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An Ancient Codex Hides a Secret That Threatens the Empire - an Editorial Review of "Codex"
Book Blurb:AN ANCIENT CODEX HIDES A SECRET THAT THREATENS THE EMPIREHistory meets fantasy in Ancient RomeIn an alternate first century Rome, the clouds of treachery darken…Verendus is an officer in the Praetorian Guard’s elite cohort of spies and assassins. Known as Caesar’s Serpents, its troops are fierce, formidable, and feared. Now they are after him.When Verendus undertook an unauthorised mission to deliver a box to safekeeping, he hadn’t expected to be accused of treason. Prefect Galenius,
Blog Tour for "Madeline's Boy" by Sara Powter
Book Title: Madeline’s BoySeries: Convict Birthstain CollectionAuthor: Sara PowterPublication Date: November 13th 2024Publisher: Pacific Wanderland Publications (through Amazon)Pages: 224Genre: Historical Fiction / Christian Historical Fiction Any Triggers: - There is domestic violence and attempted murder, but subtle.Madeline’s BoyBy Sara Powter Blurb: England 1830s to New South Wales 1840 The race to protect an orphaned BoyAll is not straightforward when money and titles are involved. Or
The Life and Times of Depression-Era Singer and Comedian Bert Eason - an Editorial Review of "On With the Show"
Book Blurb:On With The Show is the incredible story of Bert Eason, singer, pianist, comedian and master of ceremonies who performed in over 250 concerts with his fellow artists to raise money for the needy during the great depression in Montreal. His efforts continued as night manager of the Army & Navy Veterans’ Club to raise funds for the Canadian war effort during WWII."On With the Show is an entertaining biography of 1930's showman, Bert Eason. Author Rick Pyves takes us back and tells the f
Blog Tour for "The Paris Portrait" by Heidi Eljarbo
Book Title: The Paris PortraitSeries: A Fabiola Bennett MysteryAuthor: Heidi EljarboPublication Date: 12th November 2024Publisher: independently publishedPages: about 200, but it has not been formatted yetGenre: Historical Mystery, Dual-timeline, Historical Fiction,The Paris Portraitby Heidi Eljarbo Blurb: Fabiola stumbles upon a clue that indicates a royal portrait went missing almost two hundred years ago. Is this true, or is there substance to the rumor? Paris, France, 1973.After an enjoyable
A Captivating Story of Forbidden Love During WWII - an Editorial Review of "The Winds of Autumn"
Book Blurb:A captivating story of forbidden love, passion, and betrayal set against the sweeping backdrop of the American West.The War of the Rebellion is over, but the past still haunts Mariah Renwick. Perhaps that’s why she’s so quick to fall under the spell of the dashing Lieutenant Nathan Lawton, a man whose sights are set on revenge, a new life out West, and his claim to the Renwick fortune.With Mariah torn between desire and duty, only fate knows if she will survive her epic westward journ
When Two Worlds Collide - an Editorial Review of "No Boundaries"
Book Blurb:Baby Boomers growing up in the 1960s had many landmines to navigate, grooming them for a whole new set of obstacles in the 70s. Suddenly, in 1971, Fort Wayne, Indiana was under a microscope after the school board elected to bus inner-city students to the suburbs for the first time, turning this midwestern city into a proving ground for desegregation in America.Descendants of slavery, the Jackson family moved from New Orleans to Fort Wayne to escape segregation and seek a better life f
Puppy Paws and Freedom's Cause - an Editorial Review of "Bella's Tales of History"
Book Blurb:“Educate and inform the whole mass of the people... They are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty.” Thomas JeffersonJoin Bella and her playful puppies on an exciting new journey through American history! In this charming tale, Bella comforts her frightened pups during a noisy Fourth of July fireworks display by sharing the story of America's founding. Through Bella's gentle explanations, young readers will learn about the Declaration of Independence, the American
A Sheriff Fights to Keep the Peace in 1970s Oregon - an Editorial Review of "Knife River"
Book Blurb:A sheriff fighting to keep the peace in 1970s Oregon faces a shocking secret from his town’s past, in this crime thriller from the author of Reckoning.There are rules in the West no matter what era you were born in, and it’s up to lawman Ty Dawson to make sure they’re followed in the valley he calls home. The people living on this unforgiving land keep to themselves and are wary of the modern world’s encroachment into their quiet lives.So it’s not without some suspicion that Dawson co
