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Recent Reviews
Ironcraft by Pedro Gabriel
Giants war in this Genesis-style mythological fantasy.
Absence by Kaye Park Hinckley
Absence will chill you with the stark reminder that human beings are not just bodies, but souls whose spiritual influence cannot be suppressed, even when the bodies have gone missing.
Love, Treachery, and Other Terrors by Katharine Campbell
This quirky, fairytale fantasy is a fun and amusing read with a serious moral backbone.
For the Sake of His Sorrowful Passion: Praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet with Scripture and Art by Meggie K. Daly
Awaken your imagination with prayer
Breach! by Corinna Turner
Isaiah’s got a T-rex size problem, but this time, it’s not a dinosaur.
Treason by Dena Hunt
When the Queen Elizabeth’s agents are sent to investigate a small town, Protestant & Catholic alike must work together to avert tragedy.
Finnian and the Seven Mountains (Vol. 1) by Philip Koslowski, Michael Lavoy, and Jim Fern
Join Finnian as his quest for a legendary sword takes him to the monks of Skellig Michael, a real life inspiration for the Jedi temple.
Do Carpenters Dream of Wooden Sheep? by Corinna Turner
A poignant retelling of the Holy Family in a cyberpunk universe.
Champion of Valdeor by Sandralena Hanley
Fed up with modern 1st person, present tense narratives bursting with ‘hip’ characters? Look no further!
The Boy Who Knew (Friends in High Places: Carlo Acutis) by Corinna Turner
Faced with his death, a fifteen-year-old learns how to live through the wisdom of Blessed Carlo Acutis.
Anno Domini 2064 by Jacob Clearfield
Mark is happy serving the Party of the Golden Republic, but when he discovers God, he risks losing everything.
Night Prayer by Brother Bernard Seif, SMC, Ed.D., DNM
The Motto Suaviter Sed Fortiter (Gentle But Strong) informs this historical mystery novel about the founding of the Salesian spiritual family and its various branches.
Heavenly Hosts: Eucharistic Miracles for Kids by Kathryn Griffin Swegart, O.F.S.
Teach your children about the real presence through these short bedtime stories.
The Fire of Eden (The Harwood Mysteries Book 3) by Antony Barone Kolenc
The mystery of a stolen treasure might hold the key to Xan’s discernment about whether God is calling him to the priesthood or to Lucy.
The Light of Tara by John Desjarlais
As the power of Rome crumbles, a teenage St. Patrick must decide between his home and sacrificing himself for those who had enslaved him.
Books to Deepen Your Lent
Whatever your needs or tastes these books explore the Lenten themes of repentance, confession and renewal.
Climb the Tree by Michael Bertrand
Investigations into a haunted suburban community mixes the fun of Stranger Things with the other-worldly sense of Tales from the Loop and the madness of House of Leaves.
The Haunted Cathedral by Antony Barone Kolenc
Xan is finally bringing his parent’s killer to justice, yet his guardian monk insists he must forgive the murderer