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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.

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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.
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.
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.
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.
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(4.76)
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.
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!
Dark Splendor    by Andrea Parnell
Price: $2.99 USD. 92430 words. Published by Trove Books  on March 6, 2011. .

0.5 star(4.40)
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?


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  • SERIAL by Blake Crouch & Jack Kilborn on July 27, 2009
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    A clever and gruesome little story. If you like lurid tales of serial killers, you'll enjoy this. Not my usual reading fare, but I do love irony. This story has that too, and the authors were clearly having a bit of macabre fun with this one. Not suggested for readers with delicate sensibilities.
  • 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!)