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Windrush: Blood Price
Jack Windrush and the 113th Foot are commissioned to Sevastopol during the Crimean War.
As the great storm of November 1854 rages, Jack's unit is rescuing survivors from a wrecked ship and finds out that one of the survivors is Helen Maxwell, his former sweetheart.
Soon after, they find themselves opposed by the Plastun Cossacks, and the siege of Sevastopol starts to take its toll. With British casualties mounting, Jack and the 113th need to take drastic measures to survive.
Praise:
★★★★★ - "Excellent plot and character development."
★★★★★ - "The descriptions of life in the Crimean army camps and the areas surrounding Sevastopol are so well written that you feel like you are there. An impressive series."
Women of Scotland
Women of Scotland is a thematic time trip through Scottish history, and the important part women have played in its past.
From the humble to the great, Scottish women have been at the forefront and background of events. Here are the fisherwomen, the warriors, the great writers, the Jacobites, the martyrs and the mill girls. Without them, Scotland would not have existed.
Join a great journey from the Dark Ages to the 21st century, and learn about the women who have been the driving force behind this small, yet dynamic nation.
Cradle of the Gods (The Soulstone Prophecy Book 1)
In the world of Allwyn, a war has led to the downfall of humanity. Thousand years later, the survivors live on the fringes of a vast dwarven empire.
Ghile, one of the last humans, is preparing for his Rite of Attrition in a settlement known as the Cradle of the Gods. Meanwhile, Almoriz the Sorcerer and his apprentice Riff arrive in Ghile’s village for their annual visit.
Their meeting sets forth a series of events that changes Ghile's life forever. He is marked as the Stonechosen, and wields powers of the gods themselves.
But Ghile is not alone; others chosen to fulfill the prophecy are also traveling to the Cradle, seeking to destroy him. The time of the Stonechosen has come.
Doug Maxwell (The Storm Trilogy Book 1)
Imagine an athlete so incredible that he dominates two sports - football and baseball - shattering records and lifting his team to championships every year.
Doug Maxwell is a new kind of reluctant hero. A boy from a fractured home, he now has to overcome crushing criticism from the media, opposing players and the public. Deep down, Doug is a kind, giving man, who struggles with his own inner demons and human foibles. But he is not a cheat.
Yet, Doug does have an incredible, supernatural secret. Having been bestowed amazing strength by an event in his childhood, Doug can now work towards fulfilling his greatest wish: to make his father proud.
But as his abilities grow, so do his detractors. After reporter Sue Ohuna notices that something is not quite human about Doug, she risks her career trying to uncover his secret. As stakes get higher, Doug soon needs to make life-changing decisions. But can he fulfill his true destiny?
Magic! Hissed The Little Demons
Everyone has their demons.
From time to time, they'll sneak up on us or run about underfoot. They'll keep tripping us until we summon the one thing they can't stand: magic. That igniting surge of self-belief that sends them crawling back into the shadows.
An imaginative and accessible collection of poetry, Magic! Hissed The Little Demons explores depression, self-confidence, friendship, and determination, blending the fantastical with the contemporary, and a hint or two of sass.
Tell Me Why (Georgie Harvey and John Franklin Book 1)
What will they risk for answers?
Picturesque Daylesford has a darker side. Melbourne writer Georgie Harvey heads to the mineral springs region in central Victoria to look for a missing farmer, and soon links the woman’s disappearance with the unsolved mystery surrounding her husband.
Meanwhile, maverick police officer and solo dad John Franklin is working a case that’s a step up from Daylesford’s usual soft crime: a stalker targeting single mothers.
Georgie’s investigation stirs up long-buried secrets, and attracts enemies. When she reports the missing person to local cops, sparks fly between her and Franklin.
Has he dismissed the writer too quickly? And what will the truth cost?
Delta Squad - The Rise Of 188 (Delta Squad Book 1)
The power of a god is bestowed on a madman, his eyes glowing with a golden light through an arcane ritual from ages past. Together with a group of insane generals, he is dedicated to wage war on the world, with an army of remorseless killers that can appear anywhere on the planet. They take no prisoners, and no one is safe.
