Review of Ringrock by Stephen Barnard

 

Four students, travelling back to university from a friend’s party, crash their car in a desolate part of the Yorkshire moors. They stumble across a village that has no right being there: it isn’t on any map and has no means of communication with the outside world.

It also doesn’t take kindly to strangers.

Ruth Glover lives in Ringrock, but she wants out. She fears for the safety of her baby and the ritual that takes an offering from one of the village families each and every month.

Four outsiders might just be the key to her escape.

Doctor Sebastian Wheelwright rules the village with an iron fist. Anything that upsets the delicate balance of how his community operates has to be removed, with extreme prejudice if necessary.

Ethan, Odd, Noah and Kyle… they cannot be allowed to stay. But neither can they be allowed to leave, once they learn the secret of the Ringrock itself.

A new horror/suspense novel from Stephen Barnard, the author of Grievers’ Wood and No One Is Leaving.

MY REVIEW:

RINGROCK IS A FAST PACED SUSPENSE HORROR THAT LEAVES THE READER WANTING MORE. IT IS HORROR BUT NOT MONSTER HORROR LIKE I FIRST THOUGHT BUT STILL A GREAT STORY THAT YOU WILL NOT WANT TO PUT DOWN. THE AUTHOR HAS CREATED A UNIQUE AND FRIGHTENING WORLD WITH CHARACTERS YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE AND CHARACTERS YOU WILL DISLIKE. I REALLY ENJOYED THIS STORY. IT IS A UNIQUE STORYLINE THAT YOU DON'T NORMALLY READ. I WAS HOOKED FROM THE VERY FIRST PAGE UNTIL THE VERY END. THERE IS SUSPENSE AND ALOT OF ACTION THROUGHOUT THE STORY THAT LEAVES THE READER ON THE EDGE OF THEIR SEAT. THERE ARE A LOT OF TWISTS AND TURNS THAT LEAVE YOU GUESSING. IT TOOK ME A LITTLE BIT TO FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS HAPPENING. THERE WERE 2 DIFFERENT STORIES THAT COLLIDED. I LOVE STEPHEN BARNARD, AUTHOR'S WRITING AND CAN'T WAIT TO READ MORE BOOKS ABOUT HIM.  RINGROCK IS A MUST READ FOR FANS OF HORROR AND SUSPENSE.  5 STARS

Stephen Barnard

Stephen Barnard has been writing and self-publishing for a number of years. He predominantly writes horror / suspense, but has also written the science fantasy trilogy, 'Portentous'. When he's not doing that he sometimes teaches, parents, reads and binge-watches horror films.

P.J. Fiala Lynyrd Station Protectors Security Special Edition Omnibus Book Tour and Giveaway

 

🔥 Four elite operatives. Four dangerous missions. Four unforgettable love stories. 🔥

Lynyrd Station Protectors

Special Edition Omnibus

by PJ Fiala

Genre: Romantic Suspense, Second-Chance, Small Town Romance

When the job is too big for local law enforcement, Lynyrd Station’s elite security team is called in to eliminate the threat. These highly trained former military operatives specialize in taking down the most dangerous criminals—from drug cartels and arms dealers to vicious killers—all while risking their lives for justice and the ones they love.

In this special edition omnibus, experience four full-length novels packed with explosive action, thrilling suspense, and heart-pounding romance:

Each story in the Lynyrd Station Protectors - Security Series delivers fast-paced action, dangerous criminals, and steamy romance as these brave heroes fight for justice—and for the women who capture their hearts.

USA Today bestselling author PJ Fiala brings you the complete Lynyrd Station Protectors - Security Series in one thrilling omnibus. Full-length novels with no cliffhangers, no cheating, and guaranteed happily-ever-after endings.

Order your copy today and experience the ultimate blend of action, danger, and romance!

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♥️ Enemies to Lovers

  

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As a USA Today Best Selling Author, I’ve had the joy of publishing dozens of romance novels over the years. I focus primarily on romantic suspense, blending a bit of reality with make-believe to create stories filled with heat, heart, and all the feels. While I call Green Bay, Wisconsin, home, I often find myself traveling to destinations unknown on my motorcycle. But it was romance novels that truly took me to places I’d only dreamed of, solidifying my love for all things romance. My family keeps me grounded when my imagination takes me too far, offering both a reality check and a gentle nudge to keep it real.

