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"e;Rich characters and an engaging story"e;When the cut from the blade runs deep - You need a heart of StoneThe quest across France comes to a thrilling end for both Richard Stone and Eolande d'Aubray. Will Eolande find her father? Will Richard and his companion Wulf find the resolution they seek? And what Marie, the secret heiress of St. Pol? What scheme is she plotting? All will be revealed in this final concluding volume of Stonehearted.Set in 1370 during the Hundred Years War with France, For a Heart Made of Stone is the fourth and final volume of the Stonehearted serialised novel.Readers who like action and adventure in the Middle Ages will enjoy this book.

In the far future Time Travel is a reality. A researcher uses it to go back in time to the Battle of Agincourt in 1415. William Chan finds much that he would expect—English archers raining arrows on the heads of heavily armed French knights, mood and blood. But there is an unexpected turn of events that have far-reaching consequences.Time's Arrow is a time-travelling short story with a historical fantasy theme. It's about five and a half thousand words long, so should take about twenty minutes to read.

"e;The pacing is excellent and Mark Lord does not waste a word too much."e;Review of 'Chivalry: A Jake Savage Adventure' at Edi's Book Lighthouse"e;Mark's story is engaging and thrilling ... his pacing is good, the dialogue is tight, and the plot is absorbing. His style is clean and precise and executed extremely well."e;Review of 'Bisclavret (The Werewolf)' at StevenTill.comIf you like your fantasy gritty and thrilling then you need to get a copy of Tales of Magic and Mayhem. In this collection of stories you can read about marrying a werewolf, pacts with demons, the domestic disputes of gods, the horrors of medieval war, and why not to dabble in necromancy. Every story is full of action, adventure and the supernatural.Tales of Magic and Mayhem is a collection of five fantasy short stories from Mark Lord. The collection includes:Chivalry: A Jake Savage AdventureBird Talk: A Tale of Medieval MagicBisclavret (The Werewolf)Forged in BloodDemon River

When the cut from the blade runs deep - You need a heart of StoneIn 1370 two families are thrust together by the harsh realities of war. Lady d'Aubray holds Sarbrook castle, but has sold nearly everything to pay the ransom of her husband, who was captured in France over a decade ago. Eolande d'Aubray, the missing lord's daughter, is desperate for her father to return. She remembers little of him, but she does know that he is the only man who can rescue her from an unwanted marriage.William Stone has bought much of the d'Aubray estate having made a fortune as a cloth merchant, and is looking forward to seeing his two sons move up in the world. For his eldest, Richard, he hopes to make squire to Sir Robert Knolles, commander of the English army set to invade France this summer, as long as he can pay the consideration demanded by Knolles. But when Knolles and his ambitious captain, Minsterworth, visit the Stone's to agree their terms, a tragic series of events destroys the Stone's world forever.For Richard Stone there is only one place to find peace.In war.By The Sword's Edge is the first volume of Stonehearted, a serialized novel.

Do you like tales of Medieval Battles and Sieges? Yes? Then "e;Stand and Fight"e; is your kind of storyMontmal Castle, the Duchy of Aquitaine, 1374A large French army is at the walls of Montmal castle. Bertrand, the Gascon commander of Montmal is ready to surrender despite his vow to defend castle in the name of Edward, Prince of Aquitaine and the eldest son of Edward III of England. Richard Stone, the sole representative of the English government of Aquitaine is horrified at Bertrand's duplicity. But the French commander has a grudge against Bertrand and will under no terms accept his surrender. There is no choice for the garrison but to stand and fight.Stand and Fight is a short story set during the Hundred Years War between England and France.

