B. J. Sikes' The Archimedean Heart (Book 1 of the Roboticist of Versailles) is a fascinating, suspense-filled story that interweaves historical and steampunk science fiction. The story is set in 1880 in Paris. France is a prosperous country with weather control machines and abundant harvests....

Ridley Speaks by Kirk Ward Robinson is a deeply moving and rich novel that combines Southern Gothic elements with modern coming-of-age themes. The story follows Ridley, a resilient protagonist raised under challenging and often chaotic circumstances, as she struggles to reconcile her family’s troubled past,...

The Muse by Kurt Petrey is an intriguing short story that follows an aspiring writer named Victor, who is involved in a dangerous love affair with Kim, the wife of successful author Mark Davis. Victor deliberately inserts himself into the couple's life under the pretense...

Andrei Chetan’s The Last Greenhouse brings readers into a haunting, post-apocalyptic setting where survival is limited to the inside of a greenhouse after Earth has been subjected to devastation. Emma is the last caretaker who tends to the fragile remains of life under the close...

Green Forest, Red Earth, Blue Sea by Jim Gulledge will appeal to mature fans of drama, Southern, and literary fiction. The book has three interconnected parts set in various areas of North Carolina at different times. In the post-Civil War Saluda, Josiah Buckland meets the...

Michael, Daniel Mendoza's younger brother, has died, and most of his family members are heading to California for the funeral. Some have been estranged for years and aren’t looking forward to the pilgrimage. In each chapter, we meet a different person. Lucia, Michael, and Daniel’s...

Everybody has a secret, right? What would you do if yours were about to become known, not only to your friends and family but to the police too? That’s the backbone of the plot in Secrets & Consequences by Jill Vance. Every year, while Jasper...

River Crossed by Bruce P. Spang is a richly detailed and thought-provoking novel set in the 1960s, a time of great societal upheaval and change in America. The story follows the protagonist, Jason, as he takes a position with the Head Start program in rural...

Skye Lancaster and Finn Evans are childhood friends and professional ballroom dancers. Skye and Finn love each other deeply and think about their future together. But Skye is not quite happy. This seventeen-year-old girl dreams of a different life. She wants to be popular and...

Prom at Trails End by John Strother is a witty and engaging novel that brings small-town life to the forefront with humor and warmth. The story follows a colorful cast of characters, including high school teachers, mischievous students, and quirky townsfolk as they navigate personal...