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Scripts for Guided Meditation: Guided Meditation for Yoga by Keeley Hope

Scripts for Guided Meditation: Guided Meditation for Yoga by Keeley Hope

Are you a yoga instructor looking for an extensive resource to elevate your practice and improve your students’ wellness?
Finding captivating and compelling guided meditation scripts that cater to diverse objectives and aspirations can be challenging. This vital meditation guide is designed to support you.

Presenting Scripts for Guided Meditation: Guided Meditation for Yoga. This carefully curated book of meditations offers a variety of themes and intentions at your disposal. Whether your aim is to guide your students toward deep relaxation, reduce anxiety, or facilitate self-exploration, this book offers the ideal framework to meet your goals.

Leave behind the hassle of endless searching for the ideal script.
With Scripts for Guided Meditation, you will confidently facilitate transformative sessions for individuals or groups. This yoga meditation book will become your indispensable resource, fitting seamlessly into diverse environments, including meditation classes and holistic healing practices.

Unlock the transformative power of guided meditation scripts while promoting overall wellness. Empower yourself and those you teach as you embark on a journey toward serenity and personal growth.

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FROM MY SOUL TO YOURS by Christian Howard

FROM MY SOUL TO YOURS by Christian Howard

This collection of poems, written in 1971 during a decade-long mystical journey, captures the soul’s dialogue with the divine. Deeply influenced by the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda and the Self-Realization Fellowship, the author reflects on a period of intense spiritual devotion marked by hours of daily meditation and personal transformation. These poems arrived intuitively, often in clusters, serving as sacred snapshots of an inner pilgrimage toward what Jesus called the “kingdom within.” Accompanied by watercolor artwork from a fellow devotee, the book is both a testament to divine inspiration and an offering of love and insight to a world in need. It is a poetic map of the heart, meant to guide others on their own journeys home to the soul.

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The Tempests of Time, Ages of Malice, Book IV by Lloyd Jeffries

About Featured Book: The Tempests of Time, Ages of Malice, Book IV by Lloyd Jeffries

Ages of Malice Series Sale April 14 – May 14 @ $0.99ea.

Time Turns Deadly. A mind-bending thriller with spiritual stakes.

The world unravels in chaos, and for Emery Merrick and Rhyme Carter, the nightmare deepens when a cursed stranger hurls Emery through time’s shattered veins. Ancient wars, futures drowned in ash—every era whispers his name, as if he was destined to suffer.

A secret society lurks in the shadows, twisting history into a noose around their minds. Voices taunt from the void, splintering their grip on reality. Demonic faces leer from fractured memories, assassins strike from impossible angles, and a truth gnaws at their sanity: are they saviors, or pawns in a game they’ve already lost?

From BookLife Elite author Lloyd Jeffries, The Tempests of Time fuses relentless action with psyche-shredding horror, pulling the Ages of Malice saga into an abyss of mayhem, despair, and mind-shattering revelations that are both terrifying and thought-provoking. Perfect for fans of Stephen King and Dan Brown.

Can they stop the clock? Grab it now and brace yourself!
Gaze into Merrick’s mirror…and be forever changed.

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The Cosmos Keys by Glenn Cooper

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Buried secrets. Ancient technology. A race against time.

Deep beneath the ruins of Turkey’s underground city of Derinkuyu, archaeologist David Birch makes a discovery that defies history—a bronze device covered in Greek inscriptions, its mechanisms impossibly advanced for its time. The artifact shouldn’t exist. And yet, its intricate design suggests a terrifying truth: someone in the distant past understood the future.

Desperate for answers, David seeks out Eleni Lillakis, a brilliant historian of ancient technology. As they decipher the artifact’s origins, they stumble upon an astonishing legend—the Michaní Peproménou, the Destiny Machine. A device so powerful it was hidden from the world, tied to the secrets of the gods, and capable of glimpsing what’s to come.

