Newsletter for June 2025

Featured Books

Daughter of Mars is Book 3 of the Maps Private Value thriller series. The novel is unique in using fiction to raise awareness of fake pharmaceuticals containing illicit fentanyl:

2029. Fentanyl, nitazene, captagon and synthetic poisons kill millions. As the body count grows, frustrated value engineer Rave Maps takes direct action infiltrating drug labs and cartel strongholds. Canadian NC3 cybercrime agency chief Kate Tong urges Rave to pull herself together and join the first tourist excursion to Mars aboard a Chinese ship serving as Tong's eyes and ears. The journey provides Rave one desperate chance to destroy her Digital Twin before game-changing AI technology falls into the wrong hands.

Rave cannot rest until she untangles her twisted inner spiritual terrain, racing from Mallorca to Steamboat Springs, Shanghai, and Cozumel before departing Hainan Island for Mars. Personal monsters stand at the door everyday waiting for her to invite them in for tea and a conversation.

Would you open that door?
 

The Matriarch Messiah (Mystery of the Matriarchs Book 2) by Maxime Trencavel

Logline: In a world teetering on the brink of nuclear war, a devout Kurdish woman, a charismatic editor, and an ambitious archaeologist race to unlock an ancient prophecy that could save humanity - but only if one of them is willing to make the ultimate sacrifice.

Synopsis:
Six months after their harrowing search for the black object in "The Matriarch Matrix," Zara, a devout Kurdish woman, finds herself thrust into the spotlight. Heralded as the next messiah by the Russian oligarch Alexander Murometz, her name echoes across the globe as the world searches for answers in a time of turmoil. But Zara, plagued by her past and her troubled relationship with Peter, an American editor she had come to love, is unsure of her role in this new world order.

Enter Rachel, a brilliant Israeli Torah historian, who has been tasked with refuting Zara's claims of divine inspiration. Rachel is a woman driven by her own personal quest to uncover the secrets of her family's history and the truth behind the ancient goddess Asherah. Her research leads her to discoveries that could rewrite biblical history and change the course of global affairs.

Meanwhile, Peter, still grappling with the aftermath of his near-death experience and the emotional turmoil of Zara's disappearance, finds himself caught in a love triangle. He carries a deep affection for Zara, but he is drawn to Rachel's unwavering intellect and shared passion for uncovering the truth. Their search for the "blue cavern," an ancient sanctuary said to hold immense power, becomes a race against time as the world teeters on the brink of nuclear war.

As the lines between ancient prophecy and modern-day reality blur, Zara, Peter, and Rachel are pulled into a breathtaking adventure where ancient myths and cutting-edge technology collide. They must navigate a world of political intrigue, hidden agendas, and dangerous conspiracies to find the truth about the blue cavern and the mythical black object that holds the key to saving humanity.

Deadly Vision by T.D. Severin

A revolutionary medical breakthrough. A technology, so advanced, people will kill to prevent its discovery.

Dr. Taylor Abrahms, rising above his troubled past, is an expert in the burgeoning field of Medical Virtual Reality. A gifted researcher, he's created an experimental fusion of virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and microsurgery that will revolutionize the way surgery is performed. With the Virtual Heart Project (VHP), Taylor can enter a virtual recreation of his patient's beating heart and perform critical, life-saving surgery entirely within the realm of virtual reality. But in the political war zone of San Francisco University Medical Center, not everyone is thrilled.

With a health care crisis threatening to bankrupt the nation, advanced biotechnology is a flashpoint in health care reform. Taylor's research is scapegoated and he finds himself caught between warring factions in medicine and politics that will do anything to shut his project down, a battle that rages all the way to an upcoming Presidential election. Soon, Taylor finds himself the target of nonstop attacks: the destruction of his career, scientific sabotage, and murder, as those associated with the Virtual Heart Project are killed, one by one.

