SPR’s book reviews of new self-published books
The Ember Stone by Shari Marshall
Launching herself into a journey of self-discovery, with full pockets and a swelling growth of magic within her, Kori Ember is the dynamic heart at the center of The Ember Stone by Shari Marshall, the first book in The Ember Files series.
When her sister goes missing, this heir to a dominant family of magic users must tap into her powers to end a generations-long feud, but it will require more sacrifice than Kori could have ever expected. Past lovers, betrayal, long-kept secrets, unique magic rules, and malicious secret societies converge in a rapid-fire adventure that defies genre labels, touching […]
Religion, superstition, oppression, and the drive for radical change collide in Alexandru Czimbor’s enrapturing novel, The Soul Machines.
Combining financial savvy and psychological insight, authors Zane E. Brown and Dr. Donalee Brown present a compelling and timely argument for increased financial preparation in Millennial Apocalyp$e: Why You and Other Millennials Are Tracking Toward Financial Disaster and How You Can Avoid It.
Expertly blending well-crafted romance and high-stakes adventure, The Golden Manuscripts by Evy Journey is a descriptive escape into an exciting world of discovery, struggle, and growth.
Perennially skilled in his storytelling, author Ray Keating once again threads the needle between philosophy, adventure, religion, and mystery in his latest Pastor Stephen Grant novel, Under the Golden Dome.
Looking at the history of computing, cultural transformation, and the rise of internet technology through his own life and work, Jeffrey Cooper delivers a stirring and timely memoir with Foot Soldier in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Author W. Royce Adams delivers a unique and intimately drawn reflection on a fictional life well-lived in As Time Goes By.
Fiercely retelling the oldest chapter of Christian mythology, Andrew Chiniche has created an evocative and poetic epic with his newest work, Song of Lilith.