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Haunting Magic (The Witches of New Mourne #2) by Neely Powell
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A page-turner from start to finish… Powell imagines a fantasy universe of New Mourne where humans and paranormal creatures observe a considerable peace. Fiona Burns, the Connelly witch, with her skill as a medium has attracted the attention of Bailey… Read More ›
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Dragon Lad Trilogy by J.C. Stevens
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Fast-paced and exciting… A rip-roaring adventure. Stevens introduces an absorbing fantasy world of dragons, humans, witches, and wizards, taking his young protagonist on many nail-biting adventures in this impressive middle grade fantasy series, the three-part Dragon Lad trilogy. In the… Read More ›
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Treasure of the Holy Quincunx: A Travis One-Shoe Thriller by E. T. Ellison
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Brilliantly realized… A kickass SF story. Filled with futuristic gadgets, written with wit and intelligence, this prequel to Ellison’s earlier, The Luck of Madonna 13 in The Nevergate Chronicles, is a thoroughly delightful SF tale, taking Ranger Travis One-Shoe into… Read More ›
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Project Renaissance: White Wings by Brian Gates
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A thoughtful, nonstop thrill ride… Gates’s latest SF thriller takes readers on a chilling ride into the near future. When Detective Booker Vaux arrives home to discover his family has vanished without a trace, with forensic clues wiped clean, he… Read More ›
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Of Bread And Wine by Edward Izzi
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Bristling with tension, gripping from the first page, this is conspiracy thriller done right. An intricately constructed plot and high action lift Izzi’s excellent latest action thriller, featuring Chicago-based criminal attorney Michael Prescott. Michael is in Rome, visiting his best… Read More ›
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The Ram’s Tale by Alina Isac (Author), Livia Savin (Illustrator)
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A fun romp… High energy, punchy sentences, and wit mark Isac’s charming picture book, a tale about a young shepherd boy taking on a cruel giant. In the valleys of England, a menacing giant and his one-eyed ram are disrupting… Read More ›
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Children of Dieppe by Joanne Madden
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Seamless, compelling, and memorable… The brilliant combination of history and individual struggles elevates Madden’s engrossing debut, a sweeping tale that spans a time period from World War II until the 21st century. When Jim Nair lost his life during the… Read More ›
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Book blurb: The Theseus Conspiracy (A CID Agent Jacqueline Sinclair Novel) by Victor M. Alvarez
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A psychopathic villain in possession of seven deadly nuclear bombs. A conspiracy of devastating consequences. A thriller unlike any you’ve ever read… When a Navy Seal team rescues a captive from a Russian prison, their victory is short-lived—with a squad… Read More ›
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Silver and Evergreen by J C Bates
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A heady blend of magic, romance, intrigue, and Faerie lore… Bates draws on elements of fantasy and romance to create a labyrinthine plot with a decidedly dark edge in a narrative rife with physical and sexual violence, sinister conspiracies, betrayal,… Read More ›
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Book blurb: The 10% Factor: What Saving The Most Vulnerable Felines Taught Me About Defying The Odds by Zachariah Atteberry
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When Zachariah Atteberry joined the local animal shelter to volunteer right before his high-school graduation, he had no idea his life would change forever. He recognized his own damaged spirit in the rescue cats, and thus began his life-time affinity… Read More ›