IR VERDICT: Written with style and flair, RIVER'S CHILD tells a remarkably original story of a far distant future where magic and mystery meet ecological disaster. It's sure to be…

IR VERDICT: THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF TRIPI THE FLY is a picture book about a fly who can’t, but still dreams of adventure. Tripi discovers his local library, and the…

IR VERDICT: AGING OUT is a perfect Young Adult slice-of-life novel—the journey of two wildly different groups of people separated by age but joined in a common goal by the…

IR VERDICT: A cute, clever reworking of traditional myths, Little Yaga's story will appeal to preteen readers looking for an adventurous fantasy with relatable characters. Amusing culture clashes and a…

IR VERDICT: When a womanizing real estate agent living in a mobile home park goes AWOL in the underbelly of Southern California, a team of astute homicide detectives led by…

IR VERDICT: FRANCE'S WORLD HERITAGE SITES provides readers with useful information about the UNESCO sites, including Chartres Cathedral, Mont-Saint-Michel, prehistoric sites and Caves of the Vézère Valley. This travel guide also highlights interesting…

IR VERDICT: SECRET KEEPER is the story about a girl with a traumatic and heartbreaking past, and the ways in which the life she’s carefully crafted for herself begins to…

IR  VERDICT: There’s no sure way to create and build a company until the work begins.  On the other hand, why not learn from a successful entrepreneur who’s been there,…

IR VERDICT: Despite their brevity, the nine stories in A PECULIAR DILEMMA pack a lot of moral heat: they deal with topics both material and mystical, from mischief to murder, all…

IR VERDICT: TEACHINGS OF A SHAMAN is an emotional tale about redemption and self-discovery that portrays the horrible reality of addiction. Though there is some cultural appropriation, and a dash…

IR VERDICT: Narrator and university freshman Hotshot is a mix of Catcher in the Rye’s Holden Caulfield and 21st century angst, existing on intellectual vibes, drink, and drugs.  As a…

IR VERDICT: Consider THE POSTWOMAN a “faction,” mixing facts with just a bit of embellishment around characters and motivations.  As a witness to the beginnings of World War II and…

IR VERDICT: STRUTTING AND FRETTING is a compelling and well-written debut about life, self-esteem (or the lack thereof), and the choices that will either make or break a person. Set…

IR VERDICT: CITY OF GODS II: HORSEMAN continues the journey of the four would-be Horsemen of the Apocalypse, with each man--each engaging and likable in distinct ways--sent to a different…

IR VERDICT: NEPHILIM fuses Jewish and Mormon tradition in an ambitious story that pits the protagonists against supernatural forces in a battle of good versus evil. The author takes some…

IR VERDICT: I LOVE YOU FOR YOU is a tender and endearing debut with a powerful and affirming message, celebrating the unique differences between parent and child. Vicky Fieldhouse’s warm…

IR VERDICT: THE ZETA GREY WAR: THE EVENT is an intense story about a sinister plan by an alien race, the Zeta Greys, to seize control of the earth, and the ensuing battle between humans…

IR VERDICT: MURDER ON THE ISLAND is the sixth book in the Belinda Lawrence mystery series, a strong installment, as well as a delightful stand-alone read. For those unfamiliar with…