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Poseidon’s Children
Legacy of the Gods
by Michael West
Genre: Urban Fantasy
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And that's just the beginning.
Vacationing artist Larry Neuhaus has just witnessed a gruesome shark attack, a young couple torn apart right before his eyes ... at least, he thinks it was a shark. And when one of these victims turns out to be the only son of Roger Hays, the most powerful man in the country, things go from bad to worse. Now, to stop the carnage,Larry and his new-found friends must work together to unravel a mystery as old as time, and face an enemy as dark as the ocean depths.
The Brotherhood of Dwarves
The Brotherhood of Dwarves Series
by D.A. Adams
Genre: YA Fantasy
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Caught in the middle, Roskin finds himself chased by slave traders and soldiers alike as he discovers that friendship is the best fortune of all. Just when he thinks he has triumphed, an act of betrayal sends him into bondage. His only hope of escape is the faltering courage of a disgraced warrior whose best days are behind him...
Chronicles of Ave, Vol. 1
Chronicles of Ave
by Stephen Zimmer
Genre: Fantasy
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“Into Glory Ride” tells the story of a young Trogen Warrior who is called to go up against insurmountable odds when an Elven raid strikes his homeland. The Trogens have only begun training winged steeds for combat, but time is of the essence and a momentous choice has to be made by the young warrior.
In “A Touch of Serenity” a conscript laborer working on a massive wall constructed under the orders of the Divine Emperor begins to hear ghostly voices asking for help. His response leads him on a journey that will test his courage, wisdom, and compassion.
In “Moonlight’s Grace” a young man goes to help his people when a Midragardan raid strikes Gael. He seeks to prove his worth to the chieftain whose daughter he loves with all his heart.
The novella-length “Winter’s Embrace” follows a warrior-monk into the depths of dangerous woodlands in the heart of winter. There he will find his faith tested in ways he never anticipated, when he must help a forest witch against an enigmatic, immortal being known as the Undying.
“Lion Heart” introduces the heroic Sigananda of the Amazu people, who must confront things that transcend the laws of the physical world when powerful Wizards threaten his homeland.
In “Land of Shadow” a knight who is part of a band of Avanoran mercenaries discovers how perilous the mysterious Shadowlands are when they undertake a journey to locate a site to build a fortress.
A world of wonder beckons to be explored and fantasy enthusiasts are invited along for the journey in these half-dozen stories from the world of Ave!
Also be sure to take further adventures in Ave in the Fires in Eden Series, beginning with Crown of Vengeance, Book One!
Redheart
Leland Dragon Series
by Jackie Gamber
Genre: YA Fantasy
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As the shadow of danger creeps across Leland Province, a young dragon named Kallon Redheart, who has turned his back on dragons and humans alike, comes into an unexpected friendship. Riza Diantus is a young woman whose dreams can no longer be contained by the narrow confines of her village, and when she finds herself in peril, Kallon is the only one with the power to save her.
Yet to do so means he must confront his past, and embrace a future he stopped believing in. A tale of friendship, courage, and ultimate destiny, Redheart invites readers to a wondrous journey through the Leland Dragon Series.
Overkill
A Gorias La Gaul Novel
by Steven Shrewsbury
Genre: Sword and Sorcery
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A great flood once wiped clean the earth, destroying everything upon it. Before the deluge, in a time now forgotten, the world was a place of warriors and witches, conflicts between kingdoms, and, until their extermination, dragons. In this world, men may live centuries, fallen angels have begotten terrifying spawn, and sometimes, the best hope can be found in a brothel.
In the land of Transalpina, a new religion spreads, and important men are dying mysteriously, slain by what can only be the fire of dragon breath.
Summoned by the Queen Garnet, the legendary warrior Gorias La Gaul returns to the place where he once saved the queen's young granddaughter from treachery and enslavement. The Princess Nykia is gone, and soon others may try to claim the throne. The queen has little choice but to turn to the only man who ever told her no.
With the aid of one of the queen's elite guard, the battle maiden Alena, and the young palace servant Orsen, the old mercenary will face pirates and traitors, monsters and foul magic in the quest to find the missing heir and learn the truth behind the disconcerting murders. Deliverance will come for Gorias La Gaul, but for now there are women to love, secrets to discover, and killing that needs doing.
