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Shadow of the Shapeshifter Blitz

 

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Book One of the Vanquish Trilogy

YA Fantasy, Fantasy

 

Date Published: March 31, 2022

Publisher: Kingsbrook Publishing

 

Two strangers in the wrong place at the worst possible time…

.a lone assassin prepared to do the dirtiest of jobs…

and a guard sentry determined to stop him.

A dark enemy is about to rise in Illmoor, something even more chaotic and twisted than the citizens themselves. Step forward Enoch Dwellings, master sleuth, who boasts a reputation built entirely on an intricate web of carefully calculated lies. Together with his hapless but increasingly inept assistant, Doctor Wheredad (no medical training whatsoever), he will do anything it takes to solve a crime that might actually end up costing him more than his own life.

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About the Author

David Lee Stone

Between 1998 and 2016, David wrote fantasy and YA books for some of the biggest publishers in the world. These included The Illmoor Chronicles (for Disney and Hodder), Gladiator Boy and Undead Ed (for Hodder and Penguin), Davey Swag and Outcasts (for Hodder). His books have been converted into audio works for BBC Worldwide and Random House and translated into fifteen different languages by companies including Sony in Japan. David’s short stories have also appeared in a variety of anthologies, including the celebrated Knights of Madness (with Terry Pratchett, Tom Sharpe, etc) for Orbit and Penguin, edited by the late and great veteran fantasy anthologist, Peter Haining. David has also written review columns for Interzone and SFX and fictional histories for Games Workshop and their Warhammer universe.

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Orpheus Rising Blitz

 

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By Sam And His Father, John/With Some Help From A Very Wise Elephant/Who Likes To Dance

Children’s Fiction, Middle Grade Fiction, Fantasy, Epic Fantasy

 

Publisher: LWL Books

A visionary, imaginative retelling of the Orpheus legend in modern guise with a happy ending as Sam and his father John with Lepanto, a very wise elephant who likes to dance, rescue Sam’s mother from the afterlife in Dread City, an ocean and a world away. A variety of reviewers have compared its scope, sweep, and imagination to “Alice In Wonderland” and “The Wizard of Oz” and even to “Gulliver’s Travels,” and to Neil Gaiman in general! While aimed at youthful readers, its exuberant story defies simple categorization and can be enjoyed as well by adults who are sure to appreciate its charm.

 

Kirkus Reviews claims it can “stand with the classics of children’s literature.”

It combines compassion and renewal with an epic fantasy adventure in a manner sure to touch reader’ hearts.

About the Author

Lance Lee

Lance Lee is a poet whose “Elemental Natures” (2020) climaxes a career in poetry, a novelist, “Second Chances” and “Orpheus Rising” (2021), playwright (“Time’s Up and Other Plays),” and an environmentalist active in founding the state park system in the Santa Monica Mountains near Los Angeles. His recent focus on children’s literature has been rewarded by high praise for Orpheus Rising, a Best Book of 2021, Indie, and his forthcoming “The Tale Of Brian And The House Painter Mervyn,” already an Editor’s Pick at Booklife-Publishers Weekly. His family is split between Los Angeles and London where he visits frequently.

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Juno and the Lady Virtual Book Tour

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Epic Fantasy, YA Fantasy, Fantasy

Date Published: 16th September 2021

Publisher: SilverWood Ltd

 

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Juno’s beloved Petra is dead.

Petra’s replacement, the mysterious Lady, has put Juno’s best
friend Tilly under a dark spell that has left Juno with nobody she can
trust.

With only Chax, her kitten, for company, Juno escapes from her school to a
town at the bottom of the cliffs.

A town ruled by men.

Alone, scared, and without friends, Juno feels an unknown power growing
inside her. A power she knows she will one day have to harness. With all
lost, a dark figure from within the shadows cups her mouth and whispers in
her ear to keep quiet.

Juno joins her new friends but just as she starts to learn how the world
really works, the ill-tempered Dr Viktor demands an audience.

Juno and the Lady is a young woman’s journey into a land of the old
ways, where men rule, and women are property.

