In A Candle Snuffed, Diane Green crafts a story that begins with ambition but ends in moral reckoning. Her protagonist, Lacey Fletcher, is not immediately likable—she is driven, calculating, and intent on proving herself. Yet it is precisely this sharp-edged beginning that makes her transformation so compelling.

What unfolds is more than a supernatural mystery. It is a confrontation with the silences of history—those forgotten voices that linger just beyond the archival record. As Lacey is drawn deeper into the truth behind Agent 355 and the Culper Spy Ring, she is forced to reckon not only with the past, but with herself.

Green’s novel reminds us that history is not merely something to be studied—it is something to be witnessed, honored, and, when necessary, reclaimed.

What happens when history isn’t confined to one nation—but stretched across cultures, continents, and competing identities?

In Beyond the Heavenly Kingdom, author Steven A. Leibo crafts a sweeping narrative that follows one family’s journey from post–Civil War China to a rapidly changing United States. Through the eyes of journalist Jason Brandt and his wife Black Jade, readers encounter a world shaped by migration, prejudice, opportunity, and transformation.

Blending real historical figures with fictional lives, this novel explores not only the physical journey between East and West, but the emotional and cultural tensions that come with it. Mark Twain, political leaders, and everyday citizens all intersect in a story that feels both expansive and deeply personal.

Read more about how Beyond the Heavenly Kingdom illuminates the complexities of identity, belonging, and global history.

Discover a remarkable new work of historical fiction in our latest Book & Author Spotlight. In Under Two Flags, Janis Robinson Daly brings to life the extraordinary true-inspired story of an American opera student trapped in Berlin during World War I, where art, patriotism, and survival collide in unexpected ways. Read on for our spotlight on the novel and an insightful conversation with Daly about courage, loyalty, and the women history nearly forgot.

Step into 1970s Tennessee with Randy O’Brien’s Ribbon of Dreams, a heartfelt coming-of-age story about identity, family, and hope. As teenager Skid navigates love, loss, and a changing America, he faces the tension between his stepfather’s expectations and his own creative ambitions. With vivid portraits of rural life, social upheaval, and the aftermath of the Vietnam War, Ribbon of Dreams captures the bittersweet journey of growing up and finding your place in the world.

Step into the booming Los Angeles rock scene of 1978 with Tamar Anolic’s newest novel, Perfect Cadence—a gripping story of two small-town musicians who chase fame, fortune, and a dream that threatens to consume them. Featuring a behind-the-scenes interview with the author, this spotlight explores the inspirations, research, and emotional stakes behind a novel that blends glamour with grit.