A WWII Family Saga in Allied-Occupied Iran - an Editorial Review of "The Harmless Necessary Cat"
Book Blurb:#1 NEW RELEASE IN 4 GENRES:- MIDDLE EASTERN LITERATURE- GERMAN LITERATURE- HISTORICAL RUSSIAN FICTION- HISTORY OF IRANREADER VIEWS 5-STAR REVIEW:In “The Harmless Necessary Cat: A World War II Family Saga in Allied-Occupied Iran,” Sepehr Haddad explores a broader view of the war period, setting his tale in the far-flung city of Tehran, Iran. A capable historian, Sepehr bases his story on real events and real people that arguably shaped the nation of Iran into what it is today.Not one o
A Young Man Fulfilling His Promise and Purpose in Life - an Editorial Review of "The Bisti Badlands"
Book Blurb:Deprived of the woman he nearly married, and compounded by his past, Jesús falls into a psychological self-flagellation that threatens to drown him. When he comes across a woman in need, his compassion and empathy for her sends him on a mission that could reveal his path in life or see him succumb to his demons. As he accepts the woman’s deathbed wish to find children she had to leave behind, Jesús doesn’t fully realize the scope of the search. The winding trail takes him into the nor
The Progenitors of the Human Race and Their Legacy - an Editorial Review of "The Garden"
Book Blurb:Have you ever thought about Adam and Eve? I mean, really thought about them.Who were they? And what was their story?Everyone on this planet has, at one point or another, heard their names or been given a cursory explanation of who they were. But the truth is, the enigma of this couple remains largely unsolved, with our knowledge limited to the fragments provided by the Bible or other religious texts.Were Adam and Eve mere figments of imagination, or were they a living, breathing coupl
A Norwegian Girl Struggles to Redefine Her Life - an Editorial Review of "Oddny Einarsdottir: The Sword"
Book Blurb:Oddny Einarsdottir, 15, brims with excitement as she sets sail with her dashing foster brother. After a decade of separation, she's about to reunite with her father at his homestead in Iceland. But it is not to be. Just days into the voyage, she's screaming helplessly as the Vikings butcher her foster brother before her eyes and drag her off with the booty.A slave market would have been agony enough. But Oddny has already caught the lecherous eye of her brutal sea king captor.The Swor
Blog Tour and Book Excerpt for "Georgia's Folly"
"Georgia's Folly" by Deborah ChasePublication Date: September 11th, 2024Publisher: Historium PressPages: 319Genre: Historical FictionFor fans of "Antiques Roadshow" and "American Pickers" - this is the one for you!Beginning at a cluttered flea market and ending at a glittering art auction, Georgia’s Folly tells the compelling story that blends past and present and the search for a valuable and elusive antique. Chloe Bishop grew up in foster care. She loves shopping at flea markets, picking up fa
Unraveling a Deeper Confederate Conspiracy - an Editorial Review and Cover Reveal of "The Absolution of Mars"
Book Blurb: Politics? Or close friendship and money? Which was the real author of the Confederate’s conspiracy to decapitate the Union? Follow Jemm Pender, a freedman and agent in the National Detective Police Force, as he traces the movements of a Confederate agent known as J.W. Boyd to uncover the truth behind the assassination of our country’s most beloved president.Book Buy Link: Coming soon from Historium PressAuthor Bio: A student of the American Civil War since visiting Gettysburg more th
Navigating a Treacherous Path Amid Beggars, Cutpurses and Outlaws - an Editorial Review of "Dream of Courage"
Book Blurb:IN THE HEART OF 18TH-CENTURY ENGLAND, ON THE MOORS AND AMIDST THE GRIMY ALLEYS OF LEEDS, THE LIVES OF JOHN AND ROBERT RUSHWORTH UNFOLD IN A GRIPPING SAGA OF AMBITION, DANGER AND REDEMPTION.Leaving the desolate moors behind, the brothers venture to Leeds with dreams of escaping poverty's clutches and carving their names into the annals of history.In a world teeming with beggars, cutpurses and outlaws, the Rushworth brothers navigate treacherous paths, facing fear and uncertainty head o
Fearing for a Child in Nazi Occupied Europe - an Editorial Review of "Concerto - Adrian, Book Two"
Book Blurb:How do you reconcile a decision you made in the past when the world erupts in war, threatening the life of someone you love and believe you were protecting?Adrian Mazurek immigrated to the United States from Krakow, Poland, 14 years ago and is now a successful violin soloist and the concertmaster of the Eleventh Union Symphony Orchestra in New York. But despite his outward success, Adrian is inwardly harboring a shameful secret, one he has not revealed to anyone.However, that is about
