In the year 2042, in the middle of a brutal foreign invasion, Kress and her friends are all that's left of their isolated mountain town. When Kress and the other seventeen-year-olds are taken away by the Recruiters to aid in the fight against the dreaded Eastern Order, they find themselves in a military training camp that's turning more mysterious and deadlier by the day. Preparing to enter a world at war, Kress and her fellow Recruits are about to get answers to questions they'll wish they never asked.

"Best book I've read in over 50 years...since A Tree Grows in Brooklyn." —LibraMystic

A Pulpwood Queens Book Club Selection 

How well do we really know each other?

Red Mountain in eastern Washington is home to a community of eccentrics.

Otis Till, the area's visionary winemaker, has been known to howl at the moon—fully nude.

Single mother Margot Pierce moved across the country to build an inn, but so far all she does is binge on gelato, the Hallmark Channel, and fantasies of murdering her ex.

High school senior Emilia Forester is the daughter of celebrity parents struggling to build her own life outside of their shadow.

And Brooks Baker is a man haunted by his past spent living on the streets as an orphan. Somehow, everyone lives together harmoniously, their lives intertwined like the vines in Red Mountain's beautiful and renowned vineyards.

But in a place where everyone knows each other, secrets are like poison...and right now Otis, Margot, Emilia, and Brooks all have something to hide. When their secrets come to light and dysfunction ignites, will their small mountain be stronger for it—or will lives be torn apart?

Heartfelt, briskly paced, and wonderfully descriptive, Red Mountain is the story of four complicated people living in a beautiful landscape unlike anywhere else. Told from multiple perspectives and rich with vivid descriptions of wine life, this novel will transport you from the first page to the last.

Author Bio:
After picking the five-string banjo in Charleston and Nashville and then a few years toying with Wall Street, Boo chased a wine dream across the country to Red Mountain in eastern Washington with his dog, Tully Mars. They landed in a double-wide trailer on five acres of vines, where Boo grew out a handlebar mustache, bought a horse, and took a job working for the Hedges family, who taught him the art of farming and the old world philosophies of wine. Recently leaving their farm on Red Mountain, Boo and his family are back on the east coast in St. Pete, Florida. As he wraps up the second book of the Red Mountain series, he's got his eyes and ears open, building his next cast of characters. No doubt the Sunshine City will be host to the next few novels. Boo's novels are instilled with the culture of the places he's lived, the characters he's encountered, and a passion for unexpected adventure.
 

Why must all good things come to an end?

In Washington State wine country, Red Mountain is a refuge for searchers and wanderers, artists and lovers, farmers and chefs--people looking for a place to belong. Despite the stunning landscape, the world-class wines, and their best efforts, the eccentric inhabitants often attract trouble.

Brooks Baker, the man with the most broken of pasts, craves stability, but he's forced into making a tough decision when the woman he loves considers a move to Florida.

Margot Pierce, the dream chaser and innkeeper who fled Vermont to escape her first marriage, faces a new challenge when her fianc 's estranged daughter comes to town.

Otis Till, the grapefather, knows it's time to hand over the reins to the new guard of Red Mountain. But he wants just one last great vintage before he goes.

Red Mountain Burning is the third and final book in the story of the many souls fighting to make their small wine-growing region thrive amidst a world of dysfunction and chaos. Are they strong enough to endure the many fires of the coming vintage or will Red Mountain go down in flames?

For a free copy of Red Mountain Recipes for the Body, Mind, and Spirit, sign up on Boo's website.

What do you do when it all comes crashing down?

*A Pulpwood Queens Book Club Selection

Boo Walker has returned to wine country for the sequel to his powerful, best-selling novel, Red Mountain. Join four wildly colorful characters as they search for life, love, and meaning in a tiny wine-growing region in the desert of eastern Washington State.

Otis Till, the grapefather of Red Mountain, has regained his senses of smell and sight, but his vision of what Red Mountain should be is now threatened by a greedy landowner.

Margot Pierce has finally opened her French inn, but as her son leaves for college and her boyfriend says goodbye, she realizes how lonely her world could possibly become. Can she stomach the trials of going back on the dating market, even if that means finding him online?

