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Author

Saptarshi Banerjee

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A trilogy that favors moral architecture over spectacle and consequence over chaos.

Comprising The Rise of the Glyph, Glyph Bound, and Echoes of the Unmade Choice, the saga unfolds as a slow convergence of memory, restraint, inheritance, and consequence.

Its ambition lies not in how much story it tells, but in how deeply it interrogates the conditions under which stories and worlds are allowed to exist.

Contemporary Fantasy

Inside the Trilogy

Special Edition9 May 2026

Dreams, Desires & Decisions

A Memoir of Life Experiences

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Author

Sreenivasa Murthy

Mechanical Engineer & Author

Where a Simple Life Became a Journey of Purpose

Exploring how early experiences, discipline, and spirituality shaped a life of meaning and growth.

“Life is shaped by the moment we choose to value.”

A recollection of experiences and life events framed together — from childhood spirituality instilled by family, through academic achievements, to the transformative power of encouraging words. This memoir invites readers to reflect on their own cherished memories.

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Chapters of Life

Every Beginning Holds a Seed of Greatness

When I was a young boy, around the age of ten, a simple yet powerful moment shaped the course of my life. My maternal uncle introduced me to a mantra — one that quietly planted the seed of spirituality within me.

A Moment of Achievement and Reflection

One of the defining moments in my life came during my SSLC results. After waiting anxiously, I received the news that I had passed in first division. It was a proud moment for me and my family.

When Expectation Meets Reality

Encouraging words have the power to transform doubt into confidence. Throughout my journey, the words and support of others played a significant role in shaping my mindset.

Breaking NewsGriffith Review Special Edition

Plausible Liars

A Dr. Lindsey McCall Medical Mystery

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Author

Lin Wilder

Dr. Public Health, Award-Winning Author

About The Author

Lin Wilder holds a doctorate in Public Health from the University of Texas at Houston, with a background in cardiopulmonary physiology, medical ethics, and hospital administration. After serving as Hospital Director at UMASS Medical Center, she turned to fiction and has since received multiple awards for her two novel series. She lives in the Texas Hill Country.

A gripping medical legal thriller where medical ethics collide with explosive cultural controversy.

Plausible Liars follows Dr. Lindsey McCall and investigative journalist Kate Townsend as they are pulled into a high-stakes conspiracy involving medical ethics, federal indictment, and explosive cultural controversy. Blends medical themes with tense courtroom drama.

Publication DateOctober 24, 2023

The Story

Medical Ethics Under Fire

Dr. Lindsey McCall faces a second indictment for unintentional murder, forcing her to navigate the treacherous intersection of healthcare and the justice system.

Investigative Journalism

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Kate Townsend publishes a provocative series, 'Corrupting America's Children: Creating Chemical Eunuchs,' sparked by her son's experience.

Federal Conspiracy

Both women are swept into a federal conspiracy case, where medical themes collide with tense courtroom drama in a high-stakes battle for truth.

AcademicIntechOpen Publication

Advanced Topics of Topology

Edited by Prof. Dr. Francisco Bulnes

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About The Editor

Prof. Dr. Francisco Bulnes

PhD in Mathematical Sciences from IM/UNAM. Director of the Mathematics Research Centre in Mexico. Pioneer in curvature energy theory, engineering formalism, and nanotechnology mathematics.

150+ Research PapersEditor-in-ChiefDoctor Honoris CausaSCOPUS Reviewer

Topology establishes relations and transformations between spaces with a certain structure depending on their position.

This comprehensive volume discusses various concepts and theories of topology, including diffeomorphisms, immersions, Hausdorff spaces, cobordisms, homotopy theory, symplectic manifolds, and topology of quantum field theory.

Further topics include algebraic varieties, dimension theory, Koszul complexes, continuum theory, and metrizability -- essential reading for researchers and advanced students in mathematics.

Publisher

IntechOpen

Published

July 27, 2022

Key Topics

Topic 1

Diffeomorphisms & Immersions

Exploring smooth mappings between manifolds and their structural properties in modern topology.

Topic 2

Homotopy Theory

The study of continuous deformations and equivalence classes of topological spaces.

Topic 3

Quantum Field Topology

Applications of topological methods to quantum field theory and mathematical physics.

FeaturedYoung Readers

Pentagon Pirate Gang

The Secret of the Orchard

Mid-Grade Adventure

Five students. One summer. Endless secrets to uncover.

