A thrilling and thought-provoking tale, The Zombie in the Machine by Marco Metz invites readers into a world where advanced technology meets human vulnerability. Set in the near future, the novel examines society’s increasing reliance on artificial intelligence through the perspectives of Lucinda Driscoll and...

The Catalyst by Nat Bickel is a modern-day young adult romance that unfolds in the Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina. The lead character, Kelynn, has recently graduated from college and is wrestling with anxiety and mysterious blackouts. She uses a magical opal necklace as a...

Trials and Tribulations: A Collection of Flash Fiction Stories, Volume III by Brian Keith Higgins presents a blend of short tales exploring human experiences and emotions. Each story, though concise, showcases vivid scenarios crafted with realism. From reflections on wartime to pioneering adventures and childhood...

The Dark Road by Kathleen Rhodes follows the journey of Shelly and John after a motor vehicle accident forces them to confront their pasts. As a child, Shelly experienced a dreadful event caused by her father, and she only remembered bits and pieces of her...

This week I’ve been thoroughly engrossed by Charles Paul Collins’ historical novel The Remembering: Of Leather & Stone. A fictional account of the lives of real members of the author's family throughout the ages, this book manages to give a compelling insight into the history...

The Student by Fern Goldstein is a chilling thriller that exposes the dark underbelly of middle school education through the story of Sharon Bonavina, a dedicated teacher facing an increasingly dangerous situation with a troubled student. Set in Abigail Adams Middle School, the narrative builds...

In The Loathe Boat by Cindy Dorminy, Chrissy Parks and Deacon Youngblood win a cruise and have every intention of going on it as a couple. After several months, a misunderstanding puts them at odds, and Chrissy dreads sharing a stateroom with her ex-boyfriend. Deacon...

The Legend of Valentine by Sheldon Collins follows Valentine Romanus, a Roman soldier in 3rd-century Rome, who saves an empress during a raid. Pining over a prior love, Valentine sleeps with a married noblewoman with connections to power players like General Claudius. He also forms...

The Gift by C. D’Angelo is a story of finding one’s destiny and drawing strength and support from loved ones. Since childhood, Toni Agosti had dreamed of joining the LA Philharmonic as a cellist. However, while attending a family wedding in Italy, Toni discovers that...

Agent Tessa Wells-Lancing is a trained spy operating in a covert organization called the Athenaeum Intelligence Agency. She is assigned a mission that appears to be compromised from the beginning. This mission has resulted in the previous disappearances and deaths of other agents. Tessa is...