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Book Details: Author: Han KangRelease Date: 5th November 2015Series: Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Horror, PhilosophicalFormat: E-book Pages: 192 pagesPublisher: Portobello BooksBlurb:WINNER OF THE 2024 NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE WINNER OF THE INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE ‘A strange, painfully tender exploration of the brutality of desire indulged and the fatality of desire ignored… Exquisite’ Eimear McBride Yeong-hye…
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Welcome to the TRB Lounge. Today, we are featuring John Hempstock for their latest release, The Awakening — Book 1 of The Sleeping King Trilogy. Book: The Awakening — Book 1 of The Sleeping King Trilogy by John HempstockAuthor: John HempstockPublication Date: 2026Publisher: John HempstockPages: Genre: Epic Fantasy / Dark FantasyAvailable in: Ebook, Paperback, HardcoverFor Readers who enjoyed: Brandon Sanderson (The Way…
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Book Details: Author: Lord Hugo Dastardly Release Date: 17 April 2026Series: Genre: Political satireFormat: E-book Pages: 225 pagesPublisher: Blurb:She gave him everything.He gave her January 6.What would you do if you caught the eye of the most powerful man in the world?His dealmaking skills are legendary. His prowess with the ladies is well-documented in court…
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Book Details: Author: Tom Lysaght Release Date: 22 May 2026Series: Genre: Religious Mystery, Political Thriller, SuspenseFormat: E-book Pages: 414 pagesPublisher: Pan y Paz PressBlurb:She uncovered a secret that powerful men will kill to protect.Former nun Dr. Jackie McBride once sought heaven. Now, as an astrophysicist, she searches the heavens for truth.When Jackie uncovers collusion between the…
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Book Details: Author: Emmanuel Carlos St. OmerRelease Date: 6 May 2026Series: Genre: African American Literary FictionFormat: E-book Pages: 169 pagesPublisher: -Blurb:This is not just a book.This is a Cinematic Reggae Novel Experience.Set in the heart of the Caribbean, Radical Son Back to Roots is a powerful fusion of storytelling, music, and cultural truth. Through vivid imagery, unforgettable…
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Welcome to the TRB Lounge. Today, we are featuring author Tom Lysaght for his latest release, THE FATIMA FILE: The Case of the Missing Millennium. About The Author Tom Lysaght Raised Irish-Catholic in Brooklyn, Harvard graduate Tom Lysaght has written some 30 plays in both English and Spanish. His Off-Broadway play, Nobody…
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Book Details: Author: Scott Zimmerman Release Date: 20 April 2026Series: Genre: Historical Fiction, ThrillerFormat: E-book Pages: 371 pagesPublisher: Kostya PublishingBlurb:He survived genocide. Nazis. Stalin. Now he’s being hunted.Kostya is a Ukrainian boy who endures brutal Nazi forced labor, Allied bombings, and Stalin’s enslavement in the Ural Mountains. When WWII ends, the danger doesn’t. He’s sent…
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Book Details: Author: Jae Darcy Release Date: 1 May 2026Series: Genre: Young-Adult, Science-Fiction, Dystopia, CyberpunkFormat: E-book Pages: 407 pagesPublisher: Pomegranate Seed PressBlurb:In 2164, reality is something you can buy. The wealthy live online in a gleaming virtual world wired directly into their bodies from birth. Those left outside keep the lights on in an abandoned…
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Book Details: Author: Tara HodgsonRelease Date: 15 October 2025Series: Genre: Young-Adult, Psychological ThrillerFormat: E-book Pages: 366 pagesPublisher: http://www.tarahodgson.caBlurb:When the volleyball hits the floor mere inches from Reese’s hands, her dreams of playingcollege ball shatter.After consecutive failures on the court, in the classroom, and in her relationships, she’s doneplaying the part of perfect daughter, perfect…