At the School of Fruit Teaching deep within Sherwood Forest, five determined students arrive to uncover the truth about a mysterious past. Their investigation leads them into conflict with the headmistresses and loyal deputies who have spent years hiding a powerful secret.

With help from trusted teachers, the students must investigate the school's dark history and uncover mysteries that reach far beyond the Orchard—mysteries that shape the lives of students, teachers, and parents alike.

About the Author

J.W. Nelson was born in Birmingham, England, and has enjoyed writing since the age of ten. His published works include poetry collections, an adult romantic comedy, and the Pentagon Pirate Gang series. He balances his writing career with family life and his passions include ballroom and salsa dancing, DJing, fitness, and coaching football.

WesternFiction Spotlight

Heir of the West Wind

A tale of redemption and reclamation

Western Saga

Bound by honor. Scarred by betrayal. Driven to redemption.

In the rugged expanse of West Texas, John Michael Macalister returns to his family's Lazy B ranch after years of wrongful imprisonment. Once a beacon of integrity, the ranch now lies in ruins, tarnished by greed and dishonor.

Haunted by betrayal, John embarks on a relentless quest to restore his home—not just for the land, but for his soul. Confronting memories of sacrificial loyalty and tragic loss, he must choose between protective cynicism and buried honor. Set against a harsh frontier, this is a poignant saga of sacrifice and the fight to reclaim lost humanity.

About the Author

Jan Notzon is a novelist and playwright now based in Charlotte, North Carolina. She grew up in Laredo, Texas near the Rio Grande and has published eight novels featured in the New York Review of Books. Her diverse background—from appearing in films like Another World and The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles to pursuing an MFA in theatre—infuses her work with authentic character depth and compelling storytelling.

BusinessInnovation & Sustainability

From Rebel to Radical Innovator

Leading the transformation through circularity

From Rebel to Radical Innovator by Albin Kaelin

Sustainability & Innovation

A visionary blueprint for the circular economy.

In a world craving sustainable solutions, Albin Kaelin offers a definitive guide to revolutionizing industries through Cradle-to-Cradle and circularity principles. With three decades of expertise and thirty global awards, Kaelin unveils a blueprint for change management and radical innovation.

This transformative guide empowers leaders to transition from linear to circular models for long-term economic benefit while transforming management systems to foster pioneering innovation. Discover how to involve consumers in the journey toward a resilient future and position your organization at the forefront of the sustainability revolution.

About the Author

Albin Kaelin is the founder and CEO of epeaswitzerland gmbh and a global pioneer in Cradle to Cradle innovation. As the former Managing Director of Rohner Textil AG, he developed Climatex®, the world's first Cradle to Cradle certified textile line. Kaelin's career is defined by visionary leadership in shifting organizations from linear to circular economies. He previously served as CEO of EPEA Internationale Umweltforschung before launching epeaswitzerland to guide global organizations in sustainable production and circular design.

Sci-FiComedy Trilogy

Last Chance

A future apocalypse caught in a trilogy

Satirical Sci-Fi Comedy

Humor takes center stage as Earth's survival hangs by a thread.

In Last Chance, a team is chosen to save humanity in this satirical adventure unfolds in three imaginative parts filled with eccentric characters, absurd situations, and laugh-out-loud chaos.

Part 1 introduces the ragtag team chosen for an impossible mission. Part 2 lands them on a bizarre planet ruled by a two-faced king and populated by strange half-animal, half-machine beings. Part 3 delivers a shocking twist revealing the truth behind their quest. Blending comedy, satire, and sci-fi into a wildly entertaining journey through humanity's possible final days, this trilogy proves that even in our darkest hour, laughter might be our best defense.

About the Author

Darren Edward Watling was born in Subiaco, Western Australia and has been writing since childhood. His diverse background—from working as a hospital fitter to movie extra, from touring band drummer to roof plumber—shaped his humorous outlook on life. These varied experiences directly inspire his comedic writing. His lifelong passions include drums, karate, tennis, and comedy writing. He's published the Last Chance trilogy and continues creating satirical fiction that entertains while stimulating reflection.

Breaking NewsCivil War History

Echoes of Andersonville

A Civil War Story

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By Robert D. Dean

A retired father and grandfather with 40+ years in the Christian music industry, Robert D. Dean brings historical authenticity to this compelling Civil War narrative. A certified paralegal and published author, his work explores America's most tragic period through the eyes of a courageous young soldier.

