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Signetorium: The Depths
Signetorium: The Depths J.A. Hayes
A lightless tower maze...
...Four powerless teens. Or are they?
Each child in Valkryion has one chance to prove their magical prowess or they must face the most feared abomination ever created: the Depths.
A group of teens find themselves cast into the lightless labyrinth meant to channel the hidden potential in their Signets and lynths.
The one rule for those downcast is simple -- descend farther into the Depths to try to escape while mastering the environment to defeat all that stands in their path.
With descent comes many challenges and enemies intended to either make the teens more powerful or snap them from existence. Rules are meant to be broken, but can the teens break free from contained chaos?
Magic. Awe. Discovery. Wonder.
Enter the Depths NOW.
...Four powerless teens. Or are they?
Each child in Valkryion has one chance to prove their magical prowess or they must face the most feared abomination ever created: the Depths.
A group of teens find themselves cast into the lightless labyrinth meant to channel the hidden potential in their Signets and lynths.
The one rule for those downcast is simple -- descend farther into the Depths to try to escape while mastering the environment to defeat all that stands in their path.
With descent comes many challenges and enemies intended to either make the teens more powerful or snap them from existence. Rules are meant to be broken, but can the teens break free from contained chaos?
Magic. Awe. Discovery. Wonder.
Enter the Depths NOW.
Oracle Chapters 1-3 Sample
Oracle Chapters 1-3 Sample Carissa Andrews
Even the most powerful psychic in the world can have her blind spots.
For the past two-thousand and some odd years, Diana Hawthorne has always been able to see the past, present, and future with near perfect accuracy. Her only blind spot has been herself.
Then she met Blake Wilson.
Not only is he another blind spot—he’s also a Private Investigator hired to disprove her abilities in order to protect some missing girls they were both tasked with finding. With her psychic gifts on the fritz whenever Blake’s around, everything Diana’s fighting for starts to unravel.
Can Diana get over her deficiencies and show Blake how gifted she really is? Or will she let the callings of her ancient past cloud her judgment and derail her mission?
Either way, lives hang in the balance.
For the past two-thousand and some odd years, Diana Hawthorne has always been able to see the past, present, and future with near perfect accuracy. Her only blind spot has been herself.
Then she met Blake Wilson.
Not only is he another blind spot—he’s also a Private Investigator hired to disprove her abilities in order to protect some missing girls they were both tasked with finding. With her psychic gifts on the fritz whenever Blake’s around, everything Diana’s fighting for starts to unravel.
Can Diana get over her deficiencies and show Blake how gifted she really is? Or will she let the callings of her ancient past cloud her judgment and derail her mission?
Either way, lives hang in the balance.
Looks like a very exciting story!
Carissa is an amazing author who keeps you on the edge of your seat and wanting more!!!
great cover
This cover is beautiful! It really draws me in.
Love the new cover! PENDOMUS is an imaginative dystopian sci-fi that keeps you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
All Cats Are Gray by Andre Norton
All Cats Are Gray by Andre Norton Midwest Classics Press
Under normal conditions a whole person has a decided advantage over a handicapped one. But out in deep space the normal may be reversed—for humans at any rate.
The "Empress" was a derelict. It had become legend. A luxury space cruiser that is devoid of life and runs the spaceways with its lights on. All the wealth of its passengers intact. Waiting for salvage. But no one who goes after her ever returns...
It was Steena who told Bub Nelson about the Jovan moon-rites—and her warning saved Bub’s life six months later. It was Steena who identified the piece of stone Keene Clark was passing around a table one night, rightly calling it unworked Slitite. That started a rush which made ten fortunes overnight for men who were down to their last jets...
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The "Empress" was a derelict. It had become legend. A luxury space cruiser that is devoid of life and runs the spaceways with its lights on. All the wealth of its passengers intact. Waiting for salvage. But no one who goes after her ever returns...
It was Steena who told Bub Nelson about the Jovan moon-rites—and her warning saved Bub’s life six months later. It was Steena who identified the piece of stone Keene Clark was passing around a table one night, rightly calling it unworked Slitite. That started a rush which made ten fortunes overnight for men who were down to their last jets...
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Loveday Brooks is a classic worth discovering. Lady detectives at the time of Sherlock Holmes!?! The author puts a very feminine deduction skills to work in a male-dominated period. The prose is refreshingly clear and not stilted - an engaging read. 7 rare short stories out of print far too long. Claim Your Copy Now.
The great women who fought harder, yet their story less heard.
Stories you can trust to take you into new worlds and give you hours of fascinating entertainment. You wonder why you haven't found these before...
Rider's Genesis Preview
Rider's Genesis Preview Lark Allen
Saving another’s life may save her own.
As the child of the kingdom of Salia’s most powerful mages, Lex’s future had seemed bright. That is until she lost everything. Her dreams. Her parents. Even when she thought her life was changing for the better, she lost her husband. When a mysterious stranger turns up nearly dead on her doorstep, Lex must make a decision. Either fight for her future or lose more than her own life.
For Amell, time is almost up. He has spent nearly thirty years searching for the balance to his magic he needs in order to survive. After an unexpected attack, a twist of fate hands him what he has been searching for in the form of someone that could threaten everything.
As the child of the kingdom of Salia’s most powerful mages, Lex’s future had seemed bright. That is until she lost everything. Her dreams. Her parents. Even when she thought her life was changing for the better, she lost her husband. When a mysterious stranger turns up nearly dead on her doorstep, Lex must make a decision. Either fight for her future or lose more than her own life.
For Amell, time is almost up. He has spent nearly thirty years searching for the balance to his magic he needs in order to survive. After an unexpected attack, a twist of fate hands him what he has been searching for in the form of someone that could threaten everything.
Bittersweet
Bittersweet Aliya DalRae
Before Jessica, there was Anna…
Malcolm Gatta was a normal Feline Shifter with a normal Shifter life. However, the arrival of a new Clowder member has set him on a journey of love and loss that will lead him down a path of darkness…a path from which he would rather not return.
Bittersweet is a prequel to the Jessica Sweet Trilogy, covering the four years prior to Malcolm’s arrival at Jessica’s home. Take a peek into the life of everyone’s favorite Shifter. You’ll never look at King Kat the same.
Malcolm Gatta was a normal Feline Shifter with a normal Shifter life. However, the arrival of a new Clowder member has set him on a journey of love and loss that will lead him down a path of darkness…a path from which he would rather not return.
Bittersweet is a prequel to the Jessica Sweet Trilogy, covering the four years prior to Malcolm’s arrival at Jessica’s home. Take a peek into the life of everyone’s favorite Shifter. You’ll never look at King Kat the same.
Blackmark (The Kingsmen Chronicles #1)
Blackmark (The Kingsmen Chronicles #1) Jean Lowe Carlson
“A wonderfully layered novel with spectacular world-building; a complex plot with layers of intrigue and compelling, damaged characters.” – JC Kang, Dragon Songs Saga Bestselling Author
“Once in a while a phenomenon happens. When it does, all existing icons are tumbled. The Kingsmen Chronicles is such a phenomenon.” – Manie K., Amazon Review
A nation's elite warriors vanished overnight. A throne in jeopardy on the heels of murder. War devouring the survivors, fanned to fury by a shadowy cabal born of ancient magic. And the five friends who can stop it, banished as traitors.
This dark and gritty fantasy series from an Amazon bestselling and award-winning author explores a complex world of treachery, passion, sex, and magic – perfect for fans of Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.
“Once in a while a phenomenon happens. When it does, all existing icons are tumbled. The Kingsmen Chronicles is such a phenomenon.” – Manie K., Amazon Review
A nation's elite warriors vanished overnight. A throne in jeopardy on the heels of murder. War devouring the survivors, fanned to fury by a shadowy cabal born of ancient magic. And the five friends who can stop it, banished as traitors.
This dark and gritty fantasy series from an Amazon bestselling and award-winning author explores a complex world of treachery, passion, sex, and magic – perfect for fans of Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.
The Demons We See
The Demons We See Krista D. Ball
Society was rocked when the Cathedral appointed Allegra, Contessa of Marsina, to negotiate the delicate peace talks between the rebelling mage slaves and the various states. Not only was she a highborn mage, she was a nonbeliever and a vocal objector against the supposed demonic origins of witchcraft. Demons weren’t real, she’d argued, and therefore the subjection of mages was unlawful.
That was all before the first assassination attempt. That was before Allegra heard the demonic shrieks. All before everything changed. Now Allegra and her personal guards race to stabilize the peace before the entire known world explodes into war with not just itself, but with the abyss from beyond.
So much for demons not being real.
That was all before the first assassination attempt. That was before Allegra heard the demonic shrieks. All before everything changed. Now Allegra and her personal guards race to stabilize the peace before the entire known world explodes into war with not just itself, but with the abyss from beyond.
So much for demons not being real.
The Forbidden City preview
The Forbidden City preview Alexander Grant
GRIPPING EPIC FANTASY
They sent his own legions to hunt him down. Assassins lurk behind every corner. The woman he loves is in danger. As if that is not enough, they want to unleash a terrible ancient evil to plunge the world into warfare and bloodshed.
But he is not an everyday man. He is a legend. General Leandros, the undefeated King's Lion. Now he is coming back armed with steel and magic. In a world full of intrigue, magic and enchantment, where Gods and humans play dangerous power games, the King's Lion fights one breathtaking battle after another across an entire continent. The future of the Empire and of the woman he loves depends on him. Will his strategic genius manage to save an entire Empire?
They sent his own legions to hunt him down. Assassins lurk behind every corner. The woman he loves is in danger. As if that is not enough, they want to unleash a terrible ancient evil to plunge the world into warfare and bloodshed.
But he is not an everyday man. He is a legend. General Leandros, the undefeated King's Lion. Now he is coming back armed with steel and magic. In a world full of intrigue, magic and enchantment, where Gods and humans play dangerous power games, the King's Lion fights one breathtaking battle after another across an entire continent. The future of the Empire and of the woman he loves depends on him. Will his strategic genius manage to save an entire Empire?
Your book cover instantly caught my eye. Looks like an awesome book with an action-packed premise--might have to download this one myself!
This cover is well done. The story looks like an exciting read.
I really like your covers.
Great cover.
Love the damsel in distress story! Makes the man that much hotter!
Skip: Book 1
Skip: Book 1 Perrin Briar
A Mysterious Clock Controls Time. What Happens When It Breaks?
The clock tower is the center of the town of Time. It counts down the hours, minutes and seconds of every passing day. But unbeknownst to the local inhabitants, it is at the center of a great deal more than that. It is the center of the universe and controls time itself. But it is old and beginning to break, sending the worlds inhabitants skipping forward and back through time.
