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Fiction

The Dogs of Lenin

Linda Freeny. Toplink. $19.99 paper (464p), ISBN 978-1-949502-68-8

Amazon

The ideals of star-crossed lovers, she a journalist and he an antimedia activist, get in the way of their relationship and end up spoiling the lovers for anyone else.

Elder Brother’s Maze (Arizona Series #1)

Jan Kelly. Jan Kelly. $14 paper (280p), ISBN 978-0-463-09635-2; $2.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-72731-104-4

Amazon

Ancient Native American O’odham creation stories parallel the path that Guy Thornton, an Arabian horse trainer, takes to emerge from the maze he has made of his life.

A Family Romance

Steven Key Meyers. The Smash-and-Grab Press. $15.95 paper (330p), ISBN 978-1-73304-651-0

Amazon

This novel sweeps through 40 years of American life as it follows Nat Handler’s WWII courtship of Vivian Garrett to Handler’s determination to report on JFK’s womanizing.

The Leaves Change in Autumn

Erma Jones. AuthorHouse. $13.99 paper (214p), ISBN 978-1-5462-4307-6; $3.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-5462-4305-2

Amazon

In this story of love, loss, resilience, and hope, a young woman is left to choose between her heart’s desire and her father’s approval.

Marry-Go-Round: Sue Lee Mystery

D.M. Sorlie. Enchanted Island Publishing. $1.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-386-85483-8

Amazon, Apple iBooks, BN.com, Kobo

A nuclear physicist, after years spent developing the atomic bomb, hides in shame as a circus clown, but laughter turns deadly when the real anarchists step out from behind the masquerade.

Shattered Pearl: A Taming the Twisted Novella

Jodie Toohey. Wordsy Woman Press. $12.99 paper (125p), ISBN 978-1-73362-361-2; $2.99 e-book, ASIN B07X7ZSD3Q

Amazon

Pearl Sinkey searches for information about a past she can’t remember and gets herself trapped in an insane asylum in 1908.

Soul Train

David L. Smith. Kindle Direct Publishing. $16 paper (429p), ISBN 978-1-07-913915-0

Amazon

A retired African-American railroad man recounts his rise on the job, family life, conversations with passengers, and experiences on and off the train.

Worthless: A Tale of Unlikely Redemption

David Mills Hay. Archway Publishing. $18.99 paper (280p), ISBN 978-1-4808-5400-0; $3.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-4808-5399-7

Amazon

This coming-of-age tale is about one man’s journey after he squanders everything and returns to his past to find the answers he so desperately needs.

Poetry

Ángel Del Brasil: Cien Poesías para Roberto Carlos

Soledad Dos Rios. Westwood. $14.99 paper (130p), ISBN 978-1-64361-792-3

Amazon, BN.com

This book consists of 101 poems, the last of which was conveyed musically to the author’s daughter, Palmira Navarrete, during a moment of meditation in her early teens.

The Bush Rodent (3rd ed.)

Charles Joseph Mloka. AuthorHouse. $12.90 paper (104p), ISBN 978-1-72838-731-4; $4.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-72838-732-1

Amazon

In his second collection of poetry written in English, Mloka reflects on a number of pressing social issues—from the familial and cultural to the economic—that inform the lives of many.

On the Healing Road: Through the Eyes of an Adoptee

The Poet Dena. AuthorHouse. $13.99 paper (152p), ISBN 978-1-5462-6875-8; $3.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-5462-6874-1

Amazon

This collection from The Poet Dena offers therapeutic poetry.

Mystery/Thriller

Ashes of Despair

Mary Schaller. Xlibris. $19.99 paper (336p), ISBN 978-1-5434-6675-1; $3.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-5434-6676-8

Amazon

When Elly learns about her inheritance of a large estate, a board member is killed. The crime marks a struggle to survive the dangers in the pursuit of wealth.

Creed of Vengeance

Aubrey Dasher. Outskirts Press. $23.95 paper (336p), ISBN 978-1-977202-46-8

Amazon, BN.com

Outraged and violent Cajun parents of children sexually abused by Catholic priests are pitted against the Roman Catholic church, which seeks to protect its clergy.

