Ian Hall

Publisher info

I am Scottish, born in Edinburgh, and spent the first 41 years of my life not far from my fair and bonnie "Athens of the North". I now live in Topeka, Kansas with my wife (bless her), no pets (don't like 'em), no children (all moved out), and with many gallons of home-made wine bubbling as I write.

I love to write, and enjoy literary challenges of all kinds. I'm not confined by genres, having equal success in Historical adventure, Sci Fi, Fantasy, Horror and hard hitting gritty crime.

I watch far too much football (Don't even think of calling it 'soccer'.) and at times chase a dimpled ball along carefully manicured countryside, with a collection of calibrated, graphite-shafted sticks. I play guitar and sing in a folk/rock band, and would love to have enough money to tour the world's archeological sites until I'm too old to walk.

Where to find Ian Hall online

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Avenging Steel
Book trailer for Avenging Steel, Ian Hall's WW2 Alternative History book series set in 1040's Edinburgh. Scotland's own 'Man in a High Castle'.

The Training Manual that Won WW2
Book trailer for the book; WORLD WAR 2 SPY SCHOOL; The Complete 1943 S.O.E. Training Manual.

Star-Eater Chronicles Trilogy. Volume 2 The Fall of Humanity
Series: Star-Eater Chronicles. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 98,770. Language: English. Published: June 30, 2016 by Ian Hall. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera, Fiction » Science fiction » Hard sci-fi
Volume 2 of the Star-Eater Chronicles Trilogy. (A combined volume of the second FOUR novellas) Seth meets aliens galore, but when he returns to earth, the discoveries are kept hidden from the general population. To bring the discovery of alien life to the core of Humanity, Seth decides to start a war.... never a good idea. What could possibly go wrong? Yeah, we've asked that question many times...
Star-Eater Chronicles Trilogy. Volume 1 The Edge of the Galaxy
Series: Star-Eater Chronicles. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 102,040. Language: English. Published: June 30, 2016 by Ian Hall. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera, Fiction » Science fiction » Hard sci-fi
Book 1 of the Star-Eater Chronicles Trilogy. (A combined volume of the first FOUR novellas) The year is 2452, Seth Gingko is one of a thousand MacCollie Survey-Scouts sent out to map the galaxy. As he finally reaches the very edge of his assigned spiral arm, he finishes his contract and prepares to take ownership of the ship he'd been using. That's Seth's payment for his five years of service.
The Star-Eater Chronicles 8: The Ark of Humanity
Series: Star-Eater Chronicles. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 25,570. Language: English. Published: June 30, 2016 by Ian Hall. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera, Fiction » Science fiction » Hard sci-fi
It was all going so well... Seth Gingko has the fastest ship in the galaxy. He has a mate, Carol, and a baby daughter, Weiss. He has a plan to re-invent the Human species... not bad considering he was the one who's idea all but destroyed it. Unfortunately, Carol is at death's door... Running out of ideas, Seth sets course for the Ark. What can go wrong? Yeah, we’ve asked that question before...
Star-Eater Chronicles 7. Under a Dark Star
Series: Star-Eater Chronicles. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 25,630. Language: English. Published: April 28, 2016 by Ian Hall. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera, Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure
Novella seven in the series finds Seth Gingko in deeper trouble then normal. Not only is he an expectant father, but he's also responsible for the downfall of humanity; the Earth/Tysilion war hasn't gone well for the poor humans. With the alien hordes closing in on a complete victory, Seth sets out once more to lend a hand. I mean, he's to blame, its kinda the least he can do.
Star-Eater Chronicles 6. Shadows Over Earth
Series: Star-Eater Chronicles. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 25,040. Language: English. Published: March 19, 2016 by Ian Hall. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera, Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure
The sixth novella in the series finds Seth Gingko and ship-mate Carol Myerson heading back into the Earth-Tysilion War. They have a new ship, the fastest in the galaxy, but even this isn't enough against the overwhelming alien onslaught. The war is not going well for Earth, and Seth is determined to make a difference. Can Seth and Carol survive to the end? Find out, in "Shadows Over Earth".
Star-Eater Chronicles 5. Road to Downside
Series: Star-Eater Chronicles. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 24,950. Language: English. Published: February 17, 2016 by Ian Hall. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera, Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure
Seth Gingko has started the First Interplanetary War, and now he's got to deal with the consequences. He's also handed over blueprints of his ship to the Fellowship; they'll clone it and use the new design against the Tysilions. Unfortunately, since the Fellowship now have his design, he's also about to find he's surplus to requirements. He's on the run again... and the fun had just started!