Alt Hist Issue 5 features another fine mix of stories covering a variety of historical periods from the 1800s to post-War USA.This issue includes five new original works of fiction including stories about Al Capone and Italian Futurism, the aftermath of the American Civil War, the real Frankenstein, the Bridge that consumes the souls of men, and the latest instalment in a series of stories about a successful Nazi invasion of Britain.Alt Hist is the magazine of Historical Fiction and Alternate History, published twice a year by Alt Hist Press.Stories featured in Alt Hist Issue 5:After Mary by Priya SharmaAD 1929 by Douglas TexterThe Stiff Heart by Meredith MillerThe Bridge by Micah HyattBattalion 202: Rotten Parchment Bonds by Jonathan DoeringPriya Sharma's "e;After Mary"e; is set in the mid-1800s and is the story a scientist with dreams of greatness who lives alone in his country house with only his assistant, Isobel, and servant Myles. Then his friend comes to the house and leaves a copy of Frankenstein, which changes everything."e;AD 1929"e; by Douglas W. Texter is a story describing a meeting of artistic guile and criminal muscle. This is a tale of what might have happened if the Italian Futurist F.T. Marinetti had come to America and gone to work for Al Capone.Meredith Miller is the author of "e;The Stiff Heart"e; which draws its title from a poem by Emily Dickinson. Meredith's piece is a story about life under the surface, in New England in the 1870s where secrets and fears and desires sometimes refuse to behave properly. Not everyone joins in the self-satisfied complacency of this prosperous post-Civil War community.Micah Hyatt is the author of "e;The Bridge"e;. Throughout history men have risked their lives to achieve great feats of engineering: The pyramids of Giza. The Empire State building. The Panama canal. But those who build The Bridge risk their very souls."e;Rotten Parchment Bonds"e;, the latest story in the Battalion 202 series by Jonathan Doering, features Harold Storey, a quiet man praying for a quiet life after the horror of the First World War trenches. But his prayers are cruelly crushed by the German Invasion of Britain in 1941. As a police officer he is forced to co-operate with Nazi officials and is thrown into moral turmoil by the accommodations that start to be made. But perhaps there is one good man amongst the enemy ranks?

A brilliant tale of sorcery and revenge set in the epic fantasy world of NeriadorFor Holcan the pain of losing his father is too much to take. There must be more to grief than the usual rituals of mourning: offering sacrifice into the whirlpool of Nuaha and the shedding of his own blood to the god to ease his father's way into the afterlife. Although he died in a storm at sea, Holcan knows that his father's death was no accident. He must have revenge on the man responsible. No matter what the cost. No matter what the consequences."e;Two Lives for the Sea God"e; is a fantasy short story set in the world of Neriador.

Out of the steppe came a lone rider. A man of destiny whose prowess would change the world of the Bachyan nomads forever. He was not an enemy come to destroy the Bachyan, but a prodigal son returned to lead them to victory over those who would enslave them.Taken by Nukush slavers when still a very young man, Jenraey has to learn fast to adapt to the civilisation of his new masters. He finds the ways of the Nukush strange – they worship no gods, but use a magic called science to power their weapons and drive their armies to conquest. Torn between his curiosity in the ways of this great Empire and his desire to return to his own, Jenraey knows that his people can only survive the onslaught of Nukush armies if they can change too.The time of destiny is at hand and only a leader of legendary powers can prevail.Will Jenraey be that man?

What if the traitor you had thought dead came back to haunt you?"e;I can see that you are troubled. You toss and turn in your sleep. Why? What disturbs your dreams tonight? I expect you have forgotten about me, haven't you?"e;A ghost from his past has come back to haunt the dreams of the great Holy Roman Emperor, the Stupor Mundi—Wonder of the World, Frederick II. The ghost is bitter. He has not been treated well by the Emperor. But he does not seek vengeance. He comes offering redemption for the Emperor, if he will only listen.Stupor Mundi: The Life in Death of Frederick II is an historical fantasy short story.

Magical Swords, Elves and Horrifying Monsters – Welcome to the world of Fantasy Short StoriesFantasy Short Stories Issue 2 features five great fantasy tales—all of them set in traditional fantasy settings."e;Sealed"e; by Noeleen Kavanagh is an evocative fantasy tale about Mara who lives alone and friendless in her coastal village. One day, an act of kindness on her part forces her to grasp her own powers and in doing so she realises that her life is her own to change.In Kristin Janz's "e;Brother's Keeper"e; Aleine can't stand her annoying younger brother Imry. The problem with Imry is that he never gets in trouble for anything. Plus he was born with the ability to do magic, an ability Aleine desperately wishes she had. But now Imry is in danger, and Aleine is the only one who has any chance of rescuing him in time.In "e;The Sword Divide"e; by C. L. Holland Korix and Leveri are far from home and searching for a way back. But something else is seeking a way between the worlds, and it only needs one of them to find it.In Darla Bowen's "e;Presented on a Silver Plate"e; Drashal has become the prized possession of the Emperor, kept against her will in a domed tower. She is thought to be one of the legendary vooree. Her participation during a feast celebrating exotic dishes may hold the key to her release.The last story of this issue is David Leishman's "e;Flight"e;, an adrenaline-pumping tale of escape. The main character, Olaf, is finally free after months of torture and degradation at the hands of the Kingdom. He has escaped from the deepest bowels of the Keep. The only way to evade capture is through the dreaded Woods, a place where many do not dare set foot—and with good reason.

