New Releases by Matthew Ward

In the atmospheric coastal town of Havenport, Detective Inspector Clara Bennett returns home to investigate the suspicious death of Victor Kane, only to uncover a centuries-old web of smuggling, corruption, and murder. When Eleanor Greaves is forced to witness Kane''s death being staged as a suicide, she becomes an unwitting participant in a conspiracy that stretches from the historical smuggling routes of Cornwall to modern-day international criminal enterprises. Drawing on her childhood memories of the Greaves mansion where her mother once worked as a cleaner, Clara follows a trail of clues through hidden tunnels and treacherous waters. Alongside her colleague Colin Jacobs and local historian Margaret Reed, she discovers that the old smugglers'' paths have evolved to accommodate a darker trade: weapons, drugs, and human trafficking. The investigation leads Clara to confront not just the town''s criminal elements, but corruption within the police force itself. As she races to protect Eleanor and expose the truth, Clara must navigate both the physical dangers of Havenport''s fog-shrouded coast and the murky waters of institutional corruption. The story weaves together elements of historical mystery, police procedural, and atmospheric thriller, exploring themes of family loyalty, the weight of tradition, and the price of justice. Ancient smuggling routes, Victorian mansions with hidden passages, and modern-day organized crime create a rich tapestry of intrigue, while the persistent fog serves as both literal danger and metaphor for the obscured truths Clara must uncover. At its heart, "Shadows in the Fog" is about how the past never truly releases its grip on the present, and how one woman''s quest for justice can illuminate the darkest corners of both history and human nature. This gripping tale combines the moody atmosphere of Daphne du Maurier''s Cornwall with the procedural tension of modern crime fiction, creating a unique narrative that will appeal to readers of both historical and contemporary mysteries. The novel expertly balances action sequences - including a heart-stopping escape through treacherous coastal waters - with careful character development and richly detailed historical background.

The second book in Matthew Ward''s action-packed trilogy, the Soulfire Saga, The Fire Within Them is set in a world ruled by an immortal king, where souls fuel magic and a supernatural mist known as the Veil threatens to engulf the land. Perfect for readers of John Gwynne and Anthony Ryan. For the first time in a millennium, the kingdom of Khalad is divided. The Battle of Athenoch has fanned the spark of Bashar Vallant’s rebellion to a raging flame. Tyzanta, jewel of the east, has declared for his cause, and other cities have followed. Vallant, the people’s hero, may soon be powerful enough to challenge Caradan Diar, Khalad’s immortal king. But such power demands great personal sacrifice. Afflicted with omen rot after channeling the Deadwinds to save Athenoch from the koilos army, Kat searches for a means to stop the disease killing her as it did her mother. Her journey will uncover secrets long since buried––secrets concerning her past, her family and the kingdom itself. Eventually she’ll learn that the past never stays buried in Khalad––and that the truth can cut deeper than any blade.

J. Matthew Ward’s Garden of Ruins serves as an insightful social and military history of Civil War–era Louisiana. Partially occupied by Union forces starting in the spring of 1862, the Confederate state experienced the initial attempts of the U.S. Army to create a comprehensive occupation structure through military actions, social regulations, the destabilization of slavery, and the formation of a complex bureaucracy. Skirmishes between Union soldiers and white civilians supportive of the Confederate cause multiplied throughout this period, eventually turning occupation into a war on local households and culture. In unoccupied regions of the state, Confederate forces and their noncombatant allies likewise sought to patrol allegiance, leading to widespread conflict with those they deemed disloyal. Ward suggests that social stability during wartime, and ultimately victory itself, emerged from the capacity of military officials to secure their territory, governing powers, and nonmilitary populations. Garden of Ruins reveals the Civil War, state-building efforts, and democracy itself as contingent processes through which Louisianans shaped the world around them. It also illustrates how military forces and civilians discovered unique ways to wield and hold power during and immediately after the conflict.

Thomas Hobbes is now regarded as one of England''s greatest political philosophers. This book considers his reception in Ireland, where, it is suggested, the ''Leviathan'' was released. In doing so, the book demonstrates the variety and sophistication of political thought in Ireland.