But they are not the only ones searching. A secretive cabal, willing to kill to keep the machine’s secrets buried, is closing in. From the shadowed ruins of Athens to the tunnels beneath Nottingham, from hidden crypts to modern-day power struggles, David and Eleni must unlock the truth before the machine falls into the wrong hands. Because if the legends are true, the artifact does more than reveal the future. It can change it.

A Must-Read for Fans of Archaeological Mysteries and Ancient Secrets
The Cosmos Keys is an electrifying archaeological thriller that blends real historical mysteries with pulse-pounding suspense. Fans of The Da Vinci Code, Indiana Jones, and Steve Berry will be swept away by this globe-spanning adventure, where mythology, science, and danger collide in a battle for humanity’s fate.

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Pope! by Louis Zambrana

Pope! by Louis Zambrana

The crass and sometimes volatile Pope Zamorano I is dead, and now the conclave to select a new pope begins in Vatican City, Rome. The righteous Cardinal Lawrence Byrd is selected to oversee the conclave of mostly unholy Cardinals with high school-aged maturity levels who are constantly stabbing each other in the backs or playing childish pranks on one another. Cardinal Abebe of Africa, who is in the minority of good Cardinals like Cardinal Byrd, has hopes of becoming the first black pope, while Cardinal Tortellini of Italy wants the church to maintain the tradition of Italian popes. Join the wild cast of wacky Cardinals like Cardinal Stubblefield, the first Cardinal from Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, and Sister Roberta, the nun who speaks loudly and carries weapons in her nun’s habit. Pope! is full of irreverence and supernatural surprises that will keep you laughing until the final vote!

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SHADOW RUNNER by KJ Fieler

SHADOW RUNNER by KJ Fieler

Born into privilege but starved of freedom, Ada’s future was written in silk and silver—until a supernatural twist rips her from high society and thrusts her into the shadows. Abducted by a secretive order and forged into an assassin, she faces an impossible choice: become the weapon they’ve shaped her to be or risk everything to escape. But running means endangering the only two people she’s come to love—her adopted sister and the mysterious captor who holds her heart in the balance.
In a world steeped in secrets and steam, where morality bends and power corrupts, Ada must reclaim her humanity… or lose her soul.

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Protected by Saint by Cassi Hart

Protected by Saint by Cassi Hart

Jade
When my roommate and best friend set me up with a job interview, I was grateful. I’d never been a server at a club before, but I had some waitressing experience, so how hard could it be? But when I arrived at the club, I realized I’d fallen into my worst nightmare. The club owner wasn’t interested in hiring any servers, that was merely a ruse to lure innocent girls like me into a trap. Before I’d even processed what’s happening, I was center stage being auctioned off to the highest bidder in a room full of cruel, rich men. They all wanted to win me for one night, to be the one to take my virginity. But the man who outbid the rest is nothing like I expected. No, he’s angry and terrifying, but his ire is for the men who dared traffic women in his territory. He whisks me away to safety just as the sound of gunshots fills the air. But once I learn who this man is, I have to ask myself if I’m ready to step into a world of crime and danger. Is Saint worth upending my whole life? Does he even want me for more than a few nights, or was he just playing at being a hero?

Saint
Being the president of a notorious motorcycle club comes with plenty of perks, but also a lot of headaches. One such headache is the man I followed to a seedy nightclub deep in Steel Rebels territory. I would have been content to grab my prey and leave if not for the vision of beauty who graces the stage shortly after my arrival. When I realize what’s really happening at this club—what these scum dared to do in my territory—I decide it’s time to remind the city who the Steel Rebels are and just what will happen if anyone crosses us. But first, I have to claim my winnings, and she’s just as beautiful and sweet as she looked on stage, and even more terrified up close. The pull I feel for Jade is immense, but I refuse to traumatize her further. Instead, I take her home and offer her safe place to stay. I’ll let her get settled in and rest for a bit before letting her know that, while I won’t force her to stay, my heart is telling me that Jade is mine, and I’ll do anything to have and to hold her for the rest of my life.

