Chloe C. Peñaranda continues her spellbinding Nytefall series with The Night Is Defying, the second installment following The Stars Are Dying and preceding The Dark Is Descending. This book expands upon the intricate world Peñaranda has meticulously crafted, diving deeper into celestial magic, bloodthirsty vampires, and the star-crossed romance that defies fate itself. The Night […]
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In her latest novel, “We Rip the World Apart,” Charlene Carr weaves an intricate tapestry of three generations of women navigating trauma, identity, and belonging in a world that often seems determined to tear them apart. Following the success of her previous novel “Hold My Girl,” Carr delivers another emotionally resonant story that explores complex […]
Synopsis: From the author of Piedmont and In Case I Need You comes four new tales of terror you won’t soon forget. “Chirping” – A small Florida town is besieged by an enemy from below.“Get Your Kicks” – A man sets out to commit the perfect murder spree.“That’s The Breaks” – A wrestler adjusting to a devastating injury finds […]
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Book Review: Montjoy
Montjoy by Curt Finch Genre: Historical Fiction / WWII ISBN: 9798990853171 Print Length: 112 pages Publisher: Alternative Book Press Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Nikolas Mavreas A gripping historical novel packed with psychological intrigue Curt Finch’s Montjoy: A Novel in Five Verges, contains a story within a story. The outside narrative is that of a father […]
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Red Clay by Charles B. Fancher
Charles B Fancher’s debut novel “Red Clay” is an ambitious and deeply layered historical fiction that chronicles the intertwined destinies of two families – one Black, one white – connected by the brutal institution of slavery and its lasting aftermath. Set primarily in Alabama during and after the Civil War, with detours to Paris and […]
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Code Noir by Canisia Lubrin
Canisia Lubrin’s debut fiction collection, Code Noir: Metamorphoses, is an ambitious and experimental work that both mirrors and subverts the infamous 1685 Code Noir – King Louis XIV’s set of decrees governing slavery in the French colonial empire. Through 59 interconnected stories matching the original code’s 59 articles, Lubrin weaves a tapestry of Black life […]
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Capitana by Cassandra James
In her debut novel Capitana, Cassandra James crafts an ambitious maritime fantasy that attempts to merge the swashbuckling adventure of traditional pirate tales with contemporary themes of systemic injustice and personal identity. While the novel shows promise with its intriguing premise and complex world-building, it occasionally struggles to stay afloat under the weight of its […]
At the Bottom of the Garden marks Camilla Bruce’s latest venture into gothic horror, following her successful novels including You Let Me In, In the Garden of Spite, and The Witch in the Well. This darkly enchanting tale weaves together elements of traditional gothic fiction with a fresh contemporary perspective on family dynamics, moral ambiguity, […]
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‘Til Death by Busayo Matuluko
In her remarkable debut novel, ‘Til Death, Busayo Matuluko delivers a compelling mystery thriller set against the vibrant backdrop of Lagos, Nigeria. ‘Til Death introduces us to Lara Oyinlola, an aspiring detective whose true-crime obsession finally finds practical application when her cousin’s wedding becomes the target of increasingly sinister threats. The story masterfully balances the […]
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Soft Core by Brittany Newell
Brittany Newell’s sophomore novel “Soft Core” is a kaleidoscopic journey through the neon-lit streets of San Francisco, where reality and fantasy intermingle like fog rolling over the city’s famous hills. Following her debut novel “Oola,” Newell returns with a more mature, nuanced exploration of identity, desire, and the complex web of relationships that define our […]