The Far Side of Evil by Sylvia Engdahl On completion of her training as an agent of the interstellar federation's Anthropological Service, Elana is sent to a world whose people may soon destroy their civilization. Since not enough is understood about the situation to justify any interference with their evolution, the Service has no power to act; its agents must go as helpless observers, posing as natives, in the hope of gaining knowledge that may help to save other worlds. This passive role … [Read more...] about The Far Side of Evil by Sylvia Engdahl
The Symmetry of Snowflakes by Paul Michael Peters
The Symmetry of Snowflakes by Paul Michael Peters Hank Hanson's family is not only blended; it's pulverized. To give structure to his unique network of friends and family, Hank compares it to a snowflake’s intricate design. The only missing piece in his life, the element that would form that rare, perfect snowflake, is the love of a fantastic woman. When Hank meets Erin at the Thanksgiving Day parade, it seems like she might be that woman—until pressures start to mount with his family and … [Read more...] about The Symmetry of Snowflakes by Paul Michael Peters
The Devolution of Adam and Eve by Mit Sandru
The Devolution of Adam and Eve by Mit Sandru Genetic Altering Pathogen Devolves Humans into Apes. By 2062, humanity has recovered from the Apocalypse, but the population has increased to over 20 billion souls, straining societies, countries, resources and Earth itself. Wars and lawlessness are a fact of life in most of the world, and the merchants of death are selling any armament imaginable, including nuclear and bio-chemical weapons. In Africa a mysterious new plague affects one billion … [Read more...] about The Devolution of Adam and Eve by Mit Sandru
Sferogyls by Mit Sandru
Sferogyls by Mit Sandru Evil empire attacks a peaceful planet. Fight or be enslaved. On Earth, Tim Andrus was a science-fiction writer, who, after dying, had his head preserved cryogenically – just in case he’ll get a second chance to live again. He was resurrected, not by doctors but by gods. To his surprise he’s not a mere mortal, but a god himself and his god-name is Timurud. Unfortunately, the life of a god is not all heavenly. Timurud, the god, must protect the good against the evil, … [Read more...] about Sferogyls by Mit Sandru
My Pilgrimage to Nowhere by Garred Kluth
My Pilgrimage to Nowhere by Garred Kluth Join me on my journey of 1,100 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail. "We conversed about the many levels of the hike, from the physical to the mental to the emotional to the spiritual. Layer upon layer of trials and growth. We called ourselves pilgrims, but realized that there really was no destination, no holy monastery, no mecca, no temple at the end waiting for us. The journey itself was our destination and our sanctuary. This was our pilgrimage to … [Read more...] about My Pilgrimage to Nowhere by Garred Kluth
Jurassic Jail, The Time Wars Book 1 by William Alan Webb
Jurassic Jail, The Time Wars Book 1 by William Alan Webb The Time Wars have begun! Can you prosecute a 155 million year old murder if the victim is still alive? Peter Dance thinks he can, unless the killers get him first. During a shady militia meeting in New Orleans, a famous scientist claims a bold discovery. The government mole in the group, known only as Gomorrah, knows he’s been tagged. He takes off with carloads of gunners on his tail. Meanwhile, a partial skeleton turns up in a … [Read more...] about Jurassic Jail, The Time Wars Book 1 by William Alan Webb
Time Is Irreverent by Marty Essen
Time Is Irreverent by Marty Essen AN IRREVERENT, LIBERAL, TWISTY, TIME TRAVEL COMEDY! What if you could make a change to history that would eliminate the Spanish Inquisition, American slavery, World War II, global warming, and an egomaniacal US president who thought he was smart enough to drop nuclear bombs here and there without negative consequences? What if that change also made the United States and 5 billion people poof from existence? Would you do it? When alien time travel … [Read more...] about Time Is Irreverent by Marty Essen
Ruin’s Lot: Reaper’s Hollow Book 1 by ID Johnson
Ruin's Lot: Reaper's Hollow Book 1 by ID Johnson Someone is killing unmarked souls, and Ru Roberts is the only one that can stop them. That's a bit of a problem, though, since she has no idea she's a Keeper. When the devastatingly handsome Cutter Michaels comes to town and starts filling Ru's head with all sorts of fantasies, telling her she's the daughter of a half-angel and half-demon, and the only one who can help them locate and destroy three portals to hell, she thinks he's nuts. He … [Read more...] about Ruin’s Lot: Reaper’s Hollow Book 1 by ID Johnson
The Bellringer by William Timothy Murray
The Bellringer by William Timothy Murray For centuries, the Great Bell was silent... It remained undisturbed, nearly forgotten by history, hidden away in the ruins of an abandoned fortress. The enchantments within its iron slumbered, its secrets protected by silence. Until someone discovered how to ring the Bell, other secrets would remain safe. One day, while running an errand, a young store clerk took a wrong turn, then another, until he found himself deep within the old fortress where … [Read more...] about The Bellringer by William Timothy Murray
Open Season by Maryann Miller
Open Season by Maryann Miller From the award-winning author, Maryann Miller, comes the first book in a critically-acclaimed mystery series. Embroiled in a serial murder case, Dallas homicide detectives Sarah Kingsly and Angel Johnson come to terms with public and personal racial unrest as they track a serial killer and try to make a partnership work. Think "Lethal Weapon" set in Dallas with female leads. "Readers will want to see more of these engaging female cops." Publisher's Weekly "Try … [Read more...] about Open Season by Maryann Miller
The Council (Witch’s Ambitions Trilogy Book One) by Kayla Krantz
The Council (Witch's Ambitions Trilogy Book One) by Kayla Krantz The Council is the governing Coven over the Land of Five, a region entirely inhabited—and split apart—by witches with varying powers. Lilith Lace, a witch thought to be born powerless, happily resides in Ignis, the Coven of Fire, until she suddenly develops telekinesis, an ability only seen in some witches born in Mentis, the Coven of the Mind. When The Council finds out about her odd development, she’s taken under their wing … [Read more...] about The Council (Witch’s Ambitions Trilogy Book One) by Kayla Krantz
Pianist in a Bordello by Mike C. Erickson
Pianist in a Bordello by Mike C. Erickson Pianist in a Bordello What would happen if a politician decided to tell the truth—the whole truth? Richard Youngblood, aspiring Congressman, is about to find out. He’s running on a platform of honesty and transparency—and against the advice of his friends and advisers he’s decided to start with himself. His autobiography will lay his entire life bare before voters just days before the election. And what a life he’s had. Born in a commune and named … [Read more...] about Pianist in a Bordello by Mike C. Erickson