Seventeen-year-old Jera Wythnos, betrothed to marry a powerful lord, runs to escape her responsibilities and pursue her dream of traveling the world. Hot on her heels is her betrothed, moving heaven and earth to find her before the wedding day.
The clock tower is the center of the town of Time. It counts down the hours, minutes and seconds of every passing day. But unbeknownst to the local inhabitants, it is at the center of a great deal more than that. It is the center of the universe and controls time itself. But it is old and beginning to break, sending the worlds inhabitants skipping forward and back through time.
Seventeen-year-old Jera Wythnos, betrothed to marry a powerful lord, runs to escape her responsibilities and pursue her dream of traveling the world. Hot on her heels is her betrothed, moving heaven and earth to find her before the wedding day.
The Fool's Journey through the Tarot Major Ar...
The Fool's Journey through the Tarot Major Arcana Noel Eastwood
In the tradition of 'The Alchemist' and 'The Wizard of Earthsea'...
Originally written for Tarot practitioners, The Fool’s Journey through the Tarot Major Arcana has also found a wider audience amongst those committed to personal growth.
This extensively edited 3rd Edition 2018 focuses on Follin’s journey on the mystic’s path to knowledge through direct experience. It speaks to The Fool in all of us as we make our way through life, growing in maturity, wisdom and, ultimately, self acceptance.
Follin’s encounters with the Tarot archetypes not only illuminate the Major Arcana cards but tap into archetypal energies relevant today.
Now available as an ebook, paperback and audiobook - http://www.plutoscave.com/books
Originally written for Tarot practitioners, The Fool’s Journey through the Tarot Major Arcana has also found a wider audience amongst those committed to personal growth.
This extensively edited 3rd Edition 2018 focuses on Follin’s journey on the mystic’s path to knowledge through direct experience. It speaks to The Fool in all of us as we make our way through life, growing in maturity, wisdom and, ultimately, self acceptance.
Follin’s encounters with the Tarot archetypes not only illuminate the Major Arcana cards but tap into archetypal energies relevant today.
Now available as an ebook, paperback and audiobook - http://www.plutoscave.com/books
Saving Earth Eternal Flame
Storm Dragon
Storm Dragon Frances Pauli
Is There A Dragon In You?
I never should have let Steph drag me to that Psychic Fair. Metaphysical nonsense doesn’t suit me, Seattle doesn't suit me, and I think I might be allergic to patchouli. I’m definitely allergic to car accidents, to giant elk falling from the sky, and most importantly, to the huge, blue dragon that’s attached its obnoxious tail to my navel.
Just try having a smart-ass dragon nattering in your brain twenty-four-seven. Better yet, don’t try it. I recommend skipping the entire, batshit crazy, ordeal. Avoid black cats. Don’t get that Reiki treatment, and definitely don’t wake up alone, surrounded by other dragons who know way more than you do about what the hell is going on.
I never should have let Steph drag me to that Psychic Fair. Metaphysical nonsense doesn’t suit me, Seattle doesn't suit me, and I think I might be allergic to patchouli. I’m definitely allergic to car accidents, to giant elk falling from the sky, and most importantly, to the huge, blue dragon that’s attached its obnoxious tail to my navel.
Just try having a smart-ass dragon nattering in your brain twenty-four-seven. Better yet, don’t try it. I recommend skipping the entire, batshit crazy, ordeal. Avoid black cats. Don’t get that Reiki treatment, and definitely don’t wake up alone, surrounded by other dragons who know way more than you do about what the hell is going on.
The Hunter and the Witch (A Crescent City Arc...
The Hunter and the Witch (A Crescent City Arcana Short Story) Rachel Chanticleer
~A Crescent City Arcana short story~
A lethal stranger hunted Bethany Hayes down and nearly killed her. But without uttering a single word, he spared her life and vanished, turning her world upside down. Left with newfound abilities and visions of her attacker, Beth tried to make the most of this second chance.
Lucius Sempronius Asper learned to kill in the amphitheaters of ancient Rome. Enslaved and bound by the dark magic of a powerful witch, he spent centuries eradicating innocent witches at her command. Though made immortal by her enchantment, he was as good as dead inside.
All Lucius knew, what he thought he’d become, changed with Bethany. Will Beth be strong enough to free him, or will the hunter become the hunted?
A lethal stranger hunted Bethany Hayes down and nearly killed her. But without uttering a single word, he spared her life and vanished, turning her world upside down. Left with newfound abilities and visions of her attacker, Beth tried to make the most of this second chance.
Lucius Sempronius Asper learned to kill in the amphitheaters of ancient Rome. Enslaved and bound by the dark magic of a powerful witch, he spent centuries eradicating innocent witches at her command. Though made immortal by her enchantment, he was as good as dead inside.
All Lucius knew, what he thought he’d become, changed with Bethany. Will Beth be strong enough to free him, or will the hunter become the hunted?
Darkblade Assassin (Hero of Darkness Book 1)...
Darkblade Assassin (Hero of Darkness Book 1) Sneak Preview Andy Peloquin
The best assassin in the world doesn’t come cheap.
Crossing him costs even more.
The Hunter: a name feared and revered by all in Voramis. He is an outcast, driven by a cursed dagger that feeds him power with every kill, yet he struggles against its unquenchable demands for blood and death.
He follows one simple code: he only kills those he believes deserve to die.
Until today.
Deceived by his shadowy employer, the Hunter has killed an innocent man. A good man.
His enemies, the most powerful criminal organization in the city, will not stop until he is dead. When they make the mistake of harming the people under his protection, not even an army of thieves, thugs, and killers will thwart his vengeance.
Crossing him costs even more.
The Hunter: a name feared and revered by all in Voramis. He is an outcast, driven by a cursed dagger that feeds him power with every kill, yet he struggles against its unquenchable demands for blood and death.
He follows one simple code: he only kills those he believes deserve to die.
Until today.
Deceived by his shadowy employer, the Hunter has killed an innocent man. A good man.
His enemies, the most powerful criminal organization in the city, will not stop until he is dead. When they make the mistake of harming the people under his protection, not even an army of thieves, thugs, and killers will thwart his vengeance.
The Hunter is an awesome character! Well worth the read.
Discoveries: Voyages of Fortune Book Zero (An...
Discoveries: Voyages of Fortune Book Zero (An Historical Fantasy Adventure) Andrew Anzur Clement
January 1898 – A girl is playing in a ruined castle. She discovers a supernatural artifact. One entrusted to her by a nobleman caught in a mystic power struggle centuries in the past.
December 1989 – A shapeshifting felinoid betrays her nature to play a pivotal role in a watershed event of European history. Will she be able to find the courage to confront the consequences and trust again in the human race?
November 2002 – The marooned son of a drug smuggler discovers a supernatural tall ship on a deserted tropical island. A mysterious girl is living on board. Six months later, a disgruntled were-cheetah agrees to join their crew of pirates. But can they trust the ship’s enigmatic master?
Their paths will cross In Voyages of Fortune, a centuries-spanning time travel adventure.
December 1989 – A shapeshifting felinoid betrays her nature to play a pivotal role in a watershed event of European history. Will she be able to find the courage to confront the consequences and trust again in the human race?
November 2002 – The marooned son of a drug smuggler discovers a supernatural tall ship on a deserted tropical island. A mysterious girl is living on board. Six months later, a disgruntled were-cheetah agrees to join their crew of pirates. But can they trust the ship’s enigmatic master?
Their paths will cross In Voyages of Fortune, a centuries-spanning time travel adventure.
Rot: Origin of the Feces
Rot: Origin of the Feces Aidan J. Reid
Ray Jones isn't like other tooth fairies.
He curses too much. Enjoys snorting fairy dust. And recently, he's been tearing teeth out of kids mouths for profit.
He'll tell you it's because of The Rot. Then again, he'll tell you anything to avoid walking the plank.
This is his story.
[Part 1 of the ROT collection]
He curses too much. Enjoys snorting fairy dust. And recently, he's been tearing teeth out of kids mouths for profit.
He'll tell you it's because of The Rot. Then again, he'll tell you anything to avoid walking the plank.
This is his story.
[Part 1 of the ROT collection]
The Fall of Vaasar
The Fall of Vaasar Rosalyn Kelly
Everyone loves a festival in Vaasar. The town is peaceful and the townsfolk relish a good show. But shy Tamza is not enjoying herself. Her father, a celebrated bear tamer, is stepping down and the time has come for Tamza to take his place and perform on her own.
Tamza is determined to make her father proud. Before she can reach the stage, the crowd’s cheers turn to screams as Vaasar is brutally invaded by a bloodthirsty force hellbent on destroying everyone and everything in its path.
Only Tamza has the magic powerful enough to save her people and her beloved bears – but first she must find the courage to use it.
Set 2,000 years before the novel Melokai, novella The Fall of Vaasar tells of the event that sparked a bitter, bloody feud between two countries.
Tamza is determined to make her father proud. Before she can reach the stage, the crowd’s cheers turn to screams as Vaasar is brutally invaded by a bloodthirsty force hellbent on destroying everyone and everything in its path.
Only Tamza has the magic powerful enough to save her people and her beloved bears – but first she must find the courage to use it.
Set 2,000 years before the novel Melokai, novella The Fall of Vaasar tells of the event that sparked a bitter, bloody feud between two countries.
Sink: Old Man's Tale
Sink: Old Man's Tale Perrin Briar
A sinkhole is a natural phenomenon. It can happen anywhere, anytime. It drinks lakes dry, consumes jungles, and even demolishes entire mountains. You may have seen one in your street. But these things aren't lost. They've simply been moved. Things are forgotten on the surface all the time. Beneath the crust, they're always remembered.
It's just another day for unscrupulous developer Graham Turner when he breaks into an old man's home to steal his property deeds. But when he's sucked through a sinkhole into a forgotten world deep beneath the earth's surface, Graham and the old man must rely on each other if they are to survive and escape this dangerous new world and return to the surface.
Sink. A forgotten world. A lost world. But not for long.
It's just another day for unscrupulous developer Graham Turner when he breaks into an old man's home to steal his property deeds. But when he's sucked through a sinkhole into a forgotten world deep beneath the earth's surface, Graham and the old man must rely on each other if they are to survive and escape this dangerous new world and return to the surface.
Sink. A forgotten world. A lost world. But not for long.
A SONG OF THE SEA
A SONG OF THE SEA Urania Sarri
A short story. Prequel to THE SWORDS OF AN ANGEL, NA paranormal fantasy romance.
A water tomb in the Aegean Sea…
A fishing boat sailing on the path of the rising sun…
A life that must be saved…
A boy who will never grow to be a man, on the first and the last day of his real life.
Stavros has always known that he is no ordinary boy. It was an undisclosed mission that brought him to the human world. His life has been nothing more than a preparation for this day. The moment of illumination has come, but at what cost?
