IR VERDICT: New York City author Els Mattila, who realized fame and fortune from a co-written Vietnam book, is visited unexpectedly by his ex-wife, Raci, who happens upon his in-progress…

IR VERDICT: In Nora Gaskin's intensely, suspenseful novel THE WORST THING, readers get inside the head of a stalker-turned-kidnapper who believes he must save a young model from her own…

IR VERDICT: EVIL WINDS: Tradecraft Phase Two is a compelling story about a young reporter determined to see firsthand the atrocities experienced by the people of Darfur. The action-packed spy aspect…

IR VERDICT: In Jerry Gundersheimer's novel, EL CORONEL (book two of The Medium Series) the protagonist Brody, a medium, searches for his abducted daughter, Abby, a lovable young girl with a…

IR VERDICT: Author D. S. Quinton's DEVEL DJANGO effectively combines many genre influences, from science fiction and horror to action/adventure. The story follows a cast of characters from various walks…

IR VERDICT: Why is it that many charismatic leaders endure lives of tough challenges?  A few answers can be found in JORDAN, the engaging, occasionally nail-biting account of Jordan Crissman,…

IR VERDICT: With surprising twists and strong character development, THE TRIBAL CASE puts readers into the throws of a serial killer case being tracked down in the wilderness of Montana,…

IR VERDICT: Think voodoo and Louisiana, entwined suspense and romance. Those combinations guarantee that heroine Laurie-Marie De Verteuil will be visited by the macabre, nightmares, and strange physical afflictions--all causing…

IR VERDICT: TWO SKIES BEFORE NIGHT is an intriguing dystopian story with an intricately woven plot about two worlds involving murder and injustice. A detective from below tries to solve…

IR VERDICT: M. Yap-Stewart’s LITTLE MOSS, BIG TREE is a delightfully written saga of friendship and the circle of life. Appropriate for young readers, this tale of the friendship between…

IR VERDICT: Written in the form of letters, INFERNALLY YOURS is an allegorical look at the troubles George Washington faces during the American Revolution. While knowledge of the historical events…

IR VERDICT: Categorized as science fiction, POLICE STATE by Michael Burns is a chillingly insightful exploration of a nation--in the case the Land of The Free--where every citizen has become expendable. An…

IR VERDICT: TOURMALINE by Ginger Tran is a hauntingly beautiful collection of poetry which focuses on such heartbreaking themes as mental illness and recovery.

IR VERDICT: THE UNNAMED GIRL by Mike H. Mizrahi is the page-turning tale of how the picture of a little girl saves the life of a Confederate soldier and is…

IR VERDICT: LOST HEART FOUND details the impressive and life-changing adventure (think "Around the World in 80 Days") that author Megan Smith took as a method of coping with the…

IR VERDICT: When Angus Wendell wakes up to find a young woman named Sylvia in his apartment, who seemingly transported from the 1940s to 2014, they start piecing together the…

IR VERDICT: Cassie is ripped away from her life when she's abducted by aliens, just before they destroy the Earth. What follows is a surprisingly upbeat journey as Cassie fights…

IR VERDICT: In ONCE UPON A GIRL, a book of poetry and prose, author Katie Keridan writes about an unimaginable event in her life that left her broken. Using mostly…

IR VERDICT: J.T. Blossom’s THE TUNES OF LENORE incorporates elements of magical realism in a near-future setting. Its 2026, and protagonist Ella attends an extreme wilderness boarding school, accompanied by…

IR VERDICT: TWO LIKE ME AND YOU by Chad Alan Gibbs is a whirlwind, cross-continental adventure that combines some classic story elements that make something beautifully original and engaging. The…