John Staughton, Senior Reviewer

Author Marvin Scholz delivers a stunning guide for personal healing after loss in Learning How to Heal a Broken Heart. Pulling directly from his own tragic experiences and using clear, compassionate language, this book examines the wounds of heartache, examining what hurts us and how we can move forward to future health and happiness. While some of the advice comes across as objective judgment of subjective experience, the confidence, wisdom and sincerity in Scholz’s writing is compelling and uncompromising, cutting to the core of this relatable and painful struggle.

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In the legendary tradition of “Star Wars” and other underdog epics, From the Ashes by A.B. Lucian is a fast-paced thriller on a universal scale, pitting the cruel might of an empire against the fragile, rebellious hope of enslaved masses. Written in accessible language for younger readers, the plot is somewhat predictable, but the narration overflows with description that brings the Arkanian Empire to life. Steeped in the complexity of family bonds, boasting eccentric supporting characters and a message of hope against insurmountable odds, From the Ashes is an expansive, ambitious, and memorable YA adventure.

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JC Bratton delivers a spine-tingling supernatural thriller with desperate ghosts, old secrets, and unrequited love in Who’s at the Door? A mysterious connection between the housebound protagonist and a young missing girl sets a haunting tone that will keep readers devouring pages from start to finish. This novella is packed with twists throughout and the rapid, heart-pounding chapters fly fast as this dark mystery grows. Some scenes do feel unnecessarily rushed, but for a spooky afternoon escape, Who’s at the Door? is an ideal choice.

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Blending epic mythology and historical fiction with clever philosophy and sci-fi thrills, Stephen C. Perkins delivers a stunning new read in Sky Parlor. The ancient struggle between Artemis and Apollonia rages on within these pages, bouncing from the dramatic assassination of Abraham Lincoln to the grim bureaucratic reality of the 24th century. Perkins weaves an incredibly dense and detailed future-scape, bolstered by an unpredictable plot that is both oddly relatable and wildly creative. Questions of spirituality, mankind’s destiny, the illusion of freedom, and the overreach of science make this wickedly clever mystery a vivid and thought-provoking pleasure to read.[…]

Linda Watkins delves even deeper into the darkness with Abducted, the third installment of the Kate Pomeroy Mystery Series. The previous books are standouts in the modern mystery genre, and this psychological race against time may prove to be Watkins best yet. This lengthy read may be a touch long-winded at times, but it is also rife with pulse-pounding tension, so these pulp fiction pages fly by. The tone of the writing is consistently gritty and evocative, and Kate Pomeroy once again proves herself to be a worthy heroine at the heart of this exciting series.

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