Today's Featured Books— Spotlight

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Get the highly rated The Threshold Book 1

Dead Reckoning is Book One of The Threshold — a literary military science fiction tetralogy of duty, complicity, and the cost of survival.

The war is twenty months old. The Federation has lost too many ships and too many worlds. The rebel colonies are not breaking.

Captain Jonas Kade commands the Federation's newest carrier — and a sealed cargo hold the Admiralty refuses to discuss. His orders, when they come, are signed by men with the authority to end the war in a single afternoon. The decision they have placed in his hands is one no commander in two centuries has been asked to make.

Commander Stellan Rowe is in the path of that decision. He fights for the colonies because the Federation went one war too far. He fights for a wife and three children on Velan, who only know that he is far away. He does not yet know that the man crossing the void toward him has been given a weapon his side cannot answer.

Both men were Federation officers once. Both men know the code. You do not abandon your ship. You do not fire on those who cannot fire back.

The code is about to fail.

Dead Reckoning is Book One of The Threshold — a literary military science fiction tetralogy of duty, complicity, and the cost of survival. From $8.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

About the Author - Daniel E Mashmann

I am an indie novelist based in Maine, crafting narratives across epic fantasy, military science fiction, and alternate history. My work explores the brutal intersections of power and survival. Following a personal reinvention after my mother's passing, I transitioned a lifelong private dedication to world-building into a serious professional career. My stories capture the impossible choices people must make when their worlds fracture, examining the systems and human failings that define us.

Mori Quinn and the Coffin Game

A spooky middle grade fantasy about friendship, courage, and facing your fears.

Moribeth Quinn doesn’t fit in.

So when her parents drop her off at summer camp, Mori expects the worst—lonely days, awkward conversations, and no friends in sight.

She’s wrong.

Mori quickly bonds with two girls, Emma and Henrietta. But their new friendship comes with a challenge: a creepy dare from the camp bully—sneak into a nearby cemetery at night and lie in old coffins to prove who’s the bravest.

It’s supposed to be a joke. It isn’t.

When Mori climbs into one of the coffins, she’s transported to a strange and dangerous world filled with eerie ghosts, magical warriors, and terrifying monsters. Trapped in this dark fantasy realm, she must find her friends, survive the horrors that stalk the land, and face the terrifying Viscera Queen who rules it. From $3.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

The Witch of Tongues

If you hear the snip, snip, snip of scissors… run.

After a tragic accident leaves her without her father—and without her right eye—twelve-year-old Lydia Ramirez is forced to start over in the small town of Relic’s Rest, Ohio.

New house. New school. New problems.

Lydia doesn’t want to be here. She doesn’t want new friends. And she definitely doesn’t want to deal with her cruel cousin.

But Relic’s Rest has secrets. Dark ones. Whispers of a witch named Adeliza Barrow still linger in the town’s history—a woman accused, betrayed, and punished long ago. Most people say it’s just a story. Until Lydia finds the grave. And wakes something that should have stayed buried. Now children are in danger. From $3.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

About the Publisher - Crystal Lake Publishing

Since its founding in August 2012, Crystal Lake has quickly become one of the world’s leading publishers of Dark Fiction and Horror books. In 2023, Crystal Lake officially transitioned into an entertainment company, joining several other divisions, genres, and imprints, including Torrid Waters, Sinister Smile Press, Crystal Lake Comics, Crystal Lake Games, Crystal Cove Press, Crystal Lake Kids, Memento Mori Ink, and The House of Shadows & Ink on YouTube.

While we strive to present only the highest quality fiction and entertainment, we also endeavor to support authors along their writing journey. We offer our time and experience in non-fiction projects, as well as author mentoring and services, at competitive prices.

With several Bram Stoker Award wins and many other wins and nominations (including the HWA’s Specialty Press Award), Crystal Lake puts integrity, honor, and respect at the forefront of our publishing operations. Know More

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Get the highly rated The Rembrandt Heist

The Story of a Criminal Genius, a Stolen Masterpiece, and an Enigmatic Friendship

A Smithsonian Best Book of the Year

A true crime tale of unbelievable friendship, loyalty, criminal genius, and a staggeringly audacious plot to steal one of the world’s most valuable paintings—and return it.

On April 14, 1975, Myles Connor, already a known art thief, entered the Boston Museum of Fine Arts in disguise along with a cohort. The pair went directly the Dutch Gallery and proceeded to remove Portrait of Elsbeth van Rijn from its place on the wall. After a brief scuffle with the guards—with Myles deterring his partner from shooting a bystander—the pair was gone, leaving behind no traceable evidence amidst the mayhem.

Who was Myles Connor and what were his motivations? Most thieves are in it for the money, but Myles was far from most thieves. His motive was freedom. The summer before the heist, he was arrested by the FBI when he attempted to sell three highly valuable paintings by Andrew and N.C. Wyeth to an undercover agent. Incredibly, Myles did this while out on bail for possession of yet morestolen art. When he was arrested and placed in the back seat of a state police vehicle, the FBI agent said to him, “We’ve got you now. Let’s see you get out of this one.” Without batting an eye, Connor calmly replied, “Just you watch me.” Get it Here

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Get the highly rated Cyberdome by Pat Milen

Cyberdome by Pat Milen

Brendon Walker’s life is in pieces. Haunted by the death of his son and the disappearance of his wife, Grace, he finds solace in Immersive Virtual Reality, a ubiquitous technology that can let users relive cherished memories with total realism. But as head of Cyber Trauma in his city’s ER, Brendon knows better than most that the promise of escape comes with a dangerous cost. When a lead points to Grace living in a secret virtual enclave called Sanctuary, Brendon embarks on a desperate quest to save her. What he uncovers is a sinister organ-harvesting operation exploiting society’s most vulnerable people, which forces him to choose between his life and rescuing the woman he loves.

