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The High Hunt

by Sheila M. Trask

Connell fearlessly explores the baser instincts of humanity in this gritty, concisely constructed sci-fi adventure. A visceral tracking and hunting adventure in a futuristic setting, The High Hunt: The Orion Guild, Book One engages... Read More

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The Consolations of the Forest

by Sheila M. Trask

Contrasts between solitude and companionship acquaint readers with the rich relationship between humans, their environment, and their selves. For an intentional hermit, wilderness trekker Sylvain Tesson has a surprising amount of company... Read More

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Water, Snow, Water

by Sheila M. Trask

Reynolds teaches us how to accept things as they are as a path to good mental health. David K. Reynolds, creator of a practical self-help method called Constructive Living, adds to an already impressive list of titles with this brief but... Read More

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My Brother's Name

by Sheila M. Trask

Intriguing premise and deeply involved relationships between characters open a new perspective on self and gender identity. In her first published novel, award-winning short story writer Laura Krughoff takes a risk by tackling some... Read More

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Pennies from Hell

by Sheila M. Trask

This slapstick with heart invites affection for its loyal, charming, off-the-cuff characters. The merry band of misfits in D. L. Williams’s debut novel won’t let a little bad luck get them down. The characters in "Pennies from Hell",... Read More

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Slice

by Sheila M. Trask

With multidimensional characters and effective dialogue, this murder-mystery sequel keeps us enthralled to the end. This clever, modern thriller is a study in contrasts. Gruesome images such as a human head impaled on a public park fence... Read More

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The Antigone Poems

by Sheila M. Trask

Like the Greek Antigone, the speaker in Slaight’s poems seems to be crying out to be heard. Living in Canada in the 1970s, writer Marie Slaight and artist Terrence Tasker took on timeless themes—birth, death, sexuality—through... Read More

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