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The Witch with the Wonky Broomstick
This fully illustrated book is a must-read for kids and grown-ups who never really grew up.
Be prepared to hold your nose as the Phantom Pumper strikes again. Stare in awe at the giant snail. Feel for Harry the Rat as he desperately tries to find a friend. And dodge the ogres as they attempt to snotify anyone nearby. Some of the characters are nice. Some aren’t. You decide!
The Witch With The Wonky Broomstick is a great book to encourage youth to love poetry.
Jack the Ripper - Newspapers From Hull Volume 1
Take an in-depth look at the Autumn of Terror.
In 1888, Kingston upon Hull was a port not unlike London. It had visitors via rail and sea, an overstretched police force, and a group of newspapers that had offices and correspondents in London. When the Whitechapel Murders began the Hull press, who had 24 hours to London based correspondents, began to cover the stories.
Here, presented for the first time, are a series of newspaper articles covered by the Hull press in 1888. Articles from the numerous available of the period, many of which haven't seen publication for 125+ years.
Coupled with primary historical sources, official files and genealogical snippets, this book presents a detailed picture of the Autumn of Terror.
Loved By The First
Raina's Sire has released her to be with her human love. Finally.
If only her hunger for blood wasn't getting out of control and endangering him.
If only the first vampire and most dangerous being on earth wasn't pursuing her for his torturous pleasure.
If only she could stay.
She travels across the world to escape Varo, the man who began the vampire curse. Leaving everything she loves behind, she goes to Tombstone, where the Silver City Strangler has been making his own living dead girls, leaving their naked bodies to be claimed by the desert sun. Finding and dealing with him will feed the beast inside the beautiful new vampire, yet protect her human soul from disintegrating into nothingness.
Strange Tales
In the macabre style of Stephen King, with twists of satire and irony reminiscent of O. Henry, comes three Strange Tales...
•A series of gruesome murders haunt a small Irish village. After a mysterious woman arrives to the town, the villagers find a young girl tortured and mutilated at the bottom of Devil’s Drop. Who is The Lady on the Hill?
•A prosperous, self-absorbed couple uncharacteristically offer shelter to two beggars. But then both claim to be reincarnated souls from a long-forgotten past, hell bent on possessing their saviours to be reunited in flesh. Who are the Kids in the Park?
•One man develops a close relationship with a half-starved horse, rescued from an abandoned farmhouse. But troubling visions soon plague his waking moments.
The Black Llama Caper
Private eye Dick DeWitt - called Dick Dimwit by some - needs a case badly during the dark days of the Great Depression.
He gets more than he bargains for when he encounters the notorious Black Llama and his gang, and faces corrupt cops. Murder and mayhem soon follow.
With a little help from his oddball friends, DeWitt tries to win a victory for justice - and keep himself alive.
If you prefer your detectives intelligent and classy, this book is not for you. But if you enjoy noir fiction featuring a bumbling, politically incorrect gumshoe, you'll like The Black Llama Caper.
A Turn of Cards
Edinburgh, 1804.
Dorothea Flockhart is hiding her past. A woman alone, she avoids men; even the personable Captain Rogers fails to stir her heart despite all his efforts.
While Napoleon's armies threaten invasion, Scotland's capital still hosts balls, although the atmosphere is hectic and men don uniform to meet the impending turmoil.
Carrying many secrets, Dorothea wends her way through the wynds of Edinburgh. But when a personification of the past returns to recreate the nightmares that have haunted her for a decade, which will triumph: love or fear?
Dasvidaya
Mordecai Goldman is a man born of chaos steeped in violence. His life takes a drastic turn when Simmy, his little brother, comes home with a knife stuck in his shoulder.
After turbulent years at an all-Christian high school in Poland, and his mandatory military service, Mordecai finds himself manning a tank for the Soviets in the Second World War. After fighting his way to Germany, Mordecai falls in love with his future wife and emigrates to Canada.
