John Staughton, Senior Reviewer

The elite warriors of Alpha Team are tasked to unravel the maniacal scheme of a vengeful villain seeking to compromise the global food supply in Operation Cavolo by E.S. Benton, the second installment of The Silent Codename series. Careening from one explosive scene and clever bit of investigating to the next, the Alpha squad faces a deadly countdown to disaster, while internal strife and old secrets threaten their unity. With rapid-fire plot twists and a labyrinth of motives and betrayals, Benton’s adrenaline-fueled story is equally visceral and relentless. Part black ops spy thriller and part procedural military drama, this action-heavy […]

An anti-heroine battling accusations of treachery while fighting for her home makes The Assays of Ata by K.I.S. a striking introduction to a new fantasy series. Ata is a magically-abled spy for Pandia, but bringing about the fall of Cinnae, her nation’s sworn enemy, means executing a desperately tangled plot and navigating unexpected allies, murderous motives, veiled threats, and kingdom-shaking betrayals. From multilayered military maneuverings and palace intrigue to fantastical scheming and the visceral awakening of ancient powers, this first book of The Chronicles of Áitarbith series is an impressively elaborate and carefully crafted work of epic fantasy, with a […]

Maddie Bennett is courageously healing both mind and spirit after being rescued from a regime of fanatics by her still-missing brother in Revealed Mercy: A Journey into the Tower of Trust by Eve M. Harrell, an inspiring second installment in her Christian coming-of-age series. To save his son, David Bennett must make a deal with the devil that threatens everything he stands for, while the divine fate of the world hangs in the balance. Weaving subtle lessons from Scripture into a suspenseful and enveloping plot, Harrell’s spiritual focus remains a sturdy foundation for the tenacious Bennett family as they seek […]

A multilayered journey into greater self-knowledge and spiritual confidence, Revealed Truth: A Journey from Fear to Faith by Eve M. Harrell is a Christian YA drama with wisdom for readers of all ages. Maddie Bennett is struggling with the anxiety and panic of teenage life, and the deep faith instilled by her family may not be enough to overcome the symptoms. Her father is fighting his own battles, serving his country by keeping cybercriminals at bay, but in such dangerous times, keeping both his family and his clients safe is a daunting task. Imbued with righteous lessons and relatable characters […]