by admin | Feb 19, 2025 | Fantasy |
A land separated by a mighty mountain range.A realm divided by fear and doubt.A people that must unite to fight an ancient evil, long believed vanquished…Toryn of Midwyche has never felt at home in Harlyn, but the toil of working in the fields is made bearable by stories of the mysterious realms beyond his reach. When rumors of the mythical creatures of old begin to rise anew, the villages are ordered to send their young men south to protect the border. On discovering a terrible secret in his bloodline, Toryn is forced to flee before the truth hands him a death sentence.Far to the north, Elodi, the new leader of Harlyn, is struggling to keep the fierce clans of Nordruuk at bay. But her plea for help fails to move the all-powerful Archon, who insists his armies stand ready for an imminent attack by the old enemy in the Lost Realms.Journeying north in search of refuge, Toryn stumbles upon the aftermath of an unspeakable deed, leading him to abandon his quest. And as Elodi confronts a new horror at the gates of her city, she fears her people now face an ancient enemy, long thought exiled from mortal lands…[NOTE – this series is complete]’I find it rare for books published today to have that feel of classic epic fantasy, but the author R.E. Palmer perfectly captures the atmosphere of the fantasy stories of old.’ The Lit Review – Jeremy Fee’Thank you for creating this amazing new world. My first fantasy novel was The Hobbit by Tolkien at the age of 12, and now at the age of 60, I now have the privilege of reading your epic story.’ – Aussie Reader’An epic tale of good versus evil. A story that spurs the imagination and keeps one reading far into the night.’Amazon Review’The land, lore, and magic ushered me into a rich, wondrous new world I didn’t want to leave. All in all, a truly epic read.’ The Wood Between the Worlds.’A wonderful start to this Epic Fantasy series. I read it cover to cover in one sitting and I could not put it down.’ The Book Addicts ReviewDOWNLOAD TODAY and lose yourself in this epic tale!
by admin | Feb 19, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
A struggling Scottish scientist holds a potential unicorn skull in his hands. If he proves it’s authentic, his career will be made. If he dies trying, he won’t be the first.
Gillan McArdle’s academic career is ending because of one stupid lapse of judgement. But he’s the most talented young archaeologist in Scotland, and a Dundee-based media outfit can use his skills. Offered a short-term contract, he lands on the Hebridean island of Harris to investigate obscure animal bones. Quickly dismissing the unicorn skull as a thinly disguised fake, he can’t deny there’s something unusual about these bones. Baited by rumours of a majestic tusked horse roaming the uplands, Gill begins to suspect someone is manipulating him. As he gradually unravels the mystery of the skull, he grasps one disturbing conclusion. If this creature does exist, the evidence suggests it’s a killer.
“Loved it!” – Amazon reviewer. “Scottish Highlands and Islands which I adore, myth, mystery, strange happenings, and crime thriller all mixed together.”
“Mythical and Mystical” – Amazon reviewer. “Absolutely thrilling and so different to anything I’ve ever read before. So well written you end up believing every word.”
“What happens when the cold logic of science collides with myth?” – Amazon reviewer. “Therein lies the tail, and Cockburn is a master of his craft. A convoluted path where curiosity can lead to deadly consequences, the bones are the key..”
by admin | Feb 19, 2025 | Biography & Memoir |
The beloved memoirist recounts the unexpected charms and trials of family life on an island in the Puget Sound in this delightfully witty memoir.
Betty MacDonald first regaled readers with tales of her floundering chicken farm in her 1945 memoir,
The Egg and I
. As she continued to share her “painfully, barkingly funny” stories of divorce, motherhood, tuberculosis, and other light subjects, MacDonald established herself as one of the great chroniclers of 20th century life in the Pacific Northwest (
The Guardian
, UK).In
Onions in the Stew
, MacDonald’s fourth and final memoir, she recounts the twelve years she and her family spent on the rough-and-tumble shores of Vashon Island in the Puget Sound, just a ferry ride away from Seattle. Writing in her signature style—“the tongue is still sharp for a ludicrous situation, a personality quirk and a self-turned jibe”—she tells of making a home despite terrible winters, perilous commutes to the mainland, less-than-loveable neighbors, and two daughters undergoing—yet somehow ultimately surviving—adolescence (
Kirkus
, starred review).
by admin | Feb 19, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
Starting over has never been more dangerous…
Charlotte Dean loves her new job at the bookshop in the small mountain town of Kingfisher Falls. One day she will buy the bookstore when owner Rosie retires, but for now she’s content to learn the ropes and forget her troubled past. Even the snobby book club ladies can’t dampen her spirits.But when a strange series of crimes casts suspicion on all the wrong people – including Charlotte – she can’t stand back and watch. With Rosie delighted to be part of the sleuthing, Charlotte begins an investigation into the thefts, corruption, and a vendetta against a local family.With the community divided and criminals on the loose, the annual Christmas Eve street party is about to change lives forever, and Charlotte is the only one who can prevent a disaster.
So much for keeping her head down!
Book One in the completed series of five. Small town bookshop mysteries set in rural Australia complete with the occasional kangaroo.
by admin | Feb 19, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
An addictively cozy and gripping murder mystery introducing a brand-new amateur sleuth and lovable heroine to the crime scene…
Welcome to The Secret Bookcase, a quirky bookstore in a grand, converted manor house, where the selection of crime fiction is dangerously good. The store has been bookseller and events manager Annie Murray’s sanctuary ever since her dreams of starting a detective agency with her best friend died, literally, when Scarlet was murdered.
Annie has never stopped trying to solve the mystery of her friend’s death, but her quiet life in leafy Redwood Grove, with its warm community of likeminded local business-owners and book-lovers, has provided the solace she needed. Until now.
When a body is discovered in the bookstore during the town’s inaugural Mystery Fest, Anne finds herself catapulted to the centre of a real-life whodunit. Dusting off her criminology degree, Annie is determined to put her sleuthing skills to good use and catch the killer – before it’s too late.
Full of lovable, quirky characters and small-town charm, The Body in the Bookstore serves up an irresistible blend of intrigue for fans of cozy crime, including Lauren Elliott, Merryn Allingham and M.C. Beaton.
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