With unlikely friendships, forbidden love and burning magic, can Juno
change the conventions of old? Can she save the town? And will she figure
out who the Lady truly is?

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Juno sat on the edge of the cliff and let her feet dangle over the side. Chax sat next to her and licked her paws, showing no interest in what lay before her.

Juno bumped her shoulder into Chax. ‘Are those orchards to the east of the town?’

Chax lifted her head and sniffed the air. With a growl, she stood and faced north.

Juno tilted her head and sighed at the shouts of men echoing down the river.

She turned and gazed out across the lands below.

Chax meowed next to her.

‘Yes, Chax,’ Juno said, placing a hand to her brow. ‘That’s where we are going.’

About the Author

G. J. Kemp

A nomad at heart, GJ has lived in nine countries across Africa, Europe and
the Middle East. His career has included working as a Divemaster in The Red
Sea, a zookeeper in Israel, and a proofreader in Sweden.Born with cerebral
palsy, GJ has spent a lifetime trying to tie his shoelaces while standing up
in the hope of not falling over. It is a constant challenge, but sometimes
he occasionally succeeds.Finding the love for writing later in life, GJ
spends most of his free time going for walks and dreaming of story ideas. He
hopes to one day have a small place on the oceanfront where he can walk his
dogs on the beach.For more information please visit gjkemp.co.uk

 

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Ruins on Stone Hill Virtual Book Tour

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Heroes of Ravenford Book 1

Fantasy

What do you get when you mix a novice wizard, a reckless warrior, a sharp-tongued thief, & a saintly cleric? Swords, sorcery, & sarcasm.

They didn’t set out to be heroes, but the little town of Ravenford was in desperate need. Before Glolindir and his friends knew it they were facing fierce monsters, deadly assassins, black mages, cunning demons, powerful dragons, and even the remnants of the dread Thrall Masters themselves. Will they be able to live up to the challenge, or will they fall and leave Ravenford at the mercy of the forces of darkness?

All of the books in the Heroes of Ravenford series:

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Heroes of Ravenford Book 1

The Serpent Cult

Heroes of Ravenford, Book 2

An army of darkness. A group of young heroes. A town hanging in the balance.

The Dark Monolith

Heroes of Ravenford, Book 3

A cult of black mages and demons. The secret to the Thrall Masters’ terrifying power. A desperate race to find it first.

Princess of Lanfor

Heroes of Ravenford, Book 4

An insane princess who wants to rule the world. A magical artifact of terrifying power. A deadly struggle to possess it.

The Baron’s Heart

Heroes of Ravenford, Book 5

A brutal murder. A missing heart. A race against time and death.

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CHAPTER 1

The Red Warrior

 

The aged ash trees reached toward the sky. Glimpses of deep blue peeked through the treetops, the light of the afternoon sun barely penetrating the dense forest foliage. The fresh scent of the surrounding trees and bushes, mixed in with the earthy aroma of grass, wafted on the cool crisp air. A trace of dust lingered, churned up by the wheels of the wagons that had traveled the well-worn dirt road, cutting a path through the looming forest. 

Other odors also rose from the earth: the musky, warm smell of horses, the heady memory of wine, some pungent herbs, and dried hay. These scents were attached to a group of travelers. Horses pulled wagons filled with boxes, barrels of goods, and beverages that the caravan owners were carting to their destination. The wagon floors were lined with hay in a vain attempt to make passengers more comfortable. 

The clip-clop of horse hooves, the squeaking of turning wheels, and the creaking of wagons announced the caravan’s presence along the dirt road. Bright-voiced birds and rustling leaves accompanied its passage through the forest. 

Glolindir sat in one of those wagons on a pile of hay—his back propped against a box of goods with his cloak thrown over it in an attempt to make the seat more comfortable. Being an elf, Glo did not look much different from a human. Standing at about six feet tall with flaxen hair, blue eyes, and fair skin, he was perhaps a bit thinner than most humans, but the only trait that gave away his heritage was his pointed ears. 

