This gold rush novel is intriguing in its explorations of human greed. Philip Atlas Clausen’s "The Gold Hunter" employs the California gold rush as a backdrop for this morality tale of greed and corruption that often wanders into... Read More

This is a rollicking adventure that blends elements from westerns, sci-fi, YA, and romance into a cohesive page-flipping thrill ride. Ghosts & Ashes pits a burgeoning technopath against a powerful military, a despotic villain, and a... Read More

This memoir of life as an amputee affirms the beauty of life, even when the body undergoes drastic changes. "Baby Steps" is John Rollo’s graphic and inspiring account of his journey from near-death experience to recovery, aided by the... Read More

This fast-paced, exhilarating read combines international intrigue and romance in an exciting way. Stephen Barnes’s "The Eagle and the Heiress" is a suspenseful tale in which Chile’s dark past serves as a backdrop to current events.... Read More

Irreverent sketches in a satirized metropolis portray emotional disenchantment. Stephen C. Bird’s collection of related short stories, Any Resemblance to a Coincidence Is Accidental, presents a hyper-electric commentary on modern life,... Read More

Part legal thriller, part ’40s-style noir, "Treacherous Obsession" explores well-drawn, imperfect characters. Many lawyers dream of not only interpreting the law, but also of shaping it for the better. Kenneth Studstill’s new novel... Read More