By Avril LaPointe Calderwood Angel Island, the Ellis Island of the West, carries the stories of Wren Atwood and Wong Ying Fa, two sixteen-year-olds trapped on the island for very different reasons at very different times. In 2019, Wren's rebellious activities get her caught stealing. Her recently divorced parents agree on a shocking punishment that... Continue Reading →
Every night, while the world sleeps, Jade’s consciousness goes on an intergalactic journey with her towering, loving guardian, Papa. Aboard his majestic vessel, Jade discovers a secret family that teaches her many important lessons—logic lessons from a mysterious mantis being, lessons on standing strong in her power from a regal feline being, and the power... Continue Reading →
After their parents’ death, Mason McDonnelson and his two estranged brothers return to claim their inheritance — a sprawling, newly built estate just outside Philadelphia. But the home holds more than wealth: hidden blueprints, a mysterious letter, and a trio of strange medallions. When a séance goes awry, the house begins to bleed. The brothers’ behavior turns erratic and violent, and long-buried family secrets begin clawing their way to the surface. Mason must choose: save his brothers, or lose himself to the darkness that’s awakened. Because in Our House That Bleeds, some legacies kill.
Inspired by true events, The Last Horseman is a captivating story of a Midwestern housewife who secretly devises a dangerous, epic gambling scheme to save the career of her alienated horse trainer husband. Along the way she defeats the cheaters and skirts danger to get to the big race.
Jo Firestone is a comedian, actress, and author who just released her book Murder on Sex Island. It’s an entertaining murder mystery that has already received tremendous praise from readers and critics. Take some time to learn about her one-of-a-kind book that I guarantee you will have a hard time putting down.
Raine, Raine Went Away by Katherine T. Vaughan (Fiction / Women) This thoughtful novel powerfully displays the monstrous burden that is early-onset Alzheimer’s – while also tackling other pertinent mental health themes. In the story, protagonist Raine Moss feels like she found the man of her dreams – Hartley. He came at the perfect time,... Continue Reading →
The Cathedral Murders is an award-winning novel that simply must be on your reading list this fall. It’s a fast-paced but thoughtful thrill-ride that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. This significant novel takes you back to 1992 in Peru – a chaotic world in which unrest and power struggles ensued. Written with authority and skill, the book reminds us why debut novelist J.E. Morales is name that will be remembered for a long time.
Everyone should be reading fiction. Novels allow us to expand our imaginations – and see the world in entirely new ways. Fiction readers possess a level of creativity that can only be achieved by unpacking the imaginative world of an author’s mind. After a summer filled with reading, I found that these four novels stood out and left a lasting impression on me, my thoughts, and my life.
