Soul of Anesidora is the second book in The Sorcerer’s Guide Series by L. Scott Clark. In Path of the Phoenix, you became witness to the reawakening of magic as the protagonist Jet Black took possession of a magical book that seems to have a...

Legacy of Power is the first installment of a new series by C.C. Bolick. Charlie’s mother is dying, but not of cancer as she thought. When their home is invaded by strange men intent on taking her mother away, Charlie’s world turns upside down. She...

Pledged by Louise G White is the third book in the Gateway series. The main character, Carolyn, has had a lot to deal with, including alternate dimensions, demons, and a world of magic. Carolyn is counting the days until she can return home, but of...

In Beta by Prescott Harvey sinks its science-fiction teeth into cyberspace where reality and computer simulations collide. Harvey’s main character, Jay Banksman, struggles to overcome his evil self, Hal (a nod to 2001: A Space Odyssey). Hal creates a world that suits his destructive cravings...

From Under the Sun by Kordel Lentine is one of the most inspiring pieces of science fiction I have read in a long time. Our story begins with Terrance Brown being bullied but that does not make his day any harder. On his way home...

The Thief of Roseland by Jim Pugmire is a mystery, an adventure, and a most pleasant read. From the beginning, the scene is set, and the characters are brought to life. The author sets the tone for the story and maintains a steady pace throughout,...

The Aquamarine Surfboard by Kellye Abernathy deals with themes of love and loss, both personal and communal. Condi and her grandmother live in the beach town of Dipitous Cove. It's a surfer's paradise, and Condi has hopes of one day being able to surf with...

Mandalay Hawk’s Dilemma: The United States of Anthropocene by Peter Aronson is an extremely important novel, written for middle-grade students but it is equally informative and, most of all, motivational for any age group, from 6-year-old to adults. It deals with climate change as it...

The Creator’s Descendants by Allici Edragal, the first book of the Rebirth of the Heiress series, starts off in a prison cell containing the greatest threat to the World Government – fifteen-year-old Althea. After nine years of imprisonment, interrogation, and torture, Althea is freed by...

Joey Blade was the football star of Shadow Mountain High School. He had a bright future with tons of scholarships awaiting him. However, the night of Joey’s eighteenth birthday, which also ushered in the new millennium, signaled the beginning of his nightmares. After his ex-friend,...