John Staughton, Senior Reviewer

Another explosive thriller from federal agent-turned-author Stan Comforti, Finding Ena is a gritty read that puts this series’ grim hero squarely between predator and prey. Agent Sam Caviello is once again pulled outside his job description and into a dangerous web of political power after witnessing a mysterious encounter later linked to a vicious abduction. The level of detail, natural dialogue, and authenticity in the unraveling of this mystery is evidence of the author’s professional expertise, and it’s easy to get lost in the manic pace of this novel. While the prose can occasionally be stilted and declarative, Comforti excels […]

Boasting an electrifying romance at the center of a near-future thriller, So Into Her by D.L. Yoder is a genre-blurring ride not to be missed. Overcoming a freshly broken heart, Yakiesha is determined to expose the truth of the fringe Excelsior Project, but ends up on the lam with the HATT-wearing researcher who replaced her murdered lover on the project. Sinister corporate power struggles collide with undeniable romance and a desperate quest for the truth in this fast-paced novel, which will satisfy readers of both thrillers and romance for its original story of love persevering in the face of high-stakes […]

A stunning new multiverse is brought to exquisite life in Minu Freitag’s debut novel, The Fragments, the first book in The Spheres series. The cosmic walls of reality have been broken, and the fate of multiple realms now falls to young Tayl and mind-wiped Eass as they navigate a dystopian world – an ominous shadow of our own reality, or possible future. This bold introduction to a new series boasts starkly original characters, a thematically compelling plot, and a sprawling world design like few others in the contemporary fantasy genre, for a highly recommended read that skillfully mixes science […]

Tearing down the assumed barriers to becoming a successful gambler, Sports Betting Down to the Bones: 5 Easy Steps to Making Your First Bet by Manuel Angela is a well-structured guide for average people who want to try their luck in the world of high-stakes betting. Acknowledging critical ways to work smart, this book highlights common-sense strategies for early success, as well as necessary questions to ask yourself before starting this potentially lucrative venture. Covering every subject from betting safety and economic stability to the common jargon of placing bets and essential fundamentals of specific sports, this contemporary layman’s term […]