Redshift Rendezvous is a science fiction novel by John E. Stith.  The Redshift is a technologically advanced vessel capable of traversing the layers of hyperspace.  A routine transport becomes derailed after a passenger is found dead and the ship is taken over by hijackers.  The hijackers plan to use the ship to steal the wealth of a colony that’s location is only known to a few.  Will the crew be able to stop them? The premise was very interesting and the book delivered lots of suspense and … [Read more...]

The Fallen Prince by Amalie Howard is the second book in a YA sci-fi series The Riven Chronicles.  Riven left her world and Caden behind to return to out in order hunt down her traitorous father, Danton, and bring him to justice.  After a year, she is brought back to Neospes to help fend off a massive army of Reptiles that are systematically attacking the city.  They are under the control of Cale, the fallen prince.  Riven is tasked with finding a way to defeat the army, secure the aide of … [Read more...]

The Almost Girl by Amalie Howard is the first book in a YA sci-fi series The Riven Chronicles.  Riven is the Legion General of Neospes, a war ravaged & desolate planet in a parallel world to ours.  As the right hand to Prince Cale, she had everything.  However, in the midst of a political coup Riven flees to our world to find Cale’s brother, who was hidden away as a baby, and bring him back.  Stuck in a world that she doesn’t understand, she must navigate high-school order to get close to … [Read more...]

The Rampart Guards is the debut urban fantasy series for young adults by Wendy Terrien. After the disappearance of his mother, Jason and his family move to a small town. After being attacked by strange flying creatures, he leans a big secret about his family: they protect the world from things like kappa, skyfish, and other cryptozoological creatures. He quickly finds himself in a life and death struggle as he’s thrown headlong in the middle of a brewing war. Not knowing who to trust and facing … [Read more...]

Stone Cold Case by Catherine Dilts is the second novel in the Rock Shop Mysteries. Morgan Iverson is still learning the ropes of running the Rock of Ages. After all the excitement from three months ago, she hopes that everything has settled down. However, during a hiking trip for her geology class she discovers a skeleton hidden in an old dugout. They are believed to be those of Carlee Kruger, who has vanished 15 years ago without a trace. As Morgan & Kurt (the local newspaper editor) … [Read more...]

The Jack Stenhouse Mysteries by Frank A. Ruffolo is a murder mystery novel containing to novellas. In the first story, The Shadow of Death, we meet Jack, a detective with the Fort Lauderdale Police Department. He’s gruff, prickly, and loves women. He is called in to investigate the discovery of the body of a woman found on the beach. The victim was killed with Black Mamba venom, which is incredibly rare. As more bodies begin to turn up, Jack finds himself dealing with a conspiracy with far … [Read more...]

Vampire Vacation is the first book in The V V Inn series by C.J. Ellisson. It’s an adult urban fantasy/erotica featuring vampires, werewolves, and very adult situations…making this for readers 18 years and older. Vivian runs an inn in a remote area of Alaska and caters to a very unique clientele: vampires looking for a little rest & relaxation. It also doesn’t hurt that she has a way to make their fantasies and deepest desires come true while they are there (due to telepathic abilities she … [Read more...]