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Ciao, Amore, Ciao: Based on a Heartbreaking True Story by Sandro Martini

Sprawling, stirring, and beautifully written… Martini delves into the intersection of history, familial ties, and the lingering scars of conflict in his compelling novel. The story follows Alex Lago, a jaded journalist watching his life unravel. A chance encounter with…
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Undefeated: A Novel by Gillie Basson

A knockout debut… In the squalid backstreets of 18th-century London, where blood mixes with mud and survival is a brutal, daily fight, an orphan earns her place in the world with her fists in Basson’s compelling debut. In London’s ruthless…
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Where Eagles Fly Free by David A. Jacinto

A sweeping historical drama of resilience, hardship, and the unbreakable bonds of family. Jacinto takes readers on a gripping historical odyssey filled with danger, heartache, and hope in his latest novel. Determined to carve out a place in its burgeoning…
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Nicked by M.T. Anderson

Based on actual history, Anderson’s engrossing tale follows a secluded monk and a relic hunter who are compelled to collaborate in a daring heist of St. Nicholas’ bones. In the year 1087, a devastating illness ravages the streets of Bari,…
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One-Eyed Jack: Book Three of The Scandalous Memoirs of General John Torrance by D.E. Ring

A taut, riveting exploration of espionage, identity, and the cost of imperialism.  Amid the chaos of war, the line between heroism and survival becomes dangerously thin for Jack Torreance in Ring’s third installment in The Scandalous Memoirs of General John…
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In the Company of Knaves: The Lost Years of William Shakespeare Book 3 by Anthony Wildman

Intriguing, immersive, and masterfully wrought… In the heart of Elizabethan London, a stolen play threatens to unravel Shakespeare’s career—and his life—in the third installment of Wildman’s The Lost Years of William Shakespeare series. It’s the winter of 1589. Shakespeare’s career…
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Day of Epiphany by Jerome Bourgault

A triumph… Set against Québec’s Grande Noirceur—the Great Darkness, Bourgault’s latest novel is a haunting exploration of institutional corruption and systemic abuse through the lens of the Duplessis Orphans scandal. Sister Cassandra Lalonde, reclassified from teacher to nurse, watches helplessly…
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 Blood Brothers (Book 5 of A Dying Truth Exposed) by Marcus Abston

Gripping, poignant, and unforgettable: a powerful tale of strength amidst adversity… Amid the turmoil of a nation fractured by war, Annabelle and the Lightning-Strongman family are thrust into a desperate race against time, where the heavy burden of unspoken truths…
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The Middle Generation by M. B. Zucker

Meticulously researched, compellingly told, and engaging; historical fiction at its best. Award-winning author Zucker’s latest novel is a taut and engrossing portrait of a man and a nation in transition. Set during John Quincy Adams’ tenure as Secretary of State…
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What Once Was Promised by Louis Trubiano

Raw, introspective, and unflinching… Trubiano immerses readers in a tense, high-stakes journey of survival, betrayal, and unbreakable bonds as a teenager leaves his quiet Italian village for the unforgiving streets of early 20th-century Boston. In 1914, sixteen-year-old Domenic Bassini departs…
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The Pact of Freedom by M. L. Bull

A gripping and emotional tale of courage, betrayal, and the quest for freedom… A young woman’s eighteenth birthday marks the beginning of betrayal and a dangerous fight for freedom in Bull’s compelling historical tale. Set in the 1850s, the story…
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Leaving Fatherland by Matt Graydon

Intense, poignant, and revelatory. Set against the upheaval of pre- and post-World War II Germany, Graydon’s debut is a powerful, emotional journey into generational trauma, moral conflict, and the quest for truth. The story follows Oskar Bachmann, a misfit in…
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Imperfect: A Story about Loss, Courage, and Perseverance by Katy Motiey

Profoundly personal and universally resonant… Motiey makes her debut with this deeply moving and evocative exploration of loss, courage, and perseverance, set against the backdrop of Iran’s turbulent 1970s. Drawing from the experiences of the author’s mother, the story follows…
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Strawberry Gold by Chris Gerrib

A propulsive historical thriller. Gerrib’s compelling novel plunges readers into a deadly race for lost gold that unravels lives and exposes dark truths. In 1986, 18-year-old Pat Kowalski faces a crumbling life—his father is dying, their home is on the…
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Scandal (Stoneslayer: Book 1) by Candace Lynn Talmadge

Gripping, multi-layered, and politically charged… Talmadge kicks off her Stoneslayer series with a bold and immersive tale of resilience and rebellion, set in a world where social divides run deep and power is tightly held. In the rigidly stratified realm…
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The Hermit of Fish Crescent Island by OWEN SIEFFRE

Haunting, poetic, and deeply moving… Sieffre’s latest novel is a compelling story set against the raw, turbulent beauty of a remote coastal island. After Reconstruction, Elijah joins a British merchant ship, seeking a fresh start. His journey is shattered by…
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A Siren Called Truth (The Bone Wars Trilogy Book 1) by Patricia Roberts Wright

A thought-provoking and compelling read that delves into the human cost behind the pursuit of truth. Wright’s Bone Wars Trilogy kicks off with a gripping, tautly written tale set in the ruthless world of 19th-century paleontology, where ambition, rivalry, and…
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Missing Friends: A Foremothers in the Family Novel by Susan McGuirk

Raw, authentic, and atmospheric; an unsparing look at the immigrant experience from a distinctly female perspective. McGuirk’s debut thrusts readers into the brutal realities of 19th-century America through the unrelenting struggles of an Irish immigrant. In 1841, Catherine McGuirk leaves…
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The Seagull by Wes Snowden

An excellent blend of historical fiction, romance, and adventure.  Snowden’s latest is an exhilarating tale set during the turbulent years leading up to the American War of independence. Jeremy Whitehall, a privileged and irresponsible young man, faces a drastic life…
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When a Stranger Knocks: a Great Depression Novel by Peggy Ann Shumway

A beautifully crafted story that offers a rich exploration of the human spirit’s capacity to endure… Shumway’s latest novel is a compelling and unforgettable journey through broken trust, the intensity of first love, and the challenge of believing in the…