Books published by publisher Salem Press

Life was a struggle……but she was clever, even without resorting to magic.Will she embrace her powers?At sixteen, Bleak lost the only person she cared for, when her mentor died at sea. Now, nineteen, she still misses him terribly. She needs him more than ever. That’s why Bleak drinks. But the haze of the mead and wine has hidden something from her.Her powers have grown more than she knows.Others have noticed.When the King sends his top commander to take her, Bleak is too hungover to resist. But he isn’t the only one who needs her for their plans.What does he want?In a land where the mist can kill, magic is forbidden, and the powerful plot against each other, Bleak is caught in the middle.All she wants is a cure for her powers……but she’ll need them for what comes next.You’ll adore this exquisitely crafted Epic Fantasy, because the world building is superb and the story telling keeps you turning the pages.Get it now.

War is here. Toxic mist drives all life to the brink of destruction and the conqueror queen, Ines, has her talons in the kings of the realm. Bleak, having discovered her true heritage, must now scour the lands for the one thing that might save them all. But the search is a treacherous one – and it will push her to the very limits of endurance. Amidst secrets, lies and the intricacies of battle, Bleak and her companions learn just how far they’ll go for the ones they love. But will it be enough? As deadly forces grapple for power across the continents, families, friends and allies unite to take one final stand. Explosive revelations, heart-wrenching betrayals and breathtaking magic soar in the epic conclusion to Helen Scheuerer’s bestselling trilogy, The Oremere Chronicles.★★★★★ “The war that we've been waiting for is here at last, and no one will be left untouched. This is the final instalment of the astounding Oremere Chronicles series, and Scheuerer delivers a breathtaking and brilliant conclusion. I was sad because I knew it was the last book, but I was also exhilarated and captivated by every event, and I'm hoping like hell that Helen has a new idea formulating in her wonderful imagination. I absolutely love this series, and I couldn't have asked for a more fulfilling end.” - Alexandra Nahlous★★★★★ “A dazzling descent into a world of danger and heartbreak, delivered in Scheuerer's signature stunning prose… War of Mist is the thrilling conclusion to the Oremere Chronicles that we've all been waiting for!” - Aleesha Paz★★★★★ “A gripping, action-packed, emotional conclusion to one of my favourite fantasy series... Between the battles, the revelations and the feelings, I couldn't put War of Mist down. And while it's sad to say goodbye to The Oremere Chronicles, I loved every moment of this book.” - Claire Bradshaw★★★★★ “War of Mist is everything a reader wants in the final book of a series they have come to love. And while you may want to curse Scheuerer for ending the ride, you just know that whatever she has planned next will utterly undo you all over again... Hold on readers, it’s about to get all types of wicked and wild.” - Kelly Blake

Discover where The Oremere Chronicles journey began in this epic bind-up of all 16 prequel short stories from bestselling author, Helen Scheuerer.Before their fight to save the realm from mad tyrants and toxic mist, Bleak, Henri and Swinton led separate lives.Delve into the secrets, the triumphs and tragedies of their earlier years, and the defining moments that made these much-loved characters who they are.Teenage Bleak sails across the seas, seeking adventure with her best friend, Bren, and guardian, Senior – only to discover that trouble often finds her first.Fiercely loyal Henri and her twin sister, Sahara, train relentlessly to become elite warriors, but soon learn that the Valian Way can be crueller than they ever thought.A young and ambitious Commander Swinton struggles to prove himself worthy of knighthood, but an encounter with a beautiful stranger shows him that there are things in life more important than titles.Dawn of Mist is the companion prequel story collection to Helen Scheuerer’s bestselling trilogy, The Oremere Chronicles.PRAISE FOR THE OREMERE CHRONICLES and DAWN OF MIST★★★★★ "DAWN OF MIST is a testament to the richness of Helen's characters and world. A must-read for OREMERE fans! - Claire Bradshaw★★★★★ "Hands down my new favorite series.” - Amazon Reviewer★★★★★ “Everything you could want. Magic, evil sorcery, strong female warriors, and battlefield scenes that are intense. It's fantasy at its finest. This is going to be your next favorite author, as it is mine!” - Amazon Reviewer★★★★★ “I was hooked from the first page until the last... I rejoiced with these characters, and cried with them too. Moving, heartfelt and heart breaking, this book was a beautiful ending to what has become one of my most favorite series.” - Amazon Reviewer★★★★★ “The characters in this series are some of my all time favorites! There is something very special about them!” - Amazon Reviewer★★★★★ “These books have been some of my favorite to read. The storyline and characters are fantastic and you fall in love not only with them but their world. I hope others read them and feel the magic and soul put into these books.” - Amazon Reviewer

A fatal job. A deadly jewel. How long will Kaylan survive?Snatched from her life as a blacksmith, Kaylan Rove is forced to become the Shadow: the personal servant of a ruthless and powerful lord.But Lord Rennard himself isn’t the threat. It’s the Relic he wears around his neck – a stone that protects his bloodline, but poisons everyone else in its proximity. Kaylan’s life becomes a waking nightmare as the Relic slowly destroys her body and mind. But just as hope begins to fade, she discovers a rebel plot that might put an end to Rennard’s rule… If you like dark fantasy, strong heroines, slow-burning tension and plot twists that will leave you reeling, check out Relic, the first book in the addictive YA fantasy series The Relic Trilogy.Buy your copy of Relic to embark on this dangerous adventure today!

