June
The Joy Divisions

The Joy Divisions by Scott Dimovitz

Reviewed by Lisa Brown Gilbert An intense portrayal of personal evolution in contemporary life, Scott Dimovitz’s The Joy Divisions, offers an immersive literary jaunt back to a time and place where drugs, angst, history, art, music, literature, blue ...

Shapless Summers

Shapeless Summers by Hayden Thompson

Reviewed by Lily Andrews "Shapeless Summers" is an intimate and touching story of William Greenwood, a middle-aged man from England, who retired from his lifelong career as a seafarer. William moves to the Pacific Islands and takes up data enginee ...

May
Marvelous Days

Marvelous Days by Hayden Thompson

Reviewed by Jacquelyn Tolksdorf Marvelous Days by Hayden Thompson is a poignant narrative that delves into the introspective journey of Kevin Brunner, a widowed biologist, navigating the early stages of his retirement. Set against the backdrop of ...

Project Ubermensch

Project Übermensch

Reviewed by Reyan Mishra Even the bibliophiles with the highest book-count would agree the most satisfying books are the ones that leave you wanting more. The thriller in question belongs to that very club. "Project Übermensch" is an intriguing sc ...

Second Place:  Three for the Money by William LeRoy

Three for the Money by William LeRoy

Reviewed by Douglas R Cobb I've read and reviewed other Maximo (Max) Morgan Mysteries by William LeRoy before and so far, it has been a very entertaining series.  LeRoy's most current satirical and humor-filled book in the series, Three for the Mo ...

The Goatman

The Goatman by Wallace Martin

Reviewed by Lily Andrews "The Goatman" is a tightly plotted murder mystery written by Wallace Martin that packs a punch with its twists that keep coming. Set in North Georgia in the post-WW2 period, the book follows Zeb Barton, a fourteen-year-old ...

SiP

SiP (The SiP Saga) by Marius Trevelean

Reviewed by Teri Takle SiP Jim Moss used to have it together. One little mistake changed everything. He only slipped, fell into the water, had to be rescued by his father, who had to administer CPR, and was hospitalized. It's no big deal, just bec ...

The Anomalous Isle

Anomalous Isle by Jerome Echelbarger

Reviewed by Michaela Gordoni In Jerome Echelbarger’s latest foray into the world of teen and young adult fiction, readers are swept into a mysterious island that almost seems to be in another universe. The Anomalous Isle serves as a sanctuary for ...