Book Award 2022

Browse through these submissions for the Page Turner Book Award 2022. This is an international writing contest for published authors to showcase their books.

A man standing in the shadows
"Truth: A Modern Fantasy" by Simon Bardwell
Genre: Fantasy

Bernard, an elderly atheist begins to receive visits from archangels, this causes him to question reality and his own sanity. He has made new friendships and together with his three new friends, he finds himself caught up in an unexpected search for Truth with his own life on the line.

Dimly lit woods with a sinister black shadow shaped like a man
"The Illusion Of A Boy" by Leeann Werner
Genre: Paranormal & Supernatural

Jessie is tormented by the ghost of her abusive father. She'll need to pull together the pieces of her fractured mind to find herself and the courage for one epic battle. The dead aren't gone but linger on in your mind.

Teenage girl with her long hair hiding her face in a nightgown in the woods with bare feet and bloody knees.
"The Illusion Of A Girl" by Leeann Werner
Genre: Young Adult

Jessie Taylor seems like a normal 15-year-old girl, but she’s an illusion of what people expect her to be. She and her brother bravely struggle as they fight to survive their violent father. No one foresees the girl Jessie becomes, the dark abilities she possesses or the vengeance she'll take.

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"Safe in My Arms" by Lorana Hoopes
Genre: Christian

A paramedic with a heart of gold finds herself in the middle of a dangerous smuggling ring when she rescues a baby from the side of the road.

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"Soundtrack of a 90's Heartbreak" by Vito Michienzi
Genre: Young Adult

Dumped a month before prom, Elliott is determined to find another date.
Unfortunately, Elliott is as awkward as it gets and his attempts at love are nothing more than unmitigated disasters.
Can Elliott get his act together, or will he be stuck looking at his yearbook for all that could have been?

Cover of Don't Feed the Elephants!
"Don't Feed the Elephants! Overcoming the Art of Avoidance to Build Powerful Partnerships" by Sarah Noll Wilson Noll Wilson
Genre: Non-Fiction

In Don’t Feed the Elephants! Sarah explores how you can address the true elephant in the room: avoidance. She shares tips for having conversations you may be avoiding, invites you to get curious instead of furious, and shows how to own your role rather than passing blame.

Cover of Don't Feed the Elephants!
"Don't Feed the Elephants! Overcoming the Art of Avoidance to Build Powerful Partnerships" by Sarah Noll Wilson Noll Wilson
Genre: Non-Fiction

In Don’t Feed the Elephants!, Sarah explores how you can address the true elephant in the room: avoidance. She shares tips for having conversations you may be avoiding, invites you to get curious instead of furious, and shows how to own your role rather than passing blame.

The cover shows a huge cat's eye peering out of a black sky above ghostly green pyramids. Nile Cat is printed in a large blood red font.
"Nile Cat" by Angela Cecil Reid
Genre: Childrens Middle Grade Books

It’s 1871 and 14-year-old Rose is on her way to Egypt when she meets a sinister Egyptologist who watches her like a snake watches a mouse. She believes he wants her dead, but why? Soon Rose's dreams are haunted by an ancient quest. Past and present merge. Rose must complete the quest or die.

"BEYOND Corporate Governance" by Isabelle_Nussli Nüssli
Genre: Non-Fiction

Conflict. Scandal. Derailment. These are the last words you want to hear as a shareholder, board member, or CEO of any organization, especially if you expected corporate governance to prevent these crises. 'Beyond' is a guidebook for leaders. It provides tools to identify and manage the red flags.

A chaplain's hands holding a copy of a sacred text and military dog tags with a light in the background representing hope.
"A Chaplain's Battle: Transcending Powerlessness in an Explosive World" by Michael.Jaques Jaques
Genre: Contemporary Fiction

A Chaplain's Battle confronts the sense of powerlessness often experienced by those called to the chaplaincy. Combining the discussions of a pair of fictional chaplains with interviews with real Army chaplains, the book describes a journey toward spiritual maturity through a set of five Attainments.

