Trials and Tribulations: A Collection of Flash Fiction Stories, Volume III by Brian Keith Higgins presents a blend of short tales exploring human experiences and emotions. Each story, though concise, showcases vivid scenarios crafted with realism. From reflections on wartime to pioneering adventures and childhood...

This week I’ve been thoroughly engrossed by Charles Paul Collins’ historical novel The Remembering: Of Leather & Stone. A fictional account of the lives of real members of the author's family throughout the ages, this book manages to give a compelling insight into the history...

The Student by Fern Goldstein is a chilling thriller that exposes the dark underbelly of middle school education through the story of Sharon Bonavina, a dedicated teacher facing an increasingly dangerous situation with a troubled student. Set in Abigail Adams Middle School, the narrative builds...

The Gift by C. D’Angelo is a story of finding one’s destiny and drawing strength and support from loved ones. Since childhood, Toni Agosti had dreamed of joining the LA Philharmonic as a cellist. However, while attending a family wedding in Italy, Toni discovers that...

In The Maker's Name by Seamus McKenna, Rudi and Malachi run Hawthorne Meats Limited, up until Malachi’s tragic shooting, which deeply impacts Rudi and his family. As Rudi juggles the fallout from Malachi’s death and suspicions regarding his own involvement, he also has his hands...

The Photograph by Eve M. Riley, the fourth book in The Techboys series, is a contemporary LGBTQ romance that follows the journey of two men navigating trust, desire, and the risks of opening up. When a chance meeting leads to an exchange of photographs, an...

Turning Back the Clock by Gabi Plumm is the second book in The Scandals trilogy set in an old age home in northern Queensland, Australia. Once again, we meet the three old dears, Dottie, Dulcie, and Dee, but the star of the show is 77-year-old,...

The Landlady of Maple Avenue by Suzanne Elizabeth Gillis is a poignant and humorous literary family saga inspired by true events. Set in the 1950s, it follows the aging Marceline Gillis, an immigrant mother of seven, as she plots to reclaim her position as the...

The Paroxysm Deception by Jastrow Hill is a heart-rending exploration of greed, betrayal, and the devastating impact of deception, made even more painful when it comes from a close family member. Lisa and David Deagan have done all they can for their troubled daughter, Camille....

The Threefold Cord by James Alan Anderson is the harrowing tale of three young boys brought up in the rural hinterlands of Manitoba, Canada by an abusive father who was caught up in a religious cult and a mother who was frequently emotionally absent. Twin...