MYSTERY & DETECTIVE

TOR'S LAKE

by Jennifer Mason

A dense, inventive, challenging account of one woman’s bizarre West Coast entanglement. Full review >

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BUSINESS

TIME FOR WONDERLUST

by Forrest J. Wright

A must for future and current retirees; an entertaining excursion through the world of philosophy for everyone else. Full review >

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FICTION

VODKA CALIPHATE

by Lee A. Sweetapple

A layered, action-packed mystery with a cautionary message about the need to protect our environment. Full review >

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FICTION

WAREHOUSE OF SOULS

by Roger Croft

An espionage tale with believable characters that draw readers into the action. Full review >

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FICTION

RAPTOR

by B.A. Bostick

A gritty and engaging, if dense, supernatural noir thriller. Full review >

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BUSINESS

Loopholes of Real Estate

by Garrett Sutton

Readers looking for easy money may be discouraged by Sutton’s demonstration of just how complex real estate money can be,... Full review >

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MOSAIC OF THE DARK

by Lisa Dordal

Humming with inspired metaphors and everyday relevance, these poems are gems. Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

FOURTEEN

by Leslie Johansen Nack

An engaging account, gripping from start to finish, that should appeal to a wide audience, including sailing enthusiasts. Full review >

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NONFICTION

FAITH, POWER, JOY

by Sheryl A. Stradling

A highly readable family story that brims with heart and optimism. Full review >

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FICTION

SURVIVED

by A. Michael Marsh

Marsh blends superpowers, paramilitary action, and alien machinations to triumphant effect in this follow-up. Full review >

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FICTION

THE NIGHT IS FAR GONE

by Tim Jorgenson

A mesmeric peek into the modern dismantling of the Russian monarchy. Full review >

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FICTION

DEMON SPIRIT, DEVIL SEA

by Charlene D'Avanzo

A fine entry in D’Avanzo’s oceanography-themed series, which fills an unusual niche in the mystery genre. Full review >

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