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Get the highly rated Five Million Moments by Goldie Williamson

Book 1: Five Million Moments

What's Mine is Yours. And What's Yours is Mine.

It’s the 1990s—the decade of Singles, Reality Bites, and Friends—when young women believed they could have the career, the love, and the life they’d always imagined. Shannon, Melissa, and Amy meet during sorority rush and become instant confidantes, the kind of friends who share everything: favorite sweaters, late-night confessions, and a sacred blue notebook where they record their wildest dreams.

Shannon is fiercely ambitious and determined to shatter every glass ceiling. Melissa believes in the fairytale—the soulmate, the sign, and the happily ever after. Amy is certain she can balance it all: the journalism career, the family, and the life she’s carefully planned. Together, they are unstoppable…until adulthood reveals that the future rarely unfolds the way you expect.

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About the Author - Goldie Williamson

I love writing about the friendships that shape us, the secrets that follow us, and the moments that define who we become. I studied English at the University at Buffalo in the 1990s where I met the two friends who inspired the heart of Five Million Moments.

After earning my MBA from Duke, I spent more than two decades as a marketing executive at global brands including FedEx, AOL, Choice Hotels, Pearson, and Booz Allen Hamilton, helping shape stories about travel, technology, and human connection.

Although I’ve been writing stories about friendship since elementary school, Five Million Moments is my debut novel. Let’s stay connected! Follow me on social media.

Return To Dixie

Dixie speaks to the central challenge of our time: beating the relentless forces of prejudice and repression that threaten to suffocate decency and respect. Set in a present-day world where Union and Confederate States co-exist, five protagonists strive to forge a path to freedom and dignity –a Black man’s quest to liberate an entire race from the bonds of subjugation, two young men wishing only to love one another, and a pair of accomplished women seeking to lift their cherished societies’ cultures … journeys of faith, perseverance and hope. From $2.99 – SHOP NOW /

About the Author - Truscott Jones

After practicing law for 25 years, Truscott Jones left to teach government and world affairs to high school students. Across both careers, he worked in politics: party conventions, presidential campaigns, and as debate partner for a sitting U.S. senator. These endeavors, and a passion for history and the thin margins upon which it turns, inspired the writing of his latest work of alternative history, Return to Dixie. Engaging students in a diverse public school, persuading juries, and swaying voters all require creative storytelling. This new novel taps into those prior experiences.

Growing up in the South, but raised by parents from Boston and Scranton, Jones lived the tension between our great nation’s cultures. As a gay man coming of age in an era before today’s shaky acceptance, intolerance and the constant fight for equality are familiar concepts to him. Return to Dixie is the product of that backdrop, an effort to paint a unique view of our American condition.

What if your body already knows how to heal—if you simply create the right conditions?

In 30 Days of Transformative Holistic Healing: A Guided Self-Healing Journey to Rebalance Your Mind, Body, Energy, and Nervous System, holistic practitioner and award-recognized author Kateryna Armenta invites you to explore a deeper understanding of health and healing.

Many people search for solutions outside themselves—through treatments, medications, and quick fixes. Yet true healing often begins when we reconnect with the body’s natural intelligence and learn how our lifestyle, emotions, beliefs, and environment influence our well-being.

This book is designed as a 30-day guided journey, helping you gradually build awareness, shift patterns, and support your body’s ability to restore balance.

Drawing from years of experience in sound and vibrational healing, nervous system regulation, and holistic wellness practices, Kateryna blends personal insights, scientific perspectives, and practical exercises that you can begin applying immediately. From $2.99 – SHOP NOW /

About the Author - Kateryna Armenta

Kateryna Armenta is an award-winning author, holistic practitioner, sound & vibration therapist, Reiki practitioner, NLP and HeartMath coach, and Qigong practitioner. She is deeply passionate about guiding her clients toward healing, personal growth, and unlocking their full potential. With a unique blend of transformative coaching and energy-based practices, Kateryna helps people overcome mental and emotional barriers, embrace self-awareness, and live with more balance, clarity, and joy.

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Get the highly rated  The Shards of Sansatia Series (3 book series)

Book 1: Inconclusive Volume 1
Book 2: Inconclusive Volume 2
Book 3: Inconclusive Volume 3

Book 1: Inconclusive Volume 1

Eighteen-year-old Acteo Venand is an elite striker cadet at Inoton Academy, a military institution that prepares him to battle Noxvaleres, supernatural warriors who hold sway over the three pillars of desire: memory, fantasy, and reality. With graduation just a few months out, Acteo is ready to dedicate his life to the righteous destruction of Noxvaleres and avenge the traumas that he and his family have endured—until an ill-advised prize fight entangles him with Reyna Ward, an alluring assassin and Inconclusive, meaning a human with a chance at converting into a Noxvalere. Reyna continuously challenges Acteo’s worldview, and soon, his understanding of the distinctions between human and Noxvalere, and justice and desperation, begins to fracture. From $4.14. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /



Book 2: Inconclusive Volume 2

This is Book One, Volume 2 of The Shards of Sansatia Series, a spicy dark Romantasy series!
It is intended to be read after Inconclusive Volume 1.

