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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 […]

An epic fantasy adventure, The Scoundrel’s Blade by Alkiviadis E. Halkiotis is an excellent opening installment of the Chronicles of an Outcast series. In a classic hero’s journey, the story follows Avathar as he tries to find his place in a world that was torn apart in a great war between Gods and Demons. As Avathar struggles to learn who he is, he will also learn more about the war that changed his world, and how he fits into the bigger mystery of the seemingly endless battle between good and evil. Coming in at over 500 pages, Halkioti’s novel establishes […]

Exploring the dark dynamics of the veteran experience through the eyes of a story-gathering guide, CW3 Cesare Giannetti offers readers another unique lens in De Facto Pathfinder. From the very start, Chris Longo is a character that readers will want to connect with, whether they’re a veteran or not. The benefit of having a veteran author writing about veteran affairs gives the book not only a tangible degree of authenticity, but also empathy. Giannetti is able to share exposition, narrative, and internal monologue with the same omnisciently confident voice, one that endears and invokes trust, resulting in an intensive, […]