Today's Featured Books

When Tess accidentally joins a secret cult, she hires the only investigator who'll believe her, unproven detective Blake Eastwood. Together they attempt to steal the cult's prize from a moving train but Blake begins to suspect ulterior motives. Events take a turn for the complex when another party shows up, with an equal interest in the prize but a greater disregard for the lives of others. Aphrodite's magic girdle soon becomes the focus of a deadly game of hot potato that threatens to leave Blake's first proper case in failure. From $3.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

What would you do if the darkness came for you? Join Senka, an ill-fated child, who survives a devastating attack only to be pursued by unnatural forces. She finds herself on a perilous quest alongside a group of mysterious strangers, brought together through chance encounters and unforeseen alliances. Chosen by the gods or beguiled into believing it by the far-seeing daughter of a witch, they unravel the secrets of a fateful prophecy and face the deadly shadows rising from the depths of time. Book 1 in the series. 4.3 stars, 36 ratings on Goodreads. From $2.99 SHOP NOW / 

Free online: Diane Seuss & Jane Huffman: Poetry & Conversation. Join the Hudson Valley Writers Center via Zoom for an evening of poetry and conversation with Diane Seuss and Jane Huffman. Diane Seuss is the author of six books of poetry and winner of the 2022 PEN/Voelcker Award for Poetry. Jane Huffman’s debut poetry collection, Public Abstract, was the winner of the 2023 APR/Honickman first book prize. Sunday, March 10, 4 PM ET.

"I wish you a sexy, dangerous, jazz-shaped immortality." ~Diane Seuss

Danny Coogan, a freshly minted Montana Fish and Game Officer, and recent Afghanistan veteran, hopes to bury his demons in a simple life in the wilderness around the small town of Darwin. But his life becomes a nightmare when he is shot and left injured and alone in the freezing countryside to struggle for survival. His assailant? A local he had considered a friend. 4.4 stars, 1300+ ratings. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Months after the showdown that nearly cost him his life, Game Warden Danny Coogan faces a new threat. It starts with a dead steer. Which happens to be near the body of a dead rancher. With the flavor of a down-home yarn and the intensity of a high adventure, Frontier Outlaws offers fans a thrilling ride that delivers a bronco-busting punch of an ending. 4.7 stars, 53 ratings on Goodreads. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

You don't need a classroom anymore. All you need is Self-Studying In The Digital Age: How To Take Advantage Of Digital Tools And Self-Learning Systems To Continuously Level Up Each Time, complete with strategies to master self-learning in the digital age. Based on modern research, self-learning is your ticket to continuous growth and a successful future. But in a noisy world of endless online resources, where do you start? This book will serve as your compass in the chaos. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Ten-year-old Sabine Wolfensberger was thrilled to attend Onaxx Academy for Mages. Then, the bullying began. Shapeshifting is a rare gift, and Sabine longs to spend her time at the magical academy learning how to focus her new ability in hopes of taking the form of a horse. Instead, she finds herself singled out and tormented by a cruel classmate. Can she find the courage to speak up and advocate for herself? Or will this magical time be ruined by a classmate's cruel nature? From $0.99 SHOP NOW / 

Today, LitNuts is inviting booklovers to be a part of a unique publishing project by participating in The Chimera Snare: Fragments Kickstarter campaign. 

The Chimera Snare is a new dark fantasy series, and readers who participate in the Kickstarter campaign can choose from a variety of rewards, including specially curated goods from a selection of independent artisans. Backers will also be acknowledged in the book's credits

Read on to learn more!

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The Chimera Snare: Fragments

Book 1 in a Dark Fantasy Series

High school chaos clashes with an other-worldly feud as two earthbound teenagers work together to thwart a reality-bending showdown.

The Chimera Snare: Fragments plunges the reader into the middle of an otherworldly feud between the distant realms of Celestine and Daeva. Notable characters from each realm are vying for the possession of a powerful set of artifacts known as The Order of Existence that grants the user control over all reality. While the Celestines have established themselves as the guardians of The Order, a sect within the persecuted realm of Daeva aims to assume control of it and exact a long-awaited vengeance.

When two Celestine guardians are expelled from their realm and trapped within the bodies of two earthbound teenagers, a race begins between the feuding realms: Will the Celestines find a way to free their guardians, or will the Daeva succeed in their quest to alter the fabric of existence?

Meanwhile on Earth, high schoolers and best friends Rayshell and Trish are thrust into the story when they realize that they are living vessels in this realm for the two banished Celestine guardians, putting Rayshell and Trish in a race against time to connect with the Celestines before the Daeva find them. 

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About the Kickstarter Campaign
The Chimera Snare: Fragments Kickstarter campaign aims to bring this new dark fantasy series to life while offering backers unique rewards, exclusive merchandise, and the promise of an unforgettable literary journey.

You can become a backer of this exciting project for as little as $5 and earn exciting rewards in the process...ranging from an eBook edition to a signed paperback copy to a lavish first-edition hardcover version, and much more, including a Triple Moon Pendant, hand-painted artwork, fragrances in the form of artisan candles, soaps, and incense, and other curated goods, many of which can be had in rewards bundles.

