October
The Offspring

The Offspring by Bill Pinnell

Reviewed by Lisa Brown-Gilbert Offering a read that simultaneously compels, repels, and excites, author Bill Pinnell’s The Offspring, peers into the dark side of human nature via family relationships, secrets, and racism, shown t ...

Bird in a Snare

Bird in a Snare by N.L. Holmes

Reviewed by Timea Barabas Bird in a Snare is the foundation stone of The Lord Hani Mysteries, a historical series that plays out in Ancient Egypt. N. L. Holmes masterfully resurrects from the sands of time a tale of a humble diplomat and ...

harbor's Edge

Harbor’s Edge by Sanne Rothman

Reviewed by Lisa Brown-Gilbert Sanne Rothman’s young adult thriller, Harbor’s Edge, piques the curiosity while romancing the imagination, with a story that offers mystery, the supernatural, budding romance, and an intelligent 14-year-old heroine o ...

Playing Soldier

Playing Soldier by F. Scott Service

Book Reviewed by Timea Barbaras “Playing Soldier” is a raw and masterfully written memoir by F. Scott Service. The book is dedicated to the personal experience of war. The author starts with the motivation that may lead someone to participate, tak ...

The Bubble

The Bubble by Joseph Patenaude

Reviewed by Teri Takle Wouldn’t it be wonderful to experience the freedom of complete weightlessness and to float on gentle wind currents? Unfortunately, to experience total relaxation as if you were a bubble can only be imagined if you ...