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New Release: A Moon Called Sun, By Christopher F. Cobb

4/30/2017

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Blast off to new adventures across time and space, with author Christopher Cobb at the helm.

The novel follows Trace Jackson, modern-day Floridian, after a botched alien abduction sends him back in time to 1818. He meets a beautiful Seminole woman, and the two strike up a relationship. Unfortunately, Trace’s distant ancestor, General Andrew Jackson, is hell-bent on driving out the Seminoles by whatever means necessary.

Meanwhile, Josette Legard is transported from World War II-era France to fight an interstellar war. Her new "allies" have offered Josette her heart's desire—the chance to live during the Italian Renaissance—but Josette questions whether her trust in them is misplaced.

Can they survive to fulfill their destinies in another dimension where time no longer has meaning, on a moon called Sun?

Check out his website at: www.ChrisFCobb.com
Purchase: A Moon Called Sun
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New Release: Shadows And Teeth, Vol. 2

4/30/2017

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Ready or not, here it comes! Volume 2 of our award-winning anthology is back from the shadows and hungrier than ever for fresh readers. This unique collection of ten stories features a range of international talent: masters of horror, rising stars, and fresh new voices in the genre. See below for information on the stories this volume contains.
Purchase: Shadows And Teeth, Vol. 2
Toll Road, by Antonio Simon, Jr.
—A professional kidnapper gets more than he bargained for when his latest abduction leads to terrifying supernatural encounters on the Florida Turnpike.

Boxed, by Bryan Cassiday
—A group of strangers trapped in an elevator run short of time and bullets as they attempt to discover who among them is infected with a deadly plague.

A Murder of Crows, by Reed W. Huston
—Daniel, Rebecca, and their cat Southpaw have just moved into a new home, and the local wildlife is not happy to receive them. It’s more than coincidental that a group of crows is called a murder…

We All Ate The White Flesh, by Chris Lynch
—In the depths of a harsh winter, a starving family unearths a massive turnip and unexpected horrors.

The Lonely Man, by Barnaby King
—Thomas’s investigation into an idyllic English village uncovers the tragic story of two young lovers, and the ghastly secret the villagers thought they’d left buried in the past.
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Beneath The Earth, by Ken Pelham
—Charles Bonham knows better than anyone that grave-robbing is a lucrative business. While in Ireland to ply his trade, he learns that some secrets are better left buried.

Dear Sir, by Steven Samuel Stafford
—Two field medics on the Western Front race against time to fulfill a soldier’s dying wish and stop an unspeakable horror.

Colder Still, by Justin Cawthorne
—A relic from John’s past holds a portentous future for his son and the secret to a fatal gypsy curse.

Quarry Lake, by Kelson Hargis
—Ghosts have beset Whit ever since his kid brother drowned. Whit is determined to plumb the secrets of Quarry Lake, but at what cost?

God May Pity All
Weak Hearts, by Daniel Russell

—Something dreadful lives within the walls of Dr. Crippen’s home. More dreadful still is what it has in common with him.
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Shadows And Teeth Volume Three Slated To Pack Serious Star Power

4/26/2017

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We are pleased to announce the addition of four new authors who will be contributing to volume three of our Shadows And Teeth anthology. This volume will have more star power than ever before, thanks to the world-class talent our series has garnered. Read on, and let us introduce you to the masters of horror featured in volume three.

Guy N. Smith
Guy N. Smith is a best-selling author with over 100 books to his name. Genres include: horror, mystery fiction, westerns, children's fiction and a number of non-fiction titles. He first wrote for the sporting press in 1963 and over the ensuing years contributed many articles to The Gamekeeper & Countryside, Shooting Times and several other publications. He has also penned many short stories for anthologies including the legendary London Mystery Selection. In between his writing he has had a varied and interesting career: he worked in banking, was a private detective and had his own shotgun cartridge loading business.

Adam Millard
Adam Millard is the author of twenty-two novels, twelve novellas, and more than two hundred short stories, which can be found in various collections, magazines, and anthologies. Probably best known for his post-apocalyptic and comedy-horror fiction, Adam also writes fantasy/horror for children, as well as bizarro fiction for several publishers. His work has recently been translated for the German market.

