A cost for every action, and a price for every deed. The Historical Writers’ Forum proudly presents seven stories of Crime and Punishment, from across the ages. From an anchoress to a war hero; from Italy to Missouri; this anthology has a story for everyone. Included stories are: The Ignoble Defence by Virginia Crow Agatha’s Eyes by Rachel Aanstad A Pact Fulfilled by Eleanor Swift-Hook Carte de Viste by Ronan Beckman A Dish Served Cold by Brenda W. Clough Shadows of the Adria

When an Italian bride witnesses an accidental death three days before her Christmas Eve wedding, can she ferret out if the victim fell by accident or by design before her Castle of Love wedding turns into happily-never-after? Padua, Italy 1897. Upon arriving at her fiancé's ancestral home, Renata Bombonatti witnesses a man falling from the castle's tower to his death. But suspicion is cast when the body vanishes. Add to that, her fiancé Placido has gone missing, her parents a

For fans of “The Lottery” and The Hunger Games, this novel set in a small town with a sinister tradition is chilling in the best possible way. Welcome to Curdle Creek, a place just dying to make you feel at home. Osira, a forty-five-year-old widow, is an obedient follower of the strict conventions of Curdle Creek, an all-Black town in rural America stuck in the past and governed by a tradition of ominous rituals. Osira is considered blessed, but her luck changes when her chil

If you are looking for inspiration, this book is for you! On the following pages, Lt. Colonel John J. McBrearty presents selections of his original inspirational quotations, book synopses, book reviews, and book BLURBS. What makes this literature different is that they are all original creations from a retired career military officer who possesses worldly insights that few of us could ever achieve or even imagine. It is a foregone conclusion that you cannot help but be inspir

Lance Tallbear Book 2 The Sonoran Desert of Arizona becomes the resting place for the rotting body of an undercover FBI agent. Smuggling drugs and illegals across the border has become a game with no rules. It’s a treacherous place where fools and losers often pay with their lives. It’s a play board filled with ruthless players whose hearts are as cold as the gold they pursue. Brad Hanley, FBI Director of Border control, fears there is a traitor in his task force and turns to

Stay Awhile Longer: More Scenes from Temecula Valley is Book 2 of a two-volume anthology. Thematically set in the bucolic Temecula Valley area of Southern California, this compilation of multi-genre short stories are paired with full-color illustrations by local artists. While showcasing the prodigious talent of over thirty Temecula Valley creatives, this book also reveals more: visions of history and ghost stories, the desperation and desires of today's inhabitants, and even

How do you publish a book? That is the $10 million question, and we could literally have the $10 million answer within these pages. What will you take away from this book? My theories have proven themselves with an accomplished track record. I want to share that knowledge with you. In this book, I discuss what I did on the road to writing and publishing my first book, my second book, my third book, and so forth. My simple yet effective secrets to literary success are discusse

AFTER TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF MARRIAGE, HE LEFT HER WITH NOTHING BUT LOSS & BETRAYAL Lisa Montgomery thought her marriage a happy one, but after her husband succumbs to a fatal illness, she discovers his secret post office box. BEYOND the ABYSS shares a widow's struggle through loss, betrayal, and bitterness. In her search for answers, she finds something unexpected and unwanted - a growing attraction to a retired fire chief. When he pursues her with a passion that melts her icy

A Collection of Poems by A Passionate Heart

Tommy Turtle loves his daily walks, but begins to feel like they’re missing something… Speed! One day, he finds an old skateboard, and all his dreams come true—or so he thinks. Tommy whizzes by Rabbit, who was once much faster than him! But he also zooms by the friends and neighbors he used to stop and talk with. While he loves speeding through the streets, Tommy begins to realize he misses his old way of life. Join along with Tommy Turtle on this ride, and discover the true

Chronicles of Xandavier Book 1

The Advocate's Phantom is Book 16 of The Advocate Series. Join Sabre and JP as they solve the mystery of the phantom crime.