Star-Eater Chronicles 4. Foundation's End...
Series: Star-Eater Chronicles. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 23,760. Language: English. Published: January 31, 2016 by Ian Hall. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera, Fiction » Science fiction » Hard sci-fi
Seth Gingko has the fastest ship in the home galaxy, and has found that Aliens are invading. He knows he has to warn Earth and show them the information he’s gained. But, for some reason unknown to Seth, the Government is keeping the alien’s existence secret from the Fellowship population. Seth has to inform humanity of the existence of aliens… even if it means an inter-planetary war.
Star-Eater Chronicles 3. Spit in the Eyes of Fools
Series: Star-Eater Chronicles. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 26,410. Language: English. Published: January 20, 2016 by Ian Hall. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera, Fiction » Science fiction » Hard sci-fi
Seth Gingko has the fastest human-owned ship in the home galaxy. Its technology is invaluable to Seth’s old employers, the MacCollie Company, and to humanity as a whole. But Seth has a problem. Through a technicality, he’s out of contract, and he’s stolen the ship. But he knows he has get back to Earth with the information he’s gained… Aliens are invading the galaxy. So begins part three.
Star-Eater Chronicles 2. The Stars Are Fire...
Series: Star-Eater Chronicles. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 25,930. Language: English. Published: January 7, 2016 by Ian Hall. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera, Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure
Seth Gingko has a dilemma. He is the owner of the fastest Human ship in the galaxy... but if he returns to earth, he'll be branded a criminal, and his ship confiscated. He has the only star-chart of the nearest 16 galaxies... but if he returns to earth with this valuable information, his best friend will be ripped to pieces. Read part two of this brand new Science Fiction series.
The Star-Eater Chronicles 1. A Galaxy Too Far
Series: Star-Eater Chronicles. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 28,140. Language: English. Published: December 23, 2015 by Ian Hall. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera, Fiction » Science fiction » Hard sci-fi
Seth Gingko is one of 1000 MacCollie Survey-Scouts sent out to map the galaxy. As he reaches the very edge, he finishes his contract, and prepares to take ownership of the ship. But destiny has other plans for Seth and his egotistical computer. This is the first in a new novella series by Dennis E. Smirl & Ian Hall. Both are award winning writers. Their styles are sharp, witty, and full of energy.

Series

The Lamie Leith Chronicles
Edinburgh 1698... Scotland's hopes for continued independence from England rest on a secret mission to the Caribbean. Five ships hold the purse and the lifeblood of the Scottish nation; they are to colonize Panama, and cut the trade route to the Far East... Alternative History? NO. This spectacular voyage actually happened. The Jamie Leith Chronicles tell the tale of the adventures of an Edinburgh youth who inadvertently stows away on the mission ships. Tied to both the venture and the treasonous attempts to destroy it, Jamie is the quintessential spirit of Scotland... bold, brash and tireless. The survival of the whole plan will soon be in his hands... Enter the world of The Jamie Leith Chronicles, the new serialized version of Jamie's exploits, previously told in the epic novel, Opportunities.
Avenging Steel
Sept 1940, Germany invades Britain. The victorious Nazi machine marches along Princes Street, Edinburgh. James Baird, a 21 year old philosophy Student at Edinburgh University is ashamed he has done nothing in the defense of his country. He attends the victory parade and leaves, determined to do something to resist the Nazi menace. When he is approached by M.I.6., he sets off on a voyage of adventure. Alternative History set on Edinburgh's streets.
Star-Eater Chronicles
Seth Gingko is one of 1000 MacCollie scouts sent off to map the galaxy. Five years later, as he reaches the edge, his mission completed, he takes ownership of his Survey-Scout; that's his payment for his service. But fate has given Seth a new task. As he looks out into inter-galactic space, he finds an invasion taking place. Despite his contract's end, he must return to Earth with a warning. But even this action has consequences; his last communications will not yet have reached Earth; to the MacCollie Corporation, he's out of contract, heading for jail. It's never easy being a space hero... An old-fashioned Science Fiction tale from two award-winning authors.

