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1 y separately published work icon Coven Marc Lindsay , Aitkenvale : Murder of Crows Publishing , 2022 26648028 2022 single work novel horror

'1590, The sole survivor of the missing colonists of Roanoke Island is a young baby. John Coven is taken in by the Croatan people, normal in every way except for the scar of a five-pointed star covering his right eye.

'Present day, John Coven, master of the occult, is making a living as a Vegas-styled magician, performing illusions in front of applauding audiences, only the biggest illusion is that the magic is real.

'A gruesome series of murders have been committed within the city. Detectives suspect they have roots in the supernatural. With no leads, suspects, or evidence. The police, in desperation turn to the only person with the knowledge to help, only he isn’t interested.

'Mutilated bodies, Corrupt religious leaders and demons on the loose. The city is tearing itself apart and time is running out. Somehow the police must convince John to return to his origins, before the dark forces at work can create a literal Hell on earth.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Plato Wyngard and the Devil's Pact Marc Lindsay , James Lindsay , Aitkenvale : Murder of Crows Publishing , 2022 26647948 2022 single work novel fantasy adventure

'Plato and Luther are settling in as agents for the Guild of Wolves when they are summoned to the Bavarian Mountains for the reading of a will. The deceased as well as the other guests are a mystery.

What are the intentions of their presence?

'Will they live long enough to find out?

'An ancient castle, ruthless Nazis, a cursed people and ten deadly assassins stand between Plato and Luther and their freedom.

'Have Plato and Luther finally met their match?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon The Gods of Silverlake Marc Lindsay , James Lindsay , Aitkenvale : Murder of Crows Publishing , 2020 26647828 2020 single work novel fantasy

'Every five years, delegates from the five tribes known as the Gauntlet Alliance come together. Trade, commerce and a mutual bonding takes place concerning the safety of their respective villages against other marauding threats.

'As the newly appointed blacksmith, Astrid is asked to attend, despite the fact that she is still mourning the loss of her father.

'In the days to follow, she is thrown into the middle of a civil war, the murder of a queen and an ancient mystery.

'Astrid is going to have to call on all her powers, wit, and of course friends if she is going to discover what lurks beneath the city of Silverlake and answer the question:

'What is worse? Monster . . . or God.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Gods of Perigord Marc Lindsay , Aitkenvale : Murder of Crows Publishing , 2020 26647718 2020 single work novel fantasy

'Forces begin to make their move on the chessboard that is Perigord. Everyone is scrambling to pick a side, however there are more than just two combatants in the game, and the player that wins, controls the library and all its secrets.

'The enigmatic military unit, known only as the Forge, have sealed off the town and are slowly removing the other players from the board.

'Heinrich Perigord has also recruited his own small army of assassins, with the intent of destroying Ulysses and all who oppose him.

'To rescue an old friend from the clutches of death, Jason and Wendy must travel once again to the Midnight Garden and face a Demon-God, who may, or may not destroy the world as they know it.

'Reapers, alien bounty hunters, sorcerers, vampires, legendary weapons and other dimensions. Nothing is held back in this, the final installment of the Perigord series.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Sins of Perigord Marc Lindsay , Aitkenvale : Murder of Crows Publishing , 2019 26647768 2019 single work novel fantasy

'People are being savagely mutilated within Perigord. Everyone thinks it's the work of wild animals, but Jason knows better. The list of suspects grows as long as the dark history of the town itself.

'The Goblin King and his army, who are now free to reclaim the town.

'The mysterious Vert, collector of Earth's most powerful weapons.

'Heinrich Perigord, more powerful than ever, who has designs for humanity and the library they call home.

'Or is it the visiting rock band Sin? Their red eyes and gleaming canines a clear giveaway of something much older, and darker.

'What does the threat of the Forge represent, and why does it hold the mystery behind Plato Wyngard's disappearance?

'Things are spiralling out of control around Jason, and nothing will ever be the same again.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon The Elder Trials Marc Lindsay , James Lindsay , Townsville : Murder of Crows Publishing , 2019 19592108 2019 single work novel fantasy

'In the Viking village of Greytree, Astrid Mace is different. She is unaware of her roots, her troubled entry into the world and the powers she possesses. Powers she will need if her village is to survive The Elder Trials. All 13 of the Neophytes (children turning 13) in the village must compete and complete in 13 trials. Can the three Lords who rule over Greytree be trusted? What are the Druid's true motives? Will she uncover the reason behind Erik's anger and animosity? During an annual trade with another village, Astrid uncovers some dirty dealings. Will she make the right decision? When Greytree is attacked by the Skollreaver Clan will Astrid find her powers, and will they be enough to save those she loves?'

