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Scrap: Salvaging a Family by Luanne Castle (Book Review #2301)
In Scrap: Salvaging a Family, Luanne Castle delivers a deeply intimate and formally inventive hybrid flash memoir that examines the long shadow of childhood fear and the fragile, complicated path toward forgiveness.
Read MoreEcho of My Father’s Voice by Dr. Mumbi Mugambi (Book Review #2300)
Echo of My Father’s Voice is a powerful, intimate memoir that weaves personal memory, ancestral history, and spiritual awakening into a compelling narrative of identity reclamation. Born under the sacred shadow of Mount Kenya, Dr. Mumbi Mugambi grows up listening to her father’s voice—steady, insistent, and unwavering—as he tells stories that challenge accepted history. These stories, whispered across generations, speak of origins in Israel and Abyssinia, of prophets, divine encounters, and a people whose past has been systematically erased.
Read MoreZip Line: Aftermath by P. Anthony Michael (Book Review #2344)
Zip Line: Aftermath by P. Anthony Michael is a gripping continuation of the Zip Line saga—an intense blend of cozy mystery and psychological suspense that explores what happens after the nightmare ends… or seems to. With vivid characterization, emotional depth, and a mounting sense of dread, this sequel proves that the aftermath can be just as dangerous as the fall.
Read MoreYardley County (PEOPLE MAKING DANGER) by Adam Fike (Book Review #2343)
Adam Fike’s Yardley County takes noir mystery and flips it inside out, delivering a dark yet strangely redemptive tale that reads like a film unraveling in real time. The story begins with an unusual twist: a dead escaped convict, looking back at the chain of choices that led him to ruin. Instead of fading into oblivion, he is pulled back toward the very scene where his downfall began—the hometown robbery marked by the single gunshot that first set him on his criminal path.
Read MoreWho Nuked Silicon Valley? by Mike Donoghue (Book Review #2342)
Who Nuked Silicon Valley? by Mike Donoghue is a fast-paced, thrilling SF adventure that blends high-stakes science fiction, political intrigue, and a deeply personal journey of identity and memory. The novel follows Livingstone1813, an AI who awakens with no memory of the past decade, only to discover that his old self committed a federal crime by failing to back up crucial data. This revelation sets him on a gripping quest to recover his lost memories while uncovering the truth behind a 20-year-old catastrophic nuclear attack on Silicon Valley.
Read MoreWhere You Are Really From by Rolade Berthier (Book Review #2341)
Have you ever been asked, “Where are you really from?” Rolade Berthier takes this familiar, often loaded question and transforms it into a thoughtful, witty, and deeply human exploration of identity.
Read MoreWhere She Met the Sea by Lara Fanning (Book Review #2340)
Where She Met the Sea is a haunting and beautifully layered historical mystery that blends human tragedy, myth, and the unforgiving power of nature into an unforgettable tale. Set in the winter of 1853, Lara Fanning’s evocative prose transports readers to the remote coastal town of Marlow, where Detective Linus Tripp arrives to investigate the disappearance of ten-year-old Mary “Nessa” Lake. What begins as a presumed drowning soon unravels into a chilling web of secrets, superstition, and betrayal.
Read MoreWe Know Your Secret by Sebastian Gregory (Book Review #2339)
We Know Your Secret is a gripping suspense thriller that perfectly captures the tension, nostalgia, and fear of a single, fateful night. Sebastian Gregory delivers a pulse-pounding story set in 1996, where two teenage friends—Katie and Lisa—experience a night of laughter and pranks that quickly escalates into terror. Combining ’90s nostalgia with expertly paced suspense, this novel immerses readers in the terrifying realization that one harmless joke can spiral into a deadly game of survival.
Read MoreThe Tiger and the Crane by Trevor B. Spisto (Book Review #2337)
Trevor B. Spisto’s debut novel, The Tiger and the Crane, is a middle-grade fiction masterpiece that weaves adventure, moral lessons, and heartwarming storytelling into a tale that captivates young readers and adults alike. Set in the rugged landscapes of the Northern Himalayas, the story follows Mung, a wise and thoughtful crane, as he navigates leadership after the passing of Master Guan, alongside his fellow pupils Ku and Qingyang.
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