Books

Amplified Encyclopedia Of Music Trivia: One Hit Wonders Of The 50’s, 60’s, 70’s And 80’s
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 142,180. Language: English. Published: April 1, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » Music » Music reference, Nonfiction » General reference » Trivia
This is the BUMPER edition, One Hit Wonders of the 50's, 60's, 70's and 80's together in one volume. Over 1600 one hit Wonders of those choice decades brought direct to you in eBook format. YES! We said SIXTEEN HUNDRED! Facts, chart positions, and crazy trivia of the songs we love and hate! Why accept inferior volumes that just list the top 100 songs? Get the bumper edition NOW!
Space Academy Rebels: Beyond the Grey
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 47,110. Language: English. Published: June 4, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Utopias & dystopias, Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera
Unknown to her, Campari Abasheen has two desperate enemies; her parents! Both are conspiring to keep her tethered to the family business; building the biggest farm on the distant planet, Wiseman 3. A place in Earth's Space Academy saves her from a life of perpetual drudgery. She knew her journey through the four years of Space Academy was not going to be an easy one... But she never expected this.
The Jamie Leith Chronicles 4: Captain Kidd's Treasure
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 35,060. Language: English. Published: April 28, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Historical » United Kingdom, Fiction » Coming of age
Edinburgh 1698... Scotland's hopes for continued independence from England rest on a secret mission to the Caribbean. Five ships hold the purse and the lifeblood of the Scottish nation; they are to colonize Panama, and cut the trade route to the Far East... Alternative History? NO. This spectacular voyage actually happened. "Captain Kidd's Treasure" finds the Scots sadly leaving the colony.
The Jamie Leith Chronicles 3: Sold For English Gold
Series: The Lamie Leith Chronicles. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 45,550. Language: English. Published: April 12, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Historical » United Kingdom, Fiction » Coming of age
Edinburgh 1698... Scotland's hopes for continued independence from England rest on a secret mission to the Caribbean. Five ships hold the purse and the lifeblood of the Scottish nation; they are to colonize Panama, and cut the trade route to the Far East... Alternative History? NO. This spectacular voyage actually happened. "Sold For English Gold" tells the story of the first months in Panama.
The Jamie Leith Chronicles 2: A Parcel of Rogues
Series: The Lamie Leith Chronicles. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 40,540. Language: English. Published: April 10, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Historical » United Kingdom, Fiction » Coming of age
Edinburgh 1698... Scotland's hopes for continued independence from England rest on a secret mission to the Caribbean. Five ships hold the purse and the lifeblood of the Scottish nation; they are to colonize Panama, and cut the trade route to the Far East... Alternative History? NO. This spectacular voyage actually happened. "A Parcel of Rogues" finds the Scottish fleet approaching the Caribbean.
The Jamie Leith Chronicles 1: The Accidental Stowaway
Series: The Lamie Leith Chronicles. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 37,740. Language: English. Published: April 9, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Coming of age, Fiction » Historical » United Kingdom
Edinburgh 1698... Scotland's hopes for continued independence from England rest on a secret mission to the Caribbean. Five ships hold the purse and the lifeblood of the Scottish nation; they are to colonize Panama, and cut the trade route to the Far East... Alternative History? NO. This spectacular voyage actually happened... The Jamie Leith Chronicles begin... look out for further installments.
Space Academy Rebels: The Mind Drive
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 97,070. Language: English. Published: March 29, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Utopias & dystopias, Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera
The year is 2617, and Stacey Pencrom is on her way to Space Academy! The class soon find out that the MacCollies Corporation, who control space travel, is not as squeaky-clean as they'd like everyone to think. Follow Stacey and friends as they navigate the adult world, and try to make sense of it all. If you like Ender's Game and Divergent, you’ll love The Mind Drive
A Million Home-Made Healthy Vinaigrette Recipes ON A BUDGET (Never buy store brands again)
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 13,560. Language: English. Published: January 7, 2017 . Categories: Nonfiction » Cooking, Food, Wine, Spirits » Courses & dishes / sauces & dressings, Nonfiction » Cooking, Food, Wine, Spirits » Specific Ingredients / Natural Foods
It may come as a surprise, but store-bought vinaigrettes and salad dressings are chock full of Emulsifiers, Stabilizers, sweeteners and preservatives. Not the best option for those of you on health kicks and diets. Use this book to make your own recipes; nearly a hundred clearly defined recipes give you a start to your 'million' possibilities. Like the title says; NEVER BUY STORE BRANDS AGAIN!