Welcome to the Steel Rebels MC, where these rebels blur the lines of morally gray and keep you guessing. This is a “lite” MC, insta-love, alpha heroes, standalones, and full HEA guaranteed.

Follow along as Saint leads the charge of this exciting motorcycle club series. He might even call in a favor or two from his cousin, Priest, President of the Steel Order MC. These guys know exactly what they want and will stop at nothing to claim what’s theirs. Enjoy your next swoon-worthy binge read!

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Protected by Saint
Marked by Blaze
Stalked by Axel
Craved by Gray
Tracked by Hound
Guarded by Atlas

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Redeem Your Roots: 7 Keys to Connect to Your Heritage, Create a Richer Life, and Continue Your Legacy by Dawn Mattera Corsi

Redeem Your Roots: 7 Keys to Connect to Your Heritage, Create a Richer Life, and Continue Your Legacy by Dawn Mattera Corsi

NOW IS THE TIME TO CONNECT, CREATE, AND CONTINUE YOUR DOLCE VITA* BY REDEEMING YOUR ROOTS!
Are you feeling disconnected and unfulfilled? Do you yearn for a deeper sense of purpose and to make a difference in the world? Do you wish for more resilience to withstand the storms of life?
With Redeem Your Roots, you can recover what’s been lost. This book offers a vibrant roadmap to reclaim your heritage, design a fulfilling life, and continue your legacy for future generations.
Discover how to:
• Unlock the secrets hidden in your family tree to inspire you today.
• Foster meaningful connections with like-minded people to impact your community.
• Create cherished memories that blend the past and present, adding depth to your life.
• Revive and reinvent time-honored traditions so the next generation can carry the torch.
• Boost your children’s self-confidence and identity through a strong sense of cultural awareness.
Using seven powerful keys—including food, travel, language, and more—Redeem Your Roots guides you on an exhilarating journey of discovery.
Learn to weave the rich tapestry of your heritage into a life of meaning and purpose while ensuring your family’s legacy thrives for generations to come.
Practical, inspiring, and brimming with actionable advice, Redeem Your Roots empowers you to:
CONNECT to your heritage,
CREATE a fulfilling life, and
CONTINUE your legacy.
Don’t let your family history fade into obscurity. Start today and embark on the adventure of a lifetime—your own!
YOU CAN BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN NOSTALGIA AND THE NEXT GENERATION!

*Dolce vita: Italian for a “sweet life,” filled with passion, purpose, courage, and connection

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A Rhyming Book of Creatures and their Fascinating Features! by Olga De Sousa

A Rhyming Book of Creatures and their Fascinating Features! by Olga De Sousa

This is an unusual collection of engaging encounters with some remarkable and exotic creatures from all over the world. It incorporates birds, mammals, reptiles, insects, and marine life for each letter of the alphabet in five books of the series.
That represents one hundred and thirty creatures altogether with the use of captivating photographs which reflect some aspects of each creature’s habits, lifestyle, and characteristics within a rhythmic and alliterative rhyme and brief factual description.

Although intended for children aged from 5 to 11 years old, the books have appealed to a wide demographic. Grandparents are also learning plenty of interesting snippets of information, while reading the books to their grandchildren.

The paperback edition is also available for participating in fun activities, which may promote further discovery, discussion, and learning.
The eBook is available from 04/02/2025 for the minimum price of $2.99 due to the large file size.

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20 Ways to Increase Your Psychic Abilities by John Russell

20 Ways to Increase Your Psychic Abilities by John Russell

John’s third book, “20 Ways to Increase Your Psychic Abilities,” is a series of practical how-to lessons in psychic development that will take you by the hand and walk you step-by-step through the learning process as you discover how to: successfully learn and practice psychometry; accurately interpret your dreams; begin to understand and read the Tarot cards; safely conduct your own seance; practice effective candle magic; make your own amulets and talismans; practice healing; record spirit voices; attract the perfect mate; and much more.

