The Thane Amulet by CJ Nicolson #youngadult #fantasy #yafantasy #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours

 

Thane Amulet Tales, Book 1

 

YA Fantasy, Fantasy

Date Published: October 30, 2024

 

In Book One the Thane Amulet, an thrilling adrenalin-fueled fantasy series, The Thane Amulet is missing. Tri Earth world is about to be torn apart because of one thoughtless deed. Its perpetrator the one and only Pascal, steam-punk Pixie and purveyor of dodgy magic. Two teenagers and an in between-ager are left to cope alone with a less than useless au-pair; little knowing they are about to be thrown headlong into an adventure of magic, myth, siege and science. When Connor is twelve, he discovers his older sister and brother Alex and Kyle have been keeping a deep dark secret from him about a parallel dimension. Evil forces are gathering to rule this world and all they need is a willing human youngster. Kyle and Connor embark on an electrifying, enchanting and dangerous adventure to save Alex and the world she is transported to. The stakes are high and time will change everything Beautifully illustrated, it is a story to enthral young and old lovers of fantasy but particularly those between ten and sixteen.

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A Tale of Two Castles

Thane Amulet Tales, Book 2

 

The second book of the Thane Amulet series takes Connor, Kyle and Alex deeper into the world of the Tri Earth

The wizard Necrov’s power is waxing whereas the world of Lord Claus and the Elvin kind is waning.

Who can restore the balance? In the gothic passages of Necrov Castle Connor, disguised as a Goblin, takes on evil face to face. In the Ice Palace, the eclectic Onderdharka Dark Duncan tries to break the siege.

Beautifully illustrated, it is a story to enthral young and old lovers of fantasy but particularly those between ten and sixteen

 

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Mirror of Darkness

Thane Amulet Tales, Book 3

 

Darkness gathers strength in the third book of the Thane Amulet series and time grows short in the search for the purple crystal. Kyle and his conversational Dragon join forces with Grumbleman Forkbeard, the beautiful Shimra and wild Dark Duncan. Can they stop Necrov or will the hunters find Connor and Alex first?

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Rising From the Roots by Jasmine Farrell #bookreview #poetry #lgbtq #rabtbooktours @jfarrellwrites @RABTBookTours

 

Poetry. LGBTQ. Personal Growth.

Date Published: June 24, 2025

Rising From the Roots is a collection of poems that invites readers into a world of deep introspection and emotional exploration. Through heartfelt lines, and a transparent flow, Farrell examines the labyrinth of identity, love, and personal evolution. Each poem resonates with raw honesty, encouraging readers to reflect on their own experiences and emotions.

 

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This book reads as much about a love letter to a person as it does about being a love letter to life. I can’t wait to share with people. The words and concepts are beautiful.

A collection of poignant poems full of clear beautiful imagery. They are evocative and burn with the full breath of emotion.

About the Author

Jasmine Farrell is a New York-based poet and author known for her candid and emotionally resonant work that explores themes of identity, love, and personal growth. With eight poetry projects to her name, including Rising From the Roots, Orange September, and Long Live Phoenixes, it’s safe to say, poetry is Farrell’s first love. Her writing often reflects her journey of self-discovery and resilience, addressing topics such as grief, empowerment, and the complexities of relationships. In addition to her poetry, Farrell made her debut as a novelist with Sloppy (2022), a work that delves into LGBTQ+ experiences and personal transformation.

Farrell's work resonates with readers seeking authenticity and connection, offering a blend of vulnerability and strength that encourages introspection and healing. Through her writing, she continues to inspire and uplift individuals navigating their own paths toward self-acceptance and understanding.

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The Adventures of Pablo the Pangolin by Carole Couture #childrensbook #kidbooks #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours

 

Children’s Book

Date Published: June 3, 2025

The Adventures of Pablo the Pangolin is the first installment in an exciting six-part series that follows Pablo, a curious pangolin, on a suspense-filled journey through the Asian jungle.

