After centuries of people not caring enough about the planet, one of the most innovative, technological scientists of the time explains that the time to be overly concerned about global warming has long since past. With Earth on the brink of global death, it is...

The Scorpion of Chernobyl is a work of science fiction that sprang from real historical events and was penned by author Benjamin Feliciano with illustrations by Bianca Loran. Written for adults due to the graphic violence and generally unpleasant nature of the horrific results of...

The Ghost Years by Mutch Katsonga deals with the emotional and psychological downfall of a young man and his remarkable journey to a life of clarity and understanding. At the young age of 14, his idyllic childhood is shattered when he experiences something that changes...

The Cries of Manor Lannigan is a short story by Robert Kearns. After traveling in stormy weather late one night, fatigued Reilly can’t believe his luck when he is offered food and shelter at Manor Lannigan. While dining, Lord Lannigan tells his guest a shocking...

The Surrogate is a work of medical thriller fiction subtitled “When the Promise of IVF Goes Terribly Wrong”, and was penned by author Dimitri Markov. The second volume in the Dangerous Doctors series, the book is recommended for adults due to its highly graphic content,...

The Sword and the Sunflower is a work of fiction incorporating fantasy elements into real-world issues and was penned by author Mark Bradford. Utilizing the genre of magical realism, the work focuses on an alternate world where a grieving father takes on one last task...

In Tilted by Nancy Hall, on the Spring Equinox 1960, 17-year-old Meshac Brownlow's 3-year plan of revenge has arrived. Today she plans to kill her mother's boyfriend George before her younger sister Irene falls victim to his predatory ways. As Meshac lures the unsuspecting George...

The Wings of Morning by Douglas Atwill is an engaging story with rock-solid characters and a vivid setting. The story features three men who are trying to make a living in Santa Fe after WWII. It begins one July evening in the year 1946, with...

The Desert in the Glass by C.C. Luckey is a story with strong characters, a story filled with magical realism, following three women as they navigate challenges in their personal lives and a powerful threat to the world. When the world is struck by a...

When I pick up a novel, the first thing I look for is how well the author develops motivation in the protagonist. The central question is: what drives the protagonist and how does the author allow it to move the plot forward? In The Book...