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In the fictionalized colonial world of New England, Hugh Page, a rebel leader known as "The Soldier of the Universe," fights against the oppressive forces of the Viceregal government. But as his rebellion grows in scope and brutality, Hugh questions whether his ideals have made him any different from the tyrants he opposes.Narrated by a cast of eccentric characters—a harlequin, a pickpocket, a poet, and an idle artist—the story unfolds with humor, chaos, and a touch of surrealism. These unreliable storytellers recount Hugh's daring exploits, from his Robin Hood-like raids to his eventual philosophical reckoning, blending satire and mythology with moments of profound humanity.As Hugh's jo...

Flim Flam is the fourth novel in Carl Schmidt’s Jesse Thorpe Mystery Series, set in Maine. The story follows private investigator Jesse Thorpe as he investigates the murder of Scott Decker, a young entrepreneur from the Lewiston area, who is found dead in his home, with a trove of gold bars missing from his wall safe. Scott’s former high school sweetheart hires Jesse to uncover the truth behind his death.Witnesses suggest that Scott may have made his fortune in the opioid trade, but his family and closest friends insist that can’t be true. Suspects abound, including Scott’s ex-wife, his business partner, and several associates from a local militia. Jesse’s investigation spans six y...

Redbone is the third novel in Carl Schmidt’s Jesse Thorpe Mystery Series, set in Maine. The story follows private investigator Jesse Thorpe as he investigates the death of Julio Redbone, who, after serving eight years in prison for a minor offense, receives a gubernatorial pardon but dies a month later from a lethal dose of potassium cyanide.While the Portland police consider it a probable suicide, Julio’s mother, Juanita, believes otherwise and hires Jesse to uncover the truth. As Jesse delves deeper, he uncovers a network of violent criminals in high places. The novel is noted for its intricate detective work, forensic details, and witty dialogue, bringing to life the local charm of Ma...

Leadership in the River: Obeying God in Our LeadershipNarrated by Chris WalshEmbark on a transformative journey into the heart of leadership as seen through the lens of unwavering faith and divine guidance. Chris Walsh's "Leadership in the River" is a powerful collection of motivational insights, biblical wisdom, and practical strategies for leaders in business, ministry, and beyond. With its roots deeply planted in scripture and its vision aimed at the challenges of modern leadership, this audiobook offers timeless principles that will inspire you to lead with integrity, humility, and a spirit of service.From uncovering the spiritual roots of prosperity and teamwork to tackling adversity an...

A Priestly Affair is the second novel in Carl Schmidt’s Jesse Thorpe Mystery Series. Set in Maine, the story follows private investigator Jesse Thorpe as he is hired by Monsignor Francis O’Reilly to locate his three-year-old daughter, Evelyn, conceived during a one-time encounter with a parishioner, Nicole Levesque. Despite confirming his paternity through DNA testing, the monsignor has never met his daughter and has been paying annual child support without any contact.As Jesse delves into the case, he discovers that Nicole is part of an organized group of con artists who use deception and threats to maintain their schemes. The investigation takes a darker turn when another paternity vic...

Dead Down East is the first novel in the Jesse Thorpe Mystery Series by Carl Schmidt. Set in Maine, the story follows Jesse, a multifaceted character who juggles roles as a carpenter, musician, and private investigator. His tranquil fishing trip is abruptly interrupted by a distress call from Cynthia Dumais, a former client entangled in the assassination of Maine’s governor, William Lavoilette.As Jesse delves into the investigation, he uncovers a web of intrigue involving the governor’s numerous affairs, each presenting potential motives for murder. With the assistance of his eclectic group of friends—including bandmates, a psychic, and his assertive girlfriend, Angele Boucher—Jesse ...

Abby O’Malley’s world was shattered when she discovered a grandfather she’d never known had passed away. In his will, he bequeathed her O’Malley Island, making her an instant, and unexpectedly wealthy, heiress.

Trent Winthrop, the estate manager of her grandfather’s vast holdings, had vowed to protect Abby’s inheritance—and it was only then that he learned of her existence. When they finally meet, sparks fly between them. Trent, devoted to his promise, must shield Abby from the looming threats on the island, all while dealing with a woman who is dangerously fixated on him.

 

“The suspenseful and action-packed first book in the Shards Trilogy by Jason Gabriel.”In a world on the brink of annihilation, three fates intertwine in a tale of power and destiny. The Descendant, the first book of the epic fantasy trilogy, thrusts you into a land threatened by evil where the past refuses to stay buried.Tanyl, an elf haunted by betrayal, carries the weight of an impossible mission entrusted to him by his queen. Auriane, a warrior of unmatched skill, seeks the solace of death to escape her tortured memories. And Brandt, the prophesied descendant, holds the world's fate in his hands but is shattered by his own inner demons.As an ancient enemy rises from the ashes, these t...

