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  The Elf-Trap - A Tale of Glamour...

  Francis Stevens

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  The Elf-Trap by Francis Stevens - Silently it waited in a woodland glen, baited with dreams to tempt… the strange lost company that time had forgot. 
  Francis Stevens (1883–1948), the pen name of Gertrude Barrows Bennett, was a pioneering writer of early science fiction and fantasy. Often regarded as the “woman who invented dark fantasy,” she blended elements of horror, adventure, and speculative fiction long before these genres were well-defined. Born in Minneapolis, she became the primary breadwinner for her family after her husband’s death, using writing as a means of financial support. Between 1917 and 1923, she published groundbreaking stories such as The Citadel of Fear, The Heads of Cerberus, and Claimed, which introduced eerie, otherworldly themes later seen in the works of H.P. Lovecraft and C.L. Moore. Her novel The Heads of Cerberus (1919) is considered one of the first dystopian alternate-history stories. Despite her influence, her work faded into obscurity until rediscovered by genre historians. Today, she is recognized as a key figure in the evolution of fantasy and science fiction.

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  Hint of Copper

  Steven R Burt

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  Rookie private detective, Jack Hammer (no relation to Mike) is hired by an attractive, Eastern European refugee to track down her missing uncle. Slow to engage, Jack assumes the uncle is simply off on a bender at the local pool hall ... until he discovers that somebody has broken into her house, beaten her to a pulp, and left her body floating fully clothed in her own bathtub. An unsigned note demands the delivery of a mysterious device that bears the name of the missing uncle, and although Jack has no clue what the device could be, the life of a second unnamed female now hangs in the balance. 
  What is this mysterious device? And who is the lady they’re threatening? And how is it all connected to his dead client? Pursuing his only clue, Jack desperately searches for the uncle in the basement pool halls and cafes of post-World War II Salt Lake City, but as time runs down, he makes a bombshell discovery—a revelation that only pulls him deeper into a shadowy mix of Russian spies, FBI obstruction, and quite possibly the best idea that Nikola Tesla ever had.

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  Kings of War - A completely...

  MJ Porter

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  The next bloody and thrilling instalment in MJ Porter's The Brunanburh Series. 
  Can the King of the Scots and the Dublin Norse triumph against a united England? 
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  King Athelstan of the English has been successful in uniting the many kingdoms of Britain against one enemy, the Viking raiders.  But men who are kings don’t wish to be ruled. 
  Constantin, King of the Scots, rebelled against the Imperium and was forcibly brought to bend the knee to Athelstan and England at Cirencester. His son Ildulb seeks bloody vengeance from Athelstan following the battle at Cait and the death of his son. 
  Olaf Gothfrithson, king of the Dublin Norse, having asserted his power following his father's death has his sights set on reclaiming Jorvik. 
  Can the united might of the Scots and the violence of the Dublin Norse, descendants of the infamous Viking raiders, bring King Athelstan and his vision of the united Saxon English to her knees? 
  An epic story of kingsmanship that will result in the pivotal, bloody Battle of Brunanburh, where only one side can be victorious. 
  Praise for The Brunanburh Series. 
  'An epic tale of the birth of a nation. Truly mesmerising. Game of Thrones meets The Last Kingdom' - Gordon Doherty 
  'MJ effortlessly draws you into early Medieval England with this fascinating tale.' - Donovan Cook 
  'A very good read and MJ Porter is at her best bringing flesh to the facts and giving the main players personalities. Great way to read about the history of this time. Enjoy.' - Goodreads 
  'A Great read. Well written from the perspective of many of the characters. Recommended- - Reader Review 
  'A really enjoyable read, I particularly liked exploring the different characters and their motivations, each wanting to ensure their safety but at the same time ready to attack if the time is right. It’s all about the build up baby..you are just wanting to see who will step over the line first!' - Reader Review 
  'Another of M J Porters excellent books. The thoughts of the characters written, as always, in the first person are plausible and always immensely interesting, giving an insight into their real lives' - Reader Review 
  'I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I love the mix of history and what I if thoughts this story evoked in me. I can't wait to read more from this talented author.' - Reader Review 
  '5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating, well researched glimpse into the 10th century politics...It is compelling, full of political intrigues.' - Reader Review 
  'Another of this author’s brilliant books. A good read and excellent characterisation of the men involved.now onto the next book.' - Reader Review 
  'Completely compelling read set out to combine all the main characters stories in an free flowing style. Interesting how the character of each character is developed through the novel.' - Reader Review 
  'Another brilliant tale of old England. M.J.Porter tells an intreguing tale of kings and warriors, when age old rivalries are temporarily settled. I presume that the tale of old England will continue.I hope so' - - Reader Review

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  3 Stories About - Having Visions...

  Vernon Lee, Nathaniel Hawthorne,...

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  There is something about the number 3.    
   
  The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.   
   
  Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois.  It seems good things usually come in threes. 
   
  Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating. 
   
  From their pens to your your ears.

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  Aunt Agata

  Antonella Cavallo

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  On one of those days that herald the arrival of summer, with the sky torn apart by thunderclaps, a procession of umbrellas tossed by gusts of wind winds itsway along the central avenue of Milan's Cimitero Maggiore. Margherita, Victoria, Agata and Annalisa, devastated by grief, mourn the death of young Edmond. A common destiny and unspeakable secrets bind the four women in an indissoluble way, upsetting the lives of their respective families in an alternation of events that whirl backwards in time between Milan, Paris and New York. Digging deep into their memories, they will discover emotions linked to unspoken motherhood, fought and experienced at different times, starting with the student protests of 1968. The discovery of old letters will reveal a shocking secret that could destroy the family. How much can a letter help us to reconcile with life? 

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  Crooked - A Crime Novel

  Dietrich Kalteis

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  A page-turning crime tale based on a true story
  		 
  Notorious outlaws Alvin Karpis and Fred Barker meet the old-fashioned way: serving time in Kansas State Prison. After their release in 1931, the two reconnect and form the infamous Barker-Karpis Gang and begin a spree of robberies that leave a wake of terror in their path, including two dead cops. Now hunted in several states, the gang settles into hiding in St. Paul, Minnesota, where they thrive under the protection of a crooked police chief, who happily turns a blind eye to their activities — so long as they commit crimes outside of his jurisdiction. With increased security at banks, the Barker-Karpis Gang switches to kidnapping, catching the attention of J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI and landing them at the top of the most-wanted list. How long can these wily men evade capture? Who can they trust? Where will they run when the entire country is hunting them, dead or alive?

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