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The Clayton Chronicles
Strange events are taking place in the small town of Nosfort, Massachusetts.
A corpse turns up with strange marks on its neck, key people in the town are disappearing - and who are those pale, sharp-toothed strangers the townsfolk can’t seem to notice?
For Sheriff Clayton Harris, there can be only one conclusion. But how can one lone lawman take on the nest of bloodsuckers that has taken root in his town? With the help of an undead sidekick, of course. Come inside and meet Sheriff Harris and Sherwin Williams, the sheriff/vampire duo that joins efforts to save the imperiled town of Nosfort from its impending doom.
The Last Hundred
1920's Mexico and the American Southwest hold many dangers, as the last Apache strongholds persist against the foreign invaders.
Hard as nails, Confederate serviceman Jock MacNeil receives an unexpected invitation to guide runaways from a reservation to a stronghold in Sierra Madre.
Facing both Mexican and American authorities, and the Apache Wars raging around them, Jock witnesses first-hand the terrors of war, and his own transformation from a man of faith to Apache spirituality.
Praise:
★★★★★ - "I knew little about this time in America's history, but found this story to be completely gripping. The storytelling is first rate, and Jock is the perfect stand-in for the reader, both observer and participant in the tribes' adventures and heartbreak. Highly recommended."
The Legend Of The Swamp Witch
Angelique Clairvoux lives in St. Martinsville, Louisiana, free of the slavery in other parts of the south. Living together with her grandmother, she practices voodoo and makes her living telling fortunes and selling charms and remedies.
When the slave catchers arrive, Angelique is captured and assaulted, but manages to escape to the wilds of the bayou with her meager belongings, only to be never heard from again. Soon after, several men in the area enter the bayou in search of Angelique's treasure... unaware of the danger for those who hold evil in their hearts against women.
Years later, Raquel Clairvoux - distant relative of Angelique - begins to research Angelique's incident. But can she unravel the Legend Of The Swamp Witch?
The Malvern Mystery
England, 1859. After schoolteacher Lorna Buchanan witnesses a strange ceremony on the grounds of St. Anne’s College, she is sacked by the tyrannical headmistress.
Soon, Lorna is entangled in a web of mysticism and murder. Together with class troublemaker Margaret and the staunch Police Sergeant Caswell, Lorna investigates the cryptic clues that surround the deadly crimes happening in their small town.
But are supernatural forces really to blame, or is someone with a more sinister motive behind the crimes?
Praise:
★★★★★ - “A good old-fashioned mystery.”
★★★★★ - “Absolute delight to read. Swift's knack for historical detail enables the reader to savor the tale in glorious, imaginative color.”
The Magical Painting
Can a painting be a link between the present and the past?
Forced to return to his ancestral home in the shadows of the Scottish Highlands, such ideas are far from Andrew Lambert’s mind. His business has failed, his love life is a mess. When his friend invites him for a welcome-home drink, he accepts, and a car crash is the result.
From this moment, Andrew’s life is transformed. He locks himself away inside the confines of his family castle, shrouded in secrets and untold stories from the past, and discovers far more than he ever thought possible.
These stories seduce Lambert’s waking moments, control his dreams, and reveal to him the presence of a special, tantalizing woman: Lorna.
The Resurrection Wager
When two scientists develop the ability to go back in time, there is only one place for them to go to demonstrate their new technology.
After they make a wager about whether or not the resurrection of Jesus really happened, the two set out to prove their theories. They soon learn that there are others who are interested in their technology, but not for a scientific purpose.
But do they really understand the implications of their discovery - and what awaits them 2000 years in the past?
Praise:
★★★★★ - "I'm not a religious man. In fact I had no idea this was going to lead where it did, and I loved it. The best read of the year for me."
★★★★★ - "What an exciting premise this laid out. It was a fascinating look into history and the effects of time travel. Incredible."
To Rome, With Love
"Rosano stages mysteries with the insider knowledge, finesse and flair of the accomplished wine, food, and travel writer he is. And it all happens in Italy."- Ambassador Magazine
Some memories are never forgotten. As Tamara discovers the charms of Rome in the arms of her first love, the sights, food and wine sweep her away.
What Comes of Breaking Promises and Guitar Strings
Ethan Fisher is kind of a badass. Just ask him.
The fact that he plays guitar and sings in a band only fuels the fire of his flirtatious nature. That is, until he meets Courtney Ross: an anxious, pixie-like cheerleader with a vocabulary much larger than his.
Things would be perfect - if she didn't live eighteen hundred miles away. Courtney steals his heart, but how long can she keep it?
Where The Wind Blows
The irresistible harmony between musicians creates a passionate symphony, but past discords and present clashes sour the melody. Can their love finally ring true?
When choir director Brooke Daniels catches the eye of handsome African-American opera singer Kenneth Hill, the harmony between them hits just the right note.
As their desires crescendo, Brooke’s troubled history threatens her ability to commit, while Kenneth’s loved ones question their interracial relationship. Torn between their growing love and external pressure, Brooke and Kenneth must delve deep into their hearts to discover what they truly desire.
Will they succumb to discord, or allow their love to soar?
Without Question
Alex is happily married. She and James have everything: two lovely children, a couple holidays abroad a year, and a good job.
But when Alex meets Maria, a world of new experiences opens up around her. Confiding in her best friend Sally, she realizes that she's now ready to live her life to the fullest, and is certain that Maria can show her how to do it.
