This Silken Twist

The phone is ringing as Julia opens the front door. Despite being a capable professional woman, she holds her breath, tries to still her pounding heart, and makes herself quiet and small as she lifts the receiver. It’s been more than a year since she broke away from the influence of an anonymous caller with whom she had developed an intimate relationship. He knows all her innermost secrets. One day soon, when she answers the phone, it will be him. He’ll be back, as cool, calm, and collected as ever, but Julia is a stronger woman now, determined to expose him. The shoe is on the other foot, as the caller – whom she has known as Stephen – is now under her thrall. There are many false starts and uncomfortable moments on a journey she may wish she had never started.

The Da Calvi Legacy

Cristi Jenkins is leading a quiet life as a primary school teacher in a small village on the coast of West Wales. Stuck in this familiar backwater, she feels her life is going nowhere. Then, out of the blue, she receives a mysterious letter bearing an Italian postmark...  

Cristi knows her only link to Italy is a tenuous one – the mother she never really knew, and definitely can’t remember. Yet her story is about to become inextricably linked to that of the Da Calvi family – four brothers torn apart by war, and an unbreakable bond between two young boys forged years before.

In modern day Italy, Seb Luce is the attractive Italian lawyer entrusted with Ennio Da Calvi’s affairs. The file appeals to his curiosity and determination to find answers to the questions left by an intriguing legacy…

What does all of this mean for Cristi, what decisions will she face, and is this a chance for her to find out who she really is?

The Da Calvi Legacy

Cristi Jenkins is leading a quiet life as a primary school teacher in a small village on the coast of West Wales. Stuck in this familiar backwater, she feels her life is going nowhere. Then, out of the blue, she receives a mysterious letter bearing an Italian postmark...  

Cristi knows her only link to Italy is a tenuous one – the mother she never really knew, and definitely can’t remember. Yet her story is about to become inextricably linked to that of the Da Calvi family – four brothers torn apart by war, and an unbreakable bond between two young boys forged years before.

In modern day Italy, Seb Luce is the attractive Italian lawyer entrusted with Ennio Da Calvi’s affairs. The file appeals to his curiosity and determination to find answers to the questions left by an intriguing legacy…

What does all of this mean for Cristi, what decisions will she face, and is this a chance for her to find out who she really is?

The Plan

Adam would never have imagined how life would change for him after he moved in to live with his uncle Steve…

At the beginning of this story, we are introduced to three friends Adam, Josh and Jane whose lives are inexorably bound together by a strong friendship.

Adam is a young man caught in a web of control and domination. The story includes themes of sexual, emotional and physical abuse. Some of this content is explicit. It confronts the issues of a confused sexuality, loss and grief. Adam reflects on the confusion, pain and struggles of his life as he enters adulthood.

Can Adam rediscover a relationship he once had with a person he grew to love from childhood?

The Night Queens of Bankal

Have you ever pondered the intricacies of transforming a region overrun with thorny, poisonous vines into a realm of purity and sanctity?

Prepare to enter the world of the beloved night queens of Bankal, who, despite their languished state, yearn to rise and soar in an illusory universe. Their sighs and groans belong to them alone. Will you dare to reach out and touch them with your gentle, warm fingers, offering a moment of solace?

Brace yourself to discover whether an all-consuming love for another can metamorphose an individual into a philosopher and a wielder of the sixth sense.

Clubland

Jimmy Harris, a seasoned veteran in the nightclub industry, unexpectedly finds himself at the helm of his own club. After years of working behind the scenes, he takes ownership out of necessity, driven by the needs of his young family and mounting bills. Striving to strike a balance between his personal and professional life, Jimmy watches as his nightclub begins to gain popularity and, with it, an increasing demand on his time and energy.

As the club’s success grows, so too does its hold over Jimmy’s life. We follow his journey as the pressures and challenges of managing the club start to overshadow his personal relationships and well-being. With the stakes getting higher, Jimmy is faced with a critical decision. Something has to give, and he must confront the daunting task of reconciling the demands of his thriving business with the needs of his family.

