Stories

One is a trigger-happy military officer, the other is a reclusive doctor of archaeology. Two men with nothing but contempt for each other's professions, they come together to solve an ancient mystery scattered in fragments across the galaxy. But when their expedition's starship is destroyed, it not only reveals the reality of their discovery, but summons a terrible enemy determined to seize its secrets and make war upon life itself...

Starting over is never easy. For young Theo, he finds this to be the case, especially when he moves into the "crazy man's house". But upon discovering an old diary, Theo finds his life almost parallels the author's. But will Theo's ending be better... or worse than the author's?

Book Two of The Last Statue follows on from Heart of Black Ice Bay and traces the lives of five new characters across roughly similar timelines.

• Marica is almost duped by a night caller accelerating her future plan to escape the palace;
• Jasmar's instincts tells him to accompany Marica’s siblings on their escape to Loq;
• Tad, a menial in Aulderly, stumbles upon the missing Lore of Invocation;
• Brokerman has to help deal with an emerald explosion that rips through the grounds of the Aulderly;
• Duke Ervine holds together a fragmented empire while a new ruler is being agreed upon.

Marc got what he’d wanted for years, but it’s enough to tear apart his friendship with Casey. Marc tries to avoid Casey, but that’s not always possible. A series of incidents puts both of their jobs on the line and Marc and Casey have to decide whether or not the resulting consequences are worth continuing their feud. Or can they put the past behind them and learn to work together as the team they used to be, and maybe even explore what's between them?

An uneasy truce between two different space-faring colonies leaves Jupiter Station under a wary peace. Travis Hartwell and his brother Jesse are caught up in brewing tension in inner-station politics when all they want to do is survive. And Travis's discovery of a damaged bot adds more spice to an already volatile mix. Will Travis survive long enough for his missing parents to come home to both he and Jesse, if they do at all?

It will be the darkest of times that give birth to the greatest of lights. The final battle is upon them. The Chosen are drawn into conflict with enemies that know them better than they know themselves. And across the battle lines stare familiar faces.

At the same time, the final symphony plays unknown yet heard to some. Its notes are getting louder as the circle completes. Soon entropy will descend upon all.

Hunter is a sixteen year old high school student. That’s the closest to normal his life will ever get. He was groomed to be the perfect spy by what some would call the golden age in USSR Intelligence. Adopted at age five by the quintessential American family, he has to balance a web of lies to maintain his cover. Keeping his new family safe; juggling missions and surviving the perilous high school halls where love is about to throw a monkey wrench into this well-oiled machine’s core.

Aidan Ross, artist extraordinaire meets Rick Mahoney when the man comes for an interview, except he is at the wrong one. Aidan wants him to be the inspiration for his next paintings so badly that he makes a tempting offer. But soon he realizes that he has a decision to make. Aidan can’t be certain whether it's only the artist in him who is allured by Rick’s charming looks or if there is more than that.

Art by Adonis is a journey of two men, imperfect in their own way yet so perfect for each other.

Edwin is a young shop owner living a quiet life in the kingdom of Wisian, but that peace is shattered when his best friend vanishes without a trace. Desperate for help, he meets a mysterious man offering his assistance - a seductive demon named Lothar.

As attraction between the two men grows stronger every day, Edwin finds himself getting entangled in a conflict between demons and angels. Will Lothar be able to find Edwin’s friend in time, and what will be the price of his help?

The Academy, the school of higher learning for all Centurion and Legatio born. Here Jason Argot of the Legatio will learn what it means to be strong of mind and body? Will he be able to fit in with his own kind? Will he ever fulfill his dream of becoming a warrior? Will the love he has so longed for become his? These questions and more await to be answered in this, the second book in the Centurion Cycle.