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Hunting the Red Fox by W. Kenneth Tyler, Jr. (Book Review #2264)
A delightful combination of humor, a fast-moving plot, and unexpected twists appears in W. Kenneth Tyler, Jr.’s delightful historical fiction novel: Hunting the Red Fox. Roger Mace, the aspiring author, was searching for the untold stories of ordinary people. Through a combination of chance… Continue Reading “Hunting the Red Fox by W. Kenneth Tyler, Jr. (Book Review #2264)”
Leaving Winter for a Desert Sky by Skylar Lyralen Kaye (Book Review #2232)
Leaving Winter for a Desert Sky by Skylar Lyralen Kaye is a profoundly moving debut that explores the tangled web of family, identity, and the long, winding path toward self-forgiveness. From the first page, Kaye draws readers into Erin’s life—a woman who has spent… Continue Reading “Leaving Winter for a Desert Sky by Skylar Lyralen Kaye (Book Review #2232)”
The Bystander by John David (Book Review #2148)
The Bystander by John David is a sharp, compelling debut that skillfully merges the intensity of a modern mystery with the realism of today’s media landscape. Set against the lively backdrop of a Florida college football weekend, the story follows TV reporter Pete Lemaster,… Continue Reading “The Bystander by John David (Book Review #2148)”
Scarlet Birthright: What They Left Behind by Scarlet Ibis James (Book Review #2199)
Scarlet Birthright is a hauntingly lyrical and emotionally rich debut that traces the echoes of abandonment across generations. Scarlet Ibis James weaves a powerful family saga rooted in the Caribbean diaspora, where ancestral memory, cultural identity, and the ache of absence converge into a… Continue Reading “Scarlet Birthright: What They Left Behind by Scarlet Ibis James (Book Review #2199)”
The Planet That Was Mistaken for a Fool by Tamás Szikszai (Book Review #2228)
Tamás Szikszai’s The Planet That Was Mistaken for a Fool is a wildly inventive and razor-sharp satirical romp through a dystopian sci-fi future that feels eerily plausible, and all too human. With the madcap spirit of Douglas Adams and the dystopian edge of Black… Continue Reading “The Planet That Was Mistaken for a Fool by Tamás Szikszai (Book Review #2228)”
Your Tomorrow Was Today by Oyindamola Dosunmu (Book Review #2187)
Oyindamola Dosunmu’s Your Tomorrow Was Today is a striking and powerful debut—one that pulses with emotional gravity, cultural resonance, and a fierce literary voice. Set between the energetic bustle of Lagos City and the evocative terrain of Eastern Nigeria, this novel invites readers into… Continue Reading “Your Tomorrow Was Today by Oyindamola Dosunmu (Book Review #2187)”
What Was Forbidden by Jonathan Bockian (Book Review #2225)
Jonathan Bockian’s What Was Forbidden is a masterfully woven tale of love, loss, ideology, and resilience set in the cloistered yet richly complex world of the Venice Ghetto in 1672. Inspired by a real historical murder, Bockian’s debut novel is a gripping literary mystery… Continue Reading “What Was Forbidden by Jonathan Bockian (Book Review #2225)”
Your Tomorrow Was Today by Oyindamola Dosunmu (Book Review #2162)
Oyindamola Dosunmu’s Your Tomorrow Was Today is a striking and powerful debut—one that pulses with emotional gravity, cultural resonance, and a fierce literary voice. Set between the energetic bustle of Lagos City and the evocative terrain of Eastern Nigeria, this novel invites readers into… Continue Reading “Your Tomorrow Was Today by Oyindamola Dosunmu (Book Review #2162)”
World of Myth by John Molina (Book Review #2150)
World of Myth is an electrifying debut that fuses political thriller, fantasy, and coming-of-age genres into a bold and immersive journey. At over 130,000 words, this is a richly layered novel that pulls no punches in scope, emotion, or ambition.
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