In the wake of a pandemic, fear shapes human existence and beliefs in the speculative, theory-heavy novel "The Shift". In Carolyn Buffington’s musing science fiction novel "The Shift", the question of how much is known about humans and... Read More

Friendly and wise, the poems collected in "Connections" muse through heady contemporary topics. Pairing text with photographs, Ian Stott’s poetry collection "Connections" distills wisdom from lived experiences. Written in a friendly,... Read More

An auditor investigates suspicious records at a company to which she has a personal connection in the crime novel "Paper Chase". In Hugh Alexander’s intriguing thriller "Paper Chase", an auditor seeks to make sense of missing and... Read More

In the reverential poetry collection "Summerday", each word serves the purpose of illuminating faith. Andy Chiveto’s thoughtful poetry collection "Summerday" traces a personal spiritual evolution. "Summerday" is a collection of poems... Read More

Ideas about technology, chaos, and political violence are made tangible in the thriller "O Jerusalem". In R. P. Hanna’s provocative thriller "O Jerusalem", fanaticism wears many guises. In an alternate post-9/11 world, some are opposed... Read More

The unknown and serendipity get the last word in the tragicomic novel "Crossing Lake Pontchartrain", about a writer’s midlife crisis. In Arthur Byrd’s heartfelt novel "Crossing Lake Pontchartrain", a man pursues artistic liberation... Read More

Music helps a family to heal their broken bonds, moving past hurt silences, in the lovely novel "Water Music". A summer holiday on Cape Cod tests a family’s wills and loyalties in Marcia Peck’s tender novel "Water Music". In 1956,... Read More

In the inspiring novel "Time for PsyQ", a shy girl uses her special abilities to help others. In Marti Ward’s fast, fun novel "Time for PsyQ", friends learn that their individual differences—and their willingness to work... Read More