2015 Reader's Choice Award Nominee An Amazonian tribe that may or may not exist; a dangerous teenage sorceress - and madness - conspire to stop Jake Kendricks from revealing the truth about a mysterious substance that will end world hunger.Reality and illusion collide in this fast-paced thriller in the vein of Lost and Inception. "Exquisitely written with surprising twists, here is a must-read fantasy, science fiction original that won't disappoint." "The writing is frequently gorgeous, and the mystical elements . . . are presented with a subtle and convincing grace."Review**"This is the most unusual novel I have read this year (and I read a lot). A story within which anything is possible and little is as it seems. The author kept me unbalanced and on edge throughout, and I enjoyed the ride." -Big Al's Books and Pals "**An unusual story with compelling metaphysics and rich, beautifully written descriptions**." -Awesome Indies Reviews "The reader will find themselves drawn into this fast-paced story with its beautiful imagery, powerful language, realistic setting and authentic, diverse characters. This is writing at its best." -The Online Book ClubFrom the Inside FlapPraise for Shadowline Drift "Exquisitely written with surprising twists, here is a must-read fantasy, science fiction original that won't disappoint." "The writing is frequently gorgeous, and the mystical elements . . . are presented with a subtle and convincing grace." "This beautiful novel has more plot reversals than Game of Thrones . . . A pure pleasure." Views: 50
Romaine Wilder, big-city medical examiner with a small-town past, has been downsized and evicted. With few other options, she’s forced to return to her hometown of Roble in East Texas, leaving behind the man she’s dating and the life she’s worked hard to build. Suzanne Babet Derbinay, Romaine’s Auntie Zanne and proprietor of the Ball Funeral Home, has long since traded her French Creole upbringing for Big Texas attitude. She’s a member in a number of ladies’ auxiliaries and clubs, including being in charge of the Tri-County Annual Crawfish Boil and Music Festival. Hanging on to the magic of her Louisiana roots, she’s cooked up a love potion or two—if she could only get Romaine to drink it. But her plans are derailed when the Ball Funeral Home, bursting at the seams with dead bodies, has a squatter stiff. Dead Guy is a problem. Auntie Zanne can’t abide by a murderer using her funeral home as the dumping grounds for their crimes, and Romaine doesn’t want her newly elected cousin, Sheriff Pogue Folsom, to fail on his first murder case. Together, Romaine and Auntie Zanne set off to solve it.
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Oberon takes on the reins of leadership as he carves an empire from the new universe created by his father.
Enemies new and old lie in wait, and creating a kingdom for himself and his heirs requires delicate political manoeuvring, a will of iron, and the might of a born warrior.
Power-mad siblings, a madman for a father, assassins and the King of Chaos are just the beginning of his troubles, for he must learn to master them all, if he is...TO RULE IN AMBER. Views: 50
THE GREATEST WESTERN WRITERS OF THE 21ST CENTURY In his powerful bestsellers, William W. Johnstone captures the passion and fury of the untamed west. Now, inspired by one of America's most legendary lawmen, he makes history come alive--with a vengeance... THEY CALLED HIM SIXKILLER He was born in the Going Snake District of the Cherokee Nation--and forged a destiny as bold as his name. John Henry Sixkiller was as fearless as they come. He fought in the 2nd Cherokee Mounted Rifles, his father's regiment during the Civil War. Served with the Longhorse Police in Indian territory upholding the law among five tribes in a time of violence and change. But now, Sixkiller faces his greatest challenge yet. As a U.S. marshal, he must take on the most notorious outlaws the west has ever seen. Horse thieves who kill without conscience. Train robbers who terrorize the railways. And one ruthless enemy whose bloody reign of fear would bring Sixkiller to the... Views: 50
Clementine Daily has struck out so many times in the dating game that she’s had to move on to another species. When the Intergalactic Dating Agency matches her to a Torvian who needs a marriage of convenience to stay on Earth, she’s happy to help—who wouldn’t love a sexy alien as a reward? Except her new husband is scarred by secrets from the past and wants nothing to do with love or romance, and Clem's seduction strategy suddenly needs a whole new game plan. Views: 50
Science Fiction. 6979 words long. First published in IF, November 1966 Views: 50
