This engaging story, with two skillfully spun parallel tales, begs to be read in one sitting. In his absorbing debut novel, Harry Simpson pairs the urgency of a soldier’s 1966 tour of duty in Vietnam with a nostalgic look at a... Read More

Edgy and edifying, this intriguing novel balances the religious with the risqué. From California State University professor Craig R. Smith comes an imaginative novel, "Herod from Hell", which places Herod the Great in the position of a... Read More

Two narrators bring two tones to this mystery and weave together a strong whole. Alternating between a present-day mystery in America and a glimpse of a Russia gone by, Braha: A Tale of Innocence & Intrigue is a dual narrative whose... Read More

Topouzian balances the fast pace of his novel with familial love and hope for a culture facing cataclysmic loss. The hatred, wars, and loss of life faced by Armenians are not commonly discussed, but in his novel, "A Perfect Armenian",... Read More

Based on the true story of a pioneering woman who lived as a man, this riveting title showcases the best and the worst of America. A skillful blend of fact and fiction, Karen Kondazian’s incredible story of a courageous... Read More

This coming-of-age novel set against the racial tensions of the South in the fifties will resonate with preteens who’ve been bullied. The Dodger Fan & the Wolf Man by Charles Albert Haigh is a coming-of-age novel that examines the... Read More

Moore does a lovely job of showcasing sizzle in this must-read for fans of regency and historical romance. It is romance on the high seas for Miss Amelia Beckett and Captain Sir William Drake in Jennifer Moore’s debut novel, "Becoming... Read More

Ratcliff’s clever use of imagery delights the senses. Faced with worry and fear, Annie’s dreams take over and she relives the history of her ancestors. "Annie’s Legacy" by Elizabeth Ratcliff follows several generations of Annie and... Read More