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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
Legacy
Young Torben has resigned to a mundane, sheltered existence, until a chance encounter catapults him into a world more dangerous than he ever imagined.
In the world of Ulskandar, where Humans, Dwarves and all manner of races co-exist, all must fight and die together in the wars between rival kingdoms and feral tribes. But when relics and powers from the past threaten to emerge, the fragile kingdoms are pushed to the brink of destruction.
Can Torben rise to the occasion and become the hero the realm needs - or will he fall like so many others before him?
Chameleon Games
After being incarcerated for countless years, Chelsea Grey is reunited with her mother and daughter, and begins her search of self. Finding reconnection with the world difficult, Chelsea seeks the freedom and finds it while working at the Wildlife Center.
But soon, a burglary, a gun-wielding thug - and her own insecurities - threaten to destroy what she’s gained. As Chelsea seeks confidence and a new lease on life, an unwanted conspiracy winds its way into her world.
Can Chelsea uncover the truth - and find the strength to trust again?
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.
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?
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.
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.
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."
Switch
After stealing a famous Rembrandt painting, Terry learns that his daughter Angie has been kidnapped... and the canvas is the ransom.
But Terry has his own ideas on how to get his daughter back. A master forger and thief, Terry devises a master plan to save his daughter, and keep the priceless piece of art to himself.
A deadly game of cat and mouse is about to begin, and the stakes are high. With the body count rising, can Terry follow through with his plan, or will his greed prove to be his undoing?
Ley Lines
A gifted healer accused of a crime she isn’t guilty of; a talented magician hunted by dark forces – in the second book in the Wise Ones series, unknowing players are entangled in a deceptive game.
When an attempt to heal a villager’s broken leg goes awry, Gailin is accused of witchcraft and sentenced to hang. Driven by mystic instinct, skillful magician Vamilion walks 300 miles in a week to save her – and set in motion a series of events that will change their fates forever.
In Ley Lines, two new pawns are woven into a game of magic and manipulation they don’t even know they’re playing. As new trials are suffered, thirsts for magic develop and unintended consequences emerge. Will the Wise Ones find a way to save themselves – and defeat the forces determined to tear them apart?
Life Giver
Fighting against fate, a wielder of magic seeks balance as he is bestowed unbridled power – and an inescapable destiny.
After killing his father and attempting to evade his calling as a magician and protector of the realm, Yeolani disappears deep into the forest. But when he is granted limitless power and irreverently refuses to master it, unintended havoc – and intervening fairies – drive him toward a more purposeful path.
The third book in the riveting Wise Ones series, Life Giver follows Yeolani on a journey laden with magical mishaps and encounters with capricious creatures. Despite wielding a monumental gift, he struggles to make the impossible choice between a supernatural oath and an undeniable attraction – but will he find the strength to embrace a predetermined future?
The Accursed Moor
Across the bleak moorland stalks a beast. It is an unknown thing; a creature from the darkest, most terrifying of nightmares.
After Ralph accidentally runs over a deer, he ends up taking the animal home and serving prime venison to his wife that evening. Soon, his thirst for blood becomes something different, and his life slowly spirals out of control.
As the body count rises, a local schoolteacher and a young woman become involved in the mystery. But who is really the Beast of Bodmin?
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.
Coco's Nuts
Rookie private eyes JJ, Rey and Linda stumbled and bumbled through their previous assignments with stellar results.
Now the trio, proud owners of the Triple Threat Investigation Agency, have yet another multi-murder mystery to solve. Who set up their client, socialite-turned-trucker Buddy Feuer, to take the rap? And where is nutty Coco Person, who has been MIA since the murders went down?
In their detecting travels, they meet up with former acquaintances, some of who may not be all that they seem. Add bombs and debt collectors to the list of ingredients, and you have one explosive recipe.
The Master Of Verona
"A delightful romp through the backstory of 'Romeo & Juliet." - Chicago Sun-Times
Cangrande della Scala is everything a man should be. Daring. Charming. Ruthless. To the poet Dante, he is the ideal Renaissance prince - until Dante’s son discovers a secret that could be Cangrande’s undoing.
Thrust into the betrayal surrounding Verona’s prince, Pietro Alighieri must navigate a rivalry that severs a friendship, divides a city, and sparks a feud that will produce Shakespeare’s famous star-crossed lovers, Romeo & Juliet.
Based on the plays of William Shakespeare, The Master Of Verona is a sweeping novel of Renaissance Italy. Filled with swashbuckling adventure and unrequited love, this epic journey recalls the best of Bernard Cornwell, Sharon Kay Penman, and Dorothy Dunnett.
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 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."
