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The whispers started subtly. Now, the darkness is turning them against themselves. Leo, Maya, Sam, Chloe, and Noah—the Oakhaven Keepers—thought they understood the threats that face Aethelgard, the hidden realm of noble magic. They have faced down shadows before and emerged stronger, their friendship an unbreakable bond. But the darkness has returned, and this time it is personal. The chilling, pervasive Shadow Weaver’s Song is not draining Aethelgard’s energy; it is attacking the Keepers’ minds and the very foundations of their unity. The Song amplifies their deepest, most ...

In the unforgiving winter of 1781, as the American Revolution struggles in the South, two very different commanders are on a collision course. On one side is the ruthless and ambitious British Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton, who believes that speed and overwhelming force can crush the rebellion. Opposing him is the ailing but brilliant Brigadier General Daniel Morgan, a master of unconventional warfare who understands both the land and his diverse forces of Continental regulars and militia. The narrative details Morgan's calculated retreat, which draws Tarleton into a perfectly ...

In the brutal summer of 1763, the fragile peace on the American frontier shatters as Native American tribes, united under the formidable Chief Pontiac, rise up against the encroaching British forts. Caught in the desperate struggle for survival is Molly, a young woman whose life is irrevocably changed by the conflict. As the world she knows collapses, she is forced to confront the violence and trauma of war firsthand, bearing witness to a "brutal collision of worlds." When a daring British relief column, led by Colonel Henry Bouquet, marches to aid the besieged Fort Pitt, Molly's fate is ...

In the tumultuous wake of the 1746 Battle of Culloden, a Jacobite exile flees a broken Scotland to seek sanctuary in the New World. Arriving in the bustling chaos of Philadelphia in 1750, he finds himself a reluctant immigrant, his soldier's past a source of bitter shame. But as tensions rise between the British and French empires over control of the Ohio Country, a new opportunity arises. Recruited to join the newly formed Pennsylvania Rangers, he is thrust onto the savage American frontier. This is a world of brutal survival, where loyalties are tested, and the rules of Old World warfare ...

Little Turtle: The Rising in Ohio plunges into the brutal and relentless struggle for the Northwest Territories in the decades following the American Revolution, from 1785 to 1813. This historical novel offers a raw, immersive journey into a pivotal chapter of American history. The nascent United States, barely out of its swaddling clothes, finds itself a collection of squabbling states, bound by a weak central authority, attempting to claim the vast Northwest Territory ceded by Britain. Against this backdrop, American pioneers like Thomas and Elara MacGregor brave the untamed wilderness, ...

In the tumultuous birth of the American republic, a new breed of hero emerged—and a new kind of villain. Founding Scoundrel plunges into the dark heart of one such figure: General James Wilkinson, a man of dazzling charisma and ruthless ambition who rose to the highest ranks of the nascent United States. A veteran of the Revolution, a commander of the United States Army, and the Governor of the Louisiana Territory, Wilkinson was, by all outward appearances, a paragon of patriotism. Yet, a profound "deformity of the soul" drove him to see every person as a tool and every situation as an ...

A kingdom is torn by the brutal War of the Roses, raging from the fields of Barnet in 1471 to the decisive clash at Bosworth in 1485. Amid this conflict, Lord Thomas Montrose, a principled Yorkist knight, finds his loyalties fractured by the ruthless acts of his own side. He crosses paths with Lady Elizabeth DeVere, a fiercely independent Lancastrian driven to protect her family. Their connection, born of shared disillusionment and forced proximity, blossoms into a forbidden love—a "crimson thorn". As Richard III seizes the "serpent's crown" and plunges the realm into fear, Thomas and ...

The Kings Mountain Boys is a historical fiction novel set during the American Revolution, exploring the pivotal Battle of Kings Mountain through the eyes of three fifteen-year-old boys. Elias, a silent woodsman, must trade his peaceful life for a rifle to defend his home. Thomas, an impulsive farm boy, sees the conflict as a chance for glory, only to find the brutal reality of war far from his romanticized dreams. Samuel, a loyalist clerk, grapples with his family's allegiances and becomes a quiet witness to the truth of the conflict. As their paths converge in the unforgiving wilderness of...

Sacrifice: The Maryland 400 during the Battle of Brooklyn by Kevin Grote A rivalry forged in the tobacco fields. A love caught in the crossfire. A war that demands the ultimate sacrifice. In the humid summer of 1776, as the drumbeat of revolution stirs the ancient dust of Maryland, cousins Elijah and Thomas Bowen find their lives, once as entwined as the tobacco vines, now twisted by discord and their shared desire for Annabelle Mattingly, a woman whose spirit is as unyielding as the summer sun. When the call to arms echoes through the colonies, Elijah, fueled by idealism and a desperate ...

This book serves as a contemporary spiritual companion, modernizing traditional liturgical forms and ancient wisdom for a diverse audience. It aims to revitalize prayer, reflection, and worship by using fresh language and relevant themes, making these practices accessible for individuals and communities alike. The book encourages spiritual growth, social engagement, and personal well-being, fostering humility, awe, flexibility, and forgiveness. Rooted in a Christian tradition, it maintains an ecumenical spirit and is designed to inspire readers on their personal journey of transformation ...