Nathan Robinson
Nathan Robinson lives in Scunthorpe, England with his wife/editor and twin boys. He's contributed to over twenty different anthologies so far, with lots more on the horizon. His crime thriller Top of the Heap was adapted in a podcast by www.pseudopod.org to rave reviews. Starers, released by Severed Press in 2012 gained much praise, with fans hungry for a sequel.

Richard Ayre
Richard Ayre was born in Northumberland, Northern England, and now lives in Newcastle upon Tyne where he continues to write horror fiction. At an impressionable age he fell in love with new wave Heavy Metal and rock music, and at the same time read his first James Herbert novel. The combination of these two magnificent things led him to write Minstrel's Bargain, a tale of music and horror. Minstrel's Bargain is the first novel in the Prophecy Books. Richard has also written Minstrel’s Renaissance, the second of that trilogy, and Point of Contact, a sci-fi chiller, as well as the short story anthology A Hatful of Shadows. When not writing, Richard can be found zooming around the Northumberland countryside on his motorcycle, Tanya.
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Darkwater Welcomes A Bevy Of Horror Authors

4/22/2017

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We're happy to announce we've signed three authors for volume three of our celebrated Shadows And Teeth horror anthology series. Two are new authors to the Syndicate, while one of them is our very own Nicholas Paschall, prolific horror author.
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Nicholas Paschall
Born and raised in Texas, Nicholas Paschall has served two years as a recurring columnist for Dark Eclipse Magazine and is a current columnist for The London Horror Society. He is a prolific writer, his work having been published in nineteen different printed anthologies and magazines. Aside from his contribution to Shadows And Teeth, Mr. Paschall's upcoming novel, The Father of Flesh, will also be published through Darkwater Syndicate in 2017.

Steven Deighan
Steven Deighan was born in Edinburgh in 1983. He is the author of Things From The Past and Stages of Undress, and the original indie graphic book, Feels Like Stephen King. He lives with his partner and their children in a rural town in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, where he writes a mix of prose and graphic novel scripts. Most notable is his 2016 3D horror comic book, The Party, based on the 1999 national award-winner of the same name.

Praise for Steven Deighan:
"You have to admire his passion for his art"
—Henry Northmore, The List

"Such a passion, talent for nuance, and a skill at chilling to the very core of your being"
—Kevin Etheridge, Dark Discoveries

"He imbues his tales with emotion and style"

—Paul Kane, author of The Hellraiser Films & Their Legacy

David Owain Hughes
In his own words, David Owain Hughes is a horror freak! He grew up on ninja, pirate and horror movies from the age of five, which helped rapidly install in him a vivid imagination. When he grows up, he wishes to be a serial killer with a part-time job in women’s lingerie... He’s had several short stories published in various online magazines and anthologies, along with articles, reviews and interviews. He’s written for This Is Horror, Blood Magazine and Horror Geeks Magazine. He’s the author of the popular novel Walled In (2014) and Wind-Up Toy (2016), along with his short story collections White Walls and Straitjackets (2015) and Choice Cuts (2015). 
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Perez's Picks: A Moon Called Sun

4/22/2017

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Here's "Perez's Picks" where our editor Ramiro Perez discusses great new releases. Today: Chris Cobb's A Moon Called Sun.

NYT bestseller Piers Anthony calls A Moon Called Sun: "intriguingly different scifi, hard-hitting."

Aliens hijack modern-day Trace, sending him back to the 1800's. The Seminole take Trace in as they flee Andrew Jackson's advance. Meanwhile, Josette is plucked from occupied France in WWII to fight an interstellar war. On the line is her heart's desire. Can Josette trust her new alien handlers? Will Trace escape back to his time? Can they survive on a moon called sun?

Author Cobb's sci-fi / space opera weaves a story of galactic intrigue & conquest. There's plenty of action and unique alien races, not to mention a few plot curve balls you won't see coming, but they're immensely enjoyable.

