The Baths of Caracalla by Robert N Eckert takes the reader deep inside the very personal lives of the powerful rulers of the Western Roman Empire as it was in decline and close to collapse. Emperor Septimus Severus was the all-powerful, all-conquering ruler of the...

The Sureness of Horses by Kevin Arnold begins with Wade Middleton, who connects with seatmate Diana Buchanan on a flight. Diana and Wade begin to meet socially, but Diana is married and unwilling to leave. Meanwhile, Wade learns about layoffs at his workplace, which adds...

The Body Transplant by Elisabeth Link, MD, is a gripping mystery novel that blends elements of science fiction and medical drama. It follows Grace, a brilliant scientist facing terminal cancer, who undergoes a secret and revolutionary full-body transplant. Reborn into a new body, Grace must...

Taking Flight: Short Stories of the Unexpected by Jacques Sardas presents a collection of original tales that, while connected in different ways through a character named Avi, can be comfortably read individually, which is how I approached the anthology myself. These stories include Longevity, in...

The Mission and Three Other Stories by Don Pizzarello is a collection of stories that depict characters ensnared in their situations. They explore themes of faith, friendship, love, and identity. In The Mission, a follower is troubled with a test of deceit, free will, and...

The history of humankind remains shrouded in mystery, with conflicting views held by religion and science. The biblical account is at odds with Darwin’s theory of evolution, but neither explanation seems satisfying. This raises the question as to whether the two accounts are mutually exclusive....

Till Tomorrow Never Comes by A W Anthony is a heartbreaking story that follows Kurt Kellerman, a man diagnosed with Stage 3 pancreatic cancer and relieved to be dying. His therapist questions him about why he is at ease leaving his lovely family and comfortable...

The Marigold Gang: The Mystery of the Four Bodies in the Freezer by Gregory C. Randall and Bonnie Randall is a historical mystery about lifelong friends from the 1950s, known as the Marigold Gang. After the death of a fellow member, they are tasked with...

The Lost Bird is a crime mystery thriller by J.K. Kelly. In Palm Springs, California, criminals steal a World War II B-17 bomber airplane during an airshow and the authorities suspect one of the co-pilots, Pat Monaghan, a veteran wartime pilot, was somehow involved. Chris...

On the eve of launching a genuinely evolutionary invention, Frances Smith looks forward to another addition to his home and the admiration of a grateful public. His achievements and inventions over the years have earned him the respected title of Niaverine’s most outstanding scientist. All...