Books published by publisher Carpe Luna Publishing

13 year old Julius McCoy is about to start his second year at Tijara Academy, in the Zed Lunar Perimeter. With the threat of the Arneshians averted for the moment, he can get on with the important part of his school life: developing his rare mind-skills.Of course, what any student on Zed looks forward to most, is gaming in the Hologram Palace. But who is the mysterious lady hidden in one of the games? This encounter will set in motion an exciting and dangerous treasure hunt, that will give him a whole new perspective on the real history of Zed, and ultimately beyond, to a shocking truth that could jeopardise the safety of everyone he holds dear.When an old enemy returns, it becomes clear that the Arneshians are back with a new plan for taking over Zed and seizing control of Earth. As the pieces of the puzzle fall into place, and he is drawn towards a climactic showdown, it will take all of Julius's mind-skills as he is forced into a deadly final duel. All this and more is waiting for you in the second instalment of the Tijaran Tales series, The Oracle of Life.

Defeated by the technological superiority of the Arneshians, the Zed Academy is left to deal with a desolate planet Earth. In spite of their fears, they must abandon the safety of the Lunar Perimeter and venture out into the furthest reaches of space, in the biggest rescue mission ever attempted by mankind. Julius McCoy is desperate to find his own family and bring them back home, but the Curia, it seems, has other plans for him. If he refuses, he risks jeopardising Zed's one great hope of peace, and a possible victory over the Arneshians. But, if he accepts, he will lose everything he has, and become Tijara's ultimate sacrifice. High space adventure abounds in this fourth installment of FT Barbini's Tijaran Tales series.

Cover art nominated for the BSFA Awards 2017!For five years Julius McCoy has led the Zed army in its fight against Arnesh, surviving where friends have fallen. Now humanity has been called to make a terrible choice, one that could undo all that Tijara has stood for. With the weight of the decision hanging over his head, and still reeling from his greatest loss, Julius has to summon enough strength to overcome his strongest enemy yet, as his brother Michael steps up to be the new King of Arnesh.The Girl From The Sky is the thrilling conclusion of FT Barbini’s Tijaran Tales series.

Bored with mending socks and shorts, seamstress Gelsomina is eager for a challenge. When a foreign lady storms into the village onboard her vaporous contraption, Gelsomina knows her life is about to change, for the lady needs a very special dress.The only problem is, no one has ever heard of the special yarn she needs. Does it even exist?Join Gelsomina, the famous seamstress of Leafy Wood, on her adventure.

Can two boys bring back peace and end the millennial war between Atlantis and Mu?Children of Mu is a Young Adult Urban Fantasy with elements of the rich mythology of Atlantis and Mu. It is a story of growth and friendship, set among giants and ancient creatures.Fifteen-year-old Andrew Fawcett is a difficult student, forced to enrol at Saint Paul’s, a re-education institution. There, he meets Adam, a boy who is living with his grandparents in a house overrun by an unkempt garden and a web of creepers. His new friend is elusive, but wise, and yet he barely knows anything about TV and the internet. The two become inseparable, until a single evening full of anguish and confusion changes everything forever.Adam disappears and Andrew, along with a fallen prince and a stubborn policewoman, embarks on a journey to save his friend that will catapult him into an impossible new reality. Here he finds dark, slimy creatures, giants that know everything, men with extraordinary powers, and a war that has lasted 13,000 years.A war that is looming over an unaware outside world.

No one comes between the Devil and his pride. To save his friends, Finn Wager opened a bridge between worlds. But the dark magic he used exacted a terrible price. Unable to remain on the Soulkeeper team, he joins a coven of magicians in New Orleans, vowing to undo the damage he’s caused. But when he tries to save the day, he ends up making everything worse. Numbers dwindling, the Soulkeepers are more vulnerable than ever before. The new Healer is reluctant to replace Hope on the team. Even if he decides to try, he’ll have to pass an initiation by the Immortals with life or death consequences. Meanwhile, the Soulkeepers are without the leader they need. Twice, the Soulkeepers have evaded Lucifer’s clutches and injured his pride. Now it’s personal. He’ll stop at nothing to exploit their weaknesses, take back his power, and end the Soulkeepers for good. Unless through courage, loyalty, and self-sacrifice, they can find a way to become a team again.

Faith kept me Plain. Science made me complicated.Book 1 in the Grounded TrilogyIn Hemlock Hollow, life isn't easy, but it is simple. Things in my community haven't changed much in over three hundred years, since the time my Amish ancestors came to what is now the Green Republic. I milk my cow by hand, make fresh bread every morning, and hope to be courted by Jeremiah, a boy I've known since childhood.When my father falls ill, the English doctor says a hospital outside the wall can heal him. Jeremiah convinces me to go on rumspringa, to experience the outside world as an Englisher in order to be closer to my father during his recovery. Others have gone before me. They claim it's an adventure. But adventure turns to horror as an ordinary light switch thrusts me into a new world, and revelations about my personal history make me question everything I believe. All my life I've worked to be simple. I can't pretend anymore. Nothing about me is simple.The Grounded Trilogy Grounded, Book 1 Charged, Book 2 Wired, Book 3 Get your copy of the book readers call a "unique, suspenseful, edge-of-your-seat read!"

Faith kept me Plain. Science made me complicated.Book 2 in the Grounded TrilogyMy name is Lydia and I'm a Spark, genetically altered to be electrokinetic. I can't change my origins, but I can change my future. After my harrowing experience at the hands of Dr. Konrad and the Green Republic, I am relieved to return to the plain and simple life of Hemlock Hollow. I've made my decision. I choose to be ordinary. My focus now is on helping Korwin to fit into my community as we prepare for our upcoming marriage.But an untimely death has vastly changed the expectations of my Ordnung, the law of my community. Harsh judgment falls on anything or anyone from the outside world. It's becoming harder for Korwin and I to hide what we are and more important than ever that we do. For us, exile from Hemlock Hollow could have life threatening consequences.The Grounded Trilogy Grounded, Book 1 Charged, Book 2 Wired, Book 3 Get your copy of the book readers call a must read for sci fi/thriller fans!

Faith kept me Plain. Science made me complicated.Book 3 in the Grounded TrilogyNow that I'm a special agent for the rebellion, I can't hide what I am anymore. I'm a Spark, genetically engineered to be electrokinetic. Along with my boyfriend Korwin, I am also the Liberty Party's best hope of stopping Dr. Konrad and the Green Republic from developing a new generation of biological weapons.When our mission to destroy Dr. Konrad's work goes awry, the side effects of a brain-altering chemical in my system become problematic. It's more important than ever that I protect the people I love. But the more I try to help, the more I seem cursed to hurt everyone around me.The Grounded Trilogy Grounded, Book 1 Charged, Book 2 Wired, Book 3 Get your copy of the page-turning conclusion in G.P. Ching's Grounded Trilogy!

Jasmine has travelled back in time to rescue her friend, Malachy. In her heart, she is harbouring thoughts of revenge against her nemesis, the druid Ellyllon. Meanwhile, Granuaile, the powerful pirate queen of Western Ireland, is also seeking him. Once again, Jasmine's powers hold the key to success, but her doubts are growing about friends and foes alike. Worse still, Ellyllon is no longer her only enemy. As she travels the lands, the voices inside her are growing stronger. Harsher.