Lazarus Come Forth by Ray Bradbury first appeared in Planet Stories Winter 1944 edition. The short story explores themes of war, resurrection, and the moral dilemmas surrounding the use of advanced technology. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Lazarus Come Forth by Ray Bradbury […]
Flirting with Disaster Flirting with Disaster by Naina Kumar is $1.99! This was released earlier this year. Shana enjoyed Kumar’s debut and picked this for Hide Your Wallet. She needs a divorce from her husband—but a hurricane threatens to dredge up their stormy, passionate past in this sizzling reimagining of Sweet Home Alabama from the bestselling author of Say […]
Linwood Barclay has long held a place of distinction in the thriller world with gripping novels such as The Twenty-Three, The Accident, and Elevator Pitch. With Whistle, Linwood Barclay shifts genres—but not altogether. Instead, he threads the psychological realism of his thrillers into the shadowy terrain of supernatural horror. The result? A deeply atmospheric and […]
Sara Hamdan’s debut novel What Will People Think? arrives as a refreshing addition to the coming-of-age literary landscape, offering readers a nuanced exploration of identity, family secrets, and the courage required to live authentically. This compelling narrative follows Mia Almas, a Palestinian-American fact-checker whose double life as a stand-up comedian becomes the catalyst for uncovering […]
The Gourmet Club by Michael A. Kahn Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense / Legal ISBN: 9798891326088 Print Length: 247 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Timothy Thomas An inspired commentary on life’s unpredictability and the beauty of second chances Moment by moment, day by day, we rarely know how or when people will […]
Simone LaFray and the Bishop of Mumbai by S.P. O’Farrell Genre: Middle Grade Fiction / Mystery ISBN: 9781966369271 Print Length: 250 pages Publisher: Brandylane Publishers, Inc. Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Jaylynn Korrell A spy mission, high-stakes competition, and a satisfying story of girlhood Simone LaFray is a spy, a singer, a chess player, and the […]
Celebrated for her immersive historical mysteries such as The Devil in the Marshalsea and A Death at Fountains Abbey, Antonia Hodgson now steps into the rich landscape of epic fantasy with The Raven Scholar. It is a daring and imaginative debut into the genre—an ambitious blend of political tension, psychological mystery, and metaphysical intrigue. What […]
Before We Were Strangers by Renée Carlino on August 18, 2015 Genres: Fiction / Romance / Contemporary, Fiction / Romance / General, Fiction / Romance / New Adult, Fiction / Women Pages: 320 Format: eBook, Paperback Buy on Amazon Goodreads To the Green-eyed Lovebird:We met fifteen years ago, almost to the day, when I moved […]
Ammar Merchant bursts onto the thriller scene with The Palace of Sinners and Saints, a relentless action-packed debut that introduces readers to Irfan Mirza—a character who could give Jack Reacher a run for his money in the brutality department. This isn’t just another mercenary tale; it’s a visceral exploration of loyalty, family, and the price […]
In an era where artificial intelligence promises to revolutionize everything from healthcare to education, Laura Bates delivers a stark reminder that technological progress doesn’t automatically equate to social progress. Her latest work, The New Age of Sexism, is a meticulously researched and deeply unsettling exploration of how emerging technologies are becoming weaponized against women and […]