Rick Stein is flung 150 years into the past, landing in the year 2055, rather than 2212, and must find a way to change the world so he can save the future. The future Rick comes from is bleak, with Earth’s inhabitants being crowded into the few livable areas that remain as the planet collapses around them. The mid-21st century, by contrast, is an entrancing place of temptation and […]
Human history is peppered with periods of extreme darkness and abject evil, eras of injustice and cruelty that forced people to confront their own morality, and Ronnie Cassano taps into this grisly fodder for his new story collection, Kicked in the Head by a Horse.
These stories criss-cross the globe and leap between centuries, tied together by simmering conflict and characters exposed to crises of faith and times of trouble. From a foreigner battling his way through the brutal violence of Scandinavian culture to a beloved regular drinking away his sorrows and poverty, this is not a hopeful collection, […]
For readers seeking a mind-bending and consciousness-expanding read, Strange Entities: Quantum Processes linking Creation and Consciousness: An exploration connecting Material Reality and Non-Material Reality by Chris Carvell should top their reading list.
There has been a great deal of discussion in recent decades about quantum physics and mechanics, as well as superposition, quantum entanglement, quantum tunneling and many other highly academic niches that can boggle the average, non-physicist reader. This book attempts to simplify a massive range of related topics and find the logical connections between the quantum scale and the universal scale.
Essentially, if our consciousness is contained in […]
Sandra L. Vasher combines the mysterious allure of eternal life with grand human drama in Sisters of the Perilous Heart, the first book in her Mortal Heritance series. Set thousands of years in the future when immortality and magic are far from fiction, this book boasts an original plot, a captivating protagonist, sharp clever dialogue, and immersive descriptions. Despite the high-fantasy elements, the binding themes of this novel are the universally relatable fear of death, the search for meaning, and friends who become family. An undeniably strong start to a unique and compelling series.
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In World Climate: Causes, Effects and Solutions by author Terje Instefjord, some of the most recent reports and publications by respected climate experts and organizations are broken down and explained in accessible, yet credible language.
While there is some amount of extrapolation and guesswork in any global model, despite our advanced technology related to this subject, this is not a book of catastrophic rhetoric or partisan leanings. Instead, it is a well-constructed and readable book that sits squarely between a dense governmental report topping hundreds of pages and a concise summary in a news article.
From the World Meteorological Organization […]
Author Ray Keating delivers a timely, high-octane, and well-penned thriller with his latest novel, The Traitor. The inimitable Pastor Stephen Grant must unexpectedly navigate the shadowy waters of international espionage to keep his country safe and strong. With a gripping plot that feels torn from last week’s headlines, Keating knows how to capture his readers immediately and never let go. Pastor Grant continues to surprise as a character and the dialogue hums with authenticity, making the newest Pastor Stephen Grant Novel another hit in this ever-growing series.
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All journeys take unpredictable turns, as is the case for Keriya Soulstar, the intrepid protagonist of Dragon Blood, the third book in the Shadow War Saga by author Elana A. Mugdan.
When Keriya wakes up on the other side of the world, far from Allentria and her loyal companions, she must face a new and terrifying reality. Her part in the ancient war back home is over, for a time, but she remains determined to return and finish what she had started.
Armed only with her magic sword— – had saved her from the evil shadow of Necrovar – […]
Set in a fantastic version of the 19th century, an unlikely group of young Celtic heroes faces down an impossible challenge in Saving the Dragons by Catriona MacRury. Showing off remarkable world-building skills and a deep well of creativity, MacRury delivers an immersive and engrossing read. While the plot development is at times overly convenient, the story moves at a satisfying pace, replete with action and adventure throughout this entertaining fantasy.
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