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Fiction
Bridges Between Our Hearts (Love that Does Not Die #3)
Jennifer Collins. Words in the Wings Press. $15.99 paperback (302p), ISBN 978-1-7376766-8-3; $7.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-7376766-9-0
Amazon
As Larissa resolves to live life to its
fullest, changing family configurations create emotional chasms she never imagined. Along this journey, she builds bridges to those she loves.
The Faces of Unborn Butterflies
Mariela G. George. Astarta. $19.50 paperback (270p), ISBN 978-954-350-364-3; $9.99 e-book, ASIN B0CQ38FBPV
Amazon
Investigator Adriana Denkova, a Bulgarian immigrant, anchors the story, which delves into such themes as domestic violence and trauma. A tapestry of diverse characters enriches the narrative.
Familiar Setting
Maivo Suárez, trans. from the Spanish by Jacqueline C. Nanfito. Austin Macauley Publishers. $10.95 paperback (120p),
ISBN 979-8-88910-416-2; $4.50 e-book, ISBN 979-8-88910-417-9
Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Waterstones, WH Smith
Suárez weaves together 10 tales that delve deep into the complexities of family, exposing the raw, often painful underbelly of relationships.
The Gambler’s Game: Based on the True Story of the Only American to Break the Bank at Monte Carlo
James Darnborough. Pinewood Media. $21.95 paperback (430p), ISBN 978-0-9971340-5-6; $21.83 audio (13 hrs. 33 mins.), ASIN B0CSLZDN9W
Amazon, Apple Books, Audible, Barnes & Noble
This journey takes the reader from the 1880s Wild West to Gilded Age New York, Edwardian London, and Belle Epoque Monte Carlo.
Hackett at Large: Tales of a Reporter’s Life in Paris 1961–1968
Jack Fitzgerald. Victura Publishers. $9.99 paperback (156p), ISBN 979-8-8733-4075-0; $2.99 audio (3 hrs.), ASIN B0CT1L9JPC
Amazon
A collection of humorous short stories about fictional American journalist Ben Hackett in Paris in the 1960s.
Little Ships
Sandra Scofield. Wellstone Press. $17.95 paperback (352p), ISBN 978-1-930835-31-3; $3.99 e-book, ISBN 979-8-3509-3875-3
Amazon
When a young mother dies, her adolescent daughters and their inconsolable father move in with his parents, and the grandmothers struggle to find a way forward for them all.
Marriage and Hanging
Genevieve Morrissey. Genevieve Morrissey. $14.99 paperback (302p), ISBN 978-1-7351096-8-8; $3.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-7351096-9-5
Amazon
In 1832, Rev. Josiah Woodley is arrested after a pregnant young mill girl is found hanged. It’s up to his wife, Rachel, to vindicate her husband, but can she uncover the truth in time?
Shorty Blue
R. Lee Walker.
iUniverse. $13.99 paperback (158p), ISBN 978-1-6632-3803-0; $3.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-6632-3804-7
Amazon
A story that explores the rivalry, conflicts, and jealousy that family members face when a loved one with money dies. It is a journey in human emotions.
The War on Sarah Morris
Kathleen Jones. Legacy Book Press. $17.99 paperback (238p)
Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Indigo
A book editor is demoted when her company is reorganized.
Wedding in the Sandcastle
Sayed H. Rohani.
Austin Macauley Publishers. $14.95 paperback (194p), ISBN 978-1-0358-2231-7; $4.50 e-book, ISBN
978-1-0358-2232-4
Amazon, Barnes &
Noble, Waterstones,
WH Smith
This novel explores themes of love, ambition, and the consequences of a manipulation of a young girl who works herself into a passion.
What Lies Buried
Leslie Kain. Atmosphere Press. $18.95 paperback (346p), ISBN 979-8-89132-181-6; $9.99 e-book, ASIN B0CSWW8CFL
Amazon
Gavin’s family’s mob past triggers his C-PTSD fight-or-flight responses. Katie vows to stand by him, but must choose between saving their marriage and saving their child and the self she buried long ago.
