Katy D by James Gault A seemingly naive and innocent girl is turning eighteen when her world falls apart. Lacking family or support and with her identity apparently stolen, she needs to navigate a world where she is both suspect and victim. Entering adulthood is not without its complications, but in her case she is also the target of ruthless criminals. Can she survive; uncover who lies behind her troubles; even find love? … [Read more...] about Katy D by James Gault
Do You Believe in Monsters? by Jim Melvin
Do You Believe in Monsters? by Jim Melvin "Be prepared for a full-blown launch into a fantasy realm loaded with magic, monsters, courageous acts, and a dash of sweet romance." — Chris Harold Stevenson, award-winning author of everything fantasy and paranormal ~~~ From the author of The Death Wizard Chronicles comes a new adventure suitable for teens and adults. Do You Believe in Monsters? is book 2 of Dark Circles, a fantasy trilogy for readers 13 and older. This is a great coming of age … [Read more...] about Do You Believe in Monsters? by Jim Melvin
Shelter of the Monument: A Provincetown Love Story by Yvonne deSousa
Shelter of the Monument: A Provincetown Love Story by Yvonne deSousa Sometimes the wrong person says the right thing, and it makes all the difference. In this coming-of-age memoir we meet Richard, a handsome, charming, mischievous, great guy with a fondness for the 1980s party drug of choice, cocaine. Yvonne is 11 years younger, awkward, terrified of her own shadow and even more frightened by the idea of disappointing anyone in her life. Their attraction makes no sense. … [Read more...] about Shelter of the Monument: A Provincetown Love Story by Yvonne deSousa
Third Wheel by Richard R. Becker
Third Wheel by Richard R. Becker Third Wheel is an exhilarating coming-of-age thriller about belonging, betrayal, and breaking away. It is the story of a boy trying to find his identity without the benefit of clear role models. He takes chances on random and fragile relationships forged in the pre-boom hours of Las Vegas, 1982. Brady Wilks is remarkable as a transformative protagonist. He must make tough decisions as his friends try to navigate a dangerous path selling cartel-supplied … [Read more...] about Third Wheel by Richard R. Becker
Do You Believe in Magic? by Jim Melvin
Do You Believe in Magic? by Jim Melvin "Transcends fiction and fantasy by exploring the struggles of those coming of age." —Chris Worthy, Upstate Parent magazine ~~~ From the author of "The Death Wizard Chronicles" comes a new adventure suitable for teens and adults. "Do You Believe in Magic?" is book 1 of "Dark Circles," a fantasy series for readers 13 and older. This is a great coming of age series for fans of J.K. Rowling, Neil Gaiman, and Brandon Sanderson. After discovering a magical … [Read more...] about Do You Believe in Magic? by Jim Melvin
Grim Daze (The Grim Chronicles Book 2) by D.R. Martin
Grim Daze (The Grim Chronicles Book 2) by D.R. Martin I intended the Grim Chronicles series for young adult fans of Harry Potter, Narnia, and Redwall. Book two continues the magical adventures of Howl, the boy wizard, and his human and animal companions in their battle for freedom. As new evils come to Grimsland, they must find new allies, stand with old foes, and tap into unimagined wonders. The story also includes chapter illustrations of scenes and characters. Your feedback is vital to … [Read more...] about Grim Daze (The Grim Chronicles Book 2) by D.R. Martin
Beyond the Song by Carol Selick
Beyond the Song by Carol Selick "Beyond the Song" is an autobiographical novel, based on the author's coming of age in the 'sixties and early 'seventies. A singer-songwriter like her alter-ego Carol Marks, Carol Selick begins each chapter with lyrics she wrote and still performs today. There's a lot of nostalgia for that time period. In many ways, my character's search for her voice expresses the search of a whole generation of women. The settings in New York and Berkeley, are immediately … [Read more...] about Beyond the Song by Carol Selick
April’s Heart by Shilah Ferr
April's Heart by Shilah Ferr Autumn 1977. Thirteen year old cheerleader April Schweiter falls hard for Mitch Hudgins, putting an end to childhood and changing her life forever. April embarks on a coming of age journey full of angst and unanswered questions. And her dysfunctional family is only one of the problems in her way. Classmate and wrestler Mitch Hudgins can’t get enough of April either. She stirs in him surprising passion that is new, unfamiliar and needs to be explored. But they … [Read more...] about April’s Heart by Shilah Ferr
The Serpent and the Swan by Ashland Pym
The Serpent and the Swan by Ashland Pym "Beautiful and cruel" She’s not quite human, but is she as dangerous as they believe? Cygna has been kept under the shadow of secrecy for two decades. Not only is she the King’s illegitimate firstborn, she’s also an extraordinary half-fae with a wing in place of an arm who instills fear and suspicion in those close to her. But now a terrifying evil is ravaging the kingdom. A Lindworm is making a path straight for the castle, and the King and Queen … [Read more...] about The Serpent and the Swan by Ashland Pym
The Essence of Nathan Biddle by J. William Lewis
The Essence of Nathan Biddle by J. William Lewis Protagonist Kit Biddle is a rising prep school senior who finds himself tangled in a web of spiritual quandaries and intellectual absurdities. Kit’s angst is compounded by a unique psychological burden he is forced to carry: his intelligent but unstable Uncle Nat has committed an unspeakable act on what, according to the Uncle’s deranged account, were direct orders from God. An intelligent, clever, and captivating tale, The Essence of Nathan … [Read more...] about The Essence of Nathan Biddle by J. William Lewis
