Sword Against Steel - 1

Sword Against Steel – 1: Black Cloaks follows Arathrone, a boy who feels out of place in a hidden village until adventure unexpectedly comes knocking. Drawn into the outside world, Arathrone is trained as a warrior for many years under the tutelage of sage men, elves, and wizards alike, to reveal the skills of magic, swordsmanship, and even dark tales of the secrets of the past… And of course there is a bit of time for laughter too. But most importantly, they teach him how to survive as an outcast in a land raging in a very mysterious war. Alongside newfound companions, they must fight for their homeland while they are imperiled by threats revealing themselves after long being in secret.

The Baraboo McGuffin

Explore the fundamental questions of life in The McGuffin Quest. Katie White and Harry Jinx, lifelong friends, set out on an adventure to the Kingdom of Wisconsin in search of the elusive McGuffin. Is it an English teacher who inspires Katie, or is the quest itself the true inspiration? As they journey through the idyllic rolling hills of Baraboo, Wisconsin, the world around them transforms into a whimsical and thought-provoking universe of bizarre tales. Along the way, they confront the age-old dichotomy of pattern and chaos, the nature of connection, and the meaning of literature, from poetry to Moby Dick to Mother Goose. Does it all connect to life? Does anything? With surprises at every turn, The McGuffin Quest is a journey of discovery that will leave you pondering long after the final page.

The CurE

In a pre-apocalyptic world, 17-year-old Calgary teen Julia Klassen is going nowhere … fast.

Suspended from high school for fighting, Julia is attending summer school to graduate, in addition to anger-management sessions and staying under the radar of Alberta’s governing right-wing party’s Gender Appropriation Division.

You would think that would be enough chaos in the teen’s life. However, a global terrorism attack on small-modular reactors by environmental group, Terra Nova, says otherwise. As nuclear facilities are compromised by a computer virus coined ‘The CurE’ in an attempt to reset the earth, Julia is pressed into action and rescues a bus load of passengers from explosions and earthquakes in the aftermath.

As thousands flee contamination zones, the teen decides it’s the perfect time to come out as being transfluid. Fortunately, the pun-loving, quirky Christian Klassens embrace the new Jules. But it isn’t until they find sanctuary at the Church of the Holy Creator in the Piikani Nation of Southern Alberta, however, that Jules gets a taste of true belonging and healing, with the help of Two-Spirit friend, Todd, and Rev. Erin Stillwater.

It isn’t long before Jules is once again forced into a maturity pressure cooker, as the Klassens join other ex-pats from Atlantic Canada on the Exodus Train in a resettlement lottery program. Along the way, the teen joins Todd and their little brother, Jake, in foiling poachers, rioters and their inner demons in this action-packed adventure that pits wits and will against extremism in the fight for humankind.

The Father, The Emperor & The Pegasus

Ever felt like you don’t fit in or worse don’t belong? Or wondered what it would be like to be without a mom or a dad? Ever looked up at the stars at night and wondered what it would be like to travel the cosmos?

Come travel the cosmos with orphaned Al Alpherztz, as he takes the trip of a lifetime through the Milky Way galaxy, meets his father who is the King of the Constellation of Pegasus, and come to know who is truly the great King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, Creator God.

The Funny Family Safari Adventure

Have you ever wondered how animals think and what goes through their minds? Just like humans learn from parents, teachers, and friends, many animal species pick up behaviors and knowledge from their packs and surroundings. Both humans and fellow species experience strong emotions.

This fun educational book for children and parents alike shares insights into how some animals perceive humans, based on a real-life safari adventure the author took years ago. While the human characters have been fictionalized, the animals featured existed and acted just as described. Their thoughts and behaviors conveyed are grounded in factual animal intelligence pulled from open-source media.

Join this illuminating expedition to find out what animals really think of people! The revealing perspectives will entertain readers young and old as we rediscover the wonders of the natural world.

The Gemini Virus

Mercedes ‘Misty’ Rose is a wounded ex-marine turned small-time superhero named Lady Mist, using her shapeshifting and tricked out car to protect the city. But when a terrorist called Mantis threatens to unleash a deadly virus, everything changes. Suddenly Misty faces a mayor under fire for negotiating with terrorists, violent riots, newly emerged superhumans, and explosions rocking the town.

To make matters worse, Misty gains unlikely allies after years flying solo. For mysterious reasons, Mantis harbors a grudge against her specifically. Now Misty struggles to train these new superpowered recruits, lead a budding team, keep her auto shop running, and conduct rescue missions—all while creatively cussing out threats in true military fashion. As enemy attacks intensify, Misty must embrace partners both new and old to stop Mantis, unite a fractured city, and discover why she’s at the center of this chaos. Even with super abilities, saving lives and stopping disasters proves harder when you can’t go it alone.

