Posts Tagged 'romance'
An epic Aussie tale for lovers of historical fiction
Posted: January 1, 2021 in white spirit
Tags: Aborigines, adventure, Australia, convicts, historical fiction, history, Moreton Bay, romance, white spirit
In WHITE SPIRIT (A novel based on a true story) Irish convict John Graham is mistaken for a white spirit by primitive Aborigines after he escapes from Australia's infamous Moreton Bay penal settlement. His is an epic tale!
Set in nineteenth century Australia, WHITE SPIRIT is a sweeping yarn that encapsulates all the nuances of the southern continent's unique history and provides detailed insights into the tribal life of First Australian (Aboriginal) peoples.
★★★★★ "Disturbing, brutal, honest, unputdownable. It is real, very, very real with fascinating characters at the helm. Very highly recommended! Both men and women will enjoy the story." – 'History and Women' org.
★★★★★ "This is a tour de force of a book… every page and chapter is riveting." –Amazon Reviews
★★★★★ "It kept me enthralled from start to finish" –Amazon Customer
WHITE SPIRIT is available via Amazon as a paperback and Kindle ebook. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LWIRH9J/
Epic adventure novel "very entertaining," according to Amazon Reviews
Posted: December 27, 2020 in Into the Americas
Tags: adventure, Amazon, Bloggers, First Nations, HistFic, historical fiction, history, into the americas, Morcan novels, Mowachahts., Native Americans, readers, Reviewers, romance
Nootka Sound, Vancouver Island, is the setting for our adventure novel Into the Americas. It was here that 19-year-old John Jewitt found himself captive after Mowachaht warriors attacked his ship and slaughtered his crewmates.
Here's what Amazon reviewers are saying about Into the Americas (A novel based on a true story):
★★★★★ "An awesome tale!" -Great Historical Fiction Book Reviews
★★★★★ "Extremely well researched, the main character's 'coming of age' is told with detached and stark brutality." -Award-winning author Lee Murray
★★★★★ "Want a great historical fiction read? Here it is!" -Author Alice DiNizo
★★★★★ "VERY entertaining! Near impossible to put down." -Amazon Reviews
Into the Americas is available via Amazon as a paperback and Kindle ebook. http://www.amazon.com/Into-Americas-novel-based-story-ebook/dp/B00YJKM51E/
'A Gladiator's Love' a short story that combines love and lust with gladiatorial combat
Posted: December 22, 2020 in A Gladiator's Love
Tags: action, adventure, Ancient Rome, Colosseum, Female Gladiators, Gladiators, Gladiatrix, historical fiction, history, romance, Short Stories
In the action-romance short story A Gladiator's Love dashing Greek gladiator Leonidas is looking forward to fighting for his freedom in the Colosseum of Ancient Rome. That is until he learns who it is he must fight.
★★★★★ "Rich in flavor and fine characterizations, this novella makes for a fine winter evening's read. Highly recommended." –Amazon Hall of Fame Top 50 reviewer Grady Harp
Footnote: Did you know there were gladiatrix, or female gladiators, in Ancient Rome? And there is evidence to suggest they were honored as highly as their male counterparts. History suggests many of them were 'high born' women of means… I guess they bred 'em tough in those days!
A Gladiator's Love is available via Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B082S2MKN3/
'Heads You Win' – another thrilling novel from master storyteller Jeffrey Archer
Posted: December 18, 2020 in Book reviews
Tags: action, adventure, bestsellers, book reviews, epic novels, fictions, Jeffrey Archer, mysteries, romance, thrillers
Alexander Karpenko is no ordinary child, and from an early age, it is clear he is destined to lead his countrymen. But when his father is assassinated by the KGB for defying the state, he and his mother will have to escape from Russia if they hope to survive. At the docks, they are confronted with an irreversible choice: should they board a container ship bound for America, or Great Britain? Alexander leaves that choice to the toss of a coin…
https://www.amazon.com/Heads-You-Win-Jeffrey-Archer-ebook/dp/B07BGY4YH1/
★★★★★ Archer's Heads You Win is essentially two stories about the same people – one about a young Russian and his mom who, after a coin toss flee to make a new life for themselves in America, and the other about the same pair who flee to England to make a new life there. Spanning two continents and 30 years, the concept and the writing are brilliant with mind-bending plot twists guaranteed to keep you turning the pages. Warning, spoiler ahead: I note some reviewers are critical of the ending. I found it both startling and unsettling. Whilst it's an ending that has apparently disappointed some, it doesn't detract from can only be described as a brilliant read. –Lance Morcan
ANNO 2020 strikes a chord with Amazon Hall of Fame reviewer
Posted: November 6, 2020 in ANNO 2020
Tags: Amazon, ANNO 2020, Coronavirus, Drama, Jam, james morcan, kindle, pandemic, Psychological Novels, romance
"Impressive, and a beautiful reading experience, this is a very fine solo venture for the gifted James Morcan. Highly recommended." -Grady Harp, Amazon Hall of Fame Top 50 Reviewer
ANNO 2020 Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08LS91VV6/
New release psychological novel ANNO 2020 an uplifting read
Tags: ANNO 2020, Inspirational, Lockdowns, Psychological Novels, Relationships, romance
ANNO 2020 – the debut, solo-authored novel by James Morcan, co-writer of Into the Americas, Silent Fear, The Ninth Orphan, White Spirit and other bestselling novels – was launched this week on Amazon. Set during Anno MMXX (Year 2020), this psychological novel explores five different relationships as people around the world are separated from each other due to the Coronavirus lockdown.
