Ancient Ghosts

There are few things more in common across cultures than the belief in ghosts. Ghosts inhabit something of the very essence of what it is to be human. Whether we personally 'believe' or not, we are all aware of ghosts and the rich mythologies and rituals surrounding them. They have inspired, fascinated and frightened us for centuries - yet most of us are only familiar with the vengeful apparitions of Shakespeare, or the ghastly spectres haunting the pages of 19th-century Gothic literature. But their origins are much, much older.

Murder, magic, and mayhem on tap—Turk’s pub has seen better grand openings. Sera Grass is used to waltzing through life—literally. As the manager of the Crystal Ballroom, her world revolves around grace, rhythm, and the occasional ghostly audience. But when a body drops in the middle of her best friend Turk’s newly renovated pub, Sera finds herself in the spotlight of a much deadlier dance. With Turk looking guiltier by the pint, Sera dives headfirst into the mystery, determined to clear his name. Her tools? A ghost who loves to meddle, magical powers she’s still learning to ...

A fast-paced sword-and-sorcery adventure of lost treasure, ancient ruins, and deadly sorcery—written in the raw, untamed spirit of Robert E. Howard. Korun has crossed half the world in search of gold, glory, and the kind of danger most men are wise enough to avoid. That search has brought him to a steaming jungle, where a mist-choked river winds past broken ruins and graves that do not stay closed. Something ancient moves beneath the black water. The deeper Korun goes, the more the jungle itself seems to hunger. Others have followed the River of Ghosts in pursuit of treasure. None have ...

Examines the Path of Souls or Trail of Ghosts, a Native American model for the after-death journey Demonstrates how psychoactive plants were used to evoke the liminal state between life and death in initiatory rites and spirit journeys Explores the symbology of the large earthwork...

Uncover the untold story of language in the ancient Mediterranean—a fascinating linguistic world that was far more complex, competitive, and diverse than the simple narrative of "Latin conquered all." In the early Mediterranean, Latin was an underdog: one minor dialect among a vibrant, multicultural mosaic. This groundbreaking book, Lingua Mare Nostrum, challenges the traditional view of linguistic history, revealing an intense and dynamic "linguistic ecology" (Sprachbund) that serves as the true foundation of modern European languages. Dive into the Crucible of Ancient Languages Linguist...

Uncover the Lost Kingdom That Nearly Conquered the Ancient World Deep in the mountains of western Turkey lie the ruins of a civilization that time forgot—until now. In Ghosts of Arzawa, archaeologist R. Jay Driskill resurrects one of the Bronze Age's most fascinating and overlooked kingdoms, revealing a sophisticated empire that dared to challenge the mighty Hittites and corresponded as equals with the pharaohs of Egypt. The Kingdom History Almost Lost For over 3,000 years, Arzawa remained buried beneath layers of history, known only through fragmentary mentions in enemy archives. But ...

"Excellent writing, fabulous characters, and fascinating storylines!" -Ronnie Rennae Powerful Viking warriors come together with modern-day women in seven heart-stopping Time Travel Romances. Join the Viking Ancestors' Kin on sweeping adventures rich with Scandinavian history, intrigue, passion, epic battles, dragon shifters, Norse mythology, and so much more! 1400+ Pages. RISE OF A VIKING- Hearts will be tested and lives forever changed. Will a new Viking King rise up and keep his people safe? Or will his endless draw to a modern-day woman be his ultimate ruin? VENGEANCE OF A VIKING- One a...

2019 FIRST PLACE INDEPENDENT BOOK AWARDS WINNER FOR HORROR! 2019 SILVER IPPY AWARD FOR HORROR! 2018 FIRST PLACE EVVY AWARD WINNER FOR HORROR! TOP SHELF AWARD #1 FOR HORROR & PARANORMAL! Deep in the Louisiana bayou, an ancient mansion sits empty and abandoned. Callie Pilantro inherits the house and finds a mysterious child there who appears and disappears at will. Even the walls of the mansion hold long-forgotten secrets. Get your copy today! Follow Callie as she struggles to find the secrets of her house even as someone or something tries to stop her. It all ends one eerie night. Will it be...

Stay Away - An amazingly original horror novel from Ike Hamill Every small town has secrets. Some secrets can kill. He’s always been there, the old gentleman in the funeral suit, hanging around the big oak tree. Even before the cemetery was dug, the natives knew about him. He was just as much a part of the landscape as the rocks or the river. If you ever needed anything, especially if it was a matter of life and death, you could find him and make a trade. He always trades fair. Everybody says so. Eric is about to trade without even realizing it. He isn’t tricked. It’s only a mistake. ...

