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Trestle Of Death
1985. Kalamazoo, Michigan. Young, openly gay Wayne Watson is beaten to death under a dark, secluded railroad trestle.
The two neighborhood toughs are in jail within 24 hours. It's an open-and-shut murder case.
Or is it?
In Trestle Of Death: Murder Unpunished, Bob Holderbaum explores this intriguing, new-twist-at-every-turn case. Meticulously researched, sensitive and tragic, Wayne Watson's story is one that deserves to be told.
The Unlucky Man
It's rush hour on a cold autumn morning when Jon Hesker takes the bullet; a punishment for seeing what he shouldn't have. For asking too many questions.
To his surprise, he wakes up with smooth new skin over the entry wound in his chest, and a hungry black space in his mind. Cut off from his old world and free from fear, Hesker’s a new man. But he's on the wrong side of the law; a fugitive on the run through a storm-lashed city on the brink of collapse.
Hunted by the shadowy organization only known as Control, Hesker's search for answers leads him over the river and into the depths of the old city; a wild gangland enmeshed in a generations-old civil war. His footsteps dogged by death and chaos, Hesker’s shadow looms tall ahead of him.
Redemption
An international crime syndicate has arrived to New York, and they have their sights on the Nightcrawler.
The collapse of the Russian Mob and Tryzub has created a power vacuum in the underworld. Mafia capo Al Piedmont joins forces with a European cyber-criminal known as the Thinker, who has strong ties with the Jerusalem Mob and the Russian Mafia. Together, they devise a scheme to bring a $500 million shipment of heroin into New York City.
Knowing that Sabrina has ties to the Nightcrawler, she is targeted by the criminals. Her business bombed, her mentor crippled and her fiancee lost, Sabrina is devastated.
Will she be able to avenge her loss - without losing her soul and crossing a point of no return?
Lament For Darley Dene
Based on true events.
After the Second World War, young Ben uncovers a bizarre tale: in the 1941 Blitz, soldiers died right where his playground is now.
As events of the past slowly unfold, Ben is entangled in a series of strange, inexplicable incidents, as old secrets and long-hidden truths surface.
He is about to discover his family's dark secrets, and will have to help put to rest the horror of what happened in Darley Dene.
Monstrosity
Dear reader,
When we were children, we dreamed of being heroes. We wanted to slay dragons and defeat the monsters that scared us.
As we grew older, we were forced to try and find our monsters. We had been told they would be easy to spot. Monsters had too much teeth, too much fur, too much size.
These were lies. We stopped wanting to be heroes. We started to want to be more, to be too much. We wanted, needed, more than the world could give us. We wanted more than what we were told we should be. We wanted to become monsters.
Dear reader,
I want three things for you as you read these stories. I hope you find a story that brings you joy. I hope you find a story that gives you some discomfort.
Legacy of the Tropics
A trilogy of stories that shatter the myths of stereotypical islands of paradise.
In Promises, during the late 1960s, the ketch, Mercy, sinks during a sea storm off Culebra near the Virgin Islands. Ciara Malloy assumes custody of her drowned fiancé’s son and learns a devastating secret about the boy that changes her life forever.
In Adrift, in the late 1990s, underwater photographer Lillian Avery gets caught in a rip current and swept out to sea off Kauai in Hawaii. In facing death, she finds a way to leave a message behind.
Years later, in Reunion, the two former neighbors from Puerto Rico reunite on Kauai. A hurricane wreaks island-wide havoc. Ciara is missing, presumed dead.
Marauder
Young Audan sets off on an epic journey across the ancient Norse world.
Soon, he discovers that there is more to the myths and legends of his Viking ancestors than he believed. Crusading with his brothers in arms, Audan faces rival clans, terrifying monsters, and an onslaught of the undead.
The once-revered gods are scheming and meddling in the lives of mortals, whose lust and thirst for power leave the Viking world in turmoil. How far is Audan willing to go to save his land and his people?
Praise:
★★★★★ - "If you like raw, gritty Viking adventure with a healthy dose of divine intrigue, you'll want to give this one a try."
★★★★★ - "Fantasy novels rarely catch my attention, and even more rarely do I ever find myself so completely absorbed in one such as Marauder."
Thunderlands
A bolt of lightning. A crack of thunder. The lingering smell of ozone in the highly-charged air.
And the world has changed forever.
Welcome to Thunderlands. It looks the same on the surface, but there's just a hint that all might not be what it seems beneath. Even the most ordinary things may be just a touch off kilter.
Stewart Bint’s collection of 21 short stories ranges from the sublime, through powerful, puzzling, funny, horrific and different, to the unforgivably ridiculous.
Praise from readers:
★★★★★ - "A collection of short stories that left me thinking. If you’re looking for an unusual read, a different writing style, get this book."
★★★★★ - “Truly fantastic collection of stories... Highly recommended."
★★★★★ - “Funny, dark, original and thought-provoking."
Kiss Of Life
Every night, Alan Dexter has the same dream: his former colleague Christina is seducing him when suddenly, two of her perfectly white teeth turn into fangs and tear into his flesh.
Dexter is always the skeptical journalist, but his feeling that Christina must be in danger only grows when he discovers she disappeared over two months ago in the mysterious Carpathian Mountains.
What evil still lurks in the heart of Transylvania?
The Expats
In a leafy suburb of Shanghai lives Li Yang: a local employed by various foreign families to take care of their needs.
It's the turn of the millennium, and China is evolving. At the centre of the dynamic change is the vibrant hub of Shanghai, a melting pot of cultures and businesses; a place of luck, fortune and chance. In awe of the homes in which these strange people live, the housekeeper Li Yang gets to know the families who she's working with.
