Lucy Glass had often dreamed of the father she'd never known, imagining he was a world-famous surgeon or perhaps an airline pilot. What she didn't expect was that he was Thor McHugh, an aging, self-absorbed Bigfoot hunter. Living off the funding of a 4th tier university, McHugh and his partner, Ames, share a comfortable yet insular life in their fortified compound. But when a new chancellor takes over, McHugh suddenly finds himself cash strapped and out of a job. For Lucy, the stakes are much … [Read more...] about The Late Great Thor McHugh by William Bryan Smith
Off the Reservation: Stories I Almost Took to the Grave and Probably Should Have by Michael Rossi
Equal parts shocking and moving, Off the Reservation: Stories I Almost Took to the Grave and Probably Should Have is an absurdist confessional memoir, accurately detailing the reckless hijinks of a bipolar alcoholic with borderline personality disorder. This stranger-than-fiction true story spans over three decades, as Michael recounts his tales with wincing honesty. Eventually, the maniacal nights of booze, drugs, and sex give way to rude awakenings in empty rooms, jail cells, and beds of snow … [Read more...] about Off the Reservation: Stories I Almost Took to the Grave and Probably Should Have by Michael Rossi
Bride Without a Groom by Amy Lynch
Single, coupled-up or married, this laugh-out-loud summer read is the perfect anecdote for the wedding season! Rebecca has chosen the most luscious, five tiered, wedding cake. The engagement ring that she has selected is celebrity inspired. The wedding singer is on speed dial. He doesn’t usually do Michael Bolton, but as it’s for a first dance he’ll make an exception. Father Maguire is checking dates for the parish church as we speak. The deposit on the white sand honeymoon is paid for in full … [Read more...] about Bride Without a Groom by Amy Lynch
Undead Rising: Decide Your Destiny by M.E. Kinkade
Finally settle it, once and for all: Would you survive the zombie apocalypse? "Undead Rising: Decide Your Destiny" slams you into New York City just as it is struck by a zombie outbreak, leaving you to decide how to survive when your friends, neighbors, coworkers, and strangers join the undead. With more than 45 different scenarios, it's tough to survive, but even when you die, sometimes you become a zombie—opening up new, monstrous options, including eating celebrities, being used as a genetic … [Read more...] about Undead Rising: Decide Your Destiny by M.E. Kinkade
The Yankee Club by Michael Murphy
In Michael Murphy’s action-packed Prohibition-era novel of suspense, a mystery writer returns to the bright lights and dark alleys of New York City—uncovering a criminal conspiracy of terrifying proportions. In 1933, America is at a crossroads: Prohibition will soon be history, organized crime is rampant, and President Roosevelt promises to combat the Great Depression with a New Deal. In these uncertain times, former-Pinkerton-detective-turned-bestselling-author Jake Donovan is beckoned home … [Read more...] about The Yankee Club by Michael Murphy
Maxwell’s Guide to Heaven and Hell by Alan Taffel
When Berry Driscoll arrives in Heaven, he - like all residents in the afterlife - receives a copy of a travel guide/advice book that he wants to share…with the living. With help from a love-struck World War II veteran, the book’s editor, a wondrous teleporting cat, and the Devil himself, Berry’s return to Earth sets off a firestorm of reactions with a unique cast of characters. This sequel to "Heaven, Inc. – A Helluva Novel" combines mystery, adventure, romance, and fantasy while taking on pop … [Read more...] about Maxwell’s Guide to Heaven and Hell by Alan Taffel
Dead Girls Don’t Blog by Pamela Frost Dennis
What would you do if the man who murdered your friend were eligible for parole? As Katy McKenna struggles to rebuild the successful career she suspended to chase her cheating exe's dreams, her life suddenly takes a dramatic turn when she stumbles upon a newspaper story about the upcoming parole hearing for the man who raped, kidnapped, and murdered her high school friend, sixteen years ago. Fearing he could soon be set free to prey on other innocent young girls, Katy sets out to make sure … [Read more...] about Dead Girls Don’t Blog by Pamela Frost Dennis
The Tale of Miss Susie and her Steamboat: And Other Songs from your Childhood Explained by Sonja N. Kreps
Based on the song, "Miss Susie had a Steamboat," which is just a simple song from your childhood, right? But have you ever wondered how Miss Susie got into all those messes? Or what that song was specifically referring to? Imagine that the story of Miss Susie isn't an innocent, age-appropriate song. What if she was a party girl, whose life intertwined with other campfire song characters? Forget the eight-year old thrill of almost saying a bad word while chanting this song over slapping … [Read more...] about The Tale of Miss Susie and her Steamboat: And Other Songs from your Childhood Explained by Sonja N. Kreps
Welfare Mother Goose by Brandon Sindos
In this witty and incisive satire on the American political scene, Brandon Sindos uses the medium of Nursery Rhymes to poke fun at the insane antics that the people have come to accept as a normal part of politics. While reading Welfare Mother Goose the Rhymes will make you laugh, the reality will make you cry, and the whole book will make you think. Targeted Age Group:: 25-65 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? The world of modern American politics has become analogous to an episode of … [Read more...] about Welfare Mother Goose by Brandon Sindos
Ghost in the Canteen by Jen Rasmussen
Demon serial killers, evil toddlers, handsome dead guys. Not to mention the PTA. Lydia Trinket has a few challenges, but she's got it all (mostly) under control. Until she goes to banish an evil spirit, and he banishes her instead. Then Lydia is trapped in a netherworld with all the ghosts she's sent there, and it turns out that resting in peace isn't really a thing. Hunted, defenseless, and surrounded by enemies, her goal is simple: live long enough to get out. Sometimes simple does not … [Read more...] about Ghost in the Canteen by Jen Rasmussen
How Many Planes to Get Me? Nine children adopted into a New Zealand family by Jonquil Graham
A funny heartwarming story of a New Zealand couple who adopted nine children and fostered many more. Shocked by the plight of Romanian orphans, Jonquil flew to Romania and brought home tiny malnourished identical twins. But she never forgot the little boy she left behind. Leaving her husband and eight children on the family's kiwifruit orchard, she returned to Romania, but never imagined the protracted nightmare ahead. Later she flew to Russia and adopted 8 year old twins from an orphanage near … [Read more...] about How Many Planes to Get Me? Nine children adopted into a New Zealand family by Jonquil Graham
The Ruth Valley Missing by Amber West
RONE AWARD FINALIST! Jameson Quinn is sick of trying to find herself in the big city. After a gallery opening ends in a trip to the ER and an argument with her self-involved boyfriend, she decides to take off for the peace and quiet of a small town — Ruth Valley. The small town has everything Brooklyn lacked: simple people, peaceful surroundings, and a feeling of safety. Jameson even finds the perfect house to rent from the town’s most eligible bachelor, Sheriff Jack. Life is finally … [Read more...] about The Ruth Valley Missing by Amber West
