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Birth
Count Witon has grown weary of the constant war between the races. Together with his wife Belamay, and Persky - first of a rare Human / Elf breed - Witon plans to create a new society: an utopia for anyone who longs for peace.
They recruit pilgrims from every city and species, and set off to a promising island found by chance in the middle of the churning ocean. The journey there is fraught with challenges, and none of them is as dire as the one they face at their destination.
Will they have the strength and determination to give birth to a new time?
Praise:
★★★★★ - "Donna Russo Morin weaves an intricate world full of delightfully complex and magical beings. I couldn't put it down and cannot wait for the next in the series."
A Barrow Boy's Cadenza
Surviving a terrorist explosion, a tutu incident, and a night of celebratory drinking, hungover hero DCI Jack Austin proposes an ill-advised alliance with a newly-turned criminal informant.
After a string of high-profile murders is committed, Austin goes deep undercover – and uncovers a villainous scheme that threatens the Star Chamber.
His world turned upside down, Austin needs to rely on courage, skill and improbable luck. But can he bring the perpetrators of the far-reaching scheme to justice?
Contrasting Lives
Widower and a single father of four, Matt Pendleton is all work and no play. Between being a hotshot detective and caring for his children, there's little time for fun. Desperate for passion and connection, Matt hires an escort for the night.
Emily Coulter is beautiful and fiercely independent, determined to make her own way in the world. Blindsided by their attraction for one another, neither can resist their desire.
Emily's past with a vicious Dom contradicts Matt's present as a cop and a dad. After she offers him more than he's expecting, can he give her everything she needs?
Praise:
★★★★★ - "The characters are multidimensional, and the story interesting. If you enjoy reading thrilling steamy romances with likable characters, I recommend Contrasting Lives."
Crow Of Thorns
Nik Munro has the same nightmare every night. Refusing to listen, he carries on until Corbie - the crow of thorns - tells him the Great Spirits have chosen him to become a shaman.
Taking him through his first steps to fulfill his destiny, Nik has to journey to the Underworld and retrieve his soul. Trying to balance his old and new lives, Nik soon understands that Corbie has a hidden agenda that comes with a heavy price.
Can Nik prevail in a game against powers beyond his comprehension?
Gather The Children
Two aliens are living their lives in 1860's Texas.
One is filled with rage against the world; the other drawn to return to his homeworld and reclaim his land. Before they learn to navigate a spaceship between the stars, they need to find trust in each other and stay alive in a hostile, dangerous land torn by civil war.
But after two strong-minded Earth women alter their plans, they must make hard choices about their future.
Is revenge more important than love?
Praise from readers:
★★★★★ - "The author has done a masterful job of combining history and fantasy in this saga."
★★★★★ - "This story puts you right into Texas in the 1850s. As a fan, and student, of science fiction for 40 years, I can honestly say this is one of the best. Thank you, Mari."
Forever
Born in the dawn of man's history, Amara is neither human nor vampire and yet fully both; a killer, a child, a lover, a monster.
Wandering the world, she seeks redemption and vengeance in equal measure. Discovering love in its many forms and loss in its deepest agony, her life circles around two others who return to her again and again, until their fates are set right.
"The ancient game is played out as three souls, born together in the lost pages of time, are as they were meant to be. But to tell that story, my story, I must go back to the beginning. To the time before I came to be.
Before any of us had come to be."
Ghost Song
A family curse can reach across generations.
After bank manager Jonathan Ward inherits an old manor, strange things begin to happen. On his first night at the property, a beautiful young woman appears outside his door, pleading for help. Moments later, she has disappeared.
Strange apparitions and unearthly sounds follow, as does the young woman seeking refuge. Desperate for information, Jonathan turns to the vast knowledge of the town librarian for help.
As the dark history of the manor unfolds, Jonathan begins to realize the full extent of the horror to come. Is it too late to save those dearest to him... and himself?
Praise:
★★★★★ - "A tale that will haunt readers for generations to come. A great ghost story."
21st Century Security Officer - Career Guide
No matter if you are a seasoned security officer or new to the Private Security Industry, this book is for you. Quickly learn the basics needed to succeed, get noticed, and promote to put you on the path to Security Professionalism.
A Chronicle of Chaos
In a realm torn by war, The Brotherhood of Shadow and The Children of Light each yearn to rule, and will stop at nothing to defeat each other.
The warrior known as Chaos fights in the name of destiny, honor and glory. Arrogant and headstrong, he considers himself the strongest in the land, until fate puts him at the mercy of the demon Anathema.
The two strike up an intense rivalry, but their obsession to destroy one another only leads them closer together. When the forces of Light and Darkness collide, where will their loyalties lie?
A Mersey Maiden
A peaceful cricket match turns to mystery, when star player Aaron Decker is found dead. Somehow, the case is connected to the disappearance of a German U-Boat in 1945.
With events in Britain, Germany, U.S and Canada all connected, D.I. Andy Ross and his team must work together with international law enforcement and a respected German historian.
But can they solve the murder of Aaron Decker, and the strange case of U3000's last voyage?
Winner, Best Book We've Read All Year Award 2018 (Readfree.ly)
Praise:
★★★★★ - "Great characters and loads of twists and turns. Excellent reading for mystery lovers."
★★★★★ - "A rousing tale of mystery and intrigue."
Haunted House Ghost (Braxton Campus Mysteries Book 5)
It's Halloween, and excitement is brewing in Braxton to carve jack-o'-lanterns, go on haunted hayrides, and race through the spooky corn maze at the Fall Festival.
