August
Cargo Hold 4

Cargo Hold 4 by Lonnie Busch

Reviewed by Douglas R. Cobb Cargo Hold 4 is a Science Fiction/Horror novel by Lonnie Busch that takes the old trope of a stowaway aboard your spaceship to a different level. Perhaps the most famous example of having a stowaway aboard one's spacesh ...

July
Involuntarious

Involuntarius by J. R. Izquierdo

Reviewed by Lily Andrews J.R. Izquierdo's gripping mystery and suspense novel "Involuntarius" traces a young man's quest to unearth secrets his father left behind that might prevent a war between two secret societies fighting to be the dominant se ...

Star Maker

Star Maker by Jessa Nevins

Reviewed by Jacquelyn Tolksdorf The novel captures the essence of the 1980s rock scene, with vivid descriptions of the music, fashion, and culture of the time. From the highways of Nevada to the bustling streets of Los Angeles, Nevins paints a ric ...

Broken Pencils

Broken Pencils by J.R. Rice

Reviewed by Michaela Gordoni In Broken Pencils by J.R. Rice, 18-year-old Jonah is in for a whirlwind prom night when his emotions mount on top of drug use and alcohol. He has a personal recipe for disaster, and the ingredients are as follows: Firs ...

June
Bittersweet Fruit

Bittersweet Fruit by William LeRoy

Reviewed by Jacquelyn Tolksdorf At its core, Bittersweet Fruit satirically explores themes of morality, the consequences of past actions, and the search for truth. Leroy delves into the gray areas of right and wrong, portraying characters who are ...