"Twisted" takes a brash and unflinching look at the nuanced, complex workings of the sex trade. Sex workers are among the few groups still subject to open intolerance in Western societies; few other occupations are so stereotypically... Read More

An amateur detective duo digs into a government conspiracy in this steady-moving thriller. In this polarized political era, many US citizens expect cover-ups, and are convinced that the government is watching. Lloyd Reman’s solid debut... Read More

Arresting stream-of-consciousness poems reflect on the frailty and beauty of life. With striking images, invented words, and judicious use of repetition, the poems in Margaret Wesseling’s new collection, "What She Said", strike a... Read More

Coates offers invaluable insight into the trials and triumphs of living with cancer. An Aztec legend says the souls of the recently departed are embodied in the millions of monarch butterflies that, like Robert and Sharon, migrate... Read More

Twists, turns, and drama drive this sci-fi detective novel. Ambit Welder’s captivating novel, The Adventures of Deacon Coombs: The Case of the Vanishing Vesper, combines the future world of science fiction with the mystery of a... Read More

A punchy sense of humor propels this young adult adventure through a perilous fantasy realm peopled with witches and vampire-demon hybrids. Alexandra Lamarre reveals a young heroine’s struggle to find her true identity in "Principium",... Read More

A critique of the education system wrapped in quirky humor and a magical twist. B. P. Ellery creates dynamic characters and offers insight into the American education system in "From a Mid-Wood". With a postmodern style and charismatic... Read More

A history that names human failings and offers illuminating possibilities, this book is essential reading for all who wish to better understand the conflicts in Afghanistan. Former UN economist Dr. Graciana del Castillo (Rebuilding... Read More