At the close of the 19th century, in the fog laden streets of London, fear has gripped the populace. A fiend lurks, killing unfortunate women by night, while by day the lurid headlines of Fleet Street’s papers seem only to feed the frenzy. Albion Roddles, an adventurer and keen amateur sleuth, takes it upon himself to capture the so-called ‘Ripper’ in an attempt to realign the nation’s papers to more newsworthy stories, such as his own extraordinary exploits. This first story of ‘The Positively True Adventures of Albion Roddles, Cave-Gentleman of Renown’, sets the scene for many tales of remarkable derring-do to come. Here we meet Albion Roddles and uncover not only the dark secrets that linger at the heart of the nation’s capital, but those that drive our hero himself!
Meet Paul Huxley
Paul Huxley was born in Northampton, England and at the age of nine, moved with his parents to the south of France where they lived for five years. It was here that he found his passion for books, having discovered an English language library tucked away in a small rural village. Having worked in film (in which he still dabbles), with several features and shorts in production, Paul ventured into fiction. In 2017 Paul established Twin Monocle Publishing to release new and exciting genre stories from talented writers.
An inventor and an assistant undertaker against all the spirits in the Hollows.
Quinn dreams of leaving his dreary job at his mother’s funeral home for a life of adventure. His half-sister Zora plans to prove what a brilliant scientist she is–and settle a secret grudge. Together, they set out to fight the spirits that have roamed the Hollows ever since the Great Wakening.
As Zora and Quinn hunt by night in the graveyards and forests of what was once Old Appalachia, they clash with one another and compete against a mysterious rival. But when a shadowy cult and an ancient, otherworldly enemy start trying to murder them, the young spirit-hunters must scramble to uncover the hidden past of the Hollows and dig up long-buried family skeletons.
If Zora and Quinn fail, they’ll find worse things waiting for them in the dark.
A spooky steampunk Young Adult novel for fans of Stranger Things, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, and Cherie Priest.
Meet P. R. Brewer
P. R. Brewer grew up on a fish farm in Rowan County, Kentucky, a short hike away from Cave Run Lake and a winding drive away from Clack Mountain (the site of sinister rituals, according to local legend). He currently lives in Delaware with his wife Barbara and their two children. In his day job as a professor, he teaches and writes about science and the media. His nonfiction work has appeared in National Geographic, Skeptical Inquirer, and various arcane journals. He spends his free time watching scary movies and playing D&D.
An extinct power. A dangerous plot. A deadly secret. After witnessing her doppelganger’s murder, Mia discovers that she has the power to travel between worlds. Hunted by the emperor of universes for her newfound ability, she’s forced to team up with an escaped convict and his associates to find the way back home. As they each pursue their own agenda, Mia grows closer to the group. Their motivations come to light, and Mia’s own goals begin to shift. Soon she discovers that her journey home might not be as simple as she thinks and that the fate of universes may rest on her shoulders.
Pirate Captain Alethea Hera found comfort with her life in the Undersea world of submarines, sunken cities, and sea monsters – a destination for all those, such as herself, who wish to run away from their past.
But now, the discovery of an enchanted gemstone and a legendary treasure drives her past to haunt her.
Alethea’s love-sick daughter Marina has her eye on an attractive Viking shieldmaiden, but raised in piracy, even she can’t ignore the allure of a treasure hunt. Unfortunately, this hunt will not only drive her apart from her love, but from her mother and her life in the Undersea world.
Will Alethea dare to face her past in order to keep her pirate crew safe? Can Marina make the right choice for her future, and whether her mother has a place in it?
Meet Jessica Wood
Jessica is a British author with a degree in Creative Writing from Bath Spa University who now lives and works in Finland with her husband, who is also a writer and artist. She currently juggles writing with the even more difficult task of learning the Finnish language.
When Vesta Bartlett, a wealthy alchemist and inventor, arrives in England to finalize an arranged marriage and help overhaul a family friend’s outdated ironworks, she never expects to find the family so secretive, nor to develop feelings for her fiancé’s younger brother, Henry. But the growing attraction between Vesta and Henry is just the beginning of their troubles. Things really heat up when they’re drawn into a secret project for Queen Victoria’s military, one that requires Vesta’s knowledge of clockwork and Henry’s iron. An epidemic has wiped out all the dogs in Britain, and beyond. If the military fail in their effort to restore the species, a clockwork creation may be all that stands in the way of a world without canine companionship. Are Vesta and Henry up to the challenge?
Meet Juli D. Revezzo
Juli D. Revezzo loves fantasy and Celtic mythology and writing stories with all kinds of fantastical elements. She is the author of the Antique Magic paranormal series and the Stewards Wars and Celtic Stewards Chronicles series, the historical romances, Camden Girls series, Vesta’s Clockwork Companions, and more. She is also a member of the Independent Author Network and the Magic Appreciation Tour. To learn more about this and future releases, visit her at: https://julidrevezzo.com/ Follow her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julidrevezzo or Twitter: https://twitter.com/julidrevezzo Join author’s newsletter here: https://bit.ly/signupforJulisnewsletter
When thieves attempt to steal a mysterious package from Forthwick University, Addison does the unthinkable—he takes it himself and is propelled on a journey of a lifetime. With a self-made scientist, an ace fighter pilot, an expert codebreaker, and a renowned author at his side, Addison must solve the clues that lead them to the fabled Index of Alkeme, an object said to unearth ancient technology far beyond their own. Now, the intrepid group of adventurers race across a world of steam and diesel on the brink of war to uncover the Index before fanatics can use its secrets to subjugate humankind. Readers who enjoy dogfights with air pirates, encounters with mystical monks and daemons, and braving the dangers of a dieselpunk fantasy world in a high-stakes action and adventure will love this book! The Index of Alkeme is the novel you’ll want to read a second time.
