Greg Alldredge

Kelly Artieri

L Lee Kane

Who knew death could be so eclectic? Relish this mesmerizing murder mystery mash-up of short stories. Murder and mystery have been the staple of literature and films for years. This anthology of short stories will thrill and entertain you. Some will also make you laugh out loud. Others will stop and make you think. Think of this murder mystery short story anthology as a book version of appetisers or starters, hors d'oeuvre, meze, or antipasti. It can be read as fillers between books or, as is the case in some countries, as a bookish meze - in its own right. There's murder mystery styles and locations to suit all tastes: detective fiction, serial killers, scifi, histfic, England, Los Angeles, San Francisco, The Great Lakes, Las Vegas, the Nevada desert, Mexico and more in an exquisite exposition of the art of short story telling. These stories come from an international cast of authors; some with bestselling books, others are emerging or new talents. Their roots, cultures, and life experiences are as diverse as their writing styles. But one thing binds them together: they know how to tell a story. The ten authors who have contributed to the anthology are: Stephen Bentley Greg Alldredge Kelly Artieri Robbie Cheadle Michael Spinelli L. Lee Kane Kay Castaneda Aly Locatelli Justin Bauer Posthumously by 'G' The stories include the 2019 SIA Award-Winning Murder Mystery Short Story 'The Rose Slayer' by Stephen Bentley. Each author introduces his or her stories and the theme that lays behind them. By the time you finish the book, you will agree the result is a mesmerising murder mystery mash-up. Get it now.

An Anthology of Murder Mystery Short Stories

Death Among Us

Some monsters are still human. In a magical 1899 San Francisco, the new millennium is quickly approaching. Of course, new inventions happen every day, some wondrous, some mundane while the streets produce a new murder every night. Set against this backdrop a debutante goes missing, and socialite Helena Brandywine takes it upon herself, along with her trusted manservant, to discover what happened. Did the woman run afoul of the Tongs in Chinatown? What horrors might she have exposed? Discover this Gilded Age while Helena uncovers her family’s secrets. The good and evil, where danger lurks around every corner. Can Helena Brandywine be prepared for the monsters she will uncover? Come search for the, Pretty Waiter Girls.

A Helena Brandywine Adventure

Pretty Waiter Girls

The Second Helena Brandywine Adventure Some things are worse than death. Helena Brandywine had what many would consider an idyllic, pampered life during the Gilded Age in San Francisco. But after discovering ugly truths about her family and community, she found the estate and trappings of wealth a Gilded Cage, from which she broke free to search for her parents. Old foes lurk behind every corner while new forces line up against her. An immortal dragon she accidentally released continues to harass her. Unsure who she can trust, she expects betrayal amongst her closest allies. Who are the shadowy figures set against her? Will Helena be able to rescue her parents? Will she die trying? Or worse, end up in an insane asylum? Don’t miss Fire Under the Mountain, the second of the Helena Brandywine Series by Greg Alldredge, if you like Adventure and Fantasy with a strong female hero, then this Young Adult Steampunk novel will have you turning the pages! Come check it out!

Fire Under the Mountain

The Third Helena Brandywine Adventure Dreaming the Impossible. Helena Brandywine has discovered the location of the final item needed to complete Mister Wizards Airship. However, the Count Stroganov and his minions are nearby, waiting to get their hands on the ships secrets. She desperately needs to finish the Airship so she can escape the city and the accusations of her being a dangerous murdering witch. If she fails to leave; San Francisco has planned an extended stay in the local insane asylum. A mysterious man is chasing her, an ancient dragon is teaching her, and a new evil has entered the world from her bed. What can possibly go right? Don’t miss Gravity Hill, the Third installment of the Brandywine Series by Greg Alldredge. If you like Adventure and Fantasy with a strong female lead, then this Young Adult Steampunk novel will have you turning the pages! Come check it out!

Gravity Hill

Gilding is only so thick. Helena escaped the city, chased out by those that wanted to control her. Now she is on the run across the country, many of her friends falling to the side as she fled, her home in flames. She must regroup and discover the mystery of what her parents sought and why they disappeared. Old enemies dog her progress, willing to risk everything to stop her. New allies will help in her quest. Will Helena discover the truth? Don’t miss Saint Augustine, the fourth installment of the Brandywine Series by Greg Alldredge. If you like Adventure and Fantasy with a strong female lead, then this Young Adult Steampunk novel will have you turning the pages!