Blog Tour and Book Excerpt for "The Immigrant Queen"
Book Title: The Immigrant QueenAuthor: Peter Taylor-GoobyPublication Date: 28th October 2024Publisher: TroubadorPages: 312Genre: Historical FictionThe Immigrant QueenPeter Taylor-GoobyBlurb: Hated as a foreigner, despised as a woman, she became First Lady of Athens. Aspasia falls passionately in love with Pericles, the leading statesman of Fifth Century Athens. Artists, writers and thinkers flock to her salon. She hides her past as a sex-worker, trafficked to the city, and becomes Pericles’ love
One Boy's Struggle to Survive the Holocaust - an Editorial Review of "Concerto - Simon, Book One"
Book Blurb:When Nazi Germany troops enter Krakow, Poland on September 2, 1939, fourteen-year-old Simon Baron learns two truths that have been hidden from him. One, the people who have raised him are not his biological parents. Two, his birth mother was Jewish. In the eyes of the Germans, despite the fact he has been raised Catholic, this makes Simon Jewish.Simon's dreams of becoming a concert violinist and composer are dashed when his school is forced to expel him, and he is no longer eligible t
War is Hell - an Editorial Review of Historical Nonfiction Book "Visions - Social Injustices and Its Enemies"
Book Blurb:Everybody Wants to Rule the World" is a new wave and synth-pop song by Tears for Fears that explores themes of human desire for control and power, and the resulting corruption and dystopian consequences. Set against the backdrop of Ronald Reagan's presidency in the 1980s, the song critiques the capitalist West and communist East for creating a world of industrial decay.This book delves into the social injustices and the human cost of power struggles, inspired by personal letters from
The Man Behind the Myth - an Editorial Review of "The Legend of Valentine"
Cover reveal coming soon - book releasing on February 14, 2025Book Blurb:Rome, 268 ADIn an age of tyranny and turmoil, an eternal love story ignites a revolution.Valentine, a once-fearsome warrior reborn from the brink of death, sheds his violent past for a new destiny inspired by his blind lover, Agatha. Amidst the ruthless rule of a merciless emperor, Valentine undertakes a clandestine mission: to unite lovers in secret ceremonies, defying imperial decrees that threaten to obliterate the Chris
The Horrors of Siberian Gulags During WWII - an Editorial Review of "Like Embers in the Night"
Book Blurb:During Stalin's brutal reign of terror, Janek, a Polish soldier, and his wife, Wanda, endure the horrors of Soviet labor camps and Siberian gulags as World War II rages across Europe. While millions perish, they endure the invasion of Poland by Germany and Russia and then miraculously survive mass deportations, imprisonment, torture, and starvation.Broken both physically and emotionally by their near-death experiences and the unspeakable atrocities of dictatorships and of war, Janek a
Featured Spotlight with Bookouture's Sharon Maas and Her New Book "The Last Agent in Paris"
As the bombs rained down on Paris, my family fled before the Nazis could take us. I never thought I’d see my beloved home again. But I’ve come back to fight for the people I love. And now, I’m the last agent standing. The freedom of the world rests on my shoulders.Paris, 1940. As Nazi soldiers march down the Champs Elysees, Noor’s heart is shattered. Her family is forced to flee their home to the safety of England, and as Noor watches the French coast disappear in the distance, she vows to do ev
The Mysterious Discovery of Charles Darwin's Lost Journals - an Editorial Review for "The Barnacle's Son"
Book Blurb:Bruce Cargo, a scientist at the British Geological Survey, is stunned when he discovers a journal purportedly written by Charles Darwin. But is the fantastical story it contains real, or is the journal just a hoax?Bruce and his girlfriend Luna set out to determine the journal's authenticity, but as soon as they begin, someone-or some thing-kills the Darwin expert they have just consulted and ransacks Luna's apartment. A witness claims a "flying monster" was responsible, but the police
Audio Blog Tour and Audiobook Excerpt for "The Curse of Maiden Scars"
Book Title: The Curse of Maiden ScarsSeries: Maiden Mother CroneAuthor: Nicolette CroftPublication Date: June 4, 2024Publisher: Historium PressPages: 288Listening Length: 11 hours 50 minutesGenre: Romance, Women’s Fiction, Coming-of-age, Gothic Any Triggers: Scenes of coercion, physical and sexual abuse, references to drugs and alcoholThe Curse of Maiden Scarsby Nicolette CroftNarrated by Liz May Brice Blurb: A Yorkshire orphan struggling for opportunity against 18th-century odds reluctantly tra