The first in an exciting, action-packed new trilogy from epic fantasy author Matthew Ward, The Darkness Before Them introduces readers to a world ruled by a dangerous immortal king, where souls fuel magic, and a supernatural mist known as the Veil threatens to engulf the land. These are dark times for the Kingdom of Khalad. As the magical mists of the Veil devour the land, the populace struggles beneath the rule of ruthless noble houses and their uncaring immortal king. Kat doesn’t care about any of that. A talented thief, she’s pursuing one big score that will settle the debt that destroyed her family. No easy feat in a realm where indentured spirits hold vigil over every vault and treasure room. However, Kat has a unique gift: she can speak to those spirits, and even command them. She’ll need every advantage she can get. Kat’s not a hero. She just wants to be free. To have her old life back. But as rebellion rekindles and the war for Khalad’s future begins, everyone – Kat included – will have to pick a side.

Druhá část velkolepé trilogie o intrikách a revoluci, vojácích a nájemných zabijácích, prastaré magii a věčném střetu říší Uplynul už rok od chvíle, kdy nepravděpodobné spojenectví zachránilo Trezijskou republiku před ohněm a temnotou — ovšem za cenu velkých obětí. Tisíce lidí zahynuly a Viktor Akadra, hrdina republiky, zmizel. Zatímco vládnoucí státní rada se snaží zacelit staré rány, jiné frakce vytušily svou příležitost. Ve stínech intrikuje zákeřný Vraní sněm a na východě se sbírají vojska chadárského císaře. A republikou se šíří nepokoje, jejichž ozvuky zasahují i říši božstev. Blíží se válka… a tentokrát se k bojujícím přidají i sami bohové. ––– Matthewa Warda lze jednoznačně považovat za nastupující hvězdu tradičněji pojaté fantasy — kde však slovo „tradiční“ v žádném případě neznamená konzervativní nebo nudné. Naopak. Odkaz popela je nesmírně zábavná jízda plná nečekaných dějových zvratů a nápadů, které vyvolávají takřka nezvladatelnou čtenářskou zvědavost na to, co přijde příště. — Pevnost o románu Odkaz popela Wardův román se krásně čte. Nejsou zde nadbytečná slova a Ward má co říct. Odkaz oceli je nesmírně poutavá kniha. Je to vynikající druhý díl trilogie a já se nemůžu dočkat, až se začtu do třetí části. — Grimdark Magazine

Legacy of Light is the spectacular conclusion to Matthew Ward''s acclaimed Legacy trilogy—an unmissable epic fantasy series of war and intrigue perfect for fans of George R. R. Martin, Brent Weeks, and Brandon Sanderson. For the first time in many years, the Tressian Republic and the Hadari Empire are at peace. But darkness never sleeps. In Tregard, Empress Melanna Saranal struggles to protect a throne won at great cost. In Tressia, Lord Protector Viktor Droshna seeks to restore all he''s lost through forbidden means. And as the sins of the past are once more laid bare, every road will lead to war. The Legacy TrilogyLegacy of AshLegacy of SteelLegacy of Light

AESTHETIC: A Dark Academia Anthology is full of Young Adult and New Adult fiction set in academic settings! The included genres span Murder Mysteries, Thrillers, Dark Romance, Fantasy, Paranormal, and Sci-Fi all written by 25+ authors from around the globe.

Warfare, myth and magic collide in Legacy of Steel, the spectacular sequel to Matthew Ward''s acclaimed fantasy debut Legacy of Ash. "Outstanding ... a ripping yarn that more than earns its length." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) A year has passed since an unlikely alliance saved the Tressian Republic from fire and darkness, at great cost. Thousands perished, and Viktor Akadra -- the Republic''s champion -- has disappeared. While the ruling council struggles to mend old wounds, other factions sense opportunity. The insidious Parliament of Crows schemes in the shadows, while to the east the Hadari Emperor gathers his armies. As turmoil spreads across the Republic, its ripples are felt in the realms of the divine. War is coming . . . and this time the gods themselves will take sides. The Legacy TrilogyLegacy of AshLegacy of Steel