As an internationally known professional psychic John is frequently asked by his worldwide clientele, “How can I develop my own psychic abilities?” In response to those requests John has authored this book to help anyone to increase their own psychic powers, and to apply those powers in practical ways in order to better their lives and the lives of others.

The reader doesn’t have to have any psychic knowledge or training to be able to use this book right away. The complete beginner can begin with the first chapter and learn to practice psychometry successfully, and then proceed through the book and learn other exciting, entertaining, and useful techniques. And someone with above average psychic abilities and understanding may still find some useful theory and knowledge that they can apply, as well as new food for thought.

From the foreword written by JV Johnson (Ghost Hunters TV show. Host — Paranormal IRL; Beyond Reality; The Independence Gang. publisher/editor of TAPS Para-magazine.): “In 20 Ways to Increase Your Psychic Abilities, John offers the same guidance for any who look to broaden their spectrum of understanding. John presents a straightforward and eye-opening approach to unleashing your psychic potential. As he says, ‘…like all things, practice and consistency is key.’ You will find him to be an inspiration as I have for the years I have known him. And, even though you may not have the chance to meet John personally, through his books and his words, you will find in him, as I did, a true friend.” JV Johnson.

John Russell has been a professional psychic for over 50 years. Internationally known, he has provided psychic readings for thousands of clients in over 40 countries. For over 18 years he has been a popular featured guest, heard worldwide, on numerous radio shows and podcasts, including 13 appearances on Coast to Coast AM with George Noory. His books have all won multiple awards.

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A NEW YORK LADY IN HELLDORADO by V.C. Williams

A NEW YORK LADY IN HELLDORADO by V.C. Williams

A notorious killer changed the life of a young Victorian woman. Sarah Herring, now forgotten, was the first woman to win a case in the US Supreme Court without a man’s help. But the young New York schoolteacher didn’t get there overnight. It took hard work and guts.
Arriving in Tombstone in October 1881, Sarah discovers the streets of the Territory’s richest town are not paved in silver but soaked in blood. Finding her purpose here seems crazy. Despite her mother’s schemes, it’s not marriage. But when idealistic, intelligent Sarah is enlisted by her attorney father to help Wyatt Earp, charged with murder, her perspective begins to change. The horrific news reported by Thomas Sorin, Sarah’s friend and an attractive distraction, makes national headlines while she faces threats from Wyatt’s jealous mistress and deadly outlaws. Wyatt’s shocking honesty opens her mind to her strength and passion: the law. But Thomas is a surprise. She loves him, too
Believing in Sarah and her dream, Thomas convinces her to pursue the law while he chases his mining ambitions, delaying marriage. But her father coldly refuses to tutor her, treating her request as a passing fancy. Searching out other options, she finds more closed doors and reluctantly returns to teaching. She feels lost and alone. Yet, when tragedy strikes, Sarah demonstrates that a lady of honor and charm can show the men they might have it wrong.

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Chrome’s Collision by K.L. Barstow

Chrome’s Collision by K.L. Barstow

Chrome, the President of the Chicago Chapter of the Demon Dawgs Motorcycle Club, has seen it all. Under his leadership, the club has transformed from a crime-riddled gang to a near law-abiding brotherhood. But now, he’s facing his greatest challenge yet. There’s a rat within the ranks, and Chrome fears it’s someone he trusts deeply.

Adding to his troubles is a ruthless adversary who believes women are his for the taking. Chrome doesn’t have time for distractions, especially not a relationship. Yet, there’s one woman he can’t ignore—Cicely. She’s the one he craves, but she’s also in the crosshairs of another man’s obsession.

With his club’s integrity on the line and Cicely’s safety in jeopardy, Chrome must navigate treacherous waters. Can he uncover the traitor within his club, protect the woman he loves, and maintain his grip on the leadership of the Demon Dawgs? Chrome’s loyalty and determination will be put to the ultimate test in this high-stakes battle.