Perfect for young readers ages 4–8, The Adventures of Pablo the Pangolin introduces a loveable and unlikely hero who unites with animals of different species to overcome danger. This heartwarming tale promotes themes of cooperation, empathy, and adventure—all wrapped in a fun, animal-filled story that encourages kids to explore the wonders of nature and kindness.

About the Author

Carole Couture, a former financial advisor turned children's author, draws inspiration from her love of storytelling and her deep connection with her son, Jean-Philippe who has Down's Syndrome. Originally from Montreal and now living in upstate New York, Couture hopes her books will help spark meaningful conversations between children and parents about friendship and inclusion.

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Lucky Secrets by B.T. Polcari #bookreview #youngadult #mystery #rabtbooktours @btpolcari @RABTBooktours

 

 

Young Adult Cozy Mystery

Date Published: 6/23/25

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

College student Sara Donovan is in the homestretch of graduating when a mysterious package arrives with an invitation to an exclusive contest. One that will drastically change the winner’s life. Included are unsettling photographs from forgettable chapters in her life and a threatening note strongly suggesting she participate.

With no good options, Sara enters the contest and finds herself at a fabulous mansion up against eight formidable opponents, each with a dark secret and all racing to solve seven levels of riddles and puzzles.

After a contestant’s body is discovered, Sara contemplates dropping out when another package arrives, its chilling contents making clear she’s at the center of a dangerous game with deadly consequences if she quits. But what it doesn’t say is—what happens if she wins?

 

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Multiple storylines and subplots all connect into one main mystery and the author does a great job of stringing along the reader in each and every one while we collect clues right along with the main characters.

It's not all dark and dreary and mysterious, the kind of wit in these pages is hard to find these days and I enjoyed every bit of it.

A compelling storyline with descriptive writing draws the reader into each scene. I liked how throughout the mystery it had realistic procedures, actions and reactions of the characters.

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 B.T. Polcari is a graduate of Rutgers College of Rutgers University, an award-winning mystery author, and a proud father of two wonderful children. He’s a champion of rescue pups (Mauzzy is a rescue), craves watching football and basketball, and, of course, loves reading mysteries. Among his favorite authors are Richard Osman, D.P. Lyle, Frederick Forsyth, and Michael Connelly. He is also an unapologetic fantasy football addict. He lives with his wife in scenic Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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Red of Reckoning by Mirai Amell #review #fantasy #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours

 

All That Matters, Book 3

Adult Fantasy

Date Published: 06-24-2025

Publisher: Shadow Spark Publishing

Broken hearts can hardly mend the world.

Unless they relinquish all that matters to them.

The relics of power have shattered, awakening the ancient Gods of Creation. As they stir inside their amber cages in Heaven, the Guardian joins forces with the Devil, hoping to contain their influence within the afterlife realms. The Gods, however, don’t need to move an inch to catch their prey. Mortal or immortal, human or fae, heroes or villains—all are vulnerable to the thrall of Reality, Reason, and Release.

Each has their own agenda, and they have already chosen three champions to do their bidding.

The more their hosts resist, the more the Gods revel.

Before too long, there won’t be anything left of them to fight for.

In a world where evil has finally announced its homecoming, the only things standing between existence and annihilation are those fragile bonds of friendship and love that time has ripped asunder.

 

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It features a brilliant combination of richly developed characters, an engaging plot, and drama.

I was completely engrossed from beginning to end and it lingered in my thoughts long after I finished reading.

It's clear the author is a skilled storyteller, and I eagerly anticipate diving into more of her enchanting works.

About the Author

Mirai Amell is a neuroscientist who believes in myths and magic as much as she trusts molecules and microscopes. When she is not doing science, reading fantasy books, or watching anime, Mirai scribbles poems published in anthologies like From One Line Vol(s) 1-3, Wounds I Healed, and The Crow’s Quill magazine.

Currently, Mirai lives in Seattle, where she researches various brain things.

 

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Scars of Sand and Soil by Jean K. Kravitz #releaseday #newbooks #giveaway #historical #fiction #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours

Historical Fiction

Date Published: July 24th, 2025

Publisher: Acorn Publishing

 

What’s left of a man’s soul when everything he loves is taken from him?

