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LOST ARROW: The Kalelah Series
IR VERDICT: A fascinating science-fiction story, LOST ARROW: The Kalelah Series takes readers to the depths of the ocean where a recently discovered alien race offers a different kind of origin story for humanity. The quick,...
A PILGRIMAGE TO DEATH
IR VERDICT: In A PILGRIMAGE TO DEATH, a reverend named Cici stumbles upon a homicide case featuring eerie similarities to her sister’s murder—and it’s not long before the guilty party starts threatening Cici to keep her...
IR Approved Author David Bernstein: “Do YOU…at the end of the day, it’s your story. Only you can tell it.”
When ten-year-old Peter arrives at the beach for his week-long vacation, he pretty much knows what to expect.
HOME AND CASTLE
IR VERDICT: Using a cast of male main characters, the short stories found in Thomas Benz's HOME AND CASTLE capture the exhaustion and hopelessness of the modern day outcast, a reflection on missed opportunities, isolation...
MY TEACHER DAD
IR VERDICT: MY TEACHER DAD is whimsical and colorful book that will provide plenty of entertainment for the kindergarten crowd.
THE ASSOCIATION
IR VERDICT: An original twist on the murder mystery genre, THE ASSOCIATION finds the right balance of facts and embellishments as it presents the criminal dealings of a fraudulent community. Readers will feel like part of...
MARY MONSTER
IR VERDICT: MARY MONSTER follows Otis Oliver, a middle-aged journalist and music aficionado, as he investigates a decades-long murder mystery that evolves into a recent murder. The recurring theme of diverse music choices is delectable,...
DOLPH THE UNICORN KILLER & OTHER STORIES
IR VERDICT: DOLPH THE UNICORN KILLER & OTHER STORIES by Martin Lastrapes is an intriguing collection of 15 tales that capture the imagination--with similar elements which tie one narrative to the next. Without being too...
THE DO-IT-YOURSELF GUIDE TO CONSCIOUS LIVING
IR VERDICT: In THE DO-IT-YOURSELF GUIDE TO CONSCIOUS LIVING, Lori Givens offers 21 days of reflections and anecdotes centered on the importance of listening to ourselves. Drawing from her own life experiences, as well as...