Piper Houdini: Apprentice of Coney Island
Winner
2016 Halloween Book Festival

Glenn Herdling A supernatural adventure about a young orphan in the 1920s who learns she is the niece of the legendary Harry Houdini. Featuring a cast of real historical characters, this spine-tingling tale will appeal to readers who enjoy urban fantasy as much as a jaunt on the Wonder Wheel.

Code: 10-71 Victim to Victor
Honorable Mention
2016 Southern California Book Festival

Madeline Morehouse Riveting and fast-paced, Code: 10-71 is a timeless story of hope for all victims of violent crime, their families and friends.

Groovy Times: The New Old South
Honorable Mention
2016 Northern California Book Festival

Lance Smith “Groovy Times” is a dark comedy that sees father and son, Dax and Trip. The two are against each other when they get tired of crazy local girls. They have sent for two hotties to be their new girlfriends. It is a weird show, but it seems to be really cool. Things are…

Even Angels Fall
Honorable Mention
2016 Hollywood Book Festival

F L Darbyshire A thrilling, coming of age dramaabout 18 year old Abbey Miller, a young girlstruggling after the loss of her twin brother and her parents divorce. Falling into a world of drink and drugs with a new group of friends, will she make it through? Or will the path she is on only…

Oubliette—A Forgotten Little Place
Honorable Mention
2016 Hollywood Book Festival

Vanta M. Black Oubliette—A Forgotten Little Place is a horrifying thriller seasoned with paranormal twists. Seven interwoven stories revolve around the oubliette (a narrow pit-like dungeon) in a French castle. According to Stacey Chillemi from the HuffingtonPost, Oubliette “…will lift you, shock you,stir you — and leave you begging for more.”

My Three Best Friends – Make Them yours too!
Honorable Mention
2016 New York Book Festival

Diane Blevis This book is encouraging and inspirational. It’s about a boy who keeps saying”l Can’t!”. But, with the help of his three best friends (multi-cultured with clever names) he learns he Can, he Will and is Able. So can you! Make them your three best friends too.

Erin Moynahan
Honorable Mention
2016 Hollywood Book Festival

Brian George The serum didn’t just cure her, it changed her.

The Arc (Volumes 1-5)
Honorable Mention
2016 Hollywood Book Festival

Angelina Heart & Marisa Morin With end-of-time predictions looming, archeologist Kat Whitcomb courageously attempts to locate and protect The Arc of the Covenant from agencies with private agendas. Unexpectedly, she discovers an equivalent Arc encoded within the human biology…accessible only through the highest form of romance.

The Amazing Adventures of Melissa Bee
Honorable Mention
2016 Hollywood Book Festival

Aimee Lissantheia & Tim Lukowiak Welcome to the magical world of bees! While following the sweet story of Melissa Bee’s adventures, readers may glimpse at how bees cooperate and co-create, care for babies and the Queen, find nectar and pollen, communicate, make honey and protect themselves. Rich with endearing and vibrant illustrations, this book weaves…

Make a Wish for Me: A Family’s Recovery from Autism
Honorable Mention
2016 Hollywood Book Festival

LeeAndra Chergey By the age of two, Ryan has lost his ability to speak—twice. Sensing it is more than typical “second child” behaviors, his mother, LeeAndra, embarks upon a mission to understand why Ryan has become withdrawn and violent, and is met with a devastating answer: her son is autistic.