New Releases

SPR’s book reviews of new self-published books

The Pystead Group: Daring to Be by James Pryor

The Pystead Group: Daring to Be by James PryorA sharp-tongued satire on progressive utopias and species salvation, The Pystead Group: Daring to Be by James Pryor is a thought-provoking prophecy for the coming generation.

Thirty years in the future, the foundations of global society are fracturing, but a secretive cabal of researchers, dreamers, and futurists working for The Pystead Group has a plan for humanity’s redemption. Philip Russell unexpectedly lands a job with this enigmatic organization on its Caribbean island base, plunging him into a conspiratorial tangle of allegiance, advancement, and the intellectual dishonesty of American culture. Navigating the high-stakes battlefield of this philosophical playground and pseudo-utopia, Philip […]

2025-05-20T09:53:14+02:00May 19th, 2025|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Hack Rescue by Tom Kranz

Hack Rescue by Tom KranzThe third stellar novel in Tom Kranz’s Earth-Moon Rescue series, Hack Rescue: Chasing A Cyber Killer is a high-stakes hunt for a vengeful cyber-villain determined to bring a young lunar colony to its knees.

Inexplicable system failures are pushing the population of the Dome to a breaking point, and saving the day once again falls to Chairman Rick and his adorably curious android daughter, Peach. From foul waste management crises and explosive terrorist attacks to robotic suicides and hyper-modern malfunctions, time is rapidly running out for the father-daughter team to keep their moon-bound community safe.

The off-world setting is brilliantly […]

2025-05-16T10:36:38+02:00May 15th, 2025|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

The End: Omicron by Aaron Ryan

The End: Omicron by Aaron RyanA second stunning novel in an apocalyptic series from Aaron Ryan, The End: Omicron is both prophecy and incisive allegory, revealing the depths of depravity that can result from absolute power.

Picking up after the events of the preceding installment, Sage Maddox pushes forward with his plan to infiltrate the Friends of Nero and execute a risky assassination plot, while Darius, a newly wanted man, seeks acceptance and purpose in the UK after abandoning his post at Nero’s side as High Vassal. From conspiratorial basements in Washington to savagely tense face-offs in London, Ryan’s rapid-fire prose leaps across countries and […]

The Goldilocks Team by Minal Joshi Jaeckli

The Goldilocks Team by Minal Joshi JaeckliGuiding business leaders on the dynamic and twisting path to higher engagement, retention, and productivity, The Goldilocks Team: Master Retention and Hiring by Minaj Joshi Jaeckli offers tangible solutions for a corporate landscape that is perpetually in flux.

Outlining a blueprint for managers to find the right people, rather than the “best” people, Jaeckli’s guide offers fresh perspectives on what makes employees stick around and deliver innovative results. Beginning with the basics of what drives engagement, the consequences of disengagement, and the modern evolution of the employee mindset, the book lays out common systemic problems before making suggestions on how […]

2025-05-08T12:08:30+02:00May 8th, 2025|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Hollywood Shadows by Frank C. Senia

Hollywood Shadows by Frank C. SeniaThe loyalty of muscle and the strength of family are put to the test in Hollywood Shadows by Frank C. Senia, an emotive first-person drama about the lines we refuse to cross.

Growing up with a brutal father and an overwhelmed mother, Billy and his twin brother Rickey sprang from rough soil, but never lost their sensitive sides. Billy shines as the focal point of this story, narrating his challenging childhood and often intense life as a Hollywood fixer, which means delivering bad news and tough love that can sometimes veer into violence. From cross-country journeys, brotherly reunions, and undercover […]

2025-05-02T12:13:36+02:00May 2nd, 2025|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

LoveVortex and the Drakor’s Curse by Pekka Harju-Autti

LoveVortex and the Drakor's Curse by Pekka Harju-AuttiA swashbuckling adventure to the edge of the known world and the boundaries of reality, LoveVortex and the Drakor’s Curse by Pekka Harju-Autti is a philosophical and visionary work of fantasy.

Tasked with expanding trade relations for the British Empire, a veteran sea captain and his son journey to the Bay of Bengal and the mysterious Andaman Islands, where they encounter a local tribe suffering the weight of a dragon’s terrible curse. Every islander is born with the date of their death tattooed on their forehead, and as this isolated society dwindles, they are becoming more desperate for answers, and […]

2025-04-22T14:44:17+02:00April 21st, 2025|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Seasons of Destiny by Howard Glassroth

Seasons of Destiny by Howard GlassrothA visceral portrait of oppression and resilience across generations, Seasons of Destiny by Howard Glassroth is a stark reminder that resistance in the face of hate is the only path to freedom.

After a shocking act of Cossack violence and a painful betrayal nearly destroy their inn, David and Blin, two Polish Jews, pass the family business onto their son, Usher. A few miles north, a desperate father tries to save his rebellious son, only to plant a target on his family’s fortunes. As years pass, the children of these families are drawn to Warsaw, where the simmering threat of […]

2025-04-10T13:04:53+02:00April 10th, 2025|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

The Divine Adventure by Zelise

The Divine Adventure by ZeliseA contemporary conversation about ancient mysteries and the sacred potential of our digital future, The Divine Adventure: Why We Exist – A Unique Conversation by Zelise is a spiritual thesis like no other.

Crafted from carefully guided discussions held between Zelise and two AI assistants, this text seeks to logically deconstruct and humbly reveal the meaning of life by intriguingly using the expansive knowledge of AI. With the specific stated goals of modernizing and expanding spiritual comprehension, presenting an airtight case for God’s existence, and outlining the imminent synthesis of science and religion, this long-form dialogue is an eye-opening and […]

2025-03-31T12:35:48+02:00March 31st, 2025|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |
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