Angelkiller
The Angelkiller Triad
by H. David Blalock
Genre: Urban Fantasy
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In the ancient war between the Angels of Light and Darkness, the Dark won. Now it is the job of an undercover force simply known as The Army to rectify that. Using every tool available, The Army has worked to liberate our world from The Enemy for thousands of years, slowly and painfully lifting Mankind out of the dark. On the front of the great Conflict are the Angelkillers, veterans of the fight with centuries of experience.
Jonah Mason is an Angelkiller, and his cell is targeted as part of plot to unseat a very powerful Minion of The Enemy. Mason and his troop are drawn into a battle that stretches from real-time to virtual reality and back. The Conflict is about to expand into cyberspace, and if Mason is unable to stop it, The Enemy will have gained dominion over yet another realm.
The God Killers
The God Killers Legacy
by John F. Allen
Genre: Urban Fantasy
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He uses the memory of her father to guilt her into working for him. Ivory eventually gives in to his request, and in return, he presents her with her father's journal, which was written in an unbreakable code. Bishop believes that she is the only one capable of breaking the code and unlocking the plans of the vampire hierarchy.
But when the city's top vampire is a sexy incubus with an attraction for her and she's assigned a hot new lycan enforcer to protect her, she finds herself caught between two sets of rock hard abs.
To regain her autonomy, clear her name, unlock the secrets of her past, and protect the lives of those closest to her, Ivory must play along with the forces trying to manipulate her. Ivory's life is rapidly spiraling out of control and headed for an explosive conclusion which she just might not survive.
The Boxcar Baby
The Steel Roots Series
by J.L. Mulvihill
Genre: YA Steampunk
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Aided only by a motley gang of friends, AB'Gale train hops her way across the United States in a desperate attempt to find her papa and put her life and family back the way it was. Her only guide is a map given to her by a mysterious hobo, with hand written clues she found hidden in her papa's spyglass.
Here is the Great American Adventure in an alternate steampunk dystopian world, where fifteen-year-old AB'Gale Steel learns that nothing is as it seems, but instead is shrouded in secrets and mysteries ... and that monsters come in all shapes and forms. The Boxcar Baby is the first book of the Steel Roots series.
Four ‘til Late
The Road Ghosts Trilogy
by Eric Garrison
Genre: Paranormal Fantasy
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Can they get there in one piece, or will they be stopped and rest in peace? The bags are packed, the engine's running. Turn up the radio and get moving because the road ghosts are waiting, and it's Four 'Til Late. Four 'Til Late is the first book of the Road Ghosts Trilogy.
Haunting Obsession
A Rebecca Burton Novella
by R.J. Sullivan
Genre: Paranormal Fantasy
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Daryl Beasley collects all things Maxine Marie, whose famous curves and fast lifestyle made her a Hollywood icon for decades after her tragic death. Daryl’s girlfriend, Loretta Stevens, knew about his geeky lifestyle when they started dating, but she loves him, quirks and all. Then one day Daryl chooses to buy a particularly tacky piece of memorabilia instead of Loretta’s birthday present.
Daryl ends up in the doghouse, not only with Loretta, but with Maxine Marie herself. The legendary blonde returns from the dead to give Daryl a piece of her mind—and a haunting obsession he’ll never forget! Haunting Obsession is a Rebecca Burton Novella. Readers who enjoy this tale may also enjoy R.J. Sullivan's Rebecca Burton short story series from Seventh Star Press that began with Backstage Pass.
The Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy
by Editor Michael Knost
Genre: Non-Fiction: Writing Skills
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And that's one of the strengths of this book. The reader is afforded the luxury of discovering various approaches and then is allowed to choose what works best for him or her. Featuring essays and interviews with:
- Neil Gaiman
- Orson Scott Card
- Ursula K. Le Guin
- Alan Dean Foster
- James Gunn
- Tim Powers
- Harry Turtledove
- Larry Niven
- Joe Haldeman
- Kevin J. Anderson
- Elizabeth Bear
- Jay Lake
- Nancy Kress
- George Zebrowski
- Pamela Sargent
- Mike Resnick
- Ellen Datlow
- James Patrick Kelly
- Jo Fletcher
- Stanley Schmidt
- Gordon Van Gelder
- Lou Anders
- Peter Crowther
- Ann VanderMeer
- John Joseph Adams
- Nick Mamatas
- Lucy A. Snyder
- Alethea Kontis
- Nisi Shawl
- Jude-Marie Green
- Nayad A.