In the Song of the Sea miracles do happen, but not without reason.
A water tomb in the Aegean Sea…
A fishing boat sailing on the path of the rising sun…
A life that must be saved…
A boy who will never grow to be a man, on the first and the last day of his real life.
Stavros has always known that he is no ordinary boy. It was an undisclosed mission that brought him to the human world. His life has been nothing more than a preparation for this day. The moment of illumination has come, but at what cost?
In the Song of the Sea miracles do happen, but not without reason.
Curse Breaker: Books 1-4
Curse Breaker: Books 1-4 Melinda Kucsera
Magic is illegal. But enchanted trees walk, ghosts beg for help and demons plot.
Neither is prepared when their plans collide and ensnare an untrained mage and his young son.
Sarn will do anything to protect his son—even if that means taking on the enchanted forest, ghosts, monsters and a power he cannot fully control.
But he must hurry. Time’s running out and his master’s calling.
Fans of Nicholas Eames, Julliet Marillier, Michael J. Sullivan, Mercedes Lackey, Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman will enjoy Sarn's struggle against dark forces to save his son and himself. Get Curse Breaker: Books 1-4 today!
Neither is prepared when their plans collide and ensnare an untrained mage and his young son.
Sarn will do anything to protect his son—even if that means taking on the enchanted forest, ghosts, monsters and a power he cannot fully control.
But he must hurry. Time’s running out and his master’s calling.
Fans of Nicholas Eames, Julliet Marillier, Michael J. Sullivan, Mercedes Lackey, Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman will enjoy Sarn's struggle against dark forces to save his son and himself. Get Curse Breaker: Books 1-4 today!
Cracks and Crevasses
The Dry Season
A Pact with Demons: The Sprite and The Famili...
A Pact with Demons: The Sprite and The Familiar Michael R.E. Adams
Almon Campbell's mother stepped on a cat's tail. Now, the cat expects Almon's soul as penance. If he agrees, he will unlock clues to a mystery from his mother's past. Who is the cat? And what happened at Tarago Bridge between the matriarch and the feline that mandates his soul as payment?
A Pact with Demons conjures a vibrant world alive with demons and fairytale creatures. Tales of love and yearning mingle with folkloric magic to create a humorous and profound mosaic of the human heart.
A Pact with Demons conjures a vibrant world alive with demons and fairytale creatures. Tales of love and yearning mingle with folkloric magic to create a humorous and profound mosaic of the human heart.
Kinda Sorta Dead (Preview)
Kinda Sorta Dead (Preview) Lincoln Chase
Dominic Wolfe dies for a living. You’d think it would be hard to screw up—dying should be a whole lot easier than living, wouldn’t you think?—but if Dominic has one finely-honed talent, it’s screwing up like a boss. Naturally, when a needy client demands the impossible—well, forbidden—Dominic figures, what could possibly go wrong?
Oh, everything.
Bite-sized and value-priced for readers with crap to do and bills to pay, the Dominic Wolfe series is at once dark, frightening and downright hilarious.
Oh, everything.
Bite-sized and value-priced for readers with crap to do and bills to pay, the Dominic Wolfe series is at once dark, frightening and downright hilarious.
Movie poster quality cover! Great premise.
The Girl Who Digs Graves
The Girl Who Digs Graves Willie Dalton
“Life as a gravedigger was tough. Now that I’m dead, it’s even worse.”
Helena Pierce was used to death. Her life began as a tragically orphaned baby, raised by the small town cemetery caretaker. She grew up knowing that loss was just a part of life. After a chance meeting with the dark and mysterious Raphael one day while out digging a grave, Hel realizes maybe life has some good things to offer after all—until one awful evening changes everything, and Hel wakes up to the bright light of death.
Traumatized by being ripped away from the man she was falling for, and having to adjust to a whole new world, she manages to get a job as reaper… As in: digging up souls from the other side of the grave. Soren, her new boss, is cold and hardened to the suffering she’s endured. To her surprise, the
Helena Pierce was used to death. Her life began as a tragically orphaned baby, raised by the small town cemetery caretaker. She grew up knowing that loss was just a part of life. After a chance meeting with the dark and mysterious Raphael one day while out digging a grave, Hel realizes maybe life has some good things to offer after all—until one awful evening changes everything, and Hel wakes up to the bright light of death.
Traumatized by being ripped away from the man she was falling for, and having to adjust to a whole new world, she manages to get a job as reaper… As in: digging up souls from the other side of the grave. Soren, her new boss, is cold and hardened to the suffering she’s endured. To her surprise, the
Return to Lemuria
Return to Lemuria Richard Gradner
Billy Bayer is taken prisoner by the descendants of the Lemurian civilisation after conspiring against his mob-boss. He is taught how to tap into his extra-sensory powers and his life changes forever. This newfound power gives Billy the courage to confront his captors and challenge their age-old ideals.
Together with his crew of loyal companions, he devises a plan to thwart the organisation’s very existence. But how can one man stand up to a 12,000-year old prophecy that predicts adversity for all mankind?
The answer is hidden deep in the Brazilian Amazonia with anthropologist Dr David Steel, who, together with the FUNAI Foundation, is on a mission to save the endangered tribes from persecution. It’s his research that appears to contain the key to the survival of the human race.
Together with his crew of loyal companions, he devises a plan to thwart the organisation’s very existence. But how can one man stand up to a 12,000-year old prophecy that predicts adversity for all mankind?
The answer is hidden deep in the Brazilian Amazonia with anthropologist Dr David Steel, who, together with the FUNAI Foundation, is on a mission to save the endangered tribes from persecution. It’s his research that appears to contain the key to the survival of the human race.
wow, what a premise.
Very nice cover!
Richard Gradner creates exciting and interesting stories that challenge your thinking. And ask questions about the world at present. Worth reading.
I love the cover and interesting story-line. A definite read!
FUNAI and Brazilian Amazon got me interested.
Eaparius and the Forgotten Scrolls
Eaparius and the Forgotten Scrolls Morigan Shaw
A flirtatious, scoundrel of a wizard. An ancient prophecy. Dark visions hinting at things to come. And a calling to protect the world.
Eaparius believes he is the most gifted Wizard of his age, even if he does like using his skills to charm the ladies or win games of chance.
But when he's stuck by a mysterious ailment leaving him with debilitating and terrifying visions, Eaparius questions his sanity and even his life.
Leaving behind all he's ever wanted to join the line of Watchers, the keeper of secret histories and one of the protectors against evils long forgotten, can Eaparius unravel the mystery of the dark visions and help shape the destiny of the world before it falls into darkness?
The first full story in the new companion series, the Idoramin Novellas.
Eaparius believes he is the most gifted Wizard of his age, even if he does like using his skills to charm the ladies or win games of chance.
But when he's stuck by a mysterious ailment leaving him with debilitating and terrifying visions, Eaparius questions his sanity and even his life.
Leaving behind all he's ever wanted to join the line of Watchers, the keeper of secret histories and one of the protectors against evils long forgotten, can Eaparius unravel the mystery of the dark visions and help shape the destiny of the world before it falls into darkness?
The first full story in the new companion series, the Idoramin Novellas.
A Moth In Darkness
A Moth In Darkness Frances Pauli
Liz Larson is fairy touched, a revel Dancer struggling with an addiction to fairy food and the lure of her own memories. When a strange elf turns up with an old photo and a new mission, Liz has only one answer for the uptight agent. No way. Never again.
Marcus Bramble is not interested in babysitting a human junkie, but a series of ghastly murders has spread terror across the Fey lands. Only the fairies know what's going on, and only one person can get the little devils to talk. Unfortunately, Liz has no interest in cooperating... until the investigation points to her old partner.
Until Lockland Sheen is involved.
Now the elvin agent and the human Dancer set out to save both their worlds. Unfortunately, the more they rely on Liz’s tie to the fairies, the closer she inches toward madness.
Marcus Bramble is not interested in babysitting a human junkie, but a series of ghastly murders has spread terror across the Fey lands. Only the fairies know what's going on, and only one person can get the little devils to talk. Unfortunately, Liz has no interest in cooperating... until the investigation points to her old partner.
Until Lockland Sheen is involved.
Now the elvin agent and the human Dancer set out to save both their worlds. Unfortunately, the more they rely on Liz’s tie to the fairies, the closer she inches toward madness.
The Unbelievable Death of Joseph Goldberg
The Unbelievable Death of Joseph Goldberg Oliver Franks
A darkly comic collection of fantastical short stories.
Joseph Goldberg is the wrinkled old man you see wrapped up in a fraying scarf and dusty trilby hat, hobbling along the seafront promenade in the dead of winter. He’s grizzled, cynical, bitter, and swears like a trooper. In his defence, he didn’t lead the life he wanted, and his closet is full of skeletons. But then, one cold day, something amazing happens. Something so mind blowing, Joseph hardly knows what to do with himself.
This book includes The Unbelievable Death of Joseph Goldberg, plus three other short stories.
Joseph Goldberg is the wrinkled old man you see wrapped up in a fraying scarf and dusty trilby hat, hobbling along the seafront promenade in the dead of winter. He’s grizzled, cynical, bitter, and swears like a trooper. In his defence, he didn’t lead the life he wanted, and his closet is full of skeletons. But then, one cold day, something amazing happens. Something so mind blowing, Joseph hardly knows what to do with himself.
This book includes The Unbelievable Death of Joseph Goldberg, plus three other short stories.
Complete filth. I loved it.
Elements of Flames
Elements of Flames CR Robertson
ELEMENTS OF FLAMES
Behavioural profiler Morgan Skelly possesses a secret – she has a dream lover who keeps her safe from the terrifying visions in her dreams.
Those dreams collide with reality when she meets him at a crime scene in Norway at winter solstice. He is from a magical shadow world that overlaps with the human physical plane, a place where magical beings evolved from the missing link.
Drake Obsidian has the looks and body of an ancient god, the heart of a dragon, and the soul of a hero. His strength and magnetism make him irresistible, a force of nature from a magical realm who kidnaps Morgan to save her. His truth blows her make-believe world out of the water when he reveals her heritage with every embrace.
Behavioural profiler Morgan Skelly possesses a secret – she has a dream lover who keeps her safe from the terrifying visions in her dreams.
Those dreams collide with reality when she meets him at a crime scene in Norway at winter solstice. He is from a magical shadow world that overlaps with the human physical plane, a place where magical beings evolved from the missing link.
Drake Obsidian has the looks and body of an ancient god, the heart of a dragon, and the soul of a hero. His strength and magnetism make him irresistible, a force of nature from a magical realm who kidnaps Morgan to save her. His truth blows her make-believe world out of the water when he reveals her heritage with every embrace.
