Books published by publisher Hamlin Press

“There are only two powers in the universe that determine what a person will become in life — luck and willpower.”Orphaned at a young age and forced to become a pickpocket to survive, a chance meeting with the King’s Assassin is the lucky break Hyla needs. At the massive fortress city of Castlemount, Hyla discovers she is destined to become a Dragonrider! Training every day to understand her new role and the magical dragon bond, Hyla learns that mingling with the rich and powerful has its own dangers. Will her street smarts keep her alive? Join Hyla in the precarious beginning to her incredible adventure!“A Precarious Beginning” is a classic tale of insurmountable odds, high adventure, and the power of friendship. It is sure to captivate readers of all ages.

Hyla and Fingers found a new home at Castlemount. They also found a web of lies! While Hyla continues her Dragonrider training, and Fingers studies to be a mage, the war with the Kingdom of Achor drags on. They will both soon learn that their greatest threat is not from a neighboring kingdom but from the people within. People they trust are telling lies, and the greatest liar of all holds their lives in his hands!“A Gathering of Liars” is the sequel to “A Precarious Beginning” and Book 2 in the Chronicles of Castlemount. Father and daughter writing duo, Fritz Rollins and Siena Rollins, continue to weave their magic tale of adventure and magic.

Praise for Chronicles of Castlemount:"My eleven-year-old said [A Precarious Beginning] was the best book he's ever read!""I read this every night to my kids and they loved it!""I'm seventy-two years old, and I love this series!""Five stars!"In this thrilling third volume of The Chronicles of Castlemount, magic and greed collide!The Sacred Trust is broken, and the enemies of the Five Kingdoms prepare for war. Trapped deep inside Scree Territory, Hyla confronts her past and learns an astounding truth about her future. Back in Ecros, Iskador “Izzy” Troy is a wanted man. He must stay one step ahead of the King’s forces as he leads his friends to save the small girl who stole his heart. Will Finn learn to control his growing powers in time to help?Meanwhile, back at Castlemount, a king slowly goes mad as he gathers power to rival the gods. His goal is nothing less than the domination of the entire continent.Find out what happens next, in A Treacherous Path: Chronicles of Castlemount Book 3.

Originally published in 1907, this handbook contains a comprehensive digest of the knowledge of making Violins and other stringed instruments with much of the information still being useful and practical today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s 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.