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, and their struggles to find...
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 is the catalyst for a...
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 in with its air of...
IR VERDICT: LG O'Connor delivers an intense and well written saga of young lovers connected by a multitude of heartbreaking secrets, misunderstandings and the possibility of second chances in SURRENDER MY HEART, the third book in her...
IR VERDICT: DOG EARED: A Year's Romp Through the Self-Publishing World, by W. Nikola-Lisa is an engaging, lively, and witty description of a year in the life of a self-published (and traditionally-published) author. Nikola-Lisa has...
IR VERDICT: Every seemingly fragile "little old lady" (or man) is actually a warrior who has bravely overcome traumas and historical tribulations that we can only imagine. MANAGING BUBBIE is written as a relatable and...
IR VERDICT: Anyone who thinks that the art of meditation can only be taught in person will find a major surprise in Mara M. Zimmerman’s how-tos in HOW TO MEDITATE AND WHY. Not only does...
IR VERDICT: Through a unique blend of spirituality and the hallmark traits of young adult fiction, Julie Hall's HUNTRESS takes readers on a journey of self-discovery as recently deceased high school student Audrey adjusts to...
IR VERDICT: MENTOR ME, edited by Heidi Stock is a thoughtful, multifaceted look at how to write and how to mentor and be mentored as a writer, with real-life interviews and examples from those who...