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The Recruit

by Mark McLaughlin

This light and concise read presents a fantastical, action-filled plot populated by relatable teenage characters. When the sixteen-year-old heroine with Jedi-like powers mutters, “I just have a really bad feeling” about something,... Read More

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Easterland

by Barbara Bamberger Scott

The new Messiah is born (via in vitro fertilization) in this intriguing and skillfully rendered sci-fi novel. “I went on a fool’s errand. A hornet stung me in the eye … I was given some insight into the way the universe works.”... Read More

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Tidal Choice

by Julia Ann Charpentier

Mesmerizing and meticulous, David Bradford examines the emotional side of intimacy. In this thoughtful, soul-searching romance, a woman distinguishes between loyalty and love. Committed to her neighborhood sweetheart yet drawn to a man... Read More

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Duty, Honor, Money

by Mark McLaughlin

"Duty, Honor, Money" is a damn fine war story that does honor to the grunts. "Duty, Honor, Money" may just be THE Afghan war novel. Written by a retired marine major general, it is a gritty, authentic tale of men in combat, as well as an... Read More

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Soul Therapy

by Maya Fleischmann

Rich and appealing colors and insightful questions entice readers into heightening their intuitive skills. "Soul Therapy" is designed to tap into and hone one’s intuition through the use of the visually aesthetic cards included in this... Read More

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Women of Substance

by Melissa Wuske

A calm, reserved voice and reliable structure act as the foundation to the urgent and emotionally driven stories of seven women. "Women of Substance", by Sukumar Chatterjee, is an enlightening collection of stories about women in India... Read More

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