Avenging Steel: The Second Collection
Series: Avenging Steel. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 101,280. Language: English. Published: January 3, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Alternative history, Fiction » Historical » United Kingdom
October 1940... German troops have been in command of Edinburgh for 6 months. James Baird, a 20 year old student at Edinburgh University, has joined the S.O.E., Britain's counter-espionage service. With his trusty girlfriend by his side, his missions get progressively perilous; lives are at stake... Avenging Steel: The Second Collection is the second 3 novellas in the series (4, 5, and 6)
Avenging Steel 6: The Long Way Home
Series: Avenging Steel. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 34,790. Language: English. Published: January 3, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Alternative history, Fiction » Historical » United Kingdom
It is February 1942... German troops have held Britain for over a year. James Baird, is a hardened member of the S.O.E. in Edinburgh. After training in Canada, he's fought in the African desert, and whisked his dad from Palestine. But after missing his 'boat home' while in Rabat, Morocco, he's forced to do things the hard way. Avenging Steel 6 is the latest in the saga of James Baird, Secret Agent
Avenging Steel 5: The Man From Camp X
Series: Avenging Steel. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 35,630. Language: English. Published: September 23, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Alternative history, Fiction » Young adult or teen » War
October 1941... German troops have held Britain for over a year. James Baird, a 21 year old student has joined the SOE and has proven his worth in the resistance against the Germans in Edinburgh. It's time to expand his training; the SOE are sending him to Canada's Camp X. For the first time in his life; he's going overseas. Avenging Steel 5 is the latest in the saga of James Baird, Secret Agent.
Avenging Steel 4: The Tree of Liberty
Series: Avenging Steel. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 33,200. Language: English. Published: August 18, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Alternative history, Fiction » Adventure » War & military adventure
October 1940... German troops march triumphantly along the streets of Edinburgh. James Baird, a 20 year old student is ashamed he has done nothing in the defense of his country. Behind him the high ramparts of Edinburgh Castle are festooned with garish red swastika banners. He has to do something.. Set on Edinburgh streets, Avenging Steel 4 is the latest in the saga of James Baird, Secret Agent.
Avenging Steel: The First Collection
Series: Avenging Steel. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 94,890. Language: English. Published: July 21, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Historical » United Kingdom, Fiction » Fantasy » Historical
October 1940... German troops march triumphantly along the streets of Edinburgh. James Baird, a 20 year old student at Edinburgh University, is ashamed he has done nothing in the defense of his country. Behind him the high ramparts of Edinburgh Castle are festooned with garish red swastika banners. He has to do something... Avenging Steel: The First Collection is the first 3 novellas in the series
Avenging Steel 3: The Final Solution
Series: Avenging Steel. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 31,360. Language: English. Published: July 21, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Historical » United Kingdom, Fiction » Fantasy » Historical
May 1941; German troops have taken over Britain. The King, Churchill and all troops have retreated to Canada; the only fighting front is North Africa. James Baird, a student in Edinburgh University, is recruited by the S.O.E. Against the Nazi jackboot, James fights in the streets of Edinburgh, and in the countryside of Scotland. Avenging Steel... a brand new Alternative History WW2 Series.
Star-Eater Chronicles Trilogy. Volume 2 The Fall of Humanity
Series: Star-Eater Chronicles. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 98,770. Language: English. Published: June 30, 2016 by Ian Hall. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera, Fiction » Science fiction » Hard sci-fi
Volume 2 of the Star-Eater Chronicles Trilogy. (A combined volume of the second FOUR novellas) Seth meets aliens galore, but when he returns to earth, the discoveries are kept hidden from the general population. To bring the discovery of alien life to the core of Humanity, Seth decides to start a war.... never a good idea. What could possibly go wrong? Yeah, we've asked that question many times...
The Star-Eater Chronicles 8: The Ark of Humanity
Series: Star-Eater Chronicles. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 25,570. Language: English. Published: June 30, 2016 by Ian Hall. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera, Fiction » Science fiction » Hard sci-fi
It was all going so well... Seth Gingko has the fastest ship in the galaxy. He has a mate, Carol, and a baby daughter, Weiss. He has a plan to re-invent the Human species... not bad considering he was the one who's idea all but destroyed it. Unfortunately, Carol is at death's door... Running out of ideas, Seth sets course for the Ark. What can go wrong? Yeah, we’ve asked that question before...
