New Releases

SPR’s book reviews of new self-published books

Witch Hunt (Shadow World Book 2) by Tim McRae

Witch Hunt (Shadow World, Book 2) by Tim McRaeAn intrepid hero must once again face her ageless enemy in Witch Hunt by Tim McRae, a dark and enchanting second installment in the Shadow World series.

Niri, Gryff, and Sara continue their deadly journey as both hunters and hunted, seeking a way to defeat The Witch, while also staying out of her vicious clutches. From wood sprites, winged sylphs, and sinister Dark Riders to haunted swamps, lost castles, and a plethora of portals, McRae’s story is imbued with unique magic, side quests, unexpected allies, as well as bursts of supernatural conflict. Niri’s masterful command of Qi and elemental magic, […]

2025-01-13T19:02:00+02:00January 13th, 2025|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Cycling 70 Years by Gordon Neale

Cycling 70 Years: Once World Champion by Gordon NealeSpinning through the years of a remarkable life on the move, Cycling 70 Years: Once World Champion by Gordon Neale is an inspiring and original memoir from a humble champion of the sport.

Recounting his eclectic and adventurous decades as a long-distance cyclist, from amateur competitions in France, Spain, and England to securing a World Championship in Russia, along with a diverse career off the bike, this is an intimate tale of resilience, discipline, and a healthy dose of reckless abandon. Whether competing, training, coaching, traveling, recovering, or relaxing in style, the author’s free-spirited optimism and perennial stubbornness lead to […]

2025-01-13T14:56:05+02:00January 13th, 2025|Categories: New Releases|Tags: , |

Forecast by Aaron Ryan

Forecast by Aaron RyanA supernatural historical thriller that challenges the ideas of destiny and free will, Forecast by Aaron Ryan is an intriguing work of alternate history about one of the darkest days in modern America.

When Roland Bishop begins seeing flashes of the future after a freak accident, this New Jersey weatherman is pulled into a life of vigilante rescues for strangers and loved ones alike. However, after a disturbing vision of a hijacking and a massive terrorist attack in New York City, he must find a way to prevent his grim 9/11 prophecy from becoming reality. With the help of his […]

Professor Nincompoop by Jimmy Vee, Illustrated by Ben Askew

Professor Nincompoop by Jimmy VeeA children’s book that encourages young readers to think critically, Professor Nincompoop by Jimmy Vee is a wildly entertaining read with a poignant yet subtle message.

Professor Nincompoop is a scientist whose dream is to be included in the Professors Hall of Fame. Talking to two young acquaintances who love to learn new things, the professor claims to have found the most mysterious animal on Earth, traveling far and wide to find clues to its location from talkative cheetahs and baboons. When he takes out a tiny box, however, Nick and Tessa are perplexed – how could such a strange […]

2024-12-20T18:35:23+02:00December 20th, 2024|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Our Serum Run Story by Marla B. Brodsky, Illustrated by Lara Renner & Tabetha Kopta

Our Serum Run Story by Marla B. BrodskyAn inspiring children’s story of big dreams, big dogs, and amazing resilience, Our Serum Run Story: By the T’s, U’s, V’s & Me! by Marla B. Brodsky tells a thrilling tale of the author’s journey to an epic race in Alaska with her sled team of Huskies.

Told from the perspective of her dauntless dogs, who love nothing more than snow, running, and snuggling with their Mama, the story bounces between charming anecdotes of canine freedom and gritty days of hard work on the trail. After months of training in harsh winter conditions, the sled team drives cross-country to Nenana, […]

2024-12-17T14:01:27+02:00December 13th, 2024|Categories: New Releases|Tags: , |

Yesteryear’s Wish by Zixiao Yu

Yesteryear's Wish by Zixiao YuA years-long tale of connection, loss, and the emotional minefields of youth, Yesteryear’s Wish by Zixiao Yu is a striking portrait of unfulfilled love and the uncertainties of life.

When the narrator’s stable home is disrupted by the arrival of his cousin, Yunyun, their childish clashes soon shift to an inseparable bond, but age and distance quickly pull them apart. New chapters of life bring new responsibilities, pressures, and infatuations, but the lingering past is rarely far from their minds.

Broken into three sections of connection, displacement, and reflection, this is a story of young hope written with the wisdom […]

2024-12-09T17:27:32+02:00December 9th, 2024|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Tokyo Tempos by Michael Pronko

Tokyo Tempos by Michael PronkoAn outpouring of well-penned admiration for the enigmatic architecture, music, philosophy, and denizens of Japan’s capital, Tokyo Tempos by Michael Pronko is an artful love letter to an inimitable city. His obvious reverence for Japan is clear, and he writes with a blend of humility and pride that only comes from deeply loving your chosen home.

Largely composed of articles and essays the author published while working as a writer and teacher in Tokyo, this collection of vignettes and brief stories is driven by the author’s perpetual curiosity and hunger for new experiences. Pronko, an American who has lived in […]

2024-12-02T14:32:37+02:00December 2nd, 2024|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

The Cleopatra Aspect Series Box Set by AJ Channing

The Cleopatra Aspect Series by AJ ChanningA steamy trilogy of love triangles and dangerous ambitions, The Cleopatra Aspect Series Box Set by AJ Channing is a thrilling collection for fans of bad-boy romance.

Freshly graduated Tia Sanchez embarks on a luxurious vacation to Dubai with her friend Julia, but their experiences abroad couldn’t be more different, as they both learn about the hidden desires of powerful men. In the second installment, Tia strikes a beneficial bargain with a tall, dark, and wealthy hunk on the Amalfi Coast, but their sham marriage soon begins to feel like a prison, especially after she falls for her charming and […]

2024-11-18T17:47:37+02:00November 18th, 2024|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |
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