Ragnar Kroll (Atmosphere Press)
Virtuality Book I: The Sailor Comes Home from the Sea by Ragnar Kroll probes deeply into the societal implications of rapid technological progress, drawing a chilling picture of a near future where AI and neurotechnology redefine human interactions and self-identity. The narrative is thick with themes of acceptance, disillusionment, and the struggle for authenticity in an increasingly artificial world. The plot unfolds through character-driven narratives and philosophical musings, mainly state-of-the-art circumstances gripping Sam Pilgrim, Robi...
R.A. Van Vleet (Atmosphere Press)
Payback by R.A. Van Vleet, the gripping novel by R.A. Van Vleet, intricately weaves a narrative brimming with crime, deception, and the harrowing aftermath of trauma. Megan Mikhaliovna is a determined private investigator haunted by her past as a victim of sex trafficking. The novel's opening scene vividly portrays her observation of Harold Huntington engaging in an illicit affair, setting the stage for the unraveling web of secrets and consequences that follow. The initial case centers on Ian Martin, the proprietor of Martin’s...
Mary Garden (Justitia Books)
Mary Garden’s My Father’s Suitcase delivers an intricately woven memoir that examines familial dysfunction, family secrets, and sibling abuse, framed within the heart-wrenching narrative of a daughter’s complex relationship with her aviator father, Oscar Garden, and her troublesome sister, Anna. The book's title suggests a weighty representation of memory and inheritance; the old suitcase serves not merely as a relic of the past but as a vessel filled with trauma, memories, and struggles lingering in the shadows of familial love. Mary...
Vincent Traughber Meis (Spectrum Books)
In The Long Journey to You, Vincent Traughber Meis delivers a poignant narrative exploring themes of love, loss, and self-discovery through the lens of its protagonist, Nathan. The novel follows Nathan as he navigates life after the death of his partner, Anthony, given the weight of societal expectations and his internal struggles. The plot centers around Nathan's attempts to forge a connection with Mateo, a nurse caring for his ailing mother, against the backdrop of his lingering grief and bitter memories of the past. The setti...
Kara Jacobson (Atmosphere Press)
Kara Jacobson's The Aswan Device, the second entry in the Intra-Earth Chronicles, captivates readers with its rich mythology, engaging adventure narrative, and profound explorations of familial bonds. Set against the backdrop of a technologically complex and enchanted underground world, the story follows two royal sisters, Adrianne and Sasha, whose journey is laden with conflict, both internal and external. Sisters Sasha and Adrianne, with their loyal companions—a satellite and a tiger—have triumphed over the tyrant Tartarus, liberating the und...
Jessica Piro (Independently Published)
Ascension of the Phoenix by Jessica Piro is a gripping novel that follows Leila Wells, a dedicated NYPD detective who copes with the harrowing aftermath of her partner David’s murder at the hands of a serial killer known as Bryan Foster. The plot unfolds with Leila’s determination to pursue Foster, which leads her down a dark path filled with emotional turmoil. After experiencing the wrenching loss of David, a hero and companion she adored, Leila finds herself at a crossroads. She struggles with grief while attempting to honor her memories of D...
V.P. Evans (V.P. Evans)
The Rebirth by V.P. Evans is a gripping novel that explores themes of redemption, corruption, grief, and complex human relationships against a backdrop of organized crime and personal tribulations. In Chicago, two haunted men are brought together by a murder that reignites their intertwined fates. Mark Gilliam, a police homicide consultant buried in grief, and Jason Roneros, a reclusive former author, both carry the weight of a dark past—one that cost Mark his son and Jason his dreams. As they start an investigation, they uncover secrets hidden...
Marcus Abston (Chas Novels)
Blood Brothers is the fifth installment in A Dying Truth Exposed series by Marcus Abston, and it unfolds against the backdrop of the early American Civil War, focusing on interwoven stories of strength, struggle, and racial complexities during a tumultuous time in U.S. history. The narrative follows Joseph, a Cherokee boy torn from his family and thrust into the horrors of slavery. His mother, Annabelle Lightning, embarks on a desperate journey to locate him while fighting against societal norms and her past connections, particularly with...
Nicholas Keating Casbarro (Atmosphere Press)
In Vitalerium: Descent into the Void, Nicholas Keating Casbarro transports readers to a richly imagined future where humanity’s relentless ambition leads to remarkable achievements and catastrophic consequences. The plot follows civilization's journey to search for new resources in space, focusing on the discovery of a rare substance called Vitalerium. While initially celebrated as the solution to humanity's energy crisis, this discovery ignites greed and conflict among various factions on Earth and beyond. In 2701, freelancer Roman Matthews fi...
Peter P. Mahoney (Atmosphere Press)
In I Was A Hero Once, Peter P. Mahoney recounts the events of 1968 that altered his life. Joining the Army as an infantry lieutenant, he found himself deployed to Vietnam, where the war’s crude experience shattered his youthful ideals. Upon returning, he became a prominent voice in the Vietnam Veterans Against the War, thrust into the spotlight of the Gainesville Eight case, where betrayal cut deep. From establishing the New York Vietnam Veterans Memorial to falling in love with a Russian woman, Mahoney’s transformative journey reflects on...