The Second Most Popular Drink in the Entire World - an Editorial Review for "The Golden Chest"
Book Blurb:Tea was the drink of China for thousands of years. But in the 1500's Buddha said "No, tea must be shared with the world." And so by a life passing through five men of history, tea became the second most popular drink of the world. This novel tells the story of that journey.Book Buy Link: https://geni.us/zDZTnmAuthor Bio:I am a recently retired Pathologist and “Tea Assam” is my first novel. I first wrote a screen play for what I envisioned as a full length adventure film, but found tha
Danger on Two Fronts from Relic-hunting Nazis - an Editorial Review of "Stones of Wrath: the Twins"
Book Blurb:Relic-hunting Nazis, an earthquake, danger on two fronts.Professor of Archaeology, Mikkel Jacobsen thinks he has found peace after the terrors of WWI. His escape from England to Buenos Aires with his new bride and a secret ancient artefact, is not as untroubled as he anticipates. During a terrifying uprising his wife gives birth to twins, Christian and Ruby.We now follow the adult twins as they separate during WWII-Christian to Denmark during the German occupation and Ruby to the Ande
The Power of Language to Shape and Misshape History - an Editorial Review of "Uriel Through Eleanor"
Book Blurb:Uriel “Uri” Katz, World War Two veteran, concentration camp liberator, devout atheist, contrarian, cynic and lifelong bachelor, places an ad in a newspaper seeking a “typist” to assist him in writing his memoir and receives only one reply, from a woman, named Eleanor, who negotiates a deal with him that includes room and board.Within days of her arrival, Eleanor begins inserting herself into Uri’s story. So much so that she eventually becomes one of its main characters. And while Uri
A Dual Timeline of Loss and Redemption in Picturesque Sardinia - an Editorial Review of "Love in Another Time"
Book Blurb:England, 1947. Ellie Montford is sent to boarding school by her cold and distant parents, joining her best friend’s family on their farm for the holidays. She forges a bond with her friend’s brother, Simon, who promises to marry her – but childhood promises may not last…Sardinia, 1961. Ellie, now a young woman, joins her parents in Cagliari, where her father works for the Foreign Office. Attending classes at the local university she meets Gino, a young professor.Is he really everythin
Transcending the Ephemeral Glow of Stardom - an Editorial Review of "Janszoon"
Book Blurb:It's 1942 and Humphrey Bogart seems to have it all. By day, he's reading lines for Casablanca with Ingrid Bergman; by night, he's drinking bourbon on the Sunset Strip with friends like Peter Lorre and Leslie Howard.But to Bogart, life is not so glamorous. High-profile fights with his wife Mayo and a rigid studio contract committing him to a series of mediocre films have him feeling personally and professionally trapped.That is, until one day a mysterious note arrives on set.Heeding th
War Comes to a Remote South Carolina Coastal Island - an Editorial Review of "The Battle of Fort Scarlet"
Book Blurb:In his second fast-paced historical novel, author Jon Bebbington weaves the jaw-dropping story of a coastal artillery fortification built on a remote sea island of South Carolina that never expects to see battle-but does. On February 11, 1898, the construction of a nameless artillery fortification begins on a remote sea island of South Carolina to protect the Parris Island naval base. Then, four days later, the USS Maine mysteriously explodes and sinks in Havana Harbor killing over 26
The Mysterious Fate of the Roanoke Colony - an Editorial Review of "A Parable Before Heathens"
Book Blurb:In the year 1587, one hundred and seventeen colonists cast ashore on Roanoke Island off the coast of modern-day North Carolina. Their primary aim was to establish a permanent English colony to be exploited as a foothold into the New World. They failed. All souls were presumed lost, perhaps to violent ends, and their colony was relegated to infamy. Before this tragedy was discovered, a second, clandestine expedition of settlers was mounted and sent across the Great Sea to buttress that
A Nation Starves and Resentment Grows - an Editorial Review of "Amid the Oncoming Storm"
Book Blurb:As the nation starves and resentment grows, can the people on their land be trusted?It’s the spring of 1847 and there’s much for Quin and Alannah to look forward to. And yet, the previous years’ hardships have left their mark. The famine that’s had Ireland in its grasp for the past two seasons continues to rage unabated, with hunger and disease sweeping across the land. As thousands lie dying, dissension spreads among the Irish people, the British government’s carelessness and their l
