This novel is as bleak and scouring as the dust storms which fill its pages. Set in a near-future America, "Above All Men" follows the life of former army medic David Parrish, his wife, Helene, and their adolescent son, Samuel. After a... Read More

Anguishing in old age, this vivid character documents his fragmented memory of a childhood in Cuba and an art career in rural America. “I know that memories wrinkle and spoil even more than the flesh—and I know they lie.” So... Read More

Russell expertly interweaves his medical knowledge with suspense to start Mackie’s series of books off with a resounding bang. "Blood Money", the thrilling debut mystery from Stephen Russell, plunges into an intriguing ride of murder,... Read More

With his moving, moody novel, Holland ensures that one particular place, time, and people will not be entirely lost. An award-winning novelist in his native Australia, Patrick Holland makes his way to America with a new edition of his... Read More

An academic and a rock star clash in a witty caricature of contemporary culture. Lee Oser’s sophomore novel offers a wry and appealing brew of malcontented characters navigating the absurd deifications which accompany modern celebrity.... Read More

The author reveals the deepest levels of morally backwards Paul-Jean’s depravity in uncompromising detail. This excellent historical novel by Romain Slocombe chronicles the deplorable behavior of a privileged French author during the... Read More

Murdock’s openness and humility in using her own pain to empower others brings authenticity to her book on making end-of-life decisions. Diane Burnside Murdock has an impressive résumé. She is a writer, blogger, and researcher; holds... Read More

In-depth explanations and humorous commentaries turn this trivia book about the US presidents into a fascinating romp through American history. Presidential trivia has been a popular subject for many years, but Peter Meltzer offers a... Read More