Faerie Punk

Faerie Punk
Author: Duncan McGeary
Publisher: Crossroad Press
Total Pages: 493
Release: 2018-04-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

A story of coming home to a place you never knew existed. The genius half Elve, half Dwarve inventor Joseph Tindermaker has died, leaving his inheritance inside his unbreakable Vault, which only his true heir can open. Iggy Sinclair, a punk bounty hunter unaware of his heritage, is approached for what seems to be a straightforward job: find Carter Tindermaker, the missing son of the great inventor. Meanwhile, Grendor, the evil Ancient One, who was banished by the humans’ One God ten thousand years ago, has returned. He has infested an artificial intelligence and is intent on taking over both mankind and Faerie. All of Faerie must choose sides. On a journey from Oregon to New York City, Iggy discovers that Faerie and the Mortal Realms exist side by side, and encounters Pixies and Trolls and Ogres…oh my! It is up to Iggy, along with his Changeling sister Kerrie, the half-Elve lawyer Maggie Cleeve, and the Ogre Chuck to make their way across a magical America to stop the Ancient One. Part American Gods, part Wizard of Oz, part Kerouac, this an urban fantasy road trip through Faerie and Mortal Realms.

Fateplay

Fateplay
Author: Duncan McGeary
Publisher: Crossroad Press
Total Pages: 435
Release: 2019-03-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

In the future, everyone role-plays, cosplaying as their favorite characters—at home, at work, at school, at play. Called Hyper-reality, and assisted by virtual reality and holographic technology, what is normal is blurring. Zach, a small-town kid, becomes heir to the largest Hyper-reality company. He is thrust into the battle for control of the future: who owns these characters and who pays? But what Zach doesn't know is that reality itself is at stake. Guided by Coyote, accompanied by his friends, harried by Thentics, and stalked by Mr. Zander, Zach must find a way to bring back this world's true reality.

I Live Among You

I Live Among You
Author: Duncan McGeary
Publisher: Crossroad Press
Total Pages: 189
Release: 2018-04-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

When the Devil comes a-calling, Grandy isn't surprised. He's a damned soul—or so he thinks. When the urge comes over him, he kills without pity or remorse. But the Devil isn't after his soul. Not just yet. He hires Grandy to infiltrate a cult which is planning to open a Portal to another dimension. The Old Gods await. It's a jurisdictional issue. The Devil can't go where he isn't invited. But Grandy can.

Snowcastles & Icetowers

Snowcastles & Icetowers
Author: Duncan McGeary
Publisher: Crossroad Press
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2018-01-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

SNOWCASTLES: Prince Greylock, the last surviving heir to the throne of the High Plateau, is banished from his frozen mountain homeland of Godshome by his uncle, the Tyrant. Determined to gain the kingdom that is rightfully his, Greylock descends into the dreaded Gateway to the Underworld, and the clammy caves of cursed demons, to gather allies and win back his inheritance. But his uncle's vicious steward, the evil magician Redfrock, will not rest until the bloodline is terminated with Greylock's death. Greylock meets and bonds with Moag, a traveling Fire-Wizard, and the lovely Mara. Together thy plunge into the mysterious Twilight Dells to escape Redfrock's pursuit. It is there, in the Dells, that Greylock discovers his true destiny and faces his greatest challenge! ICETOWERS: After a long struggle, Greylock finally gained the throne of the newly discovered glacial kingdom of Godshome. To all who helped him, he gave gifts of the precious metal, glyden. But the Underworlders, headed by the crafty Mayor Tarleton and villainous Redfrock, were greedy for more. And the hidden tunnels of glyden, with their ancient hand-carved corridors, made Greylock the prized prey for other would-be conquerors. Greylock was haunted nightly by the demon voices of the Wyrrs, and was terrorized by assassination attempts. Faced with formidable enemies and the threat of an earthquake that could destroy the icetowers, Greylock undertakes a long and hazardous adventure to save his snow-covered realm!

Takeover

Takeover
Author: Duncan McGeary
Publisher: Crossroad Press
Total Pages: 377
Release: 2019-09-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

When a peaceful protest at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument becomes an armed takeover, Hart Davis knows he has to play along with the occupiers to protect his former girlfriend, park ranger Nicole Nelson, and her co-workers. Amid escalating tension and factionalism within the armed camp, and surrounded by the FBI and the media, Hart and Nicole try to negotiate a peaceful end to the volatile situation. But what they don’t know is that, with help from inside, actual terrorists are about to take over the camp. Suddenly, the sides aren’t so clear-cut, and former antagonists must become allies as they try to survive the crossfire, protect the hostages, and escape with their lives.

