The Unkindness of Ravens

In 1846, seventeen-year-old midwife’s assistant Caitlin Nee lives on a tenant farm with her family in County Galway, Ireland. She has two great ambitions: to become a wise woman like her mentor Bridie and to win the heart of handsome, mercurial Liam O’Shea. Then one night an unsettling dream about ravens—harbingers of death—proves prescient when a potato blight turns her halcyon world into a living nightmare. Starvation, sickness and loss will soon become a daily reality, and no one is spared from horrific events and heartbreaking choices. Caitlin’s own family—romantic Orla, proud Seamus, pious Colin, fey Mary, and her Mam and Da—will all be tested by the devastating Great Hunger.

The Nees, like many other Irish families, work hardscrabble land for the imperious Lord Wentworth. They live in constant fear not only of dying from want but also of being evicted from their cabins if they can’t pay the rent. For the landlord, hunger and poverty are the fault of the victims rather than neglect and inadequate relief measures on the part of the government. After accidentally hearing a conversation at Wentworth Hall, Caitlin is made aware of the cruel indifference of His Lordship that will result in tumbled homes and mass graves throughout his estate. Will her family suffer a similar fate?

Despite all of the sorrow and devastation around them, love grows ever stronger between Caitlin and Liam. They make plans for a future life together once the famine is over. But when tragedy and rebellion force Liam to emigrate to America, Caitlin must decide whether to stay in Ireland or to follow her heart.

Based on contemporary anecdotes, The Unkindness of Ravens: A Tale of the Great Irish Famine tells the story of a disastrous historical event through the eyes of a strong-willed young lass who embodies the resilience of the Irish spirit.

Odyssey of a Street

The Cardo book is a thriller intended for the lecture of students passionate about architecture, archaeology, and history that challenges and teaches. It is a provocation to confront riddles of town planning and history that lie in front of us, but one didn’t dare to “lift the glove’.

When an ancient game was discovered chiseled on one of the Cardo pavement stones, it was only the start of a whodunit. Only more archaeological diggings (11 pits on the 180-meter length of the street) brought up the solution three years later.

But why didn’t the archaeologists find any Roman remnants?

Here we direct the stage limelight on Justinianus, emperor of Byzantium, an ebullient personality and passionate builder.

The mistrust of the archaeologists in the vision of the architects dissipated, and it turned out to be a fruitful collaboration that went on for 12 years: a real odyssey of a discovery.

The book, which is richly illustrated and narrated by the leader of a team of architects that won the first prize in a national competition for the renewal of a part of the Jewish Quarter in 1971, teaches not only historical periods of the developments of Jerusalem through the ages but also touches on the architectural dilemmas of how to rebuild and integrate into part of the historical city of Jerusalem after the Six-Day War period.

Enchanted Forest Kingdom

Enchanted Forest Kingdom is a new tale of courage, unity, and the enduring power of nature. In an unseen world where the forest kingdom stands as a beacon of hope against encroaching darkness, two lives intertwine—Woody, a deaf dreamer who was lost in the depths of a coma, and Hazel, a forest prince who is burdened by destiny yet poised to rise.

As Woody drifts through his Blue Dream and Prince Hazel wrestles with the weight of leadership, they both uncover their unbreakable bonds, which tie them to their people and the Forest kingdom they cherish. Their journeys are woven with challenge and transformation to reveal the strength found in connection, resilience, and the wild magic of the forest itself.

With vivid imagery and a cast of compelling characters, Enchanted Forest Kingdom invites you and the readers into their world, where the unseen whispers when Nature endures and hopes to rise in even the darkest times.

Twenty Seconds to Midnight

Each year the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists sets the Doomsday Clock after consultation with its board of sponsors, which includes nine winners of the Nobel Prize. The clock is a universally recognized indicator of the world’s vulnerability to global catastrophe brought about by man-made technologies.

On January 29, 2025, the Atomic Scientists shifted the clock’s hands to 89 seconds to midnight, citing the combined threats of climate change, nuclear war, and misuse of artificial intelligence.

Working at a point in the future, Nobel Prize-winning scientist Dr. Clare McGarrity has developed a formula making the Mojave Desert in Death Valley bloom. She has been tasked with trying to expand and refine her formula for use in the great Sahara Desert with the goal of helping feed the starving people of Africa and soon, the Middle East.

Unknown to her, the research assistant working beside her is a terrorist, ordered by his government to steal her formula.

From Houston With Love

In his heart, Quaylon Jamerson feels that life has dealt him a losing hand. With a mother nowhere to be found and a father imprisoned for an unthinkable crime, he is left to be raised by his sickly grandmother, whom he loves dearly. But one day, everything changes.

It starts with a night at the movies with friends, followed by the realization that they deserve more. An unexpected and devastating turn of events leads Quaylon to face a crucial decision: turn to the drug trade.