“Ismarus” is a historical fiction named after the protagonist, and the context of the novel is the ancient Thrace, around 300 BC. From the very beginning, the clash between the protagonist and the antagonist has been portrayed with a clear understanding of the mechanics behind this clash of interest. Tegrios is a despotic king who has a son named Ismarus and a nephew named Eumoplus. Tegrios loves both. However, because of his poor judgment, he ends up favoring his beloved nephew against his own son. Though Tegrios was short sighted, the same cannot be attributed to his queen Calysto. In this novel, Calysto has been portrayed as the voice of reason and benevolence. In the protagonist’s ...

The story takes place hundred and fifty years ago on a distant island in the Atlantic. Family feud with his father has convinced Sheldon to relocate on a distant island in the North Atlantic. Sheldon and his family are newcomers on the small French island off the coast of Morocco. From being a carpenter, Sheldon transforms himself into a respectable rancher and entrepreneur. Though an Englishman, he manages to befriend the predominantly French inhabitants of the island. The small island is run by an egoistic Frenchman named Jean Dominique. He keeps the residents of the island happy with the wealth acquired from a pirate chief. The Mayor brings in a French opera team for the Carnival which is...

Ria hails from a dysfunctional Hungarian family that relocates to Dubai in the 1980s, escaping the communist era. She recounts her adventure-filled life story through the eyes of her higher self, reflecting on the past with wisdom.After her family splits apart, she ends up in a Hungarian dormitory in a small town, where she mingles with like-minded, lost souls. Together, they form their own rules and grow up as anarchists.Growing up in a multicultural environment infused with luxury and the remnants of a world transitioning from communism, she struggles for a long time to find her true identity.Her spiritual evolution starts with a strange calling to follow her inner voice, leading her to co...

The world has entered an age of robots and humanoids. The tech giant Space Race has erected a structure, eighty miles tall, to lift the elenauts (Elevated Astronauts) to the lower orbit, instead of using the conventional launch vehicles. This is about changing the rules of the game to travel beyond the solar system. The goal is to build a platform in space which could be used to build the kind of space vehicles needed to travel to the nearest constellation. Hence, Space Race has assembled and trained a dedicated team. The team consists of humans and android robots. The field is ready for inter-stellar journeys, but Cindy and Trevor are not sure where the journey will take them. Cindy and her...

The hilarious and heartwarming debut from writer-illustrator Max Gallagher. Fans of Julia Donaldson and Rachel Bright will love Captain Toe Beard!

'I was so impressed by its originality and fresh approach to a father/daughter relationship. Honestly, I've been in publishing for an awfully long time, and this really was brand shiny new.' - Arabella Stein, award-nominated children's literary agent.

Captain Toe Beard is the world's scariest pirate. But, on board his boat, he is hiding a secret! Join him on the high seas for a story that will warm your heart!

This hilarious and affirming story of identity and learning to be yourself is told through a father-daughter relationship on a pirate ship.

Of Word and Verse Converse, basic instructions before leaving earth, is a book about finding meaning and returning it to our words and verses through shared passion and romance for all things which embody life and love which have been without justice, and romance for so long.Writing needs to be meaningful.  This doesn't mean one genre has more value than another.  Simply, we have forgotten the importance of speaking properly to one another.  If words and verses, as I find them currently, meaning lost, are put out for those in a romance with words to enjoy,  then the verses and words we indulge in become meaningless because the words within the verse are not...

“Ismarus” is a historical fiction named after the protagonist, and the context of the novel is the ancient Thrace, around 300 BC. From the very beginning, the clash between the protagonist and the antagonist has been portrayed with a clear understanding of the mechanics behind this clash of interest. Tegrios is a despotic king who has a son named Ismarus and a nephew named Eumoplus. Tegrios loves both. However, because of his poor judgment, he ends up favoring his beloved nephew against his own son. Though Tegrios was short sighted, the same cannot be attributed to his queen Calysto. In this novel, Calysto has been portrayed as the voice of reason and benevolence. In the protagonist’s ...

The story takes place hundred and fifty years ago on a distant island in the Atlantic. Family feud with his father has convinced Sheldon to relocate on a distant island in the North Atlantic. Sheldon and his family are newcomers on the small French island off the coast of Morocco. From being a carpenter, Sheldon transforms himself into a respectable rancher and entrepreneur. Though an Englishman, he manages to befriend the predominantly French inhabitants of the island. The small island is run by an egoistic Frenchman named Jean Dominique. He keeps the residents of the island happy with the wealth acquired from a pirate chief. The Mayor brings in a French opera team for the Carnival which is...