I come from a family of veterans. My grandfather, father, brother, two sons, and one daughter-in-law are all veterans. Needless to say, I am proud to be an American and proud of the service my amazing family has given.

 

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Sonja Gunter Opaline's Discovery Book Tour and Giveaway

Love. Magic. Danger.

Could these three words articulate distinct spiritual essences to fuse together?

Opaline’s Discovery

The Witch DNA Trilogy Book 1

by Sonja Gunter

Genre: Fantasy Romance, Romantasy, Urban Fantasy  

Love. Magic. Danger.

Could these three words articulate distinct spiritual essences to fuse together?

Bookstore owner, Opaline Lunn, facilitates a Speed Dating Event, in hopes of finding her soulmate. She meets attendee Detective Eamon Dayan, who wasn’t looking for love, but sparks fly at their first kiss.

Together they unearth Opaline’s powers which lead to the discovery that she has two sisters, and someone called The Ancient One who wants to kill them.

Unraveling a myriad of mysteries, with Opaline’s newfound ability to do spells, the soulmates must find her sisters by her twenty-fifth birthday to be able to confront the evil force and save all of them.

 

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I was born and raised in the cold and beautiful Minnesota, but I escaped to Illinois for seventeen years to raise my two boys, and now I call Florida home. My husband Andy, who’s always been my hero, has put up with my late night computer typing and endless stacks of papers with my stories on them. We have one furry friend as family: Chip, a sixteen year old ragdoll cat.

Life has been full of ups and downs, but I’ve made it through the hard times. I love to travel and go to Disney World to trade pins.  I’ve been a bowler for many years, and you can catch me writing my next novel at the lanes.

I encourage you to check out my web site, www.sonjagunter.com for more info and don’t be surprised if I let my Norwegian heritage come through in my stories.

Go Vikings! You betcha!

 

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Venus Campbell To Desire the Stars Book Tour and Giveaway

 

Exiled alien prince Jarren Graf has never encountered a scent like Lissa Reyes.

To Desire the Stars

by Venus Campbell

Genre: SciFi Romance

Exiled alien prince Jarren Graf has never encountered a scent like Lissa Reyes'.

 

Abducted from Earth by Jarren, high-achiever Lissa Reyes discovered something hunted her scent. Both their scents, that is. As the key to reclaiming his throne and ending generations of galactic subjugation, Lissa knew Jarren could not let her go. But as a prince from a world built on olfactory power, Jarren's passions flared with her close. Every whiff grew their desire. Every touch increased their hunger for each other. By fate or chance, their love would change his civilization.

 

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Venus Campbell is the Principal of the Book of Venus publishing and the Winner of the Kroger Award for Excellence in Creative Writing.  She has finaled in various writing contests such as the Central Ohio Ignite the Flame and the New England Chapter- RWA First Kiss.  Campbell is a member of the Romance Writers of America (RWA) and the Authors Guild.  Campbell has written professionally since 2006 and has completed five single title manuscripts.  To Desire the Stars is her second publication. Campbell focuses on interweaving paranormal elements into romance stories, creating unique worlds which challenge people’s perceptions of self and preconceived notions of human love and relationships. 

 

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The Tales of Ferres Series Book Tour and Giveaway

 

Enter to the Forest of Ferrês to see the land man has never seen before...only a few survive to tell the tale.

A Father’s Protection

Tales of Ferrês Book 1

by K.M. Jenkins

Genre: Young Adult Epic Fantasy Short Reads 

The land beyond The Forest of Ferrês belongs to the kyres mortal enemies the twin-tailed foxes. Standing on the borders DarkDeath will have to plunge into the unknown to save his adventurous pup. Will he be able to find Digger and make it out alive? The battle to protect his own will test his strength when DarkDeath faces off against an old rival. How far can he be pushed to protect one he loves dearly?

A Father's Protection is a young adult fantasy adventure featuring a strong alpha dad that gives his all to protect his pup. This story is a standalone tale that can be read within the Tales of Ferrês series. You can enjoy it in any order without confusion.

 

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An Elf, a Dragon, and a God’s Intervention

Tales of Ferrês Book 2

Blake and Meisha spent years hunting down jewels and treasures throughout the realms of Tarzinëa. Placing these treasures upon a mural that adorns Meisha's cave creating a masterpiece of magnificent art. Now on the verge of completing this quest they find themselves inside the Forest of Ferrês. What should seem like an easy task will end in disaster when a goddess intervenes with fate?