Legacy of Ash is an unmissable fantasy debut--an epic tale of intrigue and revolution, soldiers and assassins, ancient magic and the eternal clash of empires. A shadow has fallen over the Tressian Republic. Ruling families -- once protectors of justice and democracy -- now plot against one another with sharp words and sharper knives. Blinded by ambition, they remain heedless of the threat posed by the invading armies of the Hadari Empire. Yet as Tressia falls, heroes rise. Viktor Akadra is the Republic''s champion. A warrior without equal, he hides a secret that would see him burned as a heretic. Josiri Trelan is Viktor''s sworn enemy. A political prisoner, he dreams of reigniting his mother''s failed rebellion. And yet Calenne Trelan, Josiri''s sister, seeks only to break free of their tarnished legacy; to escape the expectation and prejudice that haunts the family name. As war spreads across the Republic, these three must set aside their differences in order to save their home. Yet decades of bad blood are not easily set aside. And victory -- if it comes at all -- will demand a darker price than any of them could have imagined.

It''s the fastest growing religion in the world. Do you know how it started? The setting is idyllic Moreau Lake in upstate New York, and Peter is dying. An angel appears to him. Now he has to deliver a message to the world before it''s too late. Can he discern reality from hallucination as he accidentally starts a new religion? If you like Wild Wild Country and Going Clear you''ll love Sifting Out the Hearts of Men. Pick up this thrilling hidden gem from Matthew Ward with one click now.

Kazran is a pursuer, a member of an ancient bounty-hunting order. Wielding the magics of the mythical Court of Crows, he has lived a life dedicated to bringing justice to the wronged, without fear or favour. But when circumstance forces him to accept commission from a notorious crime lord, Kazran becomes entangled in a web of deception and betrayal. As he scours Frostgrave''s ruins in search of a young woman and her stolen magical treasure, he finds more questions than answers. Who is she? What exactly did she steal? Why did she run? And just where does Kazran''s mysterious benefactor stand on the matter? In the end, the greatest question remains – does justice have any place in the Frozen City?

The world ends each blood moon. But a faction of priestesses sacrifice themselves to keep it going. What happens when Aceline wants more for her life and decides not to do it? Wallace has chased his dream of becoming a poet for a lifetime. It leads him toward a mysterious aurora. Robert just wanted to connect with other humans in a world dictated by screens, algorithms, and addiction. These three become linked across worlds, and each must uphold their end of a quest to prevent catastrophe at the hands of a tyrant in a land full of necromancy. This new work of slipstream fantasy will be loved by fans of Dan Simmons, Scarlett Thomas, and Clive Barker. Pick up your copy now with one easy click.

Time is running out for Yelen and Mirika Semova. Though the sisters have earned an enviable reputation amongst their fellow explorers of the Frozen City, their lives are haunted by a curse – the more Yelen uses her magic, the closer the demon Azzanar comes to claiming her, body and soul. But Azzanar is not the only one manipulating Yelen and Mirika... When catastrophe separates the Semova sisters, it falls to Yelen to save them both. But in a city shrouded in deceit, who can she turn to for help... and what price will she pay to get it?

The Best System for Losing Weight Fast This book aims to help you obtain a slim, fit, and healthy body without depriving yourself of the proper nutrients. You don''t need to starve yourself to death just to lose weight or keep the pounds off. You get to enjoy food the way it should be savored. You don''t have to worry about gaining weight ever again just as long as you stick to your personal Smart Points allowance. Working out or doing things to make your body active can also help you feel good. There are foods, like fruits and vegetables, that have 0 Smart Points value and you can consume as much as you want when you need it. However, it is still advisable to keep things in moderation to maintain the discipline in dealing with your food consumption. This book will: Give you the best information regarding the Weight Watchers'' diet program Teach you how things work and also provide some helpful tools that you can use in determining your personal Smart Points allowance as well as the points value of each food Teach you how you can spend your Smart Points and take advantage of the flexible points Provide more than 100 recipes and food combinations that you can mix and match to help you obtain or maintain your target weight Help you create your meal plan with our 3-month meal plan that will serve as your guide to help you get started You will experience a different kind of diet program. You can savor the pleasure of eating scrumptious and delectable dishes without getting fat. Each recipe has its own Smart Points value to help you plan your meal. Each recipe is full of flavor that even the whole family or your guests will surely enjoy.

