The ageing Emperor Tiberius, in his fortress-villa on the island of Capri, still rules his empire. He knows he must choose his successor. Should it be the woefully inexperienced young Caligula, or someone with power and might? In Rome, the powerful Sejanus, Prefect of the Praetorial Guard, is plotting and waiting - impatiently.Tiberius sends the Tribune, Lucius Gracchus Valerius, to the East to rally the legions on his behalf and to seek support among the people, especially in the ...

Finalist for the 2026 Eric Hoffer Book AwardDesire draws them together. What follows is never simple.A brand-new collection of five gay-themed stories by John Stewart Wynne (Lambda Literary Award-nominated author of the novel The Red Shoes) about how desire re-shapes us. Ranging in locations from East Hampton to the Scottish Highlands to Provincetown and Tahiti, the stories vary in...

Beings from a distant planet impact the political, economic, and spiritual life of both Britain and the world in this tale that uses a touch of science fiction to explore human potential. Dealing with a suffering economy and rising inflation, the prime minister is a year into office and faces nothing but frustration. Then, visitors with impressive technological skills and an astonishingly tranquil presence arrive claiming to be from a distant world. This perceptive narrative lifts current ...

"One of the best books of the decade." (The James White Review)"A book to handle with asbestos gloves but well worth the walk through fire." (Paul Monette, National Book Award winner)"This is an incredibly powerful book." (Rebecca Brown, Lambda Literary Award winner)From the author of the Lambda Literary Award-nominated novel THE RED SHOESPeopled w...

One spring evening, Tim Grey became restless...A lonely professor living on a rural Indiana farm...a good-looking young man on a motorcycle...An unexpected obsession...dark, dangerous, sensual...and spiraling out of control...A haunting, evocative reimagining of the myth of Narcissus...John Stewart Wynne was nominated for the Lambda Litera...

"Tell me about your trip to the pampas, Uncle Joaquin," Lillian pleaded. "And don't leave out a single detail.""I'll tell you. But first I'm going to describe the thing I saw out there in the pampas, even if it frightens you."Joaquin had convinced four former comrades from the upper echelons of the Argentine Air Force, with whom he had served during the Falklands War, to spend the week between Christmas and New Year's on a hunting trip to t...

Arguing that an efficient economic system can be compatible with a fair share for all, this novel centers on a United States president who changes his mind about his policies. A deliberate parable about today's political wars, the novel illustrates the reforms posed by a real 19th-century figure, the American economist Henry George. Accordingly, this fictional reelection campaign provides a convenient stage for speeches and debates when the incumbent president goes missing—and returns with...

BLONDS is a new story by John Stewart Wynne, Lambda Literary Award nominee for Best Gay Novel for THE RED SHOES. It is a deceptively simple love story between Hank, a shy, socially awkward carpenter living in the hedonistic gay resort of Provincetown, and Erik, a nineteen-year-old runaway. Hank feels he has finally found true love, but all is not what it seems. Dark threads of suspicion, jealousy, and betrayal unexpectedly weave their way ...

Rome has long since fallen; the legions have retreated. A Gothic overlord, Theoderic the Great, is master of Italy. He is an Arian - a heretic to most - but a tolerant monarch whose stature as a leader is unquestioned. Yet in later years, his anger bares down upon those he honored most.A Roman Briton of ancient lineage is befriended buy the Gothic King and also by Boethius, the greatest Roman of his day and one much honored until the King destroys him. Caught between two loyalties,...

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY ROBERT MACFARLANEDuring the Second World War, John Stewart Collis volunteered to leave his comfortable life as an academic to work on the land for the war effort. His account of this time perfectly captures the soft-handed, city-dweller's naivety and wonder both at the workings of nature and the toughness of life on a farm. It's set in the south of England and comprises exquisitely written sections on whatever happens to take Collis's fancy and inspire his t...

The book is a collection of stories about my childhood until I reached the age of 12. Some of the stories are true, some are outrageously embellished and the remaining few are outright fabrications.It is a very humorous series of mistakes and misjudgements on my behalf. It offers an insight into the bright ideas I had which I believed were genius but which were actually quite stupid.Luckily for me; my parents and my siblings there was no long-term damage, and we all survived....

"Brock Centenary, 1812-1912" by John Stewart Carstairs is a commemorative work that reflects on the life and legacy of Major-General Sir Isaac Brock, a key figure in the War of 1812. The book delves into Brock's military strategies, leadership qualities, and his pivotal role in the defense of Canada against American forces. Carstairs meticulously chronicles the events leading up to Brock's heroic actions, providing readers with a vivid portrayal of the historical context and the significan...