Mystery/Thriller
The 3rd November 2020 Conspiracy: Eliminate President Trump (Michael F. Black #2)
Edouard Onana. Black Diamond. $9.99 e-book, ISBN 978-2-9820863-3-3
Amazon, Kobo
Framed for murder amid election turmoil, former FBI agent Michael F. Black unravels a conspiracy that implicates the White House and unknown military forces. Will he save the country from its darkest hour?
Arctic Revelation: A Thousand Lifetimes in the Blink of an Eye
Hugh Finch. New London Publishing. $13.99 paperback (336p), ISBN 979-8-9897725-0-6; $5.99 e-book, ASIN B0CR5X1WJQ
Amazon
With his career and
reputation on the line, Dr. Christian Yates refuses to abandon his controversial theory that human DNA contains an infinite repository of ancestral memories.
The Delusion
T.O. Paine. Dark Swallow Books. $3.99 e-book, ISBN 979-8-9866958-3-9; $13.99 audio (9 hrs.,14 mins.), ISBN 979-8-8686-0571-0
Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Kobo
A psychology graduate student must
rescue her professor before a narcissistic madman uses her research to gaslight the world.
Killing Johnny Miracle
J.K. Franko. Rum House Publishing. $19.99 paperback (440p), ISBN 978-1-8382759-3-8
Amazon
Johnny is going to divorce Mary, and he can take everything she holds dear. But now that Mary has learned a few unforgivable truths, she’s motivated. Johnny is going to pay—with his life. But there are others with a score to settle with Johnny. And in the deadly game of retribution, there’s no knowing who will survive.
The Need to Know
Dan Lerch. BookBaby. 99¢ e-book, ISBN 979-8-3509-2246-2
Amazon
The Devil’s Demons, a criminal motorcycle gang, is making tens of millions of dollars by murdering homeless men in a sinister scheme that is unprecedented in criminal history.
The Root of All Evil (A Clara and Iris Mystery #3)
Kim Carter. Raven South Publishing. $2.99 e-book, ASIN B0CTL1DVMB
Amazon
A police detective presents PIs Clara Samples and Iris Hadley with an unusual double murder case. It’s already been solved, but family members of both the victims and the offenders have doubts that the jury got it right.
The Trap
Patrice Gilles. Austin Macauley Publishers. $14.95 paperback (208p), ISBN 978-1-0358-3047-3; $4.50 e-book, ISBN 978-1-0358-3048-0
Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Waterstones, WH Smith
This high-stakes thriller offers a penetrating look into the dark corridors of statecraft, media manipulation, and international intrigue.
Trouble Rumbles at Dawn
K-Lee Starland. Austin Macauley Publishers. $32.95 (258p), ISBN 979-8-88910-135-2; $17.95 paperback, ISBN 979-8-88910-134-5
Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Waterstones, WH Smith
Welcome to the tranquil yet precarious town of Indigo Flats, nestled in the vast expanse of west Texas. Its peaceful facade shatters when a prominent businessman is brutally murdered, and a cache of guns and drugs is unearthed, which sends shockwaves through the region, putting the feared Mexican Ortega cartel on high alert.
SF/Fantasy/Horror
All the Dark Voices
Philip Myles Dane. Philip Myles Dane Publishing . $28.99 (344p), ISBN 979-8-9891533-1-2; $18.99 paperback (410p), ISBN 979-8-9891533-0-5
Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, Walmart
A modern-day nomad charts the course to world peace through the unseen evil forces and their human counterparts. Three powerful women guide Thomas Shelton to success.
Humanity’s First Test: Books 1–5
Ignacio RB. 4th Floor Publishing House. $19.99 paperback (392p), ISBN 979-8-9901083-0-1; $9.99 e-book, ISBN 979-8-9901083-2-5
Amazon, Apple Books, Audible, Barnes & Noble, Kobo
Hard sci-fi covering the invention of an FTL phone and changing institutions that have stood for thousands of years.
