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An Irish Odyssey: Journey’s Beyond the Peaks (The Journeys Saga) by M.F. Erler

March 13, 2025 by SF Parrott Leave a Comment

An Irish Historical Fiction Novel ~

Standing in the shadow of Ireland’s Great Hunger, one woman wields an unyielding strength that shapes the destiny of generations.

“Sepia-toned history comes alive with thoughts and conversations as contemporary as our own.” —Pastor Tim Christenson, Colonel, USMC (Ret.)

“I learned a lot about the Irish Potato Famine through Erler’s depictions of people who experienced it. . . . The time travel [helped] interpret the historical background of the 1800s and the telling of the story” —Mary Schmidt

“A compelling story that needs to be shared and reflects a lot of excellent research.” —Rev. Dr. Kurt Ziemann

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Filed Under: Authors, Books, Christian, Historical Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Self Publishing Authors Tagged With: christian, emmigration, family life, fiction, FSPauthor, historical, immigrants, Ireland, Irish Potato Famine, Journeys Saga, MF Erler, The Great Hunger

A Deceptive Spirit: A Shelly Gale Mystery Book 3

February 24, 2025 by SF Parrott Leave a Comment

Release Date: April 11, 2025

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A small town in chaos. A family under siege. A faith that endures.

“Calling all units! Calling all units! Code Orange at the Pilotview Mall. All officers report immediately.”

When Lieutenant Curly Rogers heard the dispatcher’s words over the radio, fear gripped his heart. Flipping on the patrol car’s sirens and lights, he turned around, praying Shelly had finished shopping.

He again tried to reach his wife by phone, but it went straight to voicemail.
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Fresh off their adventurous honeymoon cruise, Shelly, Curly, and their adopted son, Tucker, are ready to settle into family life in the quiet town of Pilotview, North Carolina. While Curly returns to work at the station, Shelly dives into her new life as a wife and mom. But their peaceful plans are thrown into turmoil when a bomb rocks the local mall, sending Shelly to the hospital and leaving Curly and Tucker scrambling for answers.

As more chaos unfolds, Curly is thrust into the center of a community unraveling at the seams. Who set off the bomb? Will Shelly survive? Who’s stealing Jed’s meat? And can Tucker finally find peace in his new family.

Join Curly, Shelly, and Tucker as they navigate heartache, danger, and redemption in this unforgettable story of love, faith, and second chances.


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A blend of suspense, faith, and hope, A Deceptive Spirit delves into the struggles of conquering fear and the resilience of a community by their faith in God. This thrilling sequel to A Vengeful Spirit and A Covetous Spirit addresses serious themes while also reminding readers of the unshakable peace found in Jesus.


Shelly Gale Mystery series by Lizzy Armentrout
Available everywhere books are sold.
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A Vengeful Spirit, Shelly Gale Mystery Book 1

A Covetous Spirit, Shelly Gale Mystery Book 2

A Deceptive Spirit, Shelly Gale Mystery Book 3

Filed Under: Christian, Mystery, Thriller, Suspense Tagged With: book series, christian, clean read, cozy mystery, FSPauthor, fspbook, human trafficking, Lizzy Armentrout, murder mystery, new release, small town

Group Six and the Imperium: Let the Games Begin by Ron Richard

May 23, 2024 by SF Parrott Leave a Comment

Release Date: May 31, 2024

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The Treskan Imperium: A vacation to die for!

“You guys will love the Treskan Imperium!” said Foxx.

After killing mutant monsters, defeating an evil vizier, and gaining and losing a queen’s ransom in days, Group Six is more than ready for a real vacation. Which part of the Treskan Imperium will they find most amusing – the mountain pass haunted by the ghosts of an ancient battle, the skirmishes between the relentless Treskan army and the scrappy insurgents resisting their conquest, the wrath of the tyrannical Imperator Merak, or the to-the-death gladiatorial games of Stadium?
[Read more…] about Group Six and the Imperium: Let the Games Begin by Ron Richard

Filed Under: Authors, Books, Humorous, Science Fiction & Fantasy Tagged With: adventure, CMP Author, fantasy, Group Six series, humorous, new release, Ron Richard

Beware the Shifting Sands by Mark Macedonia – Murder and Secrets in 1920s South Dakota

March 1, 2024 by SF Parrott Leave a Comment

Release Date: March 15, 2024

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In 1928, war veteran turned New York City detective Parker Simms returns to his South Dakota roots, seeking refuge from a Teapot Dome Scandal fallout. But when a sinister killer links their gruesome crimes to “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” Simms is thrust into a relentless pursuit of justice.

Recruiting the help of former flame turned schoolteacher, Sandra Groves, and her fiancé, history professor Archie Yeager, Simms dives into a labyrinth of secrets, exposing extortion, nativism, prejudice, and racism within the 1920s Black Hills society.

As they follow the twisted clues, suspicion blankets local law enforcement, Klansmen, indigenous Lakota people, and even the intended victims themselves. Simms must unravel the enigma, where fiction and reality blur, and deceit conceals the true monsters.

[Read more…] about Beware the Shifting Sands by Mark Macedonia – Murder and Secrets in 1920s South Dakota

Filed Under: Authors, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Suspense Tagged With: 1920s, books, CMP Author, historical fiction, Lakota Indians, Mark Macedonia, murder mystery, Native American, new release, novel, Parker Simms, Racism, South Dakota, suspense, Wizard of Oz

Far From Magnolia Drive: Journey’s Beyond the Peaks (The Journeys Saga) by M.F. Erler

October 15, 2023 by SF Parrott Leave a Comment

Mary Anna Parker grew up in a small, southern 1950s town, but the adventures and trials of life have taken their toll and separated her from the idyllic settings of her youth.

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Filed Under: Authors, Books, Christian, Memoir, Religion & Spirituality Tagged With: christian, Christian fiction, family life, FSPauthor, Gay Fiction, Journeys Saga, LGBTQ+, MF Erler

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Ronald P. “Ron” Lovell, Author, Friend

August 1937 — March 2025

Ron Lovell was born in Colorado Springs and later graduated from UCLA. After serving in the Army, he built a journalism career and became a beloved OSU professor. In retirement, he wrote two mystery series—14 Thomas Martindale books and 4 featuring Lorenzo Madrid.

I’ll miss your “serious” critiques, that sent me into laughing fits on how my writing as “too cutsie” and our weekly donuts and coffee runs, talking about writing, stories, and everything in between.

You were and still are my best friend.

Read more about Ron at: RonLovellAuthor.com

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