by admin | Feb 28, 2025 | Fantasy |
They killed him. They stole his power. They split his empire into chiefdoms. But he foretold a day when his descendant would rise against their sorcery…Shar was no ordinary girl. Her clan was the Fen Wolves, a poor tribe that dwelt in the marshes. Yet she meant to bring them glory.She was a young warrior, but few men could stand against her. If they were strong, she was fast. If they were skilled, she was more adept. If they sought to intimidate her, she defied them. But now her chance of a new life had come.The shamans announced the Quest of Swords where fortune seekers searched for the fabled blades of the long-dead emperor. None had ever found them. She vowed to change that.Yet the shamans kept a secret. The swords were not meant to be found, and the quest was a trap. Dark sorcery guarded the blades, for any who could wield them were of the emperor’s blood. And they must be killed…
by admin | Feb 28, 2025 | Horror & Paranormal |
Halloween comes once a year. HELLoween lasts forever!On October 31st, 2001, five teens set out to make a horror film for a school project at a Halloween haunt in the small town of Crooks Corner.When all hell breaks loose, a powerful entity emerges, able to control inanimate objects and use them to kill. The carnage is swift and deadly, a vicious attack that quickly overwhelms the town and its citizens.Fighting for their lives, the teens – along with their teachers and the local sheriff – must use all of their skills and wit to survive the night and possibly even save the world….Or die trying.Dean Koontz’s Phantoms meets Stephen King’s Desperation in this epic new horror novel from the twisted mind behind Woom and the Ghostland Trilogy. “Ralston lures the reader in with spooky nostalgia, reverting us back to naive trick-or-treaters. Like a master storyteller, he takes our giddiness and innocence and unleashes Hell as the true spirit of Halloween comes out to play. You can judge this book by its cover. It delivers on all levels.” – Nick Roberts, author of The Exorcist’s House and Mean Spirited “Duncan Ralston is constantly proving himself to be the sort of old-school horror scribe our genre needs. Helloween is as epic as it is fun!” – Judith Sonnet, author of The Home “Helloween proves there’s no subgenre of horror Duncan can’t write. If you haven’t considered Ralston the king of indie horror, this small town epic will prove it to you.” – Gage Greenwood, author of Bunker Dogs and On a Clear Day, You Can See Block Island “This book was so much fun. A bloody and brilliant tour de force that delves into some pretty deep religion and science debates amidst the chaos. I loved it!” – MJ Mars, author of The Suffering and We’ve Already Gone too Far “Helloween proves once again Ralston is more than the writer of Woom… he’s one of the best paranormal horror writers currently. Just phenomenal.” – Steve Stred, author of Mastodon and Churn the Soil “Helloween is ambitious, expansive, horrific, and a hell of a story. The reader will get to know these characters well (no small feat considering how many there are) and laugh with them during the light moments and gasp during the shocking ones. Simply put, Ralston has outdone himself.” – Andrew Adams, author of Black Widow Blues “Helloween is like Ghostland on Red Bull. One of my top 5 horror reads of 2024.’ – RJ Clark, author of the Staycation Series
by admin | Feb 28, 2025 | Science Fiction |
Where are they?Since humanity first gazed at the stars, the universe has remained eerily silent—no alien signals, no visitors, nothing. A long-dead scientist called it The Fermi Paradox.Now, aboard the first starship, Endeavour, Commander Tom Hites and his crew embark on a perilous mission across light-years and centuries to uncover the truth. As they explore ancient ruins and lifeless worlds, the question shifts from Where are they? to something far more chilling:Where are they now?For readers who crave thought-provoking science fiction that explores humanity’s place in the cosmos, this gripping adventure will captivate fans of Arthur C. Clarke, Poul Anderson, and Stephen Baxter.Please subscribe to my spam-free mailing list at: www.ralphkern.comOther works by Ralph Kern -Hard Science FictionThe Sleeping Gods seriesMystery-Thriller Science FictionThe Locus SeriesMilitary Science FictionThe Great War seriesThe Pirate Wars series
by admin | Feb 28, 2025 | Romantic Suspense |
Dive into a gripping tale of mystery and desire as Detective Sonny Shore finds her reality blending with her dreams. Haunted by vivid visions of a mysterious man, Sonny’s investigation into a chilling serial killer takes a surreal turn when an enigmatic FBI Agent joins the case – and he bears an uncanny resemblance to her dream figure. As the line between fantasy and reality blurs, Sonny must navigate a treacherous path where the answers she seeks might lie within her own subconscious.
by admin | Feb 27, 2025 | Fantasy |
Carina Lin is a slum brat turned space mercenary. With a twist. She’s also a mage, and she’s about to risk everything.Her merc band, the Black Dogs, is assigned a suicide mission. A young boy has been kidnapped by one of the galactic sector’s most powerful clans, and the Dogs’ task is to rescue him.Carina faces an impossible decision. To save the boy she must Cast, but if her powers are revealed she will be tortured and enslaved.When she makes her choice and throws the dice, the fallout is beyond her imagination.Star Mage Quest is book one in the dark, exciting science fantasy, Star Mage Saga. A complete series.