Avenging Steel 2: The Nuclear Option
Series: Avenging Steel. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 30,650. Language: English. Published: June 23, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Historical » United Kingdom, Fiction » Alternative history
April 1941... German troops have taken over Britain. Their King, Churchill and troops have retreated to Canada; the only front they are fighting is North Africa. James Baird, a Philosophy student in Edinburgh University, fights the battle the only way he knows how. He is drawn into the depths of the British Resistance, his fate decided by the S.O.E., Britain's MI-6. Code-name... 'Biggles'.
Avenging Steel 1: The Fall of Edinburgh
Series: Avenging Steel. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 33,580. Language: English. Published: May 28, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Historical » United Kingdom, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Spies & espionage
October 1940... When German troops march triumphantly along the streets of Edinburgh, James Baird feels drawn to watch. The high ramparts of Edinburgh Castle are festooned with garish red swastika banners. Sickened by the music and swaggering Nazis, James takes refuge in Edinburgh University, determined to fight the new oppressors. Thus begins, Avenging Steel, a new Alternative History series.
The Ridiculously Comprehensive Dictionary of British Slang
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 34,500. Language: English. Published: April 24, 2016 . Categories: Nonfiction » Reference » Directories, Nonfiction » General reference » Trivia
Whether you're researching a novel, you want to be the life and soul of the party, or you just want to have a laugh at us daft Brits... this book is for you! Over 4000 references, hundreds of pages and millions of man-hours are in this book, ready for your glimpse into the wacky humor and slang of British life. A great reference tool, and a great laugh. A must for all writers, get yours today!
Churchill's Secret Armies War Without Rules: Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 36,310. Language: English. Published: April 16, 2016 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / World War II, Nonfiction » Biography » Historical biography
Was principled gentleman Winston Churchill also the master of nasty tactics? You bet he was! With his back to the wall in 1940, & Nazi invasion imminent, not only did he use every trick in the book… it turns out he wrote the book! Churchill’s Secret Armies discloses the plethora of special forces, units, and departments, Churchill formed to “get the job done”, even if it meant dirtying his hands.
Star-Eater Chronicles 6. Shadows Over Earth
Series: Star-Eater Chronicles. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 25,040. Language: English. Published: March 19, 2016 by Ian Hall. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera, Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure
The sixth novella in the series finds Seth Gingko and ship-mate Carol Myerson heading back into the Earth-Tysilion War. They have a new ship, the fastest in the galaxy, but even this isn't enough against the overwhelming alien onslaught. The war is not going well for Earth, and Seth is determined to make a difference. Can Seth and Carol survive to the end? Find out, in "Shadows Over Earth".
Star-Eater Chronicles 5. Road to Downside
Series: Star-Eater Chronicles. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 24,950. Language: English. Published: February 17, 2016 by Ian Hall. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera, Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure
Seth Gingko has started the First Interplanetary War, and now he's got to deal with the consequences. He's also handed over blueprints of his ship to the Fellowship; they'll clone it and use the new design against the Tysilions. Unfortunately, since the Fellowship now have his design, he's also about to find he's surplus to requirements. He's on the run again... and the fun had just started!
Star-Eater Chronicles 4. Foundation's End...
Series: Star-Eater Chronicles. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 23,760. Language: English. Published: January 31, 2016 by Ian Hall. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera, Fiction » Science fiction » Hard sci-fi
Seth Gingko has the fastest ship in the home galaxy, and has found that Aliens are invading. He knows he has to warn Earth and show them the information he’s gained. But, for some reason unknown to Seth, the Government is keeping the alien’s existence secret from the Fellowship population. Seth has to inform humanity of the existence of aliens… even if it means an inter-planetary war.
Star-Eater Chronicles 2. The Stars Are Fire...
Series: Star-Eater Chronicles. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 25,930. Language: English. Published: January 7, 2016 by Ian Hall. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera, Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure
Seth Gingko has a dilemma. He is the owner of the fastest Human ship in the galaxy... but if he returns to earth, he'll be branded a criminal, and his ship confiscated. He has the only star-chart of the nearest 16 galaxies... but if he returns to earth with this valuable information, his best friend will be ripped to pieces. Read part two of this brand new Science Fiction series.