Brooks Baker's engagement has fallen apart, so he's alone again, despite having reconnected with his biological family. Will he ever find real love on the mountain? Will having his family nearby deliver the fairy tale he'd hoped for?

Adriana Hernandez has changed her name and escaped to Red Mountain with her young son to hide from their previous life in California. Can they find some sense of belonging here? Or will they have to run forever?

Red Mountain Rising will drop you into the often-dysfunctional, small-town lives of farmers, chefs, winemakers, artists, and runaways as they do their best to push aside their differences with one another for the collective good of Red Mountain. Will their dissimilarities be too great to survive what's coming?

Told from four different perspectives, the rich stories of Red Mountain will leave you scrambling for a plane ticket to visit this extraordinary piece of land and meet its inhabitants.

For a free copy of Red Mountain Recipes for the Body, Mind, and Spirit, sign up on Boo's website.

A local businessman is found tortured to death at the foot of Ohio's infamous Red Sky Hill. No one heard his screams. No one came to help.

Detective Jake Cashen catches the case that terrifies his small town. In his fifteen years as an investigator, Jake's never seen a more gruesome crime scene. The victim, Craig Albright has no known enemies but the site of his murder has been shrouded in secrets and myths for generations.

On the other side of Red Sky Hill lies a secretive settlement known to locals as "the Hill People." Many fear there are untold numbers in the cloistered community and that they're armed to the teeth. Census takers and tax collectors have been run off for years. Suspicion in town runs rampant and Jake fears vigilante justice will take hold before he can solve the crime. But he knows the key to unraveling the truth and stopping a ruthless killer will force him to go up that hill once and for all. Alone.

What he finds when he gets there shakes him to his core.

Sentenced to be executed.

Betrayed. Alone.

Hanged on the gallows.

Rema thought her life was over, but she was wrong.

Saved by a rebel force she'd only ever heard rumors about, Rema finds herself in a forbidden place. She is finally safe--free from the king and Prince Lennek. But not everything is as it seems at the rebel fortress. Secrets are whispered, and loyalties are tested. Once Rema uncovers the truth of her heritage, will she flee? Or will she ascend to the throne, taking on the responsibility of an entire kingdom?

Now that Darmik knows Rema's true identity, he's on a quest to save her. But when an Emperion assassin arrives on Greenwood Island, Darmik knows he doesn't have very long to find her. In a deadly game with high stakes, will Darmik remain loyal to his family? Or will he break away and join the rebels?

Kingdoms rise and fall.

Heroes are born and made.

But one thing remains the same--love conquers all.

About the Author
Davis, Jennifer Anne: - Jennifer Anne Davis graduated from the University of San Diego with a degree in English and a teaching credential. She is currently a full-time writer and mother of three highly energetic children. Her days are spent living in imaginary worlds and fueling her own kids' creativity. She is the recipient of the San Diego Book Awards Best Published Young Adult Novel (2013), a finalist in the USA Best Book Awards (2014), and a finalist in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards (2014).

Praise for Philip C. Quaintrell's 'The Echoes Saga':

'For lovers of your classic Tolkien, this series has it all' - Alan Coleman - Amazon customer

'Best newcomer to the genre. Philip is up there with Feist and Sanderson'- Philip Spick - Amazon customer

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THE ECHOES OF FATE HAVE BEEN HEARD. AFTER A THOUSAND YEARS, THE PROPHECY HAS ALMOST COME TO PASS...

The final days of hope have come and gone. The kingdoms of Illian stand on the edge of ruin, threatened by the armies of Valanis. As evil spreads across the land, too few are left to hold the line.

A world away, the children of fire and flame may be the only hope for the realm, but the dragons have been defeated before. Now Verda's future hangs in the balance.

Reeling from their losses, Asher and his companions journey north, trying to outrun the savage Darkakin. A confrontation awaits the ranger but, even with Paldora's gem, he dare not challenge Valanis yet.

The days of the Dragorn have come again, and with them, a relic of the gods has been brought into the light. The knowledge of Verda's true history weighs on Gideon Thorn, and he would see the world rid of the evil that has cursed it from the shadows for so long.

A great change is coming, and a new Age dawns on the horizon. Whether it be the light or the dark that finds victory, one soul will suffer the burden of destiny for all...

