The Devil’s Woods

“The Devil’s Woods is an awesome horror novel, filled with nerve-wracking suspense and thrilling action!”—Jeff Strand, author of Wolf HuntEvil wears many skins.Deep within the Canadian wilderness, people have been disappearing for over a century. Near an isolated lumber town and an abandoned Cree village, there is a place the locals call “the Devil’s Woods.” The lumberjacks and deer hunters won’t dare cross its borders. The hidden forest is so evil that even animals avoid it.When their father’s archaeology expedition team vanishes, Kyle Elkheart, his brother, Eric, and sister, Shawna, return to the Cree First Nation reserve where they were born. Kyle has the special ability to see ghosts that haunt the woods surrounding the village—and the restless spirits seem to be urging him to unravel a century-old mystery.But a sinister group will do anything to protect the forest’s dark secrets. As danger closes in on the Elkheart family, the search for their missing father will lead Kyle and his siblings to discover what horrors lurk in the nightmare forest.“The Devil’s Woods is fantastic—a terrifying and emotionally-involving read from cover to cover.” —Jonathan Janz, author of Children of the Dark“Brian Moreland has created a horror classic bursting with bloodshed, chaos, and truly disturbing creatures. Prepare to travel down a dark, terrifying, and twisted path that is The Devil’s Woods. Backwoods horror at its finest!”—David Bernstein, author of Skinner and Goblins

The Fury of Kings

“Breath taking. I did not want this book to end. Please can I have the next book now PLEASE. A must-read for all lovers of this genre. Loved, loved it!!!!!!!!!” Goodreads reviewer ?????An ancient magic is rising… And none will escape.After decades of peace, the kingdom of Erland is sliding toward disaster. The rebellious lords of the West are gathering their armies. On the mountain that towers over the capital, strange storms rage.When the king’s heir is murdered, war seems certain.Fighting in the practice yard every day, Orsian dreams of glory. As the son of Erland’s greatest warrior, he longs to prove his own bravery. Now, for the first time, he will face the reality of battle.His sister Pherri is haunted by very different dreams—of dark figures on the mountain, of blood on the snow. Only she can confront the dark magic that waits on the slopes above…Race through the pages of an epic completed series and enter a world of intrigue, battles and destiny that will leave you breathless. The Erland Saga is a classic fantasy adventure, perfect for fans of George R.R. Martin, John Gwynne and Raymond E. Feist.See what readers are saying about The Fury of Kings:“Superb, epic fantasy. Gripping until the very end… clever intertwining plots. Couldn’t put it down and can’t wait for Book 2… The various strands left open at the end of the book leave you desperate to start the next book in the series. Best book I’ve read in a long time.” Goodreads reviewer ?????“Felt like I’d absolutely flown through it in the blink of an eye… Brilliant characters who by the end I was really attached to and leapt from the page… I’m desperate to know what happens next.” Goodreads reviewer ?????“Impressive new author… and an impressive new series. Such a cool setting and an entertaining ride!” NetGalley reviewer ?????“This is the kind of book that fans of Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time would enjoy… For those readers who are like ‘heck yes’ so far, this book was beautifully written. It has all the skills of most seasoned fantasy authors.” Goodreads reviewer ?????

Blood and Flame

The Rite of the Faithful: Wynne’s final trial before rising as a Flame Mage within the Quinarium.Though she thinks herself ready, the task astonishes her. Wynne is to investigate the gruesome slaughter of livestock at a nearby village and rumors of a mana source—an impossible fountain of mana, the fuel used for magic.While the rite is unusual enough on its own, Wynne is paired with the Initiate Dara, whom she can hardly understand. For Wynne, serving the Quinarium as a Mage means rebelling against her family’s wishes and turning her back on wealth and status, while in Dara’s eyes, becoming a Blood Mage is the only way she sees to escape a life of poverty.The quest sends the mismatched pair on a journey across the world of Llendshold, from the Nomridian Forest, home of the Fae, to the mysterious Zanerian Archipelago, deep into the long-abandoned Dwarven city of Yuvsgrend.In seeking answers, they uncover a conspiracy that shatters all they believe in – including their loyalty to the Quinarium. But if they stand up for what is right and embrace the truth, will it mean losing all that they hoped for?Blood and Flame is Book One in The Quinate’s Faithful, a fantasy trilogy filled with magic, action-packed adventures, and a touch of slow-burn romance.

