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Voice Of The Falconer
Eight years after the tumultuous events of The Master of Verona, Pietro Alaghieri is living in exile in Ravenna, enduring the loss of his famous father while secretly raising Cesco, the bastard heir to Verona's prince, Cangrande della Scala.
When word of Cangrande's death reaches him, it forces Pietro to race back to Verona and prevent Cesco's rivals from usurping his ward's rightful place. But young Cesco is determined not to be anyone's pawn.
Willful and brilliant, he defies even the stars. Meanwhile, far behind the scenes, a mastermind pulls the strings, moving the players towards a bloody finale.
Born from Shakespeare's Italian plays, this novel explores the danger, deceit, and deviltry of early Renaissance Italy.
The Music Room
"A poignant tale of love and salvation... I was completely transported by this book." - Amazon Review
In 1950's Westburn, Scotland, Tim Ronsard only has a few months remaining until he leaves St. Mary's School.
Bored and listless, he's anxious to get away. His life changes when a new music teacher is appointed: Isobel Clieshman, a Protestant working in a Catholic school. Soon, Tim's feelings go well beyond a school boy crush, but at 23 years old the teacher is out of his reach.
Five years later, they meet randomly and soon, Tim thinks he has never been happier. But amid family issues, war and prejudice, can they find the road to happiness together?
The Pawnbroker
Amid the danger and death of a decaying 19th century city, the Pawnbroker plies his trade. A man of evil temper, he craves the one thing that will bring him the fulfillment he covets.
In the present day, two teenage boys explore an abandoned Tudor-style house. An eerie atmosphere fills the boys with a sense of dread, and they realize that something sinister is in the air.
As the past reaches the present, the boys must uncover the mystery of the house... and face the ancient evil only known as The Pawnbroker.
The Bandit
Tired of lying in wait, the exiled Noble Bandit seizes his chance at revenge. Meanwhile, as the birth of the Royal Twins nears, Peasant General Guarding Bear is repatriated by the Emperor.
Fearing for the safety of his heirs, the emperor orders the general to lay siege to his enemy’s fortress. In preparation, the general recruits the aid of a powerful wizard and a skilled young healer – but none of them suspects a traitor in their midst.
As loyalties are tested and new alliances made, who will rise above and claim victory as their own?
Standing in Shadows
The Light-loving Fey have rescued Gairynzvl. Now, he wants to return to the dark realm of The Reviled, and rescue the innocent childfey.
It will take strength, courage and more than one Fey to breach the borders of The Uunglarda, and to slip past the legions of Dark Fey. Gairynzvl knows the secret ways in and out of the dark realm. Slipping into the darkness is easy; escaping with the childfey is another matter. If captured, his band of liberators will pray for death long before it comes.
Will the Fey of the Light risk a savage war to rescue the innocent childfey, and who will join Gairynzvl's quest to the realm of shadows and fear?
Praise:
★★★★★ - "Compelling and with a decided darkness throughout, Standing in Shadows is a book any fantasy aficionado will relish."
The Stones of Fire and Water
After his return from Aeris with the gem of air, Pettic receives a letter from the king. He is to see Torren and rekindle their relationship.
Soon after, Torren and Pettic meet a strange man and their lives change drastically, as they're dragged into a mystery surrounding the red dragon Monarlisk and his former mate.
But will Pettic's magic be enough to help them finish their quest in time - and in the end, will the rightful king be crowned?
Melcorka Of Alba
Melcorka and Bradan are returning from Cahokia.
Their plans change abruptly when a storm sends them hundreds of miles off course. After their encounter with the demon Kanaima, Bradan notices something strange in Melcorka's behavior.
After countless days at sea, they find themselves in a strange Eastern land - in the city of Kollchi - and surrounded by supernatural forces they have never seen before. With her trusty sword Defender by her side, Melcorka sets to overcome the odds.
But in this dangerous land of monsters and demonic power, will it be enough?
The Tide of Terror
A telephone call to the local veterinarian's office breaks the peace of Alderney Island.
After several reports of injured animals in rapid succession, vet Jenny sets out to examine what might be causing the injuries.
Later the same night, she's roused from her sleep by strange sounds and an unnerving chill in the air. Something unnatural is lurking in the shadows, causing her stomach to churn with fear.
But what connects the mysterious attacks, the remains of a concentration camp on the island, and the dark, grotesque figure who consistently appears in Jenny's dreams?
On the small channel island, she must uncover the mystery... or die trying.
The Villagers
Nothing can prepare you for the secrets of The Villagers.
Olive and Geoffrey are happier than ever. After moving to the countryside to bring up their three young children, they are welcomed with open arms by the friendly residents of the chocolate box village.
But beyond the veil of rhododendrons and net curtains, there is something more. Just as Olive is settling in and starting to integrate with the community, she finds out that all is not as it first seemed.
As her discoveries become more and more sinister, Olive begins to fear for her own sanity, and has to make choices that will decide the fate of her family.
The Villagers paints an intriguing picture of a 1950s English country village, where not everyone is who they first appear to be.
Personal Violation
When a female executive is harassed and assaulted by the company’s CEO – and subsequently fired – a tenacious attorney is determined to seek justice.
