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Trove Books: Adventures in Fiction

Trove Books publishes tales of magic, adventure, suspense and romance. Trove is the publishing home of fantasy and adventure author Dan McGirt, creator of the Jason Cosmo fantasy adventure series and the Jack Scarlet adventure series.

Trove also publishes romance novels by international bestselling author Andrea Parnell.

Where to find Trove Books online

Website: http://TroveBooks.com
Twitter: TroveBooks
Blog: http://TroveBooks.com

Where to buy in print

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0982059809?ie=UTF8&tag=jascosupd-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0982059809

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Noble Cause    by Dan McGirt
Price: $2.99 USD. 116040 words. Published by Trove Books  on November 1, 2011. .
NaNoWriMo 2011 book. Last updated 2011-11-30 18:21:15
Goal reached!
Jason Cosmo, Champion of The Gods, vows to end slavery in the great city of Caratha. But powerful Carathans like things as they are and will stop at nothing to stop Jason. Also, a giant bear roams the city, eating anyone it can, while an ancient evil seeks to rise again. And those are only the start of Jason's problems! Book #2 in the Jason Cosmo series.
Jason Cosmo - Royal Chaos - Dirty Work    by Dan McGirt
Price: $6.99 USD. 229560 words. Published by Trove Books  on July 8, 2011. .
The complete classic Jason Cosmo Non-Trilogy in one volume—three books in one! Presents the original text of JASON COSMO, ROYAL CHAOS, and DIRTY WORK, following the madcap fantasy adventures of woodcutter-turned-reluctant-hero Jason Cosmo and his cynical wizard friend Mercury Boltblaster as they battle the Dark Magic Society, demons, assassins, giant pigs, and the very Jaws of Death.
Dark Prelude    by Andrea Parnell
Price: Free! 15260 words. Published by Trove Books  on June 22, 2011. .
(5.00)
A chance encounter offers lovely young Silvia Bradstreet an escape from her miserable life in London. The Eastwind sails for the American colonies in two weeks. If Silvia chooses to accept the offer of a mysterious benefactor, she must be ready to risk her life for a chance at freedom. A novella-length prequel to the sexy Gothic romance novel Dark Splendor. Siliva's dark fate starts here.
Delilah's Flame    by Andrea Parnell
Price: $2.99 USD. 120060 words. Published by Trove Books  on May 30, 2011. .
(5.00)
She had the perfect plan for revenge. The perfect secret identity. The perfect way to bring justice to the men who harmed her father...Until she targeted the wrong man and got caught in her own dangerous trap of seduction and desire. Delilah's Flame -- A scorching Guns & Garters Western romance from Andrea Parnell.
Whispers at Midnight    by Andrea Parnell
Price: $2.99 USD. 104780 words. Published by Trove Books  on March 7, 2011. .
(5.00)
Amanda Fairfax met Ryne Sullivan when she came to take possession of the colonial Virginia plantation that was her legacy. Resentment burned in his dark blue eyes, yet once in his arms she could feel how fiercely he hungered for her, and how little she could resist. Cloaked in terror and mystery, Amanda could not fully trust her lover or her love, for each moment of ecstasy might be her last.
Dark Splendor    by Andrea Parnell
Price: $2.99 USD. 92430 words. Published by Trove Books  on March 6, 2011. .
0.25 star(4.17)
Silvia Bradstreet comes to an isolated estate off the coast of colonial Georgia to be an indentured servant. But she soon finds herself a pawn in the devious schemes of Wilhelm Schlange, master of Serpent Tree Hall. Haunted by ghostly dreams and threatened by the island's deadly secrets, Silvia cannot trust her senses. But can she trust her passion for handsome sea captain Roman Toller?
Dirty Work    by Dan McGirt
Price: $2.99 USD. 76580 words. Published by Trove Books  on October 24, 2010. .
(5.00)
Jason Cosmo is sick of being an invincible hero. He's ready to hang up his enchanted sword and go back to growing turnips. But rumors that the all-powerful Superwand has been found means retirement must wait until after Jason faces demons, assassins, and sultry pirate queen Tannis Darkwolf. This is the original text of the 1993 Roc paperback edition, and a sequel to JASON COSMO & ROYAL CHAOS.
Royal Chaos    by Dan McGirt
Price: $2.99 USD. 79130 words. Published by Trove Books  on October 24, 2010. .
Turnip farmer-turned-hero Jason Cosmo is sure the royal wedding between his best friend, wizard Mercury Boltblaster, and Queen Raella will go off without a hitch. But when an assassin's crossbow cuts the ceremony short, the Eleven Kingdoms are plunged into a war of magic and madcap mayhem. This is the original text of the 1990 Roc paperback edition, and a sequel to JASON COSMO.
Jason Cosmo    by Dan McGirt
Price: $3.99 USD. 75670 words. Published by Trove Books  on October 22, 2010. .
(5.00)
Simple woodcutter Jason Cosmo learns the Dark Magic Society has put a ten million crown price on his head. On the run from bounty hunters, demons, and worse, he teams with wizard Mercury Boltblaster to discover the truth in a madcap romp across the Eleven Kingdoms. Will he become a hero—or a victim of fate? This is the original text of the 1989 book later republished as HERO WANTED.
Sarah Palin: Vampire Hunter    by Dan McGirt
Price: $1.99 USD. 15900 words. Published by Trove Books  on March 2, 2010. .
0.75 star(4.67)
Sarah Palin vs. Vampires! Vampire hunter Palin and her team visit Twinkle, Oregon a tiny town with a big vampire problem. For teenage Stella and her undead boyfriend Edmund (not to mention werewolf Jake) life--and unlife--will never be the same! A madcap mix of humor, horror, and wild guns-blazing vampire-fighting action!
Rainy Daze    by Dan McGirt
Price: $1.99 USD. 13270 words. Published by Trove Books  on December 9, 2009. .
A Jason Cosmo adventure! Fleeing the Dark Magic Society's minions, fledgling hero Jason Cosmo, ill-tempered wizard Mercury Boltblaster, and winsome twins Sapphrina and Rubis Corundum brave the dangers of the wilderness between Darnk and Brythalia. They seek shelter from an epic rainstorm and hungry monsters--but maybe ducking into that mysterious cavern wasn't such a good idea...
Bullets for Breakfast    by Dan McGirt
Price: Free! 2820 words. Published by Trove Books  on October 6, 2009. .
A Jack Scarlet adventure! Jack decides to "find himself" with a solo trek through the jungle. Unfortunately, a team of murderous mercenaries wants to find him too. Think your day got off to a bad start? It is nothing compared to Jack's! The coffee is hot and the action is hotter! Get your bullets for breakfast starting: Now!
A Cold, Cold Place To Die    by Dan McGirt
Price: Free! 4200 words. Published by Trove Books  on October 5, 2009. .
A Jack Scarlet adventure! A respected Russian ecologist is murdered. His beautiful young widow ask Jack to investigate. The trail leads to a Russian black ops unit, a power-mad general, and an illegal biological weapons program. No time for a 300 page thriller? Jack Scarlet concentrates all the thrills into a few short pages! Skip the setup! Join Jack for a showdown in Siberia starting: Now!
Beginner's Luck    by Dan McGirt
Price: $0.99 USD. 2450 words. Published by Trove Books  on September 11, 2009. .
(5.00)
A would-be serial killer prepares to begin his reign of terror as the Hatchet Man! He has a hatchet! He has a mask! He has a plan, more or less! What could possibly go wrong? Author Dan McGirt offers his somewhat skewed look at the perils of launching a career in mass murder. It isn't as easy as you think. One thing is certain--this night will not end well. But for whom? A comical tale of terror.
Hero Wanted    by Dan McGirt
Price: $2.99 USD. 81730 words. Published by Trove Books  on July 18, 2009. .
0.75 star(4.72)
A rollicking fantasy romp across the Eleven Kingdoms with reluctant hero Jason Cosmo and cynical wizard Mercury Boltblaster. Forced to flee his home in Lower Hicksnittle and pursued by bounty hunters, demons, and the sinister Dark Magic Society, Jason goes from the bright realm of The Gods to the depths of the Incredibly Dark Forest to learn the awful truth behind the price on his head.


