by admin | Dec 2, 2025 | Dystopian & Apocalyptic |
Oceantopia is a dystopian novel set in a post-human Earth, where the oceans have become the center of intelligent life. Aquatic species, inheriting the remnants of human knowledge, form a fragile society driven by competing ideologies, cultural clashes, and evolving technologies.
At its core, this dystopian fiction for adults examines a world where octopuses, revered for their intellect and knowledge of human artifacts, clash with crabs and other creatures over control of resources and societal norms. The discovery of a seemingly unlimited coin reserve sparks a fierce conflict over power and economic control. Leaders like Crabiscus, a cunning and ruthless crab, exploit this discovery to consolidate influence, while Motley, a determined visionary, attempts to steer the fractured society toward unity and sustainability.
As tensions mount, old alliances break, and the societal framework begins to buckle under the weight of greed and distrust. The creatures of Oceantopia face existential questions about survival, progress, and the lessons of history. With its themes of power, morality, and resilience, this compelling dystopian saga offers a stark reflection of human struggles, transposed into an intricate underwater world.
This is a tale of survival and transformation in a dystopian future, where the future of a society hangs by a thread, and the cost of progress may prove too great.
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by admin | Dec 2, 2025 | Science Fiction |
It was many years ago that humans came and settled the world of Newholme-cruelly bending the planet to their will; setting down roots and raising up cities and farms and a grand temple to their goddess.But now the ground itself is shaking with ever-increasing violence. And the Great Questioner, official arbiter of the Council of Worlds, has come to this isolated orb to investigate rumors of a terrible secret that lies buried deep within Newholme’s past–a past that is not dead, not completely. And it will fall to Mouche, a beautiful youth of uncommon cleverness and spirit, to save his imperiled home by dicovering and embracing that which makes him unique among humans. For every living thing on newholme is doomed, unless Mouche can appease something dark and terrible that is coiled within…and surrender to the mysterious ecstatic revelry taht results when the six moons join.
by admin | Dec 2, 2025 | Horror & Paranormal |
Winner Best Debut Novel, Indie Horror Book Awards
Inquisitr’s Best Horror Books of 2018
12 of the Best Scary Audiobooks of 2018, Insider
New York audiobook narrator Peter Larson and his wife Hannah head to his hometown of Maple City to help Peter’s ailing father and to put a recent tragedy behind them. Though the small, Midwestern town seems the idyllic place to start afresh, Peter and Hannah will soon learn that evil currents flow beneath its surface.
They move into an old farmhouse on the outskirts of town—a house purchased by Peter’s father at auction and kept secret until now—and start to settle into their new life.
But as Peter sets up his recording studio in a small basement room, disturbing things begin to occur—mysterious voices haunt audio tracks, malevolent shadows creep about the house. And when an insidious presence emerges from the woodwork, Peter must face old demons in order to save his family and himself.
“The Nightmare Room is one creepy little gem! I highly recommend this fantastic 5 star read!”
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“Holy hell it’s been awhile since I whipped through a book so fast. And not because I was eager to be done with it but because it was just so good.”
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“The author has a knack for cliffhangers that make you want to start reading the next chapter immediately.”
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by admin | Dec 1, 2025 | Womens Fiction |
You can only run so far before you have to stand and fight.
Secretive and mysterious, Isabella Rialto arrives in Pelican Pointe with little fanfare. All she wants is to find solace, shelter, and live a quiet life in Sea Glass Cottage. What she gets instead is Thane Delacourt, an ex-NFL jock who’s come back home to raise his little boy.
From their first meeting, sparks fly. The last thing Isabella needs is a bunch of messy complications. And Thane’s leery of making one more relationship mistake. Plus, he has Jonah to think about. But that’s nothing compared to Isabella’s past, a past that may come back to haunt her. Knowing they deserve better as a couple, Isabella is determined to put an end to the fear. But will their love be strong enough to ensure a future together? Or will the trust they’ve built crumble around them at the first sign of trouble?
Seventh in the award-winning Pelican Pointe Series
by admin | Dec 1, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
STAND-ALONE MURDER MYSTERY, #16 IN THE SERIES. MEET MAVERICK BRITISH DETECTIVE DI SKELGILL… “MAD, BAD AND JUST A LITTLE BIT COZY.”
NOBODY SAW HER. NOBODY CAN FIND HER. When 37-year-old Lisa Jackson sets out for work one Friday morning she is in high spirits. Things are going well with her new boyfriend. But when she does not reach her desk, or answer her mobile phone, her colleagues and family raise the alarm.
Suspicion immediately falls on co-worker Ray Piper. A married man, he and Lisa have recently ended an affair. But steely-eyed Piper denies any knowledge of Lisa’s disappearance.Yet as the police begin to piece together her last movements – and match them to those of her ex-lover – a narrative emerges that leads to only one possible conclusion.
With Skelgill and DS Leyton otherwise engaged, it falls to DS Emma Jones to head the investigation – a chance for the bright young detective to shine. But soon she finds herself engaged in a deadly battle of wits with a cold and calculating adversary.Will she hold her nerve? Will she succeed alone? And what will happen if she does not find Lisa – for no body undermines her case.
As the trial date nears, hopes begin to fade – Lisa is gone without trace. And a scheming killer may walk free.
BRUCE BECKHAM is an award-winning author and copywriter. A resident of Great Britain, he has travelled and worked in over 60 countries. He is published in both fiction and non-fiction, and is a member of the UK Society of Authors.
His series ‘Inspector Skelgill Investigates’ features the recalcitrant Cumbrian detective Daniel Skelgill, and his loyal lieutenants, long-suffering Londoner DS Leyton and local high-flyer DS Emma Jones.
Set amidst the ancient landscapes of England’s Lake District, this expanding series of standalone murder mysteries has won acclaim across five continents, with over 1 million copies downloaded, from Australia to Japan and India, and from Brazil to Canada and the United States of America.
“Great characters. Great atmospheric locale. Great plots. What’s not to like?”
Amazon Reviewer, 5 Stars
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