Glolindir had been lulled into a half-trance by the rocking motion of the wagon, and the soft sounds of the forest. The young elf was quite content, until he realized that something was different. There was a subtle change in their surroundings, but he could not quite tell what it was. He opened his eyes and gazed around, straining his senses. 

His friend, Aksel, was doing the same. A few minutes ago, the gnome had been lounging across from him on a second pile of hay. Now Aksel was standing up, his three-foot frame tensing as he listened with his own pointed ears.

They were both transfixed, trying to place what was amiss. Aksel gazed at him. Glo shook his head at the silent question that passed between them. They were missing something obvious, something that was just at the edge of their awareness. Both friends turned to gaze at Seth. 

The halfling sat in the front of the wagon next to the driver. His small frame, just barely shorter than Aksel’s, was dwarfed next to him. Seth’s head was slightly cocked as if also listening. 

Listening. That was it! There weren’t any forest sounds. The birds had stopped chirping their songs, and even the rustling of leaves had died down. Glo continued to strain his ears, but the surrounding woods remained quiet. He opened his mouth to say something when a strange sensation washed over him. It hit him like a crashing wave, making every nerve taut. His heart raced, sweat gathered across his brow, and he felt a bit light-headed. 

Aksel must have noticed his sudden change in condition. “Are you alright?” Glo ignored the gnome, his eyes darting from side to side. He searched for any sign of danger, yet saw nothing to warrant such an intense reaction. What is causing this sense of dread? It suddenly dawned on him—it was his familiar, Raven. He was linked empathically to the tiny magical beast, and these feelings of fear were coming from her! 

Glo stood up and poked his head out of the wagon, looking up into the trees. Where is she? He scanned all around, his heart still pounding. There she is. He spotted her up the road ahead of them, winging her way back in a state of utter panic.

Aksel’s head suddenly appeared next to him. “What’s going on?” 

“It’s Raven. Something has her really spooked—something on the trail ahead.” 

Aksel raised an eyebrow. Seth’s eyes narrowed. Even the wiry old wagon driver knew something was wrong. He glanced over at Glo and said, “Son, you don’t look so good.” 

Glo steadied himself. “I’ll be fine.” 

They scanned the woods ahead, three pairs of keen eyes scrutinizing either side of the trail. 

“Over there!” Seth pointed up ahead off the trail to the left. 

Glo focused in on the spot, but at first saw nothing. Abruptly something moved. It looked like the top of a bow. Glo strained his eyes, trying to get a better look. Is that an arm? Yes, he saw an arm—a bare green arm. It was sticking out from behind a bush and holding a drawn bow with a nocked arrow. As he continued to watch, a gust of wind briefly blew the bush aside. For just an instant, he got a look at a face. 

It was not quite human, but brutish, almost monkey-like with green skin and two short tusks protruding from the lower jaw. Glo was momentarily startled. He’d seen such a creature before, but only in books back home. That’s an orc! A wave of nervousness passed through his body. Orcs were nasty creatures—carnivorous humanoids who did not mind feeding on the flesh of people. They were all in grave danger. 

Aksel and Seth must have seen it as well. Aksel let out a soft gasp, and Seth’s eyes went dark, a twisted smile crossing his face. Glo pushed down his rattled nerves, and took a deep breath. 

 “Orc!” 

His voice startled the driver, and the man nearly fell out of his seat and off the wagon. He recovered and pulled hard on the reins, bringing the wagon to a complete halt. The driver then turned, dove into the wagon, and crawled back behind the barrels and boxes. 

The reaction had caught Glo by surprise. He tore his eyes away and peered out ahead of them. The other wagons had also stopped. Aksel distracted him yet again. “Where did Seth go?” 

In all the commotion, Seth had disappeared. Glo scanned the area, his heart pounding in a frantic rhythm. He finally caught sight of Seth stealthily crawling under the stopped wagon in front of them. He was about to cry out to him, when a whizzing noise came out of the forest. Glo instinctively ducked down into the wagon, Aksel beside him. A split second later, two arrows embedded themselves into the seat above. Both elf and gnome flinched at the sight. 

Glo swallowed hard. “I think he’s headed toward the front of the caravan!” 

