Warders of the Gate by Mark Murray

Warders of the Gate is an epic tale of good versus evil. The land of Rhillai suffers the lack of a High King, and the nine dukes fight amongst themselves for the coveted seat. Meanwhile, the mage Alisandra plots to place a puppet on the throne--someone she can easily control. To further ensure her iron grip, she opens a Gate to another world and allows in the Hylnan, an alien race bent on destroying everything in sight.

The fate of the land falls upon the shoulders of the Warders, who control access to the magical Gates that connect Rhillai to the Elven homeworld. Using their shape shifting powers bestowed on them by the Elves, the Warders must fight the dukes, the Hylan, and Alisandra in order to keep the Gates open--hoping that the Elven army will arrive to save them.

It is the beginning of the legendary Hylnan War for all who live in Rhillai. Hostilities are set aside as a common enemy binds unlikely people, even unlikely beings, into allies. And sometimes more.

Mark Murray, author

Visit Mark's website at www.rhillai.com

Check out my interview with Mark Murray at www.jbkohl.com

Hunting the King by Peter Clenott

On the evening of the American invasion of Saddam Hussein’s Iraq, an international cast of schemers, spies, churchmen and scientists race to claim the greatest prize the world has ever seen. American archaeologist Molly O’Dwyer finds the long lost burial mound in ancient Babylon.

Whose remains are in it? Are they related to the mysterious Gospel of Hannaniah, the alleged daughter of Jesus of Nazareth? Will the revelation of her shocking findings destroy the church and the faith of billions?

Peter Clenott weaves a gripping tale of intrigue, betrayal and ruthless ambition, set in the treacherous Middle East. A page-turner until the final stunning scenes.

Learn more about Peter's characters at

http://gospelofhannaniah.blogspot.com

Visit Peter at http://www.peterclenott.com

Don't miss Peter's interview with the Portland Sunday Telegram.

Shadow of the Ripper by Tom Schafer

Obsessed with the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Jack the Ripper became the name of horror in the late eighteen-hundreds. But were his brutal killings the act of a madman, or did they have a darker, unseen purpose? A teenage boy, Bobby Crowe, and Detective Kevin Daulton are about to find out, as the ghost of Jack the Ripper returns to haunt the rural town of Burgoon, Ohio. Can these two mortals unravel the mysteries of death? Or will they, too, fall victim to the Shadow of the Ripper?

Visit author Tom Shafer at http://www.myspace.com/tomschafer

Emerald Death by Bill Craig

For Mike Hannigan, fleeing New York City ahead of a bullet seemed like a good deal. But when he reached Africa, he finds a whole new world of adventure waiting. Shortly after he arrives his interest is piqued when he hears about a treasure hidden deep in a lost city within the jungles of The Congo. Allying himself with Gregor Shotsky, an old friend, and Bridget O' Malley, a beautiful missionary and bush pilot, Hannigan finds himself on a quest for The Emerald of Eternity. A legendary gemstone said to contain the secret of immortality itself! Racing against a Nazi military search party, Hannigan must find and recover the mysterious gemstone or let it fall into the hands of the deadliest scourge to walk the earth, Dr. Ragnarok, a minion of Adolph Hitler. And if Hitler were to hold the mystic gemstone, the fate of the world would hang in the balance between life and an Emerald Death!

Visit Bill Craig at www.myspace.com/Bill_Craig_Writes

Bitternest by Alan Draven

Bitternest. A Louisiana city of sunken dreams and drunken ambitions. A hidden gateway to hell infused with dark myths and a sinister history where evil lurks in every fog-shrouded corner.
A pandemic of avian influenza is slowly crippling the world. Oddly, only this city appears to be resisting, but at what cost?
Following a grim discovery, Detective Terry Graves is taken to a secret underground crypt, and thrown into the dark realm of vampires. There he learns that their numbers are dwindling; their only salvation lies in creating an alliance. Together, they must face a new breed of creatures waging war to both man and vampires while a drug lord with a hidden agenda plans the city's downfall.
Nothing is what it seems. Terry finds himself drowning in a web of deception. Upon seeking answers, he realizes that something much worse is looming in the city, for an ancient evil has been unleashed-and cannot be stopped.

