Emotionally charged with a definite delve into history and religion, "Benevolence" mixes hard-hitting action with curses and miracles. In "Benevolence" by Mark Flynn—a historical thriller, legal drama, conspiracy theory, and religious... Read More

Tea is a bone witch, a witch with a gift for necromancy—which is how she accidentally raised her brother Fox from his grave. Ostracized from her community, Tea trains under another bone witch, who teaches her how to wield her powers.... Read More

If climate change has you down and you’re traumatized by the thought of another critical species being lost to extinction, here’s something to think about: all your heartfelt empathy doesn’t do diddly-squat to help the planet.... Read More

Likable characters, an intricate world, and imaginative settings combine to make a satisfying young-adult read in Jennifer Brody’s "Return of the Continuums", the second book of the dystopian Continuum series. A millennium ago, a... Read More

Martin invites his literary pilgrims to sit awhile with contemplatives, and even to share in a few jokes with a pope. James Martin’s "My Life with the Saints" is a stunning spiritual memoir that offers a glimpse into the lives of some... Read More

This novel is a masterful portrait of individuals who find solace where they can, and who endure through personal disillusionment. Ludmila Ulitskaya’s "The Kukotsky Enigma" is a generational saga and a defiant exploration of memory,... Read More

"A Prescription for the Soul" is an intriguing and soul-searching novel that asks—and tries to answer—some very disquieting questions. Peter Weddle’s "A Prescription for the Soul" is a work of penetrating historical fiction that... Read More

Spirited defense lawyer Liberty Butler finds herself in the middle of another drama, which she handles with trademark snark and flair. "The Ghost Tree" is the contemporary tale of a paranormal legend that traces back to a haunted... Read More