Ruby by Jack Heape

A heart-warming story of friendship between a show dog called Ruby, her handler, Toby and a reclusive epileptic girl called Rachel

Bazaar by Miles Joyner

An inventive thriller, driven by action with a very dark idea at its centre and a narrative that switches between the hunters and the hunted

Unlikely Stories by T.R. McCay

Three short novellas that take you on an imaginative tour which is varied – historical, mystical, futuristic but all of it captivating!

The Adamantine Jewel by Jeffery Pears

An analogous story for our time, mixed with mysticism, fantasy, action and a bit of romance

Super Human by Dan Pouliot

An action-packed YA novel from start to finish which is primarily a mystery thriller with elements of family and coming-of-age thrown in

HaiLOS by David Perozo

What would you think if you saw haloes appearing above people’s heads? In Perozo’s book, Drew, his main character, experiences exactly that.

Until It Was Gone by Dave Seaburn

Another story full of humour and humanity about marriage, family dynamics, the wounds of past arguments and moving forward.

Thirty Days Hath September by Ronald Dwinnells

A disillusioned medical student encounters an older patient who takes him to task over his attitude, wanting to alter it for the better

Sour Apples: A Novel For Those Who Hate To Read by Paul Jantzen

A book of boys and baseball which rolls along at a fair old pace, with humour, cracking dialogue and scrapes and incidents galore

We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

A book which reveals itself gradually, uncoiling before us while being told through the eyes of our narrator, Cadence, but can we trust her?