SAINTS OF THE EARLY CHURCH COME ALIVE! These stories of saints of the early Christian Church bring the humanity, as well as the sanctity, of early Christians to life. Drawing his inspiration from traditional hagiography, Andrew Seddon shows that these early Christians were people like us, who had to struggle as we do to live out their faith. Each story focuses on a defining moment in the saint's life that illuminates the nature of that holy man or woman's Christian walk, in a way that can challenge modern readers. You'll get fresh insights into saints still known and loved today, such as the early martyrs St. Cecilia and St. Ignatius of Antioch, and you may find yourself inspired by others you've never heard of before, such as the diminutive desert monk, St. John the Dwarf, or the reformed harlot, St. Pelagia. The engaging stories of Saints of Empire will delight young and old alike. PRAISE FOR Saints of Empire "Seddon situates saints in an historical context (even if within a fanciful plot), allowing us to see them as real disciples of Christ, worthy of emulation and able to be emulated." Reverend Peter M. J. Stravinskas, PhD, STD, Editor, The Catholic Response "These briskly written, engaging accounts of the trials and triumphs of the early saints offer tremendous lessons in piety and perseverance for our age of comfort and laxity. They help draw the reader closer to an appreciation of the experience of the supernatural in everyday life-a vital element of religion that's sorely missing in the modern conception of our interaction with God." Peter Vree, Editor, New Oxford Review "Dr. Andrew Seddon writes like an accomplished novelist. His tales of ancient saints and martyrs are fascinating and deeply moving. Reading them, I was close to tears more than once." Rev. John Jay Hughes, church historian, author of Pontiffs: Popes Who Changed History

Naval Intelligence Commander Jade Lafrey retrieves a dying agent's last report from the wreckage of his ship, and stumbles into a conspiracy that may destroy any chance for peace between the Terran Hegemony and the alien Gara'nech Suzerainty. The garbled message implies that someone is developing the ultimate weapon - but who? Together with her super-geek aide and an Information Officer she's not sure can be trusted, Jade must negotiate both the treacherous political starscape and the stirrings of her heart in order to avert catastrophe.

The founder of WOLF - Wellness for Other Life Forms - Doc Hughes is a space-travelling exobiologist called upon to treat the most challenging cases in the colonized worlds. Accompanied by his telepathic German Shepherd Victrix, the alien skaggit Rex, and journalist Leina, Hughes encounters mystery, danger, and love among the stars.

More New Stories about Old Saints from Gifted Storyteller Andrew Seddon The stories in Celtic Paths bring to life saints who inhabited a world of "thin places" where the spiritual and natural realms intersected each other, bringing the divine in touch with ordinary life. The heroes of these twelve tales are men and women whose sanctity is grounded in a profound understanding of the ways of God and humanity, and whose examples still edify and inspire us today. Powerful and thought-provoking, Celtic Paths is sure to satisfy readers young and old alike, who yearn for substantive, engaging stories that illuminate and encourage as well as entertain. Praise for Celtic Paths "These are short stories in the best tradition-historical fiction that inspires by example while it entertains. Seddon has hit the ball out of the court once again!" Werner Lind, author of Lifeblood "My favorite, 'Far Voyager, ' is the tale of St. Brendan-always fertile ground for speculation. But you'll also meet Saint Bridgid, Saint Columba, Saint Ruadhan, Saint Monynna, and a host of others, not as carvings on old stone but as vital, living people. A fun book." Colleen Drippé, author of the Star Brothers series-Gelen! Godcountry, Treelight, Vessel of Darkness, and Sunrise on the Icewolf. "Wonderful! Andrew Seddon delivers touching stories about the Celtic saints-their adventures while alive and their influence after death." Karina Fabian, author of Discovery; editor, Infinite Space, Infinite God I and II

In the 27th century, humanity's greatest technological achievement is the massive, star-powered Temporal Displacement Ring: a portal to the past. Professor Robert Cragg, reeling from his own personal losses, volunteers to be the first-ever time-traveling historian, fleeing into the shadow of the Roman Empire. Instead of dry, dusty bygones, he encounters real people. Commoners and nobility, sailors and businessmen, zealots and legionaries, druids, gladiators and philosophers all cross his path. The past, he finds, is not dead and gone, but very much alive... alive with wonder, fear, and, perhaps, love...

Beyond the world we know... eleven tales of the strange and supernatural. Mysterious lights in a buried church... A half-glimpsed figure haunting a Montana ranch... An invisible stalker on a California trail... A shadowy priest who onlly appears on Good Friday... Welcome to the world of the Brackenwood Ghost Club, whose members meet to hear tales of the strange turnings beyond the world we know. If you enjoy traditional ghost stories, particularly those with a Catholic flavor, then the Brackenwood Ghost Club is the place for you. Come and join the circle around Uncle Max's fire as each new guest tells a tale of the supernatural. Buy this book and be entertained, enriched, and, perhaps experience a frisson of the uncanny...

INCARCERATION The word conjures up images of jail cells, steel bars, guards, chain gangs, prison stripes and more. In this anthology seventeen authors tell tales of possible future incarceration methods: Genetic Engineering to create a new breed of prison guards. Viral Engineering to create a medically induced coma that can be programmed for a specific length of time. Prisoners who volunteer to be human Guinea Pigs to receive early releases - if they survive. A "Fun House" that helps people to move past their prejudices and pre-conceived ideas of others. These and other forms of imprisonment are available for you to explore - from a safe distance - in these pages. Some are indictments of the system, with those who are not-guilty punished for something they didn't do. Some offer harsh punishments for what seems like only a minor infraction and others explore the human side of imprisonment in unique ways. Join us - we promise you'll be released at the end of each story. Featuring stories by: Rebecca McFarland Kyle, David Boop, Melodie Bolt, Dean Anthony Brink, Dawn M Sooy, A. L. Sirois, David B Riley, Lauren C Teffeau, Andrew M Seddon, Cheryl Toner, S. D. Matley, Catrin Sian Rutland, Frank Montellano, Gerry Griffiths, Liam Hogan, Lyn Godfrey, and R. Joseph Maas

It is the year 2495 on the rediscovered, independence-minded colony world of Lenore.Embittered Political Officer Major Karel Novacek, haunted by ghosts from his past, seeks to resurrect his career by integrating the planet into the splintering Terran Hegemony.All is proceeding according to plan until a young colonial woman confronts his beliefs and assumptions. And when first contact is made with an alien race, will they - and Lenore - become the first casualties of an interstellar war?This tale from the history of the Terran Hegemony precedes and sets the stage for the events of the novels "Farhope" and "Wreaths of Empire".

From the night, from the mist, from the darkness of space, from the forgotten past, from unseen regions... a shadow touches the Earth and lingers. Who knows what darkness remains? From the author of "Tales from the Brackenwood Ghost Club," "Wreaths of Empire," "The DeathCats of Asa'ican," and "Ring of Time," comes thirteen tales of the supernatural and unknown. Alien skulls in the Vatican. Dreaded hounds from another dimension. A strange door that may - or may not - exist and what lurks behind it. A mysterious monolith on a remote plateau. A piano piece that should never be played. And eight more tales of the supernatural and unknown, not only for the cold, dark nights of winter, but any day when all seems right with the world...

This light and enjoyable book is a series of stories and reflections on the Celtic saints. Each of the 15 chapters begins with a semi-fictional story or event from the life of a saint, showing some characteristic quality for which he or she is known. This is followed by a reflection that combines history and inspiration. Then comes a short original poem, scripture, meditation, and a blessing. A website connected with the book will offer fully arranged original hymns to accompany the poems.