Saint Augustine

Stephen Bentley

Kay Castaneda

Robbie Cheadle

Michael Spinelli

L. Lee Kane

Justin Bauer

Aly Locatelli

Who knew death could be so eclectic? Relish this mesmerizing murder mystery mash-up of short stories. Murder and mystery have been the staple of literature and films for years. This anthology of short stories will thrill and entertain you. Some will also make you laugh out loud. Others will stop and make you think. Think of this murder mystery short story anthology as a book version of appetizers or starters, hors d'oeuvre, meze, or antipasti. It can be read as fillers between books or, as is the case in some countries, as a bookish meze - in its own right. There's murder mystery styles and locations to suit all tastes: detective fiction, serial killers, scifi, histfic, England, Los Angeles, San Francisco, The Great Lakes, Las Vegas, the Nevada desert, Mexico and more in an exquisite exposition of the art of short story telling. These stories come from an international cast of ten authors; some with bestselling books, others are emerging or new talents. Their roots, cultures, and life experiences are as diverse as their writing styles. But one thing binds them together: they know how to tell a story. The ten authors who have contributed to the anthology are: Stephen Bentley Greg Alldredge Kelly Artieri Robbie Cheadle Michael Spinelli L. Lee Kane Kay Castaneda Aly Locatelli Justin Bauer Posthumously by 'G' The stories include the 2019 SIA Award-Winning Murder Mystery Short Story 'The Rose Slayer' by Stephen Bentley. Each author introduces his or her stories and the theme that lays behind them. By the time you finish the book, you will agree the result is a mesmerizing murder mystery mash-up. Get it now.

Vivere la vita di un cane. Aggiustatori, così li chiamano, un gruppo di essere soprannaturali che contribuiscono a mantenere il mio in cui vivono pacifico. Le cose si rompono, e loro le aggiustano. Lucky è un Aggiustatore immortale, ma cosa accade quando gli Immortali iniziano ad apparire morti? Lucky e Morte devono scoprire cosa sta accadendo agli Aggiustatori prima che il mondo a loro conosciuto sfoci nel caos. Senza un paradiso o un inferno a cui riferirsi, chi si cela dietro quest’ultimo disastro? Leggete Cobe II: Il Percorso Leggermente Tortuoso verso il Nulla, per apprendere il destino di Lucky.

Il Percorso Leggermente Tortuoso verso il Nulla

Cobe II

Um caminho ligeiramente tortuoso para nenhum dos dois O infeliz imortal trabalha para descobrir como outros seres eternos estão fazendo o impossível ... morrendo. Vivendo a vida de um cachorro. Fixers, é assim que são chamados, um grupo de seres sobrenaturais que mantêm o mundo em que vivem funcionando. Coisas quebram, eles consertam. Lucky é um Fixer Immortal, mas o que acontece quando Immortals começam a aparecer mortos? Lucky e Death precisam descobrir o que está acontecendo com os Fixers antes que o mundo como eles sabem que termina em caos. Sem céu ou inferno para falar, quem poderia estar por trás dessa bagunça? Leia Cobe II: O caminho ligeiramente tortuoso para nenhum dos dois para saber o destino de Lucky

O caminho ligeiramente tortuoso para Nenhum

Magic comes at a price The fighting for the island of Shakopee has ended. Now comes the battle for the hearts and minds of the citizens of Perdition. As the eldest daughter, Hope was never in line for a leadership position within her father’s citadel. He would rather have his insane son rule over a competent woman. This would not stand for Hope. She would do anything and sacrifice anyone to gain that which she desired most, power and the right to rule Perdition as Queen. The conflict between Zar and Perdition is settled, but attacks continue against Perdition’s neighbor to the south. Everyone assumes the pirates that ply the waters are upset over Zar’s policies and will do anything to stop the Mayor. From this chaos, there is profit to make and influence to trade. Hope looks for any chance to better her position. The city-states work hard to bring stability to their islands as outside forces work to undermine the status quo. Who is attacking from the south? What drives the rain and the southern wind? Is magic and the old ones making a comeback on the surface of the islands? All these questions - and more - will answer themselves as we delve deeper into the dark fantasy world of The Fractured Lands, and as we’re drawn towards the thrilling conclusion of this stunning work of immersive fiction. Power is seized by the bold. No one’s life is safe when raw ambition motivates a leader. In the islands of Fractured Lands dark forces draw ready for battle. The end is near, yet few sees it coming. Only those able to adapt quickly will survive the coming storm. In Fractured Loyalties, author Greg Alldredge takes us into a bold new heart of dark fantasy and leaves us shaken, thrilled, and eager for more. For fans of Game of Thrones, this third book in an epic fantasy series is guaranteed to get the mind racing and the heart pumping and is sure to grip readers from the first fantastical page to the last.

