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Memory Dungeon by R.T.W. Lipkin

An un-putdownable SF mystery… A total knockout. Set in near-future, Lipkin’s outstanding latest explores the themes of memory and ethics through the lenses of science fiction and mystery thriller. Colin Birch, owner and operator of the Memory Palace—a facility for…
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A Multicultural Picnic: Children’s Picture Book (Little Polyglot Adventures) by Victor Dias de Oliveira Santos

A marvelous children’s story about acceptance and the power of kindness… Santos explores racism, friendship, and kindness in this high-spirited caper that sees the polyglot siblings tackling bullies while on a family picnic. Dylan and Isabella are excited to join…
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On the Trail of the Wind’s Tears (On the Trail, book 2) by Lynne Armstrong-Jones

A gripping fantasy, at once lighthearted and intricate… In this finely crafted second installment in the On the Trail series, Armstrong-Jones explores greed for power, courage, resilience, friendship, and the complex dynamics of marriage and relationships as Veras, the Superiors…
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She Sees Ghosts by David Fitz-Gerald

A superbly paced, all-consuming tale… In the award-winning Fitz-Gerald’s rich, vividly told latest, the part of the Adirondack Spirit Series set in the 1800s, a young girl struggles to navigate the ups and downs of her young life as the…
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Source of Deceit by Wolf Bahren

Taut, tense, ingeniously crafted… Sizzling. Fully developed characters and a fast-moving plot that builds to an exhilarating ending mark this excellent espionage thriller by Bahren, featuring Anna Jones, the gusty female correspondent for the New York Daily Journal. Anna is…
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Growing Up American by Rafael Polo

A candid, revealing tale… Polo spins an engrossing story about a Cuban immigrant boy who comes to live in America after the Cold War in Cuba forces his parents to send him to a foreign land. It is 1959. The…
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Dark Awakening (Cascade Saga Book 2) by M.A. Kastle

Darkly intriguing, hauntingly beautiful… A must-read urban fantasy romance. Kastle follows Bone Chimes, the excellent first installment in the Cascade Saga featuring the pureblood soothsayer, Jordyn Langston, and her fated mate, the Director of Enforcers, Rutger Kanin, with this outstanding…
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The Mermaid Who Wanted to Fly (Kris the Mermaid) by Micah Kolding

A breezy affirmation of self… Absolute fun. Readers are in for madcap ride with Kris, the mermaid, as her best friends launch a mission to help her fly. Kris, the mermaid, has a single desire in her life: fly like…
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The Dagger (The Madigan Chronicles Book 1) by Marieke Lexmond

One magical and thrilling ride… Lexmond’s series kicker in The Madigan Chronicles serves up fiery protagonists, a mystical world-building, and plenty of surprising twists. The Madigan family, a long-line of powerful witches, is the keeper of a magical wand, one…
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The You Beyond You – The Knowledge of the Willing by Ramzi Najjar

A thought-provoking and powerful transformative compendium… In this empowering guide, the award-winning Najjar offers an extraordinary life approach to reach new heights as he lays out strategies for turning negative beliefs and ideas into positive ones. Combining true-life experiences with…
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What Does a Caterpillar Do? by David McArthur (Author), Lucy Rogers (Illustrator)

Bright and informative… A charming visual treat for the youngest patrons. Using a series of short questions and brief answers, McArthur’s picture book introduces young children to several different types of bugs and what makes each of them unique. Seen…
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Letter from Belleau Wood (Covington Chronicles, #7) by Mary Lou Cheatham

Highly engrossing… a full-bodied historical drama. Two people grapple with lost love and heartache in Cheatham’s expansive seventh installment in the Covington Chronicles set in the first World War era. Growing up, Trudy Cameron has always thought she would marry…
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Bull City-In-Wonderland by Basia Gwiazdowska (Author), Mel R. Fisher (Author)

Playful, biting, and timely… Gwiazdowska and Fisher tell the story of three falsely accused polo players in this humorous political satire of systemic injustice, bureaucratic corruption, and human idiosyncrasies. Katazina Gold Gwiazda, the fast-talking Yankee lawyer and her law partner,…
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Dreams of the Dying (Enderal #1) by Nicolas Lietzau

An intricate page-turner… In this impressive series kicker in the Enderal series, Lietzau combines psychological horror, mystery, and high fantasy with political intrigue to build a gripping fantasy. Struggling to deal with the traumatic memories of his harrowing past, ex-mercenary…
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Imagine No More by Vincent Cotroneo

A meditation on life, love, hope, and despair… Cotroneo’s debut collection of poems and short prose offers a glimpse in a young mind struggling with anxiety, self-doubts, and insecurities as he combines his reflections about life and death and nostalgia…
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Dirt Road Main Street by Cynthia L. Clark

An all-consuming romance sprinkled with hefty dose of suspense… Fans of romantic suspense will best appreciate this haunting tale of two lovers who after falling in love change forever. The sparks ignited for both Holly and Tano when they meet…
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MY BOOK OF REVELATIONS by Gerry Burke

“An eclectic, ingenious and often hilarious collection!” Burke’s latest is a droll, intriguing collection of stories permeated by themes of violence, greed, obsession with murder and mayhem added in the mix. The book is divided into four sections. In the…
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Disciple of Vishnu (Chronicles of a Lost Continent #2) by RK Singh

A delightful romp… Singh continues the Chronicles of a Lost Continent series with this action-packed, adventurous installment. Arul continues his journey to the Royal City of Ailas with his pet wolf Jaya and his childhood friends Keeran and Navira to…
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The Barkuu: Dawn of a Species by Lauren Wright

A fast-moving, engrossing SF thriller… Wright combines complex characters, a thrilling survival story, and a deeply realized, unnerving future in her debut. After a mysterious cloud appears in space, enveloping the planet for a day, the great calamity follows with…
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Falling Stars Over Belgrade by Jeffrey Kwitny

An addictive thriller full of suspense, secrets, and surprises… Set in 1989 in Yugoslavia, Kwitny’s engrossing thriller finds a struggling Hollywood director entangled in a sinister conspiracy. Struggling with a dwindling career and a deteriorating relationship, Stephen Krawczyk accepts a…