The Star-Eater Chronicles 1. A Galaxy Too Far
Series: Star-Eater Chronicles. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 28,140. Language: English. Published: December 23, 2015 by Ian Hall. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera, Fiction » Science fiction » Hard sci-fi
Seth Gingko is one of 1000 MacCollie Survey-Scouts sent out to map the galaxy. As he reaches the very edge, he finishes his contract, and prepares to take ownership of the ship. But destiny has other plans for Seth and his egotistical computer. This is the first in a new novella series by Dennis E. Smirl & Ian Hall. Both are award winning writers. Their styles are sharp, witty, and full of energy.
World War 2 Spy School The Complete 1943 SOE Counter-Espionage Manual
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 116,870. Language: English. Published: December 16, 2015 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Modern / 20th Century, Nonfiction » History » European » Europe / Great Britain
This document was the official training manual for every allied spy and counter-espionage agent in World War 2. Written by the S.O.E. (M.I.6), it was soon picked up and used by the American OSS (the originator of the CIA). In great detail, it describes such subjects as Explosives, Fieldcraft, Cyphers, and Propoganda. Care has been taken to deliver the manual in its original style and format.
Penny Dreadful Adventures: Mysteries of London 2: The Mysteries of London (Exposing the Truth)
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 78,310. Language: English. Published: October 22, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Historical, Fiction » Historical » Victorian
Alexander MacNeill is in a quandary. In 1845 London, he edits Penny Dreadful’s written by his Uncle, but fears the horrific vampire stories have a major basis in fact. His new sweetheart is inextricably linked to the vampires, he worries for her safety, yet cannot prove his theories. Alexander decides to follow his Uncle on one of his weekends in the country. His life will never be the same again.
Penny Dreadful Adventures: Vampyres of London 1. Varney the Vampire (My Part in His Creation)
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 78,310. Language: English. Published: June 23, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Historical, Fiction » Horror » Occult
Alexander C. MacNeill came to London expecting a place in his uncle’s vast publishing business, only to find his uncle wrote penny dreadful’s to scratch a living. Alexander takes over as editor, and their first story Varney the Vampyre is received with some success. But not is as it seems… Alexander has doubts about the source of the material. Is the Vampyre confined to the pages of the story?
Caledonii: Birth of a Celtic Nation. Druid & Iceni
Series: Caledonii: Birth of a Nation. Price: Free! Words: 9,780. Language: English. Published: December 25, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Historical » United Kingdom, Fiction » Fantasy » Historical
69AD, and the Romans have been lords of the southern part of Britain for over twenty years. Knowing their eyes are forever northward, the Brigante King Venutius decides to send two of his young sons north to safety. Sewell, a northern druid, must first locate the boys, then get them safe to his homeland in the Caledonii nation. It is a dangerous journey into hostile lands He cannot fail.
Caledonii: Birth of a Celtic Nation. 5. A Druid's Work
Series: Caledonii: Birth of a Nation. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 34,500. Language: English. Published: November 17, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Historical » Classical Greece & Rome, Fiction » Historical » United Kingdom
Caledonia, 83AD. As the Romans press their advantage in Scotland, Calach of the Caledonii clan must ready his forces for the Roman invasion of the highlands. His brother Uwan, a young druid has a plan to end the war with little bloodshed, and must embark on a dangerous voyage to the heart of Rome itself. Between the two, they hold the very future of their country in their hands.
The Zombie Insurance Policy: Apocalypse Survival as a Zombie! (Includes the Zombie Safe Sex Guide: Dating and Mating in a Post-Apocalyptic World)
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 17,810. Language: English. Published: October 8, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Humor & comedy » Satire, Fiction » Horror » Undead
A New 'enhanced' zombie survival guide, teaching you to survive the apocalypse/holocaust AS A ZOMBIE! With little point in making preparations to survive as the gun-toting human; the odds are against you. Written by Ian Hall and Lorraine James, it's funny, sarcastic, and may just save your life! Includes a whole new section "The Zombie Safe Sex Guide: Dating and Mating in a Post-Apocalyptic World"
The Clockwork Killer (Steampunk Detectives: Book 1)
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 70,330. Language: English. Published: August 5, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Historical, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Mystery & Detective
Illinois, 1866. When 17 year old Francis Smalling’s elder sister is gruesomely murdered before his eyes, he joins the Pinkerton Detective Agency to find the killer. But Francis is no normal teenager, he has dabbled in the new sciences for years, and uses his skill, intelligence and guile to bring the man to justice. His quest will shape his life, and perhaps change the world.
