Category: Upmarket

“The Monarchs” by Mark Sabbas

October 30, 2024

“The Monarchs” by Mark Sabbas is a thought-provoking and spiritual dystopian novel that takes readers on a deep, introspective journey. Set in a world devastated by war, the story follows Samuel Helen, a child born with abnormal psychic abilities and luminescent eyes that are said to be windows to the universe. His extraordinary powers of telekinesis are curious to a military facility intent on exploiting Samuel’s abilities. Yet, his journey of self-discovery, love, and the unifying power of empathy cannot be faltered no matter how far he is pushed. … More “The Monarchs” by Mark Sabbas

“Two Thousand Miles from Omaha” by S.D. Goldman

October 11, 2024

Since completing his sentence, Ryan’s life has been a series of drunken one-night stands and forgettable faces. There are plenty of women, but Ryan can’t give them what they want, not when his heart belongs to someone else. His days are spent working a factory job, where he finds comfort in the monotony of routine—anything to prevent him from thinking of her. … More “Two Thousand Miles from Omaha” by S.D. Goldman

“A World Without Trees” by Joseph Blackhurst

September 30, 2024

In “A World Without Trees,” Joseph Blackhurst weaves a gripping post-apocalyptic narrative set in New Eden, which is believed to be the last bastion of humanity. This place has a stark, arid landscape dominated by red soil. Beings referred to as angels maintain a fragile order over a society riddled with oppression. The living conditions have been dire for over one hundred and twenty years when a “Godmonster” attacked and destroyed almost all life on the planet. The angels declared that beings with red hair had tainted blood marked by the Godmonster. … More “A World Without Trees” by Joseph Blackhurst

“The Strophes of Job” by Ted Morrissey

September 19, 2024

“The Strophes of Job” by Ted Morrissey is the prequel to the author’s award-winning “Crowsong for the Stricken.” The year is 1907. A dangerous snowstorm rages across the rural Midwest, endangering the lives of a small, tight-knit religious community. Misfortune travels with the storm; two infants have decided it’s their time to enter the world, just when the roads and ability to travel become the most treacherous. … More “The Strophes of Job” by Ted Morrissey