Month: September 2024

by David R. Leng

The Search for Braddock’s Lost Gold

Historical Thriller, Historical Fiction

Date Published: August 31, 2024

In 1755, British Major General Braddock led an army of 2,400 soldiers, including a young Colonel George Washington and Daniel Boone, to retake Fort Duquesne from the French and seize control of the American Frontier—The French & Indian War. Yet, carried by this formidable force was a treasure—gold to be used as payroll for troops and gifts to win over native allies. Its protection throughout the perilous journey, through steep mountains and dense wilderness, weighed heavily on the General’s mind.

Ever since The Battle of the Monongahela, where the French ambushed Braddock’s forces and mortally wounded him, Braddock’s puzzling orders for a hasty, complete retreat from an inferior force have driven rumors he desperately sought to recover the treasure he hid for its protection, but instead, took its location to his grave.

Over the centuries, legends swirled around Braddock’s lost gold, worth a fortune today. The tales of its hiding place, stretching the length of Braddock’s tedious and precarious march from Western Maryland to Southwestern Pennsylvania, have persisted.

Fast forward to today—Join Jack Sullivan and his companions in a heart-pounding quest as they decipher cryptic clues, brave treacherous traps, race against time, and battle aggressive adversaries. Will Jack’s bonds with his friends withstand the ultimate test, or will their pursuit of wealth cost them everything, including their lives?

About the Author

David R. Leng, known for his expertise in risk management and insurance, now ventures into the world of fiction with his latest historical thriller, Echoes of Fortune. With a distinguished career spanning over 30 years, David is the author of International #1 Best Sellers including “Insured to Fail” and “The 10 Laws of Insurance Attraction,” and has saved clients over $42 million in premiums and overcharges. As Executive Vice President and Partner of the Duncan Financial Group, David is celebrated for his innovative Risk Profile Improvement Process and has earned numerous accolades, including Advisor of the Year by the Institute of WorkComp Professionals. An avid contributor to industry publications, David’s passion extends beyond his professional achievements to include boating, skiing, woodworking, and supporting his local high school’s musical productions. His foray into historical thrillers reflects his deep storytelling skills and a lifelong commitment to engaging and captivating audiences.

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 Rerum Initium 

Historical Novel, Metaphysical

Date Published: July 29, 2024

Voyage through the serene Mediterranean as two souls unravel the enigma of ancient wisdom lost to the ages.

In the year 64 AD, two men embark on a fateful voyage from Corinth to Brundisium, destined for the ancient city of Herculaneum. As their boat cuts through the calm Mediterranean Sea, their conversations unveil the intricate thread of ancient mysteries, lost civilizations, and hidden truths. Amidst the rhythmic flow of the waves, they delve into tales of deception, moral decay, and the forgotten wisdom of ages past.

Their journey is into the depths of the human spirit. Through their dialogue, they confront the shadows that have long obscured mankind’s connection with the divine. In the midst of this spiritual quest, the light of knowledge begins to pierce the darkness, illuminating the path to a restored relationship with the cosmos.

With the breeze carrying whispers of ancient wisdom, their consciences are stirred towards a new enlightenment.

The Subtle Lines of Truth is a tale of transformation, where the past and present weave together to reveal a renewed spiritual awakening, guiding humanity towards a brighter, more harmonious future.

Join a timeless expedition into the heart of ancient wisdom. Get your copy today and rediscover the lost narratives that shaped humanity and continue to echo through the ages.

About the Author

Simone Maggi is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Holding a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and having completed executive programs, Simone’s career has spanned across continents, from Europe to Asia.

Beyond his technical acumen, Simone is recognized for his authentic leadership style and his ability to foster high-performing, cross-functional teams. His commitment to continual improvement and innovation has not only driven compliance but has also contributed to cost efficiencies and technological advancements within the organizations he has served.

With a rich background in multicultural environments and a deep understanding of both the operational and strategic aspects of quality management, Simone brings a unique perspective to his writing.

His debut book, The Subtle Lines of Truth, reflects his analytical mindset, critical thinking, and a profound curiosity about the human condition—traits that have also defined his successful career.

In The Subtle Lines of Truth, readers will find a narrative that blends his professional rigor with a passion for uncovering deeper truths, making it a compelling read for those who appreciate a meticulous and thought-provoking approach to storytelling.