The Lazurai by J. R. Kruze
The Lazurai by J. R. Kruze Living Sensical
An unintended result of a terrorist bombing a children's hospital, the Lazurai could kill a person without touching them.
The government made it worse by their experiments. All the children wanted was to feel love like any child. When they grew older, their powers increased. And they found they couldn't be stopped.
Chuck hears a rumor of one coming his way, to his remote way station on the highway. But he can't leave his wife, who's dying. So he waits. And sees the hooded Lazurai walking the long miles on a hot desert day toward him.
All he can do is wait.
What he doesn't know is that this one is different from all the rumors. And his life is going to change forever.
The Lazurai is named Rochelle. And she may be the solution to Chuck and his dying wife's problems...
The government made it worse by their experiments. All the children wanted was to feel love like any child. When they grew older, their powers increased. And they found they couldn't be stopped.
Chuck hears a rumor of one coming his way, to his remote way station on the highway. But he can't leave his wife, who's dying. So he waits. And sees the hooded Lazurai walking the long miles on a hot desert day toward him.
All he can do is wait.
What he doesn't know is that this one is different from all the rumors. And his life is going to change forever.
The Lazurai is named Rochelle. And she may be the solution to Chuck and his dying wife's problems...
I've read alot of postive reviews for this book. Adding now to my TBR.
A great alien world to explore. Imaginative and fun to read.
From the opening pages, the reader gets drawn into a world of intrigue and suspense. The writer continues to hold your attention without fail, don't miss this one, it reads like a binge-worthy show on Netflix!
This has to be a good book. The title alone makes me want to open the book.
Wow! Can't wait to read this!
If There Be Giants [preview]
The Sigil Sampler
The Sigil Sampler Sigil Independent
Step right up and sample a smattering of the best self-published fantasy out there with finalists from every year of Mark Lawrence's Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off, including Michael McClung, Phil Tucker, Dyrk Ashton, Ben Galley, Rob Hayes, Alec Hutson and many more. Unsure where to start with this overwhelming bounty of over 500 pages? They try your hand at our Choose-Your-Own-Adventure prologue that will ensure you're matched up with the best possible book.
Freshmen (The Felix Chronicles Book 1)
Freshmen (The Felix Chronicles Book 1) R.T. Lowe
Over 75 five-star ratings on Goodreads.
A dark and delightfully disturbing urban fantasy for those craving an epic adventure high on grit, substance and originality.
"A perfect mix of Harry Potter and Stephen King!"
A freshman. The Chosen One. At the crossroads of destiny and self-determination the two shall collide.
At stake, a young man's soul. And the fate of the world.
A dark and delightfully disturbing urban fantasy for those craving an epic adventure high on grit, substance and originality.
"A perfect mix of Harry Potter and Stephen King!"
A freshman. The Chosen One. At the crossroads of destiny and self-determination the two shall collide.
At stake, a young man's soul. And the fate of the world.
Death by Advertising by J. R. Kruze
Death by Advertising by J. R. Kruze Living Sensical
I was her closest friend. But didn't know she was dead.
Until I saw the full page ad in the paper advertising her funeral. And my company ran that ad - without my knowing it.
Another mystery was in how she died. No corpse, just an urn filled with ashes that was distributed over the harbor without any witnesses. Shown by a slick video played at her funeral.
No motive. Just a disappearance. The coroner's report from an upstate, rural county stated natural causes. For a young 20-something advertising executive.
But there were no details left unaccounted for. Funeral arrangements paid for in advance. Even the police chief said it was a closed case. That didn't stop Detective Johnson from being curious...
2 Bonus Stories: "A Goddess Visits" and "Long Overdue Santa."
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Until I saw the full page ad in the paper advertising her funeral. And my company ran that ad - without my knowing it.
Another mystery was in how she died. No corpse, just an urn filled with ashes that was distributed over the harbor without any witnesses. Shown by a slick video played at her funeral.
No motive. Just a disappearance. The coroner's report from an upstate, rural county stated natural causes. For a young 20-something advertising executive.
But there were no details left unaccounted for. Funeral arrangements paid for in advance. Even the police chief said it was a closed case. That didn't stop Detective Johnson from being curious...
2 Bonus Stories: "A Goddess Visits" and "Long Overdue Santa."
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I've read alot of postive reviews for this book. Adding now to my TBR.
A great alien world to explore. Imaginative and fun to read.
From the opening pages, the reader gets drawn into a world of intrigue and suspense. The writer continues to hold your attention without fail, don't miss this one, it reads like a binge-worthy show on Netflix!
This has to be a good book. The title alone makes me want to open the book.
Wow! Can't wait to read this!
Princess of Thorns
Princess of Thorns Tessonja Odette
A heart of ice.
A countenance of thorns.
She wasn't always this way...
Sixteen-year-old Princess Mareleau is determined never to marry, no matter how many hearts she has to break. She’s already loved once. Why look for a second chance? But when she finally meets a prince who doesn’t bore her to tears, she allows herself to hope. Will that hope lead her to love...or betrayal?
Find out what made Mareleau turn her back on love and launch the Quest that shifted the course of the entire land of Lela. If you love feisty females and fierce heroines, you’ll love this tale of love, loss, and vengeance.
Princess of Thorns is a short story prequel, set immediately before Shadows of Lela, Book One in the Lela Trilogy. It can be read as a standalone short story, or before/after any Lela novel
A countenance of thorns.
She wasn't always this way...
Sixteen-year-old Princess Mareleau is determined never to marry, no matter how many hearts she has to break. She’s already loved once. Why look for a second chance? But when she finally meets a prince who doesn’t bore her to tears, she allows herself to hope. Will that hope lead her to love...or betrayal?
Find out what made Mareleau turn her back on love and launch the Quest that shifted the course of the entire land of Lela. If you love feisty females and fierce heroines, you’ll love this tale of love, loss, and vengeance.
Princess of Thorns is a short story prequel, set immediately before Shadows of Lela, Book One in the Lela Trilogy. It can be read as a standalone short story, or before/after any Lela novel
Dionna's Warrior
Dionna's Warrior Ruby Ryan
Five sexy soldiers--a Warrior, a Frost Mage, a Tinker, a Ranger, and a Shadow--fight alongside Dionna in this Reverse Harem Paranormal Romance
Tracing runemagic as a Pyromancer is a lot like being burned alive. So why does it feel so amazing?
Jaxon is an elite Warrior who has lost the most precious thing in the world.
Dionna is an average Pyromancer—a fire-wielding sorceress—hoping only to pass her Academy Assessment.
But all of Dionna’s concerns become trivial when the Academy is attacked by the Silithik Hivemind: a race of monstrous insects that kill most of her fellow students in a savage sneak attack.
Tracing runemagic as a Pyromancer is a lot like being burned alive. So why does it feel so amazing?
Jaxon is an elite Warrior who has lost the most precious thing in the world.
Dionna is an average Pyromancer—a fire-wielding sorceress—hoping only to pass her Academy Assessment.
But all of Dionna’s concerns become trivial when the Academy is attacked by the Silithik Hivemind: a race of monstrous insects that kill most of her fellow students in a savage sneak attack.
I have been loving all of the Gryphon books <3
The Unleashed Creation
When the Wolf Loves
When the Wolf Loves Sadie Conall
PREVIEW ONLY: After his father’s death in London in 1796, Ryder Benedict travels to the New World to find answers to his past. He planned to be gone no longer than a year but two years later, in the company of six men from three different tribes who have all come together to help him, he finds himself in the wilderness of the Pacific Northwest, far beyond the borders of the American, French and Spanish settlements. When he is attacked and injured by a wolf, a young girl with extraordinary instincts saves his life. Named Esa-mogo'ne’ by the local Bannock, she takes Ryder to their village to heal and over a bitter winter Ryder learns of her tragic past and discovers a love that will endure his whole life.
Pagewalker
Pagewalker H. Duke
Imagine if you could step into the pages of your favorite books...
Where would you go?
Who would you meet?
What price would you pay?...
When college drop-out April gets hired at the local library, she just wants a paycheck to help pay off her grandma’s medical bills.
But after the sudden death of the collection’s previous manager, April is chosen to take her place as the Pagewalker—the guardian of a magical gate that connects our world with the worlds of books.
The gate shows her things beyond her wildest imagination… but she’s not the only one who has her eyes set on the gate.
When an organization set on eradicating all magic from the world seeks to destroy the gate, April must team up with storybook characters to protect the gate before it’s destroyed forever.
Where would you go?
Who would you meet?
What price would you pay?...
When college drop-out April gets hired at the local library, she just wants a paycheck to help pay off her grandma’s medical bills.
But after the sudden death of the collection’s previous manager, April is chosen to take her place as the Pagewalker—the guardian of a magical gate that connects our world with the worlds of books.
The gate shows her things beyond her wildest imagination… but she’s not the only one who has her eyes set on the gate.
When an organization set on eradicating all magic from the world seeks to destroy the gate, April must team up with storybook characters to protect the gate before it’s destroyed forever.
License to Spell (Preview)
License to Spell (Preview) Paige Howland
Ainsley Winters might be the least talented witch in Washington DC, which is perfectly fine with her. Besides entertaining her nephews and the occasional hex on rude customers at her coffee shop, who needs magic? It’s a headache. Literally. Which is why she’s more surprised than anyone when a handsome (and cranky) spy shows up at her door, insisting the CIA needs her help.
Clearly they have the wrong witch.
But apparently her brother’s best friend has landed himself on the CIA’s most wanted list, working for a dark mage who is threatening a spell that puts the whole country in danger. The CIA needs Ainsley’s help to find their rogue spy. And maybe just save the world while she’s at it.
If she survives that long…
Clearly they have the wrong witch.
But apparently her brother’s best friend has landed himself on the CIA’s most wanted list, working for a dark mage who is threatening a spell that puts the whole country in danger. The CIA needs Ainsley’s help to find their rogue spy. And maybe just save the world while she’s at it.
If she survives that long…
The Edge of Hope (Bad Blood, Book 1)
Captive Rebel
Captive Rebel Erin McDermott
Destined to be enemies, bound by fate...
In a world where Greek Gods rule over the Allegiance, Marylyn O’Conner struggles to survive.
Marylyn is a rebel, forced to do the rebellion’s bidding until an unforgiving family debt is paid. A pawn in the war against the Allegiance, she is obligated to become a rebel spy or her family will suffer.
When word spreads that an Allegiant Prince, Ariston, has escaped rebel captivity vowing to hunt down rebel spies, Marylyn realizes her only hope is to escape Allegiant territory.
While on the run, Ariston captures Marylyn, preventing her from any chance of returning home. Desperate, Marylyn knows she needs to escape her alluring captor or risk the safety of her family.
