THE SWORDS OF FAITH by Richard W. Field

“It’s a trap. Don’t they see? We’re all dead.” Christian knight Pierre of Botron knows; his commanders realize it too late.

It is July 1187, and the forces of the Muslim sultan known as Saladin have annihilated the Christian army at the Battle of Hattin, allowing Saladin to achieve his lifelong ambition of recapturing the Holy City of Jerusalem. This sets the stage for the Third Crusade: the confrontation between Saladin and the legendary Christian warrior, King Richard the Lionheart.

Richard, a legendary warrior with a keen military mind, finds his vow to retake Jerusalem complicated by infighting over succession to the English throne, a rivalry with the French king, and a choice between two potential queens. Meanwhile, Saladin struggles to keep his own fractious forces together while remaining true to the noblest principles of Islam.

These events are also portrayed through the eyes of two common men: Pierre of Botron, the Christian knight, was captured at the Battle of Hattin and subjected to the indignity of slavery. He finds himself the property of an Arab trader, Rashid of Yenbo. The relationship between Pierre and Rashid offers the possibility that people of good will can overcome polarizing conflicts. As events build toward the Battle of Jaffa, one of the most well-known conflicts of the Crusades, the fates of the characters depend on the choices they make between the compassionate and fanatical aspects of their faiths.

“Author Richard Warren Field penned this incredible story with such a vibrant simplicity that not only engrosses the reader in the plot, but that endears them to its colourful and intriguing characters. Field’s passion for this period in history is evident on every page.”

- Mirella Patzer, Historical Novel Review

POWs OF CHIGGER LAKE by Jack Shakely

1943. The Allies have captured Tripoli from the Italian forces. The Germans have surrendered at Stalingrad. And the British suddenly find themselves with hundreds of thousands of prisoners of war without the ability to feed and house them.

The solution? Send more than 300,000 German and 50,000 Italian prisoners of war to the United States. Lieutenant Tom Gregory--whose family came from Italy--is assigned the responsibility for opening and running a camp for Italian POWs. The new camp is set smack dab in tiny Weleetka, Oklahoma in a spot named Chigger Lake. Although German prisoners tended to be well-disciplined, the boisterous, fun-loving and decidedly un-soldierly Italians proved another matter entirely.

Equal parts humor, drama and romance are combined in this novel about a little known aspect of America during World War Two, by award-winning author Jack Shakely.

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VISIONS by various writers and artists

Horror. Suspense. Science Fiction. Fantasy. The Old West. Superheroes.

A bi-monthly collection of short stories, novellas and continuing serials, pulp fiction style. Featuring the writing talents of A. David Lewis, Nathan Meyer, C. Edward Sellner, Bernd Struben, Dianne Salerni, Barry Yelton, Bryan Baugh, Michael S. Katz and more! Illustrations provided by Azim Akberali, Ale Aragon, C. Edward Sellner, Bryan Baugh and many others!

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ON WINGS OF GENTLE POWER

Poems by Barry D. Yelton
Photos by Dr. Al Past

Yelton presents a poetic exploration of the universe, life, and the human soul. Through metaphor and allegory, full yillustrated with black and white photography by Dr. Al Past, the world around us and our place in it are uniquely illuminated. A sense of place and connection to the land, the sky, and the waters permeates the writing. The gorgeous, breathtaking photography of Al Past combines with Yelton's vivid and literate verse to create a powerful multi-layered metaphor of creation and the cosmos not soon to be forgotten.

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Click here for Al Past's website, including information on his Distant Cousin science fiction novels