- Monroe G.
- Cameron Fuller
- Jackie Gamber
- Amanda DeBord
- Max Miller
- Jason Sizemore
This edition also includes several full page illustrations from award-winning artists Matthew Perry and Bonnie Wasson.
The Wide Game
A Harmony Indiana Novel
by Michael West
Genre: Horror
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It was ten years ago that Paul and his friends watched their day of fun become a race for their lives, a fight for their very souls. Now, as he meets the survivors of that day once more, Paul makes a chilling discovery: the incomprehensible forces that toyed with them have yet to finish playing their own game.
The Wide Game is one of the Harmony, Indiana horror novels from Michael West, which also include Cinema of Shadows and Spook House.
Vampires Don’t Sparkle!
by Editor Michael West
Genre: Horror
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Would you...go back to high school?
Attend the same classes year after year, going through the pomp and circumstance of one graduation after another, until you found the perfect date to take to prom? Would you...spend your days moping and brooding, finding your only joy in a game of baseball on a stormy day? Or would you...do something else? Anything else?
The authors of this collection have a few ideas; some fanciful, some humorous, and some as dark as an endless night. Join us, and discover what it truly means to be "vampyre."
- Edited by Michael West
- Foreword by Michael West
- "A New Life" by J. F. Gonzalez
- "What Once was Flesh" by Tim Waggoner
- "The Darkton Circus Mystery" by Elizabeth Massie
- "Robot Vampire" by R. J. Sullivan
- "Beneath a Templar Cross" by Gord Rollo
- "The Weapon of Memory" by Kyle S. Johnson
- "The Excavation" by Stephen Zimmer
- "Skraeling" by Joel A. Sutherland
- "Dreams of Winter" by Bob Freeman
- "Dracula's Winkee: Bloodsucker Blues" by Gregory L. Hall
- "I Fuck Your Sunshine" by Lucy A. Snyder
- "A Soldier's Story" by Maurice Broaddus
- "Rattenkönig " by Douglas F. Warrick
- "Vampire Nation" by Jerry Gordon
- "Curtain Call" by Gary A. Braunbeck
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to cancer research institutions to fight the real horrors of Cancer
Hellscapes, Volume 1
Hellscapes
by Stephen Zimmer
Genre: Horror
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In “Blood Dreams” follow the tale of a woman who knew great political authority and influence in life, as she discovers the reward awaiting her in the next world.
“The Grove” welcomes a new arrival, a wealthy man who is looking forward to a weekend of indulging in lust and libation, as he has for many years in this secluded convocation for the elite. Something is different this time, though, and he soon finds that his visit will be taking a very different turn.
In “The Smallest Fish”, the story is told of a ruthless business mogul who finds himself in an abandoned, ruined version of the city he knew well, in life. This city won’t be remaining vacant for long.
“Drowning in Tears” tells the story of a young man’s unhealthy obsession for a suicidal girlfriend that leads him on a path of severe transformation.
The final tale of Volume 1, “Lords of War”, follows the story of a man who wielded military power on a worldwide scale as a Secretary of Defense, who now learns the deeper nature of war and what kinds of monstrosities it breeds.
Hellscapes, Volume 1 is the first release in an exciting new themed horror collection from Stephen Zimmer, the author of the Rising Dawn Saga and Fires in Eden Series
Southern Haunts: Spirits That Walk Among Us
Southern Haunts
by Editors Alexander S. Brown and J.L. Mulvihill
Genre: Paranormal/Ghost Stories
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Become acquainted with the aftermath of an eclipse that awakens the dead in a Memphis cemetery, see what horrors dwell in the woods at Hell’s Gate, learn the dark secrets of Sidney’s Cotton, and dare to travel down Ghost Road. These and many other tales are sure to keep you awake as you are introduced to what makes the South and South West so unique…. History and GHOSTS!!!!! So, sit back, dim the lights and prepare yourself to face the spirits that walk among us.