Vampires Don't Cry: A Mother's Curse
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 92,730. Language: English. Published: June 1, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Horror » Undead, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
Valérie Berthier is born into a world of strife and confusion, spending her infancy in agony, maturing in an asylum. She must accept her destiny; she was born a vampire. She befriends a young trainee, and together they are drawn to a horrific climax between two of the world's oldest vampires. Valerie and her friend have been given specialized training, but will it be enough to help them survive?
Childhood Memories of Gorebridge
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 20,260. Language: English. Published: January 20, 2014 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Social history, Nonfiction » Biography » Cultural heritage
Gorebridge, just ten miles south of Edinburgh, Scotland, is a typical village. "Childhood Memories" is a look back at the author's early memories, growing up in the 1960's and 1970's. Family, friends, school, leisure, and local tradition play their part in shaping a youngster. Each chapter is a personal accounts of adventures, interactions and memories of childhood life 'back in the day'.
Vampires Don't Cry: Blood Samples
Price: Free! Words: 59,570. Language: English. Published: January 5, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Horror, Fiction » Horror » Undead
Vampires Don't Cry: Blood Samples is a free sampler of the vampire worlds and writing styles of Ian Hall and April L. Miller. It includes; New Blood 1: Donny Kelp New Blood 2: The Turning of Alan Rand Segments/samples of Original Sin, Vampire High School, and Connecticut Vampire series. The first four chapters of Vampire High School (Vampires Don't Cry: Book 1) The first four chapters of A Conne
If the World Suddenly Stopped Spinning
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 5,950. Language: English. Published: November 26, 2013 . Categories: Nonfiction » Science & Nature » Space Science, Nonfiction » Science & Nature » Ecology & Environment
Imagine if our world could suddenly stop spinning. What would happen to Humanity? How would we cope with both the cataclysmic event and the subsequent conditions afterwords. In this premise, Ian investigates the effects of a slow halt, and a far more sudden one. Would mankind survive such a devastation? More to the point, would we want to? Conjecture and facts collide in this fascinating work.
Opportunities: Jamie Leith in Darién
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 198,520. Language: English. Published: November 7, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Adventure » Sea adventures, Fiction » Historical » Colonial America
In July 1698, five ships sailed from Scotland on a secret mission; a final hail-Mary attempt to save both their economy and their country. Their goal? To colonize Panama, set up a new trade route overland into the Pacific, and change the history of the world forever. Street-smart teenager, Jamie Leith, inadvertently stows away, becoming shackled to the adventure. This is his story, and much more.
Renaissance Festival Survival Guide
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 6,360. Language: English. Published: September 6, 2013 . Categories: Nonfiction » General reference » Trivia, Nonfiction » Reference » Personal & Practical Guides
The Renaissance Survival Guide is a irreverent, yet fact-based guide to the many aspects of the modern Renaissance Faire. It covers subjects such as Pirates, Renaissance Music, and many others, investigating and discussing the 'periodicity' of such subjects and the validity of their subsequent inclusion in the modern Renfest.
A Connecticut Vampire in Queen Mary's Court
Series: The Connecticut Vampire, Book 2. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 68,990. Language: English. Published: August 24, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Historical » Medieval, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
After apparently witnessing his lover's murder in 1502, vampire Richard DeVere is torn through time to his home in 21st century USA. Determined to return to avenge her death, he prepares to duplicate the circumstances of his first time-travel experience. But for that he needs another vampire; one willing to discard his modern life for the spartan comforts of Tudor England. Not an easy task...
A Connecticut Vampire in King Arthur's Court
Series: The Connecticut Vampire, Book 1. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 72,730. Language: English. Published: August 19, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Historical » Medieval, Fiction » Horror » Undead
When 21st century vampire, Richard DeVere, is mysteriously catapulted back five hundred years into the dawn of the Tudor age, it’s safe to say that he’s abruptly shaken out of his comfort zone. He feels strangely vulnerable in a medieval world where wooden stakes and arrows are the norm. He wonders if Prince Arthur's untimely demise should be changed... If it could be changed...
The Zombie Bible: a Zombie Guide to Surviving the Holocaust (Living as a zombie, and surviving to the end when a vaccine is delivered)
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 9,720. Language: English. Published: August 8, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Horror » Undead, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Horror
Lets face statistics; the chances of surviving the Zombie Apocalypse as a Human are slim. So why not look at the 'survival game' from the other side of the coin? If 99% of the population are zombies, why not plan for that eventuality, and find a way through to the end to get the vaccine? Why horde water, food, guns and ammunition when all you have to do is shuffle your way to survival?
