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     Blindsighted by J.L. Hillam introduces us to 38-year-old Joe Wills, a Houston detective who works in the “Cold Case Squad.”  Cold cases are cases which have never been solved, and his daughter’s brutal murder over a decade before is among them.  Originally a Houston homicide detective, the loss of his daughter greatly affected him and led to a “major meltdown,” which included a transfer to the cold case squad with a slower pace and more regular hours.  

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The Ascenditure by Robyn Dabney is a story which takes place in Kietsch, the capital of Ectair, in the land of Galvaith.  Ectair is separated by a man-made waste land called Miter’s Waste, from a country to the north called Ainar.  Legends abound about Ainar’s people and their hostility toward Ectair. Ectair society respects nature and the environment, worshipping gods of the sea and mountains, sharing stories of their powers, and retelling tales of their conflicts.

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Consider what it would be like to be the son or daughter of an important and influential leader.  Think of the personal pressure someone like JFK Jr and Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg lived with under the shadow of their famous parents.  Amy Carter.  The Nixon or Bush ‘43 daughters.  Trump siblings.  Or even Hunter Biden.  Add to these expectations, the high-standards which they live with day-to-day as they are constantly  scrutinized under the microscope of public opinion.  And then also add to this scrutin

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Amid the chaos and destruction of World War II, Desperate Conspiracy is a historical fiction about individual resilience, courage, and bravery.  After a daring rescue mission that leaves Dr. Roger Lawson scarred and crippled, his commitment to his country, England, and determination to continue his military service as a doctor remains unshaken.

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Mindfield: A Paranormal Thriller for Teens features Matt, a teen boy who discovered at the age of eight that he has telepathic abilities…he can read people’s minds.  For years, this ability though makes him feel isolated and alone, and he is forced to go through psychiatric counseling and therapy because his parents and therapists don’t believe in his special ability.  Alone and dejected, one day Matt stumbles upon a fellow telepath, Trent.  They discuss their lives and the similar experiences they have shared due to their special gift which

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Have you ever met someone and feel like you know them already, perhaps from a past life...