Elliott expertly presents the tales of two ordinary men whose lives are disrupted by extraordinary events. "Two Short Stories" by Ross M. Elliott consists of the tales “Four Trees” and “Promise of the Beam.” Each story centers on... Read More

This heartwarming and humorous Christmas story shows the determination of one man to bring magic to his daughter’s childhood. Themes of parenthood and the spirit of Christmas come together in this lively tale about a father’s quest... Read More

This obscure but thought-provoking novel explores how new ideas can either be encouraged or contained in order to maintain the status quo. The premise of "Mercy 6", by David Bajo, is immediately intriguing: four people at Mercy General... Read More

This full-on satire gives voice to wry observations about baby boomer life, nicely linking theme to character. In "Shrink Thyself", a character study masquerading as black humor, author Bill Scheft tosses enough troubles in Charlie... Read More

Could vampires cure one of the modern age’s most terrifying epidemics? When Bryant moves to Manhattan, he is absorbed into the swinging 1980s gay scene— complete with bathhouse sex and bar romance. Yet behind all the fun, a... Read More

This wickedly fun horror novel thrusts readers into a Nantucket setting with a mixture of local hunters, wealthy do-gooders, and a sordid family past. Eliot Baker’s debut novel, "The Last Ancient", is a peculiar text that blends horror... Read More

A coming-of-age novel that elegantly explores the human state of loneliness, "Let It Be" by Chad Gayle is a powerful story with melodic accents from the Beatles’ final album. After moving halfway across Texas in the 1970s to create... Read More

In his shockingly-titled third novel, retired teacher Joe Wellman examines the consequences of homophobia in a conservative Illinois town. As the story opens, schoolteacher Sean Goehl is found dead with the words “God Hates Fags”... Read More