Visit The Chimera Snare: Fragments Kickstarter campaign now to learn more!

      

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About the Authors
Shannon Vierra is an urban gardener and avid seed collector—last clocked in with over 3500 different varieties. In the makeup community, Shannon goes by zoomzoommacaron where she collaborates with fellow MUAS across the world. She hosts a monthly zombie-themed makeup group called the #zombabescollab and adores SFX and other creative makeup. Shannon is also the owner of ShopCorpsicle which specializes in handmade props, fake food, miniatures, prosthetics, and other accessories. She uses the alias Silence In Shadows for her traditional art. 

Edward Ayllon first discovered the joys of creative writing through his early high school studies, and has spent many years exploring and developing a deep appreciation for the arts. Since first collaborating with his wife, Shannon, he has sprouted a passion and true affinity for storytelling and crafting literature. In addition to refining his skill in creating written works, his other interests include playing bass guitar, listening to music, and dabbling in photography.

Shannon and Edward write together as S&E Black. Both are originally from California and now live in the Chicago area with an a clowder of rescue cats. Learn more at TheChimeraSnare.com. 

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About Clay Urn Publishing
Clay Urn Publishing LLC, co-founded in 2023 by Edward Ayllon and Shannon Vierra, is home to The Chimera Snare series and is open to other imaginative and captivating literary works. Committed to supporting independent voices, this publishing house seeks to create a platform where unique stories can flourish. Learn more at ClayUrnPublishing.com and follow Clay Urn online:
 

March 7 is World Book Day, and WorldBookDay.com helps parents and educators celebrate the day by providing free online resources for preschoolers and for children in elementary/primary and middle/secondary schools.

“A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge.” ~George R.R. Martin

Playwright Ynn finds himself adrift in a new land when his theater company suddenly disbands. He accepts a commission from the royal court to write a play about the events of the last battle with the dark lord. But as he delves into the history of the conflict, he uncovers intrigues and danger that threaten not only his artistic vision, but also his life. Will Ynn be able to finish his masterpiece and find true love? Or will he become a victim of the very plot he is trying to dramatize? From $4.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

 

Seventeen-year-old Emlin is about to become a fully-fledged crafter of dragon-inspired stained glass. Then her mother is murdered following a mysterious nighttime trip to the palace. The Watch doesn’t know who the murderer is, so Emlin vows to find the killer herself. Dogged by a curious, charming scholar who can’t keep his nose out of her business, she learns things about her mother that question whether she’ll ever become a glassmaker—assuming she lives long enough. 4.9 stars, 14 ratings. From $3.99 SHOP NOW / 

From bestselling author Sonya Bateman comes a shocking psychological thriller. I was twelve when I watched her die in the woods. No one believed what I saw. Until now. We finally found her. And now, I get to investigate her murder. But first, I have to catch a serial killer who might be targeting me next. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

Ryan Mallardi, handsome private investigator, helps his parish priest, Father Liam, find a family member who goes missing three months after moving into his parish. How can someone who barely knows anyone go missing? Father Liam's niece, Colleen, joins the investigation with Ryan, and together they uncover truths that change all of their lives forever. Part of the Ryan Mallardi PI series of Christian Contemporary Mystery/Romance novels. 4.4 stars, 112 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

He's been framed for murder. Hunted and shot at. Had a loved one kidnapped. All to protect a decades old government secret. From the seedy underbelly of LA's human trafficking ring to the highest office in the land, join former operative Garrison Chase's harrowing journey to clear his name and expose the truth. If you love thrillers and edge-of-your-seat suspense, this is the book for you! A Garrison Chase Thriller Book 2. 4.4 stars, 1800+ ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

"I loved reading this collection! I found it creative and entertaining." ~Dorene Chombu. Human Being Human Doing is a captivating short story collection of six engaging accounts drawing from Biblical and recent history. Stories detail life experiences of those living through chronic anxiety, genocide, and personal redemption. A question begins each story answered by the protagonist to be pondered by the reader. "This collection would appeal to general readers and those whom ally with a faith practice." ~Pekasho Deka. From $5.98 SHOP NOW / 

 

Are you fascinated with the spiritual world? Experience the awe and wonder of heaven and become inspired by the true stories and revelations that are revealed to me to deliver to others. Engulf yourself into a peaceful uplifting mystifying read that may provide you with a sense of hope and healing of one's heart, mind and soul. 4.5 stars, 186 ratings. From $0.99 SHOP NOW / 

I refuse to be used. I refuse to marry the guy who’s cheating on me. And I refuse to fall for the billionaire who just walked into my life. Okay…that last one might be a problem. Book 1 in the Breckenridge series. 4.6 stars, 52 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

The Ryan DeMarco Mystery Series is a collection of five literary thrillers by critically acclaimed author Randall Silvis. The fifth and final book in the series was recently released, and all five books are now available in a boxed set. Click below for more information about the series finale, When All Light Fails, starting at $4.97, and about the five-book boxed set on Kindle.