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The Last Ghost: An Unexpected Occurrence by D.E. Ring

An elegant, haunting novel of quiet suspense, rich character work, and lingering philosophical depth. In Ring’s latest character-driven novel, everyday experience becomes a thoughtful exploration of loss, ambition, and the boundaries of reason. Joshua Stewart’s life seems to be perfect:…
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Dark Elf’s Snare by Armanis Ar-feinial

An emotionally charged, morally complex fantasy that blends passion with pathos and seduction with sorrow. In Ar-feinial’s brooding dark fantasy, an elven bodyguard’s mission spirals into a battle with grief, desire, and supernatural forces. Haunted by the disappearance of his…
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Red Dirt Part II: The Sister of Northwind by D.K. Kristof

Impossible to put down… Kristof expands the mythos of his post-human universe with stark emotional depth and rich character development in this second installment in the Red Dirt series.  In the frozen dark of Mars’s southern pole, Miri and the…
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Another Side of Sunshine by Kay DiBianca

Clever, wholesome, and fun… DiBianca’s latest novel is a cleverly structured middle-grade mystery that brings together classic adventure tropes with the emotional honesty of a coming-of-age summer tale. Spunky ten-year-old Reen Penterson ditches her summer novel-writing when a campus-wide treasure…
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Red Dirt Part I: The Star Bearer by D.K. Kristof

Gritty, unforgettable, and compulsively readable… Kristof’s debut is a vivid, emotionally resonant, and boldly cinematic plunge into a post-apocalyptic Martian world. In the ruined aftermath of humanity’s collapse, the Vestige, the synthetic beings forged in humanity’s image, have built new…
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ALPHA MALE (BLOOD RED MOON Book 2) by Mark Allen

Gripping, brutal, and yet surprisingly tender… Allen’s latest is a ferocious, fast-paced, and harrowing second act in the Caleb Jacobsen Saga. After saving humanity from the Global Alpha’s wrath, Caleb and Marla hoped for peace. But peace was never built…
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Wizards & Demons by Stephen Ball

Fast, funny, and bursting with satirical energy… Ball’s latest is a riotous, fast-talking fantasy romp that blends pulpy wizardry with modern-day absurdity. Told through a collection of short stories, the book follows Martin Lightsword, a self-deprecating Light Wizard living in…
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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…