"Pickswicks Plan" is a charming children's fable introducing the reader to Pickwick, a tiny pixie who gets an idea from the IdeaRoolus Blick and goes on an adventure with OctoDoll and the Emperor Angelfish to rescue their friend, Goodful. Along the way problems arise and...

"Haunted Las Vegas" by Paul Papa tells of famous phantoms, gambling ghosts and somewhat creepy casinos in the Fremont East district of Las Vegas. Phantoms that frequent the "strip" are the not-so-famous man who "invented" Las Vegas and famous casino owners. Then the reader is...

"To Snatch a Thief" is the story of Skye Forrester, a teenager who has been arrested for theft in London in 2089. She was born in poverty and, after both of her parents passed away, she is the sole guardian of her six-year old brother....

In a sleepy Canadian town, the heat is taking its toll on the residents and so is a serial killer that the media dubs “The Kidney Slasher”. He likes young, healthy brunettes with blue eyes, but the seeming randomness of his kills leaves the entire...

There is a new Darlene Quinn book out in her Webs series and it is one you will not want to miss out on! “Unpredictable Webs” draws the reader back into the retail and fashion world as well as the lives of Ashleigh and Conrad...

"Legacy of Raquia: The Rising of Warriors" by Tom Allard and Melissa Allard is a look into a world that is similar to ours in many ways and yet different in others. War is a commonplace occurrence as in our world; however, the weapons are...

"9/11 to Global Jihad: The Grand Plan" by Don Gould is an interesting look into the current events that Americans and the World as a whole are dealing with. CIA Deputy Director Richard Armstrong is a strong character who is older (which is refreshing in...

In a world where information multiplies at warp speed, we tend to think we are too smart or too academically evolved to accept the veracity of the Bible or concepts like "Intelligent Design". Ron Rhodes, in his comprehensive book "The Big Book of Bible Answers"...

The children’s book "Shakespeare’s Complete Paragon" is exquisitely designed by Laudea Martin to teach many lessons and enchant a wide audience. It shows the relationship between art and text. It also builds appreciation for the paragon of animals. Above all, we can sample and meditate...

"Gatsby’s Grand Adventures" by Barbara Cairns is about a cat, his forays into famous paintings during the night, and the hilarious results if he doesn’t end his shenanigans before the sun comes up. In this book, Gatsby explores Winslow Homer’s painting 'Snap the Whip'. He...

Cassandra McKinnon knows the meaning of loneliness. While some people feel invisible, she is literally invisible to the people around her, excluding a few family members, the occasional child, and pets. Being ignored by the world has left her antisocial and with precious empathy saved...

The fabulous sapphire known as the Nourdon Blue has captivated the imagination of searchers for many years. And so it was for Andrew Weberley. Despite rumors about its deadly curse and doubts of the stone’s very existence, Andrew fully believes and is determined to risk...

During childhood, we all need the nurturing care of good parents. When your mother treats you with spiteful disdain and physical cruelty, calling her mother or even Mom can stick in the throat. Favoritism towards one’s children, unfortunately, does happen, but as long as love...

Sergeant Fritz Lehmann comes home from tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. Due to lack of manpower, these assignments have been difficult. And now he is called back for a tour of duty in Afghanistan again, much to the chagrin of his wife, Helen....

Brenda Wood’s latest publication, "the Pregnant Pause of Grief", takes the reader on a journey to understanding the emptiness and loneliness of grief. In finding out why she feels the way she does, Brenda had to begin to take the first steps into her new...

Each "The Sycamore Seed" poem is beautifully composed by J.D. Mallinson. These are not mere trite rhyming couplets to please the ear, but are filled with the details and depth of nature herself. In fact, I would go further and say that "Sycamore Seed" is...

“What Makes Up a Superhero” by Picture Kid is a colorful feel-good story about the many “superheroes” all around us. I could find no other identifying information about the author, and do not know what else, if anything, he or she may have written. Regardless,...

Carolyn, the heroine in "Love and Other Subjects", is in over her head at the inner-city school where she teaches, and the principal, Mr. Klein, takes every opportunity to let her know he is aware of her deficiencies. He is mean and petty, and has...

"A Sealed Fate” by Lisa Gordon is the kind of book that grabs your attention from the first page and never lets go. Valda, a 30-year-old, beautiful, educated brunette is healing from a dramatic break up from her seven-year relationship with Roger. She ditches her...

"Special Offers" by M.L. Ryan gives us Hailey Parrish who was not only possessed by an otherworldly being but trapped into her Kindle. When Hailey, who was a singleton and big time reader, decided to buy the Kindle that was loaded with the special daily...