Visit Author Alan Draven at www.alandraven.com

Crystal Bay by Brandon Ford

On the surface, Crystal Bay is a peaceful community full of summer homes, and lakeside views. But behind this facade lies an insatiable evil that is looking for a new playmate. Amanda is beautiful, enchanting, and most of all, seductive. She is a woman who knows exactly what she wants and the right way to get it. And what she wants is more than any man is willing to give--she wants eternal life. Gage is an aspiring writer. His ambition is to pen the next great American novel. But when Amanda crosses his path, he is ready and willing to throw away everything he's worked so hard to achieve. his marriage, his career, and even his life. There is nothing that can stop Amanda from getting what she wants. She is a ruthless hunter, unwilling to let anything or anyone stand in the way of her destiny. And what Amanda wants she always gets....


Brandon Ford, Author

Visit Brandon Ford at www.myspace.com/writerbrandonford
Click HERE to read my interview with Brandon Ford.

Empty Graves by T.G. Reaper

Within these pages exists a world of horror and mystery, a realm where the macabre comes alive and bites back. Journey into the horrific and unsettling world of Empty Graves and enjoy a collection of tales that will chill your blood, and send a shiver down your spine. For just a small taste of what this book holds in store for you: - You'll find an apartment complex with a bloody history - An office worker that just won't die - A city with a demon mascot - An actual road to Hell - A rendition of the Three Little Pigs that just can't be missed All this and more await you in a story collection written especially for those who aren't afraid of what evils maybe lurking in their refrigerator. Nothing is what it seems in these frightening tales, each one a twisted look into the mind of T.G Reaper--a mind that belongs in a padded cell.
Within these pages exists a world of horror and mystery, a realm where the macabre comes alive and bites back. Journey into the horrific and unsettling world of Empty Graves and enjoy a collection of tales that will chill your blood, and send a shiver down your spine. For just a small taste of what this book holds in store for you: - You'll find an apartment complex with a bloody history - An office worker that just won't die - A city with a demon mascot - An actual road to Hell - A rendition of the Three Little Pigs that just can't be missed All this and more await you in a story collection written especially for those who aren't afraid of what evils maybe lurking in their refrigerator. Nothing is what it seems in these frightening tales, each one a twisted look into the mind of T.G Reaper--a mind that belongs in a padded cell.

Visit the Reaper at www.myspace.com/thegrinninggrimone
Click HERE to read my interview with T.G. Reaper.

Blood Works by David Boyle

Horror manipulates everyone on many levels. Fear is an emotion that every human being will confront in their existence. No one knows for sure when it's coming, or what shape it will take, but rest assured.it will find us all. Now we can experience the thrill of engaging in those situations together, by living vicariously through characters that are dumped into scary circumstances, and then left all alone to cling to life, or meet their demise. The tales in this collection dare to take the reader on a journey. They are going to thrust you directly into the bowels of danger. Blood Works wants to grab hold of you, frighten you, and tell you another terrifying story. Because if there's one essential component to being in fear; it's knowing that when it latches on and refuses to let go. that you're still alive, and you can keep turning the pages! Enjoy the ride.


David Boyle, author

Visit David Boyle at www.myspace.com/davidbfear.
Click HERE to read my interview with David Boyle.

Frank E. Bittinger: Into The Mirror Black

When Lila Cassavettes passes away, Storm returns to Western Maryland to pay his final respects to the memory of the great-grandmother who raised him. He learns part of his inheritance is a Victorian estate he knew nothing about. After seeing the house and surrounding property in New Mystic, he makes the decision to leave his job in Virginia and move back to Maryland. Soon after moving into the house, he discovers an old book lodged in a crack in the wall. A book filled with arcane symbols, weird drawings, and what appear to be incantations. Who did it belong to and how did it get into the wall? He finds more questions than answers concerning his family�s past.While he sleeps, a woman watches him. Children play a game of hide and seek downstairs in the dead of night. And Storm dreams. Dreams filled with images of an ancient city in ruins and of the same city as it resurrects.Someone or something in the house is guiding him. But towards what? What does it all mean? While attempting to find answers, Storms discovers some family secrets are better left uncovered.


Frank E. Bittinger, author

Visit Frank's website at www.frankebittinger.com

I had the pleasure of interviewing Frank E. Bittinger awhile back. Click HERE to read this interview.