Novels by members of the Northwest Independent Writers Association (NIWA)
MAGIC TO MAYHEM 2011 NIWA Anthology
NIWA presents stories to chill the heart and warm the soul.
An old school sci-fi murder mystery in the vein of Clarke and Asimov; A mousy cubical drone with desperate hidden desires; A servant of evil hell-bent on a bargain to make himself immortal; The wasted land of the future holds more than a girl thought to find; Unannounced visitors push a wounded vet to the edge of sanity; A lonely man and a shopkeeper find faith in the smallest of articles; In war and peace, some scars never fully heal, and sometimes the monster in the woods may be your only chance not to become prey.
From the coffee stained, microbrew soaked Pacific Northwest comes a collection of speculative fiction from the Northwest Independent Writers Association. NIWA has assembled eight short pieces from up-and-coming local authors, ranging from stories to keep you awake at night, to tales of swords, sorcery, and humanity’s far-flung future.
An old school sci-fi murder mystery in the vein of Clarke and Asimov; A mousy cubical drone with desperate hidden desires; A servant of evil hell-bent on a bargain to make himself immortal; The wasted land of the future holds more than a girl thought to find; Unannounced visitors push a wounded vet to the edge of sanity; A lonely man and a shopkeeper find faith in the smallest of articles; In war and peace, some scars never fully heal, and sometimes the monster in the woods may be your only chance not to become prey.
From the coffee stained, microbrew soaked Pacific Northwest comes a collection of speculative fiction from the Northwest Independent Writers Association. NIWA has assembled eight short pieces from up-and-coming local authors, ranging from stories to keep you awake at night, to tales of swords, sorcery, and humanity’s far-flung future.
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THE BUTTERFLY by Pam Bainbridge-Cowan
(Epic Fantasy)
Book one of the Yetzirah: The Pocket Worlds series. Go with Elise and Elena on a quest to save not one, but two worlds. Meet a group of unlikely heroes, some pocket wizards, even a dragon or two.
To save Yetzirah Elise needs her sister's help. But will Elena help save a world she no longer believes in?
REVIEWS: "Cinderella meets the Wizard of OZ." ~Sue Owen
"Wizard of Oz for the 21st Century." ~Jamie McCracken
Book one of the Yetzirah: The Pocket Worlds series. Go with Elise and Elena on a quest to save not one, but two worlds. Meet a group of unlikely heroes, some pocket wizards, even a dragon or two.
To save Yetzirah Elise needs her sister's help. But will Elena help save a world she no longer believes in?
REVIEWS: "Cinderella meets the Wizard of OZ." ~Sue Owen
"Wizard of Oz for the 21st Century." ~Jamie McCracken
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SUFFERING RANCOR by Andy R. Bunch
(Hardboiled Fantasy)
Five hundred years ago, cannibal and Dark Lord Rancor draws power from those he kills. Only the genocide of all magic wielders by the suspicious Mundane Movement causes Rancor to vanish, heralding a dark age. Five centuries later, magic is the stuff of fairy tales… that is, until Rancor returns. Just two things stand between the Dark Lord and the destruction of all life— Princes Ambria of Kardoma and Greymar of the Swamp.
REVIEWS: "Lots of action. Good character building. Looking forward to Book 2!" ~Jim Cowan
Five hundred years ago, cannibal and Dark Lord Rancor draws power from those he kills. Only the genocide of all magic wielders by the suspicious Mundane Movement causes Rancor to vanish, heralding a dark age. Five centuries later, magic is the stuff of fairy tales… that is, until Rancor returns. Just two things stand between the Dark Lord and the destruction of all life— Princes Ambria of Kardoma and Greymar of the Swamp.
REVIEWS: "Lots of action. Good character building. Looking forward to Book 2!" ~Jim Cowan
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HOLLYWOOD COWBOYS by Mike Chinakos
(Dark Urban Fantasy)
In the late 80's Heavy Metal ruled the airwaves and crowned MTV King of Video. From L.A. to London this musical melee couldn't be stopped. Rising to the top of the scene, the Hollywood Cowboys lived like gods of thunder and rock n' roll. Behind the music, they saved their fans, and the world, from the forces of darkness lurking beneath the neon glitter of everyday reality. Addiction, sleaze, fast cars, and demonology... Welcome to the jungle and hang onto the saddle. The Hollywood Cowboys are about to take you for a ride.
REVIEWS: "Set the Way-Back machine to the 1980's, where the Rock Gods and Metal Masters ruled the airwaves. Mike brings you supernatural creatures the way they are meant to be.....Fearsome and scary. These vampires don't "shimmer"!! When you meet a werewolf, you're going to get eaten, not taken out for an espresso. Thank you Mike for putting the Horror back into Horror."-Blaine Meyers
In the late 80's Heavy Metal ruled the airwaves and crowned MTV King of Video. From L.A. to London this musical melee couldn't be stopped. Rising to the top of the scene, the Hollywood Cowboys lived like gods of thunder and rock n' roll. Behind the music, they saved their fans, and the world, from the forces of darkness lurking beneath the neon glitter of everyday reality. Addiction, sleaze, fast cars, and demonology... Welcome to the jungle and hang onto the saddle. The Hollywood Cowboys are about to take you for a ride.