Darkest Betrayals

Bella Rayne. Outskirts Press. $19.95 paper (308p), ISBN 978-1-977202-91-8; $3.99 e-book, ASIN B07PLLMVLG

Amazon, Apple iBooks, BN.com, Outskirts Press

A nameless stranger wants Layla dead in order to claim her husband.

A Deadly Homecoming: A Toni Day Mystery

Jane Bennett Munro. iUniverse. $13.99 paper (222p), ISBN 978-1-5320-5490-7; $3.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-5320-5491-4

Amazon

When her mother asks her to investigate a friend’s disappearance, Toni Day heads to her hometown to solve a complex murder case that leaves her own life hanging in the balance.

Into the Woods

Josh Soule. BookBaby. $11.99 paper (186p), ISBN 978-1-5439-8344-9

Amazon, BN.com, Books-a-Million

Three friends unite to solve the mystery of a creature that has been attacking local livestock.

Nobody’s Angel

Linda Freeny. Toplink. $13.99 paper (254p), ISBN 978-1-948779-96-8

Amazon

A dead girl is labeled a hooker and an OD victim, but believing the death to be foul play and following the feeling he should know her, a New York detective pursues a case that everyone else wants closed.

No White Lies

Dan Eaton. Kindle Direct Publishing. $2.99 e-book, ASIN B07VWQ66S9

Amazon

Journalist Will McCormick has built his career on a lie, and innocent people have suffered because of it. Now it’s time for him to pay.

Red Blood on White Cotton

John W. Long. BookBaby. $13.37 paper (361p), ISBN 978-1-5439-7485-0

Amazon, BN.com, BookBaby

Attorney Jack Reynolds investigates the disappearance of his brother 30 years ago and the mysteries of his childhood home, Riverdale Plantation, as well as a sinister criminal organization.

The Run and Hide (The Brotherhood Chronicle #2)

Tejas Desai. The New Wei. $17.95 paper (376p), ISBN 978-0-9883519-9-8

Amazon, BN.com, Ingram

Niral Solanke is surviving in the sinister Thai underworld when he receives an assignment that plunges him into a new set of international mysteries and adventures.

The Snow Globe

Tony Faggioli. Atticus Creative. $4.99 e-book, ASIN B077KWZSG7

Amazon

Maggie Kincaid has fled from city to city, seeking to escape her ex-fiancé Michael’s relentless pursuit. Now she is forced to make a stand.

Too Many Heroes: The Gripping New Post-war Crime Thriller

Jan Turk Petrie. Pintail Press. $8.67 paper (294p), ISBN 978-1-912855-97-1

Amazon, IngramSpark

Set in London in 1952, this period thriller explores love, belonging, and betrayal in a country still recovering from WWII.

SF/Fantasy/Horror

Apollo City

John P. Warren. John P. Warren. $10.99 paper (143p), ISBN 978-1-73122-623-5

Amazon, Indiebound

A complex love story unfolds during a fight against a brutal regime. By using time travel, the characters open a door to other realities, forcing them to try to prevent cosmic mayhem.

Blue Crystal

Mark Ridler. Xlibris. $20.17 paper (182p), ISBN 978-1-984589-17-0; $4.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-984589-16-3

Amazon

The CIA and MI5 battle to stay one step ahead of two new technological inventions based on psychological effects.

Dune Busters: A Sand Dunes & Dinosaurs Novella

Sabine Elrod. Halcyon Road Publications. $21.99 hardcover (310p), ISBN 978-0-578-52974-5

Amazon, IngramSpark

Grey is contracted to arrest Samantha, a girl from his past running an illegal cyborg chop shop, but her pack of cyborg velociraptors might be the only thing that can save them.

The Gargouille

Xander Bailey. Whisky River Books. $12.99 paper (108p), ISBN 978-0-578-52457-3

Amazon, BN.com

Santo Patrocelli fights an order of shape-shifting nuns. He questions the righteousness of his mission as he falls in love with one of his sworn enemies.

