"Near Haven" takes on the apocalypse with literary flair and shining prose. In "Near Haven", by Matthew Stephen Sirois, a looming apocalypse puts life into perspective. This is... Read More

"Rebel Seoul" is an example of what young-adult literature should be: an engaging story that explores other points of view. "Rebel Seoul", by Axie Oh, is a young-adult adventure... Read More

Mounting tensions make this psychological thriller hard to put down. Sarah Stovell’s "Exquisite" is a dark, sensual, and twisted character study, rife with murky motivations... Read More

This installment of the Jack Hollister series features thrilling elements and clever spycraft that should have universal appeal. America declared its freedom but now needs to... Read More

Action-packed and featuring strange technologies, this is an intriguing kickoff to a new science fiction series. Mistrust of the government and rampant sickness are among the... Read More

Humor, especially witty alien dialogue, adds a nice counterpoint to the tense drama and action of this science fiction showdown. The second book of the Chuck, Yu, and Farley... Read More

"Strange Alchemy" features a unique solution to the Roanoke mystery in a YA paranormal thriller. Gwenda Bond’s "Strange Alchemy" solves the historical mystery of Roanoke with... Read More

A haunting tale rife with gruesome murders and secrets, "Path into Darkness" shines. In Lisa Alber’s "Path into Darkness", residents of an Irish county gather for a festival,... Read More

"Swarm" rips its plot from today’s headlines and sets up an incredibly introspective and action-packed thriller. "Swarm" by Guy Garcia is a rip-roaring techno-thriller tinged... Read More

This artfully narrated mystery lures readers into a town with a dark secret. "Finders Keepers", by Belinda Bauer, pits an elusive kidnapper against a close-knit town. This is an... Read More

"False Flag" pits nations against each other with two headstrong women front and center. John Altman’s "False Flag" examines the costs of extremism, pitting two strong women... Read More

This is science fiction with an ecological focus, delivering a sharp story alongside questions of how humans relate to their world. Brenda Cooper’s "Wilders" is a captivating... Read More