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Morgan’s Landing by Linda Griffin

A taut, fast-paced, page-turning thriller… Griffin’s gripping thriller explores the dark undercurrents of family and justice. When fourteen-year-old Julie Morgan vanishes on her way to school after an argument with her twin sister, the quiet Maryland town of Morgan’s Landing…
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THE LEGACY OF THE DREAMER by Nathan Ash

Dark, intense, and deeply compelling… Ash makes his debut with this brooding tale of exile and obsession. The story follows Renealt, a man cast adrift in a world that fears magic. Waking in a barn covered in blood, he remembers…
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The Crisis: A Thriller by T.O. Paine

Tense, unpredictable, and utterly gripping… In Paine’s latest high-stakes thriller, betrayals are inevitable, trust is a luxury, and survival is elusive. Jack is a man running out of time. Lucía, the young woman he’s tracking, isn’t just in danger; she’s…
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THE DRAGON WAY HOME by Margaretta James

Fierce, tender, and unforgettable… James’ latest novel is a taut, emotionally charged middle-grade novel that weaves magical realism with the raw ache of a fractured family. Trying to come to terms with his parents’ divorce and a canceled trip to…
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Series Review: The Ferren Trilogy by Richard Harland

Visceral, poetic, and unforgettable… Harland’s The Ferren Trilogy plunges readers into a dystopian future of celestial warfare and human perseverance, telling a story of defiance, hope, and transformation. The series begins with “Ferren and the Angel,” which thrusts readers into…
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Dragon Stone by Brigitte Dempsey

Haunting, lyrical, and emotionally charged… Dempsey delivers a mesmerizing tale of family, folklore, and resilience in her compelling YA fantasy, drawing readers into a world where dreams wield power and courage comes at a cost. Fourteen-year-old Rosetta, seeking refuge from…
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Songs My Mother Taught Me by Helen Winslow Black

Profound, relatable, and hard to put down… Black’s latest novel poignantly explores a woman’s search for hope, healing, and rediscovery. Kim MacLean, a young lawyer, leaves behind an abusive marriage in Tulsa with her son in tow. She and her…
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Dying Was Easy (Zachary Zander Series) by Larry J. Kachik, M.D.

A darkly humorous, unconventional exploration of life, loss, and moral complexity… Life, death, and chaos collide in Kachik’s witty and emotionally stirring novel. The story follows Dr. Zachary Zander (“ZZ”), an emergency physician whose sharp wit and self-deprecating humor cut…
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Jonny Napper and the Dreamworld: The Jonny Napper series, book 1 by Sasha Beetle

A mesmerizing blend of whimsy, introspection, and vivid imagination… A teen stumbles into a hidden world of dreams in Beetle’s gripping opener to the Jonny Napper series. On the eve of his sixteenth birthday, Jonny Napper uncovers the Dreamworld, a…
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New American Cafe by Richard Sanford

Raw, poignant, and thoroughly immersive… Set against the gritty vibrance of 1970s Chicago, Sanford’s poignant novel offers a compelling exploration of ambition, identity, and the relentless pursuit of creative fulfillment in an indifferent world. Mitch Lanier arrives in 1977 Chicago…
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Our Lady of the Overlook by R L Carpentier III

A taut, atmospheric mystery that keeps the pages turning. Carpentier’s debut is a tightly wound tale where buried secrets threaten to unravel everything. Mike Ellis, a rookie cop in a small Catskill town, struggles under the shadow of his late…
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Daisy, Minnie, and the Sugar Plum Kitty (Paws Elementary) by Jessica Azenberg (Author), Li Liu (Illustrator)

Entertaining, exciting, and full of sass… Azenberg’s fourth installment in the Paws Elementary series gracefully leaps into the world of friendship, jealousy, and ballet with a delightful story of an ambitious kitty’s journey to understanding. The glamorous Daisy dreams of…
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The Detective’s Daughter: Secrets of Griffin Gate by Darcy Flynn

Intense, atmospheric, and impossible to put down… A woman confronts deadly secrets that refuse to stay buried in Flynn’s enthralling novel. Years after her father’s murder, Lucy Ross returns to her family’s Victorian home, Griffin Gate, determined to uncover the…
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Ten Years Gone by Michael Guisao

A lyrical and evocative journey through love and loss… Guisao’s lyrical collection of poetry, prose, and short stories spans a decade from 2011 to 2021, chronicling his emotional journey through love, loss, and self-discovery. The collection opens with “La Danza…
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“Simple” Project Management: for Noobs to Pros: Simple Enough for the First Project Complex Enough to be Steppingstones to the PMP certification by Ng Wei Kwan PMP

A robust, no-nonsense manual that combines the essentials of project management with practical wisdom. Ng cuts through the jargon to deliver a straightforward, no-frills guide for mastering project management fundamentals. Leveraging his expertise as a PMP-certified project manager, Ng lays…
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Forever Boy (The Forever Saga) by Michael J Bowler

An emotionally charged tale of friendship and self-discovery, shrouded in mystery and dark secrets. In Bowler’s debut in The Forever Saga, a seemingly simple high school friendship spirals into a chilling descent into mystery and intrigue, plunging two teenagers into…
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Mindfall Inception by Bruce W. Paulik

A thrilling tale of power, identity, and rebellion set against a vividly realized dystopian empire. Paulik plunges readers into a ruthless world where telepaths are hunted like prey and trust is a rare commodity. Once whispered about in secrecy, telepathy…
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Testament by Eli Felix

A profound meditation on belief, authority, and the human experience. Felix’s retelling of biblical events is a skillful mix of history, spirituality, and power struggles that tackle enduring questions of belief and control. It all begins with God’s creation of…
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Call of the Desert: Crossing by A. A. Vogel

A raw, evocative, and atmospheric coming-of-age story. Vogel delves into the complexities of self-discovery through a young girl’s journey in a new culture in her compelling novel. In a new country and school, Claire sees the chance to reinvent herself.…
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Witcracker: More Frayd then Hurt by D.E. Ring

Rich, sharp, and deeply provocative; a laugh riot. Ring’s latest novel is a razor-sharp satire that dissects the absurdities of modern life, blending biting wit with incisive social commentary. The Gregory family, once prosperous, now finds solace in leasing their…