A choice made will change this dragon and her elven ryder's fate forever. How far can greed push you before you give up everything to save the one you love most?

An Elf, a Dragon, and a God's Intervention is a Young Adult Fantasy Adventure Short Story featured within the Tales of Ferrês series. Each story is a standalone tale and can be read in any order without confusion.

 

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Bonds of Friendship

Tales of Ferrês Book 3

If you looked a creature in the eye believed to be a mindless beast that kills without thought, what do you do when you realize the truth is but a lie? Walk alongside Karigan as the Forest of Ferrês beacons her to a destiny she never wanted or expected. She knows now that the world is wrong, and the only way to change it is with Silvashi at her side.Journey to a time before an empire was born, when dragons were wild and were seen as monstrous killers. Witness the moment everything changed—when one girl created a bond of friendship that forever altered her world, bringing forth the dawning of a new era.

Bonds of Friendship is a Young Adult Fantasy Adventure Short Story featuring a young girl and a dragon. You can find this story as part of the Tales of Ferrês series. You are able to read this story in any order within the series since each story is a standalone.

 

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The Assassin’s Prophecy

Tales of Ferrês Book 4

Jeremy is a mercenary for the Assassin's Association. He has proven to himself and his superiors that he is worth keeping around. Now Jeremy faces the one mission that could break his career and ruin his father's name. Jeremy has to kill the elven king, but when emotions get involved everything backfires. A chance encounter with a mysterious elven maiden secures his escape from imprisonment and certain death. With her help, he finds solace among the trees only to realize he has become trapped inside the Forest of Ferrês. Trading one evil for another, Jeremy will face truths about himself he never knew. Can he deny the words of fate spoken from a Unicorn's mind? Join Jeremy in the fourth installment of the Tales of Ferrês to find out.

 

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Nightmare of Ferrês

Tales of Ferrês Book 5

Aerigon has had a hard life. He never knew his parents and grew up on the generosity of others. As an orphan Aerigon has no true place to call home. When the Forest of Ferrês calls, he finds himself in a nightmare worse than the abyss. He will face evils and creatures man can only dream up in nightmares. Will there be a light at the end of the darkness or will he be lost to the shadows of Ferrês forever? You have seen the light and a hint of darkness within the Forest of Ferrês. Now walk with Aerigon as he faces the horrors within. Journey to the dark side where kyres fear to tread. Read and find out if Aerigon can face the world's darkest demons. Will he make it out alive? You will only find out in the 5th installment within the Tales of Ferrês story series.

 

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The Wrath of Snowfire

Tales of Ferrês Book 6

After long months being on puppy duty, SnowFire finally gets a day of freedom. The day should have been relaxing, but it turned into a mother's worst nightmare. As an intruder enters their territory, SnowFire rushes to her pups to protect them. Word is delivered to her that one of her older pups is missing and all claws are out as she hunts the land to find her. DarkDeath watches his mate go postal when the word gets delivered a twin-tailed fox entered their territory. With his second in command at his side, they search for the enemy, only to find they might be too late. As the wind mingles SnowFire's and the enemies scent together––magic takes shape leaving DarkDeath fearing for his mate's life. Will SnowFire's rage push her past her breaking point, or will DarkDeath save her from herself? See what happens in the 6th installment within the Tales of Ferrês story series and find out why this alpha female shouldn't be messed with.

 

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Mëira's Prince

Tales of Ferrês Book 7

A gorgeous day lies before Ïstan. On a mission to practice with his bow away from prying eyes, he ventures out into the elven forest of Vladïmir. A single step unexpectedly changes his path, throwing him deep within the Forest of Ferrês. He is taken to an alluring fairy city, hoping his new fairy friends can get him home again. But when the Child Goddess, Salza, gets involved Ïstan finds himself standing on the edge of a new adventure—one that will begin as soon as he proves he is fit for the journey ahead.

