AFTER THE LIGHTS GO OUT – A Novel by John Vercher

Brutality and Truth The Plot: MMA fighter Xavier “Scarecrow” Wallace struggles to survive the pain and memory loss.  “Worse than the patchwork remnants of stitches in his forehead; worse than…

VANDA – A Novel by Marion Brunet

In her psychological thriller, VANDA (Bitter Lemon Press, London), author Marion Brunet crafts a powerful story about social injustice and the ferocity of motherhood.   The Plot Thirty-something Vanda is…

AN UNLASTING HOME by Mai Al-Nakib

Blasphemy, Truth, and the Power of Conviction The Plot: This is a book about freedom, and what it means to have it ripped away. It’s a story about women and…

CITY ON FIRE – A Novel by Don Winslow

Burning Down the House The Plot: As with many violent tales, it all started with a woman. Danny Ryan knew the minute he saw the gorgeous woman that she would…

HOPE AND GLORY – A Novel by Jendella Benson

Jendella Benson’s debut novel, HOPE AND GLORY (William Morrow), celebrates Nigerian culture and close family ties. The Plot: Glory Akíndélé’s family are Nigerian immigrants living in London. She’d always considered…

Review of RU$E – A Memoir by Robert Kerbeck

From Acting to Rusing—Channeling your Inner Corporate Spy If you’ve got impeccable charm and a willingness and talent to lie, The Ruse might be the perfect job for you! In…

THE DARKEST PLACE – A Legal Thriller by Phillip Margolin

Only in THE DARKEST PLACE Can You Tell Victim From Perpetrator In THE DARKEST PLACE (Minotaur Books)—the fifth book in the Robin Lockwood legal thriller series—bestselling author Phillip Margolin combines…

FAKE – A Novel by Erica Katz

Fake It Till You Make It In her newest thriller, FAKE (Harper, 02/22/2022), author Erica Katz delves into the fine art world of priceless paintings, premier art galleries, felony fraud,…