Suzannah Rowntree

Murder, monsters…and a disreputable Victorian lady’s maid. A killer stalks the grimy streets of Whitechapel—but Scotland Yard seems determined to turn a blind eye. With one look at her best friend's corpse, Liz Sharp already knows the truth: the killer is a werewolf. No one important will hold a werewolf accountable—after all, the monsters rule Europe. Certainly, no one will believe a werewolf victim like Liz: the very scars that make her determined to investigate Sal’s death also condemn her as the sort of female who’d sell her blood for easy money. As it happens, Liz’s best hope for justice might well lie with her emotionally repressed employer, Princess May. Though the princess has connections with werewolf royalty, there’s no one else Liz can turn to. Certainly, she can’t risk trusting the irritatingly personable Inspector Short, who dogs her steps from the slums of Whitechapel to the palaces of St James. But as corpses mount up, Liz discovers that no one is precisely who she thought: not Sal, not herself, and certainly not the werewolf. Luckily, she has a few tricks hidden in the pockets of her trusty bloomers… The first novel of Miss Sharp’s Monsters is a witty historical fantasy adventure, perfect for fans of The Parasol Protectorate or Pride and Prejudice and Zombies! Pick up The Werewolf of Whitechapel and join Miss Sharp on the uncanny streets of Victorian London…

The Werewolf of Whitechapel

Hunted by demons. Lost in time. Welcome to the First Crusade. Syria, 636: As heretic invaders circle Jerusalem, young Lukas Bessarion vows to defend his people. Instead, disaster strikes. His family is ripped apart. His allies are slaughtered. And Lukas is hurled across the centuries to a future where his worst nightmares have come true... Constantinople, 1097: Ayla may be a heretic beggar, but she knows one thing for sure: six months from now, she will die. Before then, she must avenge her father’s murder—or risk losing her soul. Desperate to find their way home, Lukas and Ayla join the seven armies marching east to liberate Jerusalem. If Lukas succeeds in his quest, he’ll undo the invasion and change the course of history. But only as long as Ayla never finds out who he really is… Dark magic, bloody warfare, and star-crossed love collide in this “utterly enthralling” historical fantasy perfect for fans of Outlander and City of Brass (The Fantasy Hive). Read 2020 SPFBO finalist A Wind from the Wilderness today! (Content Warning: The author has provided a content warning for character death and child harm/endangerment)

A Wind from the Wilderness

Blanche Pendragon enjoys her undemanding life as the ward of an eccentric nobleman in 1900 England. It's been years since she even wondered what happened to her long lost parents, but then a gift on the night of her eighteenth birthday reveals a heritage more dangerous and awe-inspiring than she ever dreamed of--or wanted. Soon Blanche is flung into a world of wayfaring immortals, daring knights, and deadly combats, with a murderous witch-queen on her trail and the future of a kingdom at stake. As the legendary King Arthur Pendragon and his warriors face enemies without and treachery within, Blanche discovers a secret that could destroy the whole realm of Logres. Even if the kingdom could be saved, is she the one to do it? Or is someone else the Pendragon's Heir?

Pendragon's Heir

Ghosts, grifters…and a missing heir in 1890s Europe. It’s easier to conduct a séance when the dead aren’t trying to contact you. As Molly Dark knows all too well, the problem with being able to see ghosts is that they never tell you what you wish to know. For instance, how a proper young lady like Miss Dark is supposed to support an impoverished family after her father has died a ruined man. Or how she is going to impersonate a missing princess long enough to steal a fortune out from under the collective noses of a whole family of royal monsters. Or exactly why the charming imposter claims to be none other than Grand Duke Vasily Nikolaevich, when he certainly isn’t a prince…or a vampire. Alas, the dead normally have something far more unsettling to impart… Return to the Bête Epoque, an 1890s Europe ruled by monsters, in Miss Dark’s Apparitions! Leverage meets The Parasol Protectorate in this whimsical historical fantasy caper. Be the first to join Miss Dark in the spooky mansions of 1890s Europe - preorder Tall & Dark today!

