Hot Off the Mic - AnaRose and Pharaoh’s Gold by Mary Ann Bernal Now in Audiobook Format

 

AnaRose and Pharaoh’s Gold

By: Mary Ann Bernal

Narrated by: Virtual Voice using cutting-edge technology

Length: 2 hours 31 minutes

Unabridged Audiobook

Release date: October 13, 2025

Language: English

Publisher: Whispering Legends Press

 A Vanished Artifact. A Doomsday Cult. A Rescue Against Time.

 Invited to Cairo to lecture on black market antiquities, AnaRose Preston expects academic sparring, not a desperate chase through Egypt’s shadowed corridors. When her assistant Jo disappears while sightseeing, AnaRose uncovers a chilling truth: a fanatical cult seeks a lost gold ushabti, crafted to imprison the soul of Apophis, the ancient god of chaos.

They failed to find the relic. Now they plan to sacrifice Jo and bind Apophis’s spirit to her body.

To save her friend, AnaRose must navigate forgotten tombs, decode cryptic texts, and outwit a zealot army determined to unleash devastation. But the sands are shifting fast, and the cult will use any means necessary to see their dark purpose fulfilled.

She came to speak. Now she’s fighting to prevent hell from being unleashed on Earth. Grab your copy of AnaRose and Pharaoh’s Gold and join the fight to keep an ancient evil buried.

Awards & Recognition: B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree, Independent Press Award 2025 – Winner (Novella Category), Semi-Finalist – Chanticleer Int'l Book Awards (Shorts Award for Novellas, 2024).

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Francois “Frankie” Travers Unmasked: A Bold AI-Generated Character Interview from AnaRose and the Templar’s Quest

 

He’s charming, cunning, and always playing both sides. Now, Francois “Frankie” Travers steps into the spotlight in a format as unpredictable as he is.

This AI-generated virtual character interview captures Frankie’