The desires of these characters are deeply ingrained, propelling this murder mystery into psychological terrain. A tale of a small-town girl murdered introduces this sordid novel of a serial killer and the big-city policeman dedicated to... Read More

A wizard and a knight do some detective work in this action-packed fantasy novel. "Clues of Chaos", by Gary Caplan, is an action-packed book overflowing with fantastical creatures, humanoid species, and magic-wielders. The plot moves... Read More

This genre-bending thriller and love story boasts complex, lovable characters that add drama and humor. "The Merchant of Death", by Lisa Henry and J. A. Rock, is the second in an easily addictive series of action-packed, rambunctiously... Read More

Narrator Anatolia Steppe is a rebellious twelve-year-old, and wise beyond her years. While these traits may irritate adults and nannies, they are perfectly conducive to solving mysteries with international intrigue. In Istanbul, Turkey,... Read More

A tender exploration of the relationships between women, "Nothing for Tomorrow" honors a friendship that helped shape the author’s life. There’s no predicting who will enter our lives, or the effect a stranger can have on us. Nancy... Read More

Thornton delivers his authoritative research in a manner that can be understood by readers not schooled in classical history or philosophy. Democracy’s Dangers and Discontents: The Tyranny of the Majority from the Greeks to Obama, by... Read More

A young man searches for his place in the world in this philosophical coming-of-age tale replete with poetic prose. When Zackery finds himself taking care of a disabled Native American man as part of his community service sentence, he is... Read More

The tale of a haunted house and its inhabitants over 120 years is both ominous and heartwarming in its stories of love and ghosts. "The House of Pearl", a dark but captivating paranormal romance novel, traces the history of a Victorian... Read More