But Marylyn can’t keep herself from falling for the mysterious prince as she finds
In a world where Greek Gods rule over the Allegiance, Marylyn O’Conner struggles to survive.
Marylyn is a rebel, forced to do the rebellion’s bidding until an unforgiving family debt is paid. A pawn in the war against the Allegiance, she is obligated to become a rebel spy or her family will suffer.
When word spreads that an Allegiant Prince, Ariston, has escaped rebel captivity vowing to hunt down rebel spies, Marylyn realizes her only hope is to escape Allegiant territory.
While on the run, Ariston captures Marylyn, preventing her from any chance of returning home. Desperate, Marylyn knows she needs to escape her alluring captor or risk the safety of her family.
But Marylyn can’t keep herself from falling for the mysterious prince as she finds
The Awakening Journals of a Kith 1
The Awakening Journals of a Kith 1 Lisa Harrelson
Before I first met my uncle it was a time in my life when weird and unusual things were going on. I was confused and felt like I was alone. I was having so many problems. I didn't know what to do about them or how to handle them. Then my uncle came into my life and things got even more abnormal for me. Although at the same time things finally began to make sense.
That's When I found my self in a world full of supernatural creatures some of which are The Kith though nowadays they are known as Vampires in popular literature.
That's When I found my self in a world full of supernatural creatures some of which are The Kith though nowadays they are known as Vampires in popular literature.
A Chronicle of Chaos - Prologue and Chapter O...
A Chronicle of Chaos - Prologue and Chapter One preview D.M. Cain
In a world ravaged by war, the paths of two warriors are about to cross with world-changing consequences.
Chaos is a soldier of The Children of the Light, and fights in the name of destiny, honor and glory. Arrogant and headstrong, he believes he is the strongest warrior in the land, until a fateful coincidence puts him at the mercy of the demon Anathema.
The two strike up an intense rivalry, but their obsession to destroy one another only leads them closer together. When the forces of Light and Dark collide, where will their loyalties lie?
Chaos is a soldier of The Children of the Light, and fights in the name of destiny, honor and glory. Arrogant and headstrong, he believes he is the strongest warrior in the land, until a fateful coincidence puts him at the mercy of the demon Anathema.
The two strike up an intense rivalry, but their obsession to destroy one another only leads them closer together. When the forces of Light and Dark collide, where will their loyalties lie?
I love this cover. A thrilling and traditional concept - love going old skool!
This is clever writing and a clever story. Calling a hero Chaos is a clue to what is to follow. Conflict and suspense and surprising twists. Complicated world and some not so very nice characters. I love a baddie - demons taking human form to do what? Well you'll have to get it to find out! A great read
Love this intriguing cover. Can't wait for more from this author!
A very intriguing plot, and I love all the symbols on the shield. I must learn more!
The Liar's Tales
The Liar's Tales K.D. Ritchie
What if you dared to seek everything you ever wanted? Five stories intertwine in a land thick with perilous secrets, hidden magic, and mysteries that shall be unraveled. Some will succeed. Others will fail. But none of them will return to the world they once knew. The Liar’s Tales is a fantasy short-story collection. Read it today!
Murder In Absentia
Murder In Absentia Assaph Mehr
A senator’s son is found dead, in what looks like a cult ritual murder. His father wants to have a resolution, but at the same time to keep it away from the public eye. Enter Felix the Fox: neither a traditional detective nor a competent magician - but something in between.
This is a story of Togas, Daggers and Magic - for lovers of Murder Mysteries, Ancient Rome and Urban Fantasy.
“Mehr creates a vivid cast and an equally vivid setting in which magic just seems to fit in perfectly.”
– Richard Knaak, NYT best-selling author of author of Legends of Huma
"Mehr's imagined world based on ancient Rome feels at once familiar and dreamlike."
– Ruth Downie, author of Medicus Roman mysteries
"Hardcore Historical Fantasy - Felix the Fox is Sherlock Holmes in Ancient Times"
– Jonathan Maas
This is a story of Togas, Daggers and Magic - for lovers of Murder Mysteries, Ancient Rome and Urban Fantasy.
“Mehr creates a vivid cast and an equally vivid setting in which magic just seems to fit in perfectly.”
– Richard Knaak, NYT best-selling author of author of Legends of Huma
"Mehr's imagined world based on ancient Rome feels at once familiar and dreamlike."
– Ruth Downie, author of Medicus Roman mysteries
"Hardcore Historical Fantasy - Felix the Fox is Sherlock Holmes in Ancient Times"
– Jonathan Maas
Harvesting Part 1: A Steampunk Serial Novel w...
Pendomus (The Pendomus Chronicles Book 1) - C...
Pendomus (The Pendomus Chronicles Book 1) - Chapters 1-3 Sample Carissa Andrews
A secret hidden in plain sight. A devastating attack. And a world hanging in the balance.
There are a lot of things I wish I’d known earlier—but three top my “wow, she was naïve” list.
First—there are others on Pendomus.
Second—a prophecy is in motion & I hold the key to the survival of literally everything.
Third—I'm being hunted by a madman who is desperately trying to wipe me from existence.
So yeah, no pressure.
***
If you like Maze Runner, or The Hunger Games, then you’ll love Carissa Andrews’ Pendomus Chronicles.
Download the first three chapters of Pendomus today and dive headlong into this action-packed dystopian series brimming with mystery, magic, and suspense.
There are a lot of things I wish I’d known earlier—but three top my “wow, she was naïve” list.
First—there are others on Pendomus.
Second—a prophecy is in motion & I hold the key to the survival of literally everything.
Third—I'm being hunted by a madman who is desperately trying to wipe me from existence.
So yeah, no pressure.
***
If you like Maze Runner, or The Hunger Games, then you’ll love Carissa Andrews’ Pendomus Chronicles.
Download the first three chapters of Pendomus today and dive headlong into this action-packed dystopian series brimming with mystery, magic, and suspense.
Looks like a very exciting story!
Carissa is an amazing author who keeps you on the edge of your seat and wanting more!!!
great cover
This cover is beautiful! It really draws me in.
Love the new cover! PENDOMUS is an imaginative dystopian sci-fi that keeps you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
Moon-Bright Tides
Moon-Bright Tides RoAnna Sylver
The night sky is very dark without a moon, and there hasn't been one for decades. Without one to govern the oceans, it falls to Riven, reluctant sea-witch, to sail out alone every night across the midnight ocean to cast a spell to call in the tides.
She hates it. Hates the moonless dark, hates the endless deep, and hates the fact that without a witch to sing in the tides, sea and land alike would fall to ruin. Riven faces her worst fear every night for years - until she meets a mermaid. Her new friend is lost, starving, and just as lonely as she is. And now that they've found one another, neither of their nights on the midnight sea will be the same.
She hates it. Hates the moonless dark, hates the endless deep, and hates the fact that without a witch to sing in the tides, sea and land alike would fall to ruin. Riven faces her worst fear every night for years - until she meets a mermaid. Her new friend is lost, starving, and just as lonely as she is. And now that they've found one another, neither of their nights on the midnight sea will be the same.
The cover is great, and the description sounds even better!
Mnemo's Memory and Other Fantastic Tales
Mnemo's Memory and Other Fantastic Tales David Versace
In this world and others, darkness gathers strength
An airship captain, a bereaved inventor and her robot servant seek to bring a madman to justice at the bottom of the world.
An exiled dressmaker bargains with her brother's executioner for her freedom and redemption.
Teenaged internet ghost hunters uncover the dark secrets of their haunted Australian home town.
A war-weary lighthouse keeper and her uninvited guest face the return of an unimaginable evil.
Mnemo's Memory and Other Fantastic Tales is a collection of nineteen short stories of mythic worlds, rattling adventure and dark humour from Australian author David Versace. It features his Aurealis Award-nominated fantasy adventure 'The Lighthouse at Cape Defeat'.
An airship captain, a bereaved inventor and her robot servant seek to bring a madman to justice at the bottom of the world.
An exiled dressmaker bargains with her brother's executioner for her freedom and redemption.
Teenaged internet ghost hunters uncover the dark secrets of their haunted Australian home town.
A war-weary lighthouse keeper and her uninvited guest face the return of an unimaginable evil.
Mnemo's Memory and Other Fantastic Tales is a collection of nineteen short stories of mythic worlds, rattling adventure and dark humour from Australian author David Versace. It features his Aurealis Award-nominated fantasy adventure 'The Lighthouse at Cape Defeat'.
Her Ugly Monster
Her Ugly Monster Kaylee Rymer
Not all heroes wear shining armour.
Weegel has always been different. Green-skinned with the horns of a Billy goat, he is determined to find other worcogs and escape the humans who shun and fear him. Even going as far as to steal from them and darken his soul. But if that’s what it takes to reach his goal and find the one place he belongs.
But then he meets Ivora, a sweet, beautiful girl who changes his heart and makes him see that not all humans are cruel. Some may even be worth dying for.
Only problem: she is hiding a dark secret from him.
Weegel makes it his new mission to find out her secret, one that could surely shake the kingdom to its very core
Weegel has always been different. Green-skinned with the horns of a Billy goat, he is determined to find other worcogs and escape the humans who shun and fear him. Even going as far as to steal from them and darken his soul. But if that’s what it takes to reach his goal and find the one place he belongs.
But then he meets Ivora, a sweet, beautiful girl who changes his heart and makes him see that not all humans are cruel. Some may even be worth dying for.
Only problem: she is hiding a dark secret from him.
Weegel makes it his new mission to find out her secret, one that could surely shake the kingdom to its very core
Hero Forged
Hero Forged Josh Erikson
Gabe thought he had covered all the angles, but it’s tough to plan a contingency for
accidentally trapping an evil god in your brain.
Gabriel Delling might call himself a professional con artist, but when walking superstitions start trying to bite his face off, his charm is shockingly unhelpful. It turns out living nightmares almost never appreciate a good joke. Together with a succubus who insists on constantly saving his life, Gabe desperately tries to survive a new reality that suddenly features demons, legends, and a giant locust named Dale—all of whom pretty much hate his guts.
And when an ancient horror comes hunting for the spirit locked in his head, Gabe finds himself faced with the excruciating choice between death...or becoming some kind of freaking hero.
accidentally trapping an evil god in your brain.
Gabriel Delling might call himself a professional con artist, but when walking superstitions start trying to bite his face off, his charm is shockingly unhelpful. It turns out living nightmares almost never appreciate a good joke. Together with a succubus who insists on constantly saving his life, Gabe desperately tries to survive a new reality that suddenly features demons, legends, and a giant locust named Dale—all of whom pretty much hate his guts.
And when an ancient horror comes hunting for the spirit locked in his head, Gabe finds himself faced with the excruciating choice between death...or becoming some kind of freaking hero.
