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Part social commentary and part motivational manifesto, Cloak of the Living Dead by Ernest Johnson demands the reader to look at the world and decide if they are simply going through the motions of existence or actually living their lives to their fullest potential. By discussing his own life’s tribulations and experiences, Johnson aims to show the reader how to be “alive” and aware rather than “dead” and oblivious to the world around us, pointing out the many deadening aspects of life that keep us down – bad relationships, pointless jobs, unhealthy diets, and more. At times difficult to follow […]

A clever dystopian novel with a big splash of humor, The Odyssey of Fletcher by Erik Dargitz is a satirical novel about a socially-awkward young man who finds himself to be the last man on Earth when a global pandemic wipes out the rest of the male population. As he ventures out of his basement sanctuary, Fletcher discovers that the world has changed dramatically, and he is the focus – some women want to worship him, some want to study him, and others want him dead. While this premise could lend itself to insensitivity in the wrong hands, Fletcher is […]

A haunting and heavy anthology of emotionally driven poems, Marching with a Broken Shadow by Dyson Russell is a wide-ranging collection that tackles romantic ironies, universal agonies, and the simple pleasures of existence. The diversity of the poems’ subject matter, length, and tone keeps the reading experience dynamic, making it easy to read dozens of pieces in a single sitting. Russell has a uniquely experimental voice that will make readers sit up and take note, revealing a consistent, critical, and deeply creative mind, for a powerful and relatably personal collection of verse.

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Summoning the nightmare of fascist oppression in a chilling near-future prophecy, The First State by Tshekedi Wallace is a prescient international thriller of rebellion and resistance. Despite the novel being set five decades in the future, the existential threats of autocratic dictators, police state propaganda, and financial oppression feel all too timely for contemporary readers. Thematically, it is impossible to separate the core of the plot from all too familiar crises, for a dramatic allegory that every reader will find recognizable. Wallace’s sprawling imagination tells a story that is not just darkly entertaining, but necessary.

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Part parenting book and part history of motorsports, Texas Off-Road Racing 2: The Battle for ATV and Side-by-Side Championships by Mike Kowis, Esq. offers a humorous take on the author’s campaign for the 2022 championship in racing ATVs. Providing details of the incidents of the previous season and past racing experiences, the author sets the stage perfectly for this new challenge, offering a well-rounded look at ATV racing that is entertaining even if you have no knowledge of the sport. With additional details of Kowis’ family rounding out the narrative, this is a surprisingly readable look at a niche activity […]

A powerful political thriller, Root of All Evil by Aura Ayira is a searing portrait of subjugation, violence, and the limits some people must go to find peace. Zayani seems to have it all from a distance – wealth, power, and beauty. However, forced to marry a ruthless dictator, she’s also a prisoner, and every opportunity to escape comes with a moral quandary and a violent cost. Written with vivid prose that is at once beautifully expressed and terrifying, the novel is no doubt unsettling, but it also tells a viscerally gripping story about the importance of freedom and personal […]

A fascinating and in-depth interpretation of the Bible, The Sacred Sword: New Biblical Discoveries by Ed Jusino helps paint a clear picture of what the text was specifically designed to teach. Providing specific verses from the Bible, the author explains in detail what the text refers to, how it fits into the larger narrative of the Bible itself, and what lessons it is meant to impart for everyday life, making the book a fantastic resource for both committed believers and religious scholars. While the Bible is potentially open to interpretation for each reader, there are distinct lessons to be learned […]