RELIC OF THE GODS CONTINUES THIS UNMISSABLE EPIC FANTASY SERIES.

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'I read a lot of fantasy books and I can say that this is one of the best I have read'- B. Stewart - Amazon customer

''The Echoes Saga' demonstrates a simple commitment to the power of story'- Stephen Dudley - Amazon customer

Held captive on an 18th century ship by a drug lord turned pirate, Alaina and Jack must find a way to, not only get their family to safety, but navigate back to the storm before he does. Torn between virtue and self-preservation, each survivor must face hard decisions regarding their affect on both the past and the future.

When new memories form as the result of the group's interference in time, some bonds will be strengthened while others are tested, and moral lines will become blurred.

What does it mean to take a life in the past? And is the life of one worth the lives of many? How will the 21st century change as a result? And who will suffer for it?

What if Mr. Bennet died in a duel with Wickham after Lydia eloped, just as Mrs. Bennet feared? Would Elizabeth and Darcy still find their happily-ever-after if the Bennet women lost their reputation and their home? If you like Austenesque retellings, such as Death Comes to Pemberley and Unleashing Mr. Darcy, then Reputation, An Easy Thing to Lose will be your cup of tea.

Nearly four months ago, Elizabeth Bennet hotly rejected Fitzwilliam Darcy’s marriage proposal. Now she wonders if that was the biggest mistake of her life. Orphaned and living with her Aunt and Uncle Gardiner in London, Elizabeth is determined to take a position as a governess or companion; Darcy could never renew his attentions to her after her family’s disgrace. Which is a shame because she just may be in love with him.

Fitzwilliam Darcy would do anything for Elizabeth. As soon as he learned of Lydia Bennet’s elopement, he rushed to London to try to put everything to rights. But his journey was fruitless: Mr. Bennet died of his wounds before Darcy could bring a doctor. Now, he must convince Elizabeth to forgive and marry him before she is beyond his reach forever.

When an illegitimate child makes Lydia’s shame complete, Elizabeth and Darcy are left to try to salvage what is left of their reputations and relationship. Follow our favourite Austen lovers through sacrifice, misunderstandings, disrespect, a secret marriage, and a whole lot of shenanigans from the marriage minded ladies of London.

Author Bio:

E.M. Storm-Smith is a mother, wife, attorney, former engineer, and literature lover. A lifelong obsession for books drove her to create stories of her own. Several years into the journey of writing about characters she loved, E.M. decided to take her passions to the world and see what happened. When she’s not writing, E.M. is spending her time reading others’ books – preferably somewhere with lots of sunshine, traveling, and cooking things with chocolate as a primary ingredient. In her day job, EM works with nonprofit organizations to increase their reach, meet their financial goals, invest in impact sectors, and secure their future mission.

Knowledge comes with a price.

Tommy and Careen's eyes are opened to the Office of Civilian Safety and Defense's abuses of power. After accidentally discovering that the miracle antidote that's supposed to protect them is actually meant to control them, they take their knowledge public and join the fight to undermine the OCSD's next bid for total control of the population.

Being a part of the Resistance brings with it a whole new set of challenges. Tommy and Careen's differing viewpoints threaten to drive a wedge between them, and their budding relationship is tested. Not everyone working for change proves trustworthy, and plans to spark a revolution go awry with consequences far beyond anything they bargained for.

After two bloody years of war...

... America has united for one common cause.

The global conspiracy to dismantle the country is finally exposed. The perpetrators of these heinous acts are being hunted down and dealt with by JSOC and the CIA Special Activities Division.

Knowing the war is lost, the Chinese begin to implement a complete scorched earth policy across large swaths of America. Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California are becoming complete wasteslands. A genocide of biblical proportions is taking place and the death toll climbs into the millions.

America responds with unparalled wrath as it unleashes a new superweapon.

The countries of Britain, Poland, Romania, Columbia, Japan, and India join America in waging total war on China.

The time for retribution is now. America will not be denied its pound of flesh.

If you love fast-paced action and political intrigue, you'll love this fifth and final installment of the Falling Empires Series.

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The Falling Empires Series is best read in order, as each book builds upon the previous work. The reading order is as listed:

Book One: Rigged

Book Two: Peacekeepers

Book Three: Invasion

Book Four: Vengeance

Book Five: Retribution

A moving saga of family, secrets, and lost siblings, set on the Italian coast.