In "The Homeless Diaries: Tales of a Broken Man," Siya Mchunu delivers a raw and gripping exploration of toxic masculinity in 21st-century South Africa. Follow the harrowing journey of Wolfgang Storm, a man lost in the shadows of his fractured identity. Torn between his Zulu heritage and the harsh realities of a society marked by intricate dynamics of race, class, and gender, Wolf meanders through life seeking an elusive sense of belonging. His relentless pursuit of female validation leads him into the darkest corners of existence, where happiness is a fleeting mirage. Through vivid storytelling and unflinching honesty, Mchunu invites readers to delve into a world where vulnerability and str...

The world has entered an age of robots and humanoids. The tech giant Space Race has erected a structure, eighty miles tall, to lift the elenauts (Elevated Astronauts) to the lower orbit, instead of using the conventional launch vehicles. This is about changing the rules of the game to travel beyond the solar system. The goal is to build a platform in space which could be used to build the kind of space vehicles needed to travel to the nearest constellation. Hence, Space Race has assembled and trained a dedicated team. The team consists of humans and android robots. The field is ready for inter-stellar journeys, but Cindy and Trevor are not sure where the journey will take them. Cindy and her...

"This eclectic selection of pieces penned by the author Alex Pearl, won't fail to move and amuse. Many originally appeared on his website as well as the pages of The Huffington Post. This new updated edition includes more recent articles and is fully illustrated. Whether conveying the eccentricities of village cricket, the quirkiness of British advertising, or the surprising hospitality of hotels in North Korea, Pearl's prose will draw you in and leave you wanting to come back for more."
Hugh Salmon, playwright and co-founder of Lovereading.co.uk

Award-Winner, 2022 Readers Choice Award in the YA/MG Category!Do you believe in black holes, wormholes, wrinkles in time? Are you interested in space travel and alien encounters that lead to amazing adventures? If not, do not open this book. If yes, get ready for a fun-filled adventure to thrill your imagination.Fifth-graders Hawk and his best friend Matt are fascinated by outer space and its mysteries. They even have their very own space-club. Little do the boys know that they are about to get a closer look at other galaxies and universes beyond their wildest imaginations. A radio left behind by Hawk’s grandfather opens a wormhole to outerspace – one through which the two fifth-graders ...

On an average Sunday morning in 2004, a newspaper article caught my eye and immediately took me hurtling back to 1977 to events which had seemed so innocent at the time, but which turned out to be anything but. 

My 13th year was one of the most eventful of my life, (and that's saying something) ...... 

I nearly died, my best friend nearly died, I became a man and........................I went to Switzerland!

In a vibrant orchard, two cherry twins named Rosie and Berry are always competing to see who is better. Rosie prides herself on being a top student, while Berry is passionate about sports. Their constant rivalry, from school achievements to athletic prowess, often leads to arguments.However, during the annual Fruit Festival, both twins realize that their focus on competition has made them overlook the joy of participating and celebrating their unique talents.The story teaches the importance of appreciating and valuing each other's unique strengths and talents. It highlights that competition is less important than cooperation and support, and true happiness comes from embracing individuality ...

Following his adventures in America graphically depicted in his second true story, FIVE WEEKS, David takes us again to the USA, but this time on a trip to New York where once again you will become immersed in the tension as you find yourself walking side by side with him while he attempts to make his dreams come true. 

24 Hours In New York is a story of life, dreams and reaching for the stars, but will his dreams become a reality? 

Will he fulfill all that he desires.........? 
 

'I love aliens' is a funny and entertaining rhyming adventure for little humans.

Featuring every kind of alien imaginable, they'll be torn by which ones they love the most.

'Tall ones, short ones, floating up the wall ones.'

Kids will love the characters, the colours, the quirkiness of the rhymes. It's an illustrated picture book that will capture their attention and imagination, time after time. And one they can join in with as they take in all that extraterrestrial visual magic.

Incipere Award winner (2021) - First Place, Children's Category!What happens when you have an active wormhole in your garage? Hawk finds out when he invites the new girl Celeste to the space club. The Black Hole Radio summons them down the hyperspace highway.... all the way to Pooponic's moon, Bilaluna, which is inhabited by giant cyborg insects! Mutated Earth insects - but how did they get there? And how can they stop the climate disaster that forced them to leave Pooponic from destroying their beautiful new home on Bilaluna?Join Hawk, Matt and Celeste on another intergalactic adventure as they are carried over the treetops by giant cyborg flies, race on the backs of cyborg roaches through ...

Stay tuned for another fantastic episode of Black Hole Radio – Ka’Azula!Fifth-graders Hawk, Matt and Celeste have been given special gifts by the amazing aliens they’ve met so far on their intergalactic adventures. ESP and telekinesis come in handy when they are transported to the racist planet, Ka’Azula, where only blue skin is accepted. They have an action-packed adventure in a matrix-type video game with azulanimals and azulizards and a tricky escape room finale. With help from a sweet, red-skinned alien named Teal, they prove that what counts is not outside skin color but what's on the inside. But does Matt now understand what his father’s family has to endure on Planet Earth?�...