The House of the Red Duke: A Phoenix Rising by Vivienne Brereton takes readers back to Tudor England at the end of the fifteenth and the beginning of the sixteenth centuries. The old King Henry had died and the young, handsome, and extremely brash King...

A Betting Woman: A Novel of Madame Moustache by Jenni. L Walsh is a historical novel firmly rooted in reality and the persona of the mysterious Eleanor Dumont or Madame Moustache as she later became known. The story traces one Simone Jules, the daughter of...

The Center of Gravity by Patricia Brandon has an intriguing title, one that makes you think. After reading this historical novel you’ll find yourself dissecting aspects of the book’s storyline and “what ifs.” This is a sweeping novel that takes the reader from the days...

Reverend Ripple$ Building Fund, by award-winning author Tank Gunner, is a completely entertaining and enjoyable work of historical fiction with a unique premise and charismatic characters. The story opens in 1956. Meet the Reverend Bobby Ripples, who is a fake preacher, a thief, former convict,...

The stars of Bargaining for the Barrister by Anneka R. Walker are Louisa and Paul who won me over from their introduction to their final decisions. Louisa is a young woman who has recently lost her parents with an older brother who would like to...

Island of Gold by Amy Maroney is the first book in the Sea and Stone Chronicles series. This historical fiction novel begins in 15th century France. Sophie, the spoiled and headstrong daughter of a wealthy merchant, falls for a young man of noble birth named...

Gods of Men: Where the Spartans are Made by Philip Remus tells the story of Lysander, who is deemed a mothax (bastard). At the age of seven, Lysander is sent to the Rearing to become a Spartan. Paidonomos Kleisthenes, a Cyclops, commands the young Spartans...

Supreme Threat: A Logan Alexander Thriller by T.L. Williams is a well-researched and detailed account of the differences between North and South Korea. The content is factual and there are several acronyms introducing intelligence agencies and their importance to national security. The plot is shrouded...

Sarah Burns is fascinated with the Hammond House Museum. She’s on a school trip learning about the Underground Railroad and this museum’s role in helping slaves escape to the north and freedom. What fascinates her most is the tiny hiding space where the former slaves...

The Twisting Flame by Tayvia Pierce is a tale of two kings, one throne, allies, enemies, and collaterals in between. Eilam kidnapped Lady Carys from Lund and whisked her off to Azkaelom at the quest of Lord Daon. People had the impression that Carys possessed...