Ryan McNeil works in the messy world of New York congressional politics, but also gets unwittingly tangled up in the disappearance of a young woman, as one of the last people to see her alive. The high-profile case could tank his career, but also threatens his freedom, leading him and his dauntless girlfriend to begin an investigation of their own, despite the mounting dangers and the target that has settled […]
An entrancing and cryptically told financial thriller, As Sure as Death and Taxes by Rush W. Sterling is far from your standard spy fiction. Grave mistakes from a decade ago haunt a financial director whose expertise and ability to survive is tested in the dangerous crucible of spy craft and brinksmanship. While some of the more dense financial and in-depth details may cause readers’ attention to drift, the bursts of action and streams of prose that are both matter-of-fact and creatively visceral will grip readers to the last page. Sterling balances authentic character development with timely subject matter and a […]
A terrifying fling fifty years in the future, Friendship City: Hanging by a Thread by Carl H. Mitchell is a twisting, breakneck thriller that feels uncomfortably realistic. Following on directly from the events of Mitchell’s first novel, Sundown, this high-stakes story is riveting, conspiratorial, and seemingly ripped from the current state of the world.
While the sinister World Council schemes to wipe out half the human race (at least) with a deadly virus, Nick Garvey is fighting to keep the new President safe from all sides, watching his daughter fight to find her memories after coming out of a […]
Blending domestic scenes with her signature supernatural style, Linda Watkins delivers another addictive read with The Blood of the Viper, the fifth installment of her Kate Pomeroy Mystery series, which never ceases to entertain. Kate faces an ancient evil that has been waiting centuries to mingle with human blood, but she also has a family to protect – a new life that has been nearly denied her one too many times. The tension of action-packed storytelling via fully-developed and nuanced characters makes it hard to stop reading, while the nerve-twisting scenes of gothic horror will thrill loyal fans of […]
In Alchemy of Revenge, author Athan Noel unleashes a visceral and unpredictable homage to vengeance.
When a lustful mistake spins out of control into obsession, harassment, and even costlier consequences, it seems that Leo Vitali’s life is falling apart before his eyes. His lawyer and father figure has a heart attack and he confesses his misdeeds to his wife, but that’s nothing compared to being arrested for a murder he didn’t commit. Betrayed by those closest to him, the perfect life of this Miami shot-caller is teetering on the edge, as his beloved family is fed poisonous lies by […]
A unique and unusual noir thriller by author CB Laurence, Murder at the Mansfield is the first moody installment of the Express Investigations series. When Hollywood’s sweetheart ends up behind bars for alleged murder, it will take a divorce attorney turned investigator with a big heart and a silver tongue to unravel the tangled case. An unlikely team of sleuths diving dangerously deep into the seedy underworld of power, lust, and money, this quick and gritty mystery is escapist fiction at its best. Sharp dialogue pulls readers into the past, while larger-than-life personalities torn from the big screen make this […]
A quick and breezy read for young travelers and nature lovers, Little Squiggle’s Lake Adventure by Laura Smetana and Stirling Hebda, with illustrations by Laura Smetana, is a charming tale of exploration and friendship. As Little Squiggle learns, doing something for the first time can be scary, and things don’t always go according to plan, but taking risks can also deliver exciting rewards. With vivid watercolor illustrations and easy-to-follow language, this is an ideal bedtime story for those just beginning their reading journeys. Though the plot does move quickly, and can sometimes feel abrupt, the lessons are clearly conveyed for […]
Sacred duties to kings, brothers, and the gods of war collide in Godfrey’s Crusade by Mark Howard, the dynamic first installment of The Griffin Legends series. Blending Arthurian-style questing with riveting battle sequences and a deeply developed world history, this detailed fantasy realm is overflowing with monsters and magic.
Godfrey may be the son of a Duke growing up among the royal court, but he was also raised on tales of bravery and noble sacrifice, and the proud knightly traditions of his family. After earning his sword and knighthood in heroic fashion against wights, vampires, and orcs, he embarks on […]