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Time Travel Swap by Connie Lacy

Daringly imaginative and deeply rooted in human connection… Lacy offers a refreshingly grounded take on time travel, fusing emotional realism with speculative fiction to explore identity, ambition, and connection in her latest novel. The story follows Carly Munro, a rising…
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Never Becomes Now (Zachary Zander Series) by Larry J. Kachik

A relentless, adrenaline-charged medical thriller… In Kachick’s second installment in the Zachary Zander series, emergency physician and newly appointed Chief Medical Officer Zachary “ZZ” Zander finds himself on the front lines of a battle that extends far beyond the ER.…
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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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I Was a Hero Once by Peter P Mahoney

A searing, deeply introspective memoir… Mahoney dismantles the mythology of heroism, war, and personal redemption in his compelling memoir. After joining the Army in 1968, he was sent to Vietnam. Upon his return, he became the leading voice in the…
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I, No Other by Yarrow Paisley

Unsettling and hypnotic… Paisley delivers an electrifying collection of absurdist interludes in his latest book. In the hallowed “tradition” of the avant-garde, these pieces do what that tradition does best—unseat tradition itself. The ten pieces within—if they qualify as stories…
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The Rangers’ Dilemma: a Gritty Fairytale: Dawn of Forest Black by Armanis Ar-feinial

An immersive, high-stakes tale of duty, identity, and the corrosive effects of power… Ar-feinial’s latest installment in Dawn of Forest Black series delves into the fraught intersection of duty, identity, and the volatile politics of an intricately rendered elven world.…
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Hidden by Olivia Gold 

A wildly entertaining ride that’s as heartfelt as it is hilarious… Gold combines sharp wit, wild turns, and middle school madness into a taut, thrilling story in her latest novel. Xander thought he had middle school figured out: stay low,…
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How to Make a Perfect S’more by Michael Cooper (Author), Penny Weber (Illustrator)

A whimsical tale of summer camp, dragon-fueled courage, and the sweet art of s’more-making… A fire-breathing dragon transforms a boy’s summer camp experience into an unforgettable journey of self-discovery in Cooper’s delightful story. Miles dreads leaving home and struggles with…
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A Mixed Bag by Agnes McIntyre

Clever, profound, and unconventional… In her captivating collection of sixteen short stories, McIntyre masterfully blends humor, poignancy, and keen insights into the human experience. Each story offers a unique perspective on life’s complexities. “The Gift” explores the emotional weight of…
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An American Beelzebub by Darby Guise

A visceral, thought-provoking ride through the darker recesses of the human psyche. Guise’s latest plunges readers into a surreal, violent odyssey where morality and madness collide. No. 44, a dispassionate drifter and assassin, receives a cryptic list of targets—an arbitrary…
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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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Hex the Patriarchy & Heal the Patriarchy by Lilith Rising

A fierce, genre-defying blend of memoir, magical realism, and biting social commentary.  Rising’s compelling novel lays bare the harrowing realities of medical gaslighting, patriarchal oppression, and societal neglect. Lilith contracts pinworms—an experience exacerbated by dismissive doctors, unsupportive loved ones, and…
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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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Katie’s Really Bad Day: A story about test anxiety by Kathleen Jeffrey (Author), Susan Kilmartin (Illustrator)

A fun, feel-good story about facing fears, finding calm, and conquering test day jitters… Jeffrey captures the emotional journey of a young girl as she navigates the pressures of school and the fear of failure in her charming picture book.…
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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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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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Divine in Essence by Yarrow Paisley

Uncanny, dark, and spellbinding… Paisley’s latest short story collection is a darkly beautiful exploration of the human psyche, where desire, memory, and transformation unravel in vivid, surreal narratives. In the opening story, “The Great Event,” a young girl anticipates a…
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The Committed Professor A Memoir: My Fall from the Lectern to the Psych Ward by Kathi N Miner PhD

A raw, provocative account of narcissistic abuse, resilience, and survival.  Miner, a professor of feminist psychology, makes her debut with a candid and unflinching account of her life as both an academic and a woman trapped in a toxic marriage.…