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Welcome to the TRB Lounge. Today, we are featuring Scott Zimmerman for their latest release, KOSTYA. Book: KOSTYA: Inspired by a True StoryAuthor: Scott ZimmermanPublication Date: 20 April 2026Publisher: Kostya PublishingPages: 371Genre: Historical Fiction/ThrillerAvailable Formats: ebook, paperback, hardbackFact: Western media knows very little about the horrific genocide in Ukraine in 1932. Additionally, this…
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Welcome to the TRB Lounge. Today, we are featuring Jae Darcy for their latest release, Extropia. Book: ExtropiaAuthor: Jae DarcyPublication Date: 1 May 2026Publisher: Pomegranate Seed PressPages: 416Genre: Young-Adult, Dystopia, Science-FictionAvailable Formats: Kindle ebook, trade paperbackFor Readers who Enjoyed: Feed by M.T. Anderson, Warcross by Marie Lu, Uglies by Scott Westerfeld, Ready Player One by Ernest Cline,…
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Welcome to the TRB Lounge. Today, we are featuring Tom Lysaght for their latest release, The Fatima File: The Case of the Missing Millennium. Book: THE FATIMA FILE: The Case of the Missing MillenniumAuthor: Tom Lysaght Publication Date: 12 May 2026Publisher: -Pages: 416Genre: Religious Mystery, Political Thriller, SuspenseAvailable Formats: Ebook and PaperbackFor Readers who Enjoyed: About…
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Book Details: Author: A.B. AcharyaRelease Date: 2 March 2026Series: Juggernaut Series (Book #1)Genre: Medical Conspiracy ThrillerFormat: E-book Pages: 334 pagesPublisher: -Blurb:He came to fix the world’s most dangerous drug. The drug had other plans.Narin Roy is writing his confession in a police interrogation room, and the only thing keeping him calm is the drug…
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Welcome to the TRB Lounge. Today, we are featuring Andrew Beardmore for their latest release, The Strains of Malice. Book: The Strains of MaliceAuthor: Andrew BeardmorePublication Date: 28/2/2025Publisher: Ryelands Books (an imprint of Halsgrove Publishing) Pages: 397Genre: Epic FantasyAvailable Formats: Ebook and PaperbackFor Readers who Enjoyed: Cold Sanctuary (Book Two of The Nessemiah). Many…
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Book Details: Author: Holly B. Gutwillinger Release Date: 14 February 2026Series: Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Animal FictionFormat: E-book Pages: 264 pagesPublisher: Ramblings From The Little Shed PublishingBlurb:Renley Nelsen’s life is unravelling. She’s caught between midlife melancholy, her sons have drifted away, and her mother’s mind is slipping beyond reach.Sully, the youngest in a pack of abandoned…
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Book Details: Author: Robert A. WalkerRelease Date: November 1, 2023Series: The Legends of Baelon (Book #1)Genre: Fantasy, AdventureFormat: E-book Pages: 311 pagesPublisher: –Blurb:“One must be careful practicing deception. The easiest to deceive will always be one’s self.”The skilled thieves of the Takers Guild plot to overthrow the kingdoms of Baelon, but when their plans are thwarted by…
Welcome to the TRB Lounge. Today, we are featuring author Raphael Pondfor his latest release, Bell Tower. Book: Bell TowerAuthor: Raphael PondPublication date: February 18, 2025Genres: Science Fiction Thriller, Magical Realism, Hard Science Fiction, Dystopia Page Count: 304 pagesPublisher: Vine Leaves Press About the Book In a future where one phrase can heal any pain, there exists…
Today, we roll out the red carpet for the amazing Raphael Pond, who is about to unveil the beautiful cover of his new science-fiction dystopian thriller, Bell Tower. Presenting… About the Book In a future where one phrase can heal any pain, there exists a meditation unlike any other: Solosis. It’s a practice that forms an…
Book Details: Author: Andrew Goliszek Release Date: December 16, 2024Series: Genre: Historical Fiction, General Fiction, Women’s FictionFormat: E-book Pages: 342 pagesPublisher: Wild Rose PressBlurb:During Stalin’s brutal reign of terror, Janek, a Polish soldier, and his wife, Wanda, endure the horrors of Soviet labor camps and Siberian gulags as World War II rages across Europe. While millions perish, they…
