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Queens
Bronze Medal Winner - Readers' Favorite Awards 2019
A cosmic game of chess is underway, and the planet Elystra is the board.
Earth pilot Maeve and her son Davin have joined the Ixtrayu, hoping to avert the destruction that their leader has foretold.
But will Maeve's new Wielding powers be enough to thwart Elzor and his lightning-wielding sister, before everything the Ixtrayu have ever known is destroyed?
Praise:
★★★★★ - "I could see this series becoming a movie, and would recommend it to any fan of science fiction and fantasy. This is a series you won't want to miss." - BookNerd Review
★★★★★ - "You find yourself unwilling or unable to put down this page-turner. I can whole-heartedly recommend Queens." - Bryan Nowak, Amazon Review
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.
Rich Man's Daughter
When Carol overhears her father's plans to force her into a marriage, she takes matters into her own hands. Changing her name and appearance, Carol sets out to face the world alone.
Bill Preston is on a fast track to having the part in a play he always wanted. His life was going just as planned, until he played the part of a groom, and found himself harboring very real feelings for his pretend bride.
Separated by a maze of lies and deception, Carol and Bill must fight to find each other. But can love, born in a lie, last?
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?
Sea Scope
Sarah Collins needs an escape. Mourning her brother’s death and the impending breakup of her marriage, she returns to her childhood home in South Carolina, where her family operated an inn.
Sarah hasn’t been back to Sea Scope for twenty years; not since she and her brother Glen discovered a body by the nearby lighthouse. She never understood why her parents left Sea Scope so suddenly, or the reasons behind her father's suicide.
After Sarah returns to the inn, she faces long-buried memories, text messages and strange clues. Something is not right in Sea Scope. Reunited with people from her past, she tries to figure out what's going on in her childhood home.
When past and present collide, Sarah must face truths about her family, and what happened that summer day by the lighthouse.
Seven for the Slab
It's nearly midnight when a curious snoop finds his neighbors dead.
He gathers his wits and calls emergency services. Despite a thunderstorm, Sheriff's deputies, the Fire Department and an ambulance all respond quickly.
But there's little they can do; the victims are long dead. The snoop invites the emergency workers inside, out of the rain, to await the arrival of the coroner and the funeral home staff.
The lightning flashes... The thunder rolls... And the setting inspires the police, firefighters, and paramedics to pass the time by telling stories, both thrilling and chilling. And you are invited to join them.
In Seven For The Slab, Rondo award nominee Doug Lamoreux spins seven eerie tales of terror and mystery into one bewitching brew.
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.
Sisterhood Of Fear
When a place of safety becomes a deadly trap, how can you escape?
Part I: Sisterhood of Fear: For roommates Olivia and Taylor, college dreams are quickly becoming a nightmare of missing memories and mysterious disappearances… and the sorority pledges are next.
For, Olivia, on the run from a troubled marriage, St. Aggie University’s Phi Omicron sorority seems like the perfect escape. But when her husband Ryan turns up to finalize their divorce, they are engulfed in a murderous plot. Can they save their marriage? Can they even save themselves?
Part II: Echoes of the Grave: A year after the dark events that took place at St. Aggie’s, Taylor's life is returning to normal.
Spell of the Dark Castle
After Zofia and her family return to their world, everything should be fine... but is not.
Zofia's first assignment as a Knight is to go to Dark Castle under cover as an Ugwump - mortal - to spy on the owner, Saint Germain, who is believed to be a vampire.
On her trip to Dark Castle, Zofia meets Myron; a vampire with many secrets. After they encounter the handsome Saint Germain, Zofia uncovers truths about his past... and about their attraction for each other.
Storm Unleashed
As the president negotiates to end war in the Middle East, another plot to destroy peace moves into high gear.
Meanwhile, Fritz returns from a trip through the portal, and realizes that the world around him has changed. After the White House comes under attack, Fritz is once again called to action.
The portal is a powerful tool, but entering it risks undeniable danger. It's their only way to stop the enemy. But at what cost?
Praise:
★★★★★ - "Expert pacing, rich characters, and pitch perfect dialogue."
★★★★★ - "The characters are believable, and evolve with the story in a way that is true to their nature, and the circumstances they are faced with. Five stars."
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.
Desert Strike
After winning the command of the Alice Springs military force, Sundown's commando is in a position to pose a real threat to the Revelationist terrorists.
