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…

IR VERDICT: In MEET ME AT WORLD’S END a young woman's amnesia creates a spellbinding mystery for readers, as she seeks to discover more about her past in a complicated world.…

IR VERDICT: When everything starts falling apart in Harper Rodriquez’s life, she does what most people only dream of doing–she packs up her things and hits the road. Rachael Sawden’s…

IR VERDICT: ENCOUNTERS AFTER THE SUNSET is a unique look into one man's personal journey to learn more about his ancestors, which pairs the historical with the mystical in an…

IR VERDICT: HUDSON RIVER CHRONICLES is a beautiful book and a satisfying read for history buffs and art lovers.

IR VERDICT: In THE GIFT OF SIGNIFICANCE, Robert DeBard tells the heart-wrenching true story of Joe Bredeson, who parachuted into Normandy on D-Day. Readers will find themselves caught up in an…

IR VERDICT: COLLATERAL DAMAGE is a fast-paced, character-driven novel that takes a fun and unique approach to the popular superhero story. In a city where the daily commute is regularly…

IR VERDICT: THE CASTLE, by Terezia Kontova, is a well-written and innovative fantasy about children held captive by a mysterious foe in an abandoned underwater castle where escape is not an…