In 1551 pirates abducted the population of an entire island in the Mediterranean. Those poor folk from Gozo were taken on a fleet of galleys to be sold into slavery, harems and worse in Tripoli and Constantinople. Those 5,000 spirits need revenge and I've given them that in Xaghra's Revenge. Two modern lovers discover that one of them is descended from the pirates and one from the abductees, but which one? Love, lust, angst and even humour drive the characters to an intriguing end. Targeted … [Read more...]
The Enchanted Swans by Christy Nicholas
The Enchanted Swans by Christy Nicholas How does one choose between love and duty? Based on an ancient Irish fairy tale, The Children of Lir. Fionnuala is the eldest of four, and the only girl. She knows her duty well, and must take care of her siblings, a promise she made to her dying mother. But when her father marries their dead mother's sister, jealousy and sorcery take over their home in ancient Ireland. … [Read more...]
Tom’s Inheritance by TJ Green
Tom's Inheritance by TJ Green When Tom accidentally crosses to the Otherworld in search of his missing grandfather, he meets the mysterious woman who has been appearing in his dreams - Vivian, the Lady of the Lake. She tells him he must travel to Avalon and wake King Arthur from his enchanted sleep. Something dark is stalking the old forest and Vivian needs Arthur's help. The journey is filled with danger, magic, powerful allies, and an ancient enemy. Tom's life may never be the same … [Read more...]
The Midnight Sea by Kat Ross
The Midnight Sea by Kat Ross They are the light against the darkness. The steel against the necromancy of the Druj. And they use demons to hunt demons…. Nazafareen lives for revenge. A girl of the isolated Four-Legs Clan, all she knows about the King's elite Water Dogs is that they leash wicked creatures called daevas to protect the empire from the Undead. But when scouts arrive to recruit young people with the gift, she leaps at the chance to join their ranks. To hunt the monsters that … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Catherine Stine
About Catherine Stine: I am a USA Today bestselling author, whose novels span the range from futuristic to supernatural to contemporary. My futuristic thriller Fireseed series includes Fireseed One, Ruby’s Fire and the sequel novella Blue House Magic. Dorianna, my twist on the Oscar Wilde classic won Best Horror Book in the Kindle Hub Awards. Other books include Heart in a Box and Witch of the Cards, a supernatural historical thriller set in 1932 on the Jersey shore. I suspect my love of … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Valerie Douglas
About Valerie Douglas: My novels reflect my eclectic tastes, I'm a fan of almost every genre I write high, heroic, classic and historical fantasy, political thrillers and romance. All of my novels reflect the entire human experience, with deep friendships, romance that reflects all the facets - the love and the passion - and villains you can understand yet still hate what they do. As V.J. Devereaux, I also write erotic contemporary and paranormal romance. Happily married to the best husband … [Read more...]
Permafree eBook: Rise of the Storm by Christina Ochs
When a renegade priest prophesies an imminent apocalypse, a conflict is sparked which will tip a continent into war. Prince Kendryk is young, handsome and popular, his kingdom prosperous and peaceful. But in the face of the prophesied apocalypse, he must choose between conscience and power. If he chooses the side of faith, he must defy the ruthless Empress Teodora, ruler of a vast empire, imperiling kingdom and family— but if he chooses the side of power, he risks plunging his world into a … [Read more...]
Featured PermaFree eBook: The Fortuitous Meeting by Christopher Kastensmidt
About the Book Welcome to a world of muskets and magic. The Dutchman Gerard van Oost and Yoruban Oludara are destined to become two of the greatest heroes in Brazilian history, but first, this unlikely pair must meet far from their homelands, in the central plaza of Salvador, capital of the fledgling colony. Oludara, a slave, and Gerard, an outcast, must each outwit a legendary foe to overcome their pasts and forge a new future together. "The Fortuitous Meeting" was a finalist for the … [Read more...]
Rajveer the Vampire by Barbara G.Tarn
A “sun clan” warrior can never become a true child of darkness. Turned into a bloodsucker by an ancient Celtic vampire, Rajveer, a proud Rajput warrior of a Suryavanshi clan in 14th century India, becomes almost invulnerable. Immortal, he loses his family to war and time and travels through northern India, seeing history unfold. Threatened by both human wars and evil vampires, can he remain true to his sworn vow not to take human lives? A vampire’s journey through centuries. In this novel, … [Read more...]
Song of the Oceanides by JG Zymbalist
Song of the Oceanides is a quirky but poignant coming-of-age tale about children, Martians, artists, and sea nymphs. The first thread concerns a Martian girl, Emmylou, stranded on the coast of Maine where she is relentlessly pursued by the Pinkerton Detective Agency's Extraterrestrial-Enigma Service. A second thread deals with her favorite Earthling comic-book artist, Giacomo Venable, and all his misadventures. The third narrative thread focuses on Rory, a young lad who also loves Giacomo's … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – JG Zymbalist
About JG Zymbalist: I began writing Song of the Oceanides as a child when my family summered in Castine, Maine where we rented out Robert Lowell’s house. I returned to the piece while working for the Martha’s Vineyard Historical Society, May-September, 2005. I completed the full draft in Ellsworth, Maine later that year. What inspires you to write? Going all the way back to my childhood summers in Maine, it has always been school bullying which has inspired my writing. To this day, it … [Read more...]
The Wolf Queen by Kelley Heckart
A new twist on Beauty and the Beast and the Greek myth of Lycaon the werewolf. A Bronze Age fantasy, adventure, and romance set in Arcadia, the wild forests of the goddess Artemis… Game of Thrones meets The Iliad… A tormented wolf man… A mysterious girl with a terrible secret… Alara, a princess from a foreign land, is forced to wed the sorcerer-king Aramon, a power-hungry warlord, who discovers her dark secret and wants to use her to create an invincible army. When she meets Lycaon, she must … [Read more...]
