Science fiction is at its best when it explores timeless questions about humanity, and Icara's Flight does exactly that. This thoughtful space opera combines mystery, political intrigue, and expansive world-building into a compelling story about truth, identity, and the cost of paradise.
A thoughtful family mystery that explores DNA, identity, and long-buried secrets. In Taken to the Grave, Robert Hoffman gradually unravels a complex web of family truths, creating tension through discovery rather than dramatic twists. Readers who enjoy character-driven mysteries and stories about trust, family, and the search for answers may find much to appreciate here.
A heartfelt small-town novel about grief, friendship, memory, and the people who shape our lives. Discover A Proof of Love by Merida Johns, plus a guest post on the art of revision, an excerpt, and a giveaway.
A funny, thoughtful novel about a physics teacher navigating school politics, quirky personalities, and unexpected purpose. Read my review of Throwing the Hammer by Gary J. Kirchner.
A review of HomeAdrift by Soheil Mirchi — a character-driven science fiction novel exploring isolation, identity, and the psychological toll of carrying humanity's future through deep space.
R.J. Gould returns to The Dream Café with a tender, witty story of second chances. Once We Were Lovers follows Georgie and Peter—former sweethearts reunited after fifty years apart—as they confront their past and rediscover love in their seventies.