UP FROM HELLEchoes of the Past: Crimes in Central Texas, Book 1 By Joan MoranCrime ThrillerPublisher: Next ChapterPublication Date: April 7, 2026 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *** SYNOPSIS *** Growing up in Las Vegas, Neil Dixon’s future looked bleak. The son of a drug-addicted mother, he didn’t have a lot of options until a police officer, Sergeant Finch, […]
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ON THE BAYOU By Sean Bridges Suspense, Thriller, Mystery Publisher: The Wild Rose PressPublication Date: 25 May 2026 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *** SYNOPSIS*** A stake-out at a trafficker way-station ends with Special Agent Jennifer Nash placed on forced leave. Until a government insider offers her a chance at redemption. All she has to do is accompany an
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THE LAST FAIRY WITCHBy Jean M. Roberts Historical FantasyPublication Date: March 31, 2026 *** ABOUT THE BOOK *** Hannah Heronstone appears to have everything—a devoted husband, a beloved child, and a thriving business built on ancient herbal knowledge. Yet beneath the calm surface of her life, something old and malevolent stirs. A disturbing encounter with
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FRANTICBy Brent Bradley Techno Thriller/ Conspiracy ThrillerPublisher: BCS PublishingPublication Date: March 7, 2025 *** SYNOPSIS *** A delusional prison patient warns Dr. Brian Heiser, Marriage and Family Therapist, of enormous impending disaster. Dr. Heiser and his best friend, a lauded Forensic Psychologist, find themselves entangled in a 72-hour deadly race to stop an AI bill
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THE REGRESSION STRAINBy Kevin Hwang Medical ThrillerPublisher: Normal Range PressPublication Date: May 26, 2025 *** SYNOPSIS *** Dr. Peter Palma joins the medical team of the Paradise to treat passengers for minor ailments as the cruise ship sails across the Atlantic. But he soon discovers that something foul is festering under the veneer of leisure.
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ZIVA THE GREATBy Cindy J. Vanous Children’s Fiction: Ages 6-12Publication Date: October 21, 202532 Pages *** SYNOPSIS *** Ziva the Great is a heartfelt picture book for older children about a Maine Coon cat learning to trust again and a quiet girl named Elsie who understands gentle things. Ziva is loving with her family but
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QUIET VALOR: EVERYDAY AMERICANSBy Larry Nouvel Genre: Inspirational Nonfiction/ American Social HistoryPublication Date: November 4, 2025Pages: 241 *** SYNOPSIS *** Some acts of courage never make the news, but they keep the world turning. In every community, there are people who keep things moving simply by showing up. Quiet Valor: Everyday Americans opens with this
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Late last week I was going to do a post about this book I’ve been reading that has just blown me away. It was going to be part of my Friday Reads features, but then, well, life got in the way. I was simply numbed by the murder of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis and
MADDIE ~ A LITTLE GHOST WITH A SECRETBy Cindy J. Vanous Illustrated by Steven StewartChildren’s Age 6-8Pages: 28Publication Date: September 25, 2025 *** SYNOPSIS *** In the enchanting ghost town of Terlingua, Texas, Maddie isn’t your typical ghost. She’s a friendly spirit on a heartfelt quest to discover her own special superpower just like the
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PARADE OF SECRETSA Lane Hayes MysteryBy Kimberly Fish Historical Mystery / Female SleuthPublisher: Fish Tales PublishingPublication Date: October 31, 2025Pages: 341 *** SYNOPSIS *** Layers of history, suspense, and emotion. March, 1948. Lane Mercer Hayes, and her husband, Zeke, have that post-war life that everyone envies. His winning record as a prosecutor and a scratch
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