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Through a Window
Explore the distant realms of your imagination. Dive deep into alien worlds, learn how a kingdom that knew only light brought darkness to the world, and gasp with horror at the annihilation of an entire species.
Stunningly illustrated and covering a myriad of thought-provoking topics — from alien cultures to human relationships and genocide — each of these five stories encapsulates the wonder of human, and humanoid, curiosity and strength.
Where Shadows Fall
As the world descends into ever darker chaos, Alaric Lambrecht seeks vengeance. No matter the cost.
In Washington, evil takes another step toward true power. In the west, the 8th Battalion advances a terrible plan. The Shades' refuge is in ashes.
Alaric's path takes him deep into 8th Battalion territory, and on a collision course with Raven Ivany and Zero, bringing Shadows and Shifters, Sages and Shades all together with a common enemy.
The question is, can they together take the fight to the mastermind who is tearing the country apart - and defeat him?
Murder In Lima
Kurt Hammer ends up in Lima, Peru to escape his demons and put an end to his alcoholism.
The holiday soon takes a sinister turn though, when Kurt witnesses the brutal murder of an old friend.
Facing the most difficult case of his life, can Kurt find the killer - and avoid succumbing to his demons?
Twisted Tales From The Universe
Enter worlds both strange and familiar.
Travel through time, encounter witches as they move about their day, be enchanted by childhood fairies, and slay dragons from tales of old. Encounter ordinary people in extraordinary situations, and rocket through space to a wasted planet that auctions its one exportable product... women.
As in life, Twisted Tales from the Universe offers a range of stories that include humor, murder, love, and situations that never end quite the way one would expect.
Ulf's Tale
In the beginning of the bloody 11th century, young Ulf is taken hostage by King Aethelred.
While treachery and plotting threaten uneasy alliances, and ambitious rivals attempt to seize power for themselves, Ulf learns to enjoy his new life of luxury and opportunity.
When his own life is threatened, Ulf sets on a quest to bring peace to the Baltic states. But can he overcome divided loyalties and religious clashes, and make the choice between power and morality?
Praise:
★★★★★ - "This book will make you feel as if you are back in time, a thousand years ago, sailing the high seas, flourishing a sword in bloody battle, and drinking ale in victory. Impressive historical fiction."
Unflinching
In the unforgiving West, a lone Pinkerton detective is on the trail of two vicious killers.
When the daughter of a famous general is kidnapped, Detective Simms is assigned to bring her home. Forged in the Mexican War, this man of steel knows how to survive, and how to kill.
He will need all of his skill and guile to survive this dangerous land, and bring the general's daughter home. And then, it gets personal.
Praise:
★★★★★ - "Unflinching was my first Stuart G. Yates book, but it won't be my last. A great read."
★★★★★ - "The West never felt so wild. I look forward to seeing what happens in the books that follow."
★★★★★ - "One of the best westerns I have read."
Kalopsia
Kalopsia – (n.) The delusion of things being more beautiful than they really are.
They say you never know what goes on behind closed doors, but do you really know what goes on outside your front door either?
Kate is a twenty-something, successful woman. Funny, attractive and independent, she seemingly has everything going for her. But when it comes to love, Kate wouldn’t know a good idea if she stopped at a zebra crossing and watched it pass by in front of her.
Suffering at the hands of her mentally abusive partner, she doesn’t quite have the gumption to leave. That is, until Greg shows an interest.
With Greg by her side and offering her everything she has ever wanted, Kate thinks she has finally met her prince. But will temporary feelings have permanent consequences?
Knowledge Hurts
In book three of the Nememiah Chronicles series, Charlotte Duncan begins to master her gifts – but when she confronts her nemesis, will she be strong enough to face him?
After managing to rescue her friends, Charlotte finds herself in love with two very different men – vampire Lucas Tine and werewolf Conal Tremaine. As she struggles with her emotions, a dangerous group of supernaturals reveal sinister plans – leaving Charlotte no time to deal with the repercussions of her choices.
An engaging paranormal romance, Knowledge Hurts follows Charlotte’s attempts to prevent the Drâghici Consiliului from achieving their goal of control over all supernatural creatures. Pursued as the object of half-angel half-vampire Archangelo’s obsession, Charlotte must face deadly enemies –
Kraken's Keep
A routine dive takes a drastic turn for marine biologist Tess Hoffman and her boyfriend, when a monstrous underwater creature of unknown origin attacks them.
To study the dangerous deep-sea denizen, they team up with a ragtag crew of scientists and explorers, including the heroic Culley and George, a brilliant scientist.
Stranded within the confines of their research vessel, they soon understand that their scientific mission has turned into a fight for survival.
Praise:
★★★★★ - "This story was intense - it’s obvious the author knows about diving. I felt like I was right there."
★★★★★ - "Well done with a depth to each character that speaks of seasoned character development. Many unforgettable moments in this book will stay with me for a long time."
Layla's Score
Lefty is a black hitman working for the Chicago mob. Tasked with eliminating a mark, he kills the man and his wife, only to learn they have an infant daughter. Realizing the child is now alone in the world, Lefty takes her in and decides to raise her as his own.
Years later, Lefty embarks on a trip across the country to pick up a freelance contract: a once-in-a-lifetime hit with a two million dollar paycheck. Together with two-ex-colleagues and his daughter, they head to Detroit to take on a sadistic mob boss's son.
When the stakes get high, can Lefty figure out who to trust - and keep his daughter safe?
Legend of the Guardians
Ever dreamt of being a superhero?
For fourteen-year-old Riley, Taisia, Evelina and Skyler it’s not a dream, but a painful reality. They were born with powers that could wield fire, water, wind and earth. But they were never told about their true identities. In fact, they didn’t know about each other until their acceptance to one of the most prestigious schools in San Francisco, Aditus High School.