Reyna adjusts to life inside the guarded walls of Inoton Academy and navigates a tenuous relationship with her fellow Inconclusives. Her arrival has Acteo intrigued and Inferi on edge. With Tereus scheduled to return soon from battling Noxvaleres at Alitelli, Reyna wonders how he will respond to her banishment. Much to Reyna's dismay, a seeker, or Andrivalian spy, takes an interest in her, forcing Reyna and Inferi to collaborate. From $4.14. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

Book 3: Inconclusive Volume 3

This is Volume 3 of Inconclusive, the first book in The Shards of Sansatia Series. It is intended to be read after Volume 2.

Acteo struggles to come to grips with the fallout of the Inconclusives’ escape and the implications of the Network’s involvement. Reyna uncovers Reid’s alteration of her memories and wonders whether she made the wrong choice in staying at the Academy. Meanwhile, Reid, Sentia, and Mica face an unexpected reception in Noxvaleria. From $4.14. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

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Get the highly rated  Murder, Tea & Crystals - A Trilogy (3 book series)

Book 1: Murder Under Redwood Moon
Book 2: Moonset on Desert Sands
Book 3: Hummingbird Moonrise

Book 1: Murder Under Redwood Moon
(4.1 stars, 116 ratings)

“I did like this thriller, and I loved the way you worked supernatural with a murder mystery, I haven't quite seen it handled like this and I think you have all the right instincts for what goes where.” –Maddy D., Beta Reading and Editing, Star Reviewer on Fiverr

At the age of eight, Arista Kelly was frantically swept up by her parents and whisked off to an isolated town in the California redwoods. Two days later, her parents were gone. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /



Book 2: Moonset on Desert Sands
(4.6 stars)

“The ending was surprising and, honestly, the entire book felt like this spicy, invigorating concoction brewed under the New Moon to incite growth of the series and plenty more magickal adventures.” –Liljana B.

With a traumatic year of fending off a serial killer behind her, Arista has settled contentedly into her temporary home with Auntie in Sedona, Arizona. She enjoys her new job selling all things metaphysical and even has her eye on the hot security guard, Dakota, after her recent breakup with Shane. From $1.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

Book 3: Hummingbird Moonrise:
(4.6 stars)

"An enticing paranormal mystery steeped in family secrets, old curses, and a
woman’s search for meaning after emotional trauma." –Sublime Book Review

The past two years have taken their toll on Arista Kelly. Once an eternal optimist, now she has faced the darkness and must recalibrate what true happiness means for her. Meanwhile, Shane, her ex-boyfriend, is pulling all the right moves to help keep her sane from her heightening paranoia. But it doesn’t help that Iris, her Great Aunt Bethie’s friend, has disappeared.From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
 

About the Author - Sherri L. Dodd

Sherri grew up in southeast Texas. Walking barefoot most days and catching crawdads as they swam the creek beds, she had a love for all things free and natural. Her childhood ran rampant with talk of ghosts, demons, and backcountry folklore. This inspired her first short story for sale about a poisonous flower that shot toxins onto children as they smelled it. Her classmate bought it for all the change in his pocket. It was not long after that her mother packed the two of them up and headed to the central coast of California. She has ping-ponged throughout the area ever since.

Sherri holds a bachelor’s degree in Holistic Theology, and this helps her see the world through a colorful lens, with her writing sometimes showing hints of these teachings. Her publisher categorized her first fiction novel as a paranormal thriller. It was also a murder mystery with generous dashes of magic realism, showing that she loves to merge genres. This Murder, Tea & Crystals Trilogy released book one - Murder Under Redwood Moon - in March 2024; book two - Moonset on Desert Sands - in March 2025; and the final book in the series – Hummingbird Moonrise – released October 2025! All three books became an Amazon #1 Best Seller in the Occult Supernatural genre.
 

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If given a second chance at life, would you love differently? Would you mend broken relationships? Would you follow your dreams?

Homeless and estranged from her family, Mary, a guitar savant with big dreams and little hope, is on the verge of letting her life slip away. Just before taking a fatal mix of alcohol and pills, the spirit of a guitar legend appears before her to offer her guidance and a glimmer of hope.

Mary takes advantage of this second chance by getting clean through rehab, falling in love with an actress named Leila, and pouring her soul into her music. When she's diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor, Mary is faced with the decision of barely living or living harder with the limited time she has left. Navigating her grief with the help of her family, Mary comes through on the other side ready to show the world why her life mattered.

This 14-track playlist of Mary's life highlights the highs and lows of a tragically beautiful life. With raw wisdom and inspiring philosophy, this story invites readers to look deep within themselves and find the difference between being alive and living. From $3.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

About the Author - Aaron Denius

Born in Virginia, Aaron spent his childhood splitting time between Venezuela and the U.S. After graduating from Virginia Tech, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in storytelling.

