Two women are about to expose a terrible secret that will turn their world upside down. For centuries the great river known as the Water Road separated the Altrerians in the north from the Neldathi in the south. When the Neldathi clans united and struck out across the river, the nations of Altreria formed an alliance, the Triumvirate, to drive them back. For more than a hundred years after, the Triumvirate kept the Neldathi barbarians at bay, fighting amongst themselves across the Water … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Vic Selby
About Vic Selby: My interest in history probably began in childhood. I loved books set in past times, such as Treasure Island and Deerslayer. Today my historical reading is more tuned to the likes of Bernard Cornwell, who’s weaving of his characters into true historical events appeals to my style. I have travelled widely, spending two years in Egypt with my parents as a boy and later after leaving school, disappointing my parents by not taking up a life of farming. I wanted to travel and opted … [Read more...]
Buyer’s Guide: The Stronghold by Albrecht Behmel
Targeted Age Group: 15+ Category: Action & Adventure Print book price range: $10-$12 eBook price range: $0.50-$1 About The Stronghold: A compelling reinvention of the William Tell legend blends myth and fact to craft a compelling historical page-turner full of love, honor, adventure, and revenge Altdorf, November 1307 and Gessler would have obedience. He hung his hat on the pole at the center of the square, the newly constructed fortifications looming over the populace. Every … [Read more...]
FEATURED BOOK: The Stronghold by Albrecht Behmel
Genre: Historical Fiction Targeted Age Group: 15+ Steam/Violence Level: (Ranked from 1 to 5, as noted by the author): 2 - More details, mostly behind closed doors, some violence Altdorf, November 1307 and Gessler would have obedience. He hung his hat on the pole at the centre of the square, the newly constructed fortifications looming over the populace. Every citizen was ordered to pass the pole and bow as they did so, proving their allegiance, their serfdom. But one man would not bow, … [Read more...]
Bargain Book: Fight or Flight by Chele Cooke
A single secret might change a war, but a lie can destroy those fighting it. Georgianna Lennox’s biggest fear has become reality: she has been sold as a slave. Caught in the middle of the brewing war between the Adveni oppressors and Belsa rebels, she is recruited to be the rebels’ eyes behind enemy lines. As the Belsa make bolder attacks against the cruel Adveni, Georgianna finds that the lies she is tasked to tell her owner are nothing compared to the secrets she must keep from her … [Read more...]
Bargain Book: Dead and Buryd by Chele Cooke
A single life could liberate an entire race, but the life required may be her own. Georgianna Lennox has spent her life helping others. When a friend is sold into slavery, she must weigh this one life against the harsh consequences of defying the ruthless Adveni oppressors of her people. Putting her trust in a group of rebels, Georgianna becomes caught in a web of lies and cruelty, where the sparks of the revolution may consume them all. Targeted Age Group: 16+ Book Price: 0.99 Link … [Read more...]
Bargain Book: Dead and Buryd by Chele Cooke
This book is bargain priced until 12/08/2014 A single life could liberate an entire race, but the life required may be her own. Georgianna Lennox has spent her life helping others. When a friend is sold into slavery, she must weigh this one life against the harsh consequences of defying the ruthless Adveni oppressors of her people. Putting her trust in a group of rebels, Georgianna becomes caught in a web of lies and cruelty, where the sparks of the revolution may consume them … [Read more...]
Frozen Sparks : A Rhapsodist’s Tale by Debopriyaa Dutta
A collection of verses which describes the feelings of a young woman, who is tossed in the whirlwind of unrequited feelings, loss, rebellion and depression. Despite everything, she feels closer to home when she writes about the man she is in love with, who is blasphemously beautiful to her. Her thought processes develop as the poems advance, and eventually ends with a promise of a new beginning, bittersweet aftertastes and approaching happiness. Targeted Age Group:: 14-29 What Inspired You … [Read more...]
The Mystery of the Indian Carvings by Gloria Repp
This book is bargain priced from 04/10/2014 until 04/16/2014 A teen—young and troubled—is sent to visit relatives on a Canadian island. She loves the island and befriends a great dog, and her hope of happiness begins to rise. But stolen artifacts and her spiteful cousin threaten disaster. . . She can’t help wondering: does God care? Christian mystery fiction for Ages 10 and up Targeted Age Group: Middle Grade Book Price: $.99 Link To Buy Bargain Book … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Martin Baggen @MartinBaggen
Author Bio: The Secret Rebellion is Martin Baggen's debut novel. Martin is passionate about writing, reading, and music. He currently resides in Benton County, Oregon. What inspires you to write? The Secret Rebellion is a result of wanting to share a perspective on a story that has become a thread in the very fabric of our culture. I felt that the accounts we know, that have now become biblical, may have had their roots in events of a much more earthly origin, complete with political … [Read more...]
Excerpt From The Blood Wars-Crystal Secret (Only Human #2) by Maria Bradley @mmhgrty
About your Book: Aecia has enjoyed her freedom as a human for only a few short months when her uncle Kasen goes missing! Fearing the worst, she embarks on yet another dangerous quest with her family and friends, and they are hurtled into a vicious conflict which will become as historic as The Great War, in which the bloodthirsty vamps were the absolute victors. These are the first battles of The Blood Wars, and the secrets they uncover will terrify Aecia's soul, and plunge her into an age of … [Read more...]
A Backpack, a Eurorail Pass and Some Serious Baggage by Jennie Withers @jennie_withers
This book is bargain priced from 11/13/2013 until 08/31/2014 Jen thinks of traveling Europe with fellow Mormon, Jeanne, and a Catholic Eskimo named Bert, as an escape from her conservative upbringing and the pressures of conforming to a religion she does not believe in. But she discovers freedom means more than being worldly, having a guilt free good time and finding the perfect pint of ale. Real freedom for Jen is about telling friends on a night train she was molested by a highly … [Read more...]