For those who like their medieval mysteries spiced with fantasyWould you trust everything a demon tells you?The demon Bifrons has told Master Roger of a plot to take the King of Britain's head. Roger is worried about the safety of his king: Richard II. Should Roger believe Bifrons, or is the wily demon trying to trick him? It is up to Roger's assistant, Jake Savage, to see through the mystery of the demon's divination.The King of Britain's Head is the first in a new series of short stories called The Sotil and Savage Mysteries from the author of Chivalry and Hell has its Demons. Each story follows Roger Sotil and Jake Savage as they attempt to solve a paranormal mystery. They can be read out of sequence.

Lieutenant John Smith was not a gentleman in the opinion of the pilots of 32 Squadron. He hadn't attended public school and he was dashedly bad at cricket. To top that his own Captain, Thomas Albright-Parker, looked forward to the day when Smith's flying career would be ended by the Hun.But Lieutenant Smith, or "e;Smithers"e;, was going to prove his doubters wrong when his Flight went on patrol that day.Smithers Hits a Six is an anti-Biggles story for the modern reader. This is the tale of an officer from a working class background and without the natural talent of Biggles. Like many real pilots he survives more on luck than judgement in the dangerous skies of the Western Front.

Alone in space, one little boy is a long way from home.He is the sole survivor of a damaged Kesian spaceship. The Kes believe in the power of magic to navigate the stars and are in a bitter war against a rival civilization who use the power of Artificial Intelligence to guide their ships.Paddy Smith is the captain of the AI vessel that finds the boy's damaged spaceship. He and his crew rescue the strange silent boy, but he seems unable or unwilling to communicate with them. Little do they know that the boy has his own plans for their ship.Little Boy Found is a science fiction short story and includes a bonus short story: The Human Factor.

Plunge Into A Nail Biting Historical Fantasy Novel That Will Leave You BreathlessSet in the Middle Ages, Mark Lord's novel tells a gripping story where demons and necromancers engage in a power game with the adventurous protagonists Jake, Roger and the beautiful Isabel, who is accused of witchcraft.Investigating an infestation of demons in the town of St Brett's is the last thing that Jake Savage wants to do this summer. But for his master, the controversial Oxford scholar Roger Sotil, it is a chance to prove his theories about demons and avoid charges of heresy.The Abbot of St Brett's has called for Roger's help to rid his town of demons. Jake owes Roger a massive debt, but St Brett's is a town that holds dark memories for him. Who is behind this plot and what is the ultimate prize?An Electrifying Plot That Merges Skillfully Actual Historical Events With Fantastical ElementsIn Hell has its Demons a plot unfolds to use demons to take the ultimate prize of all - the crown of Edward III, King of England."e;With 'Hell Has Its Demons', Jake Savage finally gets a novel and it's a good one."e; - SFcrowsnest"e;What I enjoy most about Mark Lord's writing is that he manages to convey a sense of period without knocking the reader over the head with detail. His settings feel authentic without being manufactured."e; - SFcrowsnestDon't Waste Another Minute!Scroll Up & Click "e;Buy now"e; To Indulge In A Story Full Of Medieval Action, Magic & Adventure!

Not all is as it seems in this collection of dark tales from the Middle Ages.Mark Lord, the author of By the Sword's Edge and Hell has its Demons, weaves five Medieval short stories to excite, scare and enthral you. From the vicious struggle of the Hundred Years War, to legends of werewolves and rumours of necromancers and ghosts, to the bitter conflict of a castle under siege, the action and adventure never stop. These five fast-paced short stories will keep you on the edge of your seat and turning every page until you reach the end.In "e;Stand and Fight"e; Richard Hope must overcome treachery to defend the castle of Montmal from the French. Jake, an English archer in "e;Chivalry"e; must choose between his comrades and the path of honour. In "e;Bird Talk"e; a young priest discovers the woman he loves may also be a necromancer. Frederick II, the "e;Stupor Mundi"e;, the wonder of the world, is haunted by the ghost of his dead chancellor. And in "e;Bisclavret"e; a French noblewoman discovers there is more under the skin of her English husband than she could imagine.