REVIEWS: "Set the Way-Back machine to the 1980's, where the Rock Gods and Metal Masters ruled the airwaves. Mike brings you supernatural creatures the way they are meant to be.....Fearsome and scary. These vampires don't "shimmer"!! When you meet a werewolf, you're going to get eaten, not taken out for an espresso. Thank you Mike for putting the Horror back into Horror."-Blaine Meyers
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ECHOES OF AVALON by Adam Copeland
(Historic Fantasy)
Patrick is a knight returning from the Crusade. He has lost faith in all things, but a stranger offers him a new beginning as a protector on legendary Avalon. It is there, among ghosts and goblins he is tempted to believe in people again. That is, until the ultimate villain arrives bent on destruction. Patrick soon learns before he can battle monsters, he must first defeat his personal demons.
REVIEWS: "...Clarke's Law (that magic is just science we don't understand yet) is followed faithfully in this novel, even if for background info it uses Norse Myth, the Book of Genesis, and the myths of England and Ireland woven into a logical whole by the author. From that standpoint, this novel comes close to hard science fiction or historical romance; those who follow such genres and normally avoid fantasy will not be disappointed." ~Theodore Seeber
Patrick is a knight returning from the Crusade. He has lost faith in all things, but a stranger offers him a new beginning as a protector on legendary Avalon. It is there, among ghosts and goblins he is tempted to believe in people again. That is, until the ultimate villain arrives bent on destruction. Patrick soon learns before he can battle monsters, he must first defeat his personal demons.
REVIEWS: "...Clarke's Law (that magic is just science we don't understand yet) is followed faithfully in this novel, even if for background info it uses Norse Myth, the Book of Genesis, and the myths of England and Ireland woven into a logical whole by the author. From that standpoint, this novel comes close to hard science fiction or historical romance; those who follow such genres and normally avoid fantasy will not be disappointed." ~Theodore Seeber
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WIZARD OF TIME by Sue Owen
(YA Fantasy)
Josh, Digger and Meri were rudely ported out of their time and far into the future by the Wizard of Time. King Arthur’s sword, Excalibur, is missing from its timeline. Without the sword in its proper place in history, everything from that point forward could change.
REVIEWS: "I loved the characters, and their animal companions were very endearing. I particularly liked the white tiger. the story moved at a good pace, and my fingers were constantly clicking the next page button to see what happened next." ~Wistfulskimmie
Josh, Digger and Meri were rudely ported out of their time and far into the future by the Wizard of Time. King Arthur’s sword, Excalibur, is missing from its timeline. Without the sword in its proper place in history, everything from that point forward could change.
REVIEWS: "I loved the characters, and their animal companions were very endearing. I particularly liked the white tiger. the story moved at a good pace, and my fingers were constantly clicking the next page button to see what happened next." ~Wistfulskimmie
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THE LIGHT WARRIOR by Cynthia Robbins
(YA Science Fiction/Fantasy)
Lucy Hayes instinctively knows there has to be more to life then the monotonous daily grind. When Lucy meets Eli, she dives into a whirlwind of revelations that an alien invasion took place. But thousands of years ago that has haunted Earth since. Sacrifices are to be made. Lucy not only must battle the Dark Brotherhood—she must battle the war inside her heart.
REVIEWS: "I highly recommend this book for all sci-fi readers. The story riddled with mysticism, thrills, action, romance and scientific truths moves swiftly along. Besides being enjoyable, the story nicely and interestingly encompasses some metaphysical philosophy and scientific theories." ~Joan Adamak
Lucy Hayes instinctively knows there has to be more to life then the monotonous daily grind. When Lucy meets Eli, she dives into a whirlwind of revelations that an alien invasion took place. But thousands of years ago that has haunted Earth since. Sacrifices are to be made. Lucy not only must battle the Dark Brotherhood—she must battle the war inside her heart.
REVIEWS: "I highly recommend this book for all sci-fi readers. The story riddled with mysticism, thrills, action, romance and scientific truths moves swiftly along. Besides being enjoyable, the story nicely and interestingly encompasses some metaphysical philosophy and scientific theories." ~Joan Adamak
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FUGITIVES FROM EARTH by Brad Wheeler
(Science Fiction)
ATLAS: the largest interplanetary ship ever built. It's an asteroid mining vessel, a refinery, a manufacturing plant, and a public relations statement all rolled into one massive vehicle. With it, the future of Belt Group's influence in an increasingly exploited Solar System is nearly assured. -- Until it disappears.-- The last people to see it: a group of innocent miners whose livelihood it threatens. Tasked with tracking them down: a monomaniacal corporate troubleshooter. Her boss: a ruthless climber of the executive ladder. Caught up in the chaos: a corrupt bureaucrat with his own agenda, a smuggler king of the inner system, and a anti-government demagogue inciting rebellion throughout the system. --These people, caught up in events outside their control, must struggle to survive in a Solar System torn asunder by the forces of political and economic change.
ATLAS: the largest interplanetary ship ever built. It's an asteroid mining vessel, a refinery, a manufacturing plant, and a public relations statement all rolled into one massive vehicle. With it, the future of Belt Group's influence in an increasingly exploited Solar System is nearly assured. -- Until it disappears.-- The last people to see it: a group of innocent miners whose livelihood it threatens. Tasked with tracking them down: a monomaniacal corporate troubleshooter. Her boss: a ruthless climber of the executive ladder. Caught up in the chaos: a corrupt bureaucrat with his own agenda, a smuggler king of the inner system, and a anti-government demagogue inciting rebellion throughout the system. --These people, caught up in events outside their control, must struggle to survive in a Solar System torn asunder by the forces of political and economic change.
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