Editorial Reviews

A visceral hard-boiled thriller, A Predator and A Psychopath is certainly not for the faint of heart, as the character at the heart of the novel is both terrifying and realistic. Jay Kerk vividly paints the mind of a psychopath with no moral compass and a tenuous hold on reality where you begin to see the world through his corrupt lens, which is a testament to the strength of Kerk’s writing. For fans of dark thrillers and crime fiction, this novel will not disappoint.

An astounding work of contemporary fiction, My Memory Told Me a Secret focuses on issues core to LGBTQ identity, but also issues that affect every reader. Austin and Noah’s relationship is a heartfelt and sometimes harrowing account that will be relatable to anyone in a relationship, as each character and each moment is so well-drawn. Far from being a mere issue-laden novel, it touches on universal issues such as the devastation of illness, broken friendships, and how people tend to show or lose their humanity in times of crisis, written with great empathy and keen observation.

Evocatively written, Embrace of the Shade is an extraordinarily strong intro to a new romantic fantasy series. The pull of the characters towards each other draws the reader into their lives with a similar intensity, with their secrets building suspense throughout. This is a novel where the authors have clearly put a lot of care into each element of the story’s creation. The characters, the world, and the magic are all thoroughly well-constructed, making Embrace of the Shade a classic fantasy story that will please devoted readers of fantasy, as well as romance.

An astonishing poetry collection by D. Green, Fragile Body and the World Around Me articulates the trauma and struggle of life. Processing his own chronic condition through verse and marrow-deep reflection, Green’s emotional outpouring is soul-baring and deeply moving. With visceral moments of revelation and intimacy, carefully veiled in silken words, this collection exemplifies how poetry can turn despair into beauty. Both inspiring and heart-wrenching, this slow, at times clinical examination of love, death, wholeness and purpose will resonate long after Green’s final line.

50 Dinosaur Tales: And 108 More Discoveries From the Golden Age of Dinos is the perfect blend of education and entertainment, as both young and old readers are invited to see the world through a very different set of eyes. Authors Sabrina Ricci and Garret Kruger bring to life some lesser-known dinosaurs from Earth’s prehistory, weaving unique facts into simple stories. At times, this book reads like Aesop’s Fables, if they had been set in the Mesozoic Era, while the post-story bullet points and reference materials give the book significant authority and impact.

The Way of Glory is a riveting exploration of a long-past era few authors would dare to tackle with such confidence. Cate is a richly developed heroine wrestling within a narrow scope of 12^th century morality, seeking her own salvation, but also keenly aware of the societal and cultural evil being done around her. Bringing England to life in all its primeval humility, author Patricia J. Boomsma has created a stunningly good story that should strike a timely chord for history and high fiction lovers alike.