A Tale of Prima Facie

Murder. Deception. Abandonment.

Mila Taylor is a commander in the Chicago Detective’s Bureau. The recent murder of Sullivan Maxwell, a local bookstore owner, leaves Mila with little detail and no obvious suspects. Mila’s initial investigation leads her to Davis Parks, the former partner of Sullivan, and a search for a woman that none of Sullivan’s family and friends have ever met.

Growing up on the outskirts of Chicago, in Sycamore, Mila’s family life was chaotic at best. Raised by her father, after her mother’s passing, Mila and her sister were left fending for themselves, until a disturbing event sent her on an unexpected path.

Through years of working on the police force and then the Detective’s Bureau, Mila built a credible career on solving cold cases. However, as her current case evolves, Mila is confronted with the twisted and terrifying secrets buried within the recesses of a merciless and sadistic mind.

The Sea of Stars Beneath Our Eyes

Beneath a sea of stars, a journey of love and heartbreak unfolds. This is a story of finding oneself amidst life’s challenges, where a path of flowers and thorns leads to self-discovery. These pages give voice to the unspoken feelings that battle within, revealing the beauty in every emotion. And through the healing scars, a path home finally emerges.

“At its birth and to its fall, we are all connected to each of them.” She pointed at the sky. “Do you know… we could find them in our eyes when they’re lost?” She paused and smiled. “For they are us and we are them.” She tilted her to the side.

The stars.

Suddenly, the whole sky breathed above her eyes. They sang and danced gracefully that it stole his breath away.

So ethereal.

They were as if—
A whole universe
Eagerly waiting with open arms
To welcome who she is becoming.

Young Vincent

Young Vincent offers a sweeping and intimate exploration of the life and loves of poet Edna St. Vincent Millay, tracing her journey from a latchkey child to a defiant Vassar graduate and literary icon. In this compelling work, Hood masterfully blends fact with imagination to present a uniquely personal portrayal of Millay’s creative process, gritty personal struggles, extraordinary strokes of luck, and her complex bisexual romantic life. Drawing from first-hand interviews with her sister Norma, lover Catherine Filene Shouse, and other close friends, as well as the poet’s letters, journals, and poems, this book vividly captures the essence of Millay’s remarkable world.

Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, Millay’s story resonates with the challenges of our own tenuous times. The forces that sought to stifle free expression, limit opportunities, and deny civil rights echo through history, allowing modern readers to better understand Millay’s transformative era of groundbreaking art and technology. Through her struggles to reconcile her bold nature with the rigid constraints of her society, Millay becomes a timeless companion, inspiring empathy and reflection in today’s rapidly changing world.

Har Megiddon

Damien planned a night out with his friends, but his father is murdered, and they’re running for their lives. Their only hope: find a woman named Mira. After finding her, they learn trouble has been brewing for a year. Their mysterious enemies track them down, and they flee to the place that links all the chaos: Har Megiddon dyson swarm. While there, they ‘fit in like tourists’ and covertly try to figure out what’s going on. Their cover story gives them a reason to enjoy some night-life, but when they start getting close to answers, their progress is slowed by friendly, but uncooperative, administrators. Danger mounts, and they learn it’s not just their lives at stake, the events unfolding around them threaten to plunge their benevolent Empire into a war that could destroy everything.

The Musician’s Brain

“As in his earlier novel, The Players Brain, Love and Soccer, Antonio exercises his natural gift of translating hermetic neuroscientific concepts into colloquial language without belittling them for the sake of simplicity. Readers will be taken to the edge where fiction meets reality, pointing to the infinite possibilities now within our reach to give life back to legions of people who have lost all hope and, worse, their dignity. The Musician’s Brain is an ode to music, faith, and creativity.”

– Dr. Ricardo de Oliveira.

Maestro João Carlos Martins demonstrates resilience and a deep love for music throughout his more than 70-year career as a successful musician, sharing his journey of overcoming Musician’s Dystonia.

