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  Web of the Spider Queen- Combining elements of horror and sword and sorcery, John Grover weaves an epic fantasy tale full of action, mystery and suspense.

  A long vanquished evil has returned to the beautiful and peaceful realm of Orum. An evil that will stop at nothing to plunder and enslave all of the realm’s people and lay waste to its lands. An evil that refuses to die, that has ravaged every realm it has touched. Its name is Sinnia, the Spider Queen and she has set her eyes back on the one world that eludes her grasp.

  The leadership races must come together and harness the old power of their ancestors, sing their song of lore as one people and defeat this horror once and for all. These races will come to discover a long lost secret about their own ancestry, their connection to each other and the realm itself, a secret that will change their world…forever.

  Feminine Wiles- Gathered in this volume are sixteen tales of ladies of darkness, women of horror, sisters of the night. Witness as they turn the tables on their male counterparts with cunning, intelligence and beauty to blaze a hellish path through horror fiction. From the fair maiden to the withered crone, women have always had their place in supernatural and horror literature but never have they taken the spotlight as the do now. Read on as they prove men aren’t the only villains to be reckoned with and they can be every bit as lethal. Will you go willingly when they summon, will you succumb when the seduce you, will you fall prey to their Feminine Wiles?

  Terror in Small Doses - Horror Junkie? Get your quick fix with “Terror in Small Doses” guaranteed to chill you to the bone with such frights as Black Out, Conjurer and Available for Parties. 6 flash tales of darkness and the supernatural to satisfy your every craving. Read these tales on the bus, on the subway, on your lunch break, or while the kids are asleep. Made especially for the reader with no time to read! Read a tale under ten minutes, put it down, read another right before bed…if you dare. Now available for the first time on Kindle. “Terror in Small Doses” is a great sampler at a great price. These 6 short stories are an appetizer to the author’s banquet of work. Try one today.

  Angels, Ashes and Alchemy - In this collection you will meet the pivotal players in the eternal struggle of good against evil, the war between Heaven and Hell and the hapless humans caught in the middle. Some souls are champions of the light, some are not so holy while still others fall somewhere in between. All are but casualties in the constant fight we call existence. Which side are you?

  A Beckoning of Shadows - Re-released and newly edited, A Beckoning of shadows is the follow up to Shadow Tales. Sixteen tales of darkness and the supernatural in his solo collection. Come witness as a child’s toy reveals the darkest of secrets, where a stranger’s corpse will not let a rock musician find peace or where a secluded religious community faces its own demons. From the author of Terror in Small Doses, Shadow Tales and Space Stations and Graveyards comes his latest journey into terror. A Beckoning of Shadows beckons for you! Trade Paperback. 169 pages.

  Shadow Tales - John’s very first published collection now in its second edition. Features fifteen original tales of his early works. Please check out his website’s namesake and enter the world of shadow.

  Poisoned Graves - What scares you? Whatever your reason for needing to be scared, this book should do the job for you. Gail Davis, Eric S. Brown, and John Grover have all entertained with their stories in the “Swamp”, and many other publications, both on the web and in print. This collection of their tales covers a broad range of settings and experiences. No doubt that the depth of the talents of these new stars on the scene will delight and disturb you.

  Space Stations And Graveyards - A collaborative effort involving three of the most talented young horror writers today. “Space Stations and Graveyards” is a collection of 24 stories that reflect their love of science fiction and horror. And many of the stories within are actually an amalgam of the two genres. This book is a treat for the mind and soul…a must read for those familiar with these talented writers…and a gotta try for those that are not!