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Atomica Book 1

by Heather McKenzie

Genre: YA SciFi Fantasy Romance  

 ATOMICA – BETWEEN SEA AND SKY, is a compelling saga of love, duty, and sacrifice set against the stunning backdrop of a lush tropical island— where the line between hero and villain blurs in the shadows of a forgotten world.  

Atomica – Between Sea and Sky

Atomica Book 1

by Heather McKenzie

Genre: YA SciFi Fantasy Romance  

 “Never judge based on appearances. Sometimes the most unassuming can be the deadliest.”

A compelling saga of love, duty, and sacrifice set against the stunning backdrop of a lush tropical island—where the line between hero and villain blurs in the shadows of a forgotten world…

In a land ravaged by ancient vendettas, nineteen-year-old Eva has vowed to protect Zoleya, a petite, blue-eyed girl with a powerful gift. But when a catastrophic shipwreck strands her on a mysterious tropical island and Zoleya disappears, Eva is forced to abandon her duty and form alliances with a group of castaways to survive. While facing the island’s perils and a corrupt band of Raiders intent on her capture, Eva fights to reclaim her title as Zoleya’s Guardian.

Kade Thorn, a hunter programmed to seek and destroy all remnants of forbidden technology, battles his opposing impulses. Bound by ancient markings etched into his skin that incite violence, he finds himself torn between blindly obeying his directive or pursuing a powerful attraction to Eva, knowing either choice will get him killed.

Forced to rely on each other, Eva and Kade seek refuge deep within the island’s jungle and become conflicted about where their loyalties lie. Will they find their way back to their predetermined paths or forge a new destiny together? The fate of Zoleya—the catalyst to either save the world or destroy it—hangs in the balance.

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 I am Canadian, born and raised in Alberta on a lovely acreage just outside of Edmonton to musical parents. I began my arts career as a musician, leaving home at the age of fifteen to play in a rock band, then went on to become a singer/songwriter. I wrote songs and told stories with melodies, lucky enough to tour Canada and record four studio albums, as well as work as a studio musician. I spent years singing my heart out. However, when I discovered the limitless creativity of novel writing, I shifted my focus to a literary career. My extraordinary experiences as a musician continue to fuel my writing. I am deeply inspired by art and profoundly humbled by the creativity of others. Creating is a fundamental part of my life, and expressing myself through storytelling is incredibly important to me. I strive to transport readers to different places or provide them with a companion for three hundred pages, impacting them as my favorite writers and artists have impacted me.

I like to write about deeply flawed characters with relatable struggles and how they react in extraordinary circumstances. The Rocky Mountains and the wonders of nature greatly inspire me, and I love to explore the juxtaposition of these settings with urban landscapes. My novels are characterized by action, adventure, lots of romance, and unexpected twists. I like to put my characters in unique settings and fully explore their motivations while drawing heavily on my personal experiences.

I am honored to be represented by Elizabeth Winick Rubinstein of McIntosh and Otis, one of the USA’s longest-running literary agencies, representing remarkable authors such as the late John Steinbeck and Harper Lee. As a ‘hybrid’ author, Elizabeth represents my adult works, while I represent my young adult works. I am determined not to limit myself to one specific genre and hope to follow in the footsteps of authors who have achieved success this way, as I value the artistic freedom it affords.

At present, I have four published novels; Serenade, Nocturne and Rhapsody, all which have achieved bestseller status in digital sales. My newest novel, Atomica: Between Sea and Sky, was just released on August 27, 2024, and is the first book in a new young adult fantasy series.

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Shadows of the Past Book 1

by Hayley Lawson

Genre: Horror

Nightmare Retreat

Shadows of the Past Book 1

by Hayley Lawson

Genre: Horror

Uncover the Secrets of Fear: Join the Nightmare Retreat by Clear Path Corporation

Clear Path Corporation (CPC) welcomes you to a serene weekend getaway at our secluded cabin in upstate New York. Join Nathan and Ethan Stone, along with their friends Ruby, Olivia, and Liam, as they embark on what promises to be a relaxing retreat. Appearances can be deceiving, however, and all is not as it seems. As their weekend begins, so does a new experiment in terror.