When Alex begins an affair, she thinks she's not hurting anyone - she's just having some fun. What could possibly go wrong?
Joshua's Island (James Madison Series Book 1)
Joshua is small for his age. Bullied relentlessly for years, all his friends have drifted away from him.
Eve is a pretty girl who has just entered the popular clique. The two could not be more different.
As they begin their final year of middle school, the unlikely pair find themselves partners in Science class. At first reluctant to work with him, Eve soon discovers hidden truths about not only Joshua but their school, and her world turns upside-down.
The two form a relationship that will teach them both the true meaning of friendship, loyalty, and love... a relationship that will end up changing not only their lives, but the complexion of their entire school.
Looking For Henry Turner (Mo Gold And Birdie Mysteries Book 1)
Toronto, 1960. Mo Gold and Arthur "Birdie" Birdwell are like fish out of water. Mo is Jewish and sardonic; Birdie's black, thoughtful and gargantuan. They're private detectives.
Henry Turner disappeared eight years ago without a trace, and his mother wants him back. Mo and Birdie try to find him; they search high and low.
Meanwhile, Mo’s father Jake is in prison on a manslaughter beef. When he escapes, all hell breaks loose.
Pawns (The Wielders of Arantha Book 1)
The future of the human race hangs in the balance. A powerful alien race called the Jegg has invaded Earth, wiping out half of the Terran Confederation.
In a hidden base under the Sahara Desert, a team of scientists works to mount a resistance against the invaders. Fitting a spacecraft with folding-space technology, they plan to travel to the other side of the galaxy to find a mysterious energy source that could help them defeat the Jegg.
But none of them are ready for what they will find on the distant planet.
Sundown Apocalypse (Sundown Apocalypse Book 1)
The end of days is at hand. Terrorist organizations have taken out all superpowers, cleansing the planet of the 'disease of civilization'.
In this radically changed world, small bands of survivors face an overwhelming enemy and fight back the only way they can: with sudden and savage violence. One of them - a man only known as Sundown - struggles with his inner demons while trying to keep his group alive.
Together with an ex-IRA commander and a retired CIA agent, they lead a determined band of survivors to defeat their enemy. But can they survive the harsh, unforgiving Australian desert?
The Crystal Clipper (The Moon Singer Book 1)
Deaf teen David Nickerson's life is in crisis. His mother has died in a car crash and his sister Sally, now confined to a wheelchair, has mysteriously disappeared.
Desperate to find her, David experiments with sacred crystals and accidentally conjures the supernatural ship, Moon Singer, which transports him through time and space on a magical, fantastic journey.
The people David encounters all have a connection to him, their lives destined to intertwine. Strangely, in this other world, David finds he can hear for the first time in years. This gift foretells his destiny: to explore the contrast between good and evil - and to save a life that means more to him than his own.
The Focus Stone (The Tome of Law Book 1)
The life of a traveler was all Zya S'Vedai had ever known.
People often told Zya she was special, but she never knew why, suspecting only that the visions in her dreams would one day become clear. Her simple life changes when a series of events forces her to leave her family - and face her destiny head on.
Elsewhere, three guildsmen are dismissed from the coveted Order of Law. Thrown out into the world with nothing but their wits and the guidance of an elderly benefactor, they decide to find out what was really behind the notorious Night of Spears twenty years ago.
As Zya travels across The Nine Duchies, new friends and old enemies all seek to tip the balance of power in their favour. What connects Zya's destiny and the guildsmen, despite them being worlds apart?
And why are they all in the sights of the maniacal Garias Gibden - the Witch Finder - and his minions?
The Runes Of Victory (The Sceapig Chronicles Book 1)
In 798 AD, the peaceful life of deer herder Deormund is overturned when Vikings arrive to raid the isle of Sceapig. Pursued by the marauders, he kills their chieftain and takes his sword as a trophy, unaware that there is more to the weapon than meets the eye.
Compelled by a neighbouring thegn to join his bodyguards, Deormund's prowess increases the leader's respect for him. But after the Vikings attack again, this time on Lyminge Abbey, he is forced to reassess his attitude to life.
Tasked by the Archdeacon of Canterbury to defend the island, Deormund prepares to face a fearsome foe. But what power do the inscriptions on the blade have, and why are the Vikings so driven to reclaim it?
Set in late 8th century England, The Runes Of Victory is a riveting historical adventure that captures the spirit of the chaotic medieval times.
The Vienna Connection (Darren Priest Mysteries Book 1)
Former intelligence expert Darren Priest tries to distance himself from his old life, and turns to a new vocation as a wine and food writer.
He quickly discovers that some things you can’t un-volunteer for. Called to Vienna by the U.S. President, Priest undertakes a covert mission where friend quickly turns into foe.
With numerous enemies threatening his mission, can Priest figure out whom to trust – and keep the Vienna Connection a secret?
When The Words Are Spoken
After years of waiting, English instructor Sheridan Murphy is fed up with waiting for her former professor, Dr. Michael Burke, to bring an end to their unrequited longing.
She finally takes initiative and asks for the relationship they both want. But what should have been the romance of a lifetime is quickly derailed by the secrets each of them has kept from the other.
Can Michael and Sheridan overcome their tragic pasts and find their way to the love they were meant to share? Because when the words are spoken, there's no going back.
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?