Spirit of the Spell
Kaneji: A Curious World Unknown
Kaneji: A Curious World Unknown Alexa McGinnis
After being booted by several faculties for constant fights and broken rules, Selene Denk is about to be kicked out of school- again. Keenly aware that Janson High School is her last chance to fit into the typical ebb and flow of teenage life, Selene knows how important it is to make this work.
But when the inevitable existence of school bullies backs her into a corner, it ignites an ancient power within- one that not only contains serious consequences but puts her in mortal danger.
Targeted by a strange group of Gypsies who want her dead and struggling to make sense of the force that is compelling her to lose control of her own body, Selene and her new found friends are thrust into the middle of a war that ordinary mortals don’t even know exist.
But when the inevitable existence of school bullies backs her into a corner, it ignites an ancient power within- one that not only contains serious consequences but puts her in mortal danger.
Targeted by a strange group of Gypsies who want her dead and struggling to make sense of the force that is compelling her to lose control of her own body, Selene and her new found friends are thrust into the middle of a war that ordinary mortals don’t even know exist.
Must Love Ghosts (Coffee and Ghosts Season 1)
Must Love Ghosts (Coffee and Ghosts Season 1) Charity Tahmaseb
Katy and her grandmother have always used coffee to catch ghosts. It pays the bills and keeps them in high-end beans. After her grandmother dies and a rival ghost hunter moves to town, Katy fears things will never be the same.
From a beguiling and charismatic ghost whisperer to her new partner’s ghost swallowing brother and even a (short) stint behind bars, Katy navigates her new reality, uncertain her skills are equal to the tasks at hand. But are these things mere distractions--or do they hide something darker, far more sinister, something that has a long-held vendetta against Katy?
To survive, Katy must uncover an ancient secret. She must brew her very best Kona blend. She will need to rely on unexpected and unpredictable allies.
To survive, she will need to trust what's in her heart.
From a beguiling and charismatic ghost whisperer to her new partner’s ghost swallowing brother and even a (short) stint behind bars, Katy navigates her new reality, uncertain her skills are equal to the tasks at hand. But are these things mere distractions--or do they hide something darker, far more sinister, something that has a long-held vendetta against Katy?
To survive, Katy must uncover an ancient secret. She must brew her very best Kona blend. She will need to rely on unexpected and unpredictable allies.
To survive, she will need to trust what's in her heart.
Remeon - The Search Begins
Remeon - The Search Begins J.W. Garrett
A boy seeking adventure… A world that's dying… A war that may have no winners…
Thomas longs to escape the drudgery of farm life, dreaming of adventure and running away from his demanding parents.
Planet Remeon is on the brink of destruction, fighting a crippling disease that threatens to wipe out their civilization.
Thrust into their world, Thomas is caught in the middle of telepathic mind games between the Day Watchers and the Night Dwellers.
Alliances will be broken. Thoughts will be controlled. Will anyone survive?
Thomas longs to escape the drudgery of farm life, dreaming of adventure and running away from his demanding parents.
Planet Remeon is on the brink of destruction, fighting a crippling disease that threatens to wipe out their civilization.
Thrust into their world, Thomas is caught in the middle of telepathic mind games between the Day Watchers and the Night Dwellers.
Alliances will be broken. Thoughts will be controlled. Will anyone survive?
Shrine of the Desert Mage (Preview)
Shrine of the Desert Mage (Preview) Stephen Goldin
Volume I of the Parsina Saga. In the Arabian Nights world of Parsina, Jafar the storyteller is unjustly accused of a crime and must escape from the dungeons of the Holy City and outwit the world's mightiest wizard. His inadvertent journey begins a globe-spanning quest through a world of djinni and magic carpets to save not only his daughter's life but the fate of the entire world.
Great title!
I'm honored to be able to include Nebula Finalist Stephen Goldin's Scavenger Hunt in my "select few" Group Giveaway. This vintage classic channels Barbarella while dishing out such delightfully diva-esque dialogue as "I'd turn positively green with envy, except then I'd clash with my own gown, so of course I won't" and "I've had three husbands since then... No, don't ask me what their names were, darling, I'm not an almanac..."
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Soul Bound (Preview)
Soul Bound (Preview) AJ Flowers
The gods are dying. Thane has served his goddess for thousands of lifetimes, but even he knows that time is running out. There's only one way to save her, to save all of Dweller kind, and it's a suicide mission.
The host is a boy named Jakob. His ancient soul is one of the rare sources of power still recycling in the world of flesh. Thane has taken so many souls to his goddess, but this one could save them all.
It's only when Thane learns the truth of the gods does he deny them their power. Souls aren't recycled. They're destroyed, and his goddess isn't a deity... she's a monster.
Permanently melded with his human host, Thane meets his soulmate, a woman who captures his heart like his goddess never did. He'll do anything to protect her, and the gods know it.
The host is a boy named Jakob. His ancient soul is one of the rare sources of power still recycling in the world of flesh. Thane has taken so many souls to his goddess, but this one could save them all.
It's only when Thane learns the truth of the gods does he deny them their power. Souls aren't recycled. They're destroyed, and his goddess isn't a deity... she's a monster.
Permanently melded with his human host, Thane meets his soulmate, a woman who captures his heart like his goddess never did. He'll do anything to protect her, and the gods know it.
Lucifer’s Fall is a beautifully written short story that asks power questions and makes me want to pick up the first book of her series to find out what happened next.
love the cover!
You had me with the cover and the title, even before I read the description. I feel like I'm a 'misguided knight' in the wrong time period so I look forward to reading this series.
Love the cover for this one! It instantly caught my attention. Gonna need to download this one for myself! :D
Original and exciting! Love this take on Lucifer.
Captured By The Beast
Captured By The Beast Daniella Wright
I was one of those people who could never sit still. I loved to go outside and do stuff. Living in the beautiful state of New Hampshire really helped. Once spring rolled around, I practically lived in the Amethyst State Park.
But can you blame me? The hiking path was beautiful.
Still, when female hikers started going missing from the path, I should have been a little wary. I should have listened to my best friend, Abby, who told me not to go alone.
Did I listen?
No.
Now, here I am trapped inside a dark cave. I have no idea where I am or what happened to me? Was I about to encounter some of the other women who had gone mission or was I about to face a similar fate.
Maybe this pungent smell has something to do with it…
Whatever it is, I had to get out of this alive.
But can you blame me? The hiking path was beautiful.
Still, when female hikers started going missing from the path, I should have been a little wary. I should have listened to my best friend, Abby, who told me not to go alone.
Did I listen?
No.
Now, here I am trapped inside a dark cave. I have no idea where I am or what happened to me? Was I about to encounter some of the other women who had gone mission or was I about to face a similar fate.
Maybe this pungent smell has something to do with it…
Whatever it is, I had to get out of this alive.
Mowab Rider
Derazeas' Queen
Derazeas' Queen Esther Night
They left a broke family behind to start their own life. Exploring the new house Vieira steps into another world. She awakens a sleeping city and their king. As she goes on an adventure thought the land she discoverers much more about the world then she ever thought. A battle will be fought over her between angles and demons. And Vieira has a choice to make between her family on earth, or the man she love is another world.
Magic After Midnight
Magic After Midnight C. Gockel
Magic is real, and Marcia's life is a fairy tale. Except she's the wicked stepmother, according to her stepdaughter. Undermined by a meddling godmother, Marcia is struggling to raise three teenagers in a world of enchantment and monsters. When she's introduced to a Night Elf who appears half her age, love is the last thing on her mind. Count Darerick Razvano is a Night Elf--please don't call him a vampire! Fighting for the survival of his race, he has no time for matters of the heart. When a charming widow inadvertently threatens the Night Elves' most carefully guarded secret, Darerick must seek Marcia out to save his people. Marcia's devoted to her children. Dare's determined to save his race. They aren't looking for love, but love might find them. Read the first 100 pages free!
C. Gockel's work is always quick witted and fun!
You will enjoy in this book. Interesting twist
Stellar cover and super science fiction read!
A space opera for the ages! The technology described is both believable and yet imaginative. Fun characters and plot development make for a great page-turner!
The Girl Without Magic
The Girl Without Magic Megan O'Russell
Death would have been easier, but the Siren wasn't through with her.
Seventeen-year-old Maggie Trent fell out of a battle and into the Siren's Realm, a land where secrets hide in the shadows and pleasure comes at a price Maggie is unwilling to pay.
The time for the Siren's reckoning has come, sweeping away all she deems unworthy to live in her realm. Those without magic are hunted by the Siren. Those with magic are hunted by the Stricken. Fighting or hiding seem necessary to survive. But there is a different way.
Bertrand Wayland, unaging and unrelenting in his determination for Maggie to accept her fate, slips in and out through the stitches that bind the Siren’s Realm to other worlds, gaining magic and having glorious adventures. When Maggie follows Bertrand out of the Siren’s Realm
Seventeen-year-old Maggie Trent fell out of a battle and into the Siren's Realm, a land where secrets hide in the shadows and pleasure comes at a price Maggie is unwilling to pay.
The time for the Siren's reckoning has come, sweeping away all she deems unworthy to live in her realm. Those without magic are hunted by the Siren. Those with magic are hunted by the Stricken. Fighting or hiding seem necessary to survive. But there is a different way.
Bertrand Wayland, unaging and unrelenting in his determination for Maggie to accept her fate, slips in and out through the stitches that bind the Siren’s Realm to other worlds, gaining magic and having glorious adventures. When Maggie follows Bertrand out of the Siren’s Realm
The next Huge Howey! The world this author has created leaves you spellbound and wondering the fate of Nola, a teenage classmate in a world lived inside a glass. I love the description of details given, and the obvious set up for mind-blowing suspense. I can't wait to read more by this author.
When the Cities Died, I Danced by C. C. Browe...
When the Cities Died, I Danced by C. C. Brower Living Sensical
A couple of days after the cities died, I was there. Dancing.
Whether it was appropriate or not, there was no one around to care.
I had things to celebrate and this was my way.
Because I and my family were still alive. And perhaps it was a wake for those who weren't.
It wasn't a sad occasion, but joyous.
...That was my reason for dancing. I was thankful. Grateful. To be alive. To have my family. To be able to enjoy this earth.
Bonus Stories Included: When Vacation Plans Revise, The Caretaker, Return to Earth
Whether it was appropriate or not, there was no one around to care.
I had things to celebrate and this was my way.
Because I and my family were still alive. And perhaps it was a wake for those who weren't.
It wasn't a sad occasion, but joyous.
...That was my reason for dancing. I was thankful. Grateful. To be alive. To have my family. To be able to enjoy this earth.
Bonus Stories Included: When Vacation Plans Revise, The Caretaker, Return to Earth
I've read alot of postive reviews for this book. Adding now to my TBR.
