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Halith

by Jill Allen

Kirsten Kelly’s debut novel, Halith, chronicles the titular heroine’s self-discovery as she grows from a scared sixteen-year-old to a skilled warrior. In a world on the brink of war, peopled with dwarves, griffons, goblins, mages,... Read More

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Spirit of the Badge

by Jill Allen

The men and women in blue rely on more than the letter of the law and the facts of the case when they protect and serve. They receive aid from God, dreams, signs, and symbols. But like the rest of us, officers can also experience... Read More

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Pink Snowberries

by Jill Allen

In his startling new memoir, Pink Snowberries: the Last Taboo, German author Roland G. Mertens chronicles his incestuous relationship with his daughter Sonia. Beginning in 1981 and ending in 1992, this saga is an account of the... Read More

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Escapism

by Jill Allen

In 1989, forty-year-old Jim Adduci went to prison for three years. While his body remained confined, his mind and soul ran free. He captures these musings in Escapism, a collection of poetry, essays, and stories. The topics he explores... Read More

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The Division

by Jill Allen

Attorney Jerry W. Amos has combined his law background with extensive research into the conflicts between Christians, Muslims, and Jews to create his debut novel, The Division. Lawyer Jonathan Keller and Catherine Paulson, the daughter... Read More

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Intimidating Shades

by Jill Allen

Norvelle Traylor Walker’s novel, Intimidating Shades: Why Does My Sister Hate Me? tells the saga of the Mays, a deeply Christian African-American family. Their trials stem from the fact that Verna hates her younger sister, Viola Grace,... Read More

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The Drug of Hope

by Jill Allen

Religious scholars have long debated aspects of Jesus’ life: if he was married, if he had a child, if the Holy Grail exists and what it is, where Christ’s body lies, and what all of this means for the Second Coming. Author Francois... Read More

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Lifelines

by Jill Allen

Past and present blur for New York City attorney Rhiannon O’Rourke, resulting in nightmares, daydreams, and flashbacks to her past lives as she attempts to defend her friend Allegra against murder charges. In addition to the case and... Read More

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