Weird Ales: Another Round BlurbWelcome, friends! Take a seat by the fire and get a drink to warm your bones. It''s bitterly cold tonight, but that might just be the stories. We''ve thirteen (lucky for you) chilling tales of fright and delight for your palate.From the dangers of home-brewing, to a cautionary tale concerning the threat of the sea, this is a heady brew of fear and fantasy.So once again, join us, for Weird Ales: Another Round, edited by Steve Cotterill.Quantum Corsets�9.99

Do You Want to Have the Best Insulin Resistance Recipes? Do You also Want to Have a PLAN, Which You Can Use to Implement these recipes? Get this Book and Follow the Step by Step Strategies and Recipes to Adhere to Your Insulin Resistance Diet! The INSULIN RESISTANCE DIET Bundle Contains: Insulin Resistance Strategies (Amazon Best Seller) Clean Eating: The No Calorie Counting Guide Insulin Resistance Strategies: How to Reverse Insulin Resistance Discover how to reverse Insulin Resistance by implementing strategies that''ll keep you from getting your Insulin Resistance out of control. These strategies range from nutritious food intake that''ll heal your body, exercising, to many other surprising strategies that''ll aid you in the fight against Insulin Resistance. Whether you''re trying to, reverse insulin resistance, lose weight, repair your metabolism, or prevent diabetes, the strategies in this book will aid you, or a loved one, on the road to successful healing. The habits you take away from this book, if acted upon, will instill you with an energetic and healthy lifestyle. Clean Eating: The No Calorie Counting Guide Are you struggling with weight loss? Tired of eating processed foods, that don''t nourish your body, and feeling disgusted afterward? This book will show you how clean eating can make you lose weight and attain good health. It will give you a realistic, easy-to-follow plan that you can follow for the rest of your life. Unlike other diet plans that require you to be on the diet for a very short time (say 2 weeks to a few months), clean eating is more of a lifestyle diet in that after you start being on this diet, you don''t stop - you live on the diet for the rest of your life. You stay on this diet plan even if you''ve attained your weight loss goals! Of course, given that you have the rest of your life to be on the diet, you cannot really be counting calories every single day; you have a life anyway! With the demands of this life, carrying around a digital scale everywhere you go is definitely not going to be practical; you can''t be carrying a digital scale even when going on board meetings, going on a vacation and when going on surprise dates with your loved ones! But even with that, this doesn''t mean that you cannot eat clean! This book will show you just how to adopt a clean eating diet plan. Here Is A Sneak Preview Of What You''ll Learn... The Ugly Truth About Counting Calories How to Start Clean Eating in 7 Easy Steps The Essential Clean Eating Nutrients The Unsung Clean Eating Nutrients How to Stop Counting Calories: The Strategy And Much More! Enjoy!

When the rivalry between the Whipples and the Goldwins escalates to an all-out war as the World Record World Championships draw near, recordless Arthur Whipple and his unlikely ally Ruby Goldwin unravel the mystery of the Lyon''s Curse and the secrets of their fathers'' shared past.

For every child who’s ever dreamed of being in the Guinness Book of World Records comes the story of eleven-year-old Arthur Whipple and his fantastic family of world record breakers . . . - Most Crème Brulée Eaten in One Minute - Highest Number of Matching Outfits Worn by a Stuffed Toy and Its Owner - Youngest Person to Summit the Third-Highest Mountain in the World These are just three of the 49,521 records won by Arthur’s twelve brothers and sisters. Unfortunately, unlike his siblings, Arthur hasn’t broken a single, solitary world record! But when the Whipples suffer a spate of catastrophes and a curious amount of attention from a pair of irregularly sized and unusually menacing clowns, Arthur might be the only one who can save his family from losing their collective crown . . . or worse. A 2013 BOOK EXPO AMERICA (BEA) BUZZ PANEL SELECTION!

