FEATURED TITLE: ELLIOT K. CARNUCCI...

Released November 22, 2016

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from Rogue Phoenix Press

The kids at Ralph Bunche Middle School love to pick on Elliot Kravitz-Carnucci. He struggles with his weight, looks like a geek, makes top honors, and lives above the Carnucci Home for Funerals in South Philadelphia with his distant, workaholic father and Nonna, his quirky, overbearing grandmother. Since his parents divorced, he splits his time between living with his father and his mother Rayna, who dreams of becoming the queen of commercials, on the west coast. At the hands of his peers, Elliot experiences a series of bullying episodes that escalate from entrapment in a school supply closet to a brutal “swirly” (head dunk in the toilet) that lands him in the hospital emergency room. Can Elliot win his fight against the nasty bullies, or is he doomed forever? Read this funny, sad, and crazy book to find out.

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"Thanks for all your hard work. I'm excited about this wonderful cover."

--Catherine DePino

FEATURED TITLE--HUNTER: THE FALLEN ONE

Released November 1, 2016
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from Rogue Phoenix Press

A hostile takeover of earth is unfolding secretly right before our very eyes. Is this a political move, or is something much more ancient and sinister at hand? Mystery schools were formed by the elite to train soldiers to further their agenda.

Lian Hunter is a freshman at one of these schools for the exclusively wealthy; the Tri- Asterisk Academy in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. When students start suddenly disappearing, Lian starts to feel something evil and corrupt underlying the veneer of the academy. Can he uncover the truth about his school before it is too late or is he just another soldier in training?

About the cover from the author:

I can't wait to see the final "final" product. Thanks, and I want you to design all the covers for our books!

FEATURED TITLE: THE MONTEVERDI MANUSCRIPT

Released October 1, 2016

from Rogue Phoenix Press

The action revolves around the death of a famous musician, who hits the pavement outside Carnegie Hall from the window of his apartment seven stories up. He has recorded keyboard versions of a lost opera by Claudio Monteverdi, the man who “invented” opera. Set in New York, London and Venice, action includes a kidnapping, drug use, prostitution, LGBT characters, one character who comes back from the dead, and three classic New York detective characters led by Hugo Miller.

FEATURED TITLE: THE AURORAN

Released September 15, 2016

from Rogue Phoenix Press

August Nightingale, in late middle age, has had little success with relationships--and not much meaningful satisfaction in the world of work. Abruptly deciding to “leave it all behind,” he embarks on a snowy road trip to visit Civil War battlefields in Pennsylvania. His journey becomes one of self-realization. A mishap on the highway, the kindness of his beautiful neighbor, Sarah (who helps him to convalesce), and the friendly people of Aurora change his life and his heart. This mature romance novel shows that it is never too late to find happiness, to experience meaningful love, when souls are honest and open to the truths of human experience.

FEATURED TITLE: THE BROTHER VOICE

Released August 8, 2016

from Rogue Phoenix Press

Sel and Hol Danner, identical twin brothers who can exchange thoughts without actually speaking, grow up together in Frederick, Maryland. When the American Civil War breaks out, they separate for the first time in their lives. Sel fights for the North because he hates slavery. Hol fights for the South because it's "home." Cora Dee Soyer, who loves them both, can't pray for either side because that would be praying against one of the boys. The boys discover they can no longer think to each other until the two sides meet at the Battle of the Monocacy at their home town. Brother against brother is real and reflects actual history. The changes in their lives reflect the massive transformation in all lives during this period of American history. It's as though the world is turned upside down with things never being as they were.

FEATURED TITLE: CAPTAIN'S CROSS

Released June 1, 2016

from Rogue Phoenix Press

The French are out and causing havoc. Along the western colonial frontier in 1753 Ben Deland is on the edge of the conflict and finds himself in a life and death struggle to survive Indians, pirates and murderers. This young hunter, scout and ship’s captain has assembled a crew of loyal and capable men to help him face the perils of wilderness mountains and the dangers of the high seas. Ben foils an Indian attack and rescues victims of French Indian terror in the New York wooded hills. He then brings his sleek Bermuda sloop and crew down the Hudson to sea only to fall in love with a surprise passenger and be forced to defend his ship and true love from a deadly pirate attack and a pitched battle with French warships.

