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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | April 5, 2024 · 5:00 am

The Case of the Zombie Ninjas Blitz

Dotty Morgan Supernatural Sleuth Book Two

Middle Grade/Paranormal Mystery

Date Published: Mach 15, 2024

Twelve-year-old supernatural sleuth Dotty Morgan becomes embroiled in an
ancient conflict between rival factions who both want the Japanese sword her
father gave her as a birthday present. The timing couldn’t be worse.
She’s navigating the complications of middle school romance with her
girlfriend, Hannah, and dealing with her mother who asks Dotty’s
former bully to move in. To keep safe the people she loves, Dotty
investigates a four-hundred-year-old murder even though undead ninjas,
winged tengu, and a demon known as an oni stand in her way.

About the Author

Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Erik lives and writes in San Diego. He has
published four books for YA and middle grade readers under the In A Bind
Books imprint. His latest book ‘The Case of the French Fry Phantom’ is
available in all formats, including audiobook. It is Book One of the Dotty
Morgan Supernatural Sleuth Series. Book Two, ‘The Case of the Zombie Ninjas’
will be released on 3/15/2024. His short stories can be found in A Year Ink
4, The Guilded Pen 2019, CoffinBell, Frontiertales.com, Tales to Terrify
podcast, HauntedMTL, and other online journals.

Erik is a member of the SCBWI, SDWEG, and the HWA.

Erik loves all things book related. He is a former bookstore owner (In A
Bind Books in Lakewood, Ohio opened in 2000 and closed 2 years later),
former slush reader at Dark Recesses Press, and former part-time library
employee.

Besides writing, Erik loves to read authors such as Vonnegut, Moorcock,
Pratchett, Louis L’Amour, and Douglas Adams.

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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | · 5:00 am

The Beginning of the End Virtual Book Tour

Fantasy

Date Published: 08-10-2022

Publisher: Ocean Reeve Publishing

Ramulas’ peaceful world as a farmer is shattered when he is pulled into the
midst of a magical civil war between two worlds. With the appearance of a
mysterious young woman, Ramulas starts to unravel some of the mysteries of
his forgotten childhood and secret ability to communicate with
animals.

He starts to fear for the safety of his family when his daughters reveal
that they too, have unexplained abilities, and the intrigue only deepens
when he discovers that the very existence of their world is under threat and
that he may be the key to avert impending doom.

Other Books in the Series

With the help of the king’s magician Shigar, Romulus and Pip avoid capture
and Race to Sanctuary to find Oriel. War with the legion is coming, and
Oriel sends out a call across the kingdom for help, which is answered by
thousands who come to Sanctuary.

While the people train for the battle and dig into the mountain to free
Oriel, Remus and his warlords weave magic to cross into this world and
ravage everything. But king Zachary angry with Shigar for joining Ramulas,
and his people worshipping the escaped prisoner, prepares his army to march
as soon as his agents locate Ramulas.

Their only hope is to defeat the legion and an enemy closer to home.

The people of Sanctuary are recovering after narrowly defeating the kingdom
army. Remus has brought the first legion into the kingdom, he has made a
deal with thousands of Symiaks and plans to use the kingdom army to help him
get Oriel.

Ramulas needs to free Oriel before the legion arrives, or everyone in the
kingdom will suffer the wrath of Remus.

EXCERPT

Ramulas woke to absolute agony, his hand felt as if it were going to explode. He opened his eyes and was shocked to find James kneeling over him. James held Ramulas’ injured hand and was squeezing it. Ramulas screamed in pain.

James reached back with a hand and punched Ramulas in the face so hard that his head bounced off the stone floor under the straw.

“Oriel!” Ramulas screamed.

James hit Ramulas two more times in the chest, spreading the pain throughout his body. Ramulas had never felt this helpless before. Where was the magic inside of him that Oriel spoke about? Why couldn’t he do anything?

About the Author

Adam was born in Melbourne in 1970, and from his earliest memories was
always captivated by reading, he fell in love with fantasy in his early
teens and discovered a way to escape into a new world.

He attempted to write novels from the age of twenty-two and couldn’t find
the way to piece it together properly. Then in 2015 one of the main
characters of The Ramulas Chronicles came to Adam, followed by other
characters and the rest of the fantasy series.

He has found something that he loves doing and has the characters of this
series constantly running throughout his mind. Adam lives with his son and
his dog, and is extremely happy to be able to share his world with lovers of
fantasy.

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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | April 4, 2024 · 5:00 am

Hidden Treasure at Little Lake Tour

Children’s Mystery

Date Published: January 29, 2024

Publisher: ‎Mindstir Media

It seemed like it would be another quiet, summer morning of fishing for
11-year old Charlie, her older brother, Finn, and his best friend, Tyler.
Their friendly lakeside town in west Michigan was usually peaceful and a bit
boring during summer vacation for these three mystery-loving middle
schoolers. Little did they know, they were about to stumble upon a thrilling
treasure hunt with tricky clues and a sinister thief who is determined to
beat them each step of the way. Join these three amateur detectives for a
small town Michigan mystery with twists and turns that will keep you
guessing.

EXCERPT

“What kind of a girl name is Charlie, anyways?” said twelve-year-old Tyler with a smug smile on his face. On a lazy summer afternoon, Tyler couldn’t think of anything better to do than pick on his best friend Finn’s younger sister.