Meanwhile, a top-secret organization known only to the highest levels of power is coming up with its greatest weapon: the mythical Delta Squad. A five-member team with special skills, weapons and armor, they are destined to fight in what could be the last war.
But will it be enough to put an end to the madness... or is the rise of the sinister power only known as 188 impossible to stop?
Accidental Archaeologist
Three years have passed since Thordric joined the Wizard Council.
Together with High Wizard Vey, they have reformed the council completely. But while half-wizards can now train their magic freely and join the ranks of the mages, Thordric realizes that there are many who are completely unaware of this.
Traveling to the faraway town of Valley Edge, he meets the young archaeologist Hamlet, who is on his way to a dig site where a new discovery has been made. But not all is as it first appears.
Once again, Thordric has to put his magic to the test - in order to stop the greatest catastrophe their world has ever seen.
This is a standalone novel, and can be enjoyed even if you haven't read other books in the series.
King of the Norse
Harald Hardrada wants the throne of Norway.
With the mad Byzantine emperor Michael The Fifth deposed, Harald turns his attention to the north. But General Maniakes has something different in mind for him.
Using Hardrada as an instrument of death, he's not the only one who seeks to rule Byzantium. Bishops lie, soldiers fight, assassins stalk the streets and lovers lament. And in the end, they all lose their lives.
Hardrada needs treasure to win his crown, and the new Empress Zoe has it. With few resources and even less time, Harald faces a difficult choice - and the specter of death is never far away.
Praise from readers:
★★★★★ - "Fast-paced and action-packed... Well developed characters with all of the intrigue and failings and triumphs of life. A recommended read."
Origins
Harald Hardrada is returning to his homeland.
Sailing north after escaping the clutches of the Byzantine Empress Zoe, he intends to claim his inheritance: Norway's crown.
Danger has followed him like a close friend, and on the arduous journey home, he reflects on his life of adventure, tragedy and war. After joining the elite Varangian Guard, his wits and skills in combat have served him well.
But will they be enough to fend off the revenge of the empress?
Watchers
Three prominent world figureheads disappear following The World Summit in Kuala Lumpur. The following day, U.S. President John Remy is found dead in his hotel room.
Meanwhile, two friends on a road trip across North America come to the aid of a mysterious woman, washed up on the banks of the Colorado River. Somehow, all these events are linked.
Choosing to help her plunges them into a nightmarish race across the globe, for she holds a secret that defies all we know about human evolution. Pursued by a deadly force, they must recover a relic so ancient it's fallen into legend.
A relic that will not only save them, but all of humanity.
Praise:
★★★★★ - "Part science fiction, part thriller, Boston delivers just the right amount of each. An engaging, enjoyable read."
Westburn Blues
Dante Rinaldi is born to Italian immigrants in the West of Scotland. Stranded by World War Two in Italy during a summer with his grandfather, Dante grows roots in his family’s rural homeland and, as a young adult, identifies with a band of mountain partisans fighting the fascists.
Young love delayed and the Rinaldis’ struggles in post-war Scotland carry Dante into the life of Chris McCoull: a neglected adolescent who finds his calling and romance while working for a Greek-owned shipping line.
Carefully researched and historically detailed, Westburn Blues is a rendering of the Scottish-Italian experience and filled with a cast of colorful characters... from sympathetic to truly evil.
When The Time Comes To Light A Fire
There comes a time in a girl’s life when she is faced with a troubling question.
What have I done?
Sixteen-year old Vanessa Roberts is quickly learning how to deal with her annoying pretty-boy lab partner, her incredibly ADD best friend, and the seemingly widening gap between her and her mother.
Zack Roads should have been everything she deserved. He is more than just a nice distraction; he is also the cause for every envious glance shot Vanessa’s way as she enters her sophomore year at Gem City High.
But what happens when she finds herself amidst a storm of hope, regret, and the danger of losing herself along the way?
Where Gravel Roads Lead Home
Luke Miller embraces being a golden boy. He’s not even ashamed to admit it.
But when he goes home, all of that fades away.
