< Back Tommy Short The Call I Almost Missed Book blurb... Poetic, piercing, and profoundly human, The Call I Almost Missed isn’t about giving up your phone. It’s about reclaiming your soul. Purchase here

< Back Tobin Marks Ark of the Apocalypse A new post-apocalyptic/science fiction series, by author Tobin Marks Planet Earth is dying. The global temperature has risen, the polar ice caps have melted, and forest fires are raging out of control across the world. Eleven billion people are dying of thirst, and are on the brink of extinction, as governments rage war over scarce natural resources. The only hope for the survival of the human race is to leave Earth and colonize another planet. The nation states come together and build the Magellan II, the first star ship capable of interstellar travel. The ship transports ten thousand people of childbearing age to the far distant Draco constellation. Reminiscent of the Noah’s Ark, the ship carries the genetic strains of all Earths species, to recreate life on the new planet. It is hoped that the lush, watery planet, as seen in the visions of a prominent geneticist, will have the ability to sustain life and continue humanity. But survival for the colonists isn’t guaranteed, as the star ship crash lands, and the colonists must learn to live alongside the giant, dinosaur-sized reptiles that inhabit the planet. Will the colonists survive in this new alien world? And can this world survive with new human inhabitants? Ark of the Apocalypse by author Tobin Mark is a thrilling and captivating science fiction and fantasy fiction novel, and the first in the series of the Magellan ll Chronicles. This is a well-researched, insightful, and thought-provoking book that details some of the significant scientific and engineering discoveries made by humans, as well as the destruction of planet Earth, caused by power, control and greed. It is a timely reminder of the environmental emergency we are currently facing, and what we could potentially face in the future if we fail to act now. With superb world-building, plentiful and colourful characters, and a fast-paced, engaging plot, this book will appeal to fans of science fiction, fantasy fiction, and those interested in the environment and climate change. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: A thrilling and captivating science fiction novel, with superb world-building, colourful characters, and a fast-paced, engaging plot. Purchase here

< Back Dr Nizar M Benazzouz The innovative Animal Nizar M. Benazzouz, PhD examines the hidden pattern within all natural and human innovations. The Innovative Animal explores the concept of innovation in all its facets, from the computer field and business, to the creation of our Matrix, online streaming, and the introduction of AI. Benazzouz discusses the rapid and profound transformations that have taken place over recent times, and how they have disrupted almost every aspect of our lives, from our economy, our society, and our individual identity. He discusses how the smartphone has become an extension of ourselves, enabling us to do almost anything and everything, from ordering a taxi, to streaming movies, and communicating with loved ones. The world we live in today is almost unrecognizable from the world of the 1950s. For many, the rapid pace of change is confusing and overwhelming. Benazzouz developed “The Fundamental Identity of Innovation”, an equation, he argues, capable of describing all human and natural innovations. In the equation, innovation is a result of motivation (of the innovator), creativity (or vision), technology (or implementation), value (or outcome), and need (of the end user). This is a meticulously researched book by Digital Transformation Manager and Innovation Professor, Nizar M. Benazzouz. The book explores both the creative and destructive forces of innovation, integrating knowledge from the East and West, and exploring innovation alongside developments in other fields of science and social science, such as biology, physics, history, anthropology, philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience. Benazzouz’s primary motivation to write the book stems from a belief that we are approaching the apogee of the current technological revolution. An extraordinary and enlightening exploration of innovation, and its profound impact on our species and society. The book is accessible, yet thought-provoking. It offers readers a fascinating insight into the relationship between innovation and human evolution. Whether you are a tech nerd, a history buff, or just curious about innovation and the future, this book encourages reflection and debate about the intricate relationship between innovation and the world we inhabit. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: An extraordinary and enlightening exploration of innovation, and its profound impact on our species and society. Purchase here

< Back Richard Talley The Merging of the Realms, Book One: Tales from The Wandering Woods Book blurb... Long before Harry, long before Aslan, there was a boy who could see time. This is a tale of a young nomadic hunter who is engulfed by an enchanted forest and is greeted by a prophetic Saber Tooth tiger who makes predictions about his future. This sets him on a journey of self-discovery and high adventure. Guided only by a mysterious shadow, he ascends a sentient mountain where he must navigate through Caves of Fear, Temptation and Awareness. He meets beings who exist outside of time and once at the top, is greeted by Merlin, Guinevere and wizards from another Universe who reveal a future to him only he can bring forth. This is a grand sweeping adventure filled with singing crystalline trees and magical creatures who can fly between dimensions. It is filled with mythologies you are familiar with and birthing new ones before your eyes, but all woven together with high spiritual adventure and flowing prose. Step into a myth both ancient and new and discover yourself in this ageless tale. Purchase here