Elinor Greene has settled into her inherited cottage on the beautiful Italian coast with her Italian fiancé Tonio, planning their wedding and living the sweet life and looking ahead, thanks to her once-estranged sister's gift of life.

The future looks tranquil and happy until the arrival of their mother, Betsy, who just received a cancer diagnosis and is seeking alternative treatment. The wedding will have to wait as the sisters rally around their ailing mother.

Elinor discovers that Betsy is obsessing over their late father's illegitimate son-known on adoption papers only as "Baby Boy" and given away as an infant. Elinor and sister Saffron decide that no good can come of Betsy's idea to find Baby Boy.

What if their lost half-brother is a thief or a murderer? While they argue, "Baby Boy" finds them. Daniel Perdue has had a hard young life with an abusive father, escaping to the streets and falling in with a crew of petty criminals. He discovers that his family of origin has become rich, so he goes to Italy to see if he can get his share. Disguising himself as a handyman, Daniel observes them and finds himself yearnoing to belong.

But as Daniel is about to take a risk and reveal his identity, his vengeful ex-partners catch up to him. Now, his very existence endangers the family he longs to join.

READERS SAY
"A must-read for fans of character-driven fiction."
"I found myself rooting for Daniel, the underdog who struggled with a rough childhood."
"Riveted!"

This sequel to The Invisibles can be read as a standalone.

One Irish house, two very different families, and a war that changed everything.

Robinswood Estate, County Waterford, Ireland. 1946.

Years of neglect and abandonment have left the family seat of the Keneficks almost derelict, but the new Lord Kenefick and his charming young wife Kate, are determined to breathe life into the old house once more.

The war is over and they have survived, so now they must set about making a bright future for themselves and their family. But the shadows of the past are ever lurking, and there are many who are not willing to see the new Lady Kenefick as anything more than the housekeeper's daughter.

Kate’s family, the Murphys, find themselves once more, inextricably entwined with both the Keneficks and Robinswood, but this time everything is different. Or at least they hope it is.

The legacy of the war cannot be erased, and the events of those fateful years will not be forgotten. Can Robinswood provide a haven for those who need it, or are the scars of the past too deep?

Author Bio:

Jean Grainger is a USA Today bestselling author from Cork, Ireland. She writes engaging and intriguing Irish historical fiction as well as heart-warming contemporary novels. Her style has been compared to the late great Maeve Binchy, of whom she was a huge fan. Before writing, Jean was a tour guide of her beloved Ireland, a history lecturer at a university, and a teacher at a secondary school. She lives in an Irish stone cottage and is married to a lovely fella altogether, has four magnificent children, and two micro-dogs that are cute but clueless.

A reckless Victorian heiress sets her sights on a dashing ex-naval lieutenant, determined to win his heart as the two of them embark on a quest to solve a decades-old mystery in USA Today bestselling author Mimi Matthews's sequel to her critically acclaimed novels The Work of Art and Gentleman Jim.

Lieutenant Charles Heywood has had his fill of adventure. Battle-weary and disillusioned, he returns to England, resolved to settle down to a quiet, uneventful life on an estate of his own. But arranging to purchase the property he desires is more difficult than Charles ever imagined. The place is mired in secrets, some of which may prove deadly. If he's going to unravel them, he'll need the assistance of someone as daring as he is.

At only twenty, Lady Katherine Beresford has already earned a scandalous reputation. As skilled with pistols as she is on horseback, she's never met an obstacle she can't surmount-or a man she can't win. That is, until she encounters the infuriatingly somber Lieutenant Heywood. But Kate refuses to be deterred by the raven-haired soldier's strong, silent facade. After all, faint heart never won handsome gentleman.

From the wilds of rural Somersetshire to the glittering ballrooms of early-Victorian London, Charles and Kate embark on a cross-country quest to solve a decades' old mystery. Will the greatest danger be to their hearts-or to their lives?