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Wolves Among Us: Biblical Principles To Identify And Expose Spiritual Predators by Linda Shirey

Wolves Among Us: Biblical Principles To Identify And Expose Spiritual Predators by Linda Shirey

Spiritual wolves pose a real threat to the health of any church, because they are disguised as sheep. In Matthew 7, Jesus commanded His disciples to beware of false prophets or “ravenous wolves”: “You will know them by their fruit.” But are wolves in the church easy to identify?

Wolves Among Us provides in-depth Biblical support and real-life experiences to help readers interpret the red flags of audience-hungry predators beyond their stage performance and carefully crafted masks. When members of Christ’s body are properly equipped, God’s word brings light, unity, and wisdom to a dark, disruptive, and dangerous experience.

This book is has been recognized for literary excellence, a two-time award winner with BookFest (2025 Third Place in Nonfiction – Religion – Christianity) and the Spring 2025 PenCraft competition (Best in Nonfiction – Self Help Religion).

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Godless Armageddon by Scott Coon

Godless Armageddon by Scott Coon

“Godless Armageddon” is a visionary and ambitious journey that defies traditional storytelling to deliver a profound and imaginative exploration of the afterlife. At its core, this novel is a battle for redemption, identity, and purpose. Only one that takes place in a realm where individuals exist as ethereal clouds, transforming and uniting into vibrantly colored storm-behemoths that wage cosmic warfare on one another.

Thomas Jefferson Stoneshield VII, a WW2 soldier from a long line of warriors, dies while storming the beaches of Normandy. He ascends to a peculiar afterlife and becomes embroiled in a struggle between two godlike beings, with the future of all existence at stake. Along the way, he confronts haunting echoes of his past life, his own repressed desires, and the power of unyielding faith and despair.

The novel defies convenient classification. In parts, it reminded me of “What Dreams May Come” by Richard Matheson, but more dreamlike, rendered as an acid trip. Scott Coon masterfully balances the surreal and the relatable, seamlessly switching between the gritty horrors of WW2 and abstract realms of ethereal energy. Despite its complex and fantastical premise, the plot is clear and straightforward, grounded and driven by believable characters.

Whether you approach it for its emotional depth, philosophical insights, or sheer creativity, Godless Armageddon is a tour de force. It will challenge your notions of faith, morality, and what it means to truly live — or to truly die. Coon’s ability to render this chaotic, otherworldly setting with such clarity and resonance is a testament to his skill as a storyteller.

-Damir Salkovic, author of Collapse Years

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The Eye of Nefertiti: A Pharaoh’s Cat Novel by Maria Luisa Lang

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Now a New Yorker, the Pharaoh’s cat–the ancient Egyptian feline with human powers–travels back in time to free Egypt’s legendary Queen Nefertiti from a horrific curse, discovering firsthand why her mummy has never been found and her famous bust is missing one eye.

As in the first Pharaoh’s cat novel, the cat is quick-witted, wisecracking narrator as well as free-spirited, ever-curious protagonist, and the story he tells is an exotic, imaginative, spell-binding tragicomedy. The Eye of Nefertiti also interweaves feline and human, past and present, natural and supernatural. It too contains numerous surprises, twists and turns, intriguing characters, both human and animal, fascinating revelations about ancient Egyptian history and culture. Added to all this is an ingenious use of the Tarot and Italian opera.

The cat is living happily in New York City with the High Priest, Elena, daughter of an Egyptologist, and their infant son, the cat’s beloved Pharaoh reincarnated, when the supernatural gradually intrudes in the form of phantasms, the plot of an Italian opera, a Tarot card reading, and an unexpected summons to present-day Bath Spa disguised as an opportunity for Elena.