A Dark Fantasy

Fractured Loyalties

The dead rarely remain buried... Why did Morgan let the elves lead her into such a dangerous place? She knew little of the Labyrinth, except it was the breeding ground for the monsters that terrorized the surface. With Necromancer’s ravaging her Empire, Morgan must seek out friends and allies at every turn, or at least that’s what her father’s ghost demanded. Can Morgan escape the darkness alive? Will she ever regain the imperial throne? Follow Morgan as the quest takes her company of adventurers into unearthed territory. Read the second book in the Lilliehaven Series to learn her fate and that of the strange land Morgan calls home. The intrigue and suspense will pull you in as the adventure unfolds. Get it now.

Morgan’s Tale Book Two

Labyrinth

Creatures, Monsters, and Madmen... who’s a woman to trust? Fearing for her freedom and life, Helena escaped her estate in San Francisco. Branded a witch, her neighbors and peers turned on her with torches and pitchforks. To hell with them all. Now in the air, she is driven to find any clues that lead to her parents. Her only hope the mysterious Mister Nobody and The Draco Society. Unfortunately, unnamed forces purse across North America. Russians stalk her every move. Many false friends have fallen. Can she trust new comrades? Will Helena find safety? Read the second trilogy in the Helena Brandywine series, The Draco Society now.

The Draco Society Trilogy

The rise of old magic. Saunders Coleson, a priest of the First Son, is lost in the endless darkness of the underworld. The sunlight and warmth from the temple in Abaraka a distance memory, now his world revolves around staying alive against the monstrous creatures that inhabit the tunnels under the shard. His new discoveries, the many dangers, and wonders beneath the island will be gone if he can’t find his way to safety. A junior member of the temple’s archives should never face such peril. Who built the labyrinth of tunnels under his city? What creatures might call this black hell home? If Coleson can find a way in, might, the monsters find a way out? All these questions - and more - will answer themselves as we delve deeper into the dark fantasy world of The Fractured Lands, and as we’re drawn towards the thrilling conclusion of this stunning work of immersive fiction. Walking through life lost is no way for a man to travel. In the islands of Fractured Lands, an undiscovered country lies just below the surface. Something drives the monsters from the dark tunnels to attack the sunlight world. Only the quick will survive the onslaught. In Fractured Spirits, author Greg Alldredge takes us into a bold new heart of dark fantasy and leaves us shaken, thrilled, and eager for more. For fans of Game of Thrones, this fourth book in an epic fantasy series is guaranteed to get the mind racing and the heart pumping and is sure to grip readers from the first fantastical page to the last.

Fractured Spirits

Beware the Blood Moon. Exiled, Thaddeus only wants to return to his beloved Venice. His body rebels against him, food and sleep linger just out of reach. The mountains outside Trieste is no place for a sane man to travel, especially in winter. Strange creatures haunt these lonesome vales and crags, ready to snuff out a man’s flame. What strange powers are being summoned to do evil? Can the inquisitor keep from strangling his traveling companion before they solve this riddle? Read the second book in the Thaddeus of Venice series, Blood Moon. It is the only way to learn the truth.

Blood Moon

Una pareja desterrada busca la verdad detrás de una plaga que asola el campo. Cuidado con la Luna de Sangre. Exiliado, Tadeo solo quiere regresar a su amada Venecia. Su cuerpo se revela contra él, la comida y el sueño permanecen fuera se su alcance. Las montañas a las afueras de Trieste no son un lugar para que viaje un hombre cuerdo, especialmente en invierno. Criaturas extrañas acechan estos valles y ricos solitarios, listos para apagar la llama de un hombre. ¿Qué extraños poderes están siendo convocados para hacer el mal? ¿Podrá el inquisidor evitar estrangular a su compañero de viaje antes de que resuelvan este acertijo? Lea el segundo libro de la serie Tadeo de Venecia, Luna de Sangre. Es la única forma de conocer la verdad.

Luna de Sangre

Perda do Resoluto: uma fantasia sombria Há momentos em que nada é certo, em que a vida ou o destino de nenhum homem podem ser dados como garantidos. Existem lugares onde as batalhas ainda marcam a terra, e nas quais reinos rivais nunca param de lutar pelo domínio. Em tais épocas e em tais lugares, a vida é barata e a morte chega rapidamente. Em tais tempos e lugares, há vencedores e vítimas... e nada entre eles. Em Perda do Resoluto, o autor Greg Alldredge nos leva a um novo coração de escuridão da fantasia e nos deixa abalados, emocionados e ansiosos por mais. Para os fãs de Game of Thrones, esta prequela de uma série de fantasia épica é garantida para aumentar a adrenalina e com certeza agarrar os leitores da primeira à última página fantástica. Enquanto as cidades-estado guerreiam entre si em uma batalha sem fim pela supremacia e domínio, e como piratas e escravistas vasculham os mares em busca de suas vítimas e esculpem seu território, o perigo nas Terras Fraturadas é tão natural quanto respirar, comer ou dormir. Somos apresentados a Kanika, que está envolvida em uma luta espiral para se manter um passo à frente da morte - algo que se esconde atrás de cada encosta irregular, atrás de cada parede de pedra seca e sob a superfície de cada extensão de água - enquanto ela tenta encontrar seu caminho em um mundo indiferente, já encharcado no sangue de cada idade das trevas. Quando um homem misterioso entra em sua vida, milhares de perguntas surgem do fundo: quem é ele? Como ele afetará seu caminho? Ele é confiável? Ela precisa de um homem em sua vida? Todas essas perguntas - e muitas mais - responderão a si mesmas enquanto vagamos pela fantasia sombria de As Terras Fraturadas, e enquanto somos arrastados para a emocionante conclusão deste impressionante trabalho de ficção envolvente.