Tall & Dark

Never eat the faerie fruit... John the blacksmith loves two things above anything else: his peaceful life in Middleton Dale, and the tailor's free-spirited daughter Janet. Wandering into Faerie in search of adventure is the last thing he'd ever do. But when Janet does just that, she's captured by a powerful witch. Now it's up to John to save her...if the treacherous queen of Faerie doesn't trap him first. The Bells of Paradise is a retelling of the fairytale Jorinda and Joringel set in the fantastical realms of Elizabethan folklore! Read it now.

The Bells of Paradise

The City Beyond the Glass

What if it was Beauty who was cursed...not the Beast? Preeti Kamla has the evil eye. Her bad luck has brought tragedy and disgrace upon her once-wealthy family...but when a handsome stranger promises to break her curse, Preeti almost believes him. Until a twist of fate whisks her away from everything she knows, and the gruesome Demon Rajah claims her as his bride. The Rakshasa’s Bride is a novella-length retelling of Beauty and the Beast, inspired by Bollywood musicals! Read it now.

The Rakshasa's Bride

What if Sleeping Beauty was a martial artist?For a hundred years, Princess Morning Light has meditated in a hidden temple surrounded by ten thousand thorns. Could her long-lost sword skill be the key to stopping the Vastly Martial Emperor?Rebel leader Clouded Sky doesn't believe in the old legends of Ten Thousand Thorns Temple. But as bounty hunters and imperial guards close in, the martial princess may be Clouded Sky's last hope.Who can he trust - and who is planning to betray him?If you liked the martial arts and fierce female characters of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, you'll love this action-packed retelling of Sleeping Beauty!Click now for an adventure you'll never forget.

Ten Thousand Thorns

What if King Arthur had a daughter?Blanche was an ordinary girl in 1900 England...until the knight crashed through her door.Now, her guardians say she's a princess lost in time.Now, her father's enemies want her dead. Raised in the wild, Perceval has never known his father. Hoping for answers, he sets out to pledge his sword to the legendary King Arthur Pendragon. But dark forces threaten Camelot. And darker secrets fester behind the legend.Sparks fly when Perceval steals a kiss from the strange damsel he finds in the forest. Blanche doesn't trust this brash young knight...but as assassins close in, he might be her only chance of survival.If you love Narnia and Middle Earth, you'll be enchanted by this beautifully crafted Camelot! The Door to Camelot is Book One of Pendragon's Heir, an acclaimed new Arthurian retelling now being re-released in three volumes. Get it now.

The Door to Camelot

Miss Sharp's Monsters, Book 1

Murder, monsters...and a disreputable Victorian lady's maid. A killer stalks the grimy streets of Whitechapel--but Scotland Yard seems determined to turn a blind eye. With one look at her best friend's corpse, Liz Sharp already knows the truth: the killer is a werewolf. No one important will hold a werewolf accountable--after all, the monsters rule Europe. Certainly, no one will believe a werewolf victim like Liz: the very scars that make her determined to investigate Sal's death also condemn her as the sort of female who'd sell her blood for easy money. As it happens, Liz's best hope for justice might well lie with her emotionally repressed employer, Princess May. Though the princess has connections with werewolf royalty, there's no one else Liz can turn to. Certainly, she can't risk trusting the irritatingly personable Inspector Short, who dogs her steps from the slums of Whitechapel to the palaces of St James. But as corpses mount up, Liz discovers that no one is precisely who she thought: not Sal, not herself, and certainly not the werewolf. Luckily, she has a few tricks hidden in the pockets of her trusty bloomers... This paperback edition of The Werewolf of Whitechapel also includes the bonus novelette A Study in Sirens!

Ghosts, grifters...and a missing heir in 1890s Europe. It's easier to conduct a séance when the dead aren't trying to contact you. As Molly Dark knows all too well, the problem with being able to see ghosts is that they never tell you what you wish to know. For instance, how a proper young lady like Miss Dark is supposed to support an impoverished family after her father has died a ruined man. Or how she is going to impersonate a missing princess long enough to steal a fortune out from under the collective noses of a whole family of royal monsters. Or exactly why the charming imposter claims to be none other than Grand Duke Vasily Nikolaevich, when he certainly isn't a prince...or a vampire. Alas, the dead normally have something far more unsettling to impart... Return to the Bête Epoque, an 1890s Europe ruled by monsters, in Miss Dark's Apparitions! Leverage meets The Parasol Protectorate in this whimsical historical fantasy caper. Join Miss Dark in the spooky mansions of 1890s Europe - order Tall & Dark today!