The God Squad

Mathew Clarke and his brother had grown accustomed to the monsters only they could see, but confronting gods is proving to be a far graver challenge. The two ran away from home to shield their family from the menacing creatures, but a twist of fate sees them lose their magical protection. The duo soon find themselves caught in a celestial war over the fate of the gods.

Loathe to be pawns in divine schemes, they discover gods are as petty and flawed as humans. Just as the Clarke brothers find a safe place where they might fit in, their world is turned upside down again. The brothers are thrust into the complexity of good and evil, realizing life is full of shades of grey – until it isn’t. Facing an uncertain destiny, they must forge unlikely alliances, learn to trust their friends, and muster faith in themselves to protect each other and find a place to call home.

In this tale of courage and camaraderie, every choice they make tips the scale between peril and salvation, not just for them, but for humanity.

The Golden Harp

Embark on an adventure that descends into a colossal natural pit, so vast it cradles a towering castle within its depths. Here, a young man, far from his own lands, encounters an elderly genius whose granddaughter has fallen prey to a villain’s scheme. The malevolent captor exploits her, using her enchanting harp music to mesmerize gold miners, compelling them to relinquish their precious finds from the caverns above. The grandfather, armed with an ingenious rescue plan, enlists the young man’s help to save her. Together, they venture into a world of danger and deceit, where music bewitches and courage becomes their greatest ally.

The Heidi Code

A crumbling mansion that has seen much better days; a coded message that may lead to treasure – or may just be gibberish; a middle-aged man with personal demons searching for legendary treasure and his own redemption; a young, fledgling writer looking for a best-selling story idea to fulfill a lifelong dream; and a certain presence, horrible and hidden, lurking around the mansion and its grounds, just waiting for the right moment to strike… These are the elements that comprise The Heidi Code.

Hickox House stands as a monument to Duluth’s past. One of several mansions built throughout the city at the turn of the twentieth century in this Minnesota port town, Hickox House draws attention for two reasons: the lost treasure supposedly hidden somewhere on its grounds, hinted at by a coded message, and the mysterious, frightening sights and sounds reportedly emanating from the imposing old mansion. Ed Hickox seeks his Aunt Heidi’s lost inheritance, while Billy Steele seeks the elusive story idea that the house may inspire. However, they may only find what neither of them sought: the deadly terror awaiting them at Hickox House!

The Inevitable

Jack Helm has dreamed of time travel since he was a boy. Now he works his dream job as a Supreme Time Court Justice.

Along with his colleague, federal time agent Hailey Styles, Helm realizes that the corrupt system is not designed to benefit the common citizen, but only the elite.

Jack’s reservations about the system are verified when he becomes informed about time travel’s most gruesome reality… When someone is granted passage through time, one version of themselves must be killed – a phenomenon known as the inevitable.

Now, Jack and Hailey fight to build a life of happiness before the system that they once loved destroys their future.

The Panterra Chronicles

Growing up as SuperTramp aerialists on the Cirque du Panterra family’s sprawling sheep station in Outback, Australia, is an amazing adventure filled with wonder and magic. 

Following the destruction of habitat from raging bushfires, Xtarla and Rick Panterra join in the search and rescue of injured wildlife. While sheltering in an abandoned opal mine from a hot spot flare-up, the team discovers injured koalas, which are transported to a field hospital and wildlife sanctuary, where they are found to be mutants. From there, the koalas are transferred to the family’s Panterra Xtar Rancho Habitat and Wildlife Sanctuary outside of Las Vegas for protection and further study.

The Panterra SuperTramps accompany the koalas as their handlers and begin to discover burgeoning superpowers along with uncanny code-cracking skills. Once they break into the storage vaults contained in the labyrinth underneath the old MobXtar Grand Marquis Hotel and Resort, their odyssey begins as they time-slip into parallel dimensions and they discover dual credentials into the galaxy.

The Scars We Bear

Two teenagers, two tales interwoven by a shared intrigue. Their distinct temperaments guide them along separate paths through a demanding chapter of youthful existence. As they confront adversities both solo and side by side, the longing for independence dances a delicate duet with the need for connection. The Scars We Bear delves into the tumultuous journey of adolescence, exploring what it truly demands not merely to navigate through it, but to flourish with resilience and newfound wisdom. Through trials and triumphs, our young protagonists unveil the essence of camaraderie and the indomitable spirit of youth in facing life’s early storms.