What the westerners don't know is that in addition to her unusual working life, Li Yang has a turbulent home life, with her own son hiding things from her. Something is going on, but Li Yang just can't seem to work out what it is.
Hunting Truffles
"A seamless blend of engaging mystery, insider travelogue, a primer in Italian traditions, and a guide to Italian food and viticulture." - Ambassador Magazine
Northern Italy is the cradle for a precious culinary gem: the white truffle of Piedmont. Worth more than gold, the truffle is sought after by chefs and foodies alike.
But this year, the truffle hunters are in a panic, as they discover that their usual harvest has been stolen from under their feet. Inexplicably, the bodies of murdered hunters turn up, but there are no truffles to be found.
A young man from Tuscany, in tow with his aunt and her restaurant crew, pursues the thieves through the hills of Piedmont, and discovers the delicious wine and food of the region.
Heroine Of Her Own Life
In early 20th century Belfast, working class Meg Preston struggles to accept her own sexuality and yearns for forbidden love.
Battling the customs and hardships of their time, Meg pursues a relationship with her childhood friend, Lillian Watson. But soon, tribulations of war, violence, and emigration threaten to tear everything apart.
Seeking refuge for herself, her love, and her family, can Meg find the courage to become the heroine of her own life?
Hellbeast
Heroes don't always walk in the light.
The fate of the world is balanced on a knife's edge. Despite everything Madden and Eva have been through to prevent it, the ARC Council is in disarray and demons roam the Earth.
The Apocalypse is closer than ever, and the solution couldn’t be further from her grasp. Eva has to throw off the yolk of personal tragedy and follow her destiny to the one place she doesn't want to go.
The one place she cannot hope to avoid.
Gone: Catastrophe in Paradise
A mass of European and American tourists descend on an idyllic tropical island for the holiday of a lifetime. Within hours, hundreds are dead.
What happened? This is the true story of one of history's most tragic and shocking disasters, in which aviation, terrorism, a sudden change in weather and plain old bad luck made for a ruinous mix.
Discover the mind-boggling facts of this catastrophe in this compelling, action-packed and haunting tale of the human condition that will have you turning the pages to the very end.
Praise from readers:
★★★★★ - "Brings to light an accident that many in the aviation field are aware of, but most average people have no knowledge of. Excellent read."
War King
Hakon Haraldsson took their father’s throne. Now the sons of Erik Bloodaxe have come to get it back.
It is 954 A.D. and a tempest is brewing in the North.
Twenty summers before, Hakon Haraldsson wrested Norway’s throne from his murderous brother, Erik Bloodaxe, but he failed to rid himself of Erik’s family. Now the sons of Erik have come to reclaim Erik’s realm and avenge the wrong done to their father and their kin.
They do not come alone. With them marches an army of sword-Danes sent by the Danish King, Harald Bluetooth, whose desire to expand his realm is as powerful as the lust for vengeance that pulses in the veins of Erik’s brood.
Like storm-driven waves, the opposing forces collide in War King, the action-packed sequel to God’s Hammer and Raven’s Feast.
Glorious Incorporated
"Pilgrim's Progress meets Tom Clancy." - Kirkus Reviews
After landing his dream job at Jonah International, young Joshua Arden moves to New York City, determined to leave his troubled past behind.
But behind the scenes, a darker power is at play, and soon Joshua enters a world of religious orders, advanced technology and long-hidden secrets. He is the key to winning a war that has been raging for centuries.
Can Joshua rise to the occasion and become the champion of the light?
Praise:
★★★★★ - "The combination of action, corporate intrigue and battle of good against evil was very satisfying. I really enjoyed this book."
★★★★★ - "Steven Neil Moore has created interesting characters and a terrific story line. A great read."
Glastonbury
After millionaire Malcolm Capshaw hires Joe Cutler and his team to search for a fabled artifact, they enter a maze of lies, murder and betrayal.
The real purpose of their search is soon exposed, as an old London crime family displays an unusual interest in an ancient town where Christianity laid its roots in England.
Aided by the enigmatic professor Lucius Doberman, Joe and his team must solve the ancient mystery that lies in the shadows of Glastonbury, or die trying.
Praise:
★★★★★ - "One of the most fun reads I have encountered this year. Porter has provided a great cast of ensemble players and a mystery wrapped in an enigma. Loved it."
★★★★★ - "A great read. I highly recommend this to mystery fans everywhere."
Flushed
After living in the shadow of his older brother, Ivan Wells knows his place in life. Never one to take responsibility for his actions, he spends his days eking a living by playing poker at the local casino. Ivan is comfortable with his lot, until a long-forgotten woman from his past reappears.
Hurtling into a heady relationship with the mysterious Sonya Lewis, Ivan’s existence takes on new life. But then his ex-wife shows up, with news that makes it difficult to turn her away. Torn, Ivan finds himself faced with complicated decisions.
Will he finally learn to take control of his own destiny?
Fishnets In The Far East
This is the true story of a young dancer, whose naive dream of working in the Far East turns into a nightmare.
She finds herself in a plethora of situations which she is ill-equipped to deal with. Dancing her way across South Korea with two friends, she is propositioned by the Mafia, turned away by the British Embassy, caught in a student riot, and taken to Korean brothels.
At times both shocking and humorous, this is the story of a timid young girl finding her voice and learning to stand up for herself in a male-orientated world of alcohol, sex and seedy nightclubs.
Glad You're Born
Allison Strange is not your typical young woman.
After growing up on a planet occupied by indigenous alien moss, Allison finds herself in the middle of a power struggle: the shrinking moss supply is threatening the planet’s clone production industry.
In the middle of increasing clone unrest, Allison discovers alarming evidence about her birth, and begins to question her whole existence.
Is it any wonder that Allison Strange is glad you're born?
