MAY Spotlight: A great selection of Indie books in one place
Welcome to the MAY issue of our Monthly Spotlight
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SO HERE WE GO WITH THIS MONTH’S SPOTLIGHT:
CHILDREN’S FICTION
The Adventures of Ruby and Roberto Raindrop by Valerie Spaliviero
‘A story on the movement of water, in its many forms, coming in contact with everything on this beautiful planet’
CLASSIC CHINESE
The Battle of Chibi by Hock G Tjoa
‘The might Han dynasty is collapsing under its own weight; some one is ready to establish a new dynasty, but should it be him?’
COMING OF AGE
Lancelot Bottemley The Reluctant Knight by Terrence J Goodchild
‘A young man’s journey, from womb to college and all things in between’
CONTEMPORARY FICTION
Beyond Malice by Rebecca Forster
‘Amanda Cross and her Nora Royce are separated by age and success until a murder charge forces them closer than sisters should be’
Keeping Counsel by Rebecca Forster
‘New Mexico attorney Tara Linley takes on a new client only to find he is dangerously unstable and growing more psychotic by the day’
Before Her Eyes by Rebecca Forster
‘In the high mountains of oregon Sheriff Dove Connelly’s world is rocked when a local grocer is executed and he must find not only the killers and a woman running for her life’
The Mentor by Rebecca Forster
‘Novice federal prosecutor, Lauren Kingsley, is tapped to prosecute a militia bombing only to uncover conspiracy, corruption, and secrets leading right up to the U.S. Supreme Court’
Edward, Con Extraordinaire by Inge H Borg
’Handsome Brit drives Jaguar, lives well on charm and lies’
Cry Before Supper by Julia Rose Grey
‘This story will envelop you with its rapture, its uncertainty, its secrets, and escort you through its darkness’
CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
A New Life by Beate Boeker
‘How often have you wondered if A New Life wouldn’t be fun?’
Mischief in Italy by Beate Boeker
‘A father-son conversation leads to a hilarious newspaper ad’
Storming Times by Beate Boeker
‘Just one man can save Joanne from the blizzard – but he doesn’t want to’
Rent a Thief by Beate Boeker
‘Can you fall in love with a thief?’
Wings to Fly by Beate Boeker
‘Cathy tries to land the job of her life, but an accident changes everything’
Take My Place by Beate Boeker
‘A single mother sets up her own company and tries not to fall in love’
A Little Bit of Passion by Beate Boeker
‘How much independence do you have to give up when falling in love?’
CRIME
Jess by Terrence J Goodchild
‘When a young girl’s dog, is shot by her father it returns as a beast to protect her’
Flight from Coalville by Terrence J Goodchild
‘When the father is beating the mother again, the eldest son kills him, and the family have to flee the town’
DYSTOPIAN
After the Cataclysm by Inge H Borg
‘A supervolcano, a ghost ship, and a ton of ancient Egyptian gold’
GENERAL FICTION
Chasing Heart by Mark Lingane
‘An absolute page-turner that hooks you in from the beginning. Once you pick it up, you will not put it down’
Desert Heart by Mark Lingane
‘Heat. Politics. Romance. Sand. War. Bad Coffee. It can only mean one thing. Ellen Martin is off to the Middle East.’
HISTORICAL FICTION
A Different Light - The Vietnam War from a Woman’s Point of View by Jennifer Thomas
It’s a First Person Novel taken from the pages of the author’s daily diary kept during her year’s tour of duty in DaNang, So Vietnam from October 1967 to October 1968
KHAMSIN, The Devil Wind of the Nile by Inge H Borg
‘Ancient Egyptian Dynasty beset by violent storms from within and without’
L’Immortalite: Madame Lalaurie and the Voodoo Queen by T.R. Heinan
‘NOLA’s most haunting legend comes to life’
HUMOUR
Calico Jack in Your Garden by Karl Wiggins
‘Anyone who is a bit saucy, very fond of boobies and doesn’t mind peeing slightly when they laugh too hard, this is the book for you!’
