JB Richards

A Spellbinding Tale Readers Will Cherish! Ned Spinks, Chief Thief-Catcher, must apprehend the robber who is stealing the Emperor’s magical roses. But even though he has the assistance of a sprite, a warlock, a nymph, and an assortment of other magical folk, there are vampire mermaids, illusionists, and even his own family members standing in his way. Ned’s investigation takes him on surprising and oftentimes perilous journeys as Claire Buss’ unique fantasy mystery adventure w

A Poignant and Heartbreaking Love Story with Bite! Having read the first two chapters of the Fallen Cross Pack Series (“Bitter Beginnings” and “Bitter Challenge”), I’ve come to savor this amazing fantasy series written by an author I truly respect. And so, going into the brief tale (only 31 pages long) of a devoted husband forcefully turned werewolf and stripped of his family, it was satisfying to read about the O’Connell’s story from the wife’s perspective. Maggie’s story do

A Movie-Worthy, Pulse-Pounding Thrill-Ride No Hard-Core Sci-Fi Fan Should Miss! High impact action is the hallmark of this thrilling, danger-riddled, paranormal dystopian mystery reminiscent of the “Golden Compass”, but geared toward mature teens and young adults. Stokes’ imagination seems boundless as she introduces the denizens of Caligation—both the title of her book and the name of the city/world where this story takes place—to her main protagonist, Riley, a stranger a ne

A Powerful Family Saga & Political Thriller! Zenta Brice draws on her own personal experiences in this powerful political thriller about a Latvian family suffering the mounting tensions associated with that country’s fight for independence during the breakup of the USSR in the Gorbachev era. Even as a nation struggles with the daily trials of living under an oppressive government regime that is desperate to secure a union falling apart at the seams and a collapsing economy, B

A Shocking Glimpse Into The Future Of Humankind! With a title that explains his main plot line from the get-go, Author Richard McStay launches readers into a politically charged Sci-Fi space thriller that rivals the works of Isaac Asimov and Frank Herbert. Complex themes and highly motivated characters drive this futuristic tale of one man’s quest to change a society that has little consideration for the human hybrids who support them. Known as “Partners”, these hybrid worker

A Fast-Paced, Nail-Biting, Dangerous, and Thrilling Ride Into the Mind and Madness! Fast-paced, exciting, dangerous, thrilling … I don’t mind saying that I devoured “The Volunteer”—from cover to cover—in just under 1 ½ hours! And … Oh, what a ride it was! Sarah Northwood’s tale about a recently orphaned college student trying to come up with the funds for her tuition hits home with readers who have had to walk this same path. It’s not an easy road to walk, and the author begs

A Sensitive Same-Sex Romance with a Surprising Twist! If you’re looking for a sensitive same-sex romance story that can be read in the time it takes you to eat lunch or commute to and from work, R.M. Gauthier’s “Waiting” more than fits the bill! In this character study—that begins with a teen boy learning to deal with his sexuality—we meet Tristan, our main protagonist. Fearful of coming out to his family–let alone the world, we follow our teenage protagonist as he joins his

This Short Story Will Have You “Longing” For Much, Much More! Fans of R.M. Gauthier’s “Control” will appreciate this short but fascinating back story about Landon Miller’s Chief of Security, Leroy. This flashback into Leroy’s past is an examination uncovers his main motive for becoming Miller’s protective head bouncer, investigator, monitor, and all-around dependable man. Gauthier takes us through a likely series of events that at first seem predictable, but a few surprise tw

"Nova" is, in all its glory, simply stunning! There is something I must explain to my readers before I begin my review of Joanne Van Leerdam’s “Nova”. Having a young adult son who is a published poet, former National Poetry Slam (NPS) finalist, and winner of numerous poetry awards, I tend, as a rule, not to not to gravitate toward books containing written poetry. For me, flowery odes of artist’s musing on an ideal utopia, a glorious sunset, or an unbound love hold no comparis

A Fast-Paced, Stomach-Churning, Down-Right Dangerous Thriller! I have a confession to make. I’m an historian with an addiction to storybooks, fairy tales, and folklore. In particular, I enjoy a well-written story with well-developed lead characters who are either themselves paranormal beings, or have a great deal of interaction and history with paranormal beings. Now I’m not talking about the odd superhero saga or two—although I do glance at the occasional Marvel comic featur