What happens when an elite family has a demon to do their dirty work? Alma Katsu’s Fiend (G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 2025) explores what a rich and powerful family is willing to do to stay on top. All the while, a dark force looms over them in the shadows—always watching, waiting. This family, the Berishas, seems […]
Jennifer Lewis
Jennifer Lewis is an English graduate student focusing on creative nonfiction at Marshall University, WV with a bachelor’s degree in Theatre. She’s had her work published in the 2023 and 2024 issues of Et Cetera and was nominated for the Maier award in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Jennifer presented at Marshall’s 2024 COLA Conference and their […]
“Shattered Sanctuary” by Nancy Mehl
Nancy Mehl’s Shattered Sanctuary (Bethany House 2025) is a Christian mystery novel for anyone who enjoys suspense, crime dramas, psychology, or all the above. The story begins with ex-police officer turned novelist Erin Delaney going on vacation to a cabin in the small town of Sanctuary, Tennessee, at her friend’s request. Her friend, Kaely Quinn-Hunter, […]