(Source: publisher's blurb)

1 y separately published work icon Plato Wyngard and the Guild of Wolves Marc Lindsay , James Lindsay , Aitkenvale : Murder of Crows Publishing , 2018 26647876 2018 single work novel fantasy adventure

'Plato Wyngard and Luther Macbeth are now agents for the Guild of Wolves. Their first mission appears straight forward: Locate The Axe of Perun, the legendary weapon of the ancient Slavic God of Thunder. Their operation was destined for failure from the very beginning.

'Left to die in Prague, they struggle to make sense of the forces that are pitted against them.

'In their search for the mystical axe, they will face off against Russian soldiers, rogue Guild operatives, and a beast born from a Hellmouth. They'll trek from catacombs under ancient Roman bath houses, King Arthur's final resting place, and deep into Siberia where a battle with an ancient order of pagan warriors has been brewing long enough.

'Pushed to their limits, can Plato and Luther achieve the impossible? Will their first mission be their last?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Plato Wyngard and the Armour of the Gods Marc Lindsay , James Lindsay , Aitkenvale : Murder of Crows Publishing , 2017 19876970 2017 single work novel adventure fantasy

'The death of someone close has Plato and Luther seeking vengeance on the other side of the world, chasing evil into the heartland of Ethiopia. What starts out as simple revenge, becomes something much more. Former Guild of Wolves operative, now excommunicated, Malekai has discovered the whereabouts of the legendary armour of King Memnon. Armour that was forged by the Greek God Hephaestus, and possesses powers far beyond that of man. Piecing together the ancient pieces of a millennial old puzzle. Plato and Luther must now lead an army of Spartan descendants across sweeping plains, deep jungles, the blue Nile, and snow-capped mountains, to a holy city defended by religious fanatics, and stop a ritual with far reaching ramifications. Can desire and determination be enough to stop a madman, can faith and persistence, save the innocent.'

(Source: publisher's blurb)

1 y separately published work icon Plato Wyngard Series Marc Lindsay , James Lindsay , Aitkenvale : Murder of Crows Publishing , 2016-2018 19876861 2016 series - author novel
1 y separately published work icon Ghosts of Perigord Marc Lindsay , Aitkenvale : Murder of Crows Publishing , 2016 9719760 2016 single work novel young adult fantasy

'The ghosts of Ulysses' past have come back to haunt him.

'Heinrich his one-time nemesis has returned to Perigord, as well as Kava the blacksmith, an old friend, both their intentions unclear.

'Jason and Selene have their secret threatened by Wendy Rothchild a scheming student with an agenda. They also have to contend with stone goblins, killer scarecrows, sorcerers and a journey to the Midnight Garden in which they will face their greatest fears.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Plato Wyngard and the Valley of the Immortals Marc Lindsay , James Lindsay , Aitkenvale : Murder of Crows Publishing , 2016 19876889 2016 single work novel fantasy adventure

'Chasing answers about his Fathers death, Ex-Special Air Service operative Plato Wyngard's finds himself in post war Vietnam, 1976. There he becomes embroiled in a plot by nefarious forces to locate the Jade Cup, a mystical object that has the power to grant immortality. With the help of his partner Luther Macbeth and an rag-tag assortment of locals he must race against a powerful drug lord and the mysterious Guild of Wolves to retrieve four ancient relics from Vietnamese mythology, only with these items can Plato hope to locate the Jade Cup. Adventure has a new name.'

(Source: publisher's blurb)

1 y separately published work icon Perigord Series Marc Lindsay , Townsville : Murder of Crows Publishing , 2015 9719778 2015 single work novel young adult The Perigord series is for young adults.
1 y separately published work icon Perigord Marc Lindsay , Aitkenvale : Murder of Crows Publishing , 2015 8618036 2015 single work novel young adult fantasy

'Have you ever wanted to fly?.........Or be able to see and breathe under water?............ What about superhuman strength or speed?

'Well for 16-year old Jason Page this is now a reality. After inheriting a new house from a mysterious Uncle, Jason and his mother move to the beautiful and quiet town of Perigord.

'But even with the emergence of these fantastic powers, Jason has to contend with psychotic students, a shadowy town sheriff, unearthly mercenaries and an ancient prophecy with catastrophic repercussions.

'With the help of the beautiful Selene Jaeger and the enigmatic town librarian Ulysses Walker, they must prevent the use of the Gjallarhorn a mystical Norse artefact with the power to raise an unstoppable army during the town’s Harvest moon Festival.

'Being the new kid in town was never this hard.' (Publication summary)

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