Magic made her a warrior. Justice will make her a legend. Jerusalem, 1180: A catastrophe destroyed Marta Bessarion's family and whisked her away from everything she once knew. Now, armed with a magic spear and a burning thirst for justice, Marta vows to protect her new home and family, no matter the cost. But trouble is brewing in the glittering palaces of Jerusalem... The young Leper King, Baldwin, is dying. Before he goes, Baldwin must choose a successor...but every choice is a bad one. An innocent child, exploited by stronger men? A crafty cousin who has already tried to snatch the crown? Or his brilliant, passionate sister who is determined to rule - even if it triggers a war? When enemy armies muster on the kingdom's borders, Marta charges into battle. But when Baldwin's choice puts her newfound family at risk, Marta finds herself fighting a new kind of battle - one in which intrigue, deception, and betrayal are the weapons. To save the kingdom, she’ll need more than a magic spear to destroy its enemies. She'll need a saint to save its soul. The Lady of Kingdoms is Book 2 in the Watchers of Outremer series (though you don’t have to read Book 1 first). Wonder Woman meets City of Brass in this thrilling historical fantasy featuring lady knights, fierce princesses, and eldritch dragon angels! Read it now!

The Lady of Kingdoms

A lost princess. A daredevil knight. A quest like no other.They say that Blanche is King Arthur's daughter. But only Queen Guinevere knows that for sure-and she's not telling.To prove herself as the king's rightful heir, Blanche must travel to the lost castle of Carbonek as the guardian of the mysterious Holy Grail. But Carbonek houses many secrets-some of which could destroy Arthur's kingdom.Meanwhile, young Sir Perceval returns to his fellow knights at Camelot, eager to join them in the quest for the Holy Grail-and for the damsel who guards it. But even at the height of its power, Camelot seethes with ugly rumours. What is the secret behind Sir Galahad's birth? And why is the queen meeting Sir Lancelot in secret?As Perceval searches for the elusive Carbonek, Blanche must battle to protect the Holy Grail from enemies who would use it to destroy the kingdom. Could the sacred relic help Arthur's kingdom stand forever? Or is it already too late for Camelot?For fans of CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien! The Quest for Carbonek is Book Two of Pendragon's Heir, an acclaimed new Arthurian retelling now being re-released in three volumes. Read it today!

The Quest for Carbonek

A lost princess. A daredevil knight. A quest like no other. They say that Blanche is King Arthur’s daughter. But only Queen Guinevere knows that for sure—and she’s not telling. To prove herself as the king’s rightful heir, Blanche must travel to the lost castle of Carbonek as the guardian of the mysterious Holy Grail. But Carbonek houses many secrets—some of which could destroy Arthur’s kingdom. Meanwhile, young Sir Perceval returns to his fellow knights at Camelot, eager to join them in the quest for the Holy Grail—and for the damsel who guards it. But even at the height of its power, Camelot seethes with ugly rumours. What is the secret behind Sir Galahad’s birth? And why is the queen meeting Sir Lancelot in secret? As Perceval searches for the elusive Carbonek, Blanche must battle to protect the Holy Grail from enemies who would use it to destroy the kingdom. Could the sacred relic help Arthur’s kingdom stand forever? Or is it already too late for Camelot? For fans of CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien! The Quest for Carbonek is Book Two of Pendragon’s Heir, an acclaimed new Arthurian retelling now being re-released in three volumes. Get it now.

Not all wishes should be granted... In a city seething with intrigue and rebellion, Michael the fisherman and his wife Eudokia dream of a better life for their family. When Michael catches a fish that can grant wishes, he and Eudokia finally get their chance to taste the wealth and power of their wildest dreams. But will their ambition destroy the city and everything they love? The Prince of Fishes retells the Grimms' fairytale The Fisherman and His Wife against the theological turmoil and imperial grandeur of eighth-century Byzantium! Read it now.