Set during the turmoil of the American Civil War, Echoes of Andersonville follows Andi Parker, a patriotic boy from Rhode Island who volunteers for the Union Army in 1861. Captured during the Battle of the Wilderness, Andi is sent to Andersonville—America's most tragic prison camp—where the untold story of extraordinary survival unfolds.

Published: August 1, 1999

Breaking NewsMemoir

Chance: Beginnings

Survival, Faith & Resilience

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By Roberts Essex

Roberts Essex is more than a writer—he's a survivor, a dad, and a light for others bearing silent wounds. Having spent decades learning about life, people, and triumph in the Deep South, Roberts now dedicates his life to intervening in cycles of trauma and empowering others to find their voice and calling.

Chance: Beginnings is a gripping memoir of survival, faith, and resilience in the American South. Born into poverty and shaped by hardship, Chance confronts family struggles, racial tension, and life's toughest questions. Yet through adversity, he discovers strength, purpose, and the will to rise.

Set against a changing America, this powerful story reflects the enduring human spirit—an inspiring reminder that even the hardest beginnings can lead to extraordinary futures. Published: May 8, 2025

Breaking NewsPolitical Analysis

Democracy

Restoring the Republic

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By Jack Cashman

Jack Cashman is an Amazon Best Selling Author with a background in small business ownership and public service. His unique perspective combines practical experience in the private sector with deep knowledge of government operations, giving him keen insight into the intersection of democracy and institutional failure.

How did the constitutional principles of checks and balances become corrupted? Why have scandal in government become normalized? Democracy examines the 80-year decline of American democracy and how the constitutional principles designed to protect it have become corrupted by money and power.

This vital book offers concrete steps that could be taken to restore integrity to our government and return it to one of the people, by the people, and for the people. Published: January 22, 2025

✨FeaturedShort Stories

But I Digretch

Quirky Short Stories

By Gretchen Astro Turner

Finding Magic in the Everyday

A collection of whimsical short stories that weave together humor, emotional vulnerability, and poignant explorations of the human experience. Rather than chasing perfect outcomes, these stories celebrate life's accidental and fragmented moments.

Columbia University graduate with a spiritual approach to storytelling, Turner's voice is defined by soulful narratives that authentically connect to healing, intuition, and nature.

Columbia University — MA, 4.0 GPA

Creator — Athlete, Drummer, Animal Lover, Spiritual Seeker

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Coming Soon•God's a Good Kisser

Building on Spiritual Curiosity

Gretchen's upcoming collection, God's a Good Kisser, explores the tender, passionate, and deeply personal ways the divine touches our lives. The work rejects rigid definitions, choosing instead to treat art as an intimate transaction between creator and audience.

Evoking Bob Dylan's philosophy to simply "listen to the song," Turner invites readers to bypass rational analysis and let poetry resonate organically with the infinite emotional depths of the human heart.

✦FeaturedHistorical Fiction

The Flight of the Veil

A Journey of Survival and Spiritual Healing

By Bruce J. Berger

Faith and Survival Across Generations

Set in 1943, this powerful historical novel follows 14-year-old Nicky Covo as he is separated from his Jewish family during Nazi deportations from Salonika. Smuggled to safety by a Christian friend, Nicky survives the war and later joins the resistance.

Decades later, now a psychiatrist in Brooklyn, Nicky receives a letter from a Greek abbess claiming that a silent nun may be his long-lost sister Kal. This reunion sparks a journey back to Greece to confront painful memories, guilt, and the miraculous power of faith.

Harvard Law School — J.D., Cum Laude

American University — MFA, Creative Writing

Experience — 40 years law practice, now teaching writer

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Published

October 8, 2020

Genre

Historical Fiction

Setting

WWII & Contemporary

Themes of Transformation

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Survival Against Odds

Courage and resilience through humanity's darkest hour

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Faith and Redemption

Healing wounds and finding grace across generations

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Lost Connections

The power of family bonds that transcend time and tragedy

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Spiritual Awakening

Miracles and the divine grace that sustains the human spirit

∞FeaturedScientific Research

Consciousness Beyond Life

The Science of the Near-Death Experience

Stand Journal - Consciousness Beyond Life by Pim van Lommel, near-death experience research

By Pim van Lommel, M.D.

