Sneak Peek: Chronicles of M

Chronicles of MToday, we feature a sneak peek of the contemporary paranormal fantasy novel by Nicholas Forristal, Chronicles of M.

Samuel is a retired agent to the stars. During a bank deposit, a heist goes sideways, resulting in him saving the day. Due to Samuel’s actions, a mysterious man offers him an opportunity – join an ex-governmental agency who’s tasked with handling an unconventional and unpredictable man named “M” as he battles the paranormal. Will he join for the adventure of his life, or will he continue his retirement?

Chronicles of M is available through Amazon.com and all Amazon channels. 

Here is an excerpt from Chronicles of M:

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Smashwords Sunday Spooktacular

The Halloween season approaches. Are you ready?

Time to check out Smashwords’ selection of new horror stories. Here is a selection of the latest titles in the horror genre. There’s sure to be something there to curdle your blood and send just the right tingle up your spine.

Just click a cover to learn more or to buy and read!

 

Crypt Tales
by Billie Sue Mosiman

Nine stories of the macabre and strange from Edgar and Stoker Nominate author, Billie Sue Mosiman. From magic tarot cards to a man unjustly in prison, from a vampire dying without an antidote to a man wanting to simplify his life, here are tales to chill the heart.

 

 

Ghost Light
by Monte Hunter

The Dramatist was once the site of a great tragedy. Now, the Dramatist has been renovated and reopened for a new generation. During a snowstorm, Wendell Marcum finds himself trapped in the theatre alone. But is he truly alone? As the night continues, Wendell will discover the sinister evil that dwells inside the Dramatist Theatre!

 

The Devil’s Choir
by Chris Morrow

Melanie Elarton is a college student with a unique ability. Ari is a man of secrets and a member of an ancient order. They unite to find a campus serial killer, but in the process, an ancient demonic presence turns the investigators into the hunted. Will Melanie’s psychic gifts or Ari’s depth of experience be enough to save them and help them unravel the mystery before more girls are killed?

 

Full Moon Nights
by R.M. Haag

It’s 2030 and humanity is nearly extinct. The meek did not inherit the Earth. Ten years ago the Blessing transformed the population, changing people, making them stronger, smarter, and beautiful. Until the full moon transformed them into monsters! In a world where monsters hunt humans on the full moon, will any survive?

 

Tales of Suburban Horror
by Carrie Ann Douglas

Do you remember the first time you were warned not to answer the phone while babysitting? Or the times you sat around the campfire with your friends sharing urban legends? Then you will enjoy this collection of truly unique suburban legends sure to tickle your spine and immerse your senses with fond memories spent around the campfire.

 

Dark Places
by Shaun Allan

I am Death. I know who you are… There is darkness and madness in each of us. We must do battle with our own demons. But… What if those demons opened the door in the back of your mind and stepped out. What if they became real? If the night, the shadows, the reflections and Death himself walked among us? And what if they were watching you? Waiting? Thirsting…?

Book Brief: The Card

The Card
by Jim Devitt
Genre: Young Adult
248 Pages

Van Stone has it all, the perfect family, great friends and the best job in the world. Then, his life falls apart. Thrust into a deadly plot masterminded by unknown enemies, Van is in a race against time to save those closest to him.

As The Card barrels forward, Van, armed with only his best friends, draws on his deductive powers and inner strength, to battle the corrupt forces. Set in Seattle, Washington, this faced paced mystery takes you behind-the-scenes in professional baseball. Full of unexpected twists and high stakes drama, this first in a series adventure will keep you guessing until the final scene.

In his debut novel, Jim Devitt weaves a story of breathtaking action and suspense that blows the lid off scientific advancement.

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Bilingual eBooks

Bilingual-ebooksYears ago, when I was learning Spanish, I used to read a book of Spanish short stories published by Penguin. Twenty-odd years later, it’s still in print.

All the stories in it are by great Spanish writers. But that’s not why I read them; apart from anything else, my Spanish in those days was nowhere near good enough to appreciate their literary quality.

I read them because they came with parallel translations in English; Spanish on the left page, English on the right. In theory you could read a line in the original then jump across to the English version and check how you were doing. Even if you don’t like jumping, you always have the translation to see how you’re doing.

I still have the book, and I still read it occasionally. There’s something reassuring about having a full translation at your fingertips when you read in a foreign language, the idea that you won’t be left stranded if a tricky verb construction simply defeats you at a key moment in the story, ruining everything. These days parallel bilingual books for kids are pretty common, but not so much for adults. Continue reading “Bilingual eBooks”