Lann Dàn—Blades of Destiny (Dàn Cycle #1)
James Raquepau. Destiny Cycle Publishers. $11.99 paperback (326p), ISBN 979-8-9896602-0-9; $3.99 e-book, ISBN 979-8-9896602-2-3
Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble
This fifth-century semihistorical fantasy set in Celtic Ireland initially pits pre-Viking Norse raiders against Tuatha gods and Gaelic warriors in a battle for the heart and soul of Emerald Erin.
The Shirker
Mark J. Schultis. Neo Apsis Publishing. $17.99 paperback (316p), ISBN 979-8-223-84621-5; $4.99 e-book, ASIN B0CMHCPHSP
Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Kobo
Vio Recarey looks for opportunity on the frontier world Obcasio II, where saving a local philanthropist could have lasting and fatal consequences for the entire planet.
A Southern Enchantress
Deborah Trahan, illus. by Ronaldo Alves. Atmosphere Press. $27.99 (364p), ISBN 979-8-89132-073-4; $18.99 paperback, ISBN 979-8-89132-044-4
Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, Target
Mix together trapped spirits, a reluctant enchantress, and an irresistible rogue to learn that tarot and folk magic arrive in time to avenge an evil deed from the past.
Romance/Erotica
Dark Awakening (The Crown of the Seven Realms #1)
A.L. Hampton. A.L. Hampton. $18.99 paperback (576p), ISBN 979-8-9892342-0-2; $3.99 e-book, ISBN 979-8-9892342-1-9
Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart
Rhyland, an age-old vampire, is irresistibly drawn to Danica. Their love kindles amid shadows of danger in this epic, forbidden romance saga.
Earthquake Ethan (Forces of Nature #3)
R.L. Merrill. Celie Bay Publications. $2.99 e-book, ASIN B0CQFV9XLB
Amazon
Actor Ethan shakes things up wherever he goes, and his manager, Arthur, is afraid he’ll be left in the wreckage. Can these two opposites find love on solid ground?
The Long Journey to You
Vincent Traughber Meis. Spectrum Books. $14.99 paperback (358p),
ISBN 978-1-915905-33-8; $4.99 e-book, ASIN B0CQFPYGWW
Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org
Nathan’s traumatic past challenges but cannot stop the arc that brings him to Mateo.
Seven Days in Seattle
Rita A. Gordon. 12:56 a.m. $27.99 (272p), ISBN 979-8-9853566-6-3; $7.99 e-book, ISBN 979-8-9853566-5-6
Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org
Raven Nichols flies to Seattle looking to recuperate from a breakup and reconnect with her sister the week before a career-defining meeting. What she finds turns her world upside down.
X in Provence
Tani Ruiz. Austin Macauley Publishers. $19.95 paperback (298p), ISBN 978-1-0358-1630-9; $4.50 e-book, ISBN 978-1-0358-1632-3
Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Waterstones, WH Smith
A story of destructive love that portrays the other Provence, where beauty and beastliness collide to smash the stereotype of the region as an all-round paradise.
Nonfiction
Doc, What Would You Do in My Shoes? How to Circumnavigate a Cancer Diagnosis
Gemaine Owen. Gemaine Owen. $9.99 paperback (92p), ASIN B0CVR5TYCN; 99¢ e-book, ASIN B0CVMDRR1L
Amazon
This book offers answers to the cancer patient who may be overwhelmed with too many decisions to make at one time yet must make informed decisions about their care.
Enlightened Management: Insights on Creating a Respectful, Dignified, and Successful Work Environment
Alejandro Diaz. Alejandro Diaz. $15.99 paperback (82p), ISBN 979-8-8674-8671-6
Amazon
Drawing on 35 years in management and personal experiences, Diaz shows a better way to manage, one where trust and respect are the key to ultimate success for all.
His Place at the Table
Diane Nares. Austin Macauley Publishers. $16.95 paperback (240p), ISBN 979-8-88693-847-0; $4.50 e-book, ISBN 979-8-88693-848-7
Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Waterstones, WH Smith
Nares’s book introduces readers to the world of childhood cancer. This is a world that no one wants to enter. This reality became a place that she knew intimately.
