Author Archives
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BALTIC SHADOWS by Matejs Kalns
A spellbinding tale of murder and dark intrigue… A remarkable blend of harmony and discord, Kalns’s latest novel is packed with revelations about the fervent nationalism, the unrelenting pull of danger, and human drama. Autumn, 1986. In the wake of… Read More ›
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Ichiro and the Great Mountain by W. Nikola-Lisa
A deceptively simple, stunning tale of self-realization, enlightenment, and respect for one’s roots.… Nikola-Lisa’s latest is a breathtaking tale of self-realization and awakening. Young Ichiro is content living on the Great Mountain with his parents, but his free-spirited nature makes… Read More ›
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Molly The Beautiful Pig Has a Pink Party by Marilyn Ferrett
A charming picture book that entertains and provoke thought in equal measure… Sandwiches? Not ready yet. Dishes? Need to be arranged. Birthday cake? Yet to bake. Chairs? Need placement. Tea? Needs mixing. Umbrella? Needs fixing. Molly’s surprise birthday party preparations… Read More ›
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The Firebrand River by Nancy Smith
A mystifying, suspenseful, and entertaining read… Sinister conspiracies, corruption, romance, and murder mark Smith’s second installment in her near-future thriller series. What begins as an escape from the traumatic memories of her father’s prolonged illness and death turns into weekend… Read More ›
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Better Gnomes & Gardens (Mysty Haven Mysteries) by Casey Cardel
Absorbing, fun, and compulsively readable… Fast-paced action and paranormal intrigue sweep through Cardel’s tantalizing debut installment in the Mysty Haven Mysteries series. Bob McLarney, a fresh journalism graduate, is happy to land in the small town of Mysty Haven and… Read More ›
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ANOINTED by Wes Snowden
Fast-moving, credible, and intelligently told… A complete crime package. Snowden’s second installment in the Maxwell Muggs series is a fast-paced tale of suspense and drama whose exploration of exploitation and people’s dogged faith makes it much more. Maxwell Muggs is… Read More ›
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Awakened by a Billionaire (LOVECHILDE SAGA Book 1) by J. J. Sorel
An utterly delicious romance that’s meant to be devoured… Sorel’s series kicker in the LOVECHILDE SAGA is a fresh take on the familiar billionaire-virgin romance template. A decorated war hero, Declan Lovechilde, is back home, struggling to navigate the weight… Read More ›
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The Reader’s Companion to the World of Jane Austen by Joe Giampaolo
A richly textured, intimate, and lively work that casts a well-deserved spotlight on the famed writer. Combining a novelist’s eye for detail with meticulous research and prose, Giampaolo delivers the concise account of Jane Austen’s life, one of the greatest… Read More ›
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TRUST by Lee Chappel
A thoroughly absorbing mystery… clever, tightly plotted, and satisfying. Chappel’s latest novel serves up buffet-size portions of endearing friendships, suspense, and impossible scenarios that keep the pages turning. When Beth Sullivan marries David Cheshon, Baltimore’s most eligible bachelor, there are… Read More ›
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Birdwatcher by Ann Greyson
An edgy, intricately plotted supernatural thriller… Greyson’s arresting visuals conjure a vividly detailed world populated by multilayered, complex characters in her latest crime thriller. When twelve-year-old Abby vanishes in the wilderness of the majestic Pocono Mountains in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania,… Read More ›