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Windrush: Crimea
Malta, 1854. Jack and his disreputable 113th Foot are stationed in Crimea. A lieutenant in British Army's worst regiment, Jack hankers for recognition to regain his true station in life.
At the Battle of the Alma, Jack is sent to General Campbell of the Highland Brigade to offer the assistance of the 113th. After burying the dead, he meets the beautiful Helen Maxwell, but soon after receives orders to leave the country.
Facing the formidable Russian army led by the savage Major Kutozov, Jack learns that life in the front line is tough, with only the wayward Helen to alleviate the horrors of war.
Praise:
★★★★★ - "Archibald delivers a gritty tale worthy of the Charge of the Light Brigade, and spins it masterfully with personal storylines. A scorching read."
Windrush: Jayanti's Pawns
Jack Windrush is still in India during the late stages of the Indian Mutiny.
Tired of war, he has to obey orders when Colonel Hook orders him to hunt down a mysterious female warrior named Jayanti. Soon, Jack's company of the 113th Foot shares in the defeat at Fort Ruhya, where they encounter warriors wearing black turbans... and discover that they are women.
With a Pathan prisoner, Jack and the remains of the 113th Foot leave the main army to search for Jayanti.
Amid ferocious battle, betrayal and a personal game of cat and mouse with Jayanti herself, Jack and his company move ever closer to the final confontation in their campaign.
Praise from readers:
★★★★★ - "I love the Jack Windrush series.
Within A Name
Ranat Totz has spent most of his life robbing the tombs of the dead for enough tin to buy his next drink.
But after he decides to loot the body of a wealthy priest he finds in an alley, he's arrested and convicted of murdering the man.
Realizing he's got nothing to show for his life, Ranat begins a desperate gamble to solve the crime he didn’t commit, so he can clear the only thing of value he has - his name. And maybe have another drink on the way.
A Dying Wish (Razor Book 1)
Elaborate cons, impossible heists and high-speed chases were his thing.
His talent in boxing and engineering made life a gamble with death he never wanted to quit. Then, he left the world of crime with his woman, a blonde bombshell also accomplished in boxing, and his engineering equal.
But their late boxing coach gives them a reason to return to their past life; his will instructs his former pupils to join with other talented individuals to form a team - and finish the job Coach Eddy started before he was murdered.
Cause And Effect (Kind Hearts And Martinets Book 1)
A self-labeled enigma, Detective Inspector Jack Austin is at once miserable and amusing, melancholy and motivated. Running the Community Police Unit from his deck chair, D.I. Austin is known for his ability to solve crimes out of the blue.
Trying to work cases while struggling with his mental issues, Austin deals with a variety of major crimes, including bicycle theft. But when the case of an executed police officer lands on his desk, he accidentally uncovers a malevolent scheme.
Can he discover who is behind it all - and keep what's left of his sanity?
Murder is Our Business (Turner Hahn And Frank Morales Case Files Book 1)
Ten stories from the Case Files of homicide detectives Turner Hahn and Frank Morales, these are tales of murder, deception, greed and mayhem only this duo can solve.
Murder is the operative word in this collection: from hardened criminals to deceitful damsels, to the cold minds of serial killers. Come along for the ride as Turner and Frank face off with the crazies, the cunning and the brilliant, as they try to get away with murder.
For Turner and Frank, the city pays them to do a job. But that's okay... they're good at what they do.
Murderous Passions (Turner Hahn And Frank Morales Crime Mysteries Book 1)
Working on multiple cases at the same time, homicide detectives Turner Hahn and Frank Morales have their plates full of problems.
Turner is a man with an unnerving resemblance to a 30’s movie matinee idol. He has the same jet-black hair, the same wiry, sardonic grin permanently creasing his lips, and the same deep dimples creasing his face. He's rich, he's smart, and he has a cool car.
Frank is a genetic freak. Big, with no apparent neck to speak of, he has bright carrot-colored red hair pulled back into a man bun and a thick mustache of the same color. Hidden beneath the surface is an eidetic memory that forgets nothing, and the same dry, sardonic wit that his partner has.
Whenever a tough case comes along, the higher-ups dump it into the laps of Turner and Frank. The cases nobody want to touch are the ones these two are best in solving. And they do it with a style all their own.
The Peasant (Fall of the Swords Book 1)
Following a civil war, an empire grapples with the devastating fallout.
His conscience heavy, Peasant General Guarding Bear wants to usurp the tyrannical emperor's throne. But the general's rivals continue to play games, seeking to avenge their name and reclaim the Northern Imperial Sword.
With his reign threatened and no progeny to his name, the Emperor plots to conceive an heir by stealth. Soon, Guarding Bear enters a world of deception, smoke and mirrors, and must decide where his loyalties lie.
Trouble In Trondheim (Kurt Hammer Book 1)
Kurt Hammer's life is falling apart. His family has been found murdered, and his personal life is a shambles.
While Kurt tries to leave his past behind and turn a new page, a serial killer is loose in the city of Trondheim, Norway.
The police are clueless, and soon Kurt is called in. But can he rise to the occasion and save the day?
Windrush (Jack Windrush Book 1)
Burmese War, 1852. Unable to join the famous Royal Malverns, Jack Windrush is commissioned into the despised 113th Foot.
Determined to rise in the ranks and make a name for himself, he is sent with the 113th to join the British expedition. But when they get involved in the attack of Rangoon, Jack realizes that war on the fringes of the Empire is not as honorable and glorious as he expected.
After a chance meeting with a renegade British soldier, Jack witnesses the true terrors of war, and begins to question the whole framework in which he has grown up.