FEATURED TITLE: JEWEL OF THE NAGA

Released May 15, 2016

from Rogue Phoenix Press

Fredric is a reluctant incubus with a traumatic past: the accidental death of his first lover as he fed earned him a powerful enemy among the shapeshifting naga. 

Forced to consume sexual pleasure in order to survive, Fred has spent centuries preying on women’s dreams from hiding, until he finally fell in love.

Now the ancient vendetta resurfaces in the form of a curse, forcing Fredric out of the shadows.  He must fight to save his beloved from the fatal consequences of his own admiration.  Can he find a way for the woman of his dreams to survive their love?

FEATURED TITLE: LOVE LIKE WAR

Released May 8, 2016

from Rogue Phoenix Press

April is in love with Connor Richardson--her first real love. He looks after her and is a real gentleman. April is enjoying all the attention he is giving her and she knows he isn’t like other boys. She is learning how to act in a relationship and around his loyal friends. She knew his friends were important but didn’t understand just how loyal Connor could be…until someone she knows is in hospital fighting for his life. April has to make some tough choices, and she understands just why some people compare love to war.

FEATURED TITLE: PROPHECY FULFILLED

 PROPHECY FULFILLED

~ Released May 1, 2016 ~

Naphthali is free, the Empire reeling. Given time the Emperor will retaliate, destroying the successful uprising in Naphthali, and ending the hope of everyone on the continent of Eniale. Following the only lead they have, Daniel Marten and his friends voyage across the Azure Ocean, seeking a way to defeat the Emperor once and for all. New civilizations, and different interpretations of the Prophecy, meet Daniel as he fights for the answers he needs, all the while racing against Imperial forces.

In this thrilling conclusion to The Prophecy Chronicles trilogy, Daniel must unite allies, striking into the heart of the Empire before it's too late. Will he bring the Light to set the people free? Only time will tell in The Prophecy Chronicles: Prophecy Fulfilled.

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"The proof looks excellent, as always! You have nailed exactly what I was looking for once again. Thanks for your wonderful professionalism and perfect eye!"
--Ron Hartman

FEATURED TITLE: I WANT TO HAVE THE HEART OF A DOG

I WANT TO HAVE THE HEART OF A DOG

~ Released April 24, 2016 ~

An intriguingly different look at one woman's recovery from several lifetimes of abuse, betrayal and violent deaths--guided by dogs whose hearts contain the simple and miraculous knowledge of the Universe.

About the cover from the author:

This is a book of my heart; 

featuring one of my beloved dogs on the cover.

FEATURED COVER: THE IGLOO BOYS

THE IGLOO BOYS

~ Released April 8, 2016 ~

A few disgruntled friends working at a manufacturing company in financial hardship, plan to rob the payroll office before they are laid off. Unknown to them, the money they take is mob money just loaned to the company. Now the thieves have more than the police after them, and no one has any idea where the money is.

About the cover from the author

"...like 'em both. Good job."

--Henry P. Gravelle

FEATURED TITLE: TEN YEN TOKYO

TEN YEN TOKYO

~ Released March 25, 2016 ~

Seagull wanted to soar just like her namesake, didn't she? When she heads to Tokyo in search of herself, she is drawn into a world of mystery and miracles. Encountering many colourful characters as she travels, she is caught up in a dark underworld that forces her to question her scientific mind as well as her family values. Can Seagull believe in the unknown and can she lay the ghosts of her past to rest so that her future can begin?

About the cover from the author:

"Oh that looks fabulous!"

--Amanda Armstrong

FEATURED TITLE: DOOR TO HEAVEN

DOOR TO HEAVEN

~ Released March 15, 2016 ~

Jessica Lawrence is the stepdaughter of a woman born in the twentieth century transported back in time to the year 1868. An acclaimed suffragette, she raises Jessica to believe in the equality of women. Jess Law believes everything she was taught, and when the time is right she becomes a private investigator. Courageous and impetuous, Jess finds danger in her quest to save all women from white slavery. Her passionate mission results in a wedding to Roc Newman, a man she knows can steal her heart...

Roc can't trust the sapphire-eyed spitfire who invades his home in search of secret papers and knocks him flat with her karate moves. Jessica's refusal to obey his wishes serves to inflame the war between them. Still, he cannot control the intense desire his reluctant bride inspires, or make her surrender her independence, until he has conquered the headstrong beauty on the battlefield of love...

About the cover from the author:

"I love this cover."

