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Manna for the Hungry by Linda Perry McCarthy

Poetry has long been linked to spirituality and religion, and Linda Perry McCarthy carries on that proud tradition with Manna for the Hungry, a subtle and powerful collection of her message-laden poetry. Set within the framework of our fast-paced modern lives, in which religious fervor is beginning to wane across the world, McCarthy blends a love of nature and a deep belief in God’s love with a whimsical voice and uniquely memorable verse.

Whether she is exploring the nature of her own dreams or the peaceful switch between seasons, the connections she makes between lived experience and spiritual satisfaction […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2019-10-01T08:24:26+02:00September 30th, 2019|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Poetry|

Dharma: For Awakening and Social Change by Maetreyii Ma Nolan, Ph.D.

In Dharma: For Awakening and Social Change by author Maetreyii Ma Nolan, the most pressing issues facing the world today are paired with a spiritual approach and an eye-opening philosophy about personal evolution and balance.

For the uninitiated, this book does not take a scientific or sociological approach to explaining the modern world, but it does delve into the human psyche, examining ways we can tap into a higher spiritual guide to shape our destiny. By exploring different aspects of dharma, the book offers map for a spiritual journey, one packed with lessons that will not only benefit your daily […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2019-09-20T10:03:26+02:00September 20th, 2019|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Maetreyii Ma, Spirituality|

The Sons of God by Anthony Marnell

Author Anthony Marnell has constructed a well-researched treatise concerning the Biblical Book of Revelation and its relevance today in The Sons of God: A Discourse on the Christian Revolution.

A Christian Revolution, Marnell believes, will occur during the End Times predicted in Revelations, and he proposes that time is now. We must choose between Babylon – the life of sin we are born into – or the mount of Zion, representing God and His plan. Marnell exhorts us to recognize and steer clear of the evil plots of Satan, who rules Babylon but will be destroyed in the final […]

SPR2019-09-17T10:33:32+02:00September 16th, 2019|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Religion|

Someone to Kiss My Scars by Brooke Skipstone

A dark tale of troubled teens seeking a new way forward through their trauma, Someone to Kiss My Scars by Brooke Skipstone is a brutal and essential read. Highlighting many of the critical and widely overlooked issues facing young people today – self-harm, abuse, sexual identity, bullying and much more – this is a fearless novel with a message far deeper than the plot.

The intensity of the story, as Hunter and Jazz try to heal one another’s oldest wounds, is coupled with powerful prose and the reminder that everyone has secrets and scars, urging readers towards empathy, self-examination, and […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2019-09-12T11:38:34+02:00September 10th, 2019|Categories: New Releases|Tags: New Adult|

U-10 by Sam B. Miller II

When an alien and his craft crash-land in Afghanistan on a mission to capture a human and return home, a madcap hunt for the mysterious titular technology U-10 begins. Author Sam B. Miller II delivers an off-kilter, tongue-in-cheek sci-fi drama that has occasional echoes of Vonnegut, Douglas Adams, and even a dash of Asimov.

Ty Lavender, Lincoln Frost, and Koritt Diviak make for a captivating core of characters, despite being on opposing sides with decidedly different intentions. One wants to keep his soldiers safe and get out of the Afghan desert alive, another wants to take possession of the priceless […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2019-09-11T09:44:34+02:00September 10th, 2019|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Science Fiction|

Deep Rough by Ray Keating

Whether it’s dodging bullets, doling out wisdom or dragging a bag of clubs around the links, Pastor Grant continues to be one of the most entertaining heroes in the political thrillers and suspense genre.

In Deep Rough, author Ray Keating drops his Swiss Army Knife in human form, Pastor Grant, into another nearly unbelievable mission. He is tasked with protecting the son of a controversial pastor in China; the only problem is that the son is an international golf star whose career is on the rise. With Chinese secret police and a whole cast of unsavory characters gunning for […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2019-08-29T05:13:17+02:00August 29th, 2019|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Ray Keating, Thriller|

The Hub of Hell by Beverly Porter

Tales of murder, scandal and injustice from the rugged end of the 19^th century in America hold a perennial appeal, and The Hub of Hell from author Beverly Porter has all of these aspects in spades. The book is a shocking glimpse into law enforcement of the past, and an impressively complete account of the strange autumn and winter of 1887.

Inspired by a single newspaper article, this true story is a well-researched reconstruction of the dramatic events and players surrounding a trio of imprisoned brothers in Minneapolis more than 130 years ago. Pete, Tim and Henry Barrett sit […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2019-08-22T06:04:25+02:00August 21st, 2019|Categories: New Releases|Tags: History|

The Healer’s Daughters by Jay Amberg

The Healer’s Daughters is a complex and gripping new novel by author Jay Amberg, bridging mysticism and truth, as well as time and space. Tying together ancient cultural beliefs, insightful flashbacks, mystical practices, and enough treasure hunting to satisfy a Clive Cussler fan, this tangled tale is difficult to put down both for its originality and skillful storytelling.

From the ancient trials of Galen, the second century’s most famous physician, to the terrors of the modern day in Turkey, this book is sweeping and ambitious, but also carefully penned, culturally sensitive, and finely polished. After a terror attack rips through […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2021-01-21T03:49:28+02:00August 20th, 2019|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Action and Adventure, International Thriller, Jay Amberg|