Shit My History Teacher DID NOT Tell Me by Karl Wiggins
‘I’ve chosen to look at past events from the birth of the planet to the birth of Christ. That’s enough for one book, isn’t it?’
The Joker by Terrence J Goodchild
‘A motor mechanic dreams of becoming a stand up comedian are brought to life when a ghost appears to help him’
The Trouble With Celebrity by Charlie Bray
‘Did you know Charlie Bray had ‘arrested’ one of the Beatles, lost Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, got drunk with Keith Moon and pulled a gun on a Great Train Robber? His new book is out now and tells all!’
The Village Idiots Ebay Club by Charlie Bray
‘Quirky people buy quirky things – and Ebay is full of quirky things. DANGER ALERT! What if they can’t stop bidding? What if their lives become quirkier and quirkier as a result? TIME TO JOIN THE EBAY CLUB!’
The Village Idiots Cruise Club by Charlie Bray
‘Laugh out loud at the hilarious fun that can be had on a Mediterranean cruise, Life on the ocean waves ain’t what it used to be’
Open House by Charlie Bray
‘Aristocrats, Ghosts and Squatters Share a Castle’
LEGAL MYSTERY
Murder by Impulse by D R Meredith
‘A Lincoln Continental driven by Amy Steele, wife of millionaire rancher, James Steele, rams a tanker full’ of gasoline
LITERARY FICTION
The Coach House by Florence Osmund
‘Just when she thought her most life-changing event was behind her, Marie Marchetti discovers the identity of her real father’
Daughters by Florence Osmund
‘Join Marie Marchetti on her journey through life as she discovers how disparate lives can converge and interact in profound and surprising ways’
Red Clover by Florence Osmund
‘The son of affluent parents determines his own meaning of success after learning shocking family secrets that cause him to rethink who he is and where heʼs going’
The Mourning After by Edward Fahey
‘In a world where death is but another beginning, you must trust in what you cannot believe. For those who wonder what lies beyond. For those who love; and hope’
MIDDLE GRADE FICTION
Seafoam Wavefollower and the Mysterious Ghost by Doc Briley
‘SEAFOAM is an exciting, fast-paced adventure filled with thrills, chills, mysticism and friendship’
MYSTERY
Delayed Death – Temptation in Florence 1 by Beate Boeker
‘Would you hide your dead grandfather to save your cousin’s wedding?’
Charmer’s Death – Temptation in Florence 2 by Beate Boeker
‘When Carlina’s best customer seduces her cousin & is then found strangled, things get rocky’
Banker’s Death – Temptation in Florence 3 by Beate Boeker
‘A half-dressed dead man in Carlina’s apartment spells trouble’
The Ingenious Judge Dee, a Play by Hock G Tjoa
‘A double homicide, an unreported death and the poisoning of a bride on her wedding day.–what is an honest magistrate to do?’
The Bridge of Sorrel by Terrence J Goodchild
‘A village lost in time is found when a man carrying a young child is picked up on a lonely road’
Dam Head Farm by Terrence J Goodchild
‘A gangster buys the farm and starts to produce drugs with violent reproductions’
Dam Head Farm – The Return by Terrence J Goodchild
‘The farm is once again purchased this time a different set of rules applies’
Jacob Foley by Terrence J Goodchild
‘Two brothers put in an orphanage and many secrets are revealed’
After (Inspector West) by Peter Mulraney
‘Inspector West investigates the unexpected death of Joise Ford, while her husband faces the secrets her death uncovers’
Dear Crossing by Marjorie Swift Doering
‘A grisly murder leads Ray Schiller on a case with a rising body count and the potential to derail his personal and professional life’
Shadow Tag by Marjorie Swift Doering
‘Detective Ray Schiller is out to finish what he started, unless it finishes him first’
NON-FICTION
PASHA, From Animal Shelter to a Sheltered Life by Ing H Borg
Shelter volunteer’s kitten rescues, scooping trials and dog-walking tribulations
On Your Mark: From First Word to First Draft in Six Weeks by Cathy Fyock and Kevin Williamson
‘If writing a book is on your bucket list, then you must read Fyock’s and Williamson’s book–On Your Mark: From First Word to First Draft in Six Weeks–about how to get it done!’