She and the little Pharaoh travel conventionally while the cat and the High Priest take the little boat they use for time travel and are diverted to ancient Stonehenge for a brief stop-over. The figure at the center of their encounter with the Druids has been prefigured in the cat’s phantasms, the Italian opera, and the Tarot reading, all his uncanny experiences being in accord with a single design.

Reunited with Elena and the infant Pharaoh in Bath, the cat and the High Priest discover a secret tomb below the Georgian house where they are staying, and are soon impelled to journey to ancient Egypt in the time of Queen Nefertiti to save her from a horrific curse. They become separated as they search for Nefertiti and the cat has several adventures before finding her on his own.

He undertakes an ingenious deception to stay close to her without revealing his identity. Being so close, he falls in love with her. He succeeds in lifting the horrific curse at great cost to himself. Despite his love, he surrenders Nefertiti to history and, mourning his loss, descends into a psychological abyss so deep only the Pharaoh can save him.

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The Pharaoh’s Cat by Maria Luisa Lang

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Suddenly talking and walking upright, a stray tomcat in ancient Egypt becomes the young Pharaoh’s intimate and, when accused of his murder, time travels to New York City and learns how to raise him from the dead.

The cat is quick-witted, wisecracking narrator as well as free-spirited, ever-curious protagonist, and the story he tells is an exotic, imaginative, spell-binding tragicomedy. The novel interweaves feline and human, past and present, natural and supernatural. It contains numerous surprises, twists and turns, intriguing characters, both human and animal, fascinating revelations about ancient Egyptian history and culture.

While exploring a looted tomb in ancient Egypt, the cat is kicked in the ass by the Vizier, the Pharaoh’s uncle and the second in power only to him. Able to speak as a result, the cat immediately gives voice to his intelligence and sense of humor and captivates the young Pharaoh, making him laugh for the first time since his parents’ death. The cat becomes the Pharaoh’s constant companion and, at the royal palace and on a tour of Egypt, participates in the festivities, developing an insatiable appetite for good food, wine, and gossip. Gradually, he renews the Pharaoh’s ability to enjoy life and inspires him to become a stronger leader. The bond of selfless love they share will change Egypt’s destiny.

The cat has a good friend in the High Priest of the god Amun-Ra and seeks his help in solving the mystery of his human powers and the supernatural manifestations that plague him. He has a mortal enemy in the cat-kicking Vizier, who hates him for his close relationship with the Pharaoh. The Vizier eventually murders the Pharaoh and accuses the cat, who flees by time-traveling with the High Priest to New York City, where they find an ally in an Egyptologist’s daughter.

In New York, they go to an ancient Egyptian exhibit, end up in Central Park, then at a cathedral, and later retrieve a lost spell to revive the dead. They return to Egypt to revive the Pharaoh, but the spell fails to work till Bastet appears to ask the cat to give his life in return for the Pharaoh’s. He says yes, but Bastet only needed him to agree for the spell to work. The Pharaoh is resurrected, kills the Vizier in battle, then returns to the world above after making the High Priest pharaoh in his place.

The High Priest reigns for seven years with the cat at his side. A rebellion forces them to return to New York City, where they find Elena pregnant with the High Priest’s child. For her, only months have passed. The cat immediately senses that the child she carries is the Pharaoh reincarnated.

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Vatican Daughter by Joni Marie Iraci

Vatican Daughter by Joni Marie Iraci

Inspired by the 1859 kidnappings of Jewish children by Pope Pius IX, “VATICAN DAUGHTER,”(78,939 words) tells the story of JOSEPH MORRIS, the first American Pope, who as he’s about to ascend the papal throne is driven by guilt to confess an indiscretion to traditionalist CARDINAL GUILO ROSELLI. News of the pope’s affair with journalist, SOPHIA TRAVATO, and the birth of the pope’s child, unleashes a crime spree starting with the kidnapping of the baby, Nevaeh.