The Inquisitors’ Guild (Boxed Set)

Humorous fantasy detective stories at a 40% discount!This is a three-book collection of novels from the Inquisitor’s Guild of Frosthelm. The three books included are:Flames Over FrosthelmThe Outcast CrownThe Woeling LassThese stories tell the tale of investigators from the Inquisitors’ Guild, a group of detectives, soldiers, and spies in the city of Frosthelm. Expect magic, swordplay, intrigue, scheming nobles, dire threats, and a grand adventure in each book. Each story is a complete stand-alone mystery.Flames Over FrosthelmSometimes, your case takes a left turn. Or three or four. Marten Mingenstern and Boog Eggstrom are provisional inspectors, fresh out of Inquisitor’s Guild training and eager to prove themselves. Assigned the mundane task of tracking down stolen jewels, they instead uncover a mysterious cult set on destroying the city. After a thief explodes, they earn the enmity of a vicious noble, the Chief Inquisitor gets bought off and goes rogue, they are seized by barbarians, and they are sentenced to death at least a couple of times. In a final, frantic race with prophecy, they face ruthless fanatics, a city turned against them, and terrible forces long buried.Flames Over Frosthelm is the first novel about the Inquisitor’s Guild, the investigative arm of the government of Frosthelm, a medieval city-state where criminals thrive, nobles scheme, and dark secrets lurk. Expect intrigue, mystery, swordplay, adventure, politics, romance, and the strong bonds of friendship. And a little magic along the way. Described as Princess Bride meets CSI, this new novel is a tale of classic adventure with a healthy dose of humor.The Outcast CrownThe Inquisitors’ Guild stands as a bulwark against both the criminal and mysterious in Frosthelm. Now, there’s a new threat. Or is it a threat? A strange phenomenon afflicts the city – a troubling manifestation, always accompanied by a buzzing sound, sometimes taking almost human form. An unlikely pair of inspectors, one a young investigator with one big case under his belt, the other a brand new apprentice, set out to solve the mystery. As they search for clues, they come across the murder of someone who should probably already have been dead, and they find hints of treachery and intrigue from a far distant land. The city they love may be under a threat as dire as it has ever known, and they are thrust into the twisting machinations of an ancient, deadly mistake and a curse that afflicts an entire nation.The Woeling LassAn assassin hunts Inspector Gueran Declais through the streets of Frosthelm, and she is not acting alone. Just as he learns that his family may have been attacked and slain, Gueran is struck down as well. Despite the odds, he lives. Barely. Whisked away from the city for his safety, he struggles to recover from his injuries, learn his family’s fate, and uncover the identity of those who want him dead. Far from Frosthelm, he becomes caught up in investigating another bloody attack, one that may or may not have been perpetrated by vengeful spirit of a woman wronged long ago, and one that threatens to expose him to his enemies. The locals are certain, though: the killer had to be the Woeling Lass, her hands cold as the grave and her feet aflame.Back in Frosthelm, Urret Milton is an apprentice in some difficulty at the Guild. She receives a mysterious note for Gueran, a man everyone thinks is dead. Rapidly embroiled in the effort to unravel the reason for the killings and bring the assassins to justice, Urret struggles to shed her troubles and show that she has what it takes to be an inspector. But all this leads her into far more peril than she bargained for, for which she can’t possibly be ready. Her position at the Guild, the security of the city, and her life itself are all at stake.

By Any Other Name

Sometimes, the right man in the wrong uniform can make all the difference.Ethan, a lowly recruit with an oil-stained uniform and a spirit worn down by disappointment, finds his life forever changed by a simple mishap. By a twist of fate, he is mistaken for an elite officer of the Special Operations Service. Under the threat of severe punishment and time running out, Ethan adopts a dangerous false identity in this technothriller.Ethan’s path intersects with Kate Haliday, the leader of the dark matter project in the Cygni star system. A subtle dance of glances and half-spoken truths begins. But the threads of connection are fragile as they get tangled with the ambitions of Commander Varek, a skeptical officer.The emergence of an unknown alien race casts a long shadow that shifts the cosmic chessboard of space fleets and a galactic empire. Their interest in dark matter and Earth’s colonies weaves a layer of mystery and danger.In this hard science fiction dance of mystery and suspense, Ethan must navigate the intricacies of love, rivalry, and alien threats. The possibility of being unveiled darkens his every step. With each move, the line between the man he is and the officer he pretends to be . . . blurs.