Arrows fly, swords clash, women are bedded, prizes are taken, nobles and churchmen are gulled out of their coins, and the French and Venetians are successfully blamed for things they did not do. It is the summer of year 1321. Edward the Second and his lover Lord Despenser, are being challenged by the Queen and her lover Lord Mortimer who want to put her son on throne as England's king with the Queen as the boy's regent and Mortimer as the de facto King. The archers are hard at work doing what they do best when their is conflict and confusing - extracting coins from everyone. In this case to pay them to protect the prince. In the process the archers, the first of the great merchant companies at the dawn of Britain's rise as a great commercial and military power changes England and the royal family forever.

This is another witty and exciting story in Martin Archer’s continuing and action-packed saga about the men of a company of English archers in the medieval world’s very real game of thrones. It is one of the most action-packed and wittiest stories in the saga. Flashman would be proud and Tom Brown appalled.

It's 1962, and Dusty Fairchild, daughter of a self-made millionaire and oilman, wants to go to college. Instead she is sent to a private finishing school in East Texas. Although she's never wanted for material possessions, Dusty longs for independence and adventure. The only upside to attending Miss Fontaine's is having her cousin and best childhood friend, Paisley, join her. Paisley has traveled the country with her bohemian mother, but she dreams of putting down roots and living a settled life. At Miss Fontaine's, their loyalty to each other binds them, but when they fall in love with the same handsome young man, their relationship teeters on shaky ground. Only after a tragic accident do they learn where their true hearts-and dreams-lie.

"Slick’s gumbo of folklore, music, racial tension, and sultry Southern nights will please fans of the film Sinners, as this work similarly updates traditional Southern Gothic elements for a tale that feels both timeless and fresh."—Kirkus Reviews

"I love this novel. It's powerful and original, funny and tragic--and most of all, true."—Mark Spencer, author of Ghost Walking

"Your novel is the best I've read in a long time."—Terri Valentine, author of Louisiana Caress

During the 1920s, Beatrice Corbin just wants to keep her general store afloat and keep an eye on her younger, newly married sister, Agnes, in the small town of Azoma, Louisiana. Until, she is approached by the Devil, Frank Charbonneau, and learns that her sister will be murdered. At first, she doesn't believe Frank until one of his predictions comes true. To save her sister, she makes a bet with him, staking her soul on the wager that she can find her sister's would-be killer in seven weeks. Meanwhile Agnes is hiding her own secret, and Beatrice ignores her growing feelings for a Black blues musician, with whom Frank has also made a deal.

Unbeknownst to Beatrice, the true target is someone in her own family. As her time runs out, Beatrice becomes desperate and unknowingly pushes Agnes toward her inevitable fate. And everyone knows that the Devil doesn't play fair...but in this case, is he?
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In an ancient city carved from stone, a desperate woman searches for peace.
In AD 106, a single mother can be certain of one thing?destitution.
Cassia flees to Petra with her six-year-old son to seek refuge in the loving arms of family, but discovers the great stone city is not what she imagined.
And family cannot be trusted.
When a secret reveals her son's true bloodline, the boy becomes the target of a royal conspiracy, led by a queen who serves demonic power.
Now in her darkest hour, Cassia encounters followers of The Way, a subversive religious group whose disciples are frequently sentenced to arenas with starved lions and blood-soaked sand.
Will they seek out more danger by helping her?
And what will it take to save her son from the powers of darkness?

A Deadly Betrayal. A Dangerous Secret. A Nobleman on the Run.
Paris, 1644.

Armand de Saint Paul is a man of privilege—until a duel gone wrong turns his life into a nightmare. Framed, disgraced, and hunted by powerful enemies, he is forced to flee the opulence of the Royal Court to hide outside France.

But survival in 17th-century Europe is no easy feat. In a world ruled by deception and ambition, Armand must uncover the truth behind the conspiracies that want to destroy him—before the shadows claim him forever.

A Castle in the Grips of Intrigue. A Man Caught Between Duty and Love.

From the glittering salons of Paris to a fortified castle in Alsace, Armand de Saint Paul must navigate a perilous world of spies, secret alliances, and deadly betrayals. Can he reclaim his honour, or will the dark forces at play consume him?

A riveting tale of ambition, vengeance, love, and survival in the age of musketeers and monarchs.

Perfect for fans of:

? Alexandre Dumas – Swashbuckling adventure & courtly intrigue
? Kate Quinn – High-stakes historical drama & suspense
? Hilary Mantel – Immersive historical realism & power struggles

Why readers love it:

? Fast-paced storytelling that keeps you turning pages
? Authentic historical setting, rich in political intrigue
? A hero’s journey filled with deception, love, honour, and redemption

Step into the dark heart of 17th-century France and Germany, where loyalty is a gamble and survival is never guaranteed.

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