The Elementals: Awakening

In the town of Sysmith, something has awoken, a mysterious power that has revealed itself through four average college students, whose lives will now be changed forever.

Fire, water, electricity and rock, these are the abilities of the group who will become known as The Elementals, as they are brought together to contend with an enemy who threatens not only the team and their town, but the future of civilisation as we know it.

This is the story of The Elementals, and this is their awakening.

The Door

What if we had the chance to relive our lives, not to make the same mistakes again? Those of you who are happy would certainly say no chance. But what if your so-called happy life turned out to be a lie, a sham and the opportunity presented itself? Imagine you had a second chance to try again. How many of us would take the gamble to dip our toes into uncharted waters?

Well, the main character, Poppy Day, believes that indeed she is living that gifted life. Then one day, she discovers the ‘Door’, the all-powerful ‘Door’ that has the power to change her life forever. Does she make that leap into the unknown, or does she play it safe and persevere with her humdrum life with her partner, Simon?

Fortunately for her, she feels like she is at a crossroads in her life and yes, she takes that leap into the unknown. The ‘Door’ delivers her to a new place in her life.

Poppy then realises that things are not as they seem, she has travelled back in time by ten years. Poppy soon gets distracted by a new handsome man in her life called Samuel Devere. Together they go on a rollercoaster ride of intrigue, love and sexual fantasy.

They certainly find love but can they find a way through the frustrations and obstacles put in the way by the ‘Door’?

The question is, will they survive and still be together at the end of the journey?

The Crucial Step

The Crucial Step, the next book in the series after One Step Away, considers the believable reality of a coexistence between worlds and the actions of after-world dwellers as they fight to slow down global warming impact on Earth.

As those on Earth struggle to come to terms with the growing evidence of global warming and the dilemma facing nations in competition, those in the after-world watch. They are one step beyond death but realise their immortality is at threat with both worlds being linked in the cycle of life.

With earth world dilemmas slowing the progress to reduce climate change, after world dwellers take matters into their own hands. They do so whilst upholding the realm laws, that their existence should remain a secret on Earth. A secret, that if realised, may be even more devastating than climate change itself.

James, Alana and their friends, part of an ancient race of Harpies, embark on powerful adventures in between worlds and the dark realms to discover alternative energy sources to provide the Collective, the orchestrator of all world’s balance, with the energy it needs. The unfathomable question driving this, is why the Collective continues to overpopulate Earth, accelerating its demise? A way must be found to distract it.

The Broken King

Far from his home in the Kingdom of Ferinatia, Thorn continues his journey through the dying world of Elcina and the plan to bring the disunited realms and peoples together that he may guide them from the dying world into the safety of his own. With the kingdoms of Isthia and Taroth behind him, and the unexpected departure of the Ranee, Thorn enters the land of the Keegan nomads accompanied by the wolf pup Rark and the living crystal Lorak Ledel intent on finding a way to unify the tribes to his cause and find Princess Ranee who fled here after the destruction in Rata.

Meanwhile, the Kingdom of Varth prepares for their invasion of his world and his own kingdom. Secretly controlled by the Sorcerer Tarna, now emboldened by the murder of Thorn’s friend Penias, who was known as the Crown Prince Jarel Whitethorn. As Thorn enters the nomad lands, the Varthians stretch out their hand against the nomads and all other kingdoms and peoples who would stand against them, and their sorcerous leader.

The Book and the Ring

On Torka, Baroness Penelope Birkenwood, Brenosian Ambassador to Genna, is visited by a member of the Council of Magic and told of a dark spirit in the world looking to exploit divisions and create instability. Penelope is tasked with stopping it with the aid of a ring.

George, the young and inexperienced king of Brenos, is being urged by some of his advisors to marry Suzannah, niece of King Francis of Amerton. But doing this will involve a major change of foreign policy which others oppose. When Penelope returns, they make a decision which turns everything upside down.

Another country, Korinth, is engaged in a long-running feud with Amerton, under its seemingly mad queen, Marilyn.

Penelope is cast on a journey in which she will need to use her wits and diplomatic skills to ease tensions between nations and prevent the dark spirit’s power from leading Torka to disaster…

‘The Book and the Ring is an immersive and intricately woven work of fantasy. As with Anne Hampton’s previous books, her skill with word-building is as nuanced as it is wide-reaching: from the first page we are introduced to a vibrant new world with a cast of characters who guide us through the story, using natural dialogue which successfully avoids being over-expository. The relevant themes of the book are dealt with tactfully and do not detract from the plot or risk becoming too political.’ – Stefanie Seaton, Editor, Austin Macauley Publishers

The Au Fae Detective Agency - The Sgian Salann

In a world where mythical creatures are real, yet unseen by us normal folks, Finn runs The Au Fae Detective Agency. With Bob, the sarcastic Bobcat, along with the help of Ami, a Fae police officer, they get caught in a fresh case that isn’t as simple as it first seems.