Despite the former occupant's warnings, Kellan renovates and moves into a mysterious old house. When a ruthless ghost promises retribution, our fearless professor turns to the eccentric town historian and an eerie psychic to communicate with the apparition. Meanwhile, construction workers discover a fifty-year-old skeleton after breaking ground on the new Memorial Library wing.
While Kellan and April dance around the chemistry sparking between them, a suspicious accident occurs at the Fall Festival. Soon, Kellan discovers the true history and dastardly connections of the Grey family.
After Armageddon
A global nuclear holocaust. A vicious serial killer stalking the streets of Paris. A mystery in Mexico.
This collection from award-winning novelist and screenwriter Brian L. Porter showcases some of his finest short stories. The title piece, After Armageddon, depicts an aftermath of a global nuclear holocaust, with a surprising twist in the tale. The Voice of Anton Bouchard, soon to be made into a motion picture by Thunderball Films, tells the chilling story of ‘The Butcher Beast’, a vicious serial killer who stalks the streets of Paris one long, hot summer.
The Devil You Know takes us to Mexico, where police captain Juan Morales recounts his involvement in the case of a number of missing choirboys. The follow-up novel, Avenue of the Dead, is available for Kindle on Amazon.
Amaranthine
Amaranthine and Other Stories serves up nine slices of schlock horror, sprinkled with quirk and humor.
Forget vampires. Forget werewolves. Forget ghosts. Humans are the ultimate grotesques. Variant flavors of woe sift through these pages. The results are sometimes hilarious, sometimes outright hair-raising.
As a bonus, the collection includes story notes, offering the reader a rare glimpse into the inspiration behind each tale.
Praise:
★★★★★ - "Stories that will make you ewww, some will make you wonder, and all of them will make you think. Great fun."
★★★★★ - "A delightfully off-kilter horror collection."
Crescendo
A profound change has left Sabrina powerless at a time she needs her abilities the most.
Determined to save Tremayne, she gives him a life-changing gift. Weakened from the attack, Sabrina is abducted by a group of powerful witches, who are planning to drain her powers for their own benefit.
In the middle of a power-hungry vampire conflict, can Sabrina take the next step towards her future, or will her absent powers and strained relationships be the end of it all?
Praise:
★★★★★ - "This is the most unique vampire / shifter series ever."
★★★★★ - "Sabrina's life is like a roller coaster. You'll love reading this series.
Ashes to Ashes
Terrifying side effects of the psychedelic drug Ash are turning its users into the living dead. A plague is quickly infecting the entire world, leaving Todd and his estranged brother, Mitch, to band together.
But even after the two learn that the world is on the brink of destruction, can they set aside their differences and survive the impending apocalypse?
Praise:
★★★★★ - "From the beginning, this story stood out as something original."
★★★★★ - "A refreshing take on the zombie apocalypse."
Avenue Of The Dead
In the ancient, ruined city of Teotihuacan, mutilated bodies bear witness to the work of a serial killer.
After his brother's tragic death, Detective Captain Juan Morales decides to take a well-deserved vacation. But as he stands at the Avenue of the Dead, staring at a corpse with it's heart ripped out, he realizes this is not the peaceful retreat he had in mind.
When Morales meets the beautiful archaeologist, Sophia Kanakarides, he is instantly drawn to her. As more gruesome murders surface, Sophia lends her expertise to help solve the crime... and places herself in mortal danger.
Praise:
★★★★★ - "I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking a good, swift mystery laced with history."
★★★★★ - "A tale containing great historical insight... Satisfying read."
Blood Fever
Spring, 1945. The war in Europe is ending, but in New Orleans's French Quarter, the sultry nights conceal an even greater danger to humanity.
Standing against the ancient, bloodthirsty evil is scientist Philippe Dumont, who races against time to cure a disease that resembles yellow fever, but is not.
Budding researcher Daphne Delaney joins Philippe, hoping to prevent their powerful enemy's plan. But neither Daphne nor Philippe can grasp the scope of the danger they face, nor of the passion they will find in each other.
From urban New Orleans to the depths of the bayou, Philippe must chase the monster to save the woman he loves. But the Vampire King will not rest until the lovers belong to him... for all eternity.
The Wizardess
As the confrontation between King Kosar and Prince Jarand looms, forest fire, subterfuge, clandestine troops and poison all threaten Prince Tarkyn and the woodfolk.
When the Wizardess of the Lost Forest comes to Tarkyn’s aid, she reveals a shocking secret that threatens their very future. Bolstered by her unparalleled power, Tarkyn and his followers desperately attempt to stave off a civil war.
But can Tarkyn find the strength to change the course of their realm, and save them all from the destructive, power-hungry rivals?
Army of the Goddess
After the attack of the Goddess, Axandra Saugray must prepare her people for war. Their planet has become unsafe, and violence strikes without warning.
Meanwhile, the Goddess has built an army of human captives, each host to a powerful parasite known as the Stormfly.
In the middle of chaos and uncertainty, a new hope arises. But is it enough for Axandra and her friends to save their homeworld from the Goddess?
Civilization
Kevin Murdock, martial artist and outdoorsman extraordinaire, has survived his first five years on the planet Oomah. A new transport pod holding 200 more people has landed, and none of the new arrivals know what to expect.
The pod holds an unexpected surprise for him personally: Rose's brother, who brings with him his own issues. Conflicts also rage between Murdock and Phylicia Cunningham, a distaff cousin to James Whittier, who has her own lust for power.
Counseling common sense and self-reliance, Murdock begins training the arrivals in survival. But even with his knowledge of Oomah, they face overwhelmingly difficult odds in their quest for survival on the strange planet they now call home.