"This is the kind of book you suggest to your friends. The kind of story that sticks with you long after the last word." - Dana from Random Chaos ★★★★★He never wanted to leave her. She never expected him to return.If Ariana Stanton has learned anything in life, it's that men leave. She's been taught this lesson well from the father she's never met, who sends her a mysterious letter once a year, to her ex-fianc , who left her for another woman. So, when she meets the charming and seemingly perfect Jonah, she promises him they will never be more than friends. It's a promise she can't keep. But before he has a chance to leave her, she sends him away. Dr. Jonah Adkinson has one regret-that he let Ariana remain convinced that love never lasts. But now, nine years later, the single dad is back in Pine Falls and on a mission: prove Ariana wrong. He's determined to win over the love of his life. And this time he won't let anything get in the way, not even her.Now, not only does Ariana have to face the man she's still in love with, but she must confront the mystery of her father's letters, forcing her to reevaluate the past and her choices. But will it be enough to make her believe that, unlike the letter she's always returned, Jonah is hers to keep?

Over three decades ago, Abigail embarked on an intense affair with Mads, the father of the family she lived with in Denmark during her gap year in 1987. What will happen when she attends his funeral now?

Abigail has grown angry and bitter that this forty-one-year-old man started and ended their affair, especially now when she thinks about her teenage daughter. But did he start it? The more she considers their relationship - whatever it was - the more she questions her reasons for getting so close to Mads.

Return to Silkeborg weaves back and forth between the present day and the events that occurred during this gap year. Abigail must revisit her past and make peace with the twenty-three-year age difference and the clandestine nature of their relationship. She no longer views it with rose-coloured glasses. What unfolds is a journey of self-discovery and reflection as Abigail confronts the truth of their connection.

'Return to Silkeborg is a love story, a coming-of-age story, and a story about friendship wrapped into one terrific read.' - Heather Hummel Gallagher, award-winning novelist of Whispers from the Heart and Call it Kismet.

'The character development was amazing and the jump between past and present was so well done to explain the backstory of Abigail and Mads. This book brought up a lot of emotions for me.' - Goodreads reviewer

Sometimes the universe takes everything away... Sometimes it gives back in unexpected ways.

Tally is perfectly content living her life on Belle Island and running Magic Cafe. She has all she'll ever need or want.

At least all she'll let herself need or want.

Eddie Williams returns to the island, searching for answers, determined to meet the son he never knew he had.

Neither will get what they want, but maybe, just maybe, they'll get more than they planned.

To deny freedom is to deny the human spirit.

Fugitive Resistance fighter Tommy Bailey has come out of hiding to help rescue Careen Catecher from the clutches of the Office of Civilian Safety and Defense, where she's being held and interrogated for information about the rebel group. The OCSD is poised to launch the Cerberean Link, a security device that will put all minors under constant surveillance under the guise of protecting them.

Convinced that activating the Link will result in irreversible and total control of the population, the Resistance puts its own plan in motion to sabotage the Link and oust the OCSD's wolfish director. Just when everything seems leveraged in their favor, treachery, lies, and long-held secrets threaten to derail it all.

Rhys Selkirk was born in 1784 into a family legacy that he refused to believe was his destiny. Collin has been his best friend since boyhood and they've endlessly dreamed of better, brighter lives outside the small village. So, when Rhys' father tells him he must marry a local girl and continue the bloodline, the boys choose to run away, rather than be trapped. Now, the young men face the challenges of a harsh, unforgiving city that gives a kind welcome to no one. While Glasgow offers the company of women, overflowing glasses of ale and ample opportunities, Rhys and Collin have no money in their pockets or employable skills. The reality of their situation becomes the choice between empty bellies and sleeping on the streets or returning to their parents with heads hung low.

That is until they cross paths with a vampire and everything changes. They believe they'll enjoy an eternity of sex, power and youthful good looks. However, it's not long before their dream becomes a nightmare as their eternity quickly evolves into one drenched with blood, servitude and hopelessness.

Gathering allies and enemies along the way, the boys must work together to find freedom, only to pay the ultimate price for their youthful, na?ve dreams.

Who has real power?

The people in the shadows...

...behind the presidents of the world.

Cloaked in secrecy and loyal to their leaders, the masters of manipulation play at an entirely different level. They pull the strings and sow the seeds of division. What is their plan?

An election approaches.

The new US president will change the direction of the country. The world watches as the contenders for the White House state their cases.