 

It’s 1864, and Gabriel Cooper couldn’t care less about the civil war raging around him. Framed for crimes he didn’t commit, he’s been sentenced to a Confederate chain gang, where swampland justice rules and alligators prey on the unwary.

So when Colonel Robert Tremont rides into camp offering freedom in exchange for fighting on the front lines, Gabriel jumps at the opportunity. He thrives as a soldier, but the end of the war leaves him adrift.

Gabriel ends up in New Orleans, where he meets Simone Livingston, a fiercely independent woman with hidden scars of her own. Kept on a tight rein by her overbearing father, Simone only wants freedom—and the enigmatic Gabriel.

But Gabriel has unfinished business and a mind for vengeance. Will he be able to create a peaceful life with Simone or will his greed and thirst for retribution keep them trapped in a dangerous web of deceit—a web Gabriel fears can only be untangled with murder.

About the Author

As the quintessential queen of “what if,” Jean Kravitz channeled her active imagination to pen her debut novel, Scars of Sand and Soil. However, achieving her childhood dream of being a published writer was not a straightforward path.

Jean earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in human development and aging from the University of California, San Francisco. She went into clinical research in pharmaceuticals, but left her career when her children were born. Then, she picked up writing again, honed her craft, published articles in a small newspaper, and passionately immersed herself in historical research.

Jean has many interests, including reading, gardening, needlepoint, and learning new languages. She lives in Southern California and has a husband, two daughters, and two cats, Lenny and Penny.

 

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Kill Beth by Jon Cohn #bookreview #horror #psychological #thriller #rabtbooktours @JonCohnAuthor @RABTBookTours

 

Horror/Psychological

Date Published: June 12, 2025

Publisher: Deadbolt Books

After a horrific incident fifteen years ago, theater director Mike O’Brien never planned to return to Seattle. But when his estranged best friend sends him a script he can’t ignore, Mike finds himself back in the city with a spotlight on his troubled past.

As rehearsals begin, so do the nightmares. Strange figures keep him up at night, the production is plagued by one horrific accident after another, and everywhere he goes he can’t help but see the same message: Kill Beth. The strange thing is, Mike doesn’t know anyone named Beth, or how he could ever be capable of killing anyone.

When his world descends into chaos, Mike has to ask if he’s being haunted by his past, or if there is some sinister force working behind the curtain to derail his life.

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It's an enticing story, from the opening pages, this story lures you in and keeps up the suspense. Just when you think you know where the plot is going, the book surprises you with yet another twist.

Unnerving and unputdownable, Kill Beth will get under your skin and keep you trapped in its chilling grip until the shocking conclusion.

Highly recommend to those who love psychological thrillers and creepy horror movies.

About the Author

Jon Cohn is a horror novelist and professional board game designer. His works include 2024 Indie Book Brawl Quarter-Finalist Slashtag, and the much less popular, but award winning novel The Island Mother. He gets his best ideas from a tarot reader who lives in Hawaii.

As a designer, Jon is very excited to finally be able to merge horror books and board games together by bringing Ghostland to life as a board game, coming to Kickstarter. He’s also designed games like Thanksgiving, co-designed with Eli Roth, Basket Case and Taboo Horror.

Order autographed books, and get updates for new games and upcoming novels at www.joncohnauthor.com. Sign up for Jon’s newsletter for free short stories and games, and follow at @joncohnauthor on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok .

Jon lives in San Diego with his supernaturally patient wifeDelaney, and their adorable dog, Miss Cordelia Chase.

He would also love to give you free stuff like stories, audiobooks, and games by signing up for his mailing list at www.joncohnauthor.com.

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Why Your Diets Fail and the Science That Really Works by Myrna Garcia Haag, R.D. and John J. Macionis, Ph. D. #nonfition #nutrition #health #bookreview #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours

 

Nonfiction / Nutrition / Health

Date Published: March 3, 2025

Publisher: ‎MindStir Media

 

If you have struggled with food, we understand! We’ve been there! We know that diets don’t deliver long-term weight loss. We know that weight-loss drugs work for many people, but at high cost and with many side effects. And they only work as long as you take them.

