Editorial Reviews

Spunky the crime-solving pooch returns in The Nose Rules, the fourth standalone installment of author Holly L. Lewitas’ endearing mystery series. This time around, Spunky and her menagerie of neighborhood sidekicks lend “Mom” a paw to help unravel a local disappearance, and solve a brutal murder. This charming read from a dog’s-eye view is both entertaining and impressive, as the author deeply develops the personalities of her characters – both old and new, human and otherwise. At times heartfelt, and others laugh-out-loud funny, The Nose Rules is an ideal escape for anyone who loves mischievous pets and unpredictable mysteries.[…]

Drawing on her long and successful career as a plastic surgery and aesthetic coach, author Michelle Emmick dramatically pulls back the curtain on the secretive world of cosmetic surgery in her book, Blue-Collar Beauty. Not only do these musings and memories demonstrate Emmick’s expertise in personal improvement and her philosophy behind self-love, but they may also guide any readers considering a cosmetic procedure for themselves. This easy-to-read memoir is full of wisdom and authenticity that is only attainable by an authority in the field.

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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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Journalist Natasha Grant is coming to terms with her inherited psychic ability, but when boyfriend Kevin takes her to view a house where someone died, she becomes unwell. Her intern Guinevere, also psychic, takes ailing Natasha to meet Khalil, a sexy yoga guru into astral projection. As Kevin makes poor decisions affecting their future, Natasha’s attraction to Khalil grows. She can’t deny her true self for much longer. With a modern and original writing style, A Powerful Love is full of deeply developed characters and a strong story arc, offering a literary take on the paranormal romance genre.

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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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