A likable protagonist with humor and medical knowledge propels the plot of this exciting thriller. Retired surgeon Cooper “Mackie” McKay returns in his second thriller outing by Stephen Russell, "Command and Control". As with the... Read More

While adroitly delving into the timeless themes of friendship and conflict, Aladjai also vividly explores a little-known culture. Across time and cultures, conflicts have erupted. During such wars, some people look beyond the differences... Read More

A vibrant teen protagonist with a sharp sense of humor makes for an entertaining guide to the weird world of this surreal, touching novel. Bruce Edwards’s The Age of Amy: Channel ’63 plops a fresh protagonist into a quirky setting to... Read More

Combining historical accuracy with thrilling action and exotic locales, "Pasha" is sure to stand out as Kydd’s most exciting adventure yet. Captain Thomas Kydd and company set sail for the Mediterranean in "Pasha", the latest from... Read More

Rich historical detail roots this story of a strong, sassy woman in Tudor England. England during the reign of King Henry VIII was a treacherous place. One minute it’s the Catholics who are in favor, the next it’s the Protestants.... Read More

With this group of colorful characters, readers can become immersed in Patterson and O’Connell’s detail about oil-drilling work. Drilling for oil is a rough job, and the novel "Roughnecks", by James J. Patterson and Quinn O’Connell... Read More

Parallel stories regarding the sinking of the Titanic elegantly show the grief process and how we reflect on mortality. Michelle Baker’s "The Canoe" takes us from land to sea with its dual narrative voices of Katherine Chambers, a... Read More

Martín explores without judgment the lives of men for whom infidelity is a given and pleasure paramount, showing both the bad and good sides of their souls. How much can we ever really know about the people we are closest to? And when... Read More