A great alien world to explore. Imaginative and fun to read.
From the opening pages, the reader gets drawn into a world of intrigue and suspense. The writer continues to hold your attention without fail, don't miss this one, it reads like a binge-worthy show on Netflix!
This has to be a good book. The title alone makes me want to open the book.
Wow! Can't wait to read this!
The Fool's Journey Through The Tarot Pentacle...
The Fool's Journey Through The Tarot Pentacles Noel Eastwood
Have you ever wanted to know more about the relationship between the Fool and the rest of the tarot cards, the four suits, called the Minor Arcana? If the answer is 'YES' then this book will delight and enlighten you.
Following on from his journey through the Major Arcana, Follin (Old French for ‘Fool’) has returned to his childhood home to find it abandoned by his family. He discovers that there is still one remaining occupant, Eve, the lively young woman he met and fell in love with, on his journey through the Major Arcana. They become lovers and try to build a life together, but warring kingdoms and hardship disrupt their plans.
Book 3 of The Fool's Journey series.
Now available - http://www.plutoscave.com/books
Following on from his journey through the Major Arcana, Follin (Old French for ‘Fool’) has returned to his childhood home to find it abandoned by his family. He discovers that there is still one remaining occupant, Eve, the lively young woman he met and fell in love with, on his journey through the Major Arcana. They become lovers and try to build a life together, but warring kingdoms and hardship disrupt their plans.
Book 3 of The Fool's Journey series.
Now available - http://www.plutoscave.com/books
The Flame of Battle PREVIEW!
The Flame of Battle PREVIEW! Melinda R. Cordell
Dyrfinna is a born commander. She bests her peers in dragon riding, sword fighting, and battle strategy. So when the Queen calls the people of Skala to battle to revenge her murdered daughter, Dyrfinna outfits a ship and brings a crew.
Once in the field, Dyrfinna leads her troops to victory in a series of hard-fought battles against overwhelming odds. Yet a commander is raised over her, and because of his clumsy leadership, a great disaster results in the massacre of a quarter of the Queen's army. Then the commander unfairly blames a second disaster on Dyrfinna. The wrong stroke of her sword could undo everything she's ever worked for, earn her the fury of her friends ... and exile to certain death.
But when things are darkest, a flame rises out of the desolation.
Once in the field, Dyrfinna leads her troops to victory in a series of hard-fought battles against overwhelming odds. Yet a commander is raised over her, and because of his clumsy leadership, a great disaster results in the massacre of a quarter of the Queen's army. Then the commander unfairly blames a second disaster on Dyrfinna. The wrong stroke of her sword could undo everything she's ever worked for, earn her the fury of her friends ... and exile to certain death.
But when things are darkest, a flame rises out of the desolation.
As part of an Instafreebie giveaway I'm part of I discovered THIS glorious reference to facial hair. Artists, you need this - it's got some great photographic references for EPIC beards, mustaches, and more
Super-exciting action-adventure story of a young Viking woman in a world where dragons exist.
Sounds intriguing! Love the grandmother angle.
I love the grandmother angle as an assassin. Helen Mirren comes to mind, but this time wielding a sword or a crossbow rather than a gun
Cesar: The Demon Lover's Chronicles - Book 1
Cesar: The Demon Lover's Chronicles - Book 1 Julian M. Coleman
**Contains Adult Content/Graphic Violence**
WINNER of the IAN 2016 OUTSTANDING Paranormal/Supernatural BOOK of the YEAR.
"César could join the ranks of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Stephen King’s Salem’s Lot, Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles, and John Ajvide Lindqvist’s Let the Right One In" ~ Lee Gooden, Foreword Clarion Reviews
**Demons don't love. Or do they?**
Rachel and Angelina are survivors. Their parents were leaders of a religious sect who denounced using dark power. Because of this, they were betrayed and brutally murdered. The sisters and their followers escape to Virginia where they live peacefully. Until César. He's handsome, seductive and insidious. His carnal appetite severs the sisterly bond and turns Angelina into a creature. Is Rachel powerful enough to save her Angel?
WINNER of the IAN 2016 OUTSTANDING Paranormal/Supernatural BOOK of the YEAR.
"César could join the ranks of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Stephen King’s Salem’s Lot, Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles, and John Ajvide Lindqvist’s Let the Right One In" ~ Lee Gooden, Foreword Clarion Reviews
**Demons don't love. Or do they?**
Rachel and Angelina are survivors. Their parents were leaders of a religious sect who denounced using dark power. Because of this, they were betrayed and brutally murdered. The sisters and their followers escape to Virginia where they live peacefully. Until César. He's handsome, seductive and insidious. His carnal appetite severs the sisterly bond and turns Angelina into a creature. Is Rachel powerful enough to save her Angel?
Well, I am already a fan of demons and this one no-one can live without. Wait, did I say live? mwahaha!. We will see about that. Won't we?
Innocence Lost
Innocence Lost Patty Jansen
She wanted to run her father's business. She got a mad prince.
Johanna Brouwer has notions: she wants to take over her father's business. She wants to live in a place where she doesn't have to hide her magic, and she doesn't want to marry, not even the prince.
Her home, the merchant city of Saardam comes under attack by a fire wizard, and she finds that notions will only get you so far in life. She's on the run, her paltry magic will do nothing against the evil unleashed upon the kingdom, and why did she ever worry about getting married?
This is totally your thing if you're into sassy independent women.
Johanna Brouwer has notions: she wants to take over her father's business. She wants to live in a place where she doesn't have to hide her magic, and she doesn't want to marry, not even the prince.
Her home, the merchant city of Saardam comes under attack by a fire wizard, and she finds that notions will only get you so far in life. She's on the run, her paltry magic will do nothing against the evil unleashed upon the kingdom, and why did she ever worry about getting married?
This is totally your thing if you're into sassy independent women.
Great cover and an intriguing premise.
I'm delighted to include Patty Jansen's Ambassador 1: Seeing Red among my "select few." Deftly and swiftly, her beginning shifts into high, machine-gunning intriquing clues vis a vis later reveals. One knows just enough about what's going on to continue reading without scratching one's head, but not enough to make the whole book a fait accompli. Quick immersion in tight, realistic action promises a great read.
No matter what Patty Jansen writes, there is always that underlying personality that makes her books interesting AND there are her sometimes wildly imaginative worlds that forgo the bounds of what we all know and expect. They give us something entertaining and surprising. And she is Australian. If that comment doesn't make sense then you will have to just read her stories to see what I mean. It is meant in a good way.
Incredible work by an author I truly admire!
Very intriguing! This is promising to be very interesting series... Keep it coming, Patty!
The Dragonslayer's Sword
The Dragonslayer's Sword Resa Nelson
Astrid assumed all dragons should be killed – until she met one that changed her mind.
In the medieval Northlands, a dangerous family seeks power.
They slaughter all who get in their way.
Children’s rhymes hint at what’s to come, but no one recognizes the danger at hand.
Astrid doesn’t know she holds the key to this power.
She’s just a blacksmith who makes swords for dragonslayers.
But Astrid has a dark secret …
A dragon once chewed her up and spit her out.
She hides the old scars covering her body through shapeshifting.
But the time for hiding is over.
AUTHOR'S NOTE: This YA Epic Sword & Sorcery Fantasy series is written for adults but appropriate for ages 14 and up. This book is Book 1 in the Dragonslayer series but can also be read as a standalone novel.
In the medieval Northlands, a dangerous family seeks power.
They slaughter all who get in their way.
Children’s rhymes hint at what’s to come, but no one recognizes the danger at hand.
Astrid doesn’t know she holds the key to this power.
She’s just a blacksmith who makes swords for dragonslayers.
But Astrid has a dark secret …
A dragon once chewed her up and spit her out.
She hides the old scars covering her body through shapeshifting.
But the time for hiding is over.
AUTHOR'S NOTE: This YA Epic Sword & Sorcery Fantasy series is written for adults but appropriate for ages 14 and up. This book is Book 1 in the Dragonslayer series but can also be read as a standalone novel.
I loved this story! It drew me in and hooked me. I stayed up late reading it. Astrid’s character while starting out thinking she’s a monster and unsure of her past, comes to love and appreciate herself. In her quest to save the survivors of her village, she learns the truth of her past, and must come to terms with it and make the choice of who she wants to be. She’s strong, courageous, and vulnerable—all the things a good heroine needs to be. I look forward to reading the next story in the series.
Strong characters and great story!
This looks intense! Just the type of read I love diving into!! I'm excited to find out more. :) I love the cover as well. :)
Fantastic cover and intriguing synopsis. Excited to find out more...
This cover catches my eye every time. I can't wait to dive into this book!
Gloam
The Summoner and the Seer - Preview
The Summoner and the Seer - Preview C. Gold
He murdered her family, she sentenced him to eternal torture. Now they have to work together to save the world from the coming darkness.
Radcliff the Destroyer is a ruthless wizard. Finally going too far, he is stripped of his magic, spelled to forget, and locked away in a tower.
Amira's family was murdered by Radcliff so she helped put him away in revenge. But when her vision shows him to be the key to saving the world, she has no choice but to free him.
Chased by enemies who would rather see Radcliff dead and running from an evil that promises to end the world, Amira has to find a way to restore Radcliff's memory and hope he isn't too insane to save them all from the coming darkness. She must also guard her heart because he isn't the same person she once hated.
Radcliff the Destroyer is a ruthless wizard. Finally going too far, he is stripped of his magic, spelled to forget, and locked away in a tower.
Amira's family was murdered by Radcliff so she helped put him away in revenge. But when her vision shows him to be the key to saving the world, she has no choice but to free him.
Chased by enemies who would rather see Radcliff dead and running from an evil that promises to end the world, Amira has to find a way to restore Radcliff's memory and hope he isn't too insane to save them all from the coming darkness. She must also guard her heart because he isn't the same person she once hated.
great cover. If this was an audio book, I'd be listening right now. :)
Forsaken Magic : Witch of the Thorn
Forsaken Magic : Witch of the Thorn Chris Turner
In a world of bandits, rogues, and wizards, a relic hunter struggles to make ends meet.
Foraging in an ancient tomb, he discovers a fabulous gem. Both a blessing and a curse. Ignoring the mysterious taint around the jewel, he keeps it close to his person...to comical, disastrous effect. An unforeseen scandal sends him far from his homeland, raising clubs against the baron’s men, spell-casters, thieves and opportunists. Are the few allies he can muster enough to counter the taint that is now upon him?
Enemies lurk in the shadows, seeking his rare talismans, and such schemers, including the Queen of Zanzuria herself, are willing to go to any extreme to get them!
An adventurous romp through exotic lands filled with eccentric characters and danger.