Twelve years pass, and Sophia, with only vague memories of her past, lives in Venice with the Benedictine nuns. In the small watery city, she’s content believing she was found nearly drowned. Her only bit of freedom is a job with famed mask-maker, LORENZO MERCURI at his small shop at the foot of the Rialto bridge. When a tourist asks Sophia to hold her baby, memories of her daughter begin to flood back. Aware of the danger of rescuing her daughter from the most powerful entity on earth, Sophia puts her trust in Lorenzo who agrees to drive her to Rome.

On the road, Sophia learns Lorenzo’s in the employ of SEVERINO POVERELLI, a Neapolitan thug hired by Cardinal Roselli to keep tabs on Sophia. Sophia escapes and finds her way to Trastevere, the bohemian section of Rome, where she once lived with her motherly, landlady, LAURETTA JENCO. MEANWHILE, Neveah is kept sequestered behind the walls of Vatican City where she’s tutored by the Bibliotheca of the Vatican Archives, CARDINAL ALFONSO ALEO. Neveah, due to her isolated upbringing, is no ordinary twelve-year-old. She’s insightful and wise beyond her years. MEANWHILE, CHRIS DEMARCO, a former colleague of Sophia’s, who initially introduced her to Morris, is in Rome to interview the pope but is mainly in search of answers regarding Sophia’s disappearance.

Pope Joseph and Cardinal Roselli are troubled by him nosing around as he’s aware of the pope’s past. Chris’ research leads him to Lauretta and ultimately to Sophia. Sophia fears the truth will not be believed, but Lauretta relates the story of past papal kidnappings. Lauretta summons her cousin, ALESSANDRO JENCO, an officer of the Ministry of the Interior, to advise Sophia. He informs Sophia the pope is above the law and cannot be convicted of a crime, but vows to find a way to help her. MEANWHILE, the pope turns a blind eye to Cardinal Roselli’s plot to eliminate all threats to the papacy and the church. He unleashes a murderous spree resulting in the death of his administrative assistant, TIM DANIELS, (who set up inner office cameras when he suspected the cardinal’s sinister plans,) the poisoning of Cardinal Aleo, and the murder of several of Alessandro’s men. Before his poisoning, Cardinal Aleo moves Nevaeh to a Zen Monastery on the cusp of Trastevere. Cardinal Aleo is hospitalized. Sophia, during an arranged incognito audience with the pope, confronts him to no avail. Sophia visits Cardinal Aleo where she is reunited with her tentative daughter.

Cardinal Roselli, fearing he will be the papal scapegoat, flees to his native South America where he succumbs to a rare spider bite. The pope believes his position is secure and there is no evidence of his wrongdoing. Chris DeMarco obtained DNA in a recent visit with the pope. He turns it over to the Vatican police before returning to his New York Office. A budding romance between Sophia and Alessandro forced him to give up his fight for her. However, a package waiting in his New York office contains a USB drive with tangible evidence of the plot against Sophia, as well as the details of the pope’s involvement. Chris sets out for Rome to expose the Vatican’s treachery and to get justice for Sophia and Nevaeh. “Vatican Daughter,” is set in Rome and Venice with a brief stop in Magallanes, Chile, and New York City. The sights, sounds, smells, and ambiance of Italy are infused within the story and serve to immerse the reader not only in the plausible, suspenseful plot but in the landscape as well. “The Women of the 13th Rione,” continues the story of Sophia and Nevaeh and is complete at 87,292 words. Both novels can stand alone.

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The Failure Murders by Dalton Lewis

The Failure Murders by Dalton Lewis

Kara Grey, alcoholic teenager, spent her mornings, evenings, and weekends writing a novella…and everyone hated it. She crashes and blacks out. Later she wakes up in a strange cabin with her friends watching the Super Bowl, but Nicole Jax, the lead character from her novella, shows up to attack her and her friends for failing to perfect her story. What follows is a wild ride through Darklake, Illinois as Kara and her friends combat ghosts, deal with betrayal and villainy on all sides, and might just find the perfect story.

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