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 [...]
For any avid fisherman with a passion for history and an appreciation of natural beauty, Fish Culture in Yellowstone National Park: The Early Years: 1901-1930 by Frank H. Tainter, Ph.D. will be a riveting read. Calling attention to the unique approaches [...]
The Boy With The Witch's Nails by Shannon Shim is a wildly creative work of middle grade fantasy set in the stunning Tuscan countryside, teeming with myths and legends about witches, and inventing new myths along the way. Lucio, the son [...]
A mind-expanding plunge into the future, Cryo by Blake Fisher is a daunting vision of what wonders and terrors may yet lie ahead for humanity. Even as a professor who deals with the concept of death every day, Louis isn't prepared [...]