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  • The Rumors Swirling About James Patterson (Story) on Oct. 23, 2010
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    Ever wonder how bestselling author James Patterson churns out so many new books so fast? The truth is revealed in this witty exposé. It is pretty much the way I always imagined it. See for yourself...
  • Spinward Fringe Broadcast 0: Origins on Feb. 23, 2011
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    An exciting beginning to this excellent series. Three fast-moving novellas introduce the Spinward Fringe universe and a cast of fascinating characters whose adventures will keep you eagerly clicking to the next page. Great action and intrigue, and a story that keeps surprising you until the very last page. My only warning is that if you read this free download you'll find yourself compelled to buy the rest of the series.
  • Spinward Fringe Broadcast 5: Fracture on March 11, 2011
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    Previous entries in the ongoing Spinward Fringe saga had the sprawling feel of a classic Edgar Rice Burroughs yarn, with several groups of characters having independent (though interrelated) adventures scattered across various ships and planets, but ultimately converging (at least those who survive). Lalonde changes up the pace with Broadcast 5: Fracture. It is a faster read than the last couple of outings. Though characters do split up, the action is tight and focused, covering one very hectic day in the life of the rogue ship Triton. If Spinward Fringe were a series on the Channel-Formerly-Known-As-SciFi, Fracture could be this week's episode: "The crew of the badly damaged Triton respond to a distress signal and come to the aid of an isolated space station under assault by raiders. But all is not as it seems in the Ossimi Ring." We get great action and problem-solving, several key character relationships advance, and there is a new development in the larger plot that promises more trouble ahead for the Triton crew. I'm definitely tuning in next week!
  • The Dancer in the Dark on Sep. 01, 2011
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    Proving that the South can be every bit as haunted by creeping horrors and deep mysteries best left buried as H.P. Lovecraft's New England, Fuller and Strickland bring the Cthulhu mythos down to Georgia in a well-crafted and suspenseful tale. Certain passages echo the prose of the pallid gentleman from Providence, and there is the obligatory reference to the Necronomicon, but this is not a Lovecraft pastiche. Rather, a worthy expansion of the mythos into new territory that also stands on its own. Readers who don't know an Old One from Old Spice will still enjoy this story as a creepy period tale of terror. The vivid characters are far more warmly drawn and well-rounded than Lovecraft ever managed. The pace is brisk, the tension taut, the stakes high. (And if you happen to be familiar with the Georgia setting, you'll enjoy all the nice local touches!)
  • The 33 Worst Mistakes Writers Make About Russia on May 08, 2013
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    An informative compilation of useful information about life in Russia (past and present) including many details that Western (or other non-Russian) writers are apt to get wrong. The writing style is engaging, like a conversation with a friend. From the description, I expected the book would cover contemporary and Soviet-era Russia, but is also dispels myths about life in earlier epochs. Typos and formatting errors were numerous enough to be annoying -- the text could use another good copy edit. But in all, this is a useful and informative reference for a writer who wants to set a story in Russia and get the facts right. I especially appreciate the many links to additional online resources.