Fighting for his medical career and eventually his life, Deadly Vision tells the tale of Taylor's battle against overwhelming odds, political machinations, sabotage and murder, to bring this modern technology to reality and save the life of someone he loves.

The Divine Adventure:  Time and Eternity:  A Unique Conversation by Zelise

If God is eternal, why does our universe appear to have a beginning?

This apparent contradiction has challenged human understanding for millennia. In this thought-provoking sequel to "The Divine Adventure: Why We Exist," Zelise explores the relationship between time and eternity through an illuminating dialogue that unfolds revelation after revelation.

What if our fundamental assumptions about both time and eternity were incomplete? What if the paradox itself points toward a more profound truth hiding in plain sight?

Drawing on her unique background in both law and ministry, Zelise guides readers through a logical yet inspiring journey that challenges conventional thinking and offers unexpected insights into the very nature of existence. Each chapter builds toward discoveries that reframe our understanding of cosmic purpose and our place within it.

"The Divine Adventure: Time and Eternity" doesn't just pose questions—it unveils a coherent framework where ancient paradoxes dissolve and new possibilities emerge.

Join the conversation and experience for yourself the moments of clarity that transform complexity into elegant understanding.

This handbook is intended as a reference aid for both teachers and students of English. It concentrates all the relevant information related to a specific subject in a few charts, helping the user spot the important issues at a glance, including examples and main exceptions.

Divided into four parts —Phonetics, Grammar, Vocabulary, and Etymology— the user will discover why many “irregular” verbs are not so irregular, why English spelling is not as chaotic as it seems, and how easy it is to enrich your vocabulary with hundreds of words by just paying attention to roots and affixes all in charts and tables.

 

Clover's life is a beautiful mess, and she's not quite sure how to untangle it. With the loss of her mother at birth and a grandmother slipping into the fog of dementia, Clover feels crushed under the weight of all that has been lost. Add to this the heartbreak of losing her platonic soulmate, Elliot, in a tragic accident, and you have a recipe for a walk on the wild side of grief.

Enter Reese, the college bestie, spirited yoga studio owner with a knack for quirky pep talks and a rebel heart straight out of a rock band. When Reese encourages Clover to take an escapade to Franklin—an enchanting town where coffee flows freely and friendships spark like fireworks—Clover is thrown into a whirlwind of unexpected connections, including Sadie, a kind-hearted single mom with a penchant for dark roast, and Everett, Elliot’s younger brother who is just as charming (if not cheeky!).

Facing life-altering decisions while haunted by ghostly glimpses of Elliot, Clover begins to question everything. Should she step into the light of a new yoga studio with Reese or return to the familiarity of family in Savannah, or take an unlikely path entirely new to her? And what about that doppelgänger who seems to have stepped right out of her dreams?

As Clover slowly reclaims her laughter, navigates the complex threads of friendship, and unearths a budding romance, she discovers that healing is less about moving on and more about creating a life that feels true to her heart. Can she find the courage to embrace the uncertainties, or will fear of loss keep her tethered to the past?

Join Clover as she learns to dance between heartbreak and the sweet embrace of new beginnings—after all, sometimes the best wingman is the one that stirs your soul.

 

Margaret was afraid of her murderous husband. She never knew that her fate would lie with the genetically modified cougars and their human agents that occupied the land to the far north. A chance encounter with an enigmatic man gives her the confidence to take matters into her own hands and she embarks on a perilous journey she never imagined she’d take.

“SAFE HAVEN is a snappy steampunk thriller …  its greatest strength is a deeply human premise … Margaret’s story is gripping because it’s simply relatable … the narrative itself is often full of joy … The emotional arc here—recognizing beauty in the world, and building up the courage to pursue one’s freedom—is both the spine of the narrative and also the great joy of reading this book.”  --Indiereader  4.2 stars

Book Giveaways for June

Win a copy of Murder Takes a Vacation by Laura Lippman.  All you have to do is click on the book cover below.  It will take you to the main page.   Look for the giveaway on the left.  Follow the instructions listed.

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