The Prince of Fishes

Not all wishes should be granted... In a city seething with intrigue and rebellion, Michael the fisherman and his wife Eudokia dream of a better life for their family. When Michael catches a fish that can grant wishes, he and Eudokia finally get their chance to taste the wealth and power of their wildest dreams. But will their ambition destroy the city and everything they love? The Prince of Fishes retells the Grimms’ fairytale The Fisherman and His Wife against the theological turmoil and imperial grandeur of eighth-century Byzantium! Read it now.

Vampires, vengeance…and a mutinous Victorian lady’s maid. It’s not always easy to deal with a ticking bomb—and Miss Sharp just happens to have thrown this one straight at Queen Victoria’s royal train. Liz was only trying to save lives, but now she must face the Kabale, a secret tribunal of royal monsters who don’t easily forgive a stray bomb. If Liz can’t convince them of her loyalty, her life will be forfeit. Her best hope for survival may well rest with her worst enemy: the vampiric Grand Duke Vasily, who offers to help her bring down the Kabale, breaking their iron grip on Europe. Collaborating with Vasily comes with a price, and even if they succeed, Liz will be on the run for the rest of her life. Worst of all, she’ll make an enemy of the starchily attractive Inspector Short, for whom Liz has begun to feel something warmer than professional respect. But if she doesn’t take the war to the Kabale, more people will die—herself among them. It’s a good thing she has a secret weapon in the shape of her imperturbable employer, Princess May… Miss Sharp’s Monsters reaches its thrilling conclusion in a romantic historical fantasy adventure perfect for fans of The Parasol Protectorate or The Nevers! One-click A Vampire in Bavaria today and join Miss Sharp in the monstrous ballrooms of 1890s Europe.

A Vampire in Bavaria

A warrior running from his future. A djinn running from her past. Can they save the city…or will they doom it? Tripoli, 1289: Trapped by black magic in a hostile future, John Bessarion is determined to find his way home to a family and homeland that desperately need him. Yet when his quest leads him to a city trembling on the brink of destruction, John discovers that not everyone in this strange future has forgotten his name...or the terrible things he's already done to protect his people. As an enslaved djinn, Soraya fears she will never be anything more than a killer. Sent to infiltrate and betray a city under siege, she is helpless to subvert her mission until she stumbles across a face from her long-forgotten past. When John and Soraya join forces to save the city, they attract the attention of opposing sides in an ancient battle of evil against evil. Yet the greatest danger they face might not be the demons struggling for control of Tripoli...but the secrets buried in both their pasts. Is there any way home for killers like them? A Day of Darkness is Book 3 in the critically acclaimed Watchers of Outremer series (though it can be read as a standalone). City of Brass fans will love this stunning historical fantasy featuring time travel, palace intrigue, and immortal assassins!

A Day of Darkness

Camelot is falling. Can she save it? Blanche braved the perilous realm of Logres. She survived Morgan le Fay’s assassins. She saved the Holy Grail from desecration. Now she’s all set to face the court of Camelot and claim her rightful place as Blanchefleur, King Arthur’s daughter and the heir of Logres. Until disaster strikes. Queen Guinevere is accused of adultery, throwing Blanche’s parentage into doubt...and plunging the kingdom into a civil war which could destroy everything she has come to love. As the Round Table splinters, young Sir Perceval is torn between Sir Gawain, the father he idolises and Blanche, the lady he loves. Justice demands he take a side and fight against his swordbrothers. Will Gawain ever forgive him...or will Perceval have to fight his father, too? When they learn that a single shadowy figure has been steering Logres toward destruction, Blanche and Perceval have just one chance to save Arthur’s kingdom. But as they try to unearth their enemy, courtiers and knights whisper the deepest, darkest secret of all. Even if Camelot could be saved, is Blanche the one to do it? Or is someone else the Pendragon’s heir? You loved Narnia and Middle Earth. Now, step into Camelot. The Heir of Logres is Book Three of Pendragon’s Heir, an acclaimed new Arthurian retelling now being re-released in three volumes. Preorder it today!

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