In this sequel to The Ghost of Blake Manor, Jackie Johnson and Heather Turner are confronted by a century’s old evil that has them both marked for death. Though the ghosts of Arthur Blake and Reginald Cornwell have become their dear friends, they do not have the power to stop the malevolent life-force that is coming to harm them. As the ancient evil indiscriminately kills many an innocent soul, Arthur and Jackie find the long-hidden journal of Arthur’s mother, warning of this cold-blooded killer and pointing to Jackie’s murder. With the help of his mother, his “ghost” friends, ...

When Alexander the Great died at the age of 32, his empire stretched from the Adriatic Sea in the west all the way to modern-day India in the east. In an unusual compromise, his two heirs - a mentally damaged half brother, Philip III, and an infant son, Alexander IV, born after his death - were jointly granted the kingship. But six of Alexander's Macedonian generals, spurred by their own thirst for power and the legend that Alexander bequeathed his rule "to the strongest," fought to gain supremacy.  

Fast-paced and exciting adventure that will enthrall every reader. Erin Hunter, author of the New York Times bestselling Warriors series In the conclusion of Michelle Paver s bestselling Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series, the ultimate battle between good and evil is waged. A thrilling...

Beneath the surface, the dead are waiting… When mermaid private investigator Alexis Silver is summoned by her CIA handler for a “quiet favor,” she expects another classified errand. Instead, she’s flown to rural Oregon, where a long-forgotten reservoir hides a drowned town, and a Cold War listening post built to monitor something the Agency still refuses to name. But the lake holds more than secrets. As Alex dives into the sunken streets of Haskell Springs, she finds spirits drifting through ruined storefronts and ghostly figures glaring from the windows of submerged houses. Some ...

In this terrifyingly twisted thriller, a young couple discovers the horror held within their newly purchased dream house. "Action-packed horror ... Fans of Stephen King and Paul Tremblay will find this a satisfying escape into the woods." ―Kirkus Reviews “This is classic supernatural horror...

The Ghost Warriors (Book 1): A fast-paced prehistoric adventure about bravery, friendship, and growing up in a dangerous world. Perfect for readers who love survival stories and heroic journeys. When two boys set out on a secret mission to help a friend, their plan goes awry, pushing them into a conflict with a rival tribe. Their survival depends on their wilderness skills, newfound courage, and their cunning brand of “ghost warfare” that mixes deception, ingenuity, and comic twists. The Ghost Warriors will appeal to fans of Hatchet, Wolf Brother, and The Ranger’s Apprentice, ...

Samantha Moon figures her daughter’s birthday will be nice and normal—not the start of a magical apocalypse. Amid the chaos of her life, Sam has learned to appreciate the quiet moments. She’s one of the few people who doesn’t mind a long day at the office. So when Paxton’s fourteenth birthday arrives, she expects something simple—cute, innocent, and filled with unicorn-themed decorations. An actual unicorn, though? Not so much. What’s an immortal, psychic vampire to do when a creature of legend crashes into her backyard? Sam has no idea. But it quickly becomes clear that the ...

Magic, danger, and epic fantasy collide in this spellbinding first book of the Silent Archmage series, where an archmage seeking peace enrolls in a magic academy, only to be swept into a treacherous magical adventure. Syl, an archmage who tirelessly fought the monsters spilling from the magical...

The new book in a spellbinding sci-fi/fantasy series about an archmage happy to enroll in a magical university and find freedom from battle, until the battle comes looking for him anyway... The moon is falling. War is coming. The time for action is now. Cascadia and Auria have felled each other...

Reality has fractured. The past won't stay buried. And two unlikely allies must navigate a quantum nightmare to save a city. In the hidden alleys of Old Shanghai, disgraced physicist Li Wei gets a second chance: help Triad boss Brother Hui and eccentric historian Old Chen activate a device that can tap into the quantum echoes of the past. The promise is revolutionary—access to ancestral knowledge, lost skills, historical wisdom. But when the experiment catastrophically fails, it doesn't just break—it braids reality itself. The result is "The Tangle": a growing zone where quantum ...

A year after her husband's sudden death, ceramic artist Tilda Fordwells finally moves into the secluded Welsh cottage that was to be their new home. She hopes that the tranquil surroundings will help ease her grief, and lessen her disturbing visions of Mat's death. Instead, the lake in the...