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Suspenseful and politically charged, The First State by Tshekedi Wallace imagines England in 2079 ruled by a cruel despot, in a thoughtful combination of political thriller and dystopian science fiction. Corrupt head stateman Gregory Christopher is a hated and dangerous man whose lust for absolute power has produced equally driven factions who each plot to take down his oppressive regime. The expanding number of characters sometimes distracts from the flow of the story, as do the frequent grammatical errors, but Wallace is skilled at building tension, and the recognizable power struggle between the tyrant and his enemies makes for a […]

A charming children’s holiday story, A Femich Christmas by R.J. Amezcua celebrates the power of unity, teaching a meaningful lesson to children that is applicable year-round. Something terrible has happened in the Hopy village on Christmas Eve and young Sheribelle must embark upon a magical quest to restore the heart of Christmas. Lavishly illustrated in bright, vivid colors by Rabindra Nath Barman, the story itself is somewhat familiar, but still spirited and engaging. The QR code allowing readers to listen to the accompanying music, as well as cut-out ornaments, make the book uniquely immersive, for an enchanting and inspirational addition […]

Following up on her first novel, Bonnie Traymore’s Little Loose Ends is the next fast-paced, nerve-wracking chapter in the Hudson Valley Series, and the lives of Nick and Victoria Mancuso. After the intense events of the first book, Victoria wants some peace, but when she starts receiving veiled threats from an unknown number, she decides to take the matter into her own hands. Less lurid than the previous installment, but with more emotional character development elevating the suspense, this standalone sequel ramps up the drama, for a gripping story about how the past has the power to haunt your […]

A novel based on a true story, Purity Found by Jane Catherine Rozek is a tale of spirituality, bravery, trust, and love. Fleeing her past to start over, 22-year-old Kate immigrates to the Canadian wilderness with little beyond her deep belief in God and the messages she receives from the Spirit through a communion with nature. There she is transported in time to the pioneer days, testing her limits. A story about living off the grid and the love that can blossom away from the pressures of the modern world, this spiritual-minded novel is an inspiring testament to the power […]

Brett Monk and McKenna Langford once again deliver a fast-paced mystery in Trapped By A Lie, the third book in their Moms Who Lie series, which gets better with each installment. By now we know the players, or at least we think we do, as the investigation of a teenager’s disappearance in the seemingly idyllic town of Toxey reveals more about the town and its denizens, coloring in elements from previous installments. The authors are experts at letting the mystery unfold piece by piece until reaching a satisfying conclusion, which hooks readers in for another installment. The book’s many […]