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Set in 1941 East Tennessee, Hymns of Blue Hollow by Kemma MarShall follows Esther Primm as she seeks refuge at a secluded estate, where opening her heart to new attachments means risking everything. Selected for Midwest Book Review's October 2026 issue, this riveting historical romance explores love, grief, and survival in the American South.
The story of the world of Olote continues in Bertron Hamill's upcoming release, The Reckoning of Olote, Tilfraes of Olote, Selections. In this book he relates the tale of the Wandering Son, a royal prince in exile and the Tilfraes of the Seasons, covering the siblings who manage the seasons of Olote.
There are many fantasies about the ocean and each opens new views on the lore of the depths. In Sea Tales of Felae, Descent, a whole new twist on an ocean fantasy is presented.
For all who love Lord of the Rings, Silmarillion and the Hobbit, you will love this first epic fantasy by Bertron Hamill. Much of his writing style is reflective of J.R.R. Tolkien and this book takes fantasy to a whole new level.
Stress in Plants: The Hidden Half by Rishikesh Upadhyay provides an overview of the challenges of increasing crop or agricultural productivity to meet the deman…
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