Welcome to TRB Lounge! We’re thrilled to host author Robert A. Walker today, who will be unveiling an intriguing excerpt from their new fantasy series, The Legend of Baelon, Six Moons, Seven Gods. Dive in and get an exclusive sneak peek into the intriguing world they’ve crafted in their latest work! About the Book Six…
Welcome to TRB Lounge! We’re thrilled to host author Andrew Goliszek today, who will be unveiling an intriguing excerpt from their new fantasy series, Like Embers in the Night. Dive in and get an exclusive sneak peek into the intriguing world they’ve crafted in their latest work! About the Book Like Embers in the Night…
Welcome to the TRB Lounge. Today, we are featuring author Robert A. Walker for his book, Six Moons, Seven Gods. Book: Six Moons, Seven GodsAuthor: Robert A. WalkerPublication Date: November 1, 2023Genres: Fantasy, AdventurePage Count: 305 pagesPublisher: – About the Book “One must be careful practicing deception. The easiest to deceive will always be one’s…
Welcome to the TRB Lounge. Today, we are featuring author Andrew Goliszek for his latest release, Like Embers in the Night. Book: Like Embers in the NightAuthor: Andrew GoliszekPublication date: December 16, 2024Genres: Historical Fiction, General Fiction, Women’s FictionPage Count: 333 pagesPublisher: Wild Rose Press, NY About the Book During Stalin’s brutal reign of terror, Janek,…
The Rebirth by V.P. Evans follows police consultant Mark and reclusive author Jason, whose lives intertwine after a murder, leading to a suspenseful quest for redemption in Chicago.
Today, we roll out the red carpet for the amazing Andrew Goliszek, who is about to unveil the beautiful cover of his historical fiction novel, Like Embers in the Night. Presenting… About the Book During Stalin’s brutal reign of terror, Janek, a Polish soldier, and his wife, Wanda, endure the horrors of Soviet labor camps…
Welcome to the TRB Lounge. Today, we are featuring author Lisa A. Moore for her latest release, Whispers of the Selkie. Book: Whispers of the Selkie Author: Lisa A. MoorePublication date: January 21, 2025Genres: Urban Fantasy, Mystical Realism, Contemporary FantasyPage Count: 306 pagesPublisher: – About the Book Some secrets refuse to stay buried-especially when the…
The Rebirth by V.P. Evans follows police consultant Mark and reclusive author Jason, whose lives intertwine after a murder, leading to a suspenseful quest for redemption in Chicago.
The Rebirth by V.P. Evans follows police consultant Mark and reclusive author Jason, whose lives intertwine after a murder, leading to a suspenseful quest for redemption in Chicago.
The Rebirth by V.P. Evans follows police consultant Mark and reclusive author Jason, whose lives intertwine after a murder, leading to a suspenseful quest for redemption in Chicago.
Andrew Lafleche’s poetry collection, MedEvac, explores trauma through personal experiences of combat, loss, and healing, offering raw honesty and introspection, making it a deeply impactful read for those familiar with hardship.
Days of Fury, by Andrew Masseurs, is a gripping dystopian tale in which characters face relentless dangers and moral dilemmas in a post-apocalyptic world that challenges their very humanity.
Eric D. Goodman’s “Faraway Tables” is a poetry collection, reflecting on human experiences amidst the Covid pandemic, blending the personal and geopolitical, celebrating life’s moments with vivid imagery and emotional depth.
Days of Fury, by Andrew Masseurs, is a gripping dystopian tale in which characters face relentless dangers and moral dilemmas in a post-apocalyptic world that challenges their very humanity.
“Simon Grey and the Curse of the Dragon God” by Charles Kowalski is an adventurous historical fantasy where Simon and Oyuki confront challenges in a magical, hostile Japan while seeking survival and allies.
In “Lost Reflections,” Felicity grapples with her dangerous feelings for Cain, a captivating vampire, caught in a whirlwind of romance and violence. As vengeful vampires and zombies close in, she faces a chilling dilemma: is her love genuine or merely a consequence of Cain’s intoxicating venom? Stakes have never been higher.
