This manga-style novel features distinct, interesting characters and, of course, lots of mixed martial arts. In the future envisioned in Ed Cruz’s Kirin Rise: The Cast of Shadows, an economic collapse has eliminated the middle class,... Read More

Detailed research puts the reader inside the cockpit, shoulder to shoulder with the pilot and crew. Steve Snyder’s masterful book, "Shot Down", does justice to the adventures of his father, pilot Howard Snyder, and the crew of the B-17... Read More

Averill captures the essence of Christmas as a woman struggles to hold onto her rituals. Cheery yuletide traditions are hampered by modern-day distractions in "A Carol Dickens Christmas" by Thomas Fox Averill, a charming story that... Read More

Young characters personify a tumultuous era, giving it meaning to those for whom the Great Depression feels like ancient history. These ten stories, composed over the course of Betty Jean Tucker’s adult life, circle the era of the... Read More

The Alaskan wilderness described richly in this novel is as layered and emotive as Vanasse’s flawed yet sympathetic characters. Voiced alternately between daughter and mother, "Cold Spell" is a beautifully written work detailing what... Read More

Anyone who has ever rekindled a relationship will instantly respond to the feelings DeWall evokes between Ren and Cole. "Forever Man", by A. J. DeWall, is a beautiful, heart-touching story of love lost and found, centering around the... Read More

A meticulously penned historical mystery, "Shall We Not Revenge" weaves complex characters into an intriguing plot. The sophomore novel from D. M. Pirrone is a gripping mystery that troubles the very notions of innocence and guilt.... Read More

Animals come alive in beautifully illustrated, powerful stories with an Eastern flair. Aesop meets Confucius in The Pandas and Their Chopsticks: And Other Animal Stories, a blend of classic Chinese proverbs, Indian jatakas, and... Read More