The Trail To Twilight For The Gods: And Epic Martial Mystery < Back Ben Klotz The Trail To Twilight For The Gods: And Epic Martial Mystery Book blurb... Why does war return again and again? Are humanity’s endless conflicts born from within—or planted from beyond? In this bold and poetic tour de force, Ben Klotz invites readers on a mythic journey where gods and men collide, ancient legends meet modern strategy, and dreams hold the power to shape destiny. The Trail to Twilight for the Gods is a sweeping dramatic epic that blends Greek mythology, political history, and philosophical insight into one mesmerizing narrative. Through the voices of Mars, Zeus, Prometheus, and Irene—the goddess of Peace—this verse drama lays bare a cosmic struggle for the soul of mankind. Can Eisenhower’s forgotten vision of universal service break the cycle of war? Can logic and will overcome divine deception? At once timeless and urgently modern, this is a story of veiled plans, transcendent truths, and the audacity to reimagine humanity’s future. For those who seek peace, question power, and dream of a new dawn—this is your trail. Purchase here

Rogues of the Crosslands: Azoria's Blade < Back John Daze Rogues of the Crosslands: Azoria's Blade Purchase here

Gone with the Sun < Back Simon Drayton Gone with the Sun Book blurb... On April 8th 2024, Genesis Owens disappears during the darkness of the total solar eclipse. The authorities investigate without success and barely a clue as to what happens. With no leads and no answers, the case grows cold. Six months later, eighteen year old John Smith moves to Little Rock. Recovering from past difficulties, John hopes to establish his own unique identity and value as a detective, despite his age and his too basic name. He joins the NDA (Noble Detective Agency). He is eager to prove himself worthy of the opportunity given to him, so he readily accepts the missing person’s case. However, John ends up getting much more than he bargains for and uncovers something far greater than he could’ve ever imagined. Great for fans of mysteries and of soft science fiction Purchase here

A Mystery Solved, A Prediction Fulfilled < Back Alayne Smith A Mystery Solved, A Prediction Fulfilled Ellen Jones helps her aunt solve a family mystery, by author Alayne Smith It’s 1962, and Ellen Jones is considering her future, before she returns back to her studies in broadcast journalism at Columbus University, Miami. What journalism career will she pursue? Should she get together with JoJo, following her split from Luke? But first, her Aunt Essie recruits Ellen to help her solve a mystery. She has found a carving in an antique mint julep cabinet, with the date of her great grandmothers wedding, Mary Ellen Davis marries Thaddeus Baird, May 1866 . But family records also show that Mary Ellen married another man, Thomas Brown Mitchell, in December of the same year. Aunt Essie is curious and determined to solve the mystery. Who was Thaddeus Baird and what happened to him? And why did her great grandmother marry twice in such a short space of time? Ellen agrees to help her aunt and discovers that Mary Ellen wrote for a local newspaper, the Marshall-Times Standard. She also discovered that she volunteered at the Jericho School, where she met Thomas Brown Mitchell, a soldier who set up the school in a converted kitchen behind the old Garvey plantation house. They find a journal belonging to Mary Ellen, with declarations of her love for Thaddeus Baird. As Ellen and Aunt Essie delve further into Mary Ellen’s past, they soon discover that their ancestor was embroiled in a scandal that nearly destroyed her reputation. Then, when a dead body is found in a tunnel beneath the old Garvey plantation house, Ellen and Aunt Essie believe there is a connection to Mary Ellen. A Mystery Solved, A Prediction Fulfilled is a superb mystery novel for young adult readers, by author Alayne Smith. Spanning two time periods (1962 and 1866), the book follows two young women as they come of age in different eras. The book provides a fascinating insight into the lives of women during the 1800’s and 1960’s. While their lives are very different, they experience similar challenges and dilemmas. The book moves at a gentle pace, but is packed full of intrigue, mystery and suspense. Well written, with a fascinating plot, this book will appeal to those who enjoy mystery, suspense and historical fiction. The book is the third instalment of the Ellen Jones series. I had not read the first two books in the series, and I could easily follow the story. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and I hope to go back to the other books, to learn more about Ellen Jones’ back-story. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: Well written, with a fascinating plot that spans two time periods, this is a superb novel packed full of intrigue, mystery and suspense. Purchase here

Come As You Are: Broken, Loved, redeemed < Back MM Myers Come As You Are: Broken, Loved, redeemed Book blurb... Come as you are, is a raw and powerful story of resilience faith and the healing power of unconditional love. It's a reminder that no matter how broken we feel, we are never beyond the reach of grace. Marie has always known pain, where her mother calls her a demon and bruises mark her skin more often than not. She's learned to survive in the shadows, unseen and unloved. However, when the walls of her heart are at their weakest, a whisper in the darkness changes everything: I love you. I died for you. Drawn by an invisible pull, Marie stumble into a small church on a Sunday morning her clothes torn and her heart shattered she smells of the basement where she spent the night after yet another beating but the congregation doesn't turn her away, they welcome her just as she is and at the altar with tears streaming down her face Marie meets Jesus for the first time. Life doesn't magically become perfect. Her mother's rage still burns, and the bruises don't stop but Marie is no longer alone. With Jesus as her constant friend and guide she begins to see herself as more than the mistakes her mother claims she is. She is loved, she is chosen and held by a God who walks with her through every storm. Purchase here

