One man’s crazy is another man’s norm. Inside, eight bizarre stories explore twisted perceptions and challenge conceptions about right and wrong. With a fascinating dive into several unstable minds, the authors examine different avenues for exposing warped cognition and mutilated logic. Each delivers a disquieting glimpse of reality. Reformation by M. Irish Gardner: With a fresh start in life, the last thing freed inmate Todd Jefferson wants to do is live someone else’s, until the pros outweigh the cons. Mouse and Cat by Elizabeth Gilliland: Mouse knows his place: among the filth and remnants of mankind. When given a chance to change his fate, his choice reflects more than just the intentions of his heart. Stunner by Sarah Hunter Hyatt: As a stranger in a new town, Marin Overstreet is forced to confront a past she didn’t know existed, and defeat the man sent to silence her forever. Five Humvees by Breck LeSueur: Three lives, three errs in judgment. Countless consequences reside within this twisted military thriller. Morningside by F.M. Longo: Back on duty, Detective Morningside must defy the odds and solve the impossible by delving into the criminal mind. Kissed a Snake by Ben Ireland: Abandoned as a child, Jason only wants to understand his father’s reasons. And to kill him for it. However, learning the truth leads to anything but satisfaction. Fogo by David MacIver: A neighborhood arson, a broken home, and an overactive imagination are the least of Renata’s worries, especially when her dreams creep into her real life. Proxy by Tim Andrew: For Bret Maher, death is a perk on the job. But when he takes on a new contract with guaranteed success, he may get more than he bargained for.

A Dash of Madness: A Thriller Anthology

Ireland, Ben

MacIver, David

Gardner, M. Irish

Gilliland, Elizabeth

Hyatt, Sarah Hunter

LeSueur, Breck

Longo, F.M.

Andrew, Tim

Literature & Fiction

Xchyler Publishing

Winner of the League of Utah Writers 2017 Gold Quill for outstanding YA literature.Book 1 of 8 in the epic The Blacksmith Legacy series."An exciting, surprising and sometimes laugh-out-loud funny story. A truly enjoyable read." -Susan
"Edge of your seat moments throughout. [Billy] instantly shot into my top 10 adventure books of all time...You'll find yourself rooting for Billy and friends in no time." -Nathan
"If I can make it through an entire YA novel without rolling my eyes, we have a winner...It's smart, it's witty, and it's fun." -Rebecca
Billy has spent his whole life keeping his head down in school and trying to survive the endless parade of foster homes.
When a three hundred pound spider emerges from under his bed intent on drinking his blood, Billy discovers he is the main player in an ancient war between demons and humans.
With his best friends Ash-Lea and Greyson, and a reformed demon as his ally, Billy prepares to face an invasion of demonic spiders and the General that leads them.
The fate of the Universe hinges on 15-year-old Billy in this exciting, humorous epic fantasy and 20-foot-tall demonic spiders.Billy Blacksmith: The Demonslayer is book One in a fantastic new fantasy book series. Great young adult book for teens and kids, aged 11-70.

Billy Blacksmith: The Demonslayer (The Blacksmith Legacy)

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Fantasy

Ireland, Ink

Winner of the League of Utah Writers 2018 Recommended Read for outstanding YA literature.Book 2 of 8 in the epic The Blacksmith Legacy series. 
Billy Blacksmith is growing stronger with the demonic blood saturating his veins, but he's not prepared for the impending demonic incursion to the universe—and he knows it. When his demon mentor, Seth, insists he find an ancient hellforged weapon that could help protect his friends, Billy risks his life—and his crappy summer job—to track it down.
Being the biggest hitch to the Demon Gods' plans for conquering reality sucks.The fate of the Universe hinges on 15-year-old Billy in this exciting, humorous epic fantasy about friendship and 20-foot-tall demonic snake-centaurs.Billy Blacksmith: The Hellforged is book Two in a fantastic new fantasy book series. Exciting, superhero book for kids and teens ages 11-70.

Billy Blacksmith: The Hellforged (The Blacksmith Legacy)

When Billy stole an ancient relic from under the nose of a Demidemon, he ticked off some of the most powerful beings in reality. Enraged, The Winged King recruits Mr. Fingers; a demon with the ability to manipulate emotions-and use them as a weapon.Now, hunted by the lethal emotional assassin, Billy must find the source of Mr. Finger's power before the city he loves tears itself apart.

Billy Blacksmith: The Ironsoul (The Blacksmith Legacy)

Teen & Young Adult

Book 3.5 of 8 in the epic The Blacksmith Legacy series.People whispered of the giant spiders hiding in Bleakwood. No one wanted to believe it . . . Experience the prelude to the greatest conflict in 30,000 years through the eyes of eleven key players. Monsters and gods from all three Realms are converging on Bleakwood, and the fate of reality hinges on the choices of those who live there.

Bleakwood Lore (The Blacksmith Legacy)

Kingdom City: Resurrection

Genre Fiction

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