John Staughton, Senior Reviewer

In humanity’s far-flung future, a living legend with a patent on nanotechnology must escape the fate of his own invention in The Senescence Sentence by Virgil Francis. When Frances Smith is accused of a laundry list of high crimes he never committed, he goes on the run, determined to clear his name and stop the latest revolution in cruel and unusual punishment. Tangling the lines of dystopian drama, sci-fi horror, and visionary fiction, this debut novel is a powerful cautionary tale about the ethics of innovation, which offers a penetrating allegorical argument for abolition, resulting in a uniquely thought-provoking work […]

Combining the author’s extensive professional experience with the savvy insight of an empire-building legend, 10 Points from Walt Disney on Entrepreneurship by Ray Keating offers a broad source of specialized knowledge for potential visionaries. Digging into the finer points and nuances of Walt Disney’s entrepreneurial style, and providing a richly researched review of the Magic Kingdom, this book is both an accessible guide for business owners and a niche piece of American history. From probing analyses of creativity and advice on quiet leadership to proper investment techniques for both people and ideas, this engaging tour through Disney’s career holds value […]

Deciphering the disorder of contemporary economics and simplifying financial puzzles for business owners and individuals alike, The Weekly Economist III: Another 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist by Ray Keating provides a succinct analysis of a notoriously confusing field of study. Far from a dense read on the technical details of financial markets, these conservative-leaning essays cover a gamut of economic concepts, alchemizing intimidating ideas into a straightforward and accessible format. From a comprehensive 10-point primer on capitalism to deep dives into regulatory obstacles for small business owners, this is a wide-ranging and authoritative review of […]

A twisted vigilante who believes in killing for kindness makes The Tower by J.J. Richards an unsettling but highly entertaining thriller, and another stellar installment of the DCI Walker Crime Thrillers series. When a cryptic message is found beside an apparently suicidal clown at the base of Blackpool’s legendary landmark, DCIs Walker and Briggs are brought in to assist on the beguiling case. As the investigators pull back the curtain on a circus of suspects, the self-righteous villain is already plotting his next burst of deadly theatrics that will shake this British seaside town to its core. Drawing readers into […]