Constantly putting the pen to the paper, he found a writing home on the TNT show "Leverage". Following a two year stint on the show, Aaron moved on to more personal endeavors in both film and books. After writing and directing multiple festival films, he turned his attention to books, publishing multiple books.

Human Again: In the AI Age

re you using AI or is AI using you?

In a world where algorithms shape thought and automation floods the creative field, Human Again is a field-tested playbook for staying awake, original, and alive in the age of machines. Part reflection, part practical guide, it invites readers to explore identity and inspiration in real time, learning to think with AI rather than be replaced by it.

Blending cultural insight, personal experience, and practical tools, Macpherson explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping creativity, work, and identity, and how to harness it without losing yourself.

You will learn how to:

• Ask sharper questions that create leverage, not noise
• Build a High Signal Question Engine to think deeper and faster
• Use the Socratic method and mindfulness to train deeper thinking
• Recognize the “qualia,” the unspeakable textures of human experience, that no algorithm can touch
• Protect your authenticity, taste, and voice while others sound the same
• Learn how to compound clarity and creativity

Whether you are a professional, a creator, or simply curious about what is next, Human Again shows how to use AI better than anyone around you while keeping what no algorithm can replicate: your judgment, conscience, and imagination.

Because finding identity and inspiration in the AI age begins with remembering what it means to be human. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

About the Author

J.D. Macpherson is an author and journalist who works in the messy middle—turning complex ideas into stories people actually want to read. Relentless, jargon-allergic, and unmistakably human, she cuts through hype with a reporter’s instinct. A Canadian with a background in theatre and philosophy, Macpherson loves people-watching and finding beauty in unexpected places—and has an especially soft spot for chicken katsu.

It was only supposed to be a simple intelligence boost – a routine procedure to make the lovebot better company outside of the bedroom.

And then something went wrong.

Whether it was through mathematical probability, or divine intervention, Lance the LUV U-69 amorous companion droid has accidentally been downloaded with enough brainpower and free will to crack open the lid on a very dangerous can of worms.

Unless AWOL Retentions Agent Charlie Bear Claw can stop him.

In Book One of The Deilonium Trilogy, the primitive hunter with a troubled past stalks his high-tech prey on a secret mission. But their personal struggles soon become trivial in light of the unholy force they find undermining the fabric of the world. As the pair draws closer to their showdown, both man and robot come to realize they are ultimately at war with a common maniacal enemy. FREE – SHOP NOW /

Orval Wax is an entirely biological Homo sapiens who has acquired his intelligence not through artificial downloads and algorithms, but through his life's genuine analog experiences on Planet Earth - his current place of residence. He divides his time with the writing of books, adventure travel, and undermining Big Brother with his skills as an ecowarrior and agent for humanity and Planet Earth. He is the author of The Deilonium Trilogy dystopian science fiction series: The Malfunction, Robots and Renegades, and Operation War Whoop.

GOLD MEDAL WINNER for BEST SCIENCE FICTION / DYSTOPIAN in the GLOBAL BOOK AWARDS 2025

ON THE MOON NOVENA, WHEN THE SEASONS TURN DEADLY, YOU MOVE, OR YOU DIE. As the frigid cold creeps in, the country of Ionia prepares to move its people to safety only to discover that traitors have stolen their land. Can they win it back before their homes turn to ice?

This Sci Fi Fantasy epic follows multiple POV characters. Among them are Stem Shifters: people who can alter Space, Time, Energy, and Matter with their minds. Some, like Sophie Song, are peacekeepers, while others have joined the turncoats setting up a high-stakes civil war. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

About the Author

Mike Palleschi has worked as a television writer for over 25 years. He won two Emmy Awards for his work on "Bill Nye the Science Guy" and was the Head Writer / Co-Executive Producer of AFV. He has written several TV pilots some of which came oh so close to getting made then sadly went into 'turnaround.' He decided to write a novel so he could write whatever the heck he wanted to without worrying about what any studio or network had to say. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, son, and dog who are all adorable.

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The novel begins seventy-five years after Shella’s foundation and ten years into the "Golden Age," an era marked by the rise of Domainia. Once a simple modeling and ads agency, Domainia has grown into a powerhouse by marketing breakthrough inventions in technology, genetics, and medicine, expanding its influence both inside and outside the city. Randal, the founder and CEO, has utilized his "Image Theories"—rooted in social and emotional intelligence—to transform modeling into a superpower and established a basis for the rest of people to follow for success.

The story follows the lives of various Domainia models, tracing their journeys from internal dilemmas to cutthroat competition. Their lives shift when they interact with a resistant movement working in the shadows to dismantle Domainia’s monopoly over Shella City. These rebels have been tracing rumors about Domainia’s illicit business dealings and suspicious, secretive gatherings.

The world and thousands of lives will reach a tipping point. Either Domainia remains in power, or the city falls to total collapse. Who will decide the true Image of Shella? From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

About the Author

In his late thirties; Bader has been an immersive reader for a lifetime. He wrote countless short stories. Some made it to blogs, and some remained in his close circle.
Shella City, as the debut novel was born after deep exploration of anthropology and the concepts of social and emotional intelligence; the philosophy behind them and what fields of life need them the most.