Exploring Consciousness Beyond the Body

Dutch cardiologist and internationally recognized researcher of near-death experiences (NDEs). After 25+ years in clinical cardiology, van Lommel devoted himself to studying consciousness and the mind-brain relationship through landmark research published in The Lancet.

His groundbreaking work explores whether consciousness survives the death of the body, challenging our fundamental understanding of human existence and spiritual continuity.

400,000+ copies sold worldwide

Translated into 12 languages

International recognition from scientific community

Explore the Research

Near-Death Experiences

Scientific examination of NDEs and their implications for consciousness research

Mind-Body Connection

Understanding the relationship between consciousness and the physical brain

Spiritual Science

Bridging faith and science in exploring consciousness beyond life

🌱FeaturedSustainability Business

From Rebel to Radical Innovator

Leading the Transformation Through Circularity

By Albin Kaelin

The Blueprint for Tomorrow's Business

Founder and CEO of epeaswitzerland since 2009, Albin Kaelin pioneered the world's first Cradle to Cradle® product line (Climatex®) in 1993. His visionary work transforms industries through circular design principles and sustainable innovation.

This comprehensive guide provides strategies for transitioning from linear to circular business models, fostering radical innovation while driving positive environmental impact across all sectors.

40+ awards since 2022

IE 100 Award for four consecutive years

"Most Innovative CEO of The Year"

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Circular Design

Transforming linear production into endlessly circular systems with zero waste

Innovation Strategy

Practical frameworks for radical business transformation and competitive advantage

Sustainability Impact

Consumer involvement in sustainability and measurable environmental benefit

🔍MysteryAustralian Fiction

Lost Girls

Crocodile Spirit Dreaming Series, Book 4

By Graham S. Wilson

A Suspenseful Search for Truth

An Australian mystery combining psychological suspense with emotional depth. When Anne's close friend Susan vanishes, she begins tracing the final known movements of four missing girls across remote regions of Australia's Northern Territory.

Set against the backdrop of Australia's rugged northern wilderness, this novel explores themes of grief, hope, friendship, and the persistence of those who refuse to stop searching for answers.

Graham S. Wilson — Veterinarian & Author

Grew up in remote aboriginal community in Northern Territory

12 novels published exploring aboriginal culture and Outback stories

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Psychological Suspense

Layered storytelling exploring the mystery of disappearance and unanswered questions

Place & Atmosphere

Australia's remote Northern Territory creates tension and uncertainty throughout

Human Connection

Explores the lasting impact of loss and the enduring human need for closure

📖FantasyYoung Adult

The Library

Hidden Worlds and Magical Books

By J. Edward Anderson

Stories Come Alive

Ellie, a quiet girl who finds refuge in Havenwood Public Library, discovers a mysterious hidden door concealed behind the mythology shelves. This doorway leads to the Midnight Library, an extraordinary realm where stories are alive and readers become active participants in the adventures they once only imagined.

Through her first journey aboard The Sea Serpent, Ellie transforms from an invisible observer into an active hero, learning that bravery is not the absence of fear but the willingness to act despite it.

Young Adult Fantasy — Self-discovery and courage

Coming of Age — Finding strength in unexpected places

Power of Storytelling — Imagination and transformation

Enter the Library

Imagination & Wonder

A captivating story about stepping beyond the pages of books into worlds filled with adventure and mystery

Self-Discovery

Ellie transforms from overlooked to courageous through extraordinary adventures and new challenges

Magic of Books

The greatest stories are not only the ones we read, but the ones we choose to live

🌙Coming SoonContemporary Fiction

Second Chances in Brittany

Book 1 of the 6-Part Brittany Series

May 21, 2026Pre-Order on Amazon

By Anne Morenn

It's Never Too Late

Sarah looked forward to an idyllic retirement in Brittany with her husband James, but instead found herself trapped by a controlling partner. When sudden circumstances grant her an unexpected clean slate, Sarah takes control of her own destiny, discovering the quiet courage of rebuilding in the rugged beauty of the French coast.

As she uncovers secrets left behind, her influence ripples far beyond her penthouse walls, altering the lives of everyone she touches through unexpected connections and deep family ties.

