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A Place of Safety-Home Not Home

by Kyle Michel Sullivan

April 1981 The hunger strike has been underway for a month and Northern Ireland is in more turmoil than usual. Brendan learns his mother is dying so returns to Derry under an assumed name to see her, only to find that she is still antagonistic to him. His younger sister, Maeve, is caring for her while also working for peace; his younger brother, Rhuari, is married and keeping himself as much out of the back and forth with the Army, as possible; while his youngest brother, Kieran, is gleefully i... more

THE LEGEND OF VALENTINE

by SHELDON COLLINS

Rome, 268 AD

In an age of tyranny and turmoil, their love will ignite a revolution.

Valentine, a once-fearsome warrior reborn from the brink of death, sheds his violent past for a new destiny inspired by his blind lover, Agatha. Amidst the ruthless rule of a merciless emperor, Valentine undertakes a clandestine mission: to unite lovers in secret ceremonies, defying imperial decrees that threaten to obliterate the Christian faith. As Valentine’s covert acts of defian... more

Listen To Me: The Women of the Bible Speak Out

by Cordelia Frances Biddle

Listen to Me: The Women of the Bible Speak Out envisions a feminist retelling of well-known Biblical narratives. Blending fire and humor, Cordelia Frances Biddle gives voice to Eve, Ruth, Bathsheba, and others as they reveal their turbulent inner lives in a new light.

Boys

by Roger Newman

Pete and Alex are brothers, raised together on a dairy farm in the Great Smokey Mountains during the Great Depression. Their hometown is beset by the ignorance and racial intolerance of the post-Reconstruction South. For the two boys, those issues are magnified because Pete is white, and Alex is black. As a boy, Alex’s family is murdered by the Rockingham County Klan. Alex escapes and takes refuge in the milking barn of the Forest Hill Dairy owned by “Poppa” Barnes, an emotionally remote Primit... more

The River Front

by Ron Mueller

The River Front – Introduces Alex and the City of Cincinnati. The Girl on the Grill – Deals with the murder by a local drug distributor. Missing – Alex solves a fifteen year old abduction cold case Maggot – Alex’s work with the DEA has a Mexican Drug cartel boss attacking her. Racist – Alex is targeted to be killed by a racist. Votive Candles – A local priest and his licentious behavior give Alex a new perspective of crime. Alex Evercrest, with her dedicated team solve many of her suspects... more

Covenant's Promise

by Joel David Kilgore

Christian poetry covering dedication, worship, and spirituality for all walks of faith. Poetry consists of personal poems to general in nature while enabling the recipient and readers to explore God’s love and holiness.

The Fateful Voyage of the Empress of Ireland

by Cheryl Roberts Gale

The Fateful Voyage of the Empress of Ireland A Tale of Betrayal, Redemption, and a Curse’s Wrath! Set against the haunting backdrop of the Saint Lawrence River, The Fateful Voyage of the Empress of Ireland weaves a gripping tale of tragedy, mystery, and resilience. Inspired by the real-life sinking of the Empress of Ireland, this historical fiction novel delves into the lives of its passengers and crew, including the enigmatic Captain Henry Kendall. As the story unfolds, the shadow of the in... more

Scraps of Grace

by Jon F. Harmon

A single father grapples with the loss of self-identity in the wake of trauma, and unwittingly thirsts for spiritual connection. Often irreverent, Scraps of Grace resides in the conflicted present moment but abides in the eternal. The loss in 26-year-old Tyler Manion’s life has become overwhelming. The sudden death of his wife shocked him to the core. Tomorrow will be his last day at work, terminated from his corporate role at General Motors. Raising his not-quite-two-year-old son alone, he put... more

Next Century

by H. C. Turk

This novel depicts how women of different eras face the same social problems of sexism, crime, employment, marriage, and childbirth. The book’s three settings are: 1799 (London), 1999 (Midwest America), and 2099 (the Moon). (Each section is written in a prose style appropriate for that era.) In each story, a young woman (Claire) seeks vengeance against her father, who has been abusing her mother for years. In each era, Claire is raped by thugs, becomes pregnant, and has to survive in society as ... more

Absorbed

by Jaime Townzen

Lifeguard Stacey Chapman is dreaming of love, and drowning in bad decisions. It’s 1996, the summer before senior year, and Stacey attempts MTV cool-girl confidence while flirting with Jessie, a sexy skateboarder she's ogled all year. When Jessie pressures her into sex, Stacey’s unprepared and afraid to say no. Too ashamed to confide in her mom or her best friend, Gabe, she conspires with another lifeguard to destroy Jessie’s reputation, and in the process they obliterate Stacey’s good-girl i... more

Lunch Ladies

by Jodi Thompson Carr

Lunch Ladies is a poignant, tender, and often hilarious view of the flawed and fascinating citizens of Hanley, Minnesota. The voices of Crystal, Coralene, Sheila, and the people of Hanley - living and dead - are intertwined in a novel that vividly captures time and place as one town prepares for the bicentennial. Peppered with wit and insight, Lunch Ladies captures the absurdities of family and community life, while revealing the humanity of those who've been lost, or left behind.

Louie on the Rocks

by Meredith O'Brien

For fans of Tom Perrotta, Maria Semple, and Elinor Lipman, a dark comedy about family dysfunction fueled by bitter Trump-era politics, vodka, and a reluctant daughter’s guilt. Set against a backdrop of bitterly partisan Facebook feuds and a Trump flag set aflame in a driveway, Louie on the Rocks follows the disintegration of the Francis family six months after the premature death of their matriarch, Helen. In his wife’s absence, retired MAGA patriarch Louie descends into an alcoholic spiral a... more

The Attenuating Puritan

by Robert McGuiness

Embark on a contemplative journey with our altruistic hero, a reflection of purity in words and deeds, yet occasionally marked by ancestral toxins. With unwavering conviction, he dances under the world's weight, marching into the unknown, his steps marked by hope and staunch faith. Bound by a noble quest to restore the splendor of Eden, his every gesture is a sacrifice, a stride towards the pristine and divine. Amidst adversities, he stands a fortified pilgrim, mastering the shackles of mind and... more

We Walked On

by Thérèse Soukar Chehade

Set during Lebanon’s civil war, We Walked On immerses readers in the landscape of war, weaving political unrest into everyday life. With Rita, a fourteen-year-old girl, and Hisham, her thirty-year-old Arabic teacher, Chehade has created two richly drawn characters who counter violence with the redemptive power of books and human connection and find authentic hope in untenable circumstances. We Walked On is a timely novel about what it’s like t... more

Acorn Man Savior of the Forest Omnibus Trilogy

by Maxwell Hoffman

Oliver and Emma Roy decide to dawn their superhero personas of Acorn Man and Mighty Maple facing off against the Nordic Timber Company! Join them as they go on their exciting adventure against the illegal loggers! Much to the distain of their Mountie fathers!

Angels of the Dusk

by A. Kastanis

In the shadows of a city, hearts break, radical plans are hatched, and secrets refuse to stay buried. In 2014, Paris is a place of stark contrasts and simmering tensions. A lawyer schemes to escape a life of extremism, while his associate—an ex-convict—spreads chaos and feeds his own wife's suspicions. A grieving woman encounters a queer American who offers hope at a steep personal cost. In the suburbs, a young musician discovers that his little brother is being radicalized by... more

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