Books with author R A Marshall

The Bastion Prosecutor – Episode 3 Futuristic novel “The Bastion Prosecutor” is about man’s legacy on planet Earth. It is about where our ancestors may have come from as much as where faith dictates we did. It is a glimpse into a future. It is about the antagonism between learning and belief; science and religion; a dilemma that has risen and waned since the earliest civilisations. It is about conviction, not just in accepted ideals but also the unacceptable.“The Bastion Prosecutor” is about the frontiers of space. Man’s inevitable pursuit of the unknown and his innate necessity to colonise; driven in this case as much by environmental calamity as by instinct. It is about technology and the misuse of knowledge.“The Bastion Prosecutor” is about high adventure and love, about deceit, greed and the unexpected. It is about a tapestry of secrets where threads pass from the past to the future. Finally, it is about hope.“The Bastion Prosecutor”, an epic trilogy – science fiction at its most believable. The premise:Whilst inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu, Richard Reece begins to realise that his beautiful guide Madame Vallogia and her unlikely aide Asharf Makkoum, have hereditary roles as mysterious as the monument itself. He is unaware that mechanical predators similar to those that sealed the entrance to the Great Pyramid still stalk him and with a directive to interrogate and then eliminate. After a near-death struggle, Richard and his party escape the mausoleum and begin to assimilate long lost and seemingly meaningless clues that coax him south; first to the deserted Valley of the Kings near Luxor in southern Egypt – more particularly the tomb of the Pharaoh Rameses II – and then, after another narrow escape, to the ancient kingdom of Kush – a region now known as the Sudan. During a briefing in Khartoum, given by his MI9 controller, Richard is confronted by more evidence of wayward and illegal computer programming: an astonishing, interactive, hologram. The encounter confirms the existence of the so called "Ark of the Light" and directs him east to Eritrea and the ancient and long forgotten seaport of Adulis. Meanwhile Tom Race, who is on board the Federation Ship Enigma for the Kalahari crystal retrieval flight to Mars, has forged a dubious alliance with EMILY, the ship's autonomous and self-aware systems computer – a relationship based on misconstrued human traits. After an incredible voyage through the solar system and with the ship subsequently established in orbit around the red planet, Tom visits Osiris Base – only to find that both the consignment of crystals and the flight log are missing. A secondary mission to explore the pyramidal structures on the Plane of Elysium sees an attempt on Tom's life. By his own resourcefulness he survives and upon his return, he is able to point an incriminating finger at the base Security Officer. This, in turn, leads to the recovery of the lost items. Along with the cargo, Tom reluctantly agrees to return the devious Security Officer to Earth. EMILY, however, sees opportunity in this incarceration.

A magical song, a mysterious singer...To be sure of his place at the Highland Music School, Andy Morris - wannabe musician from the wrong side of town - needs a song. But not just any song, THE song that will leave the tutors with their kilts in a commotion.Unfortunately, standout songs are in short supply. Until he's playing the virtual reality game, Feyland, and hears a fey bard play a haunting tune. It's the song he needs, if he can just track down the singer.But finding the singer - and her song - isn't as easy as just walking up and asking her. When she disappears - as if by magic - and then appears on the streets of his hometown of Perth in Scotland, Andy's quest to track down the mysterious musician has only just begun...:: The Fey Bard is the fourth book in the Celtic Fey series set in Anthea Sharp's Feyland universe (with her kind permission). This is a stand-alone novelette with a full story arc, and it adds to the story started in Unicorn Magic, amzn.com/B01LZSO1DH.This is a clean fantasy story which is set in Scotland (and the faerie realm) and uses British English spelling and grammar.

Once Upon a Time…Your favorite fairy tales didn’t exist. At least, not as you know them.What if Cinderella’s fairy godmother was a spider? Or Little Red Riding Hood fought more than one wolf? Or the princess was bruised, but not from a pea?Find the answers in six standalone short stories that transform classic fairy tales into fresh adventures. Romance, intrigue, and humor abound as A.G. Marshall turns your favorite stories inside out and upside down. From heart warming to heart wrenching, these quick reads will keep you turning the pages and wishing for more.Sometimes your happily ever after isn’t quite what you expect… This is the first Once Upon a Short Story Boxset and contains the first six retellings in the Once Upon a Short Story series.

Only his marriage can stop a warPrince Alaric must choose a noble wife to silence enemies questioning his bloodline, but picking a true princess out of a crowd is easier said than done. To make matters worse, the girl who catches Alaric’s eye isn’t on the guest list. Is she simply an impostor? Or something far more sinister?Only her magic can stop the darknessOver a century ago, Lina sealed away dark creatures with her enchanted sleep. Now she’s awake, and so are the goblins. She sneaks into the castle to hunt for magical weapons, but the handsome prince watching her every move could ruin everything. Can Lina fool Alaric?Or should she trust him instead?The Princess and the Pea is a retold fairy tale and the first book in the Fairy Tale Adventures series. These books take place in the same world, and each novel is a stand-alone adventure with a fairy tale ending. Enjoy them one by one or read the entire series to see how everything connects.If you like strong characters, sweet romance, and daring escapades, download a Fairy Tale Adventure today!

