The children of the 1950s were a generation whose parents were survivors: survivors of the Depression and the Second World War. Their parents knew how to make do with what they had and how to defend what was theirs. The children mirrored their parents. So,...

Set in olden day Paris, The Judge’s Demon spins a tale of terror and persecution of the gypsies trying to live their lives. The story unfolds from the perspective of Judge Fontaine, known to the people as Claude, and to very few as James. When...

The First Nations of the Northwest coast of British Columbia have a long and vibrant history, one that includes numerous myths and legends that they carved into their stories as well as their totem poles. So much of that history has disappeared, along with the...

Journey into Darkness by Dr. Dell Elizabeth Brand is a powerful story that features strong elements of history, adventure, and women’s fiction. It’s the story of Kit Markham, who has lived her life hoping to marry the man she’s loved since she was a little...

A Study in Scarlet by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Narrated by Marnye Young is a fiction mystery audio book that would appeal most to a mixed audience of young adults and adults who enjoy Sherlock Holmes' stories. A man’s body is found in a house...

This is the first book of Debora Swift that I have come across and, trust me, it is not going to be the last. A Plague on Mr Pepys is set in 17th century London, a time of plague and war. However, the world of...

Tragedy, revenge, greed and a wealthy young woman struggling to find her place in society sets the stage for The Player: Rockliffe Book Three by Stella Riley. After the tragic death of his fiancée, and shunned by his family, Adrian Sinclair Devereux was forced to...

Army of God by Dennis Bailey is transporting and utterly gripping, a fictional rendering of the biblical story of Noah and the ark with interesting plot twists. When I read up on the author, it wasn’t surprising to find that he’s been a police detective...

Love and Hate: In Nazi Germany is a romance between Hans and Lilo; it is also about a boy is supposed to be a Nazi and a Jewish girl. It is about searching for and believing in God, and it is mostly about...

Jesus Unbound by Richard Malmed is the story of the most famous man to ever walk the planet (and ascend from it) in the fictional format of a novel. The book reads on the basis of reality and provides an alternate view of all the...