Aksel merely shook his head. “Doesn’t surprise me.” 

Glo silently hoped that Seth knew what he was doing.

 Aksel mirrored his thoughts. “I just hope he knows what he’s doing.” 

“He was well-hidden beneath the wagons.” Though he tried to sound comforting, Glo was equally worried about their friend. In fact, he was concerned about all of them. Orcs were not creatures to be trifled with. This was a deadly situation—one they just might not survive.


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F.P. Spirit

F.P. Spirit is an avid science fiction and fantasy fan. A Trekkie before it was cool, F. P. became hooked on fantasy the moment he cracked open his first copy of Lord of the Rings. When he is not lost roaming the multiverse of sci-fi and high-fantasy fiction, F. P. is either creating adventures for his roll-playing friends and family or connecting with his mind and body in an attempt to reach that inner spark of spirit.

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A Beauty of Magic: The Crystal Ball Virtual Book Tour

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Fantasy, YA Fantasy

 

Date Published: November 2021

Publisher: Palmetto Publishing

In this humorous fantasy YA adventure, Ian is on a quest to find a crystal ball. He enters a magical realm, encountering fearsome creatures, and a young witch saves his life. She falls madly in love with him and brews a magical love potion. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work as planned; instead, it turns Ian into a woman…with just 90 days to reverse the spell before the change becomes permanent.

Young adult readers and fans of Harry Potter are sure to enjoy this page-turning fantasy adventure.

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CHAPTER 1

In A Different Place

Guys, I never wanted this, but it just happened. 

If you think approaching magical women is a good idea, think again. If you think you have the same ladies’ man ego as I do, don’t even go there. Live your life without knowing they exist and flirt with someone natural. It’s usually a bad thing to flirt with them from my experience. They’re dangerous and fearsome. However, if you’re curious to know how I ended up with one, then keep reading these pages. But be warned. If you’re the type of guy that has the mindset as I do, be careful. Being too confident, too assertive, and too persuasively ambitious has its limits. 

My name is Ian Raphael Alvino. I am a young American teen who’s in deep trouble. Not because I am attending Samson High School and heading into my final years as a teenager, but for the way life has strangely taken me to a drastic turn. It’s bad and ter- rifying, mostly because I’m now being held against my will at this very moment. But before this strange occurrence, my life was quite normal. Thus, the list to say: I live in a decent neighborhood with two successful parents, one crazy overdramatic sister, and two stu- pid dogs. Nothing too big or too fancy happens here. Every day is the same, with many warm sunny days and cold cloudy nights. Most of my classmates would consider me as a lover, or shall I say in modern slang, a “player.” I never lose my game to persistently make a woman’s heart feel special. It’s my sole purpose in life to do so with absolute confidence. Even though I lose some, I keep pursuing as many as I can crave. 

What can I say? It’s been a gift since I was five years old. Ladies want to be loved, and I’m here to show them that love. However, love can backfire to an extreme degree… and I’ve regret- tably experienced such a thing. Not because of the modern metoo movement, or any other disturbing harassment, but because of one person that I never thought would exist. It all started with just one strange woman that I discovered in a forbidden forest. And this is no ordinary woman—she’s a witch. A gorgeous, jaw-dropping, curvy-figured, profoundly beautiful witch. She is the kind of girl that I regret pouring my affections on, even though she is quite the attractive figure to look at. From her presence, I wish I were safe in prison instead. Why you ask? Well, simply because she’s in love with me to a dangerous degree. That may sound like heaven to an average guy with no game, but it’s scary as hell for me. 

What you’re about to read is how I lost my mind in a twist of fate, and the beginning of my absolute misery of unfortunate events. But hey, it’s life. And life is always on curvy roads, never in a straight path. So, guys… as you read along, I am telling you this for your own good and safety. Be careful who you flirt with and how you approach to the ladies. Learn to respect others around and keep it honest and safe. Especially with the magical women.


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Ronald Guadamuz

Ronald Guadamuz is a fantasy author who just released his new book, A Beauty of Magic The Crystal Ball.

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