"An emotionally stirring novel and an around-the-world look at 2020, seen from various perspectives. I especially liked interconnectedness shown between all things." –E. Norris (Scientist)
ANNO 2020 is recommended reading for those trying to make sense of a year that has been truly annus horribilis. It has been described as an uplifting read that lightens the darkness.
To view this novel on Amazon go to: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08LS91VV6/
Meet the Englishman whose incredible adventures inspired the epic novel Into the Americas
Posted: September 5, 2020 in Into the Americas
Tags: adventure, adventure novels, Canada, First Nations, historical fiction, history, john jewitt, Mowachahts, Native Americans, romance, true stories, Vancouver Island
John Jewitt…the central character in our historical adventure novel Into the Americas. The scar on his forehead was left by a Mowachaht warrior intent on decapitating him. All but one of Jewitt's crewmates were beheaded after their brigantine the Boston was attacked in Nootka Sound, Vancouver Island. The portrait sketch, incidentally, was drawn years after these dramatic events.
Into the Americas (A novel based on a true story) is a gritty, real-life adventure based on one of history's greatest survival stories. It was inspired by the diary entries of young English blacksmith John Jewitt during his time aboard ship and also during his sojourn at Nootka Sound, on North America's western seaboard, from 1802 to 1805.
It's a tale of two vastly different cultures – indigenous North American and European civilization – colliding head on. It is also a Romeo and Juliet story set in the wilderness.
Into the Americas is available via Amazon as a paperback and Kindle ebook. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YJKM51E/
You can read the opening chapters if you click on the book's cover on its Amazon page… Happy reading!
Aviation thriller inspired by true-life near-tragedy
Posted: September 3, 2020 in The Heathrow Affair
Tags: Aviation, Aviation Thrillers, Heathrow, mystery, readers, romance, thriller novels, thrillers
On 10 June 1990, British Airways Flight 5390 suffered explosive decompression resulting in the captain being partially sucked out of the aircraft. This near-tragedy was the inspiration for our aviation thriller THE HEATHROW AFFAIR.
"Brilliant, I loved it! Easily worth the 5/5 Star Rating." -Amazon Australia Top 50 reviewer Todd Simpson
"An immensely entertaining romance adventure!" -Amazon Hall of Fame Top 100 reviewer Grady Harp
THE HEATHROW AFFAIR is available via Amazon as a paperback and Kindle ebook. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07X8CN6BD/
John warned to look out for his scalp in early encounter with First Nations people in 'Into the Americas' novel
Posted: July 9, 2020 in Into the Americas
Tags: adventure, First Nations, historical fiction, history, into the americas, Native Americans, romance
In the opening chapters of our historical adventure INTO THE AMERICAS (A novel based on a true story) we describe as follows the arrival of young English blacksmith John Jewitt in Nootka Sound, Vancouver Island, in the early 1800s…
John and his crewmates returned their attention to shore as The Boston entered Friendly Cove. Nootka village came into view and the drumming sound that had heralded the brig's arrival earlier intensified.
Mowachaht villagers could be seen drumming sticks against the exterior of their lodges. To John's eyes, those employed in such a way appeared to be working themselves up into a frenzy.
On the sandy beach in front of the village, warriors were in the process of launching some of the twenty or so canoes resting there. John could see the Mowachahts were intent on approaching The Boston and he hoped they meant the brig's crew no harm. The fact that all were armed and most carried muskets did nothing for his confidence.
Dorthy, who stood alongside John, noticed his assistant's interest in the activity ashore. "Them the Mowachahts," the armorer said. "Savages every one of 'em, so watch your scalp."
John hoped Dorthy was joking. The expression on his face indicated he wasn't.
INTO THE AMERICAS is available via Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YJKM51E/
Meet Moilow – the end result of fifty thousand years' evolution
Posted: June 30, 2020 in white spirit
Tags: Aborigines, adventure, adventure novels, Australia, convicts, First Australians, historical fiction, history, romance, white spirit
Behind the charred tree stump, a solitary Aborigine stood stock still, his spear clasped close to his side. Moilow had been standing there, unmoving, since dawn. He'd been about to give up when he sensed a presence in the rainforest beyond his hiding place.
A respected member of the local Kabi tribe, Moilow was, in many ways, typical of others of his race. Intelligent, dark, deep-set eyes peered out from beneath furrowed brows; his broad nose protruded above full lips, and he wore a black, matted beard to complement his bushy hair, which he'd tied in a knot; his coal-black skin glistened and his near-naked, wiry frame oozed strength and robustness – the end result of fifty thousand years' evolution in this unforgiving, inhospitable land; his chest and limbs were scarified as a result of his following the age-old practice of lancing the flesh with shells; and his nakedness was covered only by a skimpy loincloth fashioned from the skin of a dingo, the native wild dog that ranges over much of the continent. The loincloth, once yellow like the dingo that wore it, had browned with age.
You have been reading an exerpt from our epic, historical adventure WHITE SPIRIT (A novel based on a true story). It's available as a paperback and Kindle ebook via Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LWIRH9J/