Release Date: May 21, 2026

Series: Book 1 of 6-Part Brittany Series

Setting: Beautiful Brittany, France

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Power of Second Chances

No matter your stage in life, it is never too late to reclaim independence and rewrite your narrative

Healing Through Community

True recovery doesn't happen in isolation. Unexpected connections and deep family ties help us find our way home

Sense of Place

The rugged, beautiful landscape of Brittany isn't just a backdrop—it's a character shaping emotional renewal

✦FeaturedWar & Survival

Brothers Bound

A Powerful Testament to Hope and Sacrifice

The Boston Globe Breaking News - Brothers Bound by Bruce K. Berger, Vietnam War survival story

By Bruce K. Berger, Ph.D.

Survival, Sacrifice, and Unbreakable Spirit

After 14 months of brutal captivity in Vietnam, two soldiers escape. One is badly injured. Refusing to leave him behind, Buck carries Hues through a deadly jungle for seven days. Driven by loyalty, love, and sheer will, their journey becomes a powerful testament to hope, sacrifice, and the unbreakable human spirit.

Bruce K. Berger, a Vietnam veteran with the 101st Airborne Division and Professor Emeritus at the University of Alabama, brings authenticity and emotional depth to this gripping story of brotherhood forged in the darkest circumstances.

Vietnam Veteran — 101st Airborne Division

Award-Winning Author — "Fragments" poetry collection

Professor Emeritus — University of Alabama

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Survival Against Odds

A gripping account of two soldiers escaping brutal captivity and the seven-day struggle through a deadly jungle

Brotherhood & Loyalty

The unbreakable bond between soldiers forged through sacrifice and the refusal to leave anyone behind

Human Resilience

A powerful testament to hope, sacrifice, and the indomitable strength of the human spirit

📖Historical Fiction18th Century

In the School of Affliction

A Novel of Daniel Defoe

By Lee V. Evans

Uncovering the Architect of Robinson Crusoe

Few truly know the creator of Robinson Crusoe. In the School of Affliction unveils Daniel Defoe as a man of contradictions—rebel and propagandist, prisoner and spy—navigating turbulent 18th-century England where truth bends and danger lingers. A masterwork of historical fiction eight years in the making, inspired by research journeys across London and Edinburgh.

Lee V. Evans, a California-based grant writer with a lifelong passion for books, travel, and history, brings Defoe vividly to life, uncovering stories that continue to shape her evolving literary path.

Genre: Historical Fiction

Time Period: 18th-Century England

Status: Available in Print

Discover the Truth

Historical Depth

Eight years of meticulous research brings 18th-century England and Daniel Defoe to remarkable, vivid life

Complex Protagonist

Defoe emerges as a man of contradictions—rebel, propagandist, prisoner, and spy navigating danger and scandal

Truth and Deception

In a world where truth bends and one writer's voice defies all, discover the architect behind Robinson Crusoe

✦Biblical StudySpiritual Reflection

Roots of the Kingdom

Exploring Life's Biggest Questions

By Glenn L. Marx

Scripture as One Connected Narrative

Glenn L. Marx invites readers into a thought-provoking journey through Roots of the Kingdom, where hidden threads of history and faith come vividly to life. Roots of the Kingdom explores life's biggest questions about God, good, and evil through the Bible's unfolding story, revealing Scripture as one connected narrative across history.

With a storyteller's clarity and a seeker's depth, Marx explores humanity's path and the complexities of God's love. Rooted in a lifelong passion for history and biblical study, his work brings fresh perspective to timeless questions, offering insight, reflection, and a renewed sense of the bigger picture behind our world today.

Core Themes: God, good, and evil

Approach: Faith and historical reflection

Focus: God's faithfulness and desire for relationship

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God's Faithfulness

Highlighting God's enduring faithfulness throughout history and the Bible's connected narrative

Life's Biggest Questions

Exploring profound questions about God, good, evil, and humanity's purpose and path

Relationship and Restoration

God's desire for relationship with humanity and the restoration of all things through faith

✦PoetryNew & Selected

Seeking the Hook

New & Selected Poems

The Author Manuscriptia Summer 2025 cover featuring Lou Lipsitz

About the Author - Lou Lipsitz biography and notable works

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Featured in The Author Manuscriptia

Lou Lipsitz is a poet, writer, and psychotherapist whose work explores the emotional depths of the human experience with honesty, compassion, and a search for truth. Featured prominently in The Author Manuscriptia Summer 2025 and May 2026 editions, Seeking the Hook gathers the best of his two earlier collections—Cold Water and Reflections on Samson—along with eighty-five pages of new work.