 

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Bonds of Betrayal

Tales of Ferrês Book 8

Since Queen Karigan’s death, the dragon ryders and their dragons have been labeled traitors. Bearing the burden of a crime they did not commit, Shogun and his dragon, Zeima, flee for their lives. They take refuge inside the Forest of Ferrês just as they are on the verge of collapsing from exhaustion. Once mighty hunters, they are now the prey. Death takes on the face of a dark figure stalking them from the shadows. Will Shogun survive facing the greatest evil the world will ever know? What is a ryder without a dragon—is he even a ryder anymore? Find out in this 8th installment of the Tales of Ferrês story series.

 

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A Forbidden Friendship

Tales of Ferrês Book 9

Prince Billy is on a quest. He must prove to his elders that he can make it out in the real world on his talents as a mage. After two years of adventures, he is finally on his way back to Elërya, the City of Mages. But when he wanders off the King’s Road, Billy finds himself in trouble. The Forest of Ferrês has swallowed him up while he slumbers in his camp. He wakes to find a small fox with two tails jumping at his feet, trying to warn him that a creature of horror is hunting him from the depths of the forest. Will he make it out alive? Or will his journey take an unexpected turn?

 

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A Powerful Rivalry

Tales of Ferrês Book 10

The goddess Nütari rules alone over all the beasts in the Forest of Ferrês. She hoards the forest’s glory, keeping it only for herself and those few she trusts. But a young goddess, Serena, wants the freedom to walk through the forest and open its beauty to everyone. She is determined to change the Council of Gods’ laws. Will she create a creature powerful enough to take the land by storm? Find out how this powerful rivalry between two goddesses began in the final installment in the Tales of Ferrês series.

 

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K.M. Jenkins is a published international bestselling author that writes epic battles, forbidden romance, and tales of fantasy and adventure. She has a big love for the fantasy genre and loves dragons above all creatures. When she is not writing, you will find her chasing her twin boys around the house. Between the three she has epic battles throughout the day and nothing ever gets boring.

 

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Janet Morris I, The Sun Book Tour and Giveaway

 

He conquered more than forty nations and brought fear and war to the very doorstep of Eighteenth Dynasty Egypt, but he could not conquer the one woman he truly loved.

I, The Sun

by Janet Morris

Genre: Ancient Egyptian Hittite Historical Fiction

“I, the Sun is a masterpiece of historical fiction.  It tells a great story while accurately creating the world of the Hittites and their best known emperor,” — Dr. Jerry Pournelle.

 

Suppiluliumas I and the Amarna pharaohs:

Biographical novel of the greatest Hittite king.

 

From palace coups in the lost city of Hattusas to treachery in the Egyptian court of Tutankhamun, I, the Sun, the saga of the Hittite King Suppiluliumas, rings with authenticity and the passion of a world that existed fourteen hundred years before the birth of Christ.

They called him Great King, Favorite of the Storm God, the Valiant. He conquered more than forty nations and brought fear and war to the very doorstep of Eighteenth Dynasty Egypt, but he could not conquer the one woman he truly loved.

 

 

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Best selling author Janet Morris began writing in 1976 and published more than 30 novels, many co-authored with her husband Chris Morris or others. She contributed short fiction to the shared universe fantasy series Thieves World, in which she created the Sacred Band of Stepsons, a mythical unit of ancient fighters modeled on the Sacred Band of Thebes. She created, orchestrated, and edited the Bangsian fantasy series Heroes in Hell, writing stories for the series as well as co-writing the related novel, The Little Helliad, with Chris Morris. She wrote the bestselling Silistra Quartet in the 1970s, including High Couch of Silistra, The Golden Sword, Wind from the Abyss, and The Carnelian Throne. This quartet had more than four million copies in Bantam print alone, and was translated into German, French, Italian, Russian and other languages. In the 1980s, Baen Books released a second edition of this landmark series. The third edition is the Author's Cut edition, newly revised by the author for Perseid Press. Most of her fiction work has been in the fantasy and science fiction genres, although she has also written historical and other novels. Morris has written, contributed to, or edited several book-length works of non-fiction, as well as papers and articles on nonlethal weapons, developmental military technology and other defense and national security topics.

 

Janet said: 'People often ask what book to read first. I recommend "I, the Sun" if you like ancient history; "The Sacred Band," a novel, if you like heroic fantasy; "Lawyers in Hell" if you like historical fantasy set in hell; "Outpassage" if you like hard science fiction; "High Couch of Silistra" if you like far-future dystopian or philosophical novels. I am most enthusiastic about the definitive Perseid Press Author's Cut editions, which I revised and expanded.'

  

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