John Staughton, Senior Reviewer

A wild and creative fantasy, Tindle: Rise of the Liger by Monique McMorgan weaves a unique plot of shapeshifters, CEOs, and mysterious enemies at the gates, for an action-packed and unexpectedly philosophical ride. With a keen eye towards world-building and in-depth character development, this novel has a bit of everything: old flames, family values, existential quandaries, brotherly bonds, self-reflection, conceptions of masculinity, and what unites humans together across the world. While some of the narration is a bit too simple for the subject, the twisting plot is easy to follow, and the pace doesn’t let up. All told, this original […]

A fast-paced, post-apocalyptic prophecy, Nuclear Midnight by Robert Cole is a gripping thriller, but also an accurate imagining of life if the world’s nuclear superpowers ever choose to unleash their might. A worst-case scenario tale of survival in a freshly devastated world, this novel also boasts a charming protagonist who evolves into a dauntless hero before the reader’s eyes. While the plot has a strong heart and good supporting characters, there are some details that need work, such as inconsistent colloquial speech, large drops of exposition, and inorganic dialogue. Those imperfections aside, this gritty, relentlessly unpredictable story works both as […]

Author Johnathan Goldsoul reveals the essential nature of expanding your own knowledge and skillset to excel in a post-pandemic world in Self Investment 101: How to Bank on Yourself to Become a Valuable Asset and Profit Generating Machine. Approaching this critical concept from both experiential, academic, and anecdotal angles, the author details the benefits of investing wisely in your own future potential, and seeing yourself as an asset. From offering tools for honest self-analysis and measuring your personal ROI, to redefining your concept of profit and reimagining your personal inventory, this book is original and comprehensive in its strategic […]