A Moon Called Sun is a thrilling sci-fi romp across time and space that won't disappoint.
Purchase: A Moon Called Sun
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Perez's Picks: The Slant Six, By Christopher F. Cobb

4/20/2017

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It's time again for "Perez's Picks" where our editor Ramiro Perez discusses great new releases. Today: Christopher Cobb's The Slant Six.

Picture a vintage car buff. Now fast-forward to the year 2252 and swap cars for spaceships. That's Loman Phin in The Slant Six. Loman's a washed-up racer with a vintage spaceship (i.e. a rust-bucket). And then he gets the chance of a lifetime. A fortune's on the line if he can transport forty three kilos of human skin, only, that skin's still attached to the lovely Portia McCoy. But Loman isn't the only one in on the game; the whole solar system's out looking for Portia, and they want Loman's blood.

But there's more to it than just that: the book's also got snarky robots, sexy space vampires, death races, a mad king of a dwarf planet, and much more.

If you like sci-fi that takes chances and doesn't pull punches, blast off with Chris Cobb's The Slant Six.

Check out his website at: www.ChrisFCobb.com
Purchase: The Slant Six
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Perez's Picks: The Man In The Forest, By Michael Warriner

4/19/2017

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Here's we go again with "Perez's Picks" where our editor Ramiro Perez discusses great new releases. Today: Michael Warriner's The Man In The Forest.

If you're looking for some paranormal horror with a unique twist, look no further than The Man In The Forest. It's a fascinating premise: Vincent, a musical prodigy, travels to Romania to upstage his concert rival once and for all. But when he gets there, witnesses the supernatural creature known as the "forest man," who imparts is deadly curse. Vincent is now on borrowed time. He's got only a few days to put on the musical performance of a lifetime. Rightfully, because the curse is always fatal within a week. Each night, he is visited by a deadly nightmare that robs him of his sleep, and gradually, his sanity. This all builds to a breathtaking climax near the end of the book that is spectacular in its description and execution.

Author Warriner tells a great story. He has an eye for scene and a dark imagination. Vincent's nightmares are deliciously twisted. What's more, Warriner paints a captivating portrait of Romania with rustic castles, cathedrals, forests, and villages.

Definitely pick this one up. It'll keep you up at night with the haunting chant of: "Run away while you still can, before you see the forest man."
Purchase: The Man In The Forest
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Upcoming Author Meet & Greets

4/18/2017

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Ever finish a phenomenal book and say to yourself: "Gee whiz, I wish I could meet the person who wrote this!" Well now you can! Mark your calendar and come meet your new favorite author at these upcoming author events. Don't be shy, we love chatting with our fans!

In addition, we'll have plenty of brand-new books on hand to suit any genre - fantasy, thriller, sci-fi - we've got you covered.
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Perez's Picks: Holy, By Abbie Krupnick

4/18/2017

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Abbie Krupnick's debut novel: Holy, is unlike anything you've read.

On the surface, it's the story of Gus Stevens, a troubled youth who's finding his way through life. But then Krupnick sprinkles in some dark fantasy and a dollop of horror. Gus lives a double life - when he sleeps, he enters the Dream World, ruled over by an insane and egotistical magician. In the Waking World, a giant frost lizard stalks him everywhere he goes, looking to eat him whole. In order to regain control of his life, he must undergo a psychoanalytic exorcism, breaking away from everything he has ever thought was real.

Told from Gus's perspective, the novel discusses such issues as mental health and finding one's place in the world. Gus is an unreliable narrator: everything he experiences, he accepts as real (well, it is real, isn't it?) however, careful readers may pick up on subtle clues as to what's actually going on.

Holy is a tour de force by an exceptionally talented young author.
Purchase: Holy
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Contest Season 2017: Eyes On The Prize

4/17/2017

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Literary contest season is underway, and we at at Darkwater have thrown our hats in the ring. We're in the running in several contests, going toe-to-toe against some of the world's best writers from the biggest publishing houses, and we're gunning for the gold.

For an indie publisher, we punch above our weight. And with all the great books we're publishing this year, we've got the one-two knockout combo lined up to bring home some trophies in 2017. Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee - we're number one in new books to read!
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