A Chaplain's hands holding a copy of a sacred text and military dog tags with a light in the background representing hope.
"A Chaplain's Battle: Transcending Powerlessness in an Explosive World" by Michael.Jaques Jaques
Genre: Christian

A Chaplain's Battle confronts the sense of powerlessness often experienced by those called to the chaplaincy. Combining the discussions of a pair of fictional chaplains with interviews with real Army chaplains, the book describes a journey toward spiritual maturity through a set of five Attainments.

A chaplain's hands holding a copy of a sacred text and military dog tags with a light in the background representing hope.
"A Chaplain's Battle: Transcending Powerlessness in an Explosive World" by Michael.Jaques Jaques
Genre: Christian

A Chaplain's Battle confronts the sense of powerlessness often experienced by those called to the chaplaincy. Combining the discussions of a pair of fictional chaplains with interviews with real Army chaplains, the book describes a journey toward spiritual maturity through a set of five Attainments.

A chaplain's hands holding a copy of a sacred text and military dog tags with a light in the background representing hope.
"A Chaplain's Battle: Transcending Powerlessness in an Explosive World" by Michael.Jaques Jaques
Genre: Christian

A Chaplain's Battle confronts the sense of powerlessness often experienced by those called to the chaplaincy. Combining the discussions of a pair of fictional chaplains with interviews with real Army chaplains, the book describes a journey toward spiritual maturity through a set of five Attainments.

Photo of male body in yoga pose with stylized book title and subtitle.
"GRAVITY & GRACE: How to Awaken Your Subtle Body and the Healing Power of Yoga" by Peter Sterios Sterios
Genre: Non-Fiction

PETER STERIOS is an inner explorer. Drawn to yoga as a young man, he studied intensively with a master teacher for 20 years. At 39, Peter broke his back, facing an invasive surgery with no guarantees. With no outward path to rely on, Peter went inward. There, he found new teachers:
Gravity + Grace

Photo of male body in yoga pose with stylized book title, subtitle, and author's name.
"GRAVITY & GRACE: How to Awaken Your Subtle Body and the Healing Power of Yoga" by Peter Sterios Sterios
Genre: Non-Fiction

PETER STERIOS is an inner explorer. Drawn to yoga as a young man, he studied intensively with a master teacher for 20 years. At 39, Peter broke his back, facing an invasive surgery with no guarantees. With no outward path to rely on, Peter went inward. There, he found new teachers: Gravity & Grace.

Book cover for Amish Accident by Ashley Emma
"Amish Accident" by Ashley Emma
Genre: Christian

While driving through Amish country in Unity, Maine, Freya Wilson accidentally hits an Amish man with her car in a blizzard, instantly killing him. Adam Lapp left the Amish to become a police officer and find the woman who killed his brother...but he doesn't expect to fall in love with her.

slavery and the slave trade
"Customary Law: Slavery and the Slave Trade" by Rosalie18 Abbey
Genre: Non-Fiction

The concept of slavery, as related to Africa was defined as the selling of human beings for money, and other tangible goods. Yet, West Africa's Customary Law regarding the notion of slavery was quite different from this definition; or view of slavery. It provides a key to the continent's past.

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"There Was A Crooked Man" by Katrina Morgan
Genre: Suspense & Thriller

Desperate to be free, Katie Werner plots an elaborate escape from narcissist husband, Jack. Unfortunately, she has only a three-hour head start before Jack realizes she is gone and pursues her at all costs . A cat-and-mouse game ensues full of intrigue, near misses, false clues and second chances.

Bayou Cresting: The Wanting Women of Huet Pointe by Jodie Cain Smith Book Cover
"Bayou Cresting: The Wanting Women of Huet Pointe" by Jodie Smith
Genre: Anthology & Compilations

The ambitions of ten women threaten the balance of Huet Pointe society. Proving they are as dangerous as the dark water surrounding the town, the women employ poisoned cocktails, sabotaged weapons, adultery, alligators, whatever it takes. Morality takes a break in this novel-in-stories.