Brad Dude | Thriller

Finding Eden: A Perilous Quest for a Safe Migrant Homeland by Brad Dude is a sweeping, multi-perspective novel that chronicles the perilous journey of migrants and asylum seekers as they flee war, persecution, and poverty in search of safety and a new home. The story unfolds in three acts: first, the shipwreck of the MV Ralik-Ratak, where desperate migrants overthrow their abusive smugglers; second, the humanitarian missions led by Captain Anna Kruger and her crew aboard the rescue ship MV Militobi as they attempt to deliver refugees to Europe, only to be turned away at every port; and finally, the migrants’ arrival at the mysterious, uncharted Santa Inez Island, a paradise for them. But eve...

Florence Lea Dombey | Suspense & Thrillers

Consummate Confidences by Florence Dombey is the sixth book in The Willow Chronicle and a sweeping saga that examines crime, deception, and secrets in a seemingly idyllic town in 1957. The story follows Brittany Alistair Macey, who returns to her small hometown of Port Townsend after a daring escape to French Polynesia with Willow Benton, Carl Meyers’ daughter. While Bambi tries to rebuild her life with her infant daughter in her father’s vacant house, the town is shaken by the long-overdue return of Willow, who vanished from Honolulu months earlier. Meanwhile, a series of murders of young women in Port Townsend and Seattle threatens to unravel the town’s veneer of tranquility. As Carl Meyer...

Zoe Disigny | Fiction - Womens

Zoe Disigny's The Art of Traveling Strangers explores personal transformation against the backdrop of art and travel. Claire Markham embarks on a transformative journey to Europe as an art guide, hoping to escape the emotional toll of her recent divorce and strained relationship with her daughter, Amber. The novel reveals Claire's internal struggles and features vibrant characters, particularly her employer, Viv Chancey, whose exuberance and impulsive nature challenge Claire's sense of control. The novel begins with an evocative scene aboard Claire’s flight to Europe, where she reflects on her life through the lens of art. Disigny skillfully illustrates how art can symbolize personal experie...

D.E. Ring | Fiction - Mystery -Murder

D.E. Ring’s Death and His Brother is another captivating sixth entry into the Urquhart & MacDonald Murder Mysteries, and it is a classic whodunit set in mid-20th-century Cape Breton, Canada, following a cast of musicians, hotel staff, and small-town residents thrown together by fate and a deadly accident. The story opens as a group of jazz musicians, along with other passengers, board a new Railiner sleeper train for the grand re-opening of The Gramercy Hotel in Barrachois. When the train barrels through its stop with no one at the controls, ultimately crashing into the steel mill yard, the aftermath reveals a dead passenger, an unconscious crew, and a web of intrigue. Detectives Jimmy U...

Lucas Raney | Children-Educational

I still can’t believe that The Poetry Coaster is written by a ten-year-old, a short yet spectacular lesson in poetry. In a tone that is jovial and light and that doesn’t miss in humor, this young author delivers a lyrical work that instructs and entertains. I have written for many years, and there are poetic forms I never knew existed. Lucas Raney breaks them down with concise definitions and takes readers on a lyrical ride that describes the rollercoaster experience. From loop-de-loops to snack disasters, from the nervousness of standing in line for a rollercoaster ride to the hilarity of moving up and feeling free, he introduces forms like diamante, haiku, two tone, extended metaphor, pers...

B. Truly | Romance - General

In Summer Fated to Be Mine, B. Truly delivers an emotionally charged narrative of love, heartbreak, and second chances. It is the first and engaging entry in The Summer Choice series. The story follows Zakiah Morelli, who, along with his brother, shares a tight-knit bond—until the fateful summer they all fall for the same girl, Iliana Kaplan. Zakiah always believed he and Iliana were destined. Still, when it becomes clear her heart isn’t entirely his, the resulting heartbreak fractures his relationship with both Iliana and his brother Elijah. Two years later, love finds Zakiah again in the form of Glory Glover. Still haunted by his first heartbreak, Zakiah resists, afraid to risk his heart a...