Das Einzige Kind / The Only Child

Christian is the epitome of the modern working youth who goes out with the love of his life, Yolanda. He finds meaning in the realm of family relationships, where he reconnects with his half-sister Amelia on a holiday to Sweden. Through his working relationship, he meets his boss, who is his uncle when he works as a scientist. As he gains in popularity with his acting career, he is able to forge his career as a scientist too at the same time. The book emphasizes the importance of real day romance and family relationships in a modern working world.

Greenwich Meridian

A terminally ill woman dying in a hospital in Redondo Beach, California. A Colombian teenage girl who has to face an extreme test alone. A young Welsh physicist and rugby player who has to take up service at CERN, in Geneva. A Sicilian boy on a very risky mission in the North. A disillusioned postal worker and dull family man in the Soviet Union. A Chinese thief waiting to serve her sentence. A young Australian Aboriginal becoming a man.

The lives of these seven people, who have never met or known each other and live thousands of miles apart, are united by a common destiny with an eighth man: their story in fact culminates on the day of John F. Kennedy’s murder in Dallas.

Precisely then, each of them faces the ultimate meaning of their existence in a personal yet shared moment, while life does not stop, and the world goes on as it does every day…

Saving the World, One Mix-Tape at a Time

Nicky is sixteen and lives in a dull Northern town in 1978, but science fiction, music, and his colourful friends give him a sense of purpose. Then, he meets Angela, everything changes, and he takes teenage alienation to a whole new level. Saving the World, One Mix-Tape at a Time is a coming-of-age story set in reality… and beyond. Nicky, aimless and at odds with his parents, finds solace in science fiction and his quirky misfit friends. His problems are simple: he knows too many kids named Paul, he wants to date a girl, and he has far too much on his mind. However, when he meets Angela, his reality is turned upside down, and nothing is as it first seems. As Nicky navigates the tough year of 1978, he discovers that life is full of surprising alternatives and that sometimes the most unexpected and strangest events can change our lives forever.Told through Nicky’s vivid experiences and misadventures with his friends, Saving the World, One Mix-Tape at a Time blends sci-fi, punk rock, and the bittersweet memories of first love. It explores themes of adolescent angst, friendship, and the transcendent power of imagination during a time of turbulent social change and literal teenage alienation.

Shristi: Creation

Shristi (Creation) is an enchanting book that beckons readers to embark on a literary odyssey, where the meandering rivers, vast oceans, and breathtaking sunsets glorify the wonder of nature and the miracle of creation itself. Through its pages, the book vividly depicts the abundance and beauty of life, painting a vivid picture of the world’s magical colors that captivate the imagination. As readers delve deeper into Shristi, they will discover the profound importance of the Omnipresence, a central theme that permeates the narrative.

Secrets or Lies

Chrissy and David were living the dream, with their deep love for each other and their two beautiful daughters, their world seemed perfect. However, fate dealt a cruel hand, and they faced an unimaginable tragedy that left them without their beloved girls.Katie and Jessie had every reason to look forward to a bright future filled with joy, indulgence, and privilege. Growing up on a picturesque ranch, surrounded by love, lush greenery, and the stables they adored, life couldn’t have been more idyllic for the two sisters.But beneath the surface of this perfect existence, there were secrets waiting to be uncovered…

Der Wache Mann / The Awake Man

Daniel, a globe-trotting sweets and chocolate taster, embarks on a flavorful journey that takes an unexpected turn when he meets Naomi, an aspiring singer in Japan. As Daniel immerses himself in his passion, purchasing candy to bring back to Munich, his wife Diane harbors suspicions of infidelity. Unbeknownst to Daniel, Diane is entangled in her own affair with Mr. Schalter, one of Daniel’s business associates. As relationships unravel and new connections form, Daniel finds solace in his correspondence with Naomi and his close bond with his daughter, Lisel. Through the twists and turns of love, betrayal, and self-discovery, this story emphasizes the paramount importance of cherishing the relationships that truly matter.