Overcoming Deepest Grief, A Woman's Journey - Grief, Acceptance, Gratitude and Joy < Back Mary Aviyah Farkas Overcoming Deepest Grief, A Woman's Journey - Grief, Acceptance, Gratitude and Joy A collection of essays, prose, and poems, from author Mary Aviyah Farkas, following her journey through unimaginable loss, to acceptance, gratitude, and joy. Overcoming Deepest Grief, a Woman’s Journey: Grief, Acceptance, Gratitude and Joy is a collection of essays, prose, and poems by author Mary Aviyah Farkas. The book was written by Mary following the death of her beloved sister, and wife of eighteen years within a six-month period, and the trauma she experiences as she leaves her cherished home and builds a new life in Southern California. The collection follows Mary’s personal journey from the depths of depression and grief, through to acceptance, gratitude, and joy. We learn of Mary’s history, her connection with God, and her experiences of being a lesbian woman in the twenty first century. We see Mary build a new life, make new friends, connect with family, experience the joy from the simple things in life, and find new love. This book is a deeply intimate and emotional memoir of one woman’s journey through life, and her experiences of love and unimaginable loss. It gives hope and comfort to anyone who is experiencing grief and depression that they can live a fulfilling life and love again. This is a beautiful book, and a moving tribute to Mary’s wife, sister, and friends. Written by Mary during a turbulent thirteen-year period, and told through Mary’s unadulterated words, this is a book of pure, raw emotion. It is a deeply moving book, and it brought a tear to my eye on several occasions. Whilst the book is targeted at teens, it is equally suitable for adults. Star Rating: 5 Stars Summary ‘A deeply intimate and emotional memoir of one woman’s journey through life, love, and loss. A FINALIST and highly recommended.’ Purchase here

ERASED < Back Sebastian Kilex ERASED Book blurb... In a distant and unrecognisable future, the world that was once a vibrant, flourishing ecosystem has become a planet stripped bare by previous generations. The story unfolds in Cyclopia - one of the planet's regions a vast necropolis of discarded civilization sprawled as far as one can see. What was once pristine landscape is now blanketed with mountains of crushed cars, polymer waste, shattered screens, and decomposing rubbish - a monument to humanity's failure. In this world, a fall into the rat-infested subterranean wasteland should have killed nineteen-year-old Lucy. Instead, it broke her Skelyx - the device that controls every human emotion and memory. Now she feels what she was never meant to feel, remembers what was meant to stay buried, and is secretly no longer controlled. When Lucy and her cohort are reassigned to Fields - a verdant part of the planet - she is devastated that her best friend 9 is condemned to stay in Cyclopia forever by Zet, the ruler of section Y16, for the crime of being "too human." Away from 9, Lucy promises herself she'll get her out, but on her journey, she discovers a terrifying truth. In a society where droids rule, the only way to change their world is to infiltrate The Oracle, wear the enemy's face and make an impossible choice, one that will determine the fate of two worlds. Is The Oracle already ruling our world? Kilex's story examines contemporary societal trends through the lens of ecological collapse, authoritarian control, and the dangers of unchecked AI. Erased will appeal to both young adult and adult readers drawn to dystopian science fiction. Sebastian hopes his story and its characters connect with readers emotionally, raising questions about the possibility of such a world and leaving this curiosity with them long after the book is closed. Purchase here

August Rain < Back Marlo Holly August Rain Book blurb... Twelve-year-old Marnie Price thought losing her grandfather was the hardest thing she’d ever face—until a mysterious crossword puzzle shows up in the mail, followed by a cryptic note, and eventually a key. Suddenly, Marnie is unraveling a trail of secrets left behind by the man she adored: a former World War II codebreaker whose past is far more complicated than anyone knew. With help from her cousin Mel, her brother Nick, and a classmate who may know more than he’s saying, Marnie begins decoding clues that lead her to a decades-old betrayal, a hidden operation called August Rain, and a secret that could change her family—and the country— forever. Set against the backdrop of grief, growing up, and a junior high production of Macbeth, this is a story about courage, truth, and the quiet strength it takes to speak up when it matters most. Maybe, just maybe, it’s also about finding hope, like an August rain, when you least expect it. Purchase here

Quantum Rock < Back CJ Stephen Quantum Rock Book blurb... A rock doesn’t bleed. But when fourteen-year-old Alan Chandler wipes out on a lonely trail outside Kachina Village, Arizona, his blood soaks into a strange, dark blue stone...and something wakes up. By morning, his injuries are gone. By night, he’s faster than he should be… and the “rock” is shrinking. Then a voice speaks inside his mind. Ru is an alien intelligence - stranded, trapped, and running out of time. The nanites in Alan’s body can make him extraordinary, but only if Alan helps Ru reach the warship that’s been lost in the asteroid belt for thousands of years. Alan has five days to choose: Keep the power and become the key to a war humanity doesn’t even know exists OR Walk away and pray the universe doesn’t come looking for what he’s carrying. Quantum Rock is a high-tension YA sci‑fi thriller packed with first contact, secrets, superhuman abilities, and a choice that could cost Alan everything. Purchase here