These poems are especially focused on exploring aspects of the male emotional experience, including the struggle to acknowledge depth of feeling, coming to terms with loss, and the desire to find meaning in a turbulent world. With unflinching honesty and lyrical precision, Lou explores the depths of love, loss, anger, grief, and the desire for connection.

By Lou Lipsitz

"Poetry, for me, is a way of listening deeply—to the world, to others, and to the places inside ourselves we often avoid. It is how we make meaning from what we cannot put into words."

— Lou Lipsitz

Notable Works:Cold Water, Reflections on Samson, Seeking the Hook

Genre: Poetry

Pages: Approximately 200

Published: 1997

Format: Paperback & eBook

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Emotional Honesty

Unflinching exploration of love, loss, fatherhood, grief, and the male emotional experience

Search for Truth

Poetry as a way of listening deeply—to the world, to others, and to the places inside ourselves

Healing & Connection

Words that reveal truth, heal wounds, and offer a lifeline toward understanding and meaning

"He's in the boat along with crazy Hungarian aunts and Brooklyn grandfathers, but he's in the water more and more, a large fish longing for the hook of truth."

— Robert Bly

⚡Political ThrillerInternational Espionage

Cross Talk

Where Politics, Power and Survival Collide

By Terrence Allen Gilbert

Espionage, Corruption, and High-Stakes Action

Terrence Allen Gilbert is a novelist whose work blends international suspense, political intrigue, and technological realism into compelling narratives that challenge readers to look beyond the surface of global events. In Cross Talk, he crafts a fast-paced thriller spanning Dallas, Mexico, Cuba, and D.C., where politics, power, and survival collide.

Well-researched and grounded in authentic geopolitical realities, Cross Talk draws from actual events and incidents—from Mexican government corruption to U.S. foreign policy failures—weaving electronic espionage, cold war tactics, and intricate deception into a narrative where every decision carries consequences and every conversation conceals deeper truths.

Genre: Political Thriller

Settings: Dallas, Mexico, Cuba, D.C.

Themes: Espionage, corruption, technology & power

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International Intrigue

A thriller spanning multiple continents exploring corruption, drug wars, and the hidden forces that shape global affairs

Technological Realism

Electronic espionage, cold war tactics, and sophisticated surveillance weave through an authentic corporate and political landscape

High-Stakes Action

A gripping narrative where layered characters, meticulous research, and fast-paced plotting deliver genuine suspense and consequences

✦Multi-GenerationalMemoir

Middle Sisters

Six Generations of Women, One Enduring Legacy

By Marguerite Duvivier

The Strength of Women Across Generations

Marguerite Duvivier is the pen name of a former anatomic pathology academic who studied in Belgium and later continued her career in Boston, Massachusetts. Through Middle Sisters, she explores themes of family, women's lives, history, poverty, faith, and resilience with warmth and profound humanity.

A powerful multi-generational memoir inspired by secretly kept journals, Middle Sisters follows six generations of women from Belgium to America as they endure war, poverty, betrayal, illness, and heartbreak. Celebrating family bonds and the pursuit of independence, this moving saga reveals the enduring power of hope and the extraordinary strength of women.

Genre: Multi-Generational Memoir

Scope: Six generations, Belgium to America

Published: February 4, 2025 (Second Edition)

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Family Bonds

The unbreakable connections between six generations of women navigating history, hardship, and hope

Women's Resilience

Stories of strength, courage, and the enduring power of women confronting war, poverty, betrayal, and heartbreak

Legacy & Hope

The pursuit of independence and the transmission of resilience, faith, and meaning across generations

🦗Mystery SeriesCrocodile Dreamings

Search for the Lost

Mystery, Survival, and Redemption in the Australian Outback

By Graham Wilson

A Journey Through Mystery and Redemption

Graham Wilson is an acclaimed Australian author whose work transforms personal experience, Outback authenticity, and true-life inspiration into compelling literary journeys. In the Crocodile Dreamings series, Wilson combines mystery, psychological depth, and authentic Australian cultural landscape into interconnected narratives that captivate readers worldwide.

Set across Australia's Northern Territory, Search for the Lost weaves together five novels exploring mystery, survival, memory, and the search for truth. Drawing on real events, personal encounters, and decades of firsthand knowledge of the Australian Outback, Wilson delivers stories that examine trauma, justice, resilience, and the enduring consequences of hidden truths.