While living in the same house, hosted by an extravagant Natalie Sharp, the girls begin to realize how different they are from each other. Riley is a clown, Skyler is a princess, Evelina is a rebel and Taisia is a bookworm. But despite their polar opposite personalities, Riley and Taisia become best friends and embark on a journey to unravel the mystery behind their true identities.
Life Shadows
Craft shop owner Amelia Ryan has more than just a talent for giving old barn materials new life. She can see Life Shadows: spirits of the dead.
When she moves her Barnwood Builders store to downtown Briarton and scouts a new location for one of her projects, Amelia’s ability leads her to uncover a tangled tragedy 70 years in the making.
As secrets of the past meet with threats of the present, Amelia must rely on her supernatural ability to discover the truth. But will it be enough to bring the perpetrators to justice?
A Measure of Trouble
A cold February morning in Scotland begins with the discovery of a body, as Hector Mathewson is found dead within the cask room of his own distillery.
While directing the hunt for the murderer, D.C.I. Alex Warren needs to balance his own turbulent personal life. Their plentiful suspects have motives ranging from greed and nationalism to adultery and revenge.
A Measure of Trouble is a gripping tartan noir thriller set in Glasgow. This is a standalone mystery and can be enjoyed even if you haven't read other books in the series.
Praise from readers:
- Great dialogue, unique plot and clever humour. A Measure of Trouble is a book with such a generous helping of twists that make for a total page turner
Written To Death
Did you believe writing was a safe pastime?
It was not the first time bestselling author Sheila Armstrong had died on stage, but it would most certainly be the last.
DCI Alex Warren and his girlfriend, D.I. Sandra McKinnon, return from a short holiday, but hardly manage to step from the plane before they're called to investigate the suspicious death.
Sheila, a member of Eastfarm Writers, has been stabbed to death on stage during a rehearsal of a play she’d written. Her death mimics the plot.
Within hours, Sandra is roped into investigating a separate series of crimes, which appears to be mob-related. As the enquiries run parallel, they struggle to make progress while supporting each other.
But can there be a connection?
The Silver and the Green
As Brother Amos grows to be the Teacher for all of Tonath, he must stand against the heresies of the Silver Institute in Anoth and the Green Institute in Greenland.
Jack Donald has returned to his birth planet, but cannot find proof of long ago documents. Venta Strauss struggles to provide a haven for the poor, and Grant Vidal is the Green Marauder, accustomed to taking what he wants.
These are the three people who struggle to find their way in a new part of their world. One will become the new Teacher, one will rescue the older, destitute women on the planet, and one will give his life to save the others. The leaders of the Mechams use the Silver Institute to spread their version of the Star Paths, and the Greenlanders use the Green Institute to spread their version.
Marika
Tonath is a planet in danger of being torn apart. Only one can inherit the knowledge to one day save the Tonathian people, and her name is Marika.
It’s been seventeen years since her father passed. Coming of age, she inherits a cattle hold, a trust account, and many gifts. One special gift is a chest, which comes with instructions that will guide her to the Bergman Mountains.
With a spaceship and the knowledge of three ancient civilizations, will she have time to access it all.. or will the Star Shifts hide the information, and drive her into the arms of her childhood love?
Death on Tyneside
Agnes Lockwood returns to Tyneside, only to stumble across another dead body.
On her first visit, she helped the police solve a murder and gained quite the reputation as an amateur sleuth. Now, she is simply looking forward to meeting again with Alan Johnson, a D.C.I. with the Newcastle police force.
She is hoping their relationship will continue to blossom, but on her first day back in the city, she gets caught up in another murder.
And this time, her intrusion into the police investigation pushes Alan Johnson’s patience to the very limit.
This is a standalone mystery, and can be enjoyed even if you haven't read other books in the series.
★★★★★ - "I couldn't put this one down once I started it... Kept me guessing the whole time, right up to the end."
New Age Lamians
Jackson has barely reached manhood when lightning heralds the end of the world as we know it. The lightning has awakened the Lamians: descendants of the mythological creature Lamia.
In his world, The Company delivers supplies into his village, and harnesses technology that others lack. Soon, Jackson is taken by The Company; he is to be an ultimate warrior, alongside few others, as their blood is rare and compatible with the technology needed to transform them.
According to The Company, the Lamians are monsters who need to be defeated at all costs. But is Jackson really the one who can save the world?
Praise:
★★★★★ - "A twisty, intoxicating read."
★★★★★ - "Genuinely imaginative."
★★★★★ - "Compellingly entertaining"
Nostra Dame
Discover the true story of a woman trying to make sense of a mysterious world.
I suppressed what came naturally to me in my early years, but a pivotal moment in my mid-twenties opened a door to what lay dormant. The depth of knowledge that ensued began to snowball, leading me to predict global events and high-profile murder investigations.
Each piece of information imparted in fractals, like pieces to a puzzle. And it was up to me to put the pieces together.
Off Center In The Attic
Humor and nonsense, flights of fantasy into other realms, fright, disgust and disappointment, silliness and wonderment, and the sadness of reality and heartache.
It’s all here, and more, in stories that may leave you a little Off Center in the Attic.
Acting in a Coffin - A director plays a prank that backfires on a movie set.
The Wallflower - A woman compares herself to one who is the life of the party.
Pupule - A neighborhood gets a lesson in humility from a crazy old Hawaiian man.
To Soar - What a bird drops.
Out of Body - A man is shot and his brain goes through a metamorphosis.
Looking for Life - Never the right one.
Most Wanted - The killer of young boys remains at large.