Healer's Blade (Enemy's Keeper Book 1) < Back Kyrie Wang Healer's Blade (Enemy's Keeper Book 1) Book blurb... A healer on the run. A rogue knight bound by secrets. Love was never part of the plan. At just eighteen, Aliwyn has already failed as a healer's apprentice. Haunted by her mistakes, she withdraws from the world as a rebellion ignites against William the Conqueror. But when she agrees to hide an endangered orphan, Aliwyn is plunged into the deadly revolt. A daring escape entangles her with the young rebel leader, Tobias, and she is swept into a world of rival factions and secret alliances. Caught in the heart of the insurgents' army, she must decide who to save. Worst of all, Tobias' compassionate nature turns her perceptions of the enemy upside down. As she unravels the rebels' fiery secret that could destroy England, Aliwyn is challenged to take fate into her own hands. Will she rise to save her kingdom? And can she resist the magnetic charms of the man she's vowed to defeat? Step into a magic-free historical fantasy with compelling, complex characters, slowburn enemies-to-lovers romance, faith-based themes of forgiveness and redemption, thrilling seafaring adventure, Vikings, Celts, and Norman knights clashing over gunpowder in a richly detailed, alternative medieval world. If you love clean, swoony romance and fast-paced action, grab Healer's Blade today! Purchase here

Boge-Landia < Back Aud Supplee Boge-Landia Boge-Landia is a vibrant, imaginative fantasy/science fiction novel that transports readers across alternate worlds and timelines, blending adventure, mystery, and heartfelt character journeys. Aud Supplee crafts a story that is both whimsical and emotionally resonant, appealing to fans of portal fantasies and coming-of-age tales. The story opens with Professor Silas Ryan and his eccentric lab mate, Teddy, experimenting with devices that allow travel between worlds. The narrative quickly shifts to focus on Kip Skyler (Kip the Amazing), Winnie, and her younger brother Mikey, who are swept into a quest that spans multiple realities. The group’s mission is to prevent the villainous Thaddeus Krell from stealing a magical artifact known as the Frama-scope, while also navigating personal challenges and the politics of the fantastical realm of Frama-12 (later called Boge-Landia). The plot is fast-paced and episodic, with the protagonists moving from one adventure to the next - escaping time tears, infiltrating castles, and negotiating with magical creatures. The stakes are high, especially for Mikey, whose dual identity as both a human child and the essence of a voga general creates tension and emotional depth. The story balances action with quieter moments of introspection, particularly as Winnie grapples with loss and belonging, and Kip faces the limits of his magic. Boge-Landia explores themes of identity, family, loyalty, and the search for belonging. Winnie’s journey is as much about healing from her mother’s death and forging new family bonds as it is about saving worlds. The story also examines the consequences of power—both magical and political—and the importance of trust and forgiveness. The interplay between magic and personal growth is particularly well-handled, as characters learn to rely on themselves and each other rather than easy solutions. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: A delightful and heartfelt fantasy adventure that will appeal to readers young and old. Purchase here

The Secret of Spirit Lake < Back Jane Haltmaier The Secret of Spirit Lake The Secret of Spirit Lake, by Jane Haltmaier, is a heartfelt and engaging young adult mystery that blends themes of friendship, resilience, and the search for belonging. The story centers on Amy, a fourteen year old girl uprooted from her life in upstate New York to a lakeside town in North Carolina. Struggling with loneliness and anxiety about fitting in, Amy soon discovers that her new home is shrouded in mystery, haunted by the legend of a girl named Penny who disappeared decades earlier. As Amy befriends local teens Maggie, Marissa, and Sam, the group embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind the ghostly happenings at Spirit Lake. Their investigation leads them through old newspaper archives, family secrets, and supernatural encounters. Haltmaier’s writing excels in creating authentic, relatable characters. Amy’s emotional journey, her initial resistance to change, her gradual acceptance, and her growth in confidence, will resonate with young readers facing their own transitions. The friendships depicted are nuanced and supportive, providing a positive model for teamwork and empathy. The dual narrative, alternating between Amy’s present and Penny’s harrowing past, adds depth and suspense, keeping readers invested in both timelines. The novel also addresses serious topics such as child abuse and neglect with sensitivity, offering hope and agency through the characters’ actions. The ghost story element is handled with a light touch, serving as both a metaphor for unresolved trauma and a catalyst for the characters’ personal growth. Overall, this is a beautifully crafted, and emotionally rich mystery novel that intertwines a modern teen's journey of friendship and self-discovery with a haunting historical mystery. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: A heartfelt coming-of-age mystery where a lonely teen, finds friendship and courage while unravelling the ghostly secrets of her new lakeside home. Purchase here