In the closing years of the 19th century, New York City is a metropolis of innovation and burgeoning crime. A new kind of detective, known as the "Irregulars"—including the street-smart Jack O'Mara, the scientifically brilliant Rachel, and the stealthy Ellen—operates from the city's hidden corners. Their paths converge when they are recruited by New York City Police Commissioner Theodore Roosevelt. He tasks them with investigating a series of unusual occurrences: erratic power surges, strange flickering lights, and a peculiar hum. These events are linked to the mysterious disappearances...

In the brutal crucible of the mid-18th century North American frontier, where the French and Indian War rages, emerges the gripping tale of Kittanning: A Baptism of Fire. This historical fiction thrusts Scottish-born surgeon Hugh Mercer into the heart of a devastating conflict: the Kittanning Raid of September 1756. A man of intellect and learning, Mercer finds his European sensibilities challenged by the raw savagery of frontier warfare and the moral complexities of a punitive expedition against the Lenape (Delaware) village of Kittanning. As whispers of retribution fill the stifling air ...

England, 1685. The death of Charles II shatters a fragile peace, thrusting his openly Catholic brother, James, onto the throne. Whispers of fear and dissent ripple through a staunchly Protestant nation, igniting a powder keg of anxieties over religious freedom and absolute rule. From the shadows of Dutch exile, James Scott, the charismatic Duke of Monmouth—illegitimate son of the late King and a Protestant champion—sees his chance. He lands on English soil, igniting a desperate rebellion. But his dream of a "Protestant Dawn" quickly descends into chaos. As Monmouth's raw, untrained army...

"A Children's Book of Common Prayer" is a nurturing guide designed to introduce young hearts (ages 2+) to the foundational concepts of faith, prayer, and virtue. This non-denominational book provides simple, accessible prayers for daily routines (morning, daytime, evening, meals) and special occasions, alongside simplified traditional prayers like "The Lord's Prayer" and "Angel of God." It gently instills core virtues such as kindness, sharing, forgiveness, and hope, drawing lessons from the Beatitudes, the Golden Rule, the Ten Commandments, and the Fruits of the Spirit. The book features ...

The secret they vowed to keep is now a world they must save. The Keepers—Leo, Maya, Sam, Chloe, and Noah—are spending their summer trying to master the magic they discovered in their quiet town. But when the ancient Oak emits a guttural cry of distress, their apprenticeship is over. A tear in reality delivers a desperate message: an obsidian-black feather from the hidden world of Aethelgard. Through terrifying visions, the children learn that the magical realm is under attack by the Umbra, shadowy entities that feed on light and hope. If the Umbra consumes Aethelgard, the protective ...

The novel details the tragic and futile Crawford Expedition of 1782, which marked one of the American Revolution's most brutal defeats on the western frontier. In the spring of 1782, the western settlements are being ravaged by Native American raids, fueled by the British and spurred by the recent, horrific Gnadenhutten massacre. Brigadier General William Irvine, despairing of getting a professional army from a war-weary Congress, reluctantly authorizes a punitive expedition led by a volunteer militia—a "mob of vengeful men". The protagonist, Colonel William Crawford, a respected veteran ...

In a sleepy town, boredom is the biggest monster... until now. Leo is desperate for real adventure, not the kind he finds on a screen. But when strange things start happening—from inexplicably dying petunias to a ghostly silence in the local woods—he realizes the quiet town he hates is slowly unraveling. Ignoring the adults who dismiss the oddities as mere coincidence, Leo and his four unique friends—Maya (the bookworm), Sam (the tinkerer), Chloe (the empath), and Noah (the observer)—venture into the forbidden forest. There, behind a curtain of shimmering air, they stumble into a ...

In the Allegheny Mountains, winter demands a heavy toll. For two years, Dr. Elias Jacobs has lived on the fringe of Conemaugh, nursing his grief like a fever after losing his family to the plague. He has traded his scalpel for rye and his hope for cold, bitter cynicism. But on the stroke of midnight, a violent summons pulls him back into the world he abandoned. Elias is met by the Belsnickel, a towering, antlered judge draped in heavy iron chains, who demands he undertake a perilous journey into the frozen heart of the mountain. A child is dying of the Rime-Sickness, and only Elias—the ...

HANNASTOWN The Final Battle of the American Revolution The war may be over in the east, but on the Western Frontier, the bloodiest chapter has just begun. It is the brutal summer of 1782. While politicians negotiate peace, the Pennsylvania frontier is locked in a vicious territorial war fueled by ancient blood debts. Hannastown, the isolated county seat and last bastion of American law before the wild Ohio territory, stands exposed and alone. Its wooden courthouse, a promise of permanence, is now a target. A devastating force—a combined army of Seneca, Wyandot, and British Rangers —is ...

In the unforgiving spring of 1755, two young men with romantic notions of glory join a grand expedition into the American wilderness. Silas and Jeremiah, weary of their quiet lives in rural Virginia, enlist with Major General Edward Braddock's formidable army. Their objective: seize the French stronghold of Fort Duquesne. But the road is a crucible of bone-deep exhaustion, blistering heat, and the ever-present, unseen threat lurking in the dense forests of western Pennsylvania. As Braddock’s road grinds to a halt on the banks of the Monongahela River, the dreams of fortune give way to a ...