital of his…
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Campus Confidential (A Doctor Rowena Halley Novel, #1) by Sid Stark

Brilliantly-written and highly entertaining, a must read… Campus Confidential introduces the gutsy Doctor Rowena Halley, a new PhD professor who gets a temporary teaching job at poverty wages in New Jersey. While the job doesn’t help her with her quickly…
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Lying Next to Me by Gregg Olsen

  Intense, suspenseful, and an engrossing read… Adam and Sophie Warner are holidaying for the Memorial Day weekend to unwind and to fill the gaps seeping in their relationship. A stranger kidnaps Sophie on the first morning of their trip…
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The Second Law (Lynn Dayton Thrillers #3) by L.A. Starks

  A brilliantly up-to-date thriller that entertains as well as educates…. L. A. Starks’ latest novel, the third in Lynn Dayton Thriller series is vividly up-to-date, involving global cybersecurity concerns and oil and energy politics. TriCoast Energy executive, the ever…