Five stories. Five very different excursions into the imaginative worlds of vintage science fiction, where interplanetary conflict, deadly mysteries, strange technology, and unexpected twists are waiting.Battle of the Solar System by Ray Cummings launches into a sweeping adventure on a cosmic scale, carrying readers into a future where danger stretches across the planets and the stakes could not be higher.The Grip of Death by Robert Bloch b...

FIFTEEN STORIES ABOUT THE MOST HEINOUS CRIME OF ALL…Of all the crimes humankind can commit, the act of murder—of cold-bloodedly taking another human life—is often the most shocking, and can tear couples, families, and even entire towns apart.Mystery Writers of America is proud to present this volume in the Classics series, featuring fourteen stories by acclaimed writers, all exploring the terrible crime of murder. From chill-master Robert Bloch comes a stor...

From the best-selling author of the award-winning book, Scatter Seeds of Kindness, a new collection of poems and stories with the theme of finding hope wherever you can, even when things seem dim.In Scatter Seeds of Kindness, the reader was encouraged to be kind to others and themselves. Gather Seeds of Hope continues that message but also encourages the reader to hold onto hope whenever they can and share it with others in need.Balancing deep topics such as regret and deat...

In her multiple award-winning second book, Scatter Seeds of Kindness, author and poet K. A. Bloch encouraged readers to spread kindness to others and to themselves. In Gather Seeds of Hope, the author’s award-winning third book, she encouraged readers to hold onto hope for themselves, but also give some away to those in need. In Sow Seeds of Wisdom: A Collection of Inspirational Stories That Just Happen to Rhyme, the author shares little bits of her wisdom and knowledge, while also encoura...

BookFest Awards First Place Winner for Inspiration, Nature & Love PoetryLiterary Titan Gold Book Award WinnerStep into an uplifting collection of poetry and rediscover the profound nature of kindness.From award-winning author, K.A. Bloch, Scatter Seeds of Kindness is a thought-provoking collection of poems and short stories that offers a unique perspective on the timeless themes on life, love and connection. Dancing through both light hearted and heavy topics, this ...

Life is tough and full of hard times and heartache, but it’s also beautiful and plush and vibrant. Walk Through a Field of Flowers is a collection of poems gathered over a lifetime starting as a young child. Some are autobiographical, others are written as an observer of life and other people’s struggles or situations. The Author has added her own thoughts about each poem and explained the meaning and origin; sometimes funny, sometimes serious, and occasionally with a little humility. Thro...

Life is tough and full of hard times and heartache, but it’s also beautiful and plush and vibrant. Walk Through a Field of Flowers is a collection of poems gathered over a lifetime starting as a young child. Some are autobiographical, others are written as an observer of life and other people’s struggles or situations. The Author has added her own thoughts about each poem and explained the meaning and origin; sometimes funny, sometimes serious, and occasionally with a little humility. Thro...

Wulfric the Weapon ThaneEngland in the Dark Ages: It is the time when the Danes invade the English realm and found kingdoms, turning from fun-loving plunderers to competitive conquerors. A Viking lord and a Saxon fisherman meet by chance. The two men develop a close friendship which is not usual and becomes the cause for many struggles for both of them.If you enjoy books about unlikely friendships, Vikings, wars, betrayal, the open sea, and a hint of romanc...

War of the Saxon KingsEngland, ca. 790 AD: Ethelbert, King of East Anglia, has ruled his lands for over ten years. But he faces increasing threats. Offa, the king of Mercia, in particular, seems to be targeting Ethelbert and his kingdom. If Offa himself may still have scruples about taking action against the neighboring king, his wife, Quendritha, pushes his intentions with her means. And also their assistant Gymbert is at their side to prepare a heinous deed....

The Prince of CornwallEngland, ca. 690 A.D.: This is the story of an unusual friendship between a South Saxon from the lineage of Ella and a West Welshman – a man from Cornwall, that is, from the lineage of Arthur – in the days when the hatred between these peoples, not yet forgotten, was at its greatest. It also conveys very well the uncertainty and conflicts of life on the border, the struggle between Welsh, Saxons and Danes in a relatively obscure time of Britai...

The BannedEngland, 845 AD: Heregar, the son of Herewulf, lives the privileged life of a Thane on his lands in Somerset. One day, however, he is arrested and accused of conspiring to murder the king. The accusations are a lie, and Heregar expects to be exonerated by his neighbors. But when he learns that the chief accuser is his neighbor Thane Matelgar, whose daughter Alswythe he loves, all hope of acquittal is lost. In court he is declared an outlaw and exiled. His...

Against VikingsNorth Atlantic, 935 A.D.: A group of warriors, including an Irish jarl, an English thane, and an Irish prince, are on the run to rescue a Norwegian shieldmaiden and themselves from two ships of a Viking chieftain who are pursuing them. It is a time when the Danes and Norwegians are at war with the Irish, and nowhere seems safe for the fugitives. The chase takes them along the coasts of Ireland and the fjords of Norway. Along the way, their paths also...