I Am Kimberly Cole: A Journey into Terror

R.G. Miller. R.G. Miller. Free e-book, ASIN B07G8QV3CC

Amazon

To give her seven-year-old daughter, Terri, a better life, Madison Edwards impersonates a rich party girl, but she discovers that the party girl had some dark secrets.

Magnum’s Electric, Book I

Christopher J. Barnes. Christopher Barnes. $9.82 e-book, ASIN B07R4FTRFT

Amazon

Daniel Magnum is a retired city worker who was mysteriously hit by lightning. He later learns that he has unique powers in his hands, which he uses to challenge evil and put criminals away for a long time.

The Siren’s Last Song

Jordan Heikkinen. Jordan Heikkinen. $14.99 paper (390p), ISBN 978-1-71796-422-9

Amazon, BN.com

As bitter winds sweep across the lands of Neuterran, word of the king’s death spreads. The decades-long peace between the Four Kingdoms starts to unravel, and unlikely paths begin to converge.

Waterdown

Anastasia Slabucho.

AS Publishing. $6.90 paper (274p), ISBN 978-1-69302-207-4; $3.99 e-book, ASIN B07Y8N638R

Amazon, Apple iBooks, BN.com, Kobo

Discarded by the AI ruler she created, a coldhearted tech entrepreneur must finally confront her own lack of humanity if she is to find the strength, and allies, to fight her creation.

Romance/Erotica

I See France

CeCe deLuc. CeCe deLuc. $14.99 paper (395p), ISBN 978-1-08-170381-3

Amazon

Ellen was going to Paris for only a few days. She never expected that her visit would set off a crime spree or introduce her to the love of her life.

Lee’s Lesson (Ditch Lane Diaries #4)

D.F. Jones. Jones Media. $2.99 e-book, ASIN B07TLFW5CN

Amazon, Apple iBooks, Kobo

Love, life, and souls are on the line at Sacred Heights, which is controlled by Luc’s Army of the Fallen. Lee, a heavenly hybrid, breaches Hell, risking everything to save one of her own.

Louisburg Square (Adirondack Saga #2)

A. Dudley Johnson Jr.

A. Dudley Johnson Jr. $7.99 e-book, ASIN B07SQKV7R2

Amazon, Apple iBooks, BN.com, Google Play

In this historical romance, Anna Tattersall falls in love with a wealthy Native American. She must face the scrutiny of Boston’s high society who scorn multicultural relationships.

Pirate’s Prey

Colleen O’Connell. The Wild Rose Press. $17.99 paper (323p), ISBN 978-1-5092-2692-4

Amazon, BN.com

Shane Christian is the notorious pirate Falcon. A chance encounter with Maura Brent propels them on a quest to safeguard their love. Will their journey ensure his demise?

Thunderstruck

Maria Riegger. Eighth House Press. $16.99 paper (348p), ISBN 978-1-73397-412-7

Amazon, BN.com, Kobo

Years after an affair, Monica and Brian are opposing candidates in a contentious congressional campaign. Old sentiments resurface, threatening to derail their political plans.

Untamed Hearts

Colleen O’Connell. The Wild Rose Press. $18.99 paper (402p), ISBN 978-1-5092-2055-7

Amazon, BN.com

Fleeing her wavering feelings for her fiancé, Taryn Ashford boards a westbound train, where she meets the dashing gunman Jared King. If he pursues her, will he risk both their lives?

Nonfiction

8 Minutes a Day to Make an A! Quick Change Your ADHD Child Now!

Pamela L. Johnson. AuthorHouse. $13.99 paper (108p), ISBN 978-1-5462-4482-0; $3.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-5462-4481-3

Amazon

Johnson says that her techniques allow students to consistently achieve As and Bs in school within four to six weeks, and to consistently follow routines at home without being reminded.

Another Look at Life

Maureen Wingham. Leschenault Press. $12.49 paper (219p), ISBN 978-0-648-51983-6

Amazon, BN.com

Wingham traces her life over some 25 years, following her career, relationships, and how she maintains her optimism and joy of living while dealing with the triumphs and tragedies along the way.

Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days

Andrea Wilson Woods. Build Your BLISSS. $14.99 paper (392p), ISBN 978-1-5445-0459-9; $9.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-5445-0460-5

Amazon, Ingram

Woods’s sister, Adrienne, is a depressed teenager until the day she receives a diagnosis of stage IV liver cancer. Facing the fight of her life, Adrienne discovers how much she wants to live.

CafeLiving’s Favorite Cocktails

H.L. Sudler and Keith Vient. Archer Publishing. $15 paper (150p), ISBN 978-0-9848460-4-7

Amazon, Archer Publishing, BN.com, Books-a-Million

A recipe book for anyone who wishes to make restaurant-style cocktails at home.

Chronic Kidney Disease: Life After Diagnosis

Jeff A. Parke. Jeff Parke. $15.99 e-book, ASIN B07XGQDNVX

Amazon, Kobo

Parke’s manifesto for a better way of life and for building a better future after being diagnosed with kidney disease.

Donald Trump

Margaret Rogers Van Coops. Easytime Publishing. $18 paper (252 p), ISBN 978-1-68685-586-3

Easytimepublishing.com

Using Donald Trump as an example, Van Coops explains what she calls the encoded Soul Structure Coding that is passed on through DNA and RNA, as she believes they are the keys to personality and behavior in people’s daily lives.

Dying for a Drink

Amelia Baker. AuthorHouse. $14.35 paper (156p), ISBN 978-1-5462-9378-1; $10 e-book, ISBN 978-1-5462-9377-4

Amazon

One woman reflects on the chaos she caused as an alcoholic, revealing her multiple stints in rehab, rapid decline, and eventual recovery. Baker aims to give hope to anyone who has battled addiction.

The Early Years

Rachel G. Carrington. iUniverse. $18.95 paper (240p), ISBN 978-1-4917-6567-8; $3.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-4917-6568-5

Amazon

When a young girl falls in love with a broken World War II veteran, the unlikely pair must overcome struggles and hurdle life’s obstacles. A true story of love, dedication, and God’s providence.

Essentials for Food Safety: The Fight Against Microorganisms

Roger Lewis. iUniverse. $14.95 paper (154p), ISBN 978-1-5320-1619-6; $9.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-5320-1618-9

Amazon

Lewis shares wisdom from an experienced food safety trainer for customer satisfaction and prevention of foodborne illnesses.

God’s Mantra: Calisthenics for the Soul, Radical, Unconditional Forgivingness of Self & Others Is the Great Healer!!

Jimichael Engels. AuthorHouse. $39.99 paper (58p), ISBN 978-1-5462-5773-8; $3.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-5462-5774-5

Amazon

A four-part spoken oratorio and verse drama, Engels’s work is a conversation among the three persons of the Holy Trinity.

Greg Giraldo: A Comedian’s Story

Matt Balaker and Wayne Jones. Starkbill Publishing. $19.99 paper (320p), ISBN 978-1-73359-240-6

Amazon, BN.com

A biography of Greg Giraldo, whom Balaker considers one of the most admired stand-up comedians of the 21st century.

Growing Wild: Answering the Call to Rise While Staying Rooted in Love

Kathryn Vigness. Kathryn Vigness. $16.95 paper (254p), ISBN 978-0-692-17552-1; $9.99 e-book, ISBN 978-0-578-50151-2

Amazon

After Vigness survives a tragic car accident as a teen, a startling secret sends her on a decade-long journey for validation.

Heartbeats

Wes Hollis. Wes Hollis. $13.99 paper (405p), ISBN 978-1-09-294868-5

Amazon

Hollis recounts his recovery from alcoholism and addiction, which has been unselfishly handed to him by thousands of courageous recovering people.

Independent Judgment and Introspection: Fundamental Requirements of the Free Society

Jerry Kirkpatrick. Kirkpatrick Books. $34.95 hardcover (204p), ISBN 978-0-9787803-5-7; $16.95 paper, ISBN 978-0-9787803-6-4

Amazon, Apple iBooks, BN.com, Smashwords

Kirkpatrick explores the role of introspection in developing and maintaining a psychology of independence, and the relationship of both to mental health, happiness, and political freedom.