Kirsten Pursell | Romance

In The Scarlet D by Kirsten Pursell, Scarlet embarks on a daring journey of self-reinvention after a thirty-year marriage crumbles. Seeking solace on Sullivan's Island, she joins a divorced women's book club, hoping to connect with like-minded souls. Amidst the stunning backdrop of South Carolina, her dormant desires come to life when she encounters the charming Ben, a younger man who challenges her boundaries. However, the confident Beau, a maturer suitor and a man more suited for her age, offers a glimpse of true connection. As past wounds resurface with the arrival of an old flame, Scarlet must navigate love, judgment, and the possibility of a second chance. The novel opens with Scarlet's...

Dorothea Jensen | Poetry - General

Dorothea Jensen’s Liberty-Loving Lafayette is a delightful and accessible introduction to the Marquis de Lafayette, the young French nobleman whose courage and idealism played a crucial role in securing American independence. In rhyming verse, Jensen swiftly summarizes Lafayette’s journey: from his youthful enthusiasm for the American cause, to his pivotal friendship with George Washington, his bravery in battle, his role in securing French support, and his decisive contribution at Yorktown. With lively illustrations and supplemental resources, the book invites young readers—and adults—to discover Lafayette’s remarkable story in an engaging, memorable way. This book provides intriguing detai...

Arnold V Page | Non-Fiction - Inspirational

Arnold V. Page’s The Date of Christ’s Return is a bold and meticulously researched exploration of biblical prophecy, well-written for the contemporary audience in an age of uncertainty. Page is a seasoned minister with backgrounds in engineering and theology, and he brings an analytical mind to questions that have stirred the hearts and minds of believers and skeptics alike: Can we know when Christ will return? And if so, what does that mean for our lives today? The book is panoramic in its scope, tracing the world’s timeline from creation to what Page argues is an imminent conclusion. His approach is grounded in a literal interpretation of scripture, particularly the seven-thousand-year pla...

Nicklous Adams II | Fiction - Fantasy

 Nicklous Adams II’s Kyra: Through the Veil is an epic fantasy that delivers a tale of redemption, ancient conflicts, and the struggle between good and evil. The story follows Kyra, a young Aviyan princess burdened by her unique lineage and haunted by her past. She lost everything when she was just six years old, and living without her father, who disappeared in a war to save their world, has been her greatest challenge. He has been gone for five hundred years, and now, as they prepare for the fifth celebration to honor the brave and fallen warriors, someone from Kyra’s past brings disturbing news — Micah, her father, is alive. But he is trapped within the dangerous realm of The Flame,...

Laurel Colless | Children - Adventure

Knights Unite is the fourth book in the Peter Blue Series by Laurel Colless, and it follows Riva du Lac, who is determined to uphold her promise to avoid detentions at Spiral Hall. But a sea cleanup reveals Shem, a mythical fish boy, and a surprise honor from the Spiral Knights forces her to choose between rules and friendship. Meanwhile, Peter Blue has a vision of a water-dwelling monster. Can their unlikely alliance save the knights—and the world? Laurel Colless captures the delicate balance of environmental activism and adolescent adventure through the eyes of Riva, the determined twelve-year-old protagonist. The character development is both nuanced and engaging, particularly in Riva’s j...

Colin Dodds | Fiction - Literary

The Reign of the Anti-Santas by Colin Dodds is a unique and audacious Christmas tale that takes readers on a rollercoaster ride through a world where the holiday spirit collides head-on with corporate greed, scandal, and societal change. The story is narrated by Elvin, an elf with a front-row seat to the evolution and devolution of Christmas. Elvin's journey begins when he unwittingly accompanies Santa Claus on a Christmas Eve trip, setting the stage for a decades-long adventure filled with intrigue and danger. Dodds creates a narrative that includes Santa's secret affairs, the PR scandal that catapults Rudolph to fame, and the encroachment of humanity on the North Pole. What makes this book...