“Lost Orbit” by Peter Osterlund follows Doctor Reed Doyle, a flawed and sarcastic Planetologist tasked by the corrupt Cosmos Order to uncover Earth’s mysterious disappearance. Set in the bustling metropolis planet Haple, the fast-paced sci-fi adventure blends suspense and humor as Reed confronts his dark past and high stakes, including imprisonment on Eion.
In “Lost Reflections,” Felicity grapples with her dangerous feelings for Cain, a captivating vampire, caught in a whirlwind of romance and violence. As vengeful vampires and zombies close in, she faces a chilling dilemma: is her love genuine or merely a consequence of Cain’s intoxicating venom? Stakes have never been higher.
Book Details: Author: Tony JaehrlingRelease Date: March 19, 2024Series: Betrayal (Book #1)Genre: FantasyFormat: E-book Pages: pagesPublisher: Peter Anthony JaehrlingBlurb:Lorynthia: From the Western Sea to the Badlands, and from the Dragon Mountains to the Red Desert live a diverse people who, for thirty years, have enjoyed a tentative peace. King Rhyman Thimpor united them, holding them together by…
Book Details: Author: Melanie Nowak Release Date: July 3, 2008; Re-release: September 20, 2024 Series: Almost Human TrilogyGenre: Paranormal Romance Fantasy (Very character-driven, with humor, drama, angst, romance & action)Format: E-book Pages: 353 pagesPublisher: WoodWitchDame Publications; 2nd editionBlurb:Shy Felicity never expected to attract the attention of a handsome young man… or a vampire, but if she can keep…
In today’s uncertain financial climate, investors are constantly seeking ways to safeguard their wealth and ensure financial stability. One of the most effective strategies is investing in precious metals—specifically silver. While gold often dominates the conversation, silver offers unique advantages that make it a smart choice for both new and seasoned investors. This guide explores…
Today, we are featuring Siff Braghor, from Herald Petrel by Strange Seawolf, for our Character Interview feature. The Interview Welcome to TRB! We are really excited to have you over. Please give our readers a brief introduction about yourself before we begin. *stares at you for a moment as if she is trying to see the bottom…
Book Details: Author: Mason S. Haynie Release Date: July 13, 2024Series:Genre: Dystopian, Dark FictionFormat: E-book Pages: 276 pagesPublisher: –Blurb:There are secrets we must learn to exist. After the devastation at The Kolosaio, a wounded Ecclesia and the fledgling community of Profana must discover unique means of staying alive in their shared desert wasteland. Can they heal the scars of…
Today, we are featuring Rafaela Louise Sanchez Gomez aka Raffi, from Herald Petrel by Strange Seawolf, for our Character Interview feature. The Interview Welcome to TRB! We are really excited to have you over. Please— Oh, I am also very excited to be here. Like: big time! I got so many questions for you. Like, how is…
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Book Details: Author: Scott Zimmerman Release Date: 20 April 2026Series: Genre: Historical Fiction, ThrillerFormat: E-book Pages: 371 pagesPublisher: Kostya PublishingBlurb:He survived genocide. Nazis. Stalin. Now he’s being hunted.Kostya is a Ukrainian boy who endures brutal Nazi forced labor, Allied…
Book Details: Author: Jae Darcy Release Date: 1 May 2026Series: Genre: Young-Adult, Science-Fiction, Dystopia, CyberpunkFormat: E-book Pages: 407 pagesPublisher: Pomegranate Seed PressBlurb:In 2164, reality is something you can buy. The wealthy live online in a gleaming virtual world wired…
Book Details: Author: Tara HodgsonRelease Date: 15 October 2025Series: Genre: Young-Adult, Psychological ThrillerFormat: E-book Pages: 366 pagesPublisher: http://www.tarahodgson.caBlurb:When the volleyball hits the floor mere inches from Reese’s hands, her dreams of playingcollege ball shatter.After consecutive failures on the…
Welcome to the TRB Lounge. Today, we are featuring Scott Zimmerman for their latest release, KOSTYA. Book: KOSTYA: Inspired by a True StoryAuthor: Scott ZimmermanPublication Date: 20 April 2026Publisher: Kostya PublishingPages: 371Genre: Historical Fiction/ThrillerAvailable Formats: ebook, paperback,…
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