However, this is only the beginning. When Quay devises a unique drug trafficking scheme, success comes quickly. But with success also come headaches, pain, and misery. Amidst the chaos, a unique love affair emerges. Join Quay on this journey as he builds his empire to claim the very North Houston streets that are intent on destroying him, all while sitting on his throne. Will love and determination prevail, or will the city’s ruthlessness prove too much for its crowned prince?

De Ro Lardel

Convicted of his best friend’s murder, Chris Rawson is sent to a sinister place called De Ro Lardel. While there, he begins to unravel the many secrets hidden within the castle walls. Only if he knew how closely connected the individuals he meets throughout his tedious journey really are.

Summers at Elkhart Lake

Summer is the best time of year, especially when it means heading to Grandma and Grandpa’s house at Elkhart Lake. From the long car ride filled with snacks and laughter, to the fresh air and sparkling blue waters, every moment is an adventure.

Whether it’s playing with the golden retriever Abbey, racing through the water, or cheering on race cars at Road America, each day brings something new and exciting. With the love of family, the joy of new friends, and the thrill of racing, this story captures the heartwarming essence of summer, where every moment is filled with fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories.

Perfect for readers of all ages who cherish the simple joys of summer and family traditions.

A Small and Distant Galaxy: The First Quadrant

Brifi port is the lifeblood of First Quadrant trade. Sunny is the first human to ever live there, running the family business. He finds himself drawn deeper and deeper into the ways of the masked Brifins, from the charismatic pilot from Diato who wants to try a human lover to an emergency rescue on a tiny ice planet. Then he gets involved in searching for answers on the oldest planet of all, where Sunny realizes he’s uncovered an ancient mystery that could overturn a thousand years of history.

The Loura Lure – Book 3

Shamus Bergin and his Keeper comrades battle to rescue Caitlin Dunlevan from a force sent by Enilorac to assassinate her. She is the woman who has occupied Shamus’s dreams his whole life. The most powerful Angel-Human hybrid, she is the only descendant of the Sacred Order of Keepers who can wield the profound elemental magic necessary to bring forth the Angel. Unbeknownst to Shamus, he holds the key to unraveling the secrets required for Caitlin to fulfill the duty she was born to carry out.

With each passing day, the cause of the light and humanity’s risk of total annihilation draw closer. Enilorac’s army of darkness spreads across the Louran landscape of 20,000 years ago, seeking out the Angel and his Itavo Stone. Aided by horrific creatures dispatched to him from the demon realm, he is becoming an unstoppable force. If he can murder either the Wigget bearer or Caitlin Dunlevan while he seeks out his master’s prize, his path to victory will be assured, and the light of mankind will be eclipsed forever.

Shamus and Caitlin are the complete answer to how the people of Loura might survive. They must keep faith with each other and, in turn, rely on their comrades to protect them long enough for their respective destinies to come to fruition. Even when trusts will be challenged and faith will be broken, the Loura Lure must prevail.

No One Is Perfect, but There Is Someone Who Is Perfect for You

In a world that glorifies perfection, love is often considered an impossible pursuit, flawed, messy, and heartbreakingly elusive. But what if love was never about finding someone flawless? What if it was about discovering the one whose imperfections align beautifully with your own?

“No One Is Perfect, but There Is Someone Who Is Perfect for You” is a deeply moving exploration of the truths we often overlook in our search for connection. With poignant storytelling and raw honesty, this book challenges the fairytale illusion of love and unveils the magic of finding someone who truly understands you, imperfections and all.

Through laughter, heartbreak, and profound realizations, this book will redefine the way you see relationships, reminding you that love isn’t about settling for less or striving for perfection; it’s about embracing the imperfect journey with the perfect person by your side. Heartfelt, inspiring, and refreshingly honest, this book is for anyone who’s ever questioned love, chased an impossible standard, or wondered whether true connection really exists. Maybe perfection isn’t the answer. Maybe love is found in the beautiful imperfections that bring two souls together.

Are you ready to see love differently?

Home At Last

Lost in the countryside, a curious young fox and gentle fawn make new animal friends as they search for a way home. The courageous adventurers find joy and kindness, discovering that every journey leads to love. Young children will glory in the adventure yet feel safe and cozy, meeting cute animal friends and having the comforting reassurance of finding home.

Red Velvet

Demetra, a young woman adrift in profound loneliness, is relentlessly pursued by the enigmatic murderer Veronica, whose reign of terror systematically claims those closest to her, forcing Demetra into a desperate race against time to reclaim her fractured sanity. This harrowing quest compels Demetra to confront not only an external menace but also the unsettling erosion of her own reality and sense of self, propelling her toward a profound re-evaluation of her existence. Veronica, a phantom-like presence, seems to dwell within the very foundations of Demetra’s home, tormenting her with echoes of a traumatic past. This is an enthralling thriller, designed to be devoured in a single breath, immersing the reader completely in a narrative that offers no respite, laced with shadows of horror and an insightful exploration of the human soul.