KINGS OF PARADISE
IR VERDICT: KINGS OF PARADISE is a richly told, dark fantasy and coming-of-age story of two contrasting young men, one poor and fiercely independent and the other privileged and rebellious,…
IR VERDICT: KINGS OF PARADISE is a richly told, dark fantasy and coming-of-age story of two contrasting young men, one poor and fiercely independent and the other privileged and rebellious,…
IR VERDICT: THE MARTYR’S BLADE is a riveting fantasy adventure with well-drawn, complex characters in a meticulously detailed, fascinating world. What starts as a simply mystery enfolds into a gripping…
IR VERDICT: MIGUEL TRAVELER #1 is a dystopian thriller of a different kind. Set within an unforgiving and uncertain realm, Daniel McFatter’s provocative debut provides so much more than mere…
IR VERDICT: Resident doctor, Lorna, is allowing herself enjoy one last surfing holiday with no strings attached when she finds out her estranged mother, Alex, is seriously ill. The fractured…
A retired American-Israeli assassin, Shahla, quit wet work because she struggled with her conscience.
"Known Shippable" is a sci-fi action comedy about an entry level tester discovering the world he lives in is a simulation.
This book is about recognizing that, as Thoreau said, "Most men lead lives of quiet desperation."
IR VERDICT: Technology takes meditation to ominous telepathic proportions in Richard Roberts’s debut TUNING IN. The first book in the TUNING IN trilogy, Roberts’s crisp narrative slowly builds tension while…
IR VERDICT: Art, artifact and an ancient curse provide the compelling plot of Marlene M. Bell’s thrilling novel, STOLEN OBSESSION. The unsolved murder of art appraiser, Annalise Drury’s, best friend…
IR VERDICT: Though there aren’t many new ideas under the sun, either business- or plot-wise, sales and marketing consultant, author John Wessinger does a good job of informing leaders about…
IR VERDICT: The connection between therapist, Jonas and patient, Victoria in INTENSIVE THERAPY is a compelling look at the doctor/patient relationship, as well as the therapeutic process itself in two…
Spoiled Jewish college kid Ben Steiner goes off the rails in this lively coming-of-age tale set in 1970s New York.
IR VERDICT: WENDALL'S LULLABY is an intricate mystery with thought-provoking and heartbreaking moral questions, believable government conspiracies, lives both human and cetacean on the line, and a bit of romance.…
IR VERDICT: EYE OF THE MOON provides a glimpse into aristocratic family life during the 1970s, while adding drama with a twist of supernatural episodes. This Gothic thriller draws the reader…
IR VERDICT: THE FAIRNESS OF BEASTS is a powerful tale of how individuals struggle through deadly forces of history—in this case the Civil War in Virginia, 1862. It focuses on…
IR VERDICT: The children’s book, DYNOMIKE: LOVE BUG by Frankie B. Rabbit is a wonderful way to teach young kids how to help friends who are having a bad day…
IR VERDICT: Deanna R. Sweeney’s fantasy novel, THE AWAKENING (Legions of Lilith), takes some familiar characters from literature and paints them in a unique light, with plenty of suspense and…
IR VERDICT: EPHEMERAL is the story of a woman’s journey of self-discovery, healing, and love. When Clarissa takes up horseback riding as research for a screenplay she’s writing, she finds…
"Clean Out Your LifeCloset" is a book that believes you have your own answers – that it's the core of who you are that lets you unlock who you want to be.
With our ever-decreasing attention spans, it’s imperative we deliver our message quickly and concisely.
IR VERDICT: If Carrie Bradshaw (of Sex and the City fame) were a middle-aged suburban mother of four she might be like MISS MATCHED AT MIDLIFE, a sweet and sexy…
IR VERDICT: CHARIOT 3 CONCEPTION describes the adventures of four individuals and their increasingly sentient ship interface as they waylay the prophet Ezekiel, get chased by a fleet of alien…
IR VERDICT: Raedene Jeannette Melin hits the jungle ground running from the first page of LAS HERMANAS, a promising young adult tale about a sister and brother struggling to survive…
IR VERDICT: Sometimes fables and stories are better at explaining more complex business ideas than straight narratives. Such is the case in CADENCE: A TALE OF FAST BUSINESS GROWTH, Australian…