A tale of murder and plastic surgery told with crisp, memorable dialogue. "Elective Procedures", by Merry Jones, combines many familiar aspects of a pulp mystery novel—an exotic locale, multiple suspected killers, the protagonist... Read More

Not your everyday nanobot zombie apocalypse tale, "The Birthday Problem" has character-driven depth. "The Birthday Problem", by Caren Gussoff, is not the typical zombie apocalypse story. This time, the threat to humanity is not an... Read More

This rich, colorful treat teaches children and parents the roots of a nonviolent faith that inspired Gandhi and MLK. Mahavira: The Hero of Nonviolence is a beautifully illustrated children’s story based upon the life of a teacher of... Read More

Entertaining and insightful, "Constructive Wallowing" provides clear instructions on how to “feel your feelings.” Laughter is the best medicine, as many have said, and psychotherapist Tina Gilbertson’s new book, Constructive... Read More

"Sticky Fingers" proves, again, that there really isn’t anything that duct tape can’t do. The duct tape wallet was the first popular way to craft with strong tape, but kids and crafters alike have taken the sticky stuff all sorts of... Read More

Alanis is both cynically funny and emotionally deep, giving this entertaining mystery a protagonist to root for. Alanis McLachlan believed that she left her past far behind. When she learns of her mother’s sudden death, she finds... Read More

A sharp hero and his strong motivations pulls this noir story along at a swift pace. Richard Torregrossa’s "Terminal Life" delivers a down-and-out protagonist who, even though he’s a vet who lives in a Brooklyn shelter, wears a... Read More

A Zen master, a princess, and a martial artist burst out of their archetypes to reveal deep and likable characters. Martial arts, a frail teacher, terrorists, and a troubled princess: only a talented author could mix such disparate... Read More