Charlie used every bit of her eleven-year-old strength not to respond and completely ignore Tyler’s dig, knowing how disappointed he would be to not get a reaction. She kept working on organizing her tackle box, getting ready to head out fishing with the boys.

Tyler’s brown eyes flashed with irritation, but quickly changed to satisfaction as he blurted out, “I imagine your mom must have known you wouldn’t be much of a lady when she picked the name Charlie!”

Charlie, unable to remain quiet a moment longer, calmly replied, “And your mom must have known you would make quite the lady when she named you, Tyler Francis Welch.”

Tyler’s face turned red as Finn burst out laughing hysterically.

“Why don’t you stop trying to make fun of her, Ty?” Finn said through his laughter. “She is always one step ahead of you, Tyler Francis!”

“Francis was my great-grandfather’s name…it used to be a boy name all the time back then,” Tyler mumbled defensively as he ran his hand through his thick brown hair. “C’mon, let’s go fishing,” said Tyler, giving up on a comeback as he shook his head in defeat and started walking slowly down the drive, carrying his pole and tackle box.

“One of these days I’m gonna tell him your name is really Charlotte,” Finn whispered to Charlie with a small smile.

Charlie’s eyes got huge and then narrowed to slits as she glared at her older brother. “You wouldn’t dare!” Charlie whispered with as much threat as she could muster.

Finn strode off, laughing good-naturedly as he swung his pole and tackle box, following Tyler down the drive. He was easy-going and liked to laugh, especially when his best friend and little sister sparred.

Charlie really wasn’t like most girls her age. She enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, gardening, and doing many other hobbies that most eleven-year-old girls would find gross or boring. She really did have a skill with words too. Somehow, she always had a witty comeback at just the right time. Tyler would never admit it to her, but he admired her ability to brush off his insults and easily put him in his place.

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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | · 5:00 am

A Spark of Romance Blitz

Romantic Encounters, Book Three

Historical Romance

Date Published: March 25, 2024

Behind every hero is a dreamer.

Isobel Lambeth lives in a world of fanciful romance where the hero wins
every duel, and the maiden is never locked in the castle’s tower long before
the daring rescue. Dream becomes reality when a Gothic-inspired mystery
involving hauntings and abductions entangles her.

Alistair Trowbridge is preparing to write a new chapter in his life with
this ladylove. What he had not planned was his father’s perceived villainy,
instigating Isobel’s descent into flights of fancy–or is it madness?

Join Isobel and Alistair in this lighthearted Gothic satire as they
discover the skeletons behind the locked door, turning adventure into
romance.

From second chance romances to mistaken identities, experience
a”spark”of romance in this collection of one short novel and
twelve bonus flash fiction stories.

Books in the Romantic Encounters Series

A Dash of Romance

Romantic Encounters, Book 1

A Touch of Romance

Romantic Encounters, Book 2

A Spark of Romance

Romantic Encounters, Book Three

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About the Author

Paullett Golden writes character-driven, closed-door historical romance.
Her novels star characters loved for their imperfections and idiosyncrasies.
The writing aims for historical immersion into the social mores and nuances
of Georgian England. Her plots explore the human psyche, mental and physical
trauma, and personal convictions. Her stories show love overcoming
adversity. Whatever our self-doubts, love will out. Paullett has served as a
university professor for three decades but made a career change to novelist
after surviving her battle with ovarian cancer. Now, she enjoys an active
life, anything to challenge her physically, mentally, and emotionally. Her
greatest writing inspirations are Jane Austen, Charlotte Brontë, and
Elizabeth Gaskell.

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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | · 5:00 am

The Caretaker Blitz

Haunted Historical Mystery Series, Book 3

Paranormal Thriller

Date Published: February 25, 2024

A blizzard rips through the Black Hills of South Dakota, as journalist
Rachael embarks on a journey to Hawthorne House, a remote inn located deep
in the frigid wilderness. As the storm rages on, Rachael finds herself
caught in a gripping tale of mystery and intrigue, unsure of what lies ahead
in the enigmatic world of the treacherous snow-covered landscape and the
sinister forces that lurk within Hawthorn House. The icy snowstorm blurs the
lines between reality and imagination as Rachael uncovers secrets and
revelations that challenge her perception of the caretaker and the true
nature of Hawthorn House.

About the Author

Regina endeavors to take her readers on a journey around the United States
to be fascinated by our country’s history in a series of chilling books she
hopes you will love. She blends a captivating blend of mystery, historical
intrigue, and paranormal elements, her gripping novels, weaving together
tales of secrets and revelations that span centuries. Her stories often
delved into the hidden depths of history, uncovering long-forgotten
mysteries and unsolved crimes that haunted the past. It was the paranormal
twists that set Regina’s work apart, adding an extra layer of intrigue and
suspense that kept readers eagerly turning the pages until the very end. She
continues to explore the darker corners of the human experience through her
captivating storytelling.

Thank you for reading and please leave a review. Her next book will be
coming out in the summer of 2024, The Haunting of York Hall. Any questions
or comments? Please visit her wheebsite at reginawixon.com. or follow her on
Facebook where she will keep you updated on upcoming books. Questions?
Please email her at regina.wixon@gmail.com – She’ll be happy to hear
from you!

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