The Yacht and its owner, CEO Randal of Domainia, were the vehicle of this long journey of exploration before it landed in Shella Marina.

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Call the Wind Mariah

It’s November 2055. Climate change has dramatically altered the planet. Coastal cities have been inundated by a dramatic ten-foot rise in sea level, far greater and far sooner than the climate models had anticipated. Large inland cities have become islands of civilization in a sea of anarchy caused by mass migrations and armed conflicts.

Call the Wind Mariah is a gripping, emotionally charged voyage through a near-future world undone by climate disaster—and a timeless story of resilience, humanity, and the search for love and safe harbor in a storm-tossed world. From $4.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

About the Author

W.W. Hennemann is an award-winning novelist and author. He has a PhD in Zoology from the University of Florida and forty years of experience in academia and the medical device industry.

W.W. has a lifelong passion for and fascination with the natural world in general and the sea in particular. He has skippered sailboats in and around Florida and the Bahamas, including several sometimes serene, sometimes harrowing crossings of the Gulf Stream and the Florida Straits.

W.W. has numerous scientific publications and medical device patents to his name and likes to infuse his writing with snippets of biological and scientific fact and conjecture. He has traveled to every continent, lived in four states and three countries and currently resides in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on UNCHAINED : Your AI Blueprint for Liberation

UNCHAINED - Your AI Blueprint for Liberation
The #1 New Release on Amazon That Challenges the Narrative

THE TIME FOR COMPLIANCE IS OVER.

You feel it—the daily struggle of a job you despise and a paycheck that never catches up, leaving you drowning in debt while the wealthy laugh.

Unchained exposes the origin of the invisible system created by early 20th-century tycoons, offering undeniable proof that the American Dream was methodically dismantled by design. It shows you are being betrayed by a form of economic servitude never before seen on a global scale.

With the imminent collapse of the middle class, the loss of entry-level jobs for graduates is accelerating at a terrifying pace.

About the Author

Mark Mueller is an author and expert focused on AI's human impact. He writes with raw urgency, challenging the systems that treat people as expendable commodities in the age of automation. Having been laid off himself during the 2023 AI shifts, Mueller provides a unique perspective that goes beyond philosophy and corporate greed.

His debut work, Unchained: Your AI Blueprint for Liberation, is unlike any other book you’ll find on the market today—Google it. The current digital footprint shows it's recognized as a "blueprint" for using AI as a weapon for personal and economic freedom, not just a technical guide.

This Amazon #1 New Release is an essential guide for anyone facing job insecurity in the middle class, offering immediate, practical steps toward liberation and an alternative, curiosity-driven society. It’s time to stop complying and take control of your future.
 

This is a special edition LitNuts newsletter to let you know about Knox Legend

American Echo (Chronicles of the Cryptologist Series)

A coded letter from the American Revolution. A hidden society guarding a centuries-old secret. A truth powerful enough to fracture a nation

When a mysterious 18th-century message surfaces at the Library of Congress, historian Ethan Caldwell, cryptologist Adler, and graduate student Mia Hamilton are pulled into a deadly hunt for answers. Their discovery links Dr. Benjamin Church — America’s first Surgeon General — to a covert brotherhood known as the Custodes Veritatis, whose influence has quietly shaped governments for generations.

What begins as research explodes into violence when a D.C. diner is bombed, forcing the trio into a race across Vermont, Philadelphia, and Washington. Each ciphered journal and encrypted archive draws them closer to a revelation buried since the founding of the Republic. From $2.99 Free with KU – SHOP NOW /

About the Author

Knox Legend is a historical thriller author whose stories pulse with the hidden truths and shadowy secrets buried deep within the world’s past. With a Master’s degree in Business and a successful career as a magazine publisher and investment advisor, Knox brings a unique lens to the craft of storytelling—where meticulous research meets gripping narrative.

A lifelong lover of history, Knox is married to fellow author CJ Kane. Together, they share not only a passion for writing but a life rich with adventure. The couple lives full-time in a motorhome, traveling across the United States and around the globe in search of forgotten places, untold conspiracies, and the whispers of stories long buried in time. Their journeys—and their love of the past—fuel the powerful, suspense-driven narratives found in Knox’s books.

Knox is a proud father of two and grandfather of five, and when he’s not unraveling historical puzzles on the page, he’s likely chasing echoes of the past through archives, ruins, and dusty libraries worldwide.

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• INCOMPLETE: A Journey From Fear to Freedom
• Incomplete: A Journey From Abandonment to Parenthood
• Haven of Calm: Stress-Relief Coloring Journey for Adults
• Bloom Therapy: A Floral Coloring Book for Adults

Book 1: INCOMPLETE: A Journey From Fear to Freedom

At just seven years old, Alina Burke's life was forever changed by a vicious dog attack that left her with both physical and emotional scars. In Incomplete - From Fear to Freedom, Alina courageously shares her journey of survival, resilience, and the fight to reclaim her voice. Following her first book, Incomplete: A Journey from Abandonment to Parenthood, this second memoir continues her story-shining a light on trauma, recovery, and the unshakable will to live fully. From $6.95 – SHOP NOW /





Book 2: Incomplete: A Journey From Abandonment to Parenthood
(4.8 stars)