His mom doesn’t particularly care that he’s in the running to be captain of the basketball team, or that his girlfriend is freaking awesome, or even that he made honor roll the previous year. Well, almost made it.
He is determined to make sure none of that really matters, because the beginning of junior year is one step closer to being out of Gem City and on his own.
Until maybe it isn’t. Luke learns that decisions are hard to make when they matter, and even harder when they affect the people he cares about.
Write It Right
Written and compiled by award-winning novelist Mary Deal, Write it Right - Tips for Authors is a major source of information for breathing life into your prose. Learn how to polish your writing with tips and examples, and make your prose leap off the page.
Writing your opus, you may have encountered myriad questions about imperfect areas that you stumble across in the composition. The thoroughly explained tips offered in Write it Right - Tips for Authors clarify these worrisome issues, instead of simply taking a chance they’ll be acceptable.
These thorough and often humorous tips were written in response to author queries for articles that explain various problematic aspects, including:
Grammar and punctuation
Narration
Character development and dialogue
You Choose
After a police officer's family is taken hostage, he faces a deadly choice: one of his family members will live, and the other will die. He must make the decision, and time is running out.
Homicide Investigators Vincent Falcone and Farrah Richards take the case, and a team is assembled. Every effort is made to catch the psychopath before the next murder.
The killer makes mistakes; it's almost as if getting caught doesn’t matter. But can they reach him in time?
Praise:
★★★★★ - "Fantastically realistic dialogue and characters you feel like you know personally."
★★★★★ - "Falcone and Richards are such a great team. A captivating book from beginning to end."
★★★★★ - "Full of edge of your seat suspense and non-stop action. I enjoyed this book immensely."
Dolor and Shadow (The Seidr Cycle Book 1)
A great power has awakened within Princess Kallan.
To keep the princess hidden, she is taken to Alfheim, her abilities suppressed and her memory erased. Years later, Kallan inherits her father's war and vows revenge on the man she believes responsible: Rune, King of Gunir.
But soon, a twist of fate puts Kallan in protection of the man she has sworn to kill, and Rune in possession of powers he does not understand.
Lost in the world of Men, the two form an unlikely alliance to make their way home and solve the mystery of their past - and of the Shadow that hunts them both.
An epic fantasy adventure steeped in Norse mythology, Angela B. Chrysler's 'Dolor And Shadow' is a riveting story of war, friendship, magic and high adventure.
Party to a Murder (Lainey Quilholt Mysteries Book 1)
Lainey, a 17-year-old small town girl, has no idea she's about to be involved in a grisly murder investigation.
After young Arline is murdered, Lainey's suspicions arise. Why did everyone seem to hate this girl? Digging for clues and trying to understand her friends' attitude towards Arline, she finds herself in the middle of a cover-up.
Clues lead to several people, including Lainey's friend Wendy. With Sheriff Weeks's help, Lainey tries to figure out who had the most to gain by killing Arline.
But can they find the killer before another life is lost?
Suriax (Ondar Series Book 1)
If it was legal to kill, would you?
Suriax and Aleria are sister cities, separated by the Therion River. Both are founded on strict observance of the law, but they couldn't be more different.
King Veritan founded Suriax on the teachings of Venerith the Corruptor: a god devoid of morality. In Suriax there is no right or wrong; there is only legal or illegal. Kern was an assassin for the Flame Guard, a group of mercenaries dedicated to Venerith. He never questioned his life, until the day he learned the truth about his past.
Pursued by a queen willing to do anything to keep her throne, Kern faces an uncertain future - and a bargain that will change the people of Suriax forever.
The Fireraisers (Detective Watters Mysteries Book 1)
Dundee, Scotland, 1862. After the mill of businessman Matthew Beaumont burns to the ground, Detective Sergeant George Watters is sent to investigate.
Soon, George discovers that this is not the first property that has been targeted. When a man is found dead in the hold of a trade ship, George discovers a shocking connection between Beaumont and foreign powers threatening the very country.
George tries to get to the bottom of the mystery, but clues are few and far between. What connects the enigmatic Beaumont to the murder and strange events taking place in the Dundee shipyard?