Profoundly affected and facing the psychological impact of a violent sexual attack on a business trip, executive Sarah turns to lawyer Scott Winslow for legal representation when she reports the incident – and is immediately fired for alleged poor performance. As he prosecutes the case, Winslow must find a way to pull together concrete evidence amidst dueling perspectives.
Wolf Moon
The group called Wolf have been enlisted into the Erian Army against their will, and they soon learn that an invasion is planned into their homeland of Grosmer.
As the heroes make their escape, they accidentally stumble upon an old Dwarven city, and become friends with them.
Facing enemies on all sides, the five must find where their loyalties lie, and save their homeland from certain destruction.
Three Days In Heaven
After a heart attack, lawyer Tony Stanford finds himself not in this world, but on a heavenly golf course.
Not ready to believe he is dead, his wife, best friends and the doctors work against time to prove to the hospital board he's not really gone.
Even with its religious themes, Three Days In Heaven is a story a person of any faith can enjoy. Open-heart surgery, dying, and meeting up with God all seem like serious topics, but the book deals with them in a lighthearted and believable way.
Praise from readers:
★★★★★ - "Mark's book has forever changed how I look at life and the afterlife. It is truly a literary masterpiece. One for the ages."
★★★★★ - "God for the modern world."
Twisted Tales from the Desert
Twisted Tales from the Desert - an anthology of short stories with twisted views and endings.
In this collection you will find humor, murder, a love story involving a ghost, an inhabited ghost town, a Fairy Godmother tale unlike anything you would expect, and more.
NOTE: Contains content considered unsuitable for readers 17 and under.
Twisted Tales from a Skewed Mind
Compelling collection of short stories from Mari Collier, author of Earthbound.
The third definition of skewed is to look obliquely. That somehow describes my mind as I may see things a bit differently than the rest of the population. To me there is always something more, perhaps something hidden or shaded by another dimension.
You’ll meet a boy who doesn’t grow old, a witch that wants to be normal, an Iowa farm woman battling frogs, a vampire that chooses to live in a sunny desert, ghosts, and vampires.
Knowledge Quickening
Abducted by an unknown enemy and fearing for her friends, Charlotte Duncan must draw on determination she never knew existed – and trust a mysterious stranger – to find a way out.
When Charlotte is suddenly kidnapped, she struggles to find a way to escape. Filled with worry for the man she loves and her friends, she must rely on her strength – and trust in a stranger’s help – to evade her captor’s clutches.
In the second book in the Nememiah Chronicles paranormal romance series, Knowledge Quickening follows Charlotte as a new cast of demons, shapeshifters, werewolves, and vampires make an appearance. Unable to embrace her psychic gifts but determined to live, Charlotte will discover things about herself she never believed possible
The Knowledge of Love
In the fourth book in the Nememiah Chronicles, Charlotte fights to move forward in her war against the Vampire Council – but are her endeavors enough to ensure that she is the one that survives?
When a grave tragedy sends Charlotte Duncan reeling, she struggles to find her way forward while dealing with the pain of loss. With the war against nemesis Archangelo and the Drâghici Consiliului, Charlotte must protect the asylum-seekers flocking to Zaen – in the face of the knowledge that she may not survive.
A fast-paced paranormal romance, The Knowledge of Love follows the twists and turns in Charlotte’s journey to end the reign of terror brought on by her enemies.
Knowledge Protects
Kidnapped and brainwashed by a terrifying vampire enemy, Charlotte faces insurmountable odds as she struggles to deal with her new reality.
Abducted by her nemesis Archangelo and the Drâghici Consiliului, Charlotte Duncan wrestles with a new reality after being brainwashed and detained for months. Beset with challenges seemingly impossible to overcome, Charlotte must believe in her abilities more than ever before.
The riveting finale in D.S. Williams’ paranormal romance series, Knowledge Protects unfolds a new ordeal as Fae Queen Aethelwine joins forces with Charlotte’s enemies, changing the tide of war. Wrestling with issues of trust at a time when she most needs those closest to her, will Charlotte succeed in her final fight to save those who depend on her?
Love's Dream
As doctor Marcus tries to catch a few quiet moments of sleep at the end of a busy day, he hears her voice. Who is this strange woman, calling for help in his dreams?
Valerie is trapped in a medical nightmare. She tries to explain what she needs, but no one can hear her.
And then, someone answers.
But can he get her the help she needs, or is it already too late?
Love's Time
When Angelica fell and hit her head, the year was 1995.
Now, it is 2015, but to her it only seems like one day. Awake in a strange hospital room, she tells her story to young doctor Alex, who doesn't know what to believe.
Can Alex and Angelica discover why, and how, she was brought to his time? Is there a way to send her home, or does love have other plans?
Only Twelve Days
A heartwarming story set in a time when computers and mobile phones were still in their infancy.
It is almost Christmas, and nearly everyone is looking forward to spending the festive season with their loved ones. But what about those who are facing Christmas alone?
Bill and Sally are shy and lonely; left behind when the swinging sixties changed the rest of the country. Will they avoid the holiday season as they usually do, and spend it alone... or will Christmas catch up with them this year?
This tender love story takes place during the run up to Christmas, but is enjoyable to read at any time of the year.
