John Staughton, Senior Reviewer

A spiraling thriller that pulls readers back through war-torn centuries of global struggle, The Dragon’s Threat by Peter King is a stunning adventure through the halls of power. A bookish specialist is brought in to resolve a hot-button land dispute in the South China Sea, but soon finds himself in a dangerous cocktail of rewritten history, international power grabs, kidnapping attempts, deadly negotiations, and the double-edged sword of any contentious border. Dripping with well-researched detail, entrancing narration, and a tangled knot of hardly trustworthy characters, this whip-smart read is deliciously complex, and a true pleasure to read.

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Obsession dies hard and grief heals slow in Boulder Girl: Bad Moon Rising by Cynthia L. Clark, a gripping sequel in the Boulder Girl series. Random chance and bad luck puts Leon Alvarez back on the streets, and back on the hunt for Lana Ross – the object of his maniacal infatuation. Once again, Clark explores the twisted depths of delusion, and the endless resilience of her lead character, even as she tries to protect the innocent legacy of the man she loved and lost. Though the high-stakes plot is fast-paced and easy to read, the narration can be heavy-handed, […]

Author Craig Caudill weaves high-stakes horse racing, corporate conspiracies, and rugged Kentucky attitude in his latest thriller The Scooper and Dog Player. This slow-burn narrative, driven by the interplay of well-crafted characters with mysterious motives, holds more than enough intrigue to keep readers plunging towards the finish line. Idiomatic language, an excess of exposition, and overly thorough dialogue occasionally make the story feel stilted at times, but there are also powerful moments of platonic connection and personal reflection. From the dark charm of gambling habits to trustworthiness, self-esteem, and finding love in unexpected places, Caudill is a keen observer […]