The Indie Books & Authors Newsletter #81
New indie releases
Editor’s Note
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Featured Promotion
The Grandmaster’s Gamble by Paul G Zareith
In the depths of the cosmos, slumbers a malevolence that humanity has long forgotten.
An unsuspecting researcher knocks on a door, completely unprepared for what awaits on the other side.
As he tackles a murder investigation, an imperial treason conspiracy and backstabbing - the intertwined fates of two civilizations hang in balance.
As a dark history suppressed centuries ago resurfaces, the direction of the future will be set by one epic gamble.
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A Madness Unmade (The Deathly Inheritance Duology Book 1) by E K Larson-Burnett, release date March 3rd
Laurel Rumbroom is the sole living resident of the Underhallow, where dead moths have been showing up at the gates in neatly wrapped packages.
Since the institution of the Revenant Accords, which prohibits ghosts from freely haunting the country, the Rumbrooms have acted as Guardians to the ghosts seeking refuge at their sanctuary. But when Laurel’s father suddenly passes, leaving her orphaned, the Underhallow falls in danger of losing its sanctions.
Bewildered by the mysterious deliveries of dead moths, starting to question her grip on reality, and gradually realizing the precarious position of her home and the questionable circumstances surrounding her father’s death, Laurel begs the help of the Underhallow ghosts animated by her powers, struggling to come into her own and unmake her madness.
New Releases
Visiting Miss Austen (Miss Austen Book 2) by Angela Pearse
Can she save her niece's reputation - and her own?
Felicity Fitzroy is delighted when she receives an invitation from her good friend Jane Austen to visit her in Bath. Despite living in domestic bliss in Derbyshire, Felicity craves excitement and a trip to the lively spa town sounds like the perfect cure.
However, any plans to kick up her heels are thwarted when her niece is added to the guest list, and Felicity is reluctantly thrust into playing chaperone. She soon discovers protecting a young impressionable girl from the wrong kind of man isn’t easy, especially with eligible suitor Dorian Hart on the scene.
Dorian quickly charms his way into her niece’s affections and, fearing he’s going to ruin her, Felicity makes him an offer she thinks he won't refuse. But the plan backfires when Dorian decides that seducing feisty Felicity will be much more fun than taking her money.
With her husband miles away and a devilishly handsome rake determined to bed her, can Felicity's marriage vows stand firm against temptation? Or will she return to Derbyshire with a secret to hide?
The Strange Grey Everything by Rebecca Crunden
Damien Giles hasn’t seen his husband in twelve years. Not since Carlisle left him on their honeymoon. All Damien got was his father-in-law telling him that Carlisle wasn’t coming back. (Twice.) And yet divorce papers never arrived.
Now Carlisle’s back in town for his brother’s wedding and keeps crossing Damien’s path. More baffling to Damien is how little Carlisle’s changed – and how much he still seems to care for Damien. Which, after twelve years of silence, is more than a little ridiculous.
As tensions rise and secrets resurface, Damien begins re-examining their relationship for all the things he missed and soon learns that there is far more to his husband and their history than he knows. But the more he learns about the reasons behind his husband’s disappearance, the more Damien realises that leaving him the first time might just have been the kindest thing Carlisle could have done for him.
Now Do You See? by Kim Evans
Five Short Stories.
Short psychological thrillers and paranormal fiction.
Ideal if you're looking for a quick read.
Behind The Lens, Before Midnight, The Thorn of Awakening, The Haunting of Eleanor, Look Closer.
The Last Girls on Earth: Lust (Book 5) by Hayley Anderton
An outlaw. A liberator. A captive.
Only the strongest will survive.
Raven's reunion with an old face and unexpected allies causes trouble in her group of runaways. Phoenix takes to the streets to fight against oppression, but being a hero doesn't come so easily to her. Karissa finds herself questioning whose side she's really on.
But for all three girls, love is about to make or break them.
News Round-Up
Rebecca Crunden of Indie Book Spotlight has interviewed lots of indie authors on the blog.
#horrorwriterschat takes place Wednesdays on Bluesky.
The Indie Visible Spring Spectacular event will take place from 7-10th March.
Book Review
Down Below Beyond by T A Bruno, reviewed by N S Ford
An exciting, adventurous standalone sci-fi novel, this is a great read. When a prospector discovers ancient technology on a junk planet, he sets off a chain reaction of events which will change the universe for the better. The world-building is excellent and the characters are distinctive. Much thought has clearly been put into this. I’d recommend it to readers who enjoy sci-fi with a bit of humour.
The Indie Books & Authors Newsletter is compiled and edited by N S Ford, indie author and book blogger.