A truly surprising autobiographical work about the author’s experience growing up with a family of vagabond artists, Artists and Vagabonds: How I Escaped My Mother's Narcissistic Personality Disorder by Lorena L. Sikorski is a powerful exploration of family eccentricity and dysfunction. [...]
Capturing the beliefs, pace, and tale-telling tradition of a bygone era, Old Shop Stories by C. Blaine Hyatt is a nostalgic portrait of simpler times. Gathered from memories of his father, this quaint but spirited collection of memories is compellingly varied [...]
A Japanese bildungsroman written in Spanish, Rito de Iniciacion (Initiation Rite) by Diego Uribe tells the life of Akito, from his childhood until his emotional last moments. The author recounts Akito's difficult upbringing and his harmful family ties, as well as [...]
A Victorian rags-to-riches story with a heroic twist, The Colonial Countess by Robin Bell is a historical drama featuring an empathetic young noblewoman from the wilds of Australia navigating a new life in the lap of English luxury. The premise of [...]
A richly creative and dramatic installment of Eric Lewis' fantasy series, The Heron Kings Rampant leaps forward in time once again. The titular rebellious rangers are little more than storybook legends by now, but when a devastating weapon is set loose, and [...]
A monstrously good reimagining of mythology in the modern world, Where Madness Lies by Heidi K. Allen is a psychological and mystical thrill for fans of the darker side of fantasy. When an oblivious oracle meets a desperate undercover goddess in [...]
A philosophical and political thriller on the contemporary cutting edge, Set Apart by K.J. McCall is a slow-burning, character-driven case for a shift in socialized thinking. Examining the healthcare system through a number of intertwined lenses, a dark conspiracy comes to [...]
An inimitably strange plunge into the lives of an odd quartet in Nashville, Apothecary: A Tale of Two Cities (Mas o Menos) by Josh Long is genre-bending, baffling, and refreshingly original. Breaking traditional literary rules, as well as the fourth wall, [...]
The cruelty of fate clashes with the power of resilience in Nowhere to Hide by Neil Turner, the latest gripping read in the Tony Valenti Mystery series. The relationships between Kevin, Pat, and Tony are crafted beautifully, while the antagonists of [...]
The Last Disciple: Crisis in Jerusalem by Kurt Brouwer is an ambitious work of Christian historical fiction, outlining the years after the crucifixion and resurrection, as John is tasked with protecting Mary and spreading the good word, opening himself up to [...]