It's the start of a new season at White Cairns Ski School in Scotland and co-owner Jude Winters - mother, home-maker and graphic artist - has been landed in it. With their usual manager stuck in New Zealand, she's been saddled with recruiting their team and running the ski school. But she has no idea what she's doing.Fortunately there are friends on hand to help - for the moment - but each of them has their own struggles. Wandering Kiwi Mike Cole has put his globe-hopping ski adventure on hold to help Jude get things into shape. But he's still on the run from his past and feels the rest of the world calling. Seasoned instructor Fiona Easton has faced heartache and loss, and hopes being back at work will help her recover. But tempestuous weather and troublesome pupils create a life-threatening situation she struggles to overcome.Juggling a disparate batch of new instructors learning to work together would be hard enough, if it weren't the least of Jude's worries. Battling accidents, equipment shortfalls, and even sabotage, Jude and her team take on one problem after another to keep the ski school going - and the season has only just begun.Please note:British English spelling and grammarPG/PG-13"Secrets in the Snow" is a collection of the early season stories from White Cairns Ski School, a novella series about a Scottish snowsports school.It contains Episodes 1-3:Winter Arrives (Episode 1)Fear of Falling (Episode 2) My Snowy Valentine (Episode 3)Episode 4-6, and 3 short stories are also available to complete the series.

Her stepmother seems like a big problem… Until a corset attacks.When her father’s new wife makes life unbearable, Alma plans to escape by marrying well. A diplomatic ball is the perfect place to charm a nobleman, but disaster strikes when a magical corset tries to kill her.While she’s dancing with the prince.Alma’s search for answers only raises more questions. Why does someone want her dead? Who is sabotaging peace with an enemy nation? What are Prince Lorenzo’s true intentions toward her?The more she learns, the more she questions the life she always wanted. Can Alma overcome curses and conspiracies to find her place in Castana? Or does her destiny lie somewhere beyond her country?Lady Alma is a novel about facing change and finding your own path. If you like magic, mystery, and strong female characters, you’ll love this book.Author’s NoteLady Alma is a prequel to Rook and Shadow, but it can be enjoyed as a stand-alone novel. While the books are loosely connected, each features a complete story with a different heroine.

“In the Bosnian town of Sarajevo on the morning of June 28, 1914, a chauffeur misunderstood his instructions, made the wrong turn, tried too late to correct his blunder, and in so doing, delivered his passengers to a point where a waiting assassin did not have to take aim to gun them down. Two rounds from one pistol and the world rocked. The crime was the small stone that loosened brings the avalanche.” So begins Brigadier General S.L.A. Marshall’s compelling narrative of the American Heritage History of World War I, a book that tells the story of the Great War from Sarajevo to Versailles. Ten million men died; another 20 million were wounded. But it was not the numbers alone that made this the Great War. The flame thrower, the tank, and poison gas were introduced. Cavalry became obsolete; air combat and submarine warfare came of age. Old dynasties disintegrated; new nations appeared. In this book, renowned military historian Marshall, a World War I veteran, describes and analyzes the origins, course, and immediate aftermath of the colossal conflict. The story begins with a look backward at a complacent world ensnared in a network of alliances. Out of this setting emerged the cunning diplomats and statesmen who maneuvered and blundered their countries into positions that made the war inevitable. Once committed, the nations of Europe aligned into two, mighty opposing forces, and went jauntily into war, each confident that the conflict would be over before it really began. Marshall follows the personalities, strategies, errors, and the unremitting slaughter of the next four years. The story ends with the ill-conceived Treaty of Versailles, which sowed the seeds that would plunge the following generation into another world war.

Max Masters is a curious boy with a wild imagination. Follow his adventures with his two best friends, Piper and Tristan, as they explore their hometown of Arcadia and beyond. In this first installment of the series, we are introduced to the main characters as they encounter an alien at their school and desperately try to figure out what to do next. Comedy ensues as our hero, Max concocts a bold plan to fight off an invasion with an army of students. Will he succeed? Packed full of mysteries, educational dialogue, and exciting adventures, this book series is perfect for young readers who are ready for chapter books and expanding into new vocabulary.

Max Masters is a curious boy with a wild imagination. Follow his adventures with his two best friends, Piper and Tristan, as they explore their hometown of Arcadia and beyond. This volume contains the first three books of the Max Masters series. Packed full of mysteries, educational dialogue and exciting adventures, this book series is perfect for young readers who are ready for chapter books and expanding into new vocabulary. THIS VOLUME INCLUDES: “MAX MASTERS and the Alien Substitute Teacher”, “MAX MASTERS and the Museum Thief”, and “MAX MASTERS and the Weekend Warriors”.