John Staughton, Senior Reviewer

Outlining techniques and extolling the virtues of mindfulness for mental wellness, Brain Enhancement (BE) Mindful Therapy: Live Life with Great Possibilities by Oscar J. Harp III, Ph.D., M.S. is an essential personal intervention for navigating our troubled times. Along with a thorough presentation of common and lesser-known psychological disorders, this guide focuses on ways to reduce stress and bolster mental resilience through non-pharmaceutical methods. The author is responsible in his presentation of options, acknowledging the unique nature of every patient, and the need for a holistic approach to both mental and physical health, which varies per person. Authoritative and accessible, […]

A roughneck crew of battle-tested grease monkeys is drawn into a conspiracy way above their pay grade in The Wrecking Squad by Nick Snape, an explosive first installment of the Wrecking Squad series. Receiving a distress call from a damaged mining ship sounds like a potential payday for the nearly desperate crew of the Sunstar, but the high-tech attack that scuttled the invaluable vessel is highly suspicious. One mystery leads to another in this brilliantly creative mash-up, playing on a wide range of themes from both sci-fi and contemporary thrillers to deliver a gripping interstellar adventure. Though some of the […]

An almost-famous guitarist cuts a devilish deal that lands him at the center of a supernatural standoff in The Fret Master by James Dobie, an intense fourth chapter in the Wallowa Lake Thrillers series. Nearing rock bottom as a burnt-out musician, Mason Rivers is desperate enough to sell his actual soul for the perfect hands of a rock god. However, when the price of fame climbs too high, he flees cross country with his begrudging partner-in-damnation, April Flowers. A gritty Faustian reboot coupled with an existential battle of good and evil in Wallowa Lake, this is a dark but still […]