Inner monologues with a noteworthy stream-of-consciousness style trace the coming of age of a foster child during World War II. In their debut novel, "The Canary Room", set in 1945 Idaho, Edwin F. and Linda Casebeer create a vivid... Read More

Fifty Shades of Grey too exploitive? These erotic vignettes, featuring incredibly attentive men and mutual respect, hit the sweet spot. Somewhere between the romance novel and the self-help book for relationships comes J. F. Kelly’s... Read More

A young woman finds herself at odds with a pastor after her one-million-dollar donation to his church in this smooth, entertaining Christian romance. In "Freely Given", a one-million-dollar donation in the Sunday offering plate creates a... Read More

A navy pilot reminisces about his days in the service in this lively, testosterone-driven debut novel. In retired naval captain Dan Zimberoff’s autobiographical fiction debut, "The Last Top Gun", an older pilot recalls his exploits for... Read More

Richly detailed cultures provide the backdrop to a heart-pounding debut thriller. Douglas Vigil’s debut novel, "The Vipers of Islam", is a fast-paced and richly layered story of two undercover CIA agents fighting terrorism overseas in... Read More

Davis offers an intriguing, provocative translation of an ancient hero’s tale. Gerald J. Davis, whose previous work includes translations of Beowulf and Don Quixote, returns with an approachable take on a tale that predates the Bible.... Read More

This author’s bravery and generosity in the sharing of her experiences with abuse and alcoholism are encouraging to those who have gone through similar struggles. "Finding Myself" is a testament to ignoring the ego and focusing on... Read More

Along the way in this essay collection, be on the lookout for Bessler’s surprising take on things like the role of the soul in mental illness and the spiritual glory of nakedness. There is a certain beauty in sameness—picture endless... Read More