--Christine Young

FEATURED TITLE: ROPE BREAK

ROPE BREAK

~ Released March 1, 2016 ~

He's worried about being due in Federal Court tomorrow and trying to enjoy his day off when it turns ugly once again. Corporal Sam Deland is drawn into another mystery double murder in his usually quiet suburban community and Sam's team of state police investigators have to dig deep into the gang and drug underground to find the shooters. The Oz, Calvin and Johnny are as different as could be but these tough, smart state troopers meld together their talents to work through the twisting trail of leads on this bloody case with Sam. But just as Sam sees the mystery starting to come together he is slammed in the face with his own family tragedy when Sam's 18 year old son and his son's beautiful Cuban-American girlfriend turn up missing and in danger over a thousand miles away.

About the cover from the author:

"Good job!"

--Mike Fuller

FEATURED TITLE: THE ANGELIC INTENT

THE ANGELIC INTENT

~ Released February 25, 2016 ~

The devil had his spies in Heaven and on Earth, who let him know that Sebastian, his trusted General, was captive in a heaven that would not stop. One way or another, God's kingdom would find a way to convert one of Lucifer's finest soldiers and dedicated warriors. But Lucifer would not lose his long-time friend without a fight...Sebastian's capture was the catalyst to an all-out attack. And with heaven eventually succumbing to demonic invasion, what would be next? How would Lucifer's ruling over Heaven affect those on Earth? And in particular, what devilish plan did he have in storel for Tony and Johnny?

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"Everyone around me loves the cover ... really well done!"

--Eddie Georgonicas

FEATURED TITLE: TO CURE

TO CURE

~ Released February 13, 2016 ~

If Dr. Adeishi Omini knew what life-changing secret lay behind the door, she would never have gone down the cellar that night.

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"Great work...this aptly captures what I had in mind

all along--even better."

--Francis Benedict

FEATURED TITLE: THE NOEL MAN

THE NOEL MAN

~ Released February 1, 2016 ~

Doc Jacobi and Bell search the Noel Mountains for a mountain man who stole Stark and added him to his herd of wild ponies to trade to the Indians.

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"Very eye catching. Again a great job!"

--Henry P. Gravelle

FEATURED TITLE: IF ONLY

Released January 15, 2016

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Widow Barbara Langley and her best friend, Rachel, journey to Tampa, Florida. Years earlier, Barbara left broken-hearted. She returns with her newly surgicized body to mend her grieving spirit. Can she juggle an old love who reappears and the younger man who desires her, or will she choose to return to the Northwest still single?

About the cover from the author:

Absolutely love the cover…You did it again! 

--C.L. Kraemer

FEATURED TITLE: LOST PRINCE

Released January 8, 2016

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Mystery, history, and war. Lost Prince transports the reader from pre-Hispanic 16th century Peru to the modern Peru of today.

Garrick Connolly, young American war veteran, struggling with his experiences from Afghanistan, learns of the "legend of the cave," the final resting place of the Lost Prince, during a visit to Peru. For centuries, sealed up inside a cliff face in one of the deepest canyons on earth, the mummified remains of Yahuar Huaccac, priest of the Incas, young man of noble birth, has stood lonely vigil over the gleaming antiquities from an Incan temple.

Through the towering Andes Mountains, Garrick follows the clues left behind by Yahuar Huaccac and unlocks the ancient mystery.

Author's note: "There is an actual 'legend of the cave' in an Andean valley I am very familiar with. A cave in a soaring cliff face is sealed up with a black stone. I don't know what is inside."

About the cover from the author:

Looks terrific! I’m really pleased with it. 

--Gregory Gourlay

FEATURED TITLE: PATIENTS IN PURGATORY

Released January 1, 2016

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Reverend Oxford Christie visits a patient in a strange nursing home, one of a number owned and operated by The Group, Inc. Its profit far exceeds that of the typical nursing home, and patients seem to disappear. The state’s system of nursing home inspections is deeply flawed to the extent that severe and continued abuse easily goes unchecked. The Group, Inc. becomes aware of Christie’s nosing around and orders are given to do whatever is necessary to stop his snooping. Ox, aware that he is being watched, is torn between the possible danger to his wife and children and the suspicion that the incredible abuse of helpless patients is even worse than what’s been observed.

FROM THE AUTHOR:

It looks perfect. 

--William T. Delamar