In Incomplete, A Journey from Abandonmentto Parenthood, Alina blends her memoir with self-help to offer a deeply personal and empowering guide to healing and growth. Growing up with the scars of a mother who walked away, Alina grappled with feelings of abandonment and inadequacy-challenges that resurfaced when she became a mother herself. From $4.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Book 3: Haven of Calm: Stress-Relief Coloring Journey for Adults 

Escape the noise of everyday life and step into your very own Haven of Calm.
This beautifully designed adult coloring book invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and rediscover the joy of simple creativity.
Inside, you’ll find: Intricate patterns and soothing designs created to melt away stress and quiet your mind.
A mindful journey of coloring that helps you relax, focus, and find balance. Single-sided pages to prevent bleed-through and make it easy to frame your favorites.
Whether you’re new to coloring or a seasoned artist, Haven of Calm is the perfect way to unwind after a long day, nurture your creativity, and give yourself the gift of peace. From $9.99 – SHOP NOW / 


Book 4: Bloom Therapy: A Floral Coloring Book for Adults

Step into a garden of peace and creativity with Bloom Therapy.
This floral-themed adult coloring book is designed to help you relax, recharge, and rediscover the joy of slowing down.
Inside, you’ll find: Dozens of floral designs ranging from simple blossoms to intricate bouquets. Nature-inspired art that brings a sense of calm and balance with every page. Single-sided pages so you can color freely without worrying about bleed-through—perfect for pens, pencils, or markers. Mindful coloring moments that transform stress into serenity. Whether you have five minutes or an entire afternoon, Bloom Therapy invites you to create your own sanctuary of calm. Perfect as a personal escape—or a thoughtful gift for the flower lover in your life. From $9.99 – SHOP NOW / 
 

About the Author

Alina Churchill Burke is a 22+ year Branch Manager and Senior Mortgage Lender, an aspiring writer and a Mom to two amazing humans, Chandler and Alyssa. She is also Daughter to the very best Dad in the world, and Sister to her protector, Linda. She also has is the Fiancé to Vinnie, her rock, and dog mom of three.

Alina grew up in and still resides in the beautiful state of Maine, where her current writing is based on. She loves to travel both in the US and Europe, and hiking beautiful areas is one of her favorite things. 

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This is a special edition LitNuts newsletter to let you know about special, limited time offers on the highly rated Lancashire Detective Mysteries series of five complete DCI Walker Crime Thrillers from author J.J. Richards!

• The Icehouse, Book 1 in the Series
• The Pike, Book 2 in the Series
• The Tower, Book 3 in the Series
• The Dunes, Book 4 in the Series
• The Castle Book 5 in the Series

Book 1: The Icehouse
(4.1 stars, 1737 ratings)

A Murderer on the Loose. A Detective Haunted by the Past. A Race Against Time.

DCI Jonathan Walker is a senior detective for the Lancashire Constabulary in North West England. When a body turns up in the sleepy village of Rufford, Walker learns the crime may be linked to a decades old cold case involving the murder of his sister. Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, JD Kirk, Matt Brolly, Patricia Gibney, and Michael Connelly. "A moody, enveloping crime thriller." ~SPR Editorial Review FREE – SHOP NOW / 



Book 2: The Pike
(4.3 stars, 1000+ ratings)

Not everything is what it seems, and not everyone is who they appear to be.

A young girl is found dead at the Pike Tower on Winter Hill near Chorley, and DCI Walker and the newly promoted DC Briggs are drafted in to investigate. But what seems like a party gone wrong or a sickening group attack, transpires to be much more, and threatens not only the local community, but Walker and his team, too. "A top-flight crime thriller." ~SPR Editorial Review From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /



Book 3: The Tower 
(4.2 stars, 600+ ratings)

A seaside town on its knees. A group hell bent on making it a better place...by KILLING. 

When the Head Clown at Blackpool Tower Circus turns up dead in suspicious circumstances, a criminal investigation ensues, headed by DCI Walker. But when another body turns up just days later, with the same modus operandi, the double homicide becomes the talk of the town. "An unsettling but highly entertaining thriller." ~SRP Editorial Review From $1.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /



Book 4: The Dunes 
(4.4 stars, 500+ ratings)

A body buried in the dunes. A killer with a deadly pattern. Can DCI Walker catch them before the cycle starts again? 

When a young woman’s body is discovered in the windswept sand dunes of Lytham St Annes, Detective Walker is assigned to the cold case. The victim’s connection to a former Chief Constable puts the investigation under intense scrutiny from Walker’s current boss, the formidable Chief Constable Sarah Harriet. "Well written with plenty of twists, turns and bodies an enjoyable read, will look for others in this series of books." - Review From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 


Book 5: The Castle 
(4.4 stars, 100+ ratings)

A body on display. A message written in blood. And a puzzle that defies logic. 

DCI Jonathan Walker thought he’d seen it all—until a case in Lancaster forces him to read old crimes anew. When baffling clues surface in the city’s oldest institutions, Walker must navigate a web of secrets, public fury, and a riddle that won’t stay solved. Every answer seems to raise more questions, and the closer he gets, the more the stakes tighten. From $3.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on The MACH-10 PM, Leadership Series from author Jason M. Riggs. 

