SPR’s book reviews of new self-published books
Abandon Us by E.T. Gunnarsson
A post-apocalyptic adventure from a masterful storyteller, Abandon Us by E.T. Gunnarsson is a thrilling first glimpse at the author’s darkly prophetic Odemark series.
Fifty years from now, with a new pandemic raging and America on the brink of civil war, unlikely heroes are formed in a brutal crucible of human suffering. The air itself is poison, faceless police patrol the streets with merciless drones, the elite are escaping the chaos in star-bound Arks, and those left behind are struggling to find purpose and peace. Even in this grim vision of the future, there are recognizable elements of society today […]
Tense interplanetary drama that artfully dissects philosophical, personal, and political dilemmas, Home Rule by Stella Atrium is the stunning new installment of The Tribal Wars saga.
A mysterious figure straight out of a Charles Dickens novel sparks a tantalizing new puzzle for the perennially inquisitive Magdalena Majick in D.L. Yoder’s Just Like Majick.
The sequel to A Divine Invite and the second book in the Ancients series, Divinely Trained by Maggie Havoc is epic in its scope and labyrinthine in its plot. A sprawling, theologically-tinged work of imagination, this installment expands on the world built in the first novel, for an enormously creative and original take on Christian imagery and mythology, in which the human relationships are nevertheless the heart – and indeed soul – of the story, driving the narrative forward.
Compassionate and informative, Yes! You Will Understand Your Teen With ADHD by Jaycee Donovan is a hands-on guide for parents who are dealing with ADHD in their families, full of practical tips and background research that will help parents understand ADHD better, while also improving their relationship with their children.
Launching herself into a journey of self-discovery, with full pockets and a swelling growth of magic within her, Kori Ember is the dynamic heart at the center of The Ember Stone by Shari Marshall, the first book in The Ember Files series.
Religion, superstition, oppression, and the drive for radical change collide in Alexandru Czimbor’s enrapturing novel, The Soul Machines.
Combining financial savvy and psychological insight, authors Zane E. Brown and Dr. Donalee Brown present a compelling and timely argument for increased financial preparation in Millennial Apocalyp$e: Why You and Other Millennials Are Tracking Toward Financial Disaster and How You Can Avoid It.