BookTrib's Bites: When Time Shapes Fate

(BookTrib) - “Death at a Firefly Tea” by Laura Childs

As fireflies dazzle like tiny glowing lanterns, tea maven Theodosia hosts an elegant evening tea on the patio of the Tangled Rose B and B. But in this gentle darkness, an intruder has slipped deadly drugs into the baked Alaska of Mrs. Van Courtland, one of Charleston’s grande dames.

Shocked by this brazen act, Theodosia begins her own shadow investigation and soon finds herself at odds with a greedy developer, questionable residents of Honey Badger House, and a housekeeper who knows all the secrets. It’s only at the black-tie Starry Night ball that Theodosia stumbles upon the killer and is pulled into a dramatic life-and-death chase.

“Death at a Firefly Tea” is a perfect pick for cozy mystery lovers who enjoy food-themed capers. Kirkus writes: “A charming mystery full of surprises, recipes, hints for throwing unusual tea parties, and a stellar cast of characters.”

Purchase at https://amzn.to/4sjWot4.

“Anchors to Ashes” by David Caraccio and Tom Seeley

In a family saga rising from the misty shores of the Pacific Northwest, “Anchors to Ashes” chronicles an ambitious dynasty across 100 years of triumph, betrayal and descent into madness.

At the dawn of the 20th century, brothers Joseph and George Stevens plant the seeds of an empire as their axes ring through ancient forests and their ships navigate restless seas. Through the crucible of two world wars and changing economic tides, the brothers adapt — often at great personal cost — and their legacy takes hold.

Decades later, radiant but troubled heiress Sloane Stevens inherits both fortune and flaw. She must bear the burden of a complex illness that alters her world in subtle and profound ways.

Told through three distinct points of view and based on a true story, “Anchors to Ashes” explores how birthright, entitlement and identity change how we grapple with life's ordeals and lays bare what happens when the mind becomes both the vessel and the storm. 

Purchase at https://amzn.to/3P9bS4X. 

“Gone in Three Seconds” by Jim De La Vega

A terrified woman bursts into a Los Angeles ER with a fresh tattoo she swears she didn’t get. The numbers on her skin count down: 00:03 — BOOM. The explosion kills the victim and a nurse. Hours later, a businessman in the LAX baggage claim detonates the same way.

Former Blackhawk pilot, now forensic psychologist Dr. Cassidy Chord survived the blast that destroyed her leg, but nothing’s prepared her to pit wits against a foe turning random civilians into walking weapons. The terrorist has stalked and studied Cassidy, engaging her in his sick game — leaving her gifts, clues and disappearing pictures and emails that turn her from FBI consultant to suspect.

As attacks escalate across Los Angeles, Cassidy goes rogue because anyone can be next. Anywhere. Anytime. If you’re marked, you’re already gone. Tick. Tick. Tick. BOOM.

Purchase at https://amzn.to/4l3u1No.

“Tales of Revenore: The Iron Witch” by Frank J. Zanca

In the war-torn realm of Ravenore, whispers of an ancient evil have begun to stir once more. When a mysterious young woman named Threa is pulled into a world of powerful magic, mystical creatures, rival kingdoms and shadowy conspiracies, she discovers that the darkness threatening the land is tied to a legend thought long-buried — the Iron Witch.

As armies gather and secrets unravel, Threa must learn to wield a power she barely understands. Hunted by those who fear her and guided by unlikely allies, Threa, alongside her young dragon, races against time to uncover the truth behind the Iron Witch before the realm falls into chaos.

“Tales of Ravenore: The Iron Witch” is an epic fantasy adventure filled with dark magic, romance, dangerous destinies and a hero whose choices may decide the fate of an entire land. Join us in bringing this immersive, full-cast audiobook to life on Kickstarter at https://tinyurl.com/tales-of-ravenore.