★★★★★ “A practical and straightforward guide to using artificial intelligence." ~Amazon Review

The MACH-10 PM
 

AI-Powered Product Management at Hypersonic Speed
(The MACH-10 Leadership Series)
4.9 stars, 27 ratings on Amazon
From $2.99 - Free via Kindle Unlimited

"The MACH-10 PM is an outstanding resource for product managers looking to harness the power of AI to build better products and drive greater value… A must-read for product leaders."
— Roman Pichler, author of Agile Product Management with Scrum and Strategize

★ #1 Hot New Release across Multiple Product Management & Business Innovation Categories

AI Product Management is evolving at hypersonic speed. The rules have changed. Lead at MACH-10 with the definitive playbook for AI-powered product leadership.

At its core, The MACH-10 PM embodies a simple ethos: Speed with Soul, the balance between intelligent acceleration and grounded, human-centered leadership.

Methodical roadmaps and incremental gains no longer win. Speed without clarity is chaos. Clarity without speed is irrelevant. Artificial intelligence isn't just another tool; it's a tectonic shift redefining how we work, lead, and compete.

In The MACH-10 PM, a #1 New Release and previously a Top 25 Amazon Bestseller, founder and product strategist Jason M. Riggs delivers the definitive playbook for product leadership in the AI era. This isn't about working harder. It's about transforming from a manager of features into an orchestrator of intelligence.

At the heart of this transformation is the AI-Driven Product Strategy Loop™: a proven framework for turning ideas into outcomes faster than ever. It connects vision, validation, and velocity into one repeatable system that bridges AI theory with real-world execution. Learn More.
 

About the Author

Jason is a product executive with 20+ years building and scaling technology at iconic brands like GoPro and Qualcomm, and bleeding-edge innovators such as Audivi.ai. He has launched category-defining products, led global teams, and helped drive AI adoption across industries.

He wrote The MACH-10 PM™ to give product leaders a practical operating system for the AI era — one that turns speed into clarity, and clarity into leverage. Learn more at https://mach10pm.com/, where you can sign up for his free newsletter or read his blog. You can also learn more by following Jason Riggs online: 

     

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on the Eye of Saturn series from author Idalita Raso, which combines alluring supernatural characters, romance, betrayal, and revenge.

★★★★★ "World torn by conflict where powerful forces operate.” ~Readers’ Favorite

The Daughters of Saturn

Set in medieval Spain, the Eye of Saturn series is a terror-filled tale about a pair of star-crossed lovers, a bloodthirsty religion, and a powerful curse.

Felipe Esteban de Hayos Montoya, the son of a powerful statesman, is forced to marry a mysterious Moorish woman, Lilith Al-Salameh.

Lilith has always loved Felipe, the man with the soulful brown eyes. However, Lilith is hiding a dark secret. She is actually the god Saturn's Immortal High Priestess and has plans to transform Felipe into an immortal, like herself.

Lilith's plans are dashed the moment Zaybeth Castile arrives and Felipe falls in love with her. Learning of her husband's betrayal, Lilith seeks revenge and opens the Eye of Saturn, cursing Felipe into a vampire for five and a half centuries and Zaybeth into the only one who can save him.

Between Heaven and Saturn

Sultan Mehmed II will stop at nothing to overthrow Prince Dracula and put Radu the Handsome, Dracula's younger brother, on the throne. It's up to Felipe to stop the Sultan. Aided by the Brethren of the Occultus Facultas, mystical monks armed with the Philosopher's Stone, it's a fight for Wallachia's freedom. Meanwhile, the clock is ticking for Felipe to break his vampires curse and rescue his beloved Zaybeth from the Netherworld.

Felipe's epic journey takes him from the fierce battles between the Turkish Ottoman Empire and Wallachia to the New World where he discovers there's an even greater evil than being a vampire…slavery. Felipe is where the cursed live…Between Heaven and Saturn.

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Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on The Road of Vultures, Book 1 of The Vengeful Warrior Trilogy from author Albert Lord. 

★★★★★ "A gripping, fast-paced fantasy." ~Amazon Review

The Road of Vultures

I will not rest until they are dead. All of them.

Prince Luka Vernik has only one goal: revenge.

Rising from the ashes of an attack on his home, Luka swears a blood oath to hunt down the deadly Zlikrej brothers—Privus, Drugi, and Omarius.

But vengeance is no straight road. With the kingdom crumbling and danger lurking at every turn, Luka must navigate treacherous lands, face fantastical creatures, and place his fragile trust in a wizard named Reishi—an unpredictable drunkard with secrets as abundant as his liquor collection.

As war consumes Estravia, Luka must decide how much he’s willing to sacrifice to see his enemies fall. Because some oaths demand more than blood—they demand everything.

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Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on The Christmastime Series from author Linda Mahkovec, a collection of Christmas stories set in New York City and the rural Midwest during the World War II years. 

"A whimsical and pleasingly old-fashioned collection of stories about the holidays." ~Kirkus Reviews

Christmastime 1939: Prequel to the Christmastime Series

Book 1 in The Christmastime Series
4.4 stars, 969 ratings on Amazon
From $2.99

The prequel to the Christmastime Series introduces the reader to the world of Christmastime. Set in Brooklyn, we meet the young widow Lillian Hapsey and her two sons, Tommy and Gabriel. Even though the Christmas season is just around the corner, Lillian has no Christmas spirit. Alone, unhappy with her job, and plagued by financial concerns, Christmas has become a burden to her.

