Brandt’s remarkable storytelling ability turns this true crime tale into the exciting, personal story of a charming con artist. True crime is a difficult genre to write effectively. Vast amounts of research are required, along with a... Read More

Barrett simultaneously advances the plot and character development with fast action scenes and observant descriptions. “Once in, never out.” In Chuck Barrett’s first-rate thriller, "Blown", this oath between Army Delta Force... Read More

This important book is a learning experience for doctors and nurses, as well as an informative lesson for any patient facing a potentially risky procedure. A vibrant woman hangs on the brink of life and death in this candid look at the... Read More

Adventure, satire, dystopia, all in one well-written speculative-fiction package. Nature’s Confession, a new speculative fiction novel by J. L. Morin, works to combine adventure, science fiction, and some political satire. It also has... Read More

Plummer tastefully blends erotica with religious belief in this novel of love and open-minded Christianity. The old saw says love comes when you least expect it. Emotionally bruised child-care worker Saundra and ex-basketball player... Read More

Everywhere Anne Frank might have gone on her tragic journey bears silent witness in this travelogue/history. Ronald Jansen (Anne Frank: A Memorial Tour in Current Images, 2011) returns to a topic of personal fascination with his newest... Read More

This round-the-world adventure is wonderfully complex, and young readers will delight in the puzzles and exotic devices. In "The Thirteenth Key", Eduardo Penate brings together the best elements of young adult science fiction, from the... Read More

Secret societies, artificial intelligence, and wild action meet in "The Critical Task". First-time novelist Bryan A. Mantz packs every page of "The Critical Task" with action and, frequently, humor. MBA student Jason Bryant, despite his... Read More