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.

The Pursuit by Jim Ruth

A family memoir which is also a potted American history, showing the author’s family members’ significant involvement in many key events

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

The Antigen: The Seed of Corruption Part 2 by A.I. Fabler

Fabler holds a mirror up to the world, using what he sees to write a taut thriller where good people try to expose those who would control

The Woman who Walked into the Sea by Mark Douglas-Home

A tense tale set in coastal Scotland where enquiries about the mystery of a baby’s abandonment and her mother’s suicide stir up trouble

Ruso and the Disappearing Dancing Girls by R.S. Downie

Ruso’s life as a doctor is busy. Add rescued slave, disappearing girls, family, pedants and dogs and it gets interesting – and troubling

At a Time Like This by Catherine Dunne

A book about four friends, set in Ireland, centring on how they are all there for each other – but are there secrets that could divide them?