Leave The World Behind by Rumaan Alam
When a book is so hailed on social media, one must dig in and read. At the very worst, a book so trumpeted by critics must have seams to unpick. A book coming from a former critic for The New York [...]
Deadly Serious by A.J. Thibault
A punchline-packed thriller that gives readers the ending before unpacking the past, Deadly Serious by A.J. Thibault is a cleverly crafted novel that unravels with slippery ease. A witty and unlikely comedian-turned-sleuth is tossed into the midst of a murderous hunt [...]
El Camino Drive by Edward Izzi
Vengeance for a heartless, bloody killing provides the focus of El Camino Drive, a well-staged drama deftly drawn by novelist Edward Izzi. Johnny Valentino is a police detective struggling with major issues that could cost him his job. For one thing, [...]
A Mirror Above the Abyss by Oleg Lurye
Vivid recollections skyrocket and explode, illuminating time-worn events that have puzzled us for much of the last 60 years, in A Mirror Above the Abyss, an eerie but plausible speculation on troubling historical facts by journalist Oleg Lurye. In this larger-than-life [...]
Kelly is Unbreakable by Jackson Keller
A surprisingly deep musing on trust, power, truth, and friendship, Kelly is Unbreakable by Jackson Keller is a unique and suspenseful YA thrill. Exploring personal boundaries, and perhaps even finding the edge, this super-powered debut novel takes adolescent exploration to an [...]
Orpheus Rising by Lance Lee
A masterful retelling of a lesser-known myth, Orpheus Rising by Lance Lee places a striking modern lens on the timeless struggles of self-control, sacrifice, grief, and acceptance. John is a stymied writer who shares a small house with his son, Sam, [...]
Dinosaurs & Snow Angels by Mary Taylor
A series of snapshot vignettes that weave into an immersive "novelloir," Dinosaurs & Snow Angels by Mary Taylor is a non-traditional story of the watershed moments that mark every family and life. Capturing nuanced identities in a single turn of phrase [...]
The Hunter’s Rede by F.T. McKinstry
A lethal warrior without banner or cause rises to heights of heroism he never sought in The Hunter’s Rede by F.T. McKinstry, a dark and thoroughly fun new fantasy saga. Tapping into the best elements of high-genre writing, with cryptic wizards, [...]
Humanity’s Greatest Leap by Mark Pickrell
For anyone who has ever dreamed of our species' future among the stars, Humanity's Greatest Leap: The Science and Technology Behind Feasible Interstellar Space Travel by Charles Mark Pickrell will be a revealing and inspiring look at our world's potential. This [...]
The Timepiece and the Girl Who Went Astray by O.R. Simmonds
A whirlwind of an adventure set in the eternally mysterious city of London, The Timepiece and the Girl Who Went Astray by O.R. Simmonds is a bold and meticulously penned thriller. William Wells only wanted a special gift for his girlfriend [...]