Book 1 of the SANDSTORM series. Full series available now!Something is hunting the inhabitants of RavarFor three generations, the colonists on Ravar have been stranded on a harsh planet, forced to survive in a desert environment where only the scrappiest animals and the heartiest plants survive. Most live without the foolish hope that Earth's supply ships will ever grace the skies again.Trapped in a sandstorm, Neena Xylance...

In 1910 T. W. Rolleston, Dublin classicist and one of the founders of the Irish Literary Society in London, published this retelling of the bardic romances of ancient Ireland. He was not chasing the Kiltartan fireside the way Lady Gregory was. He was chasing the bard himself, the man in the hall with the harp, who shaped these tales as deliberate works of art. Rolleston rendered them in careful, literary English, the way Tennyson had retold the Arthurian stories in the Idylls of the King, ...

SANDSTORM - The complete dystopian science fiction series Books 1-4, available for the first time in one special box set! Over 900 pages of reading!Something is hunting the inhabitants of Ravar...For three generations, the colonists on Ravar have been stranded on a harsh planet, forced to survive in a desert environment where only the scrappiest animals and the heartiest plants survive. Most live without the foolish hope that Earth...

A killer for hire from a violent world, a target in a secure perfect society, and secrets obscured by the glass.Rodin knows he is one of the best. An assassin for hire, he always removes the target with cold, clinical precision.After an attempt on his life, Rodin is offered a contract he cannot refuse. The target is within the perfect society of the Dome. Rodin must pass unnoticed in a place where manners are everything, and where violence is anathema. Nobody must su...

Book 2 of the SANDSTORM series. Full series available now!A Colony of Secrets and Lies...Forced into a Red Rock jail, Neena and Kai fight for their freedom and their lives, while Darius puts together the pieces of a terrifying discovery. Will they find out the truth before it's too late? Or is the colony's fate sealed?Complete Series Reading Order:Sandstorm (Book 1)W...

A decent man in an indecent time ...When Jack Furey has his 100th birthday celebrations forced upon him, his mind turns to his experience of WWII as a police sergeant in 1942 in Far North Queensland.As Sergeant Furey of the Wangamba Police, he welcomed the arrival of the Americans to set up an Air Force base near the new RAAF base outside town. Despite personal misgivings about the separation of the black soldiers from the whites' camp, Furey gains the agre...

The book is structured around several key biblical stories, including creation myths, flood narratives, and accounts of miracles and divine beings. Doane analyzes these stories and draws comparisons to similar narratives in ancient Egyptian, Babylonian, Indian, and Greco-Roman traditions. He highlights how themes such as creation, divine intervention, and moral lessons appear across different cultures, suggesting that these stories may reflect universal human experiences and concerns rathe...

In "The Celtic Mythology," T. W. Rolleston delves into the rich tapestry of myth and legend that constitutes Celtic lore. This scholarly work synthesizes a multitude of sources, presenting complex narratives interwoven with themes of heroism, nature, and the divine. Rolleston's prose is both lyrical and accessible, ensuring that the myths of ancient Celts resonate with contemporary audiences. By contextualizing these tales within the broader spectrum of Indo-European mythology, he provides...

Book 3 of the SANDSTORM series. Full series available now!Danger comes in many forms...Tired, dirty, and sick, the Red Rock survivors eke out an existence on the Watchers' cliffs, hoping to avoid the monster. But life up high is almost as bad as life on the ground.Water is scarce, and no meal is guaranteed.And deep inside the tunnels, a new threat is building, something that might consume them all......

In this collection, Rolleston presents a series of bardic romances and myths from ancient Irish folklore, focusing particularly on the legendary figure of Finn mac Cumhaill (Fionn mac Cumhaill), a hero of Irish mythology and leader of the Fianna, a band of warriors.The stories within the collection explore various adventures, quests, and battles undertaken by Finn and the Fianna, as well as other mythical characters from Irish legend. They are rich in imagery, symbolism, and themes that re...

The novel likely revolves around a mysterious or adventurous tale set against a maritime backdrop. The title, "A Secret of the Sea," suggests that the plot involves hidden treasures, nautical secrets, or intriguing events related to the sea.The first volume introduces the central mystery or conflict, involving characters who are entangled in a story of sea voyages, maritime adventures, or possibly a quest related to the sea. The novel might include elements such as shipwrecks, hidden islan...

In the Dead of Night introduces readers to a suspenseful and atmospheric tale set in a remote and mysterious location. The story begins with a series of unsettling events and enigmatic characters, building tension as the plot unfolds. Speight weaves a narrative rich in intrigue and suspense, focusing on themes of danger, mystery, and the unknown.The novel's setting and characters contribute to an overall sense of unease and anticipation, typical of Speight's style. As the first volume of a...