Invasion Revealed: Healing Alcoholism, Mental Illness, & Drug Addiction

Nancy Lynne Harris. URLink Print & Media. $9.99 paper (44p), ISBN 978-1-64367-632-6; $2.99 e-book, ASIN B07VHFM96D

Authorreputationpress.com, Amazon

Harris explains the negative elements that invade the mental realm from a spiritual perspective.

Irreversible

Taylor Mason. Xlibris. $19.99 paper (358p), ISBN 978-1-984569-65-3; $3.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-984569-64-6

Amazon

Mason traces his life as he forges a career in show business as a ventriloquist, comedian, and musician.

Lee Lawrie’s Prairie Deco: History in Stone at the Nebraska State Capitol, 4th Ed.

Gregory Paul Harm. Leelawriedotcom. $56.95 hardcover (274p), ISBN 978-0-9839030-9-3

Leelawrie.com, Amazon, BN.com

The history of our democracy and the American West was carved by forgotten American artist Lee Lawrie and illustrated by fusing prairie iconography with art deco.

The Lord Works in Mysterious Ways

Richard Little. AuthorHouse. $10.99 paper (88p), ISBN 978-1-5462-3145-5; $3.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-5462-3144-8

Amazon

This autobiography is about the Little family and how world events affected their lives. The book recounts the many difficulties they have overcome through their faith, drive, and determination.

A Medical Scientist Examines the Life of Jesus: A Series of Studies

Peter Elwood. Xlibris. $20.17 paper (142p), ISBN 978-1-5434-9482-2; $4.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-5434-9481-5

Amazon

Elwood examines the person and the life of Jesus, and shows how he believes this can enrich and give purpose to the lives of those who follow him.

More Hype than Glory: The Slow Rise and Sudden Collapse of New Zealand Basketball 1982–1991

Tom Hyde. Little Big Dog Press. $39.95 paper (168p), ISBN 978-0-473-45989-5

Amazon

From 1982 to 1991, basketball in New Zealand was a million-dollar enterprise. And then, as in a stock market crash, all was lost. Hyde investigates what went wrong and why.

The Music Therapy Profession: Inspiring Health, Wellness, and Joy

Christine Korb. Xlibris. $19.99 paper (134p), ISBN 978-1-4990-8406-1; $3.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-4990-8405-4

Amazon

This book seeks to inform the general public, musicians, and students of music about the who, what, where, and how of music therapy, in familiar language.

Safety-First Retirement Planning: An Integrated Approach for a Worry-Free Retirement

Wade Pfau. Retirement Researcher Media. $29.99 paper (366p), ISBN 978-1-945640-06-3

Amazon, BN.com, IngramSpark

Pfau goes over the range of risks introduced after retirement, along with integrated strategies with insurance and investments to support a more efficient retirement with less worry.

Throttle Up: How to Accelerate the Impact of 21st Century Leadership

John P. Dentico. BookLocker.com. $29.95 hardcover (244p), ISBN 978-1-63263-734-5

Amazon, BN.com, BookLocker.com

Dentico dispels popular notions of personal traits and behavior-based leadership development methods in favor of learned practices, explaining the difference between being a leader and doing leadership.

With No Regrets: Getting Older; Face It, Live It, Love It

Jane H. Goldman. The Three Tomatoes Publishing. $12.99 paper (122p), ISBN 978-0-578-54845-6

Amazon

In these essays, Goldman examines universal fears and thoughts about growing older, and the importance of appreciating the joys of being alive and living a full life without regrets.

Children/YA

Children of a Northern Kingdom: A Story of the Strangite Mormons in Wisconsin and on Beaver Island, Michigan

Elaine Stienon. AuthorHouse. $20.99 paper (288p), ISBN 978-1-5462-0334-6; $3.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-5462-0333-9

Amazon

Fleeing persecution, Rusty follows his family group to Michigan’s Beaver Island. Again forced to leave, he loses his possessions and family. Where can he find help?