Genre: Mystery/Literary Fiction

Setting: Australian Outback & Northern Territory

Rating: 4.2 / 5 Stars

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The Crocodile Dreamings Collection

1. The Visitor

An English backpacker's adventure through Australia's Northern Territory, uncovering disturbing truths

2. The Victim

The discovery of a body in a remote waterhole triggers an investigation with tragic consequences

3. The Void

Isolation, trauma, and uncertainty as investigations uncover hidden struggles and secrets

4 & 5. The Vanished & The Invisible

The disappearance of young backpackers leads to personal revelations and emerging resolutions

Authentic Outback

Real landscapes, real encounters, and genuine storytelling rooted in decades of firsthand Outback knowledge

Interconnected Mystery

Five novels weaving together to explore trauma, justice, identity, and the consequences of hidden truths

Redemption & Truth

A literary exploration of survival, memory, and the search for meaning in a turbulent world

Special EditionEngineering & Strategy

Playing Blackjack Like an Engineer

Probability, strategy, and smarter play

Gritfith Review editorial feature for Playing Blackjack Like an Engineer by David A. Janover

By David A. Janover, PE

Think Like an Engineer. Play with a Plan.

David A. Janover is an engineer, educator, and award-winning author with more than three decades of experience in engineering, public service, higher education, and professional leadership.

Playing Blackjack Like an Engineer applies engineering principles, mathematics, probability, and strategic thinking to help readers make informed decisions and approach the game with confidence. The guide moves from blackjack fundamentals to betting systems, risk analysis, and money management.

Author: David A. Janover, PE, FNSPE, CFM

Genre: Strategy, mathematics & gaming

Publication date: August 12, 2024

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Probability in Practice

Use mathematical thinking and probability principles to understand the game and make better decisions.

Strategic Play

Build a systematic approach that covers fundamentals, advanced strategies, and betting systems.

Risk Awareness

Apply risk analysis and money management techniques to sharpen your approach at the table.

Political MemoirStand Journal

My Whirlwind Lives

Navigating Decades of Storms, A Political Memoir & Manifesto

By Dee Charles Knight

A Life of Resistance, Reflection, and Hope

My Whirlwind Lives traces Dee Charles Knight's awakening to the realities of war, civil rights, and social change across decades of American history. From the Vietnam era and draft resistance to campaigns for amnesty and peace, Knight's story is both deeply personal and politically urgent.

Part memoir and part manifesto, this sweeping account asks how ordinary people respond to injustice, resist the machinery of war, and keep working toward a more humane world.

Genre: Political Memoir & Manifesto

Focus: War, civil rights, activism, and peace

Edition: 2024 Edition

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Waking Up to Truth

A candid account of confronting the realities of war and the choices that follow.

A Life of Activism

Decades of organizing, resisting injustice, and campaigning for peace and amnesty.

A More Humane World

A manifesto for compassion, accountability, and sustained civic action.

Special EditionMilitary Thriller Series

The Warrior Series

Three books. One deadly truth.

By T. J. Erisman

The Battle Beyond the Battlefield

The Warrior Series is a military thriller saga about courage under fire, faith, sacrifice, and redemption. T. J. Erisman explores the battles veterans carry beyond the battlefield through suspenseful stories of duty, family, and spiritual conflict.

Across three books, the series follows a world where military suspense meets political intrigue and supernatural evil. Its characters confront loss, pressure, and difficult choices while searching for hope and a reason to keep fighting.

Author: T. J. Erisman

Genre: Military thriller

Themes: Courage, faith, family, and redemption

Explore the Series

The Awakening Core

An elite operator faces a hidden spiritual realm where darkness manipulates the highest corridors of power.

The Lost Patriots

The conflict expands across two worlds as political corruption and supernatural evil threaten a nation.

The Warrior's Blade

The saga reaches a dramatic conclusion where the warrior confronts the greatest challenge yet.

Literary ReviewHistorical Fiction

The Casualty of Regret

Every Secret Has a Story

By Lee V. Evans

A Story About Consequences, Secrets, and the Search for Truth

Lee V. Evans is a lifelong avid reader whose writing grew from a career spanning aerospace, government subcontract administration, higher education, grant writing, and creative writing.

The Casualty of Regret explores cause and effect in the aftermath of a school shooting, following the parents of the victim and the accused, a witnessing teacher, and a news reporter seeking to understand the motivations beneath the crime. Each character carries a secret and a backstory that reveals the complexity beyond the initial event.