Meet R. David King
R. David King lives near Seattle where he works for an international tech company by day and thinks up stories to tell at night. Somehow, in between, he helps raise smart and creative kids and the best aussiedoodle alive. When the occasion permits, you might find him enjoying the beautiful nature of the Pacific Northwest, curled up with a new and exciting book, or binging the latest science fiction or fantasy show.
In a post-apocalyptic future, humanity has been forced underground by Mythtakes, fantasy creatures created through the power of magicium. And when the Mythtakes rebelled, the secrets of manipulating magicium were lost. Carla is smothered in secrets. Logan obeys without thinking. Junior regrets every choice he makes. They all want one thing. All three are in a race to the broken city of Shanghai to recover a prized canister of the magical substance. Determined to brave the Open, each will discover about the lost science of magic on their quest – and will risk being torn apart by their mistakes, past and present. If you don’t know you’re in a race, how do you know when you’ve won?
Meet T N Baldwin
T.N. Baldwin is an Australian author who dreamed of writing a novel when he was a tiny boy in primary school. As a tiny man, he made several unsuccessful attempts over the years. Then, one fateful day (October 14th, 2018) he woke with THE IDEA. He began writing that day. Four months later, he completed his first draft. Seventeen drafts later, he had the first novel ready for release. And The Magicium Series was born… An English/Drama teacher in his previous life, he has lived and taught on three continents. These experiences have broadened the horizons of the boy who grew up in western NSW and Queensland in Australia. Today he lives in NSW with his wife and children – along with two dogs he pretends not to like. In his spare time he plays football and cricket, directs plays and listens to hard rock music. His first three novels, Discoveries, Disruptions and Disciples were all released in 2020. The fourth novel in The Magicium Series, Disintegration, came out in mid-August, 2021.
A young woman raised by the spirits of the forest. A wanderer with haunting, gold-flecked eyes. Together, they travel into a world of monsters and rust to save her dying home.
Meet Jesse McMinn
Jesse McMinn is a writer, gamer, and Canadian with a passion for fantasy in all its forms. He is the author of The Greencloak Wanderer, the creator of The Legend of Maxx, and the author of Loria, Trials, and Archsage. He currently lives in Ontario, Canada with his wife and their two pets, Pimento the betta fish and Pickle the crested gecko.
In the frozen wastes of a new ice age, a boy must become a man. Having forgotten who he is, this youth must accept his destiny to lead, fight, and die if necessary for what he believes . . . or a magic from a lost era will destroy them all. As a tyrannical empire rises, he and his childhood companions must band together as warriors to battle against savage creatures, an army of zealots, and an evil they are only just beginning to understand . . .
Heirs of BjornsGaard ~
A thousand years ago, on the Day of Cataclysm, the world changed. Mountains rose from plains, continents fell into oceans, colossal tempests obliterated civilizations, and jotun, creatures of legend and superstition, rose up. The New Ice Age began, blanketing the world in snow and an army of draugr, dead warriors, walked the earth destroying every remnant of the old age.
From the ashes, the Church and the Clan BjornsGaard united humanity behind their banners, rallying knights and heroes to face this new world. Under their leadership, mankind overthrew the draugr and retook control of its destiny.
In the centuries since, the Church grew into an empire, controlling most of the continent. Though its origins were noble, the Church State grew based on greed, racism, and slavery. Only two militant orders of knights, the Hospitalars and the Tau, allied with the islands of the BjornsGaard Commonwealth stood against the Church States expanding pogroms. But during the intervening years, the Kings of BjornsGaard had grown corrupt and weak. In one night, the entire family was assassinated, opening the way for the Church to expand spreading its suppression and holocaust.
But in BjornsGaard’s farthest northern island, hope is dawning. In the Hospitalar’s Northern Compound five orphans, physically and intellectually gifted and trained by the Hospitalar knights to fight, to heal, and to reason, grow up together. With a bond tighter than normal siblings and forged stronger by pain and loss, these five will grow to challenge the Church State and accept their destiny as leaders in this new age.
*Disclaimer* Heirs of BjornsGaard is a clean fantasy adventure series, meaning that there is no sexual content, nudity, or language. However, it does contain some violence and mature subject matter that may not be suitable for younger readers. Discretion is advised.
Meet RJ Redmond
About the Author R.J. Redmond told his third-grade teacher that when he grew up, he wanted to live in a cabin on the water and write stories. Throughout his life, this dream has remained the same. Mr. Redmond holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Washington State University and a Juris Doctorate from the Gonzaga School of Law. A. Elaine Dunlap-Redmond is Mr. Redmond’s business manager, agent, and partner in all things. They live together on the Puget Sound in Washington State. For more information on this book and others, visit Votes4Sasquatch.com.
Essie would do anything for her kingdom…even marry an elf prince she just met that morning.
The human kingdom of Escarland and the elven kingdom of Tarenhiel have existed in an uneasy peace after their last wars ended with both kings dead. As tensions rise once again, desperate diplomacy might be the only way to avert war. If only negotiations between elves and humans were that simple.
When a diplomatic meeting goes horribly wrong, Essie, a human princess, finds herself married to the elf prince and warrior Laesornysh. Fitting in to the serene, quiet elf culture might be a little difficult for this talkative princess, but she’s determined to make it work.
With impending war and tenuous alliances, it will be up to Essie to unite her two peoples. And maybe get her hands on elven conditioner while she’s at it.