Making Lemonade
Liana Shaw. Austin Macauley Publishers. $11.95 paperback (136p), ISBN 978-1-0358-2284-3; $4.50 e-book, ISBN 978-1-0358-2285-0
Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Waterstones, WH Smith
The story of a child born and raised in a home filled with domestic violence and dysfunction, and her journey to overcome the lemons life gave her.
My Father’s Story: The Murder of the Best Man I’ve Ever Known
Eric Johnson. Eric Johnson. $24.99 (362p), ISBN 978-1-961804-30-2; $9.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-0880-8892-0
Amazon, Apple Books, Audible, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Google Play, Kobo, Spotify, Target, Walmart
Johnson delves into the life and tragic death of his father, who was brutally murdered in his own home by his ex-girlfriend. She took not only his life but also that of his beloved dog.
Paris for Life: Notes from a Lifetime in and out of Paris
Barry Frangipane. Savory Adventures Publishing. $17.95 paperback (244p), ISBN 978-0-9836141-3-5; $9.99 e-book, ISBN 978-0-9836141-5-9
Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million
Frangipane experiences riots, bombings, and culture clashes, and helps to save a famous mime’s home from foreclosure in 1970s Paris.
Psychosis & Guitars
Batson Sludge. Batson Sludge. $7.75 paperback (66p), ISBN 979-8-8690-7471-3; $3.75 e-book, ASIN B0B791FDC4
Amazon
A trippy, stream-of-consciousness book about music and mental illness. Music is the author’s therapy. Music is the author’s coping mechanism.
Spirit Guides on Speed Dial: A Pragmatic Approach to Getting What You Want
Jules Apollo. Utopian Forest. $19.99 paperback (208p), ISBN 979-8-9891599-0-1; $9.99 e-book, ISBN 979-8-9891599-1-8
Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo
Curious about your spirit guides? This book offers simple scripts and pragmatic tips to help you start working with them in chapter 1. You might as well get their help—they’re already with you.
Still Rambling Down Life’s Road
Kevin Pettit. Authors’ Tranquility Press. $12.99 paperback (172p), ISBN 978-1-962859-09-7
Amazon
Gain insight into life post–traumatic brain injury through unedited diary excerpts. Laugh, learn, and find resilience in adversity.
The Story of Billy Biscuit
Engbert Johansen. Book Vine Press. $9.99 paperback (18p), ISBN 978-1-955885-02-7
Amazon
Billy Biscuit’s story is inspired by a remarkable real dog who left a lasting impression, prompting the author to ensure his memory lives on.
You Are a Sovereign Woman of Strength, Love, and Grace: Embrace Your Journey
Elizabeth Upton. Silver Woman of Fire Press. $12.99 paperback (134p), ISBN 979-8-218-29417-5; $1.99 e-book, ASIN B0CV8TM9CX
Amazon, Barnes & Noble
This book helps you find the essence of your sovereignty and encourages you to live a life devoid of doubt, fear, and despair.
Religion/Spirituality
Give Your All to God: Be a Pleasing and Delightful Offering
Morris Williams. Author’s Fortune Press and Media. $9.99 paperback (192p), ISBN 978-1-956742-23-7
Amazon
God is pleased that you want to devote your entire life to him. Do you know how to give every part of your life to God?
The Gospel of Fury: The World of Make Believe (Fury 3.1)
Ignatius Benjamin Fury. Expresso Publishing. $19.99 (264p), ISBN 979-8-89090-284-9; $11.99 paperback, ISBN 979-8-89090-279-5
Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart
Mankind transitions from youth to accountability as God delivers his modern message through Angel Fury, guiding us to embrace history and embark on his mission.
Meet God: An Introduction to the God of the Bible
Greg Carman. Great Writers Media. $8.99 paperback (156p), ISBN 978-1-957148-48-9
Amazon
The intent of this book is to provide a simple but accurate description of God, the creator and sustainer of life, as revealed in the Bible.
