Lucas Schaefer’s debut novel “The Slip” arrives with the force of an unexpected haymaker, delivering a narrative that’s as intricate as it is audacious. Set against the sweltering backdrop of 1998 Austin, this ambitious work weaves together multiple storylines centered around a missing teenager, a boxing gym, and the fluid nature of identity in America. […]
Barbara Truelove’s debut novel Of Monsters and Mainframes is a remarkable achievement that defies easy categorization. Part space opera, part horror thriller, part found family narrative, and thoroughly queer in its sensibilities, this book represents something genuinely fresh in the crowded landscape of science fiction. What begins as a seemingly straightforward tale of a spaceship […]
John Wiswell’s Wearing the Lion stands as a remarkable achievement in contemporary mythological fiction, transforming the brutal heroics of Heracles into a deeply moving meditation on trauma, healing, and the radical power of compassion. Following his Nebula Award-winning debut Someone You Can Build a Nest In, Wiswell continues to demonstrate his singular ability to humanize […]
Gillian French’s transition from young adult fiction to adult crime thriller proves masterfully executed in Shaw Connolly Lives to Tell, a psychologically complex examination of grief, obsession, and the devastating cost of seeking truth. French crafts a narrative that burrows under your skin like Shaw’s relentless pursuit of answers, creating an atmosphere thick with rural […]
In the pantheon of World War II historical fiction, few authors have proven as consistently adept at weaving together the threads of past and present as Kristin Harmel. With The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau, the New York Times bestselling author delivers what may be her most emotionally resonant and intricately plotted novel yet—a stunning […]
Vi Keeland, primarily known for her contemporary romance novels like “The Baller,” “Jilted,” “Indiscretion,” and “Bossman,” takes a bold leap into psychological thriller territory with “Someone Knows.” This departure from her usual romantic fare demonstrates remarkable versatility, though it comes with both triumphs and growing pains that reflect an author stretching beyond her comfort zone. […]
The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers on May 6, 2025 Genres: Fiction / Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths, Fiction / Thrillers / Crime, Fiction / Thrillers / Suspense Pages: 400 Format: Hardcover Buy on Amazon Goodreads “Sisterhood is knowing someone fully and loving them anyway.” Nicole “Nic” Monroe is in a rut. At twenty-four, […]
When life feels perfect, that’s precisely when everything threatens to unravel. Liv Constantine’s latest psychological thriller, Don’t Open Your Eyes, masterfully explores this terrifying truth through Annabelle Reynolds, a woman whose seemingly ideal existence becomes a waking nightmare when her dreams begin predicting a devastating future. The Premise: When Dreams Become Reality Constantine crafts a […]
Stephanie Archer’s fourth installment in the Vancouver Storm series, Gloves Off, delivers a masterclass in enemies-to-lovers romance that will leave readers breathless and begging for overtime. Gloves Off takes us into the tumultuous world of Alexei Volkov, the Storm’s grumpiest enforcer, and Dr. Georgia Greene, the team physician whose relationship with Alexei has been nothing […]
Such a Pretty Picture by Andrea Leeb Genre: Memoir ISBN‑13: 9781647429942 Page Count: 256 pages Publisher: She Writes Press Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Toni Woodruff | Content warnings: child sexual abuse Heartbreaking and vulnerable—a story that should never exist It takes power to tell this story. It takes bravery and strength and a machete—a way […]