SIDNEY, Ohio, Nov. 17, 2009 — Small towns often hold big secrets. When a community in Ohio becomes the headquarters of a national militia-style attack, those secrets come spilling out. Take a trip to the idyllic midwestern town of “Averton” (published by AuthorHouse), the engaging…
Love Among Violence: New Novel Showcases the Wide-ranging Spectrum of Human Behavior
BALGA, Western Australia, Nov. 13, 2009 — In author Lawrence Clarke’s fast-paced new novel “Purity in a Dirty World” (published by iUniverse), the characters are as exotic as the settings. The book follows the journeys of two compassionate Americans and their dangerous des…
‘Skipper’: Greed and Evil Contrast with Love in This Story of Action, Fear, Grace and Heroics
FAIRPORT HARBOR, Ohio, Nov. 13, 2009 — Former FBI Informant Richard Stern entices casino magnate Palmino Franco to look east and build a hotel and casino in Ohio — that way Franco would be the first casino owner in the state. Ohio’s about to pass the casino issue to allow casino gambling…
Parable-Style Novel Follows African Priest’s Simple Wisdom: ‘The Bishop of Lipoppo’
PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif., Oct. 27, 2009 — Before there were written languages, fables and parables have served as a way to communicate ideas and lessons. In the new novel, “The Bishop of Lipoppo” (published by iUniverse), author Gerald T. McLaughlin, has brought these literary de…
Spooky Tale Chronicles Haunted House Adventures
RIVERWOODS, Ill, Oct. 27, 2009 — “I always thought living in an apartment in L.A. was bad. That is, until I got to this house.” These are the thoughts of Karmen, the heroine and narrator of “D…
New Science Fiction Follows Futuristic Beings from Other Planet
LAPEER, Mich., Oct. 8, 2009 — When four beings who have evolved to the point of having freedom from all illness and sin arrive on Earth in response to cries from help from a few humans before they perish, these alien…
Leave Earth Behind. Join the Quest! An Artist Discovers His Magic Powers in a Different World
CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 30, 2009 — “Quest for Evil: The Magic of the Key” is a new novel from author Jenna Lindsey. This fun and sometimes frightening fantasy adventure will take you to the world of Atla, where Magics are as natural as breathing.
During an intense thunderstorm, seasca…
NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2009 — David’s life is devoid of love and he’s looking for his break as a comedian. As if things aren’t difficult enough, he’s been suffering for a year from nagging pain in his genitals caused by chronic prostatitis.
In his new book “The Comedian a…
‘El Volcan’: Military Adventure Novel Reflects U.S. Foreign Policy Failures
CHESAPEAKE, Va., Aug. 24, 2009 — The recent Honduras coup and subsequent cold shoulder from surrounding countries — including the U.S. — calls for a re-examination of foreign policy in…
New Novel Examines Racism in America
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 19, 2009 — The year is 2045. David Cohen, a well-respected newspaper columnist, has been offered the assignment of a lifetime: the opportunity to investigate Northland (published by Autho…