Blog Tour Book Blast for "A Home for Christmas"
Book Title: A Home for ChristmasAuthor: MK McClintockPublication Date: November 5th, 2014Publisher: Trappers Peak PublishingPages: 227Genre: Historical Western Romance/ChristmasA Home for Christmasby MK McClintock Blurb:Will six strangers find hope, love, and family at Christmas? A collection of three historical western short stories to inspire love and warm the heart. "Christmas Mountain" In search of family she barely knows and adventure she’s always wanted, Katherine Donahue is saved from fr
Escaping the Soviet Army and the Fight for Survival - an Editorial Review of "The Refugee's Daughter"
Book Blurb:Amid wartime brutality and unimaginable suffering, a teenager in flight from the Soviet Army struggles to survive, find her brother—and hold on to hope . . .Winter 1945. The Red Army is sweeping into East Prussia, and they have their sights set on punishing Germans for the Nazis’ reign of terror.Thirteen-year-old Giti and her younger brother, Otto, live with their mother and grandmother. After soldiers arrive and brutally attack the two adult women, killing their grandmother, the farm
A Pawn in a Political Chess Game - an Editorial Review of "The Girl of Many Crowns"
Book Blurb:"The Girl of Many Crowns" is the true and inspiring story of Judith, the first princess of France, who is a pawn in a complex political game of chess as her father, King Charles, tries to hold on to his kingdom. King Charles, grandson of Emperor Charlemagne, is beset on every side by Vikings, rebel lords, and greedy neighboring monarchs. He marries 12-year-old Judith to Aethelwulf, the aging King of Wessex, for political advantage. When she is widowed less than two years later, he arr
Blog Tour and Book Excerpt for "The King's Intelligencer" by Elizabeth St John
The King’s IntelligencerDiscovering the Missing Princes in the TowerElizabeth St. JohnPublication Date: 15th October, 2024Publisher: Falcon HistoricalPages: 494Genre: Historical FictionBlurb: London, 1674: When children’s bones are unexpectedly unearthed in the Tower of London, England’s most haunting mystery—the fate of the missing princes—is reignited. Franny Apsley, trusted confidante to Charles II’s beloved niece and heir, Lady Mary Stuart, is caught up in the court’s excitement surrounding
The Phone Call That Saved Paris - a Featured Spotlight on Bookouture's "The Paris Inheritance" by Natalie Meg Evans
In the early hours of June 14th, 1940, Paris teetered on the brink. The German army was massing to the north of the city. Panzer divisions encircled it. Telegraph and telephone lines had been cut by French forces as they withdrew, leaving the city marooned and isolated. In my new novel, The Paris Inheritance, I write about the moment an estimated two million inhabitants fled the city, struggling through gridlocked streets alongside refugees from northern France and the Low Countries. Their goal
When Dreams and Reality Intersect - an Editorial Review of "When Evelyn Sleeps"
Book Blurb:New York City, 1919. Evelyn Moore is a young legal secretary who slips eighty-four years into the future every time she falls asleep. After a terrifying mugging in an alleyway, Evelyn seeks advice from a budding therapist, Thomas Allen, who is fascinated by her dream life. The two soon discover Evelyn is not the only person who travels between two lives during sleep, and they must race against time to find answers, slowly falling for each other along the way.In her other life, Evelyn
The Woman Behind a Most Famous Artist - an Editorial Review of "Saving Vincent"
Book Blurb:For historical fiction fans of women’s untold true stories, an early twentieth century novel about Jo van Gogh who battled the male-dominated art elite in her fifteen-year crusade to save her genius brother-in-law Vincent from obscurity.In the tradition of The Paris Bookseller and Her Hidden Genius, the story of a real woman overshadowed in history by the giant talent she saved, Vincent van Gogh.How did a failed belligerent Dutch painter become one of the greatest artists of our time?
A World Torn Between Cruelty and Humanity - an Editorial Review of "The Bronze Door"
Book Blurb:THE BRONZE DOOR opens to a turbulent time in history when great courage is needed to defy a tyrant.Unwavering in his mission to save lives, Simon fights for justice for his fellow Jews but faces a new challenge when his wife, Aurelia, and his sons embrace Christianity. Despair and fear grip Simon as Caligula seeks revenge for Simon's past opposition. Caligula appoints Aurelia's brother, Valerius, as governor of Syria, and orders him to lead his legions to Jerusalem to erect Caligula's