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Onward, At Last…: A tome on behalf of our progeny by Kevin V Howard

A provocative, fascinating read… Howard discusses the roots of America’s socio-political, economic, and spiritual challenges, offering the many ways people can move forward in his debut. Divided into four parts, the book explores the concept of universal oneness while illuminating…
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INTO TROUBLE by Paul Gorman

An utterly engrossing travel account that doubles as a remarkable coming-of-age story… Fabulous. Gorman’s deeply personal narrative is as much a coming-of-age story as it is an engrossing history of a bygone era. Raised by a sympathetic mother and abusive…
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Terms of Service: Subject to change without notice by Craig W. Stanfill

A chilling dystopian tale that is as unsettling as it is thought-provoking… Stanfill beautifully weaves the richness of human complexity into this thought-provoking tale of science fiction, the first in the Terms of Service series. The world is controlled by…
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Karik’s First Battle (The Legends of Karik Book 1) by Evan Oliver

A first-rate adventure… Oliver skillfully builds a fast-paced YA fantasy both around the battle between good and evil and his protagonist’s struggles to survive in the face of tormenting circumstances in his gripping series kicker in The Legends of Karik…
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Ylmi’s Saga (The Legends of Karik Book 2) by Evan Oliver

A vivid blend of high action and poignant emotions… Oliver continues his immersive The Legendes of Karik series with this fast-paced installment. Ylmi Bodvarsdottir has grown up in the harsh mountains beyond the protection of her village. But it’s not…
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The Brilliance of the Color Black Through the Eyes of Art Collectors by Charles Moore

A robust and engaging read… New York-based art historian, art collector, curator, and writer Charles Moore, focuses on color black while providing excellent advice for Black artists and collectors in his latest, a follow-up to his earlier much-admired guide to…
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THE DARKEST GIFT by Len Handeland

Fun, moving, and action-packed… Handeland delivers plenty of plot developments, intriguing characters, and otherworldly things in his engrossing debut. Struggling with his sexuality, Jack thinks his stroke of bad luck with men and women has come to an end after…
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Iceapelago 2091 by Peter Brennan

A memorable, unpredictable journey… After the destructive Eriador event effectively shuts off the Gulf Stream, bringing in fierce winters that lasted half a year, Iceapelago becomes the hub of life-or-death negotiations, with residents struggling to stay alive in Brennan’s compelling…
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Blood Before Dawn (2) (The Dung Beetles of Liberia) by Daniel V. Meier Jr.

An impressive literary balancing act that is as entertaining as it is thoughtful… Meier continues his The Dung Beetles of Liberia series with this enthralling installment as Ken Verrier returns to Liberia to buy diamonds. It’s April of 1979. When…
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The Adventures of Vylette Bunny and Michie: Love at First Bite by Michelle Crichton (Author), I Cenizal (Illustrator)

Brilliantly subtle and spot-on… A charming early read. Crichton’s latest is a charming story about acceptance, understanding, compassion, and pet ownership. Kind and caring, Michie has always dreamt about owning a pet of her own. When she sees Vylette bunny…
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Iconoclast: A Sean McPherson Novel by Laurie Buchanan

An absolute page-turner… Not the one to be missed. The ex-cop Sean McPherson learns danger never strays far from home in this enthralling second installment in Buchanan’s Sean McPherson series. Still struggling with survivor’s guilt, Sean is gradually settling into…
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The Witch Hunter General II: The Oath Breaker by Mace Berry        

An un-put-downable paranormal fantasy with heartfelt emotion and real substance… Marked with violence, bloodshed, and intrigue, Berry’s second in The Witch Hunter General series takes readers on an exhilarating adventure as General Victor Cain and his team set on to…
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JACK’S GIFT by Dorine Andrews

A compelling, intimate exploration of love and family… Set in the WWII era and afterwards, Andrews’s emotionally intense tale traverses topics of love, race, and class, sweeping the reader along. When Amahli fell in love with four years her junior…
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FLEETING CHILLS: Weird, Creepy, Short & Scary Horror Stories by Joseph C. Gioconda (Author, Editor), Grace Elizabeth (Author), Amy Yun Yu (Author), Isabel Rincón (Author), Petar Vrbich (Author)

Dark, disturbing, and sharp-edged… A thoroughly gripping collection. Joseph C. Gioconda along with Grace Elizabeth, Amy Yun Yu, Isabel Rincón, Petar Vrbich, and others delves into the dark, brutal world of death and mystery in his grim latest, a collection…
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The Abalone Ukulele: A Tale of Far Eastern Intrigue by R L Crossland

A first-rate historical tale… Crossland returns with this poignant historical about the temper and times of three ordinary men in the 1910s Shanghai. Three ordinary men, a disgraced Korean tribute courier, a bookish naval officer, and a polyglot third-class quartermaster,…
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The Ghost of Madonna 13 (The Last Nevergate Chronicles Book 3) by E. T. Ellison

An ambitious installment in a rollicking series that deserves big screen adaptation…          Ellison’s electrifying third installment in The Nevergate Chronicles sees mysterious forces unleashed centuries ago come together toward an epic, continent-spanning clash. Glendyl, Lizbeth and Lysheem are together once…
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The Mask of Madonna 13 (The Last Nevergate Chroniclers Book 2) by E. T. Ellison

Smart, funny, humane, and superbly well-written, this is science fiction at its most entertaining… The hilarious second installment in Ellison’s The Last Nevergate Chronicles continues Glendyl’s exhilarating adventure as she finds herself transported to a sinister underground realm. Glendyl Fenderwel…
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GODS IN THE RUINS: A Vatican Archives Thriller (The Vatican Archives Series) by E.R. Barr

Action-packed, intense, and thematically profound, this is a conspiracy thriller done right… Barr crafts an absorbing plot around history, religion, myth, archeology, and secrets long buried in his engrossing latest in The Vatican Archives series, featuring Vatican archeologist Fr. Daniel…
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Most Precious Collection by Heather Robbins

A quick read, offering both suspense and scares… In Robbins’ latest, a woman fleeing her past moves into a Victorian house, only to find her life upending once again. Trying to build a new life free of past mistakes, Madison…
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The Well of Life (Falling Sky Book 2) by E. T. Ellison

Brisk, propulsive, and entertaining throughout… Ellison has outdone himself in this spectacular second installment of his Falling Sky series, which pits the plucky, oblivious Glix Larue against a horde of dangerous enemies. While Hallah is on the brink of destruction,…