Books published by publisher Hazelwood Press

Who took Kathleen Seville? Dellwood, Missouri 1981Mystery writer, Kathleen Seville, vanished days before the grim discovery under Beaumont House. The gardener of Beaumont House, Gladys Flynn, hires retired detective, John Malone, to find her after she receives a cryptic message, Gladys believes is a call for help. The message is a passage upon a page ripped out of the book, Murder in Room Nine. Kathleen wrote this book while staying in room nine at the grand house, and they suspect it may hold clues as to what really happened to her while staying there.John Malone reluctantly drags himself away from an unsuccessful fishing jaunt on the Mississippi River to take this case on. As he begins his investigation, he discovers trickery is at play in the form of an underground Soviet spy ring on American soil. And Kathleen may not be the innocent victim they first thought.This is a fast-paced, gripping thriller that takes the reader on unexpected twist and turns as the characters unmask the truth.

A spy-hole between two rooms.A handsome stranger falls to his death.Letters found between two mysterious lovers written 30 years before.Dellwood, Missouri 1981Detective John Malone investigates the residents at Beaumont House, a mansion once owned by opulent mogul, Red Beaumont, to uncover the truth of what really happened the night the handsome stranger fell from the room nine window. As he digs deeper, he discovers an alarming connection between a writer, patients and staff of a War Veteran's Home opened in 1951 and the mining accident of 1948.

Coming Soon!Please note# This book can be read as a standalone.1981The head of Herb, a homeless man, was discovered in a hatbox in a fleapit called Danny's Hotel in Chicago. The room Herb's head was left in, a young woman was staying there, under a pseudonym, and has now vanished. A waitress who knew Herb, frustrated with the lack of progress from police, hires PI John Malone to find out who killed him and locate his family, if he has any, to have them notified of his demise. But Malone already has a connection to this case and is eager to have it put to rest. Finding out who Herb really is and tracking down the young woman, takes Malone on a journey of dangerous twists and turns to an unexpected outcome.

'The author of the novel R.L. Holmes is a talented, fantasy writer who captivated my imagination and intrigued me. I adore her wonderfully executed plot as well as her stunning literature. The objective of any great writer is that of any kind of artist; it is to delight the recipient whether that be the listener, the viewer or the reader... in this case the reader. Holmes has wonderfully delighted me and has enchanted me so perfectly. This is why I am in such awe of Holmes, she is a creative genius and a visionary thinker that is also passionate and articulate and this, in my opinion, is a hard balance to find these days in the art of literature.' - Goodreads Reviewer'To find the end you must start at the beginning.'Madar Guirmean and her Outbounding clan time travel through the books in Vulgare's library, seeking clues to when Crios Fuath became the treacherous Crios the Black. This requires them to follow the life of Crios's mother Eidheann, an exceedingly talented Myddvai(magician) born into a common family near Laoch Forest in the elven land of Ulmaria.In this book the two lives, mother and son, are aligned, we follow Crios's life when his mother killed herself and he was sent to an orphanage run by the legendary elven guardian, Fraoch Sithe or Ma Sithe to the common folk, a terrifying yet compassionate widow who was used to receiving instant respect, until Crios came along.

On the moving island of Drakonaia, hidden underground, is the abandoned lair of Doddel Gromel a Myddvai capable of the most magnificent magic.The Outbounders venture to this vanishing island to seek out Doddel's eight volumes of potions and spells, only to discover that the most powerful potion of all is the blood of the red dragon that also dwells on this island.Unfortunately, others with wicked means know that once consumed, the blood from the red dragon will transform you into a Myddvai overnight. A Myddvai without training and hungry for power will only cause harm and destruction. The race is on to hunt down those who choose to destroy and overrule the mystical land of Segais, but can the Outbounders stop them before it's too late.

The Gnome King has disappeared and the only clues of his whereabouts are a missing book from the King's library called, The Complete Book of Segais Creatures, and a mysterious key. The Outbounders have been given the task of finding King Ogham which takes them on an adventure into dangerous and magical lands of dragons and giant insects.Meanwhile, one Outbounder, the elusive Ulmarian elf Piper Cruith has been captured and imprisoned under two counts of treason and two counts of murder by the The Elf Queen, and forcibly married off to a Balgann elf. The other Outbounders have yet to know of her fate.

Have you ever wondered what it is like to be in The Nutcracker? Or what happens backstage before the curtain rises? Come along on a special journey with Texas Ballet Theater. You'll go from auditions, rehearsals and amazing costumes to the theater, the big stage, and the excitement of Opening Night. Join us to discover the magical experience of performing in The Nutcracker.

Baba Yaga, a witch from Bedlam Forest, has an ambition to be, "The Queen of Evil." To achieve her aims she must enlist the help of the Keeper of Death, to assist her in abducting a magic forest, which will enable Yaga to be the most powerful entity in the kingdom, However, there are others who are prepared to stop the old crone from reaching her aspirations. The residents of the magic forest, the Saints and an entity known as the Guardian, all tribute towards Yaga's downfall. Two little owls, Hooter and James, are sent on an away mission to search for Muma Padurii, the mother of the forest, although it is said, she is only a legend from when time first began. The birds face a horrendous journey from start to finish. From battling with a ferocious sea and being trapped in a mountain of mirrors, before they are hypnotised by seven dancing maidens, who are not as innocent as they seem. Every step of the way, the birds are fleeing from the Draci, the main force of evil. They encounter the Sfinx, a group of talking rocks. They witness an attempt to annihilate the Keeper, whose identity is revealed after millions of years. The owl's adventures are fraught with danger from start to finish, with many twists and surprises along the way.

Originally published in 1914, this early works is a fascinating novel of the period and still an interesting read today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

A selection of magical fairy tales taking a child's imagination and innocence to a wonderful magic forest where all the trees and animals who reside in the woodland come to life. Ideal for bedtime reading the charactors get up to all sort of adventures enthralling the reader or listener from start to finish. The Naughty Snowdrops, The Daffodil Fairies, Foxy Fox is in Trouble, The Storm Maker, Yaga the Witch, Strange Visitors and Foxy Fox goes for a Ride are all perfect for young imaginations.