Flowers and Stone by Jan Sikes
‘A wild Texas outlaw musician, a naive young girl, and Texas honky-tonks in 1970 lay the groundwork for this true story of passion and peril’
POETRY / SHORT STORIES
Moments of the Heart, a book of poetry and short prose by Ing H Borg
’Poetry and heartfelt prose for quiet moments’
PSYCHOLOGICAL FICTION
Shadow Sanctuary by Inge H Borg
’Woman seeks sanctuary in woodsy cabin. Will she find it among the shadows?’
ROMANCE
Time Passing by Terrence J Goodchild
‘The Connor family trying to live during world war two, with no luxuries and a lot of secrets’
The Whispering Wind by Lexa Dudley
‘This is a romantic and beautiful love story that will strike a cord deep in ones heart’
Forewarning by Kate Wyland
‘When criminals looking for her patient invade the serenity of her world, she must use her skills to save all three of their lives’
Wyoming Escape by Kate Wyland
‘One dead body is frightening enough, but a second one, plus a dirty cop,
sends chef Mikela Richards fleeing for her life’
SCI-FI
Dignity by Eva Caye
‘A Royal lady scientist is rare enough, but will Lady Felicia give up her career for love?’
Majesty by Eva Caye
‘How to support your magnificent Empress: set her imagination free, distract her political enemies, and kill the traitors!’
I Love Lucid by Mark Lingane
‘A story for the dubstep generation. Part one of a five part story told in weekly instalments.’
THRILLER
SIROCCO, Storm Over Land and Sea by Inge H Borg
‘Ancient Egyptian gold, kidnapping and murder: like Indiana Jones meeting Dead Calm’
White Jade by Alex Lukeman
WHITE JADE spins a web of deceit and murder across the globe, against the backdrop of a deadly international power game.
The Chinese Spymaster by Hock Tjoa
‘The Chinese intelligence agency discover six arms dealers trying to sell the Pashtuns a nuclear device’
Haunted by Maria Savva
‘Nigel Price has MURDER on his mind’
Hostile Witness by Rebecca Forster
‘Sixteen-year-old Hannah Sheraton is charged as an adult for murder but it is attorney Josie Bates who may not survive the system’
Silent Witness by Rebecca Forster
‘Josie Bate’s lover is charged with the murder of his stepson, a son Josie Bates never knew he had’
Privileged Witness by Rebecca Forster
‘The past comes back to haunt Josie Bates when a prominent politician says his wife committed suicide but the law says it was murder’
Expert Witness by Rebecca Forster
‘When Josie Bates disappears, her ex-cop lover finds that more than one person would be happy if she never came back’
Eye Witness by Rebecca Forster
‘Josie Bates faces the challenge of her career when a foreign, ancient code of justice clashes with modern law
Forgotten Witness by Rebecca Forster
‘The government’s reach isn’t just long, it’s personal sending Josie Bates from the cold of Washington D.C. to the heat of Hawaii in search of truth’
TRUE CRIME
Grit, the Banter and Brutality of the Late Night Cab Driver by Karl Wiggins
‘It is populated by oddballs, weirdoes, comedians, eccentrics, head cases, prima donnas and hard cases. And they’re just the drivers’
URBAN
Immortal L.A. by Eric Czuleger
‘The San Andreas Fault is the gateway to hell. The Hollywood Hills are mass graves of angels. Welcome to Immortal L.A. You’re going to love it here’
WOMEN’S FICTION
After All Is Said and Done by Belinda G Buchanan
‘What would you do if you found out the son you loved wasn’t yours?’
Seasons of Darkness by Belinda G Buchanan
‘A lonely young man tries to cope with his mother’s suicide as he struggles to live among the shattered remains of a family that was never functional to begin with’
WRITING
Words Are Our Sorcery by Karl Wiggins
‘When it’s easy to believe that someone else is dreaming you? Well that’s Trance Poetry’
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