A Medieval Tale of Vampires, Bring on the Night is the sequel to the bestselling Chivalry (A Jake Savage Adventure)In the shadows of the dark forest death awaits the unwary. For Jake and his fellow fugitives, there is more to be afraid of than wolves and outlaws. There are Vampires.It is 1374 and Jake Savage, previously an archer in the English army, is running away from his past. But in the dark woods that past is about to catch up with him. The young boy he saved from murder at the hands of his former comrades has found him and now he must make the ultimate decision – to die a horrific death or live on as one of the undead.

It takes a lot of bravery to fight a dragon. So imagine how brave the nine year old Boult is when he takes his father's sword and enters the barrow near his home where tales say the dragon lives—the dragon that has been terrorising their village.Yet not all is as it seems in this atmospheric historical fantasy short story. Boult meets Gustinus, a Christian priest, who promises to help him in his quest to slay the dragon. But Boult discovers that men can be worse monsters than creatures of legend.The Dragon of Borvoli is an historical fantasy short story.

A creative writing student wonders what the difference is between two genres of fiction: horror and fantasy. Like his new girlfriend says: "e;Perhaps it's like the difference between pizza and a grilled cheese sandwich?"e; But when he asks his tutor the answer he gets leads to a truer definition of "e;Horror"e; than he ever expected. "e;Judge a Book by its Cover"e; is a fantasy/horror short story.

Medieval Action AdventureThe year is 1370. The English have again brought fire and sword to the country of France. An army devastates the country on its march south to Paris, hungry for loot and glory. But redemption is what Richard Stone seeks—having run away from home after a family tragedy for which he is responsible. The French resist as best they can—but to stand and fight the English they learn is a fools game.Eolande, neighbour of Richard's, has also left home—in search of the father that was captured years ago and never returned. But even Calais the bastion of the English in France, is not welcoming to her.By Fire and Sword is the second volume of Stonehearted.

A Medieval Mystery where Magic and Demons are Real!Death on the Lips is a Sotil and Savage Mystery—a novella length story set in an England of the Fourteenth Century where magic works and demons are real.The Countess of Suffolk lies dead in her own bedchamber. Her body has been horribly mutilated. Clearly a case of a demon attack according to her chamberlain. The alchemist she retained has fled the house—and surely he must be to blame? But when Jake finds a pot of lip paint and a tally stick other possibilities emerge. It's another case for Roger Sotil and Jake Savage, Inquisitors of Sorcery to the court of Richard II. And as usual things are not as they appear.Roger Sotil and Jake Savage also appear in a novel length story: Hell has its Demons—an exciting medieval fantasy thriller.

When the cut from the blade runs deep - You need a heart of StoneThe English army commanded by Robert Knolles has reached Paris – the capital and the honour of the French kingdom is under threat. But against the backdrop of war another drama plays out – will Eolande find her father, who was captured by the French? Will Richard find the redemption he seeks after the terrible killing of his brother, and what will be the fate of the amoral Minsterworth, a captain in the English army, but only interested in his own gain?Meanwhile secrets about the fate of Eolande's father will be revealed.For a Life Forgotten is the third part of the Stonehearted series, a fast-paced medieval adventure story set during the epic Hundred Year War between England and France.

Alt Hist Issue 10 brings you the best new writing in historical fiction and alternate history. This issue features five short stories and takes the reader from German occupied Yorkshire to the time of Julius Caesar via Medieval France and the US under the rule of the Nazis. Alt Hist Issue 10 features the concluding part of Jonathan Doering's Battalion 202 series as well as stories by Martin Roy Hill, Morgan Read Davidson, Adam Kotlarczyk and Alt Hist's editor, Mark Lord.

Lieutenant John Smith (Smithers) is sent on a mission which he knows very little about. Flying at night, he must pick up an agent behind enemy lines and get them to safety. The less he knows, it seems, the better. Dangerous, but not impossible. But the task of transporting the agent takes on a twist that Smithers couldn't foresee and dangers he didn't expect.The Smithers books are anti-Biggles stories for the modern reader. They are tales of an officer from a working-class background and without the natural talent of Biggles. Like many real pilots he survives more on luck than judgement in the dangerous skies of the Western Front.

Apple iBookstore Bestselling Title - consistently in the top 50 titles in Science Fiction for the last six months.If you like I Robot or Blade Runner, then this short story is for you.In a future Earth robots are not supposed to be able to harm humans, robots can still be used by terrorist forces to manipulate humans to destroy themselves.