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The Plague
Sabrina Brooks remains in a coma at Bellevue Hospital, surrounded by government agents.
Meanwhile, another Nightcrawler has surfaced, continuing the struggle against Russian Mob and the Tryzub terror gang. Hoyt Wexford is now in charge of the NYPD's Nightcrawler Squad, ordered to apprehend the rogue crime fighter.
Time is of the essence as a new terror cell under the mysterious Apollyon arises. Their demand: a $100 million ransom, or they unleash a mutated Ebola strain upon the populace of NYC.
Is the new Nightcrawler their only hope, or can Hoyt find the masked avenger and learn his secrets before it is too late?
Praise for The Plague:
"Suspense, mystery and terrorists threats combine in this amazing read." - P.S. Winn, Amazon Review
Origin Of Shadow
The voice broke into his thoughts, everywhere and nowhere at once, deafening, yet somehow a whisper. “Are you ready to learn the truth?”
Heir to a notorious crime syndicate, sixteen-year-old Vincent Wilder is determined to live up to his father’s intimidating legacy, and expand his violent empire. The Wilders have terrorised the city of Pabell for decades and Vincent knows the business inside and out - and has dirtied his own hands more times than he dares to count.
But no matter how ready he thinks he is, nothing could have prepared him for life at the helm. His father was a man of many things, but secrets wasn’t one of them. Or so Vincent had thought. The deeper Vincent gets into his leadership role, the more terrifying and inexplicable skeletons he uncovers.
Perfecta Saxonia
King Alfred never achieved his dream of uniting the disparate Anglo-Saxon kingdoms into one Perfecta Saxonia.
The man destined to fulfill Alfred's dream is his grandson, Athelstan, as the spark of unity begins in the Saxon kingdom of Wessex. Abandoned by his father and raised by his uncle, young Athelstan faces numerous adversities on his way to becoming a mighty warrior and diplomat.
But can he overcome the odds to transform England from an insignificant island off the Western European mainland, into the leading centre of tenth-century diplomacy and learning?
Discover the story of one of the most important English kings, who put in place the foundations of modern-day England.
Pirates And Pickled Heads
A collection of valiant vessels and storied sea captains from years past, Pirates and Pickled Heads is an eclectic look at some of Scotland’s most unusual maritime stories.
Within four sections spanning the personalities, ships, places, and pirates of Scotland, you’ll discover an intriguing nautical history nestled among sweeping sea views and lush coastal landscapes.
From tales of warrior lords and privateers to the mystery of the Maggie Smith, and the strange legend of the remote island of Rona, you’ll explore the unique seafaring history of Scotland.
Purple Death
series of murders leads Detective Inspector Sean Connor and his team into a labyrinthine investigation. The victims are dispatched using a poison previously associated with the notorious Borgia family.
As the murders multiply at an alarming rate, Connor finds clues hard to come by, and every lead takes him down yet another blind alley. The killer seems to be one step ahead of him at every turn.
Together with Sergeant Lucy Clay, they must piece together the shreds of evidence and find the mastermind behind the murders that become known as Purple Death.
Praise:
★★★★★ - "Another spellbinding book from the master of misdirection."
★★★★★ - "A nicely crafted mystery that kept me guessing right to the end."
Quest For Babylon's Soul
Two thousand years ago, a Persian general and his seneschal march through the dunes, leaving behind rivers of blood.
In 2011, the dark side of NATO’s presence in Iraq pushes a local woman to flee into the night, clutching a golden vase to her chest.
Fast forward to today, where American archaeologist Diane Ryan discovers a mass grave in the hot sands of Syria. After calling English historian Geoff Symons for help with the dig, the two unearth an ancient clay plate.
Discover how the timeframes intertwine, how echoes of the past reach the present, and in the end - who will reach the gold statue of God Marduk?
Savage World
The Earth is no more. Escaping the premature nova of Sol, humanity's last survivors flee their doomed home using an experimental drive that takes them to the far side of the galaxy.
With ten thousand survivors, dwindling resources and rapidly diminishing hope, the fleet is on the verge of breaking point. Gaia, their new home, offers one last chance of survival for the human race.