First Earth (Arch Mage #1)

Cami Murdock Jensen, illus. by Sarah Keele. Primedia eLaunch. $34.99 hardcover (336p), ISBN 978-1-64570-792-9; $15.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-64570-793-6

Amazon, BN.com, Google Books, Kobo

A burn victim with daily pain, Agnes finds out that she is the only mage on Earth and must learn magic to fight a war against a powerful necromancer and her demon army on another Earth.

Fox Tales

B. Good, illus. by Erick Girard. Xlibris. $21.99 paper (28p), ISBN 978-1-984548-23-8; $3.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-984548-25-2

Amazon

This tale is about five young members of a fox family. The book is written with children and families in mind, incorporating numbers and word rhyming to tell the story.

Jacob’s Ghetto: You’re Not the Product of Your Environment

Travis Peagler. Script Novel Publishing. $22.99 hardcover (166p), ISBN 978-1-73256-353-7; $12.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-73256-352-0

Amazon, Apple iBooks, BN.com

A young artistic African-American boy sets his sights on winning a lucrative writing competition in hopes of escaping the ghetto he never wanted to call home.

Kassy O’Roarke, Cub Reporter (Pet Detective #1)

Kelly Oliver. Beaver’s Pond Press. $17.99 print (240p), ISBN 978-1-64343-887-0

Amazon

Kassy O’Roarke wants to win the prize at her school newspaper. Her pesky little brother, Percy, and his key-stealing ferret try to help, and that’s when the trouble begins.

Kika and Sniff: Adventure in the Belowlands

Kat Sawyer, illus. by Brandon McKinney. Kat Sawyer. $15 e-book, ASIN B07PMMRWC4

Amazon

Eleven-year-old Kika and her dog, Sniff, go on a creepy, crazy adventure in the Belowlands of New Mexico.

Singing and Dancing Across Liberia

A.J. Kandakai. Xlibris. $19.99 paper (112p), ISBN 978-1-5434-7375-9; $3.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-5434-7374-2

Amazon

This book of authentic Liberian songs serves as a general primary source material and as an instructional tool by music teachers of young Liberians.

Sprinkles

Kate Stempel. FriesenPress. $14.93 paper (56p), ISBN 978-1-5255-3555-0

Amazon, Apple iBooks, BN.com, FriesenPress, Google Play

A young baker sells cupcakes to raise money for a local animal shelter, giving back to her community. She befriends lonely, elderly Mr. Conway through a shared hobby of growing bonsai trees.

A Test of Loyalty (The Taming Fire Series #1)

Aislee Greenwood. AuthorHouse. $20.99 paper (392p), ISBN 978-1-5462-5026-5; $3.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-5462-5024-1

Amazon

This young adult novel, told through different points of view, features

characters who feel that their lives are unfulfilled. They find themselves thrust into adventures that give them purpose and direction.

Watch Her Shine

Deborah Henry, illus. by Naomi Greaves. Daisy Lane Publishing. $13.99 hardcover (30p), ISBN 978-0-648-48929-0

DeborahHenryBooks.com, Amazon, BN.com, DaisyLanePublishing

Princess Dembe, sole heir to the throne, works with her friends to save their community and kingdom from the danger of evil Prince Damian and his armies.

The Way to the Shining City: A Story of the Early Mormons in Missouri and Nauvoo, Illinois

Elaine Stienon. AuthorHouse. $15.19 paper (300p), ISBN 978-1-4567-5416-7; $9.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-4567-5415-0

Amazon

Love and violence on the American frontier characterize this novel about the early Mormons and their search for a place of peace and religious freedom.

Where the Heart Lives: A Bella the Brave Chapter Book

Laura Iodice, illus. by Jerry Schwartz. Churchill Lane Press. $8.99 paper (58p), ISBN 978-0-578-47782-4; $4.99 e-book, ASIN B07WWCJVG4

Amazon

A story about the power of mindfulness in dealing with high-stakes tests, a power that takes both a young girl and a lost dog on intersecting journeys to where the heart lives.