Eric Swanson’s JORSA occasionally has a certain lyrical, dreamlike prettiness; but without clearer character motivations and firmer internal logic, the action can feel confusing and...

Despite its narrative flaws, David Joiner’s LOTUSLAND still comes across as a heartfelt, accessible, and smoothly written tribute to Vietnam.

J.T. Tierney’s EXTREME MALICE paints a chilling, ripped-from-the-headlines portrait of political violence in small-town America.

Snarky banter and fully rounded characters make Kristen B. Cole's THE SCIENTIST feel realistic enough to overcome its flaws and satisfy those looking for a...

Martha Walandouw Lohn and Brian Kimmel's BLUE SKIES, TROUBLED WATERS: An American Twin's WWII Odyssey in Minahasa, Indonesia offers a unique perspective on a pivotal...

Kit Karson’s JUSTICE RENDERED is brisk and fun, with just enough twists to stay fresh to the end.

L. Ryan Storms's SLIP is sure to please YA readers with its compassionate exploration of mental health, first love, and supportive relationships. Its magical realism,...

A riveting tale of adventure and espionage, D.R. Berlin's THE THIRD ESTATE SECRETS OF THE MANOR makes up for its slightly labored dialogue with a...

Michael Okon’s DRAGGED DOWN DEEP delivers a fun, fast-paced romp that's elevated by its haunting evocation of a Long Island town with dark secrets and...

Lisa Peachey and Carol Elizabeth Long's MILEY SPEAKS: A True Story of Love, Loss, Grief, and Reconnection is a work that may offer some real...

Ethan Warrener’s FOR THE LOVED AND LOST is a bittersweet farewell to the Tucker Clan—a story of survival, heartbreak, and hope against all odds. A...

With prose that is capable and clear, and aspects of the developing relationship that feel satisfying and modern, Anaïs Ventura’s TELL ME A SECRET will...