Before the group can settle in, they realize that something sinister is afoot. After a disturbing encounter at a local convenience store, their cabin has mysteriously disappeared, along with the road. As they hike through the fading light toward their destination, an ominous symbol carved into a tree seems to warn of something strange to come. Follow along as their tranquil escape devolves into a harrowing ordeal.

Clear Path Corporation’s scientists have meticulously orchestrated every chilling detail to challenge the subjects’ resolve and sanity. CPC’s patented immersive experience will push the group to its limits, testing their resilience when facing old fears and unearthing new terrors. Will they decipher the dark secrets we’ve woven into the very fabric of the forest, or will they succumb to the precisely crafted horrors that await them?

Join us for the CPC Nightmare Retreat Experience, where ingenuity, loyalty, and the unyielding will to survive are put to the ultimate test. Are you ready to confront the unknown and explore the limits of fear?

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Meditations on Reality and Spirituality from a Doctor, a Patient, a Scientist, and a Reluctant Believer

Nonfiction

Date Published: June 29, 2024

Written from the perspective of a doctor and scientist, Everything that I Know About the Universe is a selection of essays explaining why we need to rethink some of our basic assumptions about science and theology and how the two fields of thought can coexist. The need to ask where we came from and why we’re here is a fundamental part of being human. This text seeks to take those two questions and reframe them to show how they can be scientifically answered, but spiritually informed, with appeals made to evolutionary biology, quantum mechanics, cosmology, and large number theory. Along the way, the author lays out definitions for the mind, consciousness, and spirituality, and shows that even if we can’t have definitive answers to the big existential questions of life, asking those questions is one of the most important things that we can do. The essays also delve into some of the most important critiques of traditional religious and scientific perspectives on the universe.

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 Children’s Book

Date Published: July 30, 2024

Join Dara the Panda on an adventurous pirate quest where the true riches are the bonds of friendship and fun!

Ahoy, little adventurers! Meet Dara, the imaginative panda who dreams of being a pirate. Wearing her striped shirt, pink bow, and red skirt, Dara sets sail with her friends—Mike the monkey, Tao the tiger, and Lulu the colorful bird—on a thrilling treasure hunt. As they explore leafy forests and rocky rivers, they encounter exciting surprises and new friends along the way.

As Dara and her crew brave storms and meet a friendly pirate crew, they discover that the real treasure isn’t gold or jewels but the joy of friendship and the fun they share. With bravery and camaraderie, Dara and her friends overcome the storm’s fury and find that the greatest rewards come from the friendships they build and the adventures they share.

Adventure awaits in every treasure hunt. Get your copy today and follow Dara the Panda on an imaginative adventure as she sets sail on a pirate quest in her latest tale!

About the Author

As a child with a vast imagination, Xiao spent countless hours creating new worlds and playful adventures in her backyard. Now, she channels those experiences and her creative spirit into writing engaging stories for young children. With a happy smile and a pen dancing across the pages, Xiao brings new characters to life, hoping to encourage children to use their own imaginations and creativity while learning about friendship, determination, and kindness.

When Xiao isn’t dreaming up new adventures for her characters, she happily tends her flowers, learns to sew, or plays outside with her own little bundles of joy. Join Xiao on many journeys through the wonder of words and spark children’s imaginations everywhere!

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Lyrical Interludes Book 3

by Claire Davon

Genre: Contemporary Romance  

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Lyrical Interludes Book 3

by Claire Davon

Genre: Contemporary Romance  

 From a young age, aspiring musician Jessica Baker has made it a point to never rely on anyone other than herself. After all, in her experience, people, along with success, are both fleeting. However, when Kai Halara joins her tour, all of her preconceived notions are demolished.

Kai is a failure in the eyes of his industry. Intending to use Jessica’s tour as a distraction while he determines his next move, he’s soon at war with himself. His mind tells him to stay away, but his heart—and body—demand the opposite.

Can their happiness survive when misunderstandings collide with electric attraction, and past drama resurges to threaten to destroy all they have created?

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Claire can’t remember a time when writing wasn’t part of her life. Growing up, she used to write stories with her friends. As a teenager she started out reading fantasy and science fiction, but her diet quickly changed to romance and happily-ever-after’s. A native of Massachusetts and cold weather, she left all that behind to move to the sun and fun of California, but has always lived no more than twenty miles from the ocean.