< Back J. Thomas Bowne Council Ford Insurrection: The Second Amendment 2043-2063 Book blurb... It is 2043 in rural America as 33-year-old marine veteran and sheriff department sergeant, James Mulvaney, goes about his days, well aware of the stresses of rapid technological and other changes that are affecting those who choose a more isolated existence. “While on temporary loan to the Middlestate Police and patrolling highway S-93 Council Ford Sheriff Mulvaney stops a nervous Norman Galvan for speeding. While helping Galvan to secure a loose tarp on his truck Mulvaney observes a load of empty rifle crates in the bed of the truck. Although Galvan is seemingly nervous, Mulvaney sends him on his way, noting that follow-up was needed. Surrounding this stop a chain of events unfold showing how some Council Ford locals form a militia in the belief that their way of life is threatened and that their guns, not the voters’ ballots, are their final protection against the tyranny of a new state gun control law and invasion of technological change that will end their way of life. Finally, Mulvaney is called back to Council Ford in fear that violence was brewing. Little did anyone know that soon an insurrection would erupt at the Council Ford Courthouse and that gunfire, explosions and fire would result in the deaths of 25 Americans. Purchase here

< Back Lisa Towles The Weight of Cold Things Book blurb... Deputy Sheriff Gree Gooding has spent six months pretending her husband isn't dead. AJ's body was never recovered from the Beaufort Sea, and without proof, grief can be kept at arm's length. But when her boss, Sheriff Peter Barrett, vanishes from Jackson, Wyoming — and his wallet turns up four thousand miles north in Deadhorse, Alaska, beside an unidentified body — Gree can no longer outrun the one place she's been avoiding since AJ's final research trip. What begins as a missing-person investigation into the most isolated oil camp on earth becomes a decades-long conspiracy. When Gree and her unlikely companion — a ranch hand she doesn't fully trust — discover the truth about what AJ found on his last trip, she understands for the first time why he never told her. He was trying to save her life. The Weight of Cold Things is a psychological thriller about what we hide from the people we love, what the dead leave us to carry, and the crimes that only the living can finish. Purchase here

< Back Deborah S. Greenhut The Hoarder's Wife Inside the secret world of the hoarder, by debut author Deborah Greenhut Sixty-five-year-old Grace Berg receives a telephone call and is told that her ex-husband, and the father of her two children, Professor Ludwig Berg, has tragically taken his own life. As Grace grieves for the man she once loved, she reads her old journal and reflects on the life she shared with him. The signs were there from the start of their relationship. The clutter. The mess. The lack of empathy. The signs of disorder. Grace recalls how Ludwig took control of their finances and slowly accumulated lots of possessions, throwing their family home into disarray. The couple seek specialist help and Ludwig is diagnosed with adult ADHD, OCD, ODD, perfectionism, procrastination, and depression. But as Ludwig’s hoarding and anger escalates, Grace finally reaches breaking point and makes a heart-breaking decision to reclaim her life, after thirty-five years of marriage. The Hoarder’s Wife by Deborah Greenhut is an engaging and poignant novel, revealing the secret world of the hoarder from the perspective of a hoarder’s wife. Written as a series of journal entries, this is an intimate and personal story about one woman’s experience of living with someone with a severe mental illness, and the devasting impact of hoarding disorder on families and relationships. Greenhut writes about the disorder with sensitivity and compassion, describing Grace’s turmoil as she makes the most difficult decision of her life. This is a deeply moving and emotional story, and it will appeal to readers of women’s fiction and literary fiction. Star Rating: 5 Stars Summary ‘An engaging and poignant novel, revealing the secret world of the hoarder from the perspective of a hoarder’s wife. A FINALIST and highly recommended.’ Purchase here

< Back Liz Scott You're Going to Die But Not Me Book blurb... In this fearless, riveting work, Liz Scott stares down the great inevitability, death, with a mix of razor-sharp wit, scholarly curiosity, and unflinching vulnerability. From the ancient dreamers who sought immortality to modern laboratories probing the mysteries of near-death experiences, Scott escorts us through humanity's most profound obsessions. She delves into panpsychism and Buddhist detachment with the same verve she applies to the earthy, pragmatic realities of human composting. What makes the journey unforgettable is her own presence at its center: a candid, self-aware narrator wrestling with her fear of annihilation, punctuating deep research with stories that are as tender as they are illuminating. This is not just a meditation on mortality, it's an enthralling quest for meaning, brimming with emotional honesty and intellectual daring. Scott's voice is the rare guide who can make you laugh while asking you to face the abyss, and leave you strangely grateful for the view. Purchase here

