Fourteen-year-old Blue wants to have a go at normal life. Or at least wants to be left alone. As a young girl who lost her whole family to a house fire, Blue’s got a difficult road to traverse. But it’s… Read More ›
indie books
Not Alone (Vox Oculis #1) by Frederic Martin
Extraordinary and unforgettable… Martin blends elements of thriller, science fiction, and teenage drama into a taut YA coming-of-age tale about a young girl struggling to find her bearing in the cozy town of Westbury, Vermont. It’s been four and a… Read More ›
The Sword Brotherhood (Shadow Sword #3) by S.J. Hartland
Elegantly told, assured, and rich… A page-turner. In this sprawling third volume of the epic Shadow Sword series, Hartland offers a spectacular fantasy world and larger-than-life characters as centuries-old rivalry continues to threaten the kingdom. Betrayed by a friend, Roaran… Read More ›
A Rose From The Executioner by Edward Izzi
Deftly crafted and multilayered… Wildly entertaining. Izzi traces an intricate course marked by brutal serial killings, bouts of extreme torture, an insurance fraud, secret societies, dirty church politics, and global conspiracies, in his fast-paced, multifaceted latest, featuring Detective Philip Dorian… Read More ›
The Concrete Vineyard by Cam Lang
A deft plotting, deeply realized characterization, and keen understanding of human psyche make this a must-read mystery… In Lang’s skillfully layered debut mystery, a decade-old crime, grief, and regret provide the backdrop for an account of vengeance and redemption in… Read More ›
Love in the Time of the Coronavirus by Victor Lana
A deftly woven tale of love, resilience, and brotherhood… Lana’s latest is a convincing and resonant portrayal of a man seeking love during COVID crisis as he struggles with his inner demons. It’s February 2020. COVID is gradually spreading its… Read More ›
Shifting Stars: The Salvation of Tempestria Book 1 by Gary Stringer
Intricate and convincing magical tale… Stringer blends hard science and fantastical magic in his multifaceted latest. Centuries-old and immortal, Arshes Megane, daughter of a half-Faery and a powerful druid Catronia and a shadow warrior father Daelen, is able to manipulate… Read More ›
Resistance, Revolution and Other Love Stories by K
Fantastical, meditative, and witty… An outstanding collection. Love provides the backdrop for this remarkable, deeply gripping collection of twelve short stories from K. Brimming with pathos and rich in character, “The Conversation,” explores friendship, love, self-reliance, freedom, and self-discovery through… Read More ›
Friends in Low Places by Vince Wetzel
A stirring, inspiring celebration of friendship… Wetzel unleashes a searing portrait of enduring male friendship in his poignant debut. It was in high school when five boys: David, Rob, Jesse, Paul, and Jim recognized themselves in one another and became… Read More ›
Song Over Silence: A Story About Finding My Voice While Healing Child Incest Abuse by Jill Dyann Bittle
Raw and authentic… A candid and courageous memoir about incest abuse. In this striking and moving memoir, Bittle details her harrowing journey of recovery from incest abuse, turning an unflinching eye on the time in her life that has influenced… Read More ›
