The past is your lesson. The present is your gift. The future is your motivation.From USA Today bestselling author, W.J. May brings you a spin off from the Chronicles of Kerrigan. This is a stand alone series, or can be read with the Chronicles of Kerrigan series.With the crack of a gun, everything can change.What do you see in that moment? Does your life flash before your eyes? Was it a good one? Are there things you regret? Things you’d change?After being saved by the most unlikely of allies, Gabriel Alden finds himself at a crossroads, staring down two divergent paths. While his enemies are still out there, closing in at every side, an unexpected encounter gives him hope. In a race against time, he must decide what to do with his second chance. Will he spend it chasing down the demons of his past? Or turning his sights towards a brighter future? When the darkness closes in, will he even have a choice?There is a time... Views: 57
Darkness comes as a new power rises in Angrääl. The Dark Knight has betrayed the Gods and stolen The Sword of Truth, trapping them in heaven. With the power of the Sword he can reshape the world and bring death to all who oppose him. Only one thing stands between the darkness and the light. Gewey Stedding. Only he has the power to stand against the oncoming storm. Only he can mend the world. But only if he can discover his power.... Views: 57
Love heals all wounds through blood and sacrifice. King Ryan of Yorath, nicknamed the Flame Thrower for his magical abilities by being able to manipulate fire, finds a beaten woman on his lands, raising questions to her identity. Through her healing, he learns that this woman, Princess Tillian of Folkyn, a neighboring realm ruled by the tyrannical King Irfan, has been abducted and discarded in King Ryans land. He struggles with an immediate attraction for he has vowed he will never marry and is overwhelmed with a need to protect he. Driven with this new passion, he embarks on a dangerous journey that will without a doubt start a war with Folkyn. Views: 57
Issue six of Volume nine of the Review of Australian Fiction. This, Issue contains new short fiction by Alison Croggon and Leah Swann. Views: 57
The king's anger and jealousy at Susan's success in running the kingdom caused her to flee. She hides her trail and makes for the hills, where she will study healing lore, banned by the church. This choice brings her to the notice of the Ancient Gods, who recruit her as a Shelagh na Gig, an ancient guardian of the goddess. Here she learns ancient lore, the Right Hand Path.
The king marches north to face the invader, and realises he faces a numerically superior foe, while his own army is riven with incompetent gentry and treacherous Churchmen, who do not want the king in power. His own professional regiments are upset at Susan's disappearance, as is the Archbishop.
His daughter is growing in competence, and demanding her own squad, while noblemen are pushing for advancement. He faces an uncomfortable and unpopular decision, but is helped by the arrival of a new type of cavalry from the south - lancers. Hard drinking, hard fighting womanisers. And the general sent his daughter, the princess, off to be their liaison...
Immersing himself in battle, seeking to forget his love, Susan, the king finds his time is past. Betrayal is in the air, but the new style of warfare will take time to appreciate. The princess needs no time, and finds you don't need to go to war to win at politics.
Historical fantasy, with a wealth of accuracy in the detail of crops and a 20,000 year old religion brought to life. Gritty, realistic, from a violent time. Figures from history may be woven into the story.
Strong langage and some scenes of an adult nature mean this book is recommended for an adult audience. Views: 57
Fifteen stories and essays from a modern master of Heinleinian science fiction In Rude Astronauts, Allen Steele presents some of his finest stories—including the Diamondback Jack Trilogy and his first published story, “Live from the Mars Hotel”—along with excerpts of the nonfiction science writing with which he made his name. In Steele’s universe, the stars are cold, space is big, and it’s the normal people who make things interesting. Views: 57