< Back Trish Stukbauer Hope's Harbor: A Devotional Journal to Guide Your Healing Book blurb... Grief changes everything. It steals words, reshapes ordinary days, and often leaves you wondering where God is in the silence. Hope's Harbor was written for those moments. Not to offer easy answers or rush your healing, but to walk beside you with honest reflections, gentle Scripture, and practical encouragement for the days when simply getting through today feels like enough. Written from lived experience with loss, this devotional creates space for both faith and questions, reminding readers that suffering is real, hope is possible, and even when God feels far away, He has never left your side. Whether you're grieving the loss of a spouse, parent, child, friend, or another profound loss, Hope's Harbor offers a quiet place to rest, reflect, and remember one simple truth: You don't have to walk through this season alone. Purchase here

< Back Diana Louise Webb Last of the Autumn Rain: The Storm Within Book blurb... No one is born into this world to become a serial killer; but what if they are? What happens when people are driven by forces beyond their understanding and are powerless to stop themselves? A Hitchcockian soul-stirring mystery thriller, 'Last of the Autumn Rain' follows the life journey of Julie Cromwell as she evolves from a loving child born to wealthy socialite parents into a spine-chilling murderess. Purchase here

< Back Micah Briarmoon A Haunting Deception Jared Davenport is a successful architect who is working as a delivery driver to make ends meet, following his divorce from a wealthy heiress. When he is given a new delivery route in the Bobcat Mountain neighborhood, he is surprised to see Bellevue House - an old house he thought was burned to the ground many years ago. Jared fell in love with the house early in his architect career and planned to renovate it with his ex-wife before it was condemned by the city. Years later, the owner of the house burned it down, killing her husband, before turning the gun on herself. When Jared delivers a package to Bellevue he meets the owner, a beautiful young woman and fellow architect. Jared is instantly attracted to the woman and falls completely under her spell. Meanwhile, Detective Brandon Spencer of the Lake Valley Police Department is investigating the disappearance of a young woman named Nong Ekamai. He believes her disappearance is linked to other strange abduction cases. In each case, the victim disappeared at a local Education Centre, and was found years later immediately before the next victim disappeared in the exact same spot. Each victim suffered from ‘ unresponsive wakefulness syndrome’ and was unable to speak about their ordeal. As Detective Spencer considers the similarities in the cases, Nong is unexpectedly found at the Education Centre. At the same time, Jared’s daughter reports him missing. A Haunting Deception by author Micah Briarmoon is a chilling supernatural novel, which blends horror, suspense and folklore. The novel follows Jared Davenport, who mysteriously disappears during his rounds as a delivery driver. As the police and his daughter desperately try to find him, they discover a connection to a strange house and other abduction cases. When traditional investigative techniques fail, Detective Brandon Spencer is forced to seek the assistance of the church and a shaman. With great characterisation, and plenty of horror and suspense, this is a unique and fresh take on the typical haunted house genre. A must read for fans of horror and supernatural thrillers. Star rating: 4 Stars Summary : A chilling supernatural novel and a fresh take on the haunted house genre. Purchase here

< Back Mahika Goswami Growing Pains Growing Pains is a deeply introspective collection of poetry by Mahika Ray Goswami, exploring themes of trauma, self-discovery, healing, and transformation. The collection is structured across four stages (inertia, displacement, resonance, and momentum) to mirror the nonlinear path of recovery, with shifts in tone from despair to hope. Inertia explores the feeling of being stuck—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—while yearning for movement and change. Displacement delves into the emotional and psychological consequences of feeling uprooted, alienated, and disconnected from one’s sense of self and belonging. Resonance explores how individual experiences begin to echo beyond the self, creating emotional ripples that touch others and reshape relationships. Momentum shifts from introspection to action and captures the forward movement, channelling pain into growth. One of the manuscript’s strengths lies in its ability to balance vulnerability with empowerment. It emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and emotional honesty, portraying pain not as weakness but as a necessary part of healing. The tone shifts fluidly between melancholy and hope, creating a rhythm that mirrors the unpredictable nature of healing. The poems invite readers into Goswami’s inner world while also encouraging them to confront their own vulnerabilities. The writing is raw and confessional, capturing every ache and restless moment that shapes who we become. Goswami often uses nature-based imagery—such as flowers, seasons, and celestial bodies—to symbolize growth and renewal. Overall, Growing Pains is a poignant and courageous collection of poetry that speaks to anyone who has grappled with inner turmoil and sought meaning in the middle of chaos. It’s not just a personal narrative—it’s a universal meditation on what it means to feel pain, grow, and heal. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary : A deeply poignant, courageous, and introspective collection of poetry about what it means to feel pain, grow, and heal. Purchase here