Controlling Diabetes. Keeping Blood Sugar Low, By eating Low-Carb Soups
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 11,110. Language: English. Published: July 9, 2012 . Categories: Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Diseases / diabetes, Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Dieting
Controlling Diabetes. Keeping Blood Sugar Low, By eating Low-Carb Soups. The diabetic version of my "Soup Yourself Thinner" book. This looks at the diet from a diabetic's standpoint, and contains my own personal diabetic story. The book explains the diet method. and has a recipe section containing many low carb soup recipes.
Soup Yourself Thinner! How to Lose Pounds Just eating Soups, Stews and Chilies.
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 8,940. Language: English. Published: June 7, 2012 . Categories: Nonfiction » Cooking, Food, Wine, Spirits » Diet cooking, Nonfiction » Cooking, Food, Wine, Spirits » Health & Healing / Diabetic & Sugar-Free
No one likes to go hungry; it’s a fact. This is a ‘diet’ which gives you such large portions, that you should never be hungry again. There’s nothing that saps the morale of a dieter than being hungry, and hopefully, this won’t happen.
How To Write Your Own Zombie Novel
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 17,900. Language: English. Published: January 16, 2012 . Categories: Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing, Nonfiction » Reference » Writing skills
There are a lot of things to consider before writing your own novel. ANY Novel. There’s the choice of writing medium, what tense or POV to use, plot ideas, storylines, character names, to what degree to employ violence, humor, sex etc. ANY novel is bad enough. But you have so many EXTRA things to consider just for the Zombie genre. You need HELP, and it begins here.
Why You Should Write e-Books, e-Novels, e-Shorts. (Electronic Publishing versus Traditional Publishing)
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 6,460. Language: English. Published: January 16, 2012 . Categories: Nonfiction » Self-improvement » Creativity, Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing
Examining the time and effort required to get a traditionally published book onto the public bookshelf, in comparison to the ‘instant gratification’ of the e-Publishing industry. Studying the financial aspects and rewards of both processes, and look at the pitfalls of writing for the two, basically similar, industries. The process of actually getting your e-Project on line and to customers.
Caledonii: Birth of a Nation. (Part Four: The Romans Invade)
Series: Caledonii: Birth of a Nation, Book 4. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 31,510. Language: English. Published: January 11, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Historical » United Kingdom
80 AD. Calach, chief's eldest son, has promised aid to the south if the Romans ever invade. When the Roman Legion marches, he knows the clans must act together, and strike fast. They ride south, but the reality of war catches them all by surprise. Calach must fight for his life amidst the fractional leadership. This marks the beginning of the northern Pictish resistance against the Roman invasion.
Caledonii: Birth of a Nation. (Part Three; The Coming of Age)
Series: Caledonii: Birth of a Nation, Book 3. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 30,520. Language: English. Published: December 2, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Alternative history, Fiction » Historical » General
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The year is 75 AD. The druids attempt to unite the clans failed last year. To aid the chief’s sons plot to unite the clans, Calach travels to the southern fortress of Bar’ton. Intent on keeping the plan from the druids, Calach’s younger brother Uwan’s own druid training has become more rigorous. Calach must be patient if he wants the plan to succeed. The fate of the Norlands depends on it.
Caledonii: Birth of a Nation. (Part Two; The Druid's Plan.)
Series: Caledonii: Birth of a Nation, Book 2. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 34,720. Language: English. Published: November 26, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Historical » General, Fiction » Adventure » General
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This is Part Two of the Caledonii series. 74 AD. The Druids’ attempt to unite the clans against the oncoming Roman threat has failed. Having hatched a plot to unite the clans anyway, Calach, is called to meet with Kheltine, the Archdruid of the Norlands. Taken out of Caledonii lands for the first time in his life, Calach is in unchartered territory in more ways than one. Many surprises await.
Caledonii: Birth of a Nation. (Part One: The Great Gather)
Series: Caledonii: Birth of a Nation, Book 1. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 31,060. Language: English. Published: November 14, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Historical, Fiction » Historical » General
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Under the cloud of imminent Roman invasion, the northern druids gather the clan leaders. Calach is the 15 yo eldest son of the chief of the Caledonii Clan, and is cast into clan politics for the first time. Destined to be chief one day, and knowing the importance of the gathering, he is bewildered by the chief’s antipathy to each other. He begins to plot on his own. Thus begins Calach’s story.

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