A historic knife, the Sgian Salann, is stolen from a prominent Nymph family, and Finn and the team are tasked with finding it. This leads them through the seedy underworld of the Fae and As Sidhe, with Goblins, Brownies and, of course, Kelpies, the ancient enemy of the Nymphs who may no longer be as dormant as they once appeared…

The Armadillo

The book concerns the fate of an Armadillo sadly overcome by an earthquake in the Amazonian Jungle.  On arrival at the Pearly Gates, he is weighed on the Heavenly Scales of Justice to determine his future in the hereafter.  Astonishingly, the Scales remain in the neutral position.  Never has this happened save for perhaps the Phoenix back in the time of Zeus.

How is the All-Wise to resolve this problem Destiny has set?  Clearly a Holy Commission is required consisting of Angels of the Celestial Service.  After extensive interrogation of the Armadillo about the living conditions in the Amazon Basin they decide they must go and see for themselves.

Will the Armadillo be admitted to the Everlasting Pastures of Heaven or consigned to the less agreeable environs of Outer Darkness?  

The Ancestors of Demons: The Shadows

Come, gather around, humans, for a captivating tale awaits. The Shadows invite you to journey into their world, where magic reigns supreme and the impossible becomes reality. Let your imagination run wild as they share their inhuman experiences, offering a non-human outlook on life and a moral code that will challenge your understanding of what it means to be a monster.

Through their eyes, you will see a world so distant from your own, it seems like a dream - a world of demons, strange rules, and peculiar places. The Shadows will guide you on a journey that will leave you wondering, contemplating, and even questioning the very fabric of reality.

But fear not, for you are in good hands. Sit back, relax, and allow your mind to fall into this enchanting world, where you might stumble upon your wildest dreams or your worst nightmares. The Shadows have a great story to share, one that will transport you to a place where science meets magic, and the impossible becomes possible. So listen well, and let the magic of their tale take you on a wondrous adventure.

The Amazing Adventures of Gal in Fantasyland

This is a fictitious autobiography of fantasy. The hero faces a rocky road to follow; at all times faith and honour are at stake where he has to trust advice given to complete his quest. Not all advice is good. This book is mainly humour with an atmospherically charged feel of well-being to it. A few high jinxes here and there don't go amiss. The hero starts off thinking that he can run before he can walk; this is never so. He has to learn from scratch. As the journey goes on, he starts to realise this. There are a few surprises and laughs in store especially in the last chapter which holds more reasons why the quest has to be completed.

Tarmea

For generations now, Toli’s island has known nothing but peace and prosperity. But suddenly, the son of an old enemy, who holds this royal lineage after the demise of his father, returns to wreak havoc and enslave the occupants of the island. However, unknown to themselves, the peaceful islanders have a secret ally, a powerful ally: through lucky coincidence and the attention of their allies, the catalyst for a new empire is created. First, the invader must be dealt with. Sorcerers, lords and mages all vie for power against each other, but they have not reckoned with this approaching, irrepressible force.

With plots, subplots, love, hate, genius and characters who surprise, Tarmea shows the forming of an unintentional empire, one that must end this new threat forever.

Tales of King Arthur And His Knights of the Round Table

"Since the appearance of Geoffrey of Monmouth's 'Historia Regum Britanniae' around 1135, The Arthurian legends had rapidly acquired popularity in England as well as in France, where Chrétien de Troyes and Marie de France developed the tradition at a highly sophisticated level.

In no time at all, King Arthur had come to embody every contemporary ideal of knighthood and kingship. Many stories were told, most of them mythical, but in their day they were accepted as historical fact and eagerly retold by writers and poets.

Whilst Geoffrey of Monmouth had collected old Celtic legends and written the first popular account of King Arthur, Robert Wace was the first to mention the Round Table, where no one Knight had precedence.

By the 1170s, as a result of royal interest, the Arthurian legends had become enormously popular, both at Court and throughout England, and indeed Christendom. It became fashionable for knights and ladies to emulate the chief characters, whose Chivalric ethic reflected the aristocratic values of the twelfth century."

Adapted and taken from the book by Alison Weir called 'Eleanor of Aquitaine, By the Wrath of God, Queen of England', published by Jonathan Cape.

Taiden's Truth

THE DAUGHTER HAS RISEN…

The four islands of the Shalmeir are falling into chaos. The world is under threat from a fallen deity intent on revenge and destruction. Only one can end these dark and difficult times – or so Salzahr’s Prophecy states, but prophecies without proof are no more than myth, and the so-called ‘Daughter of the Shalmeir’ is nowhere to be found.

When a lonely princess befriends a prisoner dwelling in the dungeons of her castle home, his remarkable story has the potential to reverse the Shalmeir’s fortunes irrevocably.

However, it is one thing to seek the truth and another to know it. Having acquired this revelatory knowledge, can she find the strength to accept and rise to all it implies?

Taiden’s Truth is the debut novel of author Emma Champion

and Part One in The Taiden Trilogy.