John Staughton, Senior Reviewer

Displaying the flexible mind of a scholar, artist, and mystic, Duncan Van Etten has built a profoundly good first-time collection of poetry in The New Orations: Vol. 1. Moving effortlessly between poetic forms of haiku, free verse, and sonnets, and dancing between complex subjects of jealousy, hope, nature, and even the futility of art, Van Etten demonstrates a versatile style, respect for tradition, and a mastery of language. Along with the more prose-leaning pieces often resembling lyrics or spoken-word improvisation, there are poems that will pique any reader’s interest, whether you love hip-hop, Shakespeare, or Ginsberg.

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David Myles Robinson raises the bar once again with the legal exploits of Pancho McMartin in Tropical Deception, the fourth installment of his series. Combining the tension of a murder mystery with the procedural drama of a legal thriller, along with a colorful cast of suspects, this novel is a quick and enticing read. Despite the occasionally flat delivery of dialogue and exposition, the story is laced with tempting red herrings, cleverly penned language, and a deftly crafted plot. For those readers seeking an immersive escape with a healthy dose of tropical swagger, Robinson makes it hard to stop […]

An ambitious and visceral work of dark fantasy, Wolf Omega by Joseph Stone is a fantasy delight for lycanthrope lovers, and anyone who enjoys a wild, generation-spanning epic. Expanding the literary lore of werewolves in new and creative directions, this 17th century adventure is a well-researched novel of self-discovery, empowerment, family, and vengeance. Dripping with rich language, the storytelling is patient, thanks to the author’s confident voice, and undulates between dramatic dialogue, intrigue, and action. Aside from the occasional clumsy or hackneyed description, this second installment of The Lykanos Chronicles is a ravenously good read.

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