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reviewed The Deliverer (The Marenon Chronicles.... February 11
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The Deliverer (The Marenon Chronicles Book 1 of 3)
The Marenon Chronicles begins with the tale of a young teen learning he has a serious destiny to fulfill. But first he has to survive the transition from fleeing armed enemies in trucks to battling scarily …
reviewed Meneka (The Tale of the Four Wizards). February 05
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Meneka (The Tale of the Four Wizards)
Meneka, though part of a series, stands alone as the tale of two wizards adrift in world of water and temptation. One will fall and one rise, but which will be the stronger? Young Meneka, wounded in the …
reviewed Silvio (The Tale of the Four Wizards). February 05
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Silvio (The Tale of the Four Wizards)
A mother sends her son away, giving him only memories and magic to guide him. “Use the magic sparingly” she says, sparing him the destruction he would surely face from the dreaded Queen Hacatine. …
reviewed Deception Peak. February 05
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Deception Peak
Dianne Lynn Gardner just might be the next John White, and Ian’s Realm the new Anthropos. With pleasingly consistent writing, enjoyably flawed teen characters, and a world that blends real-world …
reviewed Roots of Insight (Dusk Gate Chronicle.... January 29
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Roots of Insight (Dusk Gate Chronicles -- Book Two)
Second in the Dusk Gate Chronicles, Roots of Insight takes teenager Quinn back through a mysterious gateway from modern life into the world of Eirentheos, where time moves faster but return is always …
reviewed Time Sniffers (Shadow World). January 29
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Time Sniffers (Shadow World)
   Blending classics, science and a modern teen voice with the mystery of a poetry-quoting dog and a quest to save the world, C. S. Lakin has created a story that will refuse to let you go, …
reviewed Progeny. January 16
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Progeny
An intriguing novel of parents and their children, Patrick Greene’s Progeny follows two dysfunctional families and their interactions as reclusive author Owen Sterling brings his eleven-year-old …
reviewed Dark Eclipse #16 - The Dark Moon Dige.... January 11
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Dark Eclipse #16 - The Dark Moon Digest e-Monthly
If you’re looking for offbeat horror, short fiction, and a glorious mix of darkness and fun, Dark Moon Digest’s Dark Eclipse #16 is probably a good place to start. From Edgar Allan Poe’s …
reviewed Suburban Gnome Invasion. January 11
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Suburban Gnome Invasion
What if those garden gnomes started invading our houses, and what if they had weapons? Suddenly property values start to fall as gnomes chew the infrastructure of our lives. And suddenly an everyday father …
reviewed Will o' the Wisp. December 30, 2012
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Will o' the Wisp
   Fascinating, intriguing, odd… Will o’ the Wisp by P.L. Parker is all of these and more. Starting with Tannis fleeing from her scary pursuer, hiding, healing, changing… …
reviewed Spook House. December 05, 2012
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Spook House
Harmony Indiana is one of those places where the veil between worlds grows thin and mysteries seep in. Or they creep, crawl, drip or claw, depending on just which mysteries you’re thinking about. …
reviewed Angelkiller. December 05, 2012
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Angelkiller
First in the Angelkiller Triad, David Blalock’s Angelkiller stands alone on its own merits and draws readers quickly and enticingly into a near-future world of ecological risk, governmental control, …
reviewed Cinema of Shadows. December 05, 2012
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Cinema of Shadows
Have you ever wanted to go on a ghost hunt? If so, read this novel first for some excellent practical suggestions—no smoking for a start. And if not, enjoy this ghost-hunting tale for the vicarious …
reviewed Equinox (Ethos). December 05, 2012
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Equinox (Ethos)
Second in her Ethos series, Desiree Finkbeiner’s Equinox starts up just as Morning Star ends. The story is ramping up by now as Brianna and Kalen (newly raised from seeming death), strive to save …
reviewed Forever - and other stories: Stories .... December 05, 2012
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Forever - and other stories: Stories about life --
An interesting mix of short stories covering life, death and forever, plus all the ages in between, Christopher Geoffrey McPherson’s collection encompasses both the innocence and eagerness of childhood …
reviewed The Jealousy Glass (Artifacts of Empire). December 05, 2012
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The Jealousy Glass (Artifacts of Empire)
Nicely told with viewpoints switching between chapters, Gwen Perkins’ The Jealousy Glass starts with a shipwreck and washes its erstwhile ambassador and spy ashore in a foreign land where war is …
reviewed Audrey's Guide to Witchcraft (YA Para.... December 05, 2012
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Audrey's Guide to Witchcraft (YA Paranormal
A young adult novel with sparkling dialog, excellent vocabulary, deep characters, plausible crushes and… well, and a paranormal plotline, Jody Gehrman’s Audrey’s Guide to Witchcraft …
reviewed The Uncanny Valley: Tales from a Lost.... November 05, 2012
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The Uncanny Valley: Tales from a Lost Town
Recollections of memorable local events submitted to a newspaper contest fill this book, or so the story goes. But these weird tales from the Uncanny Valley have a low-key mystery flavored with sudden …
reviewed Lucifer Rising (Volume 3). November 05, 2012
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Lucifer Rising (Volume 3)
   Think Twilight all grown up, with gothic horror, epic mythology, detailed terror and an underlying threat to the world hidden in ancient prophesies. Lucifer Rising is the third in Rebekah …
reviewed Sixtus (A Horror Thriller). October 31, 2012
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Sixtus (A Horror Thriller)
Zack’s parents don’t approve of his best friend. They’re not too keen on his talking to himself either. But suddenly they’re dead and Zack can’t remember how it happened …
reviewed Captives. October 19, 2012
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Captives
Part of a trilogy, this historical fantasy is about two druids who must escape slavery, and protect their ancient magic from one who would really abuse it.      As the spiritual representative …
reviewed Bag of Blood - Vampire Mystery Romance. October 15, 2012
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Bag of Blood - Vampire Mystery Romance
   Set in a world where vampires openly attend high-school and the titular Bag of Blood is what donors provide to keep them healthy, J. O. Osbourne’s novel is a pleasing teen mystery romance …
reviewed Morning Star (Ethos). October 15, 2012
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Morning Star (Ethos)
Clean-living Brianna feels like she’s “having a chemical high” when she sees a mysterious stranger through the window, this after falling downstairs and possibly breaking her neck. But …
reviewed Memoirs of a Gothic Soul (The 13 Goth.... October 15, 2012
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Memoirs of a Gothic Soul (The 13 Gothic Memoirs)
   Dark gothic Nadija’s life’s going nowhere at the beginning of Rebekah Armusik’s Memoirs of a Gothic Soul. Dija's friend’s addicted to drugs. Her ex-boyfriend’s …
reviewed Od Magic. October 15, 2012
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Od Magic
This fantasy story is about a young man who doesn't know the extent of his magical powers.      Brenden lives in the far north and has an innate connection with plants. He doesn't …
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