Opening Pages

An extract from Maureen McDermott's young adult adventure story... Home Again! Garth’s heart beat wildly! Behind the next bend was his home. He forgot his travelling companions and ran the last five hundred metres into the waiting arms of his grandparents, who had been told of his return. Rosamund and the others eventually caught up and then waited at a distance, until Garth, remembering them, turned and said to his grandparents, ‘These are my dear friend...

An extract from Peter C.L. Harrison's gripping and suspenceful thriller... Chapter One: London Jens Bingen brushed back his dark blond hair in the mirror over the little sink in the small London Bed and Breakfast, then swore vehemently. “Sshit!” He threw the brush at the mirror, which shattered over the sink and floor. “Helvete!” he shouted, turning and kicking at the little wooden chair, which flew across the room. He sat promptly down on his bed,...

An extract from Tony M.Adams’ middle grade fantasy quest, where a 13-year-old girl holds the key to the secrets that could save the fate of the world... It was wet, warm, and slow-moving. Masie knew precisely what it was. As usual, Masie’s dog, Archie, had got in her bedroom and woke her up with a big, wet lick to her face. “Ewwww, Archie…” Masie mumbled, covering her head with her quilt. Archie sat down, his nose inches from Masie’...

If you haven't yet read Angel Redeemed: Watchers and Warriors Book 1, stop here, go and read the first book in the series, and then you can come back here for a preview of the sequel... Chapter One Claire Thordis pinched the bridge of her nose, squeezing her eyelids shut. The scent of cosmopolitans and sweat-soaked lust filled the air. Ladies’ night at Nitro always drew a large crowd. A pendulum of pain tapped behind one pupil. Prying her eyes open, squinting throu...

An extract from Olivia Rising, a powerful romance of resilience, courage, and the transformative power of love… Chapter One As the somber notes of the piano echo through the nave, Olivia Kane stands at the head of the church, hands gripping the podium for support. She has yet to come to terms with the new reality that is her life. It’s unfair… It’s cruel… It’s heartbreaking. She certainly feels heartbroken… and it’s a heartbreak s...

An extract from Julia Phoebe Lane’s poetry collection that captivates, illuminates the quiet moments in life, and reflects on a wide range of topics. This collection is sure to have something for everyone as Julia muses on the natural beauty of the world, the serious issues facing us today, and playfully humorous contemplations on everyday experiences. Here is a short extract of a couple of poems from the collection. SEEING THE LIGHT Golden leaves hang by a thr...

An extract from Anastasia Kim’s high fantasy novel: a captivating tale of enchantment, intrigue and the connections that shape our lives - sitting in a café yourself is an optional extra! Chapter 1 Dragon Café In a town far, far away Over the hills In a brightly lit café There lives a dragon That makes crème brûlée But the story did not start out that way… “Bloody rain...

An extract from Craig McMillan’s tense WW1-set military thriller, where Captain Ralph Husey, after being asked to volunteer for service in Flanders, finds himself outnumbered and outgunned, forced to hold back hordes of German infantry. Chapter 1 – The Long March 5.25 a.m., London Rifle Brigade (L.R.B.) Barracks It was still dark as the soldiers formed up under the only external light available on the parade ground at the Bunhill R...

An extract from Marcelo Coutts and Stuart Goldwin’s science-fiction zesty re-telling of pre- and post-French-revolutionary history, sprinkled with a culinary flavour, where even impossible dreams can come true… CHAPTER 1 The big man at the top of the stairs “Kings are the slaves of history.” Leo Tolstoy, War and Peace The sound of ten-thousand thundering hooves beating across the Camargue in Louis March...