The Illusion Factor

The illusionist Ivan Ellzey is a former government intelligence agent turned self-employed security specialist. Now, he advises businesses on protecting their corporate intelligence. But Ivan has a darker side – he’s also a gun-for-hire specialist. His wife once dubbed him “neither here nor there,” a description that fits his shadowy existence perfectly.When his former mentor and boss, Fulton Andrews, becomes embroiled in domestic and international chicanery and comes under investigation by the Justice Department, Ivan finds himself caught in the web of scrutiny by association.In The Illusion Factor, bodies begin to surface – but the question remains: did all of them truly die?

A Journey of Finding the Light Through the Dark

Embark on a powerful journey of self-discovery with A Journey of Finding the Light Through the Dark. In this moving and introspective book, we follow a person’s path through the darkness as they struggle to find their way in a world filled with lies and deceit.

As they search for answers and meaning, they come to realize that the truth has always been there, hidden just beneath the surface. Along the way, they must confront their own fears and doubts and learn to let go of the past in order to embrace a brighter future.

Through this inspiring and heartfelt journey, readers will be uplifted and inspired to find their own light in the darkness. Whether you are searching for meaning in your own life or simply looking for a story of hope and redemption, A Journey of Finding the Light Through the Dark is a must-read.

Inside the Grotto

The 1940s and 50s were an era of profound change, a period bridging the aftermath of war to a new and expanding epoch of conflicting values. In the midst of this transformative time, Katie and Carson, along with their two distinctly different daughters, find themselves navigating the tumultuous currents of these reactionary years. While Carson confronts his own personal battles, Katie endeavors to steady her family’s ship amidst these shifting tides. Serendipitous encounters with two enigmatic strangers bring unexpected turns to their journey, as they all strive to keep their family united in an era marked by rigid stigmas and social upheavals. This story delicately weaves together themes of secrets, betrayal, and passionate resolve, celebrating the enduring resilience of the human spirit. It’s a poignant narrative of a family’s struggle and triumph in a time of sweeping change.

James the Games

Join James and his vibrant group of friends in the dazzling city as they navigate heartbreak, cherish friendship, and embark on a transformative quest of self-discovery.

Through laughter, delicious cuisine, and the allure of the city lights, they find solace, challenge gender norms, and embrace the true essence of authenticity.

An unforgettable adventure awaits in James the Games.

Live a Great Story: Dancing Through the Rain

They were real people; you can read about them in the author’s first non-fiction novel titled A Boy And His Comet: Dancing Through the Rain. Eventually they would pass away. But with a love and a faith so strong, so committed, so undeniably right for each other, they find themselves together again. You will adore this love story between two people, the author’s dynamic writing style, and unique perspective on this fictional spinoff of a true-life story. An intriguing story that you will find yourself immersed and invested in between two worlds – the real story, and the next real story to come.

Nature’s Lawyer

Nature’s Lawyer follows the journey of Rafael, a 21-year-old law student at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil. By morning, he studies law; by afternoon, he works as a cashier at a lottery agency. But his sharp mind is increasingly troubled by the dire warnings of rising global temperatures and the environmental destruction threatening the Amazon rainforest.

Instead of lush trees, Rafael discovers vast pastures carved out for the greedy expansion of cattle farming. As he grapples with doubt and fear, he uncovers unsettling truths that forever change his perspective on the world – and his own role in it.

In this thought-provoking and compelling novel, Ramiro Castilho Simon delivers a story that will make readers laugh, reflect, and hope. Can Rafael’s determination and creativity make a difference, or is the world already beyond saving?

The Shout of the Phoenix

The Shout of the Phoenix is the dramatic unraveling suspense story of Angel, a bisexual man who from the initial frame, dies. Before his death, he was a sexual addict who had it all, fame, power, lovers, prestige, and the expectation of a massive inheritance. After his death, and upon being given a second chance at life he ultimately loses it all, falls from grace, and encounters powerful opponents and adverse difficulties that ultimately force him to undergo an internal as well as an external spiritual journey that takes place in New York, India, Africa, and Greece.

Along the way and as a result of his tragic accident and traumatic HIV diagnosis, he fails to remember a very key piece of this intricate puzzle, whose answers lie in a mysterious book that slowly unravels a big reveal for a story that goes back and forward between the present, past and future. Mixed with the search for his true love, posing philosophical questions with the surrounding beautiful scenarios, and in conjunction with his best friend Kathleen’s similar fate, everything comes full circle in the poetic finale.