Katerina
The most unusual love story is about to unfold. Kamil, a thirty-something weapons trader, lives in the notorious Red Light District in Prague. Despite his hatred for prostitutes, he accepts an offer from Ginny - a local sex worker.
As their strange friendship unfolds and Kamil witnesses several bizarre scenarios, he begins to suspect that Ginny might not be an ordinary prostitute.
“Hofstatter continues to impress with stories that pull no punches, and travel to some genuinely dark places.” - The Eloquent Page
Love, Lies, and Legacies
When Catherine Tedder’s husband dies suddenly in September 1822, she is left alone with two small girls, Margaret and Sarah.
Accepting the proposal of James Blay Jr. sees her trapped in a marriage of convenience - for him. Struggling with the vagaries of her wayward husband, Catherine and the girls are forced to adapt to his tyranny.
Moving them between Hobart and New Norfolk, James refuses to let the girls attend school. It's 1823, and Catherine's rights as a wife are limited.
After spending time in prison, James Blay Jr. appears to be a changed man: attentive, caring, supportive. But then, a tragedy changes everything.
Time Tells All
With his parents deceased and his older brother deserting his family, William Blay is struggling with insolvency.
After selling his farm in New Norfolk, Van Diemen’s Land, William packs up his wife and three daughters and absconds to Port Phillip. But life in the new Colony is dogged by the same dramas that hounded William in Van Diemen’s Land. A new start is not easy as it first seemed.
Forced to deal with the First World War and the Great Depression, they fight to make ends meet. But tenacity is often rewarded with success, and soon their family realizes its value as a significant part of Australian history.
Nuclear Knights
After the end of modern civilization, the world hangs in a dreadful balance.
Humanity, giant beasts and aliens live together, all fighting to survive a wasteland littered with scars of the apocalypse. The Nuclear Knights - humanity’s last defenders - disappeared five years ago to parts unknown.
Now, the last remaining piece of human society on a space station plots to reclaim the Earth for themselves. Seeking help from the reclusive heroes to survive the coming war, the last survivors of mankind soon face a deadly last stand that will forever change the future of their world.
Red Light in the Pyrenees
Take a respected female cop
Add two drops of violent death
Some ladies of the night
And a bucket full of blood
Place all in a small French spa town
Stir with money and greed
Until all becomes clear
The result will be satisfying
In the third novel in Elly Grant's Death in the Pyrenees series, you get an insight into the workings and atmosphere of a small French town in the Eastern Pyrenees.
After the sudden, violent death of a local Madam brings fear to her working girls, police officer Danielle gets on the case, determined to find the killer.
But is there a silver lining to every cloud? Find out, and hold your breath... it’s a bumpy ride.
Red Light In The Pyrenees is a standalone novel and can be enjoyed even if you haven't read other books in the series.
Psy Touch
After the Psy Storm, the world changed. Humans gained the ability to physically influence other people with thought. When the psy-sex industry exploded, society began to break apart into a debauchery-filled experience of exploration and no rules.
Lexy avoids the psy dens and band free zones. She's much happier wearing her inhibitor headband, which blocks all psy ability.
Jared is the opposite; he believes in a life free of the bands, and exploring their natural gifts to their fullest.
When the two cross paths, they have to rethink their way of life. But in a world where thinking is a crime, will their love become just a distant memory?
Ride The Wind, Choose The Fire
Come on a whirlwind ride across time and place with one of the most recognizable figures of Western history – Joan of Arc.
We all know of her, but few know the details of her life. Travel back in time with The Maid, in a series of imaginary interviews conducted by the author. Join her journey from shepherdess to warrior woman, to her rise to sainthood. Enjoy Joan’s own words, recorded through two arduous trials. Admire her courage and stoicism, her compassion for the enemy, her battle strategies and her horsemanship.
Under the duress of imprisonment and trial, she still maintained her sense of humor, to the point of making her accusers and judges laugh out loud. Five hundred years later, the Catholic Church that condemned her as a heretic, made her a Saint.
Sallowed Blood
In the dark corners of a castle deep in the Alps, a secret awaits Daniel Stone. After inheriting the castle from his grandmother, Daniel and his father travel to Bavaria.
They soon notice a dark presence in the old stronghold: strange noises echo from the depths beneath the castle, and someone or something seems to be following their every move.
After things spiral out of control, Daniel and his father receive unexpected help from an old relative, who tells them of the dark secrets the castle holds. But even with the three of them, will they be able to discover the centuries-old mystery that lies buried, or will darkness claim them all?
Shakespeare's Secrets - Romeo & Juliet
William Shakespeare, thief and genius. “Borrowing” other people’s stories, he used his unparalleled way with words to craft those stories into timeless plays. And in those plays, he hid countless secrets: references to mythology, popular music, and secret instructions for his actors.
This collection of essays by author and actor David Blixt explores every secret hidden in Shakespeare’s most-read play, Romeo & Juliet, revealing everything from Shakespeare’s source material to his performance tips to his actors. From The Juliet Trap to The Window Scene, Blixt turns every misconception about the play on its head, returning to the text to find great humor, and through that humor, greater tragedy.
Awake The Cullers
What do you do when the monsters are real?
Legend spoke of people unafraid of pain; the ones gloried in war and death. Indescriminate killers, they fought past the point when most men would be dead.
Unstoppable, they terrorized the lands until at last they were wiped out in the Great Wars. Or so the world wished to believe. On the cusp of transition, Ondar braces for a return to the horrors of the past, even as new heroes emerge to protect the most innocent among them.
What do you do when the monsters are real? You fight.
