When John's father dies, he finds a box hidden away in his father's things. Opening it changes John's life forever when he is suddenly initiated to the dying world of magic. Followed by a half-naked tribesman (that only John can see), stalked by powerful mages, and faced with his own failings he still has to find a way to pay his rent and keep his sanity. He would also like to not lose the girl of his dreams in the process. Targeted Age Group:: 16 to adult What Inspired You to Write … [Read more...] about Inherited Magic by Andrew Gordinier
Plane Hell : The Hell’s Plane Amulet by Paul Morabito
The Kingdom's of Auria and Falruff alike, become flooded with an unknown source of demon-breed. The alliance does everything in its power to assemble the greatest warriors from across the lands in hopes of pinpointing the source of these disturbances. Knowing that the powers of evil and the forces of the parallel Planes of Hell are too much for the alliance to handle alone, they take on a new task of acquiring allies. Ordered by the High Counselor of the Kingdom, and led by the Keeper Of The … [Read more...] about Plane Hell : The Hell’s Plane Amulet by Paul Morabito
The Doppler Affect by Shawn Phillips
Shapeshifters Control Our Lives! The frightening power of vampires, werewolves, and lycanthropes has lived within our nightmares for centuries, failing to be reasoned out by the rapid advances in science and technology. The truth is that they are very much a part of our reality. However, they are merely the genetically inferior offspring of a more powerful race, known as doppelgangers, who evolved alongside humankind. These shapeshifters adopted a secretive yet manipulative approach when … [Read more...] about The Doppler Affect by Shawn Phillips
The Way by Mary E Twomey
In a world not divided by race, creed or color, but by blood type, Blue Anders finds herself on the wrong end of fortune’s mercy. Born with a lesser blood type, Blue is raised in The Way, a work camp for A-bloods. Targeted Age Group:: 15-35 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I love interesting characters, and really love writing about the brother/sister dynamic. Blue and Baird go through many hardships together, but they always manage to be both good and bad for each other, no matter … [Read more...] about The Way by Mary E Twomey
The Ghost in the Closet by M. K. Theodoratu
Some say the ability of seeing ghosts is a gift, but after losing her job, Dumdie Swartz says, “Hogwash”. Since she was a child, Dumdie has seen ghosts and has developed several quirks to cover the fact so she wouldn’t need to explain herself or be exploited. When her boss witnesses several of these occasions, he fires her, thinking that she suffers from a mental issue that could be a liability to his business. Without a job and money, Dumdie becomes just another old, homeless woman … [Read more...] about The Ghost in the Closet by M. K. Theodoratu
Wizards’ Secret Service: The Key of Radmar by George A. Kos
Twelve-year-old Nora lives in a world parallel to our own. A world where magic is a part of everyday life. Nora’s life is turned upside down the day she discovers that her father is an agent of the Wizards’ Secret Service and has disappeared during his last mission in New York City. Nora will stop at nothing to rescue him—even if it means traveling to the human world. Nora, along with her best friend Tim, soon find themselves in New York where they unveil secrets beyond their wildest dreams. … [Read more...] about Wizards’ Secret Service: The Key of Radmar by George A. Kos
The Witch Within by Iva Kenaz
16th century, Bohemia After she has been charged with witchcraft, sixteen-year-old Talitha escapes to the abandoned Cursed Lands and seeks the ancient cave of her ancestors. In the deep woods, she starts to remember her ancestral lore of healing and magical symbolism and receives guidance on how to survive from the local spirits. But soon she’s captured by two men, who were sent to take her to the local justice. One is a brute, but the other one is fatally attracted to her. After Talitha … [Read more...] about The Witch Within by Iva Kenaz
Vestige (Book #1) by Deb Hanrahan
In the Midwestern suburb of LaGrange, something is amiss. Over a twenty-four-hour period, all the children under the age of thirteen along with many adults have disappeared without explanation. It doesn’t take long for those left behind to learn that this tragedy is part of a global event. As people panic, civilization begins to crumble. Luckily, the Secretary of Homeland Security, Daniel Grimshaw, has a plan to restore order. But first, every remaining person must be accounted for and tagged … [Read more...] about Vestige (Book #1) by Deb Hanrahan
Scepter (The Last Scribe Prequels Book 2) by R. Lee Walsh
According to actual documents hidden in the Apocrypha, an ancient race of supernatural beings known as Irin roam the Earth. Impervious to aging, illness or mortal injury, they wage a continuous war against those who once threatened the survival of mankind by corrupting the natural order. While ever present, they prefer to remain unseen in order to freely move among us. Those who are seen are easily overlooked and immediately forgotten. Walk down any street in the world and you will pass at least … [Read more...] about Scepter (The Last Scribe Prequels Book 2) by R. Lee Walsh
The Griffin Cryer by Julia Hughes @tinksaid
It's an easy mistake to make - instead of whistling and calling for her dog, fifteen year old Frankie accidentally summons a griffin and his rider from an alternate universe. The Rider is tall, blond and extremely rude. On the other hand, Balkind is the sweetest, most lovable griffin Frankie's ever met, and she's determined to help them find a way back to their own world. In doing so, she becomes aware that she has the power to transform her own family's tragic circumstances: After a freak … [Read more...] about The Griffin Cryer by Julia Hughes @tinksaid
The Necklace of Goddess Athena by Effrosyni Moschoudi
IN ATHENS, THE GODS STILL DWELL AMONG THE MORTALS. Efimios is an ancient Greek and an unsung hero of Athens. He has saved the city countless times by undertaking time-traveling missions as instructed by Goddess Athena herself. Now an elderly man, he sends his son Phevos and his adopted daughter Daphne on a time-traveling quest to modern-day Athens. Mysterious as always, he only advises his children to look out for the signs without offering any explanations. Mystified, yet eager to obey … [Read more...] about The Necklace of Goddess Athena by Effrosyni Moschoudi
Willows of Fate by Suzanna J. Linton
All her life, Desdemona has seen things others haven’t. Dragons, knights, dwarves, kids with three eyes. Heeding her mother’s advice, she keeps silent about this and struggles through life, pretending everything is normal. The break comes when her father's disappearance drives her into a life of sex and alcoholism. Eventually, she struggles free. She begins to build a life for herself and learns how to ignore the "phantoms". At her mother’s death, Desdemona returns to a home haunted with … [Read more...] about Willows of Fate by Suzanna J. Linton