What was supposed to be a holiday patrol to the hot springs on the Diamantina plains turns into a nightmare for the commando, and only heroic sacrifices can save them. A startling development with the secret Pine Gap facility may prove to be a boon or a curse for their group, and for Sundown himself.
Desert Strike is the fourth novel in Leo Nix's Sundown Apocalypse series: hard-fitting, fast-paced adventure in the harsh Australian Outback. This is a standalone novel, and can be enjoyed even if you haven't read other books in the series.
Tears in the Fabric of Time
Inspector 'Tiny' Tears is ready for retirement when the most unusual case lands on his desk.
A young girl, Ana, sits in the interview room, while the uniformed man who followed her lies dead. After the girl escapes, Tears pursues her and enters a world similar - yet shockingly different - to ours.
He soon learns of a mysterious group called the Silencers, and the Transference Engine, which has irreparably damaged the fabric of space and time.
As the space-time anomalies get stronger, Tiny and Ana form a grudging bond to undo the catastrophe. But are they too late?
Lifeblood
onah Rowe thought he had the 11th Percent figured out.
Spirits were real, and he had access to ethereal powers. He got that. But he hadn’t expected this: this was one threat too many. One revelation too many.
As ethereal monsters prepare to ravage Rome, Jonah is the only thing in the way of the ancient city being bathed in lifeblood. His survival depends on him confronting the one thing he never thought he’d have to.
His past.
Lifeblood is a standalone novel, and can be enjoyed even if you haven't read other books in the series.
Inimicus
Jonah knows that Inimicus is in the game.
His unseen enemy is prowling through the shadows, making moves that no one can predict or prevent. And he's armed with a weapon more dangerous than any ethereal blade or staff: anonymity.
Jonah thought he had ventured into uncharted waters before, but the past is nothing compared to this.
Loyalties will be tested, and people will lose sight of what’s truly important. The line between friend and enemy will blur. And the question in everyone’s mind will make the difference between victory and downfall.
Who can you trust?
Inimicus is a standalone novel and can be enjoyed even if you haven't read other books in the series.
Gaslighter
Jonah has witnessed the unthinkable.
The world has changed, and the new threats aren’t just ethereal. It’s no longer just about having the right spiritual powers, the right armaments, or the right allies.
Just like before, when Jonah thought he had the Eleventh Percent figured out, just when he thought he had all the answers, he learned once again that he had no idea.
Now, Jonah Rowe faces his most challenging trial yet. His faith will be tested, and his beliefs challenged. And in the end, he'll find himself asking the question: is it the world that is different, or just him?
Gaslighter is a standalone novel, and can be enjoyed even if you haven't read other books in the series.
The Ark
The Earth as we know it is about to end.
Technology has developed to the point where a person can be placed in a Sleep State: a cross between suspended animation and a drug-induced coma.
Just as the trial of the new technology is being completed, an unusual comet is discovered approaching Earth, bringing with it radiation that will wipe out all life on the planet. Soon after, the government builds a sleeper facility to save humankind from extinction, taking drastic steps to maintain secrecy of the project.
But when the sleepers awaken, they discover that something has gone terribly wrong... and that the strange world around them is not the one they fell asleep in.
Praise:
★★★★★ - "Refreshingly original."
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 Cracked Altar
A missing princess. A city under siege. A compendium of the blackest sorcery.
The Grand Mage of Caragol is the most dangerous man in the realm, so when Kerstin steals his spellbook right out of his tower, she lights up a firestorm of trouble.
An army sweeps through the city of Klomm, but countless lives are a petty sum for such great power. With the spellbook, Kerstin can deal with the villainous Count Olgris, and the unspeakable horrors conjured by the Grand Mage.
But she is dancing on a spider's thread.
Meanwhile on the other side of the kingdom, fifteen-year-old Hinkle walks a tightrope of her own, spinning a web of dangerous lies around her new master, Sir Gilkrist of Lothellae.
The Grind
Grind - Victorian slang for sex
Grind - Daily toil
Victorian London, the world’s first metropolis, offered brand new opportunities: you could hide in plain sight or reinvent yourself.
Murder is for hire in a street inhabited by the‘semi-literate & criminal’, a place regarded as the worst in London. Mary and Liza are best friends who live on the street; one on her way up, the other down.
When one of them is marked as a candidate for the assassin's ring, their friendship is shaken. As they drift further apart, suspicion sets in.
Will the two be able to stay friends - or fall out in an aftermath of bloodshed?
