Book Review Directory

  Title: In a Black Monk Funk Author: Gloria Lesher Genre: Paranormal Cozy Mystery / Supernatural Suspense   In In a Black Monk Funk, Blythe Golightly conducts another investigation surrounding the paranormal. This time, an ancient scroll and an elusive, even-more-ancient, monk are at the center of her newest case. With familiar faces and unforeseen places, this sequel in the Paranormal Case…

  Title: The King and His Man Author: Jean Zeb de la Graves Genre: M/M Romance   In a modern, reimagined British Royal Family, the “House of Britain,” the Prince of Wales, Albert, is a promiscuous homosexual and an atheist, leading a louche, dissolute life that brings angry despair to his ailing father, King George V, and his younger twin sister, Elizabeth, “Lizzie,” who is consumed by jealous…

  Title: Ichiro and the Great Mountain Author: W. Nikola-Lisa Genre: Juvenile fiction   Ichiro and the Great Mountain by W. Nikola-Lisa follows Ichiro, a boy who grows into a young man, then into a fully grown adult, as he journeys through different pathways in life, trying to find himself and his purpose. Continue reading Ichiro and the Great Mountain – Editorial Review

  Title: Villa del Sol Author: Martha Reynolds Genre: Women’s Fiction   Villa del Sol is a thoughtful tale of love, loss, and hope reborn centered around the story of Jennifer Logan, the young, recent widow of a popular, older senator. Continue reading Villa del Sol – Editorial Review

  Title:  Raven, Romda and Ravai: The Missing (Vol.3) Author: David Maruszewski Genre: Middle-Grade Fantasy   In this third outing, the three popular Knights are dispatched to the quirky village of Ashton in the northeastern corner of the kingdom to investigate reports that townspeople appear to be vanishing. Continue reading Raven, Romda and Ravai: The Missing – Editorial Review

  Title: Nad of Nadide Author: Wagih Abu-Rish Genre: General Fiction   Nad of Nadide is the story of a turbulent series of events triggered by the meeting of two young adults in 1980s Turkey. A chance encounter leads bright University students Fareed and Nadide to find one another. Continue reading Nad of Nadide – Editorial Review

  Title: The Day We Had Candy Floss Authors: Catherine Lock Genre: Romance   Catherine Lock’s The Day We Had Candy Floss is a heartfelt romance that delves into resilience, trauma, and the pursuit of a better life. Set across past and present timelines, the novel is a reflective journey through Roisin’s life, exploring how her choices have shaped her present self. Continue reading The Day We Had…

  Title: The Clan Author: Steven Hamling Genre: Thrillers / Suspense / Horror   The Clan is a horror novel that brings us deep into the forest of Cedarwoods, Alaska, where a creature lurks. Hunting, camping, and lodging are common in the woods, but when people begin showing up mauled by an especially vicious “bear”, suspicions begin to arise. As the characters realize that this creature, whatever…

  Title: Losing Normal Author: Francis Moss Genre: Young Adult / Dystopian / Science Fiction   Losing Normal explores the dangers of rapidly evolving technology and the effect it has on everyone, including people like Alex Rinato. People never quite see Alex as “normal” because he is on the Autism spectrum. He and his friend Emilio even call themselves “weks”–weird kids. The new technology that…

  Title: Chasing the Blue Sky Author: Will Lowrey Genre: Fiction / Animals / Pets   In Chasing the Blue Sky, Toby, a lively, young Pitbull mix, tries to find a place to call home. Continue reading Chasing the Blue Sky – Editorial Review

  Title: Destiny of the Wulf, The Aduramis Chronicles #1 Author: Harrison Davies Genre: High Fantasy   Orphaned as children by a marauding horde of orcs, Coinin and his brother Marrok have been raised by their mysterious uncle who trains them in the ways of swordsmanship, combat, and survival. They know little of their family history until they are thrust headlong into a treacherous journey to an…

  Title: Whalers Author: Kyle Farnworth Genres: Literary fiction   In Whalers by Kyle Farnsworth, Ethan Callahan teaches English language arts to sixth graders in a New England town where nothing beyond everyday life seems to happen. Continue reading Whalers – Editorial Review

  Title: La Florida                   Author: James D. Snyder Genre: Historical Fiction    Through the weaving together of fact and fiction, La Florida documents the conflicts that occurred when Early Modern Spanish explorers attempted to settle in Florida, home to a fearless and ancient Indian civilization. Continue reading La Florida – Editorial Review

  Title: When Attention Settles Author: Piyush Bhatnagar Genre: Spiritual nonfiction   In When Attention Settles, Piyush Bhatnagar draws our attention to the very matter of attention itself. Continue reading When Attention Settles – Editorial Review

  Title: Canthany Rising Author: Kenneth Bliss Genre: Fantasy   Cat awakens on an island oasis and immediately notices how things have changed, such as having been rendered a biped. Continue reading Canthany Rising – Editorial Review

  Title: Dancing Valley Author: Karen Black Genre: Paranormal Fantasy   Dancing Valley by Karen Black is a feel-good fantasy novel that invites readers into a heartwarming story that hides a touch of darkness within. The plot focuses on Anita’s chance meeting with Caroyln and her journey of self-discovery into her unknown, magical heritage. Continue reading Dancing Valley – Editorial Review