Will this point in history alter the course of mankind?

The hidden plot must be discovered. The upheaval of a divided nation could bring it down. Will our heroes put the pieces together in time? Or have too many dominoes already fallen to stop this devious trap?

You'll love this "torn from the headlines" modern-day thriller because it rings true.

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The Falling Empires Series is best read in order, as each book builds upon the previous work. The reading order is as listed:

Book One: Rigged

Book Two: Peacekeepers

Book Three: Invasion

Book Four: Vengeance

Book Five: Retribution

It began in Ethiopia, hundreds of thousands of years ago. When a handful of genetic mutations caused evolution to split from the primates. And mankind was born. Now, eons later, evidence of more splits from the apes are being unearthed. And with them, a disturbing realization. Ours was only one of many. And yet we survived. But it was not by luck or chance. We survived because humans had something the others did not. A unique ingredient that has only now been rediscovered. First in the mountains of South America, where it was promptly destroyed by the Chinese. And now a second source in Africa. The epicenter of mankind's very inception. A place that John Clay and Alison Shaw must find quickly. Because the Russians already know what we are searching for. And the Chinese want back what is rightfully theirs. The mother of all secrets awaits the world, in Africa. One that will not only explain who we are, but will decipher the very code within our own DNA.

Ripple Effect is USA Today Bestselling Author L.T. Ryan's first novel in the Noble series told from Riley "Bear" Logan's point of view One shot. One Kill. A simple plan. A simple operation.But it doesn't take much to throw off the assassination of an corrupt U.S. Senator in a foreign country. Not once the cartel gets involved.Can Riley "Bear" Logan and Jack Noble fight through the waves before a traitor gets to them first?The action is fast-paced and non-stop in this international thriller Fans of Tom Clancy, Lee Child's Jack Reacher, Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp, and Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne will enjoy this suspense filled Bear Logan & Jack Noble thriller.

Rose Gardner Mystery Novella #6.5 in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling series. After her assistant DA boyfriend's near brush with death, Rose Gardner hopes to make it through the holiday season with a minimal amount of drama. But she can't forget the promise she made to the king of the Fenton County underworld in exchange for Mason's life. What's worse, she's not the only one keeping secrets-Mason has been working on a hush-hush case in his private time, Joe is grappling with the sudden reappearance of his sister after a mysterious two-year disappearance, and Hilary continues in her single-minded quest to secure a commitment from Joe at any cost-for motives only she understands. Though peace and quiet is all Rose wants, it's the last thing she's liable to get. And the ripple of secrets in her life threatens to create an undertow that will endanger her and everyone she holds dear. Includes POVs from Joe, Mason, Hilary, and Skeeter.

Praise for Philip C. Quaintrell's 'The Echoes Saga':

'For lovers of your classic Tolkien, this series has it all' - Alan Coleman - Amazon customer

'Best newcomer to the genre. Philip is up there with Feist and Sanderson' - Philip Spick - Amazon customer

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THE ECHOES OF FATE, A PROPHECY UTTERED UNTO THE WORLD A THOUSAND YEARS AGO, CANNOT BE DENIED...

Mankind has lorded over the land of Illian for a thousand years, building on the ruins left by the elves, as if it were their birthright. A thousand years is a long time for an immortal race to see the truth of things, a truth that has remained unsaid for a millennium - elves are superior. They are faster, stronger and connected to the magical realm in a way that man could never grasp. Illian should belong to them.

Unaware of the shadow that looms in the east, the six kingdoms of man are fractured, unallied, and clawing at each other's gates for more power.

This isn't just war set to ravage the land, but a slaughter - the world of man cannot hope to survive.

Thrown into the heart of this war is a man known by many names; an Outlander of the wilds, an assassin, a ranger. Asher was born a thousand years ago, to a life he doesn't remember. Forty years of brutal training and killing for money has beaten the earliest years of his life away, leaving his ties to the oldest of evils a mystery to all...

RISE OF THE RANGER LAUNCHES AN UNMISSABLE EPIC FANTASY SERIES.

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'I read a lot of fantasy books and I can say that this is one of the best I have read' - B. Stewart - Amazon customer

''The Echoes Saga' demonstrates a simple commitment to the power of story' - Stephen Dudley - Amazon customer