Uma Fantasia Sombria

Perda do Resoluto

Loss of the Resolute: A Dark Fantasy There are times in which nothing is certain, in which no man’s life or destiny can be taken for granted. There are lands where battles still scar the earth, and in which rival kingdoms never cease striving for dominance. In such times, and in such places, life is cheap, and death comes quickly. In such times and places, there are victors and victims... and nothing in between. In Loss of the Resolute, author Greg Alldredge takes us into a bold new heart of fantasy darkness, and leaves us shaken, thrilled, and eager for more. For fans of Game of Thrones, this prequel to an epic fantasy series is guaranteed to get the adrenaline pumping, and is sure to grip readers from the first fantastical page to the last. As city states wage war upon each other in an endless battle for supremacy and dominance, and as pirates and slavers comb the seas seeking their victims and carving out their territory, danger in The Fractured Lands is as much of a fact of life as breathing, eating, or sleeping. We’re introduced to Kanika, who is engaged in a spiralling struggle to keep one step ahead of death - something which lurks behind every jagged hillside, behind every drystone wall, and beneath the surface of every expanse of water - as she tries to find her path in an uncaring world, already soaked in the blood of each dark age. When a mysterious man enters her life, a thousand questions rise up from the depths: who is he? How will he affect her path? Can he be trusted? Does she need a man in her life? All of these questions - and many more besides - will answer themselves as we wander through the dark fantasy of The Fractured Lands, and as we’re dragged towards the thrilling conclusion of this stunning work of immersive fiction.

Loss of the Resolute

The Sleeping One awakens. “Call me Count Felspar.” For the first time, the Spy made a conscious decision to follow a cause. His decisions normally revolved around the highest bid. Now he pledged his skills and life to the youngest Villa child. Will this decision lead to his undoing? Decisions of the past always return to haunt a person. Once clear choices, in hindsight can become damning. Who will judge a man once his past is revealed? Can past deeds be forgiven after noble service rendered? All these questions - and more - will answer themselves as we delve deeper into the dark fantasy world of The Fractured Lands, and as we’re drawn towards the thrilling conclusion of this stunning work of immersive fiction. A man can walk through life lost morally as well as literally. What actions need to be taken to right old wrongs? Is it possible to wash away old sins? In Fractured Hopes, author Greg Alldredge takes us into a bold new heart of dark fantasy and leaves us shaken, thrilled, and eager for more. For fans of Game of Thrones, this sixth book in an epic fantasy series is guaranteed to get the mind racing and the heart pumping and is sure to grip readers from the first fantastical page to the last.

Fractured Hopes

Sometimes life sucks then it gets worse. After being left for dead by his friends, Cobe returns to find his village deserted. What happened to his family? With no friends, save a wild dog, named Lucky, Cobe has no hope for survival, until he is shot in the thigh by Adriana. How can things possibly get worse? Never ask a question you don’t want the answer to. Read Cobe: Kampot’s Curse to learn if he ever finds happiness.

Kampot's Curse

Cobe

The truth will set you free? The truth has only brought Helena misery. Her trip to China and her appointment with the end of the world has been put on hold. Being shot out of the sky tends to put a damper on a woman’s plans. Before she can consider traveling to the Far East, she needs to deliver a dragon egg to the country of Mysore. Which is worse, desert or swamp? Read Mysore book eight in the Helena Brandywine series.

A Helena Brandywine Adventure.

Mysore

The past is the key. Helena and the Legend have finally reached China, still one Dragon tear short. She needs to meet a contact under the streets of Guangzhou. Locate the Land of Immortals so she can rescue Tsang Mei. Find the lost policeman and pull him from any danger he might have gotten himself into. Locate her father if he is still alive. All while stopping the end of the world, plotted by the Rakshasa from before the beginning of time. No pressure. Follow Helena as she searches for Shangri-La and her father in the final Helena Brandywine novel.

Greg Alldredge

Books

Your next favorite book is out there