Shifts in time and from character to character parallel the motif of the swinging trapeze to reveal the circus-like perils of family relations. "Failing the Trapeze", by Susan V. Meyers, is an artfully crafted family drama. As the title... Read More

A tale of scientific experiments and research conducted by unique, compelling characters provokes philosophical thought. In "Enigma in Blue", Klaus Bytzek creates a cast of eccentric characters who posit questions about the nature of our... Read More

Through both a love story and an exotic adventure in Thailand, Silver ramps up the suspense and keeps it high until the very last page. Anyone who wishes swashbuckling and seafaring romances weren’t confined to the days of yore will... Read More

Burnett takes the midlife crisis to a new, comedic level with the navel-gazing Malcolm Poe. Self-delusional, snarky, and narcissistic, Malcom Poe dreams of escape from his wife, his cushy editing job, and multimillion-dollar real estate.... Read More

Rock-bottom self-esteem, along with a desire to please, reaches a treacherous psychological cliff in Lurie’s frighteningly realistic novella. Art and pornography vie for prominence in this ultrasophisticated yet sordid take on fashion... Read More

An interesting, readable update on ancient alchemy, this murder mystery will appeal to science, as well as history and literature, buffs. Bringing alchemy into the twenty-first century, "Pearinella" begins with a mysterious woman, the... Read More

With haunting imagery and consummate skill, Foote has created a masterpiece that deserves a place alongside the very best war poetry. War poetry is a genre unto itself, and poets from Thomas Hardy and Wilfred Owen to Siegfried Sassoon... Read More

Keen observations are powerful and build a sense of imagery to reveal how one man’s struggles have shaped his perspective. Author R. M. A. Spears explores themes of machismo and being a man, while shedding light on military culture, in... Read More