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The Beast Hunters (The Beasthunter of Ashbourn ) by Christer Lende

A promising start to an intriguing series…              Lende’s debut fantasy gets his The Beasthunter of Ashbourn series off to an impressive start. 17-year-old Ara is living a life of abuse and neglect until a vicious attack by a terrifying monster…
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Dead Cereus by Kira Seamon

Witty, thoroughly endearing, and greatly entertaining Seamon weaves the magic of traditional mystery and delightful romance into an intriguing storyline, taking readers on an exhilarating journey of a young woman’s struggle to sort out her academic life while stuck in…
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‘Twas the Night: Christmas dream-like story (2GETHER picture book collection) by Marin Darmonkow

A wordless picture book told with a winning simplicity… Darmonkow relies on pictures to tells the story of a young boy and an injured dove in his engaging installment in the 2GETHER picture book collection series. Using dark washes and…
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When the Swan Sings on Hastings (Living Detroit) by Thomas Galasso

Page-turning, gripping, and memorable… Set in Detroit in 1956, Galasso’s excellent latest buzzes with history and intrigue. Paradise Valley is an exciting collage of culture: a vibrant set of theatres, restaurants, bars, and other after-hour businesses line up the streets.…
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Standing Against The Wind (A Dying Truth Exposed, Book Two) by Marcus Abston

Completely immersive and utterly alive… Set in 19th Century America, Abston’s second installment in the A Dying Truth Exposed series delivers an intricate and authentic rendering of one woman’s journey to love and fulfillment. Annabelle has escaped into Indian Territory…
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Seven Players: (Seven Players Trilogy, Book 1) by Adam Wodyk

A thrilling, white-knuckle ride… A heady blend of action and SF intrigue swirls together in Wodyk’s deeply engrossing debut installment in the Seven Players Trilogy. As an actor in Emperial, the largest of the Seven Metropolises, Max Stranger is supposed…
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Little Özil by Lewis Beilman (Author), Lamya Sharaby (Illustrator)

An emotional, thought-provoking story of understanding and acceptance… A little patience and hard work go a long way toward forming connections in this poignant tale by Beilman. Eight-year-old Mustafa loves playing soccer, and he is pretty good at the game.…
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THE DRAGON STORM – GATES by Anthony DiPaolo

Grabs hold and won’t let go… A high-octane adventure. An exhilarating, action-packed fight between light and darkness propels the narrative of DiPaolo’s immersive supernatural thriller. Alexander Storm, an enigmatic man who spends his days in the Dragon Loch Castle, knows…
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Chasing Time by Thomas Reilly

An engrossing adventure that keeps the surprises coming… Reilly combines SF and fantasy to create an immersive time travel tale in his latest. Devastated by his wife’s terminal illness, retired teacher Tony Lucas sets on to locate a long-lost magical…