Saying goodbye to everyone he loves, Mordecai moves on with his life and toward the inevitable conclusion that awaits us all. But will his life end like it began: in violence?
This story is based on true events, and Mordecai Goldman was a real person. This is the story of a man tough, passionate and stubborn, to the end.
A City Owned - Murder By Increments Book One
One after another, they appear by the sides of suburban roads and freeways – the naked, strangled bodies of women who have been raped, tortured and left for dead.
Police begin to suspect that their target is a rogue operator who has emerged from their own ranks. And then, all hell breaks loose in Los Angeles.
An arrest in the strangling murders of two co-eds across state lines finally leads to a break in the case, but the suspect is someone the investigators could have ever expected.
None of them are prepared for the dark journey through the mazes of the human mind it will take to unlock the door to justice.
From the author of the bestselling “Gone: Catastrophe in Paradise”, “A City Owned” is the true story of the worst case of serial sex homicide in American history.
Last Train to Lime Street
As the midnight train from Manchester to Liverpool approaches the city, it hits the body of a man. After the police look into the case, they learn that the man was a well-known movie director - of the adult variety.
Soon, they find out that the man's list of enemies is almost as long as the railway line from Manchester to Liverpool, with two ex-wives who both have a motive for murder.
But is his murder personal or professional, and who is the killer?
Praise:
★★★★★ - "I highly recommend this series, not only to lovers of British novels but to readers of all mystery and crime stories."
★★★★★ - "Written in Porter's upbeat, witty and British vernacular style, Last Train to Lime Street is a cracking read."
Trill
Sabrina's past has caught up with her, and a terrifying secret leaves her questioning who to trust.
After discovering her deeply rooted ancestral power, Sabrina is torn between her past life and her duty of being the Sibyl.
Some responsibilities are too great to be escaped. But can Sabrina find a way to control her new powers, and embrace her true fate?
Praise:
★★★★★ - "Sabrina's world just gets more and more exciting. A wonderful follow-up."
★★★★★ - "A lively world of enjoyable, complex characters, sharp dialogue and moments of humor."
★★★★★ - “This book has everything a paranormal lover wants.”
Divorcees.Biz
Fueled by failed relationships and a bit of booze-induced brilliance, thirty-something divorcees Connie, Jenny, Lucy and Sadie decide to launch their own dating agency.
Soon, Divorcees.biz opens in one of the most prestigious hotels in London’s West End.
But will the enterprise solve their problems, or bring a whole lot more? And at the end of the day, will any of the four ladies find the man of their dreams?
Praise:
★★★★★ - "I recommend this book for anyone looking for a lighthearted, fun read."
★★★★★ - "A wonderful book about friendship and following your dreams. Fun, flirty, and fast moving."
Dracula's Demeter
July, 1897. A valiant sea captain, a clever fugitive, a deceptive cook and a beautiful stowaway begin their journey from the unforgiving Black Sea to the misty shores of England.
But hidden in the hold of the Russian schooner Demeter, an ancient predator with a lust for blood lies in wait.
Soon, the voyage takes a sinister turn, and the crew realizes the grave danger they are in. Will any of them make it to their destination alive?
Two-time Amazon Bestseller in Vampire Horror. Lord Ruthven Award Nominee (2012).
Praise:
★★★★★ - "A fiendishly clever addition to the Dracula mythology."
★★★★★ - "Fits like a missing piece into Stoker's classic tale of horror."
Genesis Of Light (Light And Shadow Chronicles Novellas Book 1)
Warring countries, fantastical creatures, beings of terrible power and journeys of epic scale. The legendary Book of Alcherys tells wild and unimaginable stories. But they are not mere fairy tales. They are true, every word.
Callista Nienna is strong and independent, but nothing could have prepared her for civilization being brought to a violent end. Now, she is forced to stay alive in a desolate wilderness with only her closest friend for support.