In college she studied acting with a minor in creative writing. In hindsight she should have flipped course studies. Before she was published, she sold books on eBay and discovered some of her favorite authors by sampling the goods, which was the perfect solution. Claire has many book-irons in the fire, most notably her urban fantasy series, The Elementals’ Challenge series, but writes contemporary and shifter romances as well as.

While she’s not a movie mogul or actor, she does work in the film industry with her office firmly situated in the 90210 district of Hollywood. Prone to breaking out into song, she is quick on feet and just as quick with snappy dialogue. In addition to writing she does animal rescue, reads, and goes to movies. She loves to hear from fans, so feel free to drop her a line.

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by Bonnie Traymore

Genre: Spicy Suspense Thriller

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A Little Getaway

by Bonnie Traymore

Genre: Spicy Suspense Thriller

  

A little getaway takes a deadly turn for Morgan and Kyle Murphy in this spicy suspense thriller about a marriage filled with passion, secrets, and suspicions.

Morgan Murphy has always longed for a romance for the ages. And she’s found it with husband Kyle Murphy—until their spicy marriage suddenly starts to cool off.

Is Kyle preoccupied and distant because of a problem with his development project? Or is it something worse? Could Kyle Murphy be…cheating? He’s hiding something, that’s for sure. And Morgan’s determined to find out what it is.

With the help of gal pal Carla Flores, Morgan tracks her husband’s movements, and the signs increasingly point to infidelity, the ultimate sin in Morgan’s book. When Kyle increases their life insurance and surprises her with a weekend getaway to get their mojo back, she goes on the offensive and hatches a plan to make him come clean about what’s been going on.

But before she can pull it off, Morgan’s attacked and nearly kidnapped, and Kyle vanishes from the resort without a trace. With no clue as to who took Kyle or why, she’s not sure who is the biggest threat: the shady investor he owes money to, the police, or the guys she hired to teach Kyle a lesson. With the clock ticking, she needs to find out soon.

Before they come for her, too.

For fans of Liv Constantine, Kimberly Belle, Jeneva Rose, Kaira Rouda, Freida McFadden, and Daniel Hurst.

“Edge of the seat suspense in this riveting thriller about a husband and wife hiding deadly secrets from each other that will keep you guessing all the way to the explosive ending. Another winner for Bonnie Traymore!” — R.G. Belsky, author of the award-winning Clare Carlson series

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Bonnie Traymore is the award-winning, Amazon best selling author of page-turner mystery/thrillers that hit close to home. Her books feature strong but relatable female protagonists. The plots explore difficult topics such as jealousy, infidelity, murder, and the impact of psychological disorders, but she also includes bits of romance and humor to lighten the mood from time to time. She’s an active status member of International Thriller Writers and Mystery Writers of America.

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by Debra Daugherty

 Children’s Book

Date Published: September 3, 2024

Publisher: Everimagine Books (Harbor Lane Books, LLC)

Bella wants to be a clown, but she’s a cow! Rooster, Pig, and Horse laugh when Bella tells them her dream, so she sneaks away to join the circus. Bella proves to the clowns she is moo-larious, and they welcome her into their act. As the star of the show, Bella should be happy, but she misses her friends on the farm. Will she choose circus stardom, or her farm-animal friends?

About the Author

Debra Daugherty is a Central Illinois author and a member of SCBWI, the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.

Debra’s publishing credits include Calamity Cat (2013, MeeGenius/HMH); The Dragon’s Ring (2016, Clean Reads); The Memory Jar (2023, Young Dragons); Cows Can’t Be Clowns (2024, Harbor Lane Books/EverImagine Books), two children’s stories in Guardian Angel Kid’s e-zine; three articles in SCBWI-Illinois Prairie Wind magazine, and a short story in an anthology, Adventures on the Go, Book 2, (2021, Offbeat Reads). Her short story, Heart of Stone, won first place in a writing contest in 2015.

Debra began writing children’s stories for her nieces and nephews when they were young. Now their children read her books.

When not writing or reading, Debra enjoys exploring flea markets, visiting local museums and historical sights, and playing ball with her pup nephew Elmer, her brother’s dachshund, when he visits from Texas.

Something most people don’t know about Debra – she’s kissed the Blarney Stone.

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