A Place of Love & Light: A Journey Back to Compassion, Authenticity, and Making a Positive Contribution to the World
Ellen Edmondson. Ellen Edmondson. $23.99 paperback (370p), ISBN 979-8-89109-026-2; $9.99 e-book, ASIN B0CMKLXJWR
Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart
A collection of wisdom that expands your awareness and connection with your higher source and life’s purpose. It will steer your life toward a place of meaning, love, and purpose.
The Power of Your Smile
William J. Kalanta. WestBow Press. $13.95 paperback (162p), ISBN 978-1-6642-8554-5; $8.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-6642-8555-2
Amazon
Using jokes and anecdotes, William Kalanta offers many reasons why a person should smile. He uses humor as a way of expressing profound, inspirational truths in a way that anyone can understand.
Children’s/YA
The Adventures of Miles and Millie
Therese Hoofnagle. Brilliant Books Literary. $9.99 paperback (28p), ISBN 979-8-88945-402-1; $3.99 e-book, ASIN B0CMFW1D7S
Amazon
Miles and Millie are two basset hounds who love to tell the story of how they were saved by an animal shelter.
Bdóte
Angela Ellen Grey. Shady Oak Press. $16.99 paperback (340p), ISBN 978-1-961841-01-7; $7.99 e-book, ASIN B0CTK8F2PJ
Amazon
The poems and prose from this coming-of-age Indigenous historical novel-in-verse are the dialogue and thoughts between two 13-year-olds.
Ickle Pickle
S.A Miller. Austin Macauley Publishers. $21.95 paperback (152p), ISBN 978-1-3984-9681-1; $4.50 e-book, ISBN 978-1-3984-9682-8
Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Waterstones, WH Smith
A young boy persecuted by the school bully finds unexpected friendships of the canine type to help him overcome and win against all odds.
Maverick Learns to Tie His Skates
Gina and Abdul Usufzy, illus. by Jason Velazquez. Csit Publishing. $14.95 paperback (28p), ISBN 979-8-9884137-0-7
Hockeyforkids.org, Amazon, Barnes & Noble
A young boy masters the skill of tying his skates in this story exploring themes of perseverance and independence.
Pickle Juice & Patty Cakes Ice Cream Adventure
Heather Marie, illus. by Hanif Roihan. PJ & PC Frenchie Publications. $19.99 (32p), ISBN 979-8-218-26891-6; $13.50 paperback, ISBN 979-8-218-23189-7
Heathermariebooks.com, Amazon
Two French bulldogs frolic under the morning sun, encountering obstacles, learning the value of kindness, and savoring delightful ice cream treats.
Quite Early One Planet: The Arrival
Jerome Austin McNicholl. Brilliant Books Literary. $11.99 paperback (78p), ISBN 979-8-88945-452-6
Amazon
This is a mythical tale about the origins of our alphabet as creatures with feathers, scales, and agile bodies.
Six Tidies Up
Adam Green, illus. by Alexandria Skaltsounis. Austin Macauley Publishers. $10.95 paperback (34p), ISBN 978-1-0358-1652-1; $4.50 e-book, ISBN 978-1-0358-1653-8
Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Waterstones, WH Smith
Six is a six-toed mischievous cat who has fun and educational adventures with her family and friends.
Taking Flight
Elizabeth Melott. Brilliant Books Literary. $9.99 paperback (34p), ISBN 979-8-88945-344-4
Amazon
In the faraway land of Mythia, where dragons once ruled the skies atop the Cloudtouch Peaks, a young dragon named Icy attends the prestigious dragon academy.
Where Is Grandma?
Shari Farris, illus. by Junior Mclean. Ferris Wheel Books. $13.99 paperback (26p), ISBN 979-8-9896862-0-9
Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart
A game of hide-and-seek turns into a fun search for Grandma as Milla and her grandma play their special game.
The Young Samaritan
J. Schuyler Sprowles. BookBaby. $14.99 paperback (266p), ISBN 979-8-35093-110-5; $2.99 e-book, ASIN B0CQZ178J5
Amazon, Barnes & Noble
A Samaritan boy in the time of Christ is forced to flee home. During his perilous journey, he encounters a band of sojourners led by a man they call rabbi. Many say he is the Messiah.