She has two choices: give up and die with the wilting world around her, or seize her destiny and make it to the only sanctuary left unscathed. At the end of her journey, something awaits Callista. Something both terrifying and unbelievable.
Hellbounce (The ARC Chronicles Book 1)
Prison psychologist Eva Ross has dealt with her share of sinners. The corrupt, the insane; their minds were hers to unlock. But when those around her start to show the same characteristics, she is forced to turn to a stranger for help.
Together with the mysterious Madden Scott, Eva enters a new reality. As the world around her shifts, secrets barely hidden under the surface are revealed.
In an adventure that takes them through nightmares and across continents, Eva and Madden enter the shadowy world of Anges de la Resurrection des Chevaliers: the last barrier between earth and what lies beneath.
Winter's Captive (The Georgia Series Book 1)
Recently separated from her cheating husband and unaware of a budding pregnancy, Georgia Charles is on her way to Yukon to visit a childhood friend.
After she's attacked by unknown men, Georgia's trip becomes a fight for survival. Escaping to the wild, she seeks shelter in an abandoned cabin.
With no survival skills and an impending childbirth, Georgia has to face the harsh elements of British Columbia's Last Frontier - and her inner demons - in order to survive.
As adversity and unrelenting conditions test her character and will to live, can Georgia save herself, and her unborn child?
Way of the Moon Bear
When 13 year-old Greenwick wakes up, he has no memory of how he got where he is - or who he is. To make matters worse, he finds himself accompanied by a strange, yet friendly grizzly bear.
Confused at first, the two travel across a vast, magical world, bumping into danger and those who claim to prevent it. Thrown into a conflict between nations and beasts, Greenwick begins a journey of self-discovery and adventure.
Soon, coincidences begin to feel more like fate. But can Greenwick and his new friend find their true destiny in this strange world?
Praise:
★★★★★ - "Fantasy isn't usually the genre I read, but I was captivated from the first chapter. It's really well written and the characters are very believable and likeable (even the villains).
Caroline's Choice
Years past her thirtieth birthday, English professor Caroline Jones's biological clock isn't just ticking... it's screaming.
With her boyfriend dragging his feet, Caroline's attempt at an ultimatum shatters their troubled relationship and leaves her no closer to her goals. The dream of motherhood seems to be slipping away.
When Victor, her handsome former student, shows up with an offer she can't refuse, Caroline finds herself having to make an unexpected choice.
But is Victor only her baby-daddy, or has the love of her life been with her all along?
Praise from readers:
★★★★★ - "Victor and Caroline are fun, fleshed out characters, who have their own conflicts and drama, making them seem even more real.
Wuthering Frights
What happened to Grendle The Shopkeeper?
Narrowly missing a splat of ectoplasm - or Bernard, as he was more commonly known - Ronnie entered the shop to the clanging of the little silver bell.
His brow furrowed as he absently scratched his cheek. Grendle the shopkeeper always came out after the tolling of the first bell. Always.
Later on, the local press interviews the Skullenian residents after an incident at the fountain: a happy young couple has discovered a cadaver while taking a moonlit stroll through the cemetery.
What links the strange events? Is anything else going to happen? Can I write any more of this nonsense without giving the game away?
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.
Bottle Born Blues (Spoils Of War Book 1)
Artificial life form, Shakbout Mansard just wanted a quiet, ordinary life with his family. As one of the selected few of the Bottle Born who live as free citizens, this was a reasonable ambition.
Unfortunately, Shakbout has dangerous knowledge of a plot to overthrow the government of Mengchi, making him a target for both the plotters and the security forces. At the same time the most dangerous bottle born terrorist in the systems wants Shakbout to commit a crime that will ignite a secret systems-wide war between factions of the Natural and the Bottle Born.
But even these problems are small compared to the secret that Shakbout has been hiding for a decade. Soon, he will have to take desperate measures to save those he loves... and the lives of all free bottle born lifeforms across the systems.