But when Major Tom Merrick and Captain Juliana Curran lead the expedition to explore this new frontier, they learn that Gaia is a world fraught with peril and deadly secrets.
Praise:
★★★★★ - "An astonishingly detailed and well-thought-out novel that gives fresh perspective on a common sci-fi theme."
★★★★★ - "Loved this book. Gripped me from page one."
Sealing Fate
Brian Madsen has it all: a successful political campaign, a beautiful wife and a prosperous legal career.
Everything changes when a congratulatory kiss from campaign worker Cathy escalates into a passionate affair. When she is found murdered, Brian receives a cryptic call that leads him down a path of murder, blackmail and mortal danger.
Coerced into making unthinkable choices, Brian must meet the caller’s demands, or pay the price. But will he give in, or find the courage to fight back?
Praise:
★★★★★ - "Exciting and suspenseful, Sealing Fate will hit you with twists and turns you would have never imagined."
★★★★★ - "I felt connected to each character. Could not put this book down."
Seven Ways To Jane
After getting fired from her safe job, wannabe writer Jane discovers what a wide world of other Janes there are. Ego-surfing with her best friend Christian gives her THE IDEA: the book she was born to write.
The next step? An epic road trip.
With a skimpy plan and an even skinnier budget, they blaze from California to New York, meeting Jane Waldens as they quest for the perfect angle, the just-so interview question. The business Jane in Vegas, the seemingly happy Mom Jane in Nebraska, the tough-as-nails Jane.
But wait. Is this becoming a cliché? All surface and no substance?
As Jane and Christian realize they are wading into the ever-deepening waters of the big idea, they realize there's no turning back.
Shadow of the Wolf
A dark force has awakened in the Highlands.
Scotland, 1388. After Fergus Scott of Eildon travels north to investigate reports of a malevolent presence, he encounters the ferocious Alistair Mor.
Drawn into battle against enchantment and death, Fergus is aided by the lovely but quick-tempered Seonaid. Meanwhile, Donald of the Isles and his army march to confront Alistair, and trouble is brewing as the witches of Scotland gather to recreate the Book of Black Earth.
But when the forces of good and evil collide, can Fergus save his soul and his country?
Inspired by the story of Alexander Stewart - The Wolf of Badenoch.
Praise from readers:
★★★★★ - "An enigmatic tale of the darker past of the Highlands that believably fuses historical fact with Scottish myths and legends."
Sharing Hamilton
Philadelphia, 1791. James and Maria Reynolds are flat broke. Well aware of the attraction between his wife and Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton, James hatches a plan to blackmail Alexander and get rich - and sends Maria to seduce him.
Meanwhile, the mysterious Dr. Severus Black befriends the Hamiltons and becomes a close confidant of Alexander’s wife, Eliza. While Mrs. Hamilton grows fond of the handsome doctor, she also senses something different about the debonair young man.
Meanwhile, a vicious serial killer is stalking the city by night. As Hamilton’s affair with Maria runs headlong towards personal and professional catastrophe, the constables of Philadelphia draw a net around the emerged killer of young serving girls.
The Four Emperors
"Be prepared to burn the midnight oil. It's well worth it." - Historical Novel Society
Under Emperor Nero's rule, Rome is a dangerous place. His cruel, artistic whims border on madness, and anyone who dares rise too high has their wings clipped with fatal results.
For one family, this means either promotion or destruction. While his uncle Vespasian goes off to put down a rebellion in Judea, Titus Flavius Sabinus struggles to walk the perilous line between success and notoriety as he climbs Rome's ladder.
When Nero is impaled on his own artistry, the whole world is thrown into chaos, and Sabinus must navigate shifting allegiances and murderous alliances as his family tries to survive the year of the Four Emperors.
Strawberries
Fifteen years ago, the innocence of the small town of Pleasure, Wisconsin was stolen by a young boy. Now, he is back, leaving a trail of bloody carnage in his wake. The media has dubbed him Strawberries, and the country is mesmerized.
Detective Harry Bland is a broken man, and can’t find a single clue to catch him. It doesn’t help that his mind won’t focus; his heart just isn’t in it anymore.