Baptists are not often thought of as leading theologians and practitioners of worship. But forgotten in history is one crucial fact: the Baptist tradition formed out of a desire to worship God purely. Early Baptists devoted immense energy to questions of worship and drew conclusions of even contemporary value. Through the seismic liturgical shifts of English society in the seventeenth century, worship was both their most galvanizing and disintegrating impulse. As time passed and terminology changed and Baptists shied away from this divisive topic, this emphasis was lost. No one today considers worship a Baptist distinctive. Pure Worship re-creates the fascinating historical context of the early years of the English Baptists. Examining many thousands of manuscript pages, Matthew Ward pieces together an entire theology of worship that not only guided the early Baptists but also attracted the attention of many elements of English Christianity. Baptist thoughts on worship were neither minor nor tangential but the very heart of what distinguished them from the rest of England. Pure Worship offers a complete reenvisioning of what it meant to be an early Baptist and reveals their overwhelming desire to be known as pure worshippers of God.

This dissertation casts a wide net in order to explain the recent emergence and proliferation of the contemporary anti-immigration movement in the United States. Anti-immigration activism is an understudied but not entirely overlooked phenomenon. Yet, we know incredibly little about an important set of macro- and micro- questions related to contemporary anti-immigration activism. This dissertation addresses big-picture mobilization questions, such as: What large-scale, historical preconditions set the stage for the emergence and proliferation of contemporary anti-immigration activism in the United States? And how--and through what general processes--has pro-migrant countermobilization influenced the anti-immigration movement and, perhaps, unintentionally spurred its growth? Finally, I address micro-level questions focused around the mechanics of micromobilization: How and why do individuals support anti-immigration activism? How and why do individuals become motivated to engage in anti-immigration activity? and How and why do individuals ultimately participate in anti-immigration-related activism? In sum, both big-picture and small-scale questions anchor this dissertation. By answering these I not only shed light on this specific case but also make a number of more general contributions to social movement literature.

What does a middle-aged Australian man know about John F. Kennedy, his Camelot years, the Democrats, Republicans, the Addams Family, and American Gothic the painting? Only what he read about, or watched on TV - and that was a lot! MATTHEW GLENN WARD always had a fantasy about saving Jack Kennedy''s life and now with this book he has his chance - and you the reader can come along for the ride! ''John F. Kennedy Lives in the Future!'' is a collection of short, mostly satirical modern day fables that take real life, and twist it ''til it leaks ''funny''. We have JFK as time traveler, Elizabethan poet John Donne as serial killer, a ghoul shotgun wedding, an unemployed cat, rivers getting married, old men taking revenge on young hoods, cheapskate heart attack victims, chocolate iPhones, plenty of booze, some drugs, gambling, stories that just make no sense plotwise, and a bit of love too - nothing is meanspirited. Influenced by such great writers as Jack Kerouac, Woody Allen, Mel Brooks, Monty Python and The Goons, ''John F. Kennedy Lives in the Future!'' is a book by an Australian that Americans will devour. With satisfying absurdity, and short flights into the surreal, your often poetic and clever wordplay delighted me with humor reminiscent of Monty Python, Groucho Marx and Woody Allen. I would read a bit to break up my day, and it made for a well needed escape from the mundane, workaday world. Fresh, spare and modern in appeal. (Though modern is such an old-fashioned word, isn''t it?) - Diane Havens (VO, Audiobooks & Narration, NJ, USA) ''John F. Kennedy Lives In The Future, '' is a collection of devious and irreverent tales which elicited more than a few sly smiles. I also thought that your stories possessed an offbeat, sometimes black sense of humour; with the collection sometimes feeling like Paul Jennings for adults. I really enjoyed reading through it. - Michael Kontoudis (Published Author, Australia) Matt Ward''s short stories and flash fictions have a fable like quality. They are witty and sharp, often touching some very contemporary or relevant issues in a fairy tale or science fiction type manner. I believe this is what makes a good modern fable successful, making it reach a very wide audience, while delivering the messages to the targeted few successfully. Fariel Shafee (World Traveler) Matthew Glenn Ward lives & writes in his home city of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. ''John F. Kennedy Lives in the Future!'' (2010) is his 4th book. In 2004, his novella, ''Jake'' was published by Independence Jones (Australia). In 2006 World Audience (USA) published his short story collection, ''Her Mouth Looked Like a Cat''s Bum''. In 2008 World Audience again published him, this time the book was ''Cats Creep the Fire to Art'' (poetry). His short stories have appeared in several international magazines, printed as well as online. Ditto, his articles - both serious & satirical. He dreams of writing the great Australian novel; failing that, the great.