Overshadowing everything is the war in Europe. Despite the setbacks, Lillian is determined to give her sons a happy Christmas. Can she rekindle her girlhood love for the holiday season? Rediscovering her touchstone just might be the key to unlocking the excitement and magic of Christmas.

★★★★★ "Filled with joy and laughter." ~Goodreads Review

Christmastime 1940: A Love Story

Book 2 in The Christmastime Series
4.5 stars, 718 ratings on Amazon
From $0.99

A tale of transformation involving a struggling single mom who is trying to make a fresh start in life and a man who has lost his connection to humanity. The curmudgeonly Charles Drooms is content with his life as the owner of a successful accounting firm. However, his narrow world is shaken up when the beautiful widow Lillian Hapsey and her two young sons move down the hall from him. The converging forces of the Christmas season, the presence of the widow, and the mysterious appearance of a little boy serve to stir up memories from Drooms’s boyhood and force him to make a life-altering decision that will affect them all.

★★★★★ "Uplifting holiday story." ~Amazon Review

Christmastime 1941: A Love Story

Book 3 in The Christmastime Series
4.6 stars, 422 ratings on Amazon
From $4.99

The third book in the Christmastime series opens two days after Pearl Harbor has been attacked. War has just been declared. It follows the love story of Lillian and Charles, the adventures of Tommy and Gabriel, the bittersweet romances of Izzy and Red, and the office manager at Drooms Accounting, sixty-year-old Mrs. Murphy, and someone from her past.

★★★★★ "Romance, women’s fiction, and a touch of historical fiction." ~Goodreads Review

About the Author

Linda Mahkovec focuses on themes of love, family, and home in her stories. Though they may be set against the backdrop of war or deal with the disappointments in life, the overarching feel is uplifting and hopeful. Threads that run through her work are the search for beauty and meaning, and the artistic female character – whether she is a writer, an actor, a painter, a gardener, or simply someone who lives creatively and seeks connection. 

Learn more at lindamahkovec.com, and be sure to follow her online: 
 

            

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on Garden Tools, a new collection of poetry from David W. Berner. 

"Designed to appeal to a wide audience of poetry aficionados." ~Midwest Book Review

Garden Tools

In this collection of poems, David W. Berner observes the richness in the everyday, the glory of nature, the magnificence in the ordinary, and the mystery that is the human spirit. Through curious eyes, Berner keenly notices the delicate nuances among the seemingly mundane and the abundant mysteries of nature, of the divine, and the beauty of being wholly awake to the magic that is often hiding in shaded corners.

At its heart, Garden Tools reminds us of what it means to be life-aware of the moon at dusk, the eyes of a child, a walk in the woods, the impermanence of our place in the world, and the brevity of life.

Praise for Garden Tools
"Contemplative yet unflinching—each line shaped with the grace of a seasoned craftsman tending soil and soul alike." ~International Review of Books

"Lovers of Mary Oliver, Billy Collins, or even early Wendell Berry will feel an instant kinship." ~OneTribune

"These verses don’t demand your attention—they invite it, like a friend standing quietly at the kitchen door." ~Chrysalis Brew Review

"An impressive first collection of poems by a celebrated author of fiction and memoirs." ~John Muro, Pastoral Suite

“A soul-uplifting read.” ~Rita Mock-Pike, MockingOwl Roost Literary Magazine

​"A celebration of the small, the sacred, and the seen." ~Prairies Book Review

"Exquisite." ~Nancy Chadwick, The Wisdom of the Willow

The Writer Shed: Sign up to receive The Writer Shed, a free monthly newsletter from author David W. Berner about his latest books, writing classes, and what he's reading and writing right now. 

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Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on Reframe: How to Stop Listening to Fear and Start Leading from Within, a new book from author Michael Goodman for people who wrestle with self-doubt, perfectionism, and people-pleasing. 

★★★★★ "Real, honest, and exactly what I need right now." ~Amazon Review

Reframe: How to Stop Listening to Fear and Start Leading from Within

You’ve worked hard, you care deeply, and you want to make a difference—but fear still whispers: “Are you sure you belong here?”

If you’ve ever wrestled with self-doubt, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or the fear of being “found out,” Reframe is the permission slip you didn’t know you needed.

In this deeply compassionate and actionable guide, leadership and career coach Michael Goodman shares real stories, practical tools, and transformative insights from years of helping high-performing professionals quiet fear and step into the power of authentic leadership.

This book isn’t about hustle, fixing yourself, or pretending you’re fearless. It’s about reconnecting with who you are beneath the noise—so you can lead, live, and grow with courage and clarity.

Inside Reframe, you’ll discover how to:

• Name, normalize, and neutralize fear so it no longer drives your choices.
• Redefine success on your own terms—no more chasing someone else’s version of achievement.
• Shift from “Why me?” to “What now?” and unlock growth in moments of uncertainty.
• Build unshakable self-trust that grounds you through change, challenge, and ambition.
• Lead from wherever you are—with or without a title.
• Through a blend of coaching wisdom, personal reflections, and tools you can use today, Reframe offers a new lens on fear—and a new path forward.

You don’t need to become someone else to lead. You just need to stop abandoning yourself.

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