The Last Fedora

The Last Fedora
Author: Duncan McGeary
Publisher: Crossroad Press
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2018-03-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The Golem, was a legend—unstoppable, relentless, undying. He was always there, silent, menacing, and except in times of danger, unnoticed. No one dared challenge the Pampas family, only betrayal from within could bring them down. Two brothers fight for the loyalty of Jacob Mann, but over the centuries, unnoticed by his masters, the Golem has been changing. So it is someone completely unexpected who becomes the true inheritor of The Golem. It is the honesty of Greg Pampas who gains the Golem's loyalty, the bravery of a young woman who earns his trust, and the love of a young boy who turns the Golem's stony heart to flesh and blood.

Eden's Return

Eden's Return
Author: Duncan McGeary
Publisher: Crossroad Press
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2020-07-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1951510410

Three hundred years ago, a mysterious zone called the Stasis appeared, covering hundreds of square miles of the Pacific Northwest. The area’s human inhabitants suddenly found themselves outside the barrier; inside was a primeval, unspoiled world that proved to be hostile to technology and most manmade things. Over the years, those who were idealistic or deluded enough to shed all trappings of civilization were able to cross into this new Eden, though few survived for long. But now, the barrier has weakened…just enough for a squad of soldiers to be flown in to investigate. Meanwhile, inside the Stasis, Shani has been living alone with her mother, at one with nature and oblivious to the world outside. Her past and her future have narrowed to a single point in time. Only this moment exists. Lieutenant Silas McKinley and his squad are stunned to discover the two women in middle of the Stasis, but their encounter is quickly overshadowed by the area’s deadly rejection of their presence. They must find a way out. With nature itself rising up against them, Shani and Silas—two people from vastly different worlds—will have to find common ground if anyone is to survive.

Metalwork Jewelry

Metalwork Jewelry
Author: Linda Peterson
Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small
Total Pages: 389
Release: 2018-12-06
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1782497781

Craft your way to a steampunk look with these 35 stunning metalwork designs for necklaces, rings, bangles, earrings and more. Linda Peterson shows you how to create gorgeous jewellery using items commonly found in your home, such as nuts and bolts, watch parts, beads and old keys. Each project has clear step-by-step photography, and there's a comprehensive techniques section and tips to teach you all you need to know about working with metal. You'll learn the basics of metalwork, using brass, copper and silver, as well as how to add finishes, such as polishing and adding a patina to give an aged effect. You'll never need to buy jewellery again!

Blood of the Succubus

Blood of the Succubus
Author: Duncan McGeary
Publisher: Crossroad Press
Total Pages: 343
Release: 2018-06-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Ancient Goddesses, modern Nightmares. When Doug goes hiking with Suzanne in the Cascades, he thinks he's lucked out. She's his dream girl. But that night in the tent, she turns into something else, something out of his nightmares. The Succubus, Eisheth, has many names and shapes, but she's perfected the Manic Pixie Dream Girl, every young man's sexual fantasy. She has left a long trail of bodies behind her. Serena is one of the few mortals who sees through her beguiling persona, tracking the demoness, determined to stop her. She is joined by Doug's friends and finds that, in Cary, she is still capable of love. Rick helps guide them, the last of the Guardians, an ancient order who once guarded the Succubus but fell prey to their enchantment . The Succubus calls on her sisters, the Daughters of Lilith, for help. Once they were Goddesses but into their peaceful valley came men who saw only their beauty and the power of their blood. Imprisoned for millennia, drained of their life giving blood, the Succubus have vowed vengeance upon men, preying on their sexual desires. When these forces converge, love and sex converge in an explosion of violence, as the Succubus and humans confront their true natures. "Blood of the Succubus" combines mythology with modern pop culture--modern dating and ancient fertility rites, a murder mystery and the supernatural. URBAN DICTIONARY: Manic Pixie Dream Girl or MPDG: A pretty, outgoing, whacky female...whose sole purpose is to help broody male characters lighten up and enjoy their lives.