Diets and drugs fall short because they do not address the root cause of obesity. But there is another way! Reaching your lean weight and optimal health depends on understanding that the root cause of obesity is a chemical imbalance in the body due to improper nutrition. The game-changer is learning some nutritional science that lets the body guide us toward lean weight and optimal health. This book explains the root cause of overeating and provides the nutritional guidelines that make all the difference. Myrna’s nutritional science provides the key that will free you from food addiction and change your life so you can live longer, healthier, and with enhanced athletic ability. This science actually works. It's simple. It's forever. And it's easy!

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This is a great science based approach to dieting. It doesn't go by what may work for some people or outside factors, it takes into account actual science and gets to the why. This is great for someone wanting to actually understand their body and how it works and how dieting can be done based on that.

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Myrna Garcia Haag, R.D.

After decades working in the fitness business, Myrna set out to learn the links between nutrition and optimal health. At age fifty-five, she returned to school, earned a degree in nutrition and accreditation as a Registered Dietitian. Myrna lives in Tampa, Florida, where she has built a clinical nutrition practice, treating patients with chronic illnesses.

Years of research and engaging with hundreds of patients led Myrna to develop nutrition balancing techniques that turn off the metabolic triggers that cause overeating. This science has helped patients approach their lean and healthy weight—without dieting. Myrna’s research has also produced guidelines that provide athletes with a competitive advantage.

Now, with this book, Myrna offers everyone simple science that puts us on the path to a lean and long life. She is devoting all her energy to positively changing people’s lives.

 

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 John J. Macionis, Ph.D.

John spent much of his adult life as a college professor. He was Prentice Hall Distinguished Scholar at Kenyon College, in Gambier, Ohio. John is also a professional writer. For more than forty years, he has authored the best-selling college textbooks in several fields of social science, published by Pearson Education (http://www.macionis.com).

John promotes the appreciation of music, protection of the natural environment, and expanding historical literacy across the United States. He divides his time between Lake George, New York, and Vero Beach, Florida. John enjoys playing tennis, performing the blues and oldies rock and roll, and looking for ways—big and small—to make the world a better place.

Myrna’s science changed John’s life. Starting from obesity and being well on the road to diabetes and heart disease, John has reached his lean weight, and his health has improved dramatically. What he wants now is to share this message with others.

 

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Daemones ex Machina by Russell Anders #giveaway #releaseday #newbooks #urbanfantasy #cyberpunk #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours

Cyberpunk/Urban Fantasy Fiction

Release Date: July 23rd, 2025

Publisher: Acorn Publishing

If you make a deal with the Devil, don’t forget to read the fine print. 

Three operatives find themselves on the run after a corporate sabotage job goes awry. Now, their predatory employer, a heavyweight weapons-tech firm, wants its elite A-team dead at all costs.  Jon is a smooth-talking charmer. Friedrich is a hacker prodigy. And Guion is the ice-cold tactician who keeps them all in line.

Backs against the wall, the men strike separate infernal pacts to stay alive. They vanish into the urban badlands of New York’s Five Hives, vowing to lie low and figure out why they’ve become targets. Meanwhile, Jon suspects there’s an insidious evil possessing his friends, and he wonders if they all got more than they bargained for. 

Amid an escalating war between local gangs and the firm’s private shock troops, the fugitives uncover a conspiracy that threatens to destroy everyone they know and love. But can they stop the destruction before their inner demons seize control?

About the Author

 At the age of four, Russell Anders started telling stories, often interrupting his mother during bedtime reading to ask, “Then what happened?” She always answered, “You tell me,” and his imagination conjured fantastical tales of dragons and dinosaurs.

He gravitated toward a career as a technical writer and writing coach for software companies. He also briefly served as a columnist for Dragon Magazine. One of his favorite hobbies includes tabletop role playing, especially as the game master. And yes, he's as cruel to the characters in his games as he is to the characters in his books; his players love him for it. 

Russel lives with the constant canine companionship of whip-smart but goofy Sigurd, an English Mastiff (the best breed ever).     

Daemones ex Machina is his debut novel.

 

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