Foraging in an ancient tomb, he discovers a fabulous gem. Both a blessing and a curse. Ignoring the mysterious taint around the jewel, he keeps it close to his person...to comical, disastrous effect. An unforeseen scandal sends him far from his homeland, raising clubs against the baron’s men, spell-casters, thieves and opportunists. Are the few allies he can muster enough to counter the taint that is now upon him?
Enemies lurk in the shadows, seeking his rare talismans, and such schemers, including the Queen of Zanzuria herself, are willing to go to any extreme to get them!
An adventurous romp through exotic lands filled with eccentric characters and danger.
Writing about martial skills that no longer exist is always a challenge, and Chris Turner pulls it off with his swordplay descriptions. Nice when characters have depth, showing different personalities.
The Boy Who Fell Through The Sky: An Epic Dar...
The Boy Who Fell Through The Sky: An Epic Dark Fantasy Peter North
Have you ever considered jumping through a portal to another world for a lark? Would you do it if you got the chance?
Finn Gibson did, but soon things come to murder him, vile and unknown creatures from beyond his imagination, and they’re not even his real enemy. His only chance of survival is to accept the help of an unreliable magician and a dying race of accursed people, but this Faustian pact will only keep him alive long enough to bring him closer and closer to his fate.
Unfolding in a wild and unexplored world, evoking adventures in Narnia and Middle Earth, this story will take you on a deadly quest, an unputdownable tale full of magic and sorcerers and dark purpose.
Fans of Tolkien and Lewis will love this dazzling new fantasy series.
Finn Gibson did, but soon things come to murder him, vile and unknown creatures from beyond his imagination, and they’re not even his real enemy. His only chance of survival is to accept the help of an unreliable magician and a dying race of accursed people, but this Faustian pact will only keep him alive long enough to bring him closer and closer to his fate.
Unfolding in a wild and unexplored world, evoking adventures in Narnia and Middle Earth, this story will take you on a deadly quest, an unputdownable tale full of magic and sorcerers and dark purpose.
Fans of Tolkien and Lewis will love this dazzling new fantasy series.
Sea Bound: A Saga of the Outer Islands Story
Shatterwing, Dragon Wine Part One
Shatterwing, Dragon Wine Part One Donna Maree Hanson
Deliciously Dark Fantasy
The world of Margra is a desolate wasteland after one of its moons shattered. Factions fight over resources as pieces of the broken moon rain down, bringing chaos, destruction and death.
Dragon wine is a life giving drink imbued with the essence of dragons. It is what keeps people alive. But the prison vineyard where Salinda works to grow grapes is in jeopardy. Not only does the Inspector, the sadistic ruler of the prison vineyard, make her life and the life of others a misery, he wants to rule the world by hoarding all the dragon wine. But Salinda has a secret power, an ancient gift called a’ cadre’, that may one day save the world.
When the Inspector suspects that Salinda has secrets, she may have to die to protect the cadre from falling into his hands…
The world of Margra is a desolate wasteland after one of its moons shattered. Factions fight over resources as pieces of the broken moon rain down, bringing chaos, destruction and death.
Dragon wine is a life giving drink imbued with the essence of dragons. It is what keeps people alive. But the prison vineyard where Salinda works to grow grapes is in jeopardy. Not only does the Inspector, the sadistic ruler of the prison vineyard, make her life and the life of others a misery, he wants to rule the world by hoarding all the dragon wine. But Salinda has a secret power, an ancient gift called a’ cadre’, that may one day save the world.
When the Inspector suspects that Salinda has secrets, she may have to die to protect the cadre from falling into his hands…
A Twisted Past: The Chosen Chronicles Prequel
Owned By The Warriors
Owned By The Warriors Daniella Wright
Just what I need on a sunny Saturday afternoon: being dumped by that snake I thought was my boyfriend and my best friend is too busy with her wedding cake tasting to go out for a drink. I can’t let these circumstances spoil my life, so I head out to the state forest for a hike. Things don’t go as planned, though, when I meet two chiseled specimens at a rest stop. They start acting shifty when I hear a woman scream for help, and the next thing I know, I’m waking up in a cage on some alien planet.
The aliens charge each other on huge, shaggy beasts and beat each other with clubs, and I’m the tournament prize. What’s going to happen to me? I expect the worst when they drag me off to the winner’s castle, but I can’t believe my ears when he suggests his brother share the spoils.
The aliens charge each other on huge, shaggy beasts and beat each other with clubs, and I’m the tournament prize. What’s going to happen to me? I expect the worst when they drag me off to the winner’s castle, but I can’t believe my ears when he suggests his brother share the spoils.
Cardboard Castles
Cardboard Castles K.L. Young
Two worlds. One impossible choice.
When seventeen-year-old Josilyn begins to see the fantastical world of her father's imagination, she can't help but wonder if he's not insane, and that maybe she is...
Living in a crumbling cardboard castle under the bridge and struggling to care for her mentally ill father, Josilyn's life has been anything but regal. But when a former friend discovers Josilyn's secret and leads Child Protective Services directly to her, her father's visions of grand feathered dragons and treacherous dark knights become the least of Josilyn's problems.
Now separated from her father and terrified for his safety, Josilyn sees his imaginary world, forcing her to consider the possibility that someone may be desperate to see her father dead--and who to kill.
When seventeen-year-old Josilyn begins to see the fantastical world of her father's imagination, she can't help but wonder if he's not insane, and that maybe she is...
Living in a crumbling cardboard castle under the bridge and struggling to care for her mentally ill father, Josilyn's life has been anything but regal. But when a former friend discovers Josilyn's secret and leads Child Protective Services directly to her, her father's visions of grand feathered dragons and treacherous dark knights become the least of Josilyn's problems.
Now separated from her father and terrified for his safety, Josilyn sees his imaginary world, forcing her to consider the possibility that someone may be desperate to see her father dead--and who to kill.
Monster
Monster Daniella Wright
Being an intergalactic bounty hunter isn’t as exciting as it seems. Sure, sometimes I find myself rumbling with the worst of them but there are times where I just roam aimlessly waiting for the next outlaw to make his move. It can be so boring.
In search of excitement, I found myself on the rogue planet Ayris. It was colonized predominantly by Zeroths, a race of blue-skinned aliens with pointy ears and a very handsome physique. They were excellent miners and I was about to find out that they were even better lovers…
In search of excitement, I found myself on the rogue planet Ayris. It was colonized predominantly by Zeroths, a race of blue-skinned aliens with pointy ears and a very handsome physique. They were excellent miners and I was about to find out that they were even better lovers…
Angel Hamilton, Humbug and the Unicorn
Angel Hamilton, Humbug and the Unicorn John Pirillo
Angel Hamilton is a private detective who got shot across the universe by Cal Tech, scrambling his atoms, and his brains. When he came back he was a changed man. He could see ghosts, demons, werewolves and vampires. He also became visible to a unique monster that seeks to destroy humanity: the Hellbound.
In this adventure Angel visits Cal Arts, Disney's school, to visit with some old friends and gets wrapped up in a strange Christmas Carol like magic that involves a young woman who looks like Red Riding Hood and rides a unicorn. She wants something from him and it just might be she's a Hellbound out after his flesh!
In this adventure Angel visits Cal Arts, Disney's school, to visit with some old friends and gets wrapped up in a strange Christmas Carol like magic that involves a young woman who looks like Red Riding Hood and rides a unicorn. She wants something from him and it just might be she's a Hellbound out after his flesh!
Rescued by the Woodsman by Aria Adams
Witchmark ~ Daughters of Hecate (Prequel)
Fly
Fly J. Elizabeth Vincent
In the standalone short story and prologue to Raven Thrall, Mariah, a sheltered girl with a dangerous secret, is forced to leave the protection of home for the first time in her life. With her feet barely beyond the doorstep, she must make a choice that will change her life.
Kept Captive
Kept Captive Daniella Wright
Adrianna knew Robert Foster from her youth. They were young lovers, and at one point, she loved him dearly. He got into the bounty hunting business, however, and began down a dark, seedy path that Adrianna knew would destroy her.
She makes a break from him, leaving him when he and his crew are ambushed by a rival gang of bounty hunters, taking one of his space ships and fleeing.
She makes a break from him, leaving him when he and his crew are ambushed by a rival gang of bounty hunters, taking one of his space ships and fleeing.
Legacy
Legacy Michelle E. Lowe
A thief, a lover and a toymaker; drawn together by fate, unlikely champions against a powerful and remorseless enemy. When not fighting each other, they must confront a powerful lord and end his plan to unleash global violence. No problem. But behind the scenes, the immortal trickster is manipulating men like puppets, changing history for his own amusement. And as an ancient plan is set into motion, the trio are faced with events they do not understand and may not survive. Legacy is the first of an epic new series that combines Fantasy and Steampunk in an unforgettable novel set in Victorian England.
Mermaid's Destiny (preview): A Mermaid & Drag...
Mermaid's Destiny (preview): A Mermaid & Dragon Shifter Epic Fantasy (Meragon Book 1) Mira Crest
A mermaid imprisoned next to a huge dragon.
A magical cage even her powers can't break.
Whoever captured them is very powerful, and she doesn't want to be here when he returns.
She must figure something out fast.
Maybe the dragon can help. Or kill her.
But what choice does she have?
A magical cage even her powers can't break.
Whoever captured them is very powerful, and she doesn't want to be here when he returns.
She must figure something out fast.
Maybe the dragon can help. Or kill her.
But what choice does she have?
Fallen to Grace
Fallen to Grace AJ Flowers
2017 eFestival of Words Best Fantasy Finalist!
Azrael's a wingless angel, and if that wasn't bad enough, she's the only one with a functioning conscience. Her bi-color eyes mark her as a moral hybrid, and when she breaks her enslavement to Manor Saffron by making a deal with a demon, she doesn't expect to become Queen. She’ll have to survive her new royal magic, convince a legion of angels she’s worth fighting for, and find the breach in her Faustian deal, or risk a new master with horns.
Azrael's a wingless angel, and if that wasn't bad enough, she's the only one with a functioning conscience. Her bi-color eyes mark her as a moral hybrid, and when she breaks her enslavement to Manor Saffron by making a deal with a demon, she doesn't expect to become Queen. She’ll have to survive her new royal magic, convince a legion of angels she’s worth fighting for, and find the breach in her Faustian deal, or risk a new master with horns.
Lucifer’s Fall is a beautifully written short story that asks power questions and makes me want to pick up the first book of her series to find out what happened next.
love the cover!
You had me with the cover and the title, even before I read the description. I feel like I'm a 'misguided knight' in the wrong time period so I look forward to reading this series.
Love the cover for this one! It instantly caught my attention. Gonna need to download this one for myself! :D
Original and exciting! Love this take on Lucifer.
Night Creatures: Book 1