Genre: Literary & Historical Fiction

Themes: Grief, accountability, secrets, and consequence

Published: November 15, 2025

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Beyond the Headlines

A closer look at the people and hidden histories surrounding a devastating event.

Human Complexity

Layered characters reveal how grief, fear, and private choices shape public consequences.

A Lasting Question

A reflective novel about understanding what happened and what remains afterward.

Special EditionHistorical Adventure

Caldera

Adventure, Identity, and Ancient Secrets in Mexico

By Shannon King

A Journey into the Heart of Mexico

Caldera follows Kate McKenzie as she travels to an archaeological excavation in Chiapas, Mexico, where ancient Mayan heritage, political realities, and personal history converge.

Set in the early 1980s, the novel combines archaeological intrigue with mystery, resilience, self-discovery, and a thoughtful exploration of identity, belonging, Indigenous voices, and the enduring connection between past and present.

Genre: Historical Adventure & Fiction

Setting: Chiapas, Mexico, in the early 1980s

Themes: Archaeology, identity, heritage, and belonging

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Archaeological Intrigue

An excavation deep in southern Mexico opens a doorway to mystery, history, and unexpected discovery.

Identity & Belonging

Kate’s journey challenges her assumptions and reshapes her understanding of home, family, and self.

Cultural Memory

A vivid story that respects Indigenous heritage while connecting ancient history to the present.

Special EditionMemoir & Caregiving

A Kaleidoscope of Life

A True Story of Love, Loss, and Eternal Hope

By John Murray

A story of devotion, caregiving, and hope

A Kaleidoscope of Life chronicles John Murray's extraordinary 63-year marriage to his beloved wife, Rita, and the love, faith, and resilience that sustained them through life's challenges.

During Rita's 18-year battle with Parkinson's disease, John became her full-time caregiver. With honesty and compassion, this moving memoir reflects on devotion, grief, treasured memories, and discovering purpose after loss.

Genre: Personal Memoir

Focus: Marriage, caregiving, faith, and healing

Author: John Murray

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A Lifelong Marriage

A 63-year story of devotion, partnership, and the enduring bonds of family.

The Caregiver's Journey

An honest account of the daily sacrifices, challenges, and grace of caring for a loved one.

Hope Beyond Loss

A reflection on grief, faith, healing, and finding new meaning after profound loss.

Feature StorySouthern Mystery

Small Town Lies

A Southern Mystery Beneath a Quiet Town

By Charlie Hudson

The Secrets Hidden Beneath a Quiet Town

In Small Town Lies, Charlie Hudson invites readers into the quiet Southern town of Wallington, where the shocking murder of respected journalist Gabe Thatcher sends ripples through a community that appears peaceful on the surface.

Deputy Justin Kendall discovers that solving the crime will require more than collecting evidence. Every conversation reveals another hidden relationship, forgotten memory, or carefully guarded secret. As truth and rumor separate, the mystery becomes a deeply human exploration of people and relationships, asking how well we really know those closest to us.

Genre: Southern Mystery

Setting: Wallington, a close-knit Southern town

Themes: Truth, relationships, memory, and hidden histories

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Hidden Truths

A murder investigation uncovers secrets that have shaped an entire community.

Complex Relationships

Carefully developed characters reveal the fragile bonds beneath familiar lives.

A Human Mystery

The case becomes more than a crime—it becomes a search for what people hide and why.

New York Times Book ReviewAutumn Series

Before the Grandeur

The Making of a Horsemaster

By Rusty Blackwood

A Young Man’s Journey Toward Purpose

Before the Grandeur chronicles one young man’s determined rise from poverty toward purpose, laying the emotional foundation for the acclaimed Autumn series.

Set in rural South Wood Coaster, the story follows Cyril Flynn as he discovers horsemanship, mentorship, and the discipline required to transform an uncertain beginning into a life shaped by courage, family legacy, and tradition.

Genre: Historical Coming-of-Age

Setting: Rural South Wood Coaster

Themes: Mentorship, resilience, family, and purpose

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A Life Reclaimed

A determined young man turns hardship into a path toward purpose.

The Art of Horsemanship

Mentorship and discipline reveal the making of a skilled horsemaster.

Autumn Foundations

An emotional origin story for a wider series shaped by memory and legacy.

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