Kaylan's life as she knew it is over. Again.Hunted by the guards of Edriast and their ruthless captain, Kaylan is forced to flee into a world she’s never seen, armed with a power she never wanted. With her brother Elias by her side, she escapes to the distant city of Stynos, where rumour has it a possible ally is waiting… An ally who might help Kaylan control the violent magic that’s become her burden to bear.But Kaylan can’t hide forever – not from the forces that surround her, or from the darkness inside herself. Rebel leader Bellamy seeks her help to destroy a regime; Captain Thorn pursues her with a vengeance; and as her power grows, her inner demons begin to seep through the cracks…Kaylan may be strong, but is she strong enough to resist the Relic? Riven is the engrossing second instalment in Bronwyn Eley’s dark YA fantasy series, The Relic Trilogy.

The realm’s darkest secret is out. The cruelty of the capital and the power-hungry King Arden have scattered Bleak and her companions across the continents. On the run in a foreign land, Bleak finds herself tied to some unexpected strangers. When the answers she yearns for are finally within reach, she must face the hard truths of her past, and take her fate into her own hands before it’s too late. Meanwhile, secrets and magic unravel as a dark power corrupts the realm. Bleak’s friends are forced to decide where their loyalties lie, and who, if anyone, they can trust. But one thing is certain: war is coming, and they must all be ready when it does. Intriguing and action-packed, Reign of Mist is the second instalment in Helen Scheuerer’s epic YA fantasy series, The Oremere Chronicles.★★★★★ “This indie reads like a blockbuster and a for-sure bestseller.” - Book Series Recaps★★★★★ “Chapter after chapter, thrilling action scenes come at you that will leave you shaking and breathless.” - Queen of Midnight★★★★★ “Full of adventure and gripping landscapes… I seriously fell in love with this series." - Throne of Shattered Books★★★★★ "Whirlwind adventure, strong friendships, beautiful landscapes, and lots of plot twists... REIGN OF MIST lures you in... You won’t be able to put it down." - A Bookish Peach★★★★★ "Reign of Mist is outstanding in every way. There isn’t a moment that doesn’t compel you to keep reading – it’s simply riveting and astonishing. A brilliant sequel and an absolute must-read!" — Alexandra Nahlous★★★★★ "Helen’s writing style is an entirely different form of sorcery altogether. She weaves words together so beautifully, describes the world she’s built so vividly, and creates lush, compelling narratives so phenomenally... Her gift with the fine-tipped pen is even more apparent in her second book." - That Bookshelf Bitch★★★★★ “Reign of Mist doesn’t meet the high bar set by Heart of Mist, it hurtles over it with room to spare. It has everything I want in a book: badass female characters, despicable villains, political intrigue and natural world-building, and this book has all of those things turned up to 11.” - Mikayla’s Bookshelf★★★★★ "Fabulous characters, brilliant world-building and gorgeous writing. What’s not to love?" — Beautiful BooklandAvailable in digital and print. Audiobook coming soon.

A shipwreck might end a dream of circumnavigating the globe. Not for the Wilcox family. To triumph, they must rebuild their boat on a remote Pacific island. Damage sustained on the reef and a lack of resources haunt them the rest of the way around the world as they face daunting obstacles, including wild weather, pirates, gun boats, mines and thieves, plus pesky bureaucrats and cockroaches as stubborn as the family. Without a working engine and no way to communicate with the outside world, they struggle to reach home before their broken rig comes crashing down and they run out of food in a trial that tests them to their limits.

Everyone dreams of tropical escape. But what happens when you escape for too long? Imagine spending 24 hours a day with your spouse in 31 not-so-square feet . . . for years; crossing the Pacific Ocean on two gallons of fuel; and tossing spaghetti marinara around your living room, then cleaning it up while bouncing like ice in a martini shaker. Tightwads on the Loose tells the story of Wendy and Garth, lured to sea by the promise of adventure. They buy a 31-foot boat that fits their budget better than it fits Garth's large frame and set sail for an open-ended voyage, never imagining they'd be gone seven years, or cover 34,000 miles at the pace of a fast walk. They live without most “necessities” and learn that teamwork and a sense of humor matter most as they face endless "character-building opportunities." They make a long-anticipated visit to the island where Garth had been shipwrecked as a teenager, only to find it had become a penal colony. An electronic catastrophe in the Solomon Islands leaves them without navigation equipment, which forces them to trade their free-wheeling lifestyle for one that seems straight out of a '60s sitcom: jobs at a U.S. Army base in the Marshall Islands. In Asia, they dodge typhoons and ships that threaten to turn their home into kindling. Finally they endure a grueling 49-day nonstop ocean crossing. None of this prepares them for their arrival "home" to a post-9/11 America which leaves them wondering what had changed more, them or the world. Tightwads on the Loose offers a fun read to the armchair adventurer -- or anyone afflicted with wanderlust."

When a tech rep in charge of an avionics retrofit at a U.S. Air Base in Germany comes up missing, Jake Adams, a former Air Force intelligence and CIA officer, is hired to find him. Was the man selling vital technology for the new Joint Strike Fighter? Back in a changed Europe, Adams struggles to survive in a world where profits are more important than past ideologies. Conspiracy, murder, espionage and mystery lead Jake Adams from an aircraft carrier off the coast of Italy, to the chilly banks of the Rhine. Can Adams keep the technology away from ruthless German and Hungarian agents? First he must save the woman he loves, and then stop the Fatal Network...

In September of 1777, General Washington and his troops are encamped just north of Philadelphia. The war is not going well for the Continental Army, the British are closing in fast and, worst of all, there is no money to pay the discouraged troops. Twins Sally and Roger are asked by their father, General Priestly, to help their mother hide a shipment of gold which will be used to pay the American soldiers. Unfortunately, British spies have also learned about the gold and will stop at nothing to prevent it from reaching General Washington. Mrs. Priestly and her children must act quickly to keep the gold hidden and deliver it safely to the waiting army. Based on a true story, this is a thrilling episode from our nation's history!