Halfway across the country, Sylvia is in a different state of mind. When she isn’t selling sex to the rich, she is doing her best to disappear. Sylvia lives a life of assumed names, one night stands and a constant stream of narcotics.
Friction
Three years have passed since Jack Hunter changed the course of history.
Now, a terrorist threatens to fracture the delicate alliance between Earth and Leyria, and Jack finds himself neck-deep in a world of danger and scandal.
Allegiances shift as conspiracies surface, and distinguishing friend from foe will be the most difficult test Jack has ever faced.
Praise from readers:
★★★★★ - "The Justice Keepers Saga just keeps getting better."
★★★★★ - "R.S. Penney has pulled me into a richly-woven tapestry of action and adventure that I cannot get enough of."
The Spycatcher Caper
Best known in peacetime for his bumbling ways as a private eye, Dick DeWitt finds himself inducted into the U.S Army during World War II.
Somehow, the military sends him to the West Coast to uncover spies, fifth columnists, and saboteurs.
What poor DeWitt is not aware of is that while he is looking for the enemy, the enemy is looking for him.
The Convenience of Lies
Always unpopular and a misfit, Mackenzie Fairbanks gets a chance to start over when she moves to a new town. Finding an unlikely friend in the Russian girl Kira, they quickly become best friends.
When Kira goes to Russia for a holiday, Mackenzie vows to finally get the bad boy, Ramon, to notice her... And he does. As the sparks begin to fly and Mackenzie finds her place, Kira's return from vacation brings about new challenges for the girls.
Suddenly, Kira and Mackenzie get entangled in a mystery involving several acts of vandalism. Mackenzie knows that the culprit is closer than she ever imagined, and it's up to her to decide what's more important: her friend or her heart. Can she find the truth within the lies without losing everything she ever wanted?
The Courtier of Versailles
France, 1682. Louis XIV, the Sun King, is at the height of his power. The court at Versailles is a paradise for privileged young women.
Jeanne Yvette Mas Du Bois is unlike other courtiers: her thirst for knowledge often incurs her father's brutal wrath. But her uncle encourages Jeanne's independence, secretly teaching her fencing in the palace's labyrinthine basement.
Hidden behind her mask, Jeanne is mistaken for a man. As Jean Luc, she is admitted to an inner circle where she learns of a devious plot in the court. As Jean Luc, she is permitted to bring her intelligence and swordsmanship to bear. And as Jean Luc, she is free to love the man of her choosing... even if she can never have him.
The Door Between Worlds
Michael is a young bookworm who really believes in magic. But even he isn’t prepared for what lies behind the secret door in the school library: Treeshallow, a parallel land where all known stories originate from.
When Michael runs into the residents of Treeshallow, he finds them reminiscent of characters he's read about in books.
Michael’s appearance there isn’t an accident. After he sets to find the famous wizard Ramble, the two learn that the school librarian, Mr. Rogers, has been taken captive by a band of demons known as the Desrai.
But even with their combined forces, can the two save Rogers from the clutches of evil?
The First Lady Of Hardy Ranch
Farmgirl Lynnette Humphry’s life changes when she submits herself as a mail-order bride, and receives a proposal from handsome Wyoming rancher Jacob Hardy.
On the train ride to meet her future husband, Lynette is seduced by quick-minded book lover Thomas – but foul play, robbery, and a deceptive ruse run afoot, leaving Lynette questioning who she can trust.
Torn between two men and seeking the truth, will Lynnette find a way to navigate her new life as the First Lady of Hardy Ranch?
The Lights Will Never Fade
Eighteen-year-old Peyton is a typical Midwest girl - until the Shadow helps her escape the most gruesome murder that the small town of Jenks, Oklahoma has ever seen.
Soon after, she returns home only to find the rest of her family dead.
Haunted by the Shadow ever since, Peyton is not the only one this supernatural being has chosen - and now, no one is safe from its wrath. Escaping to live with her only living relative, Peyton discovers that they both have dark secrets that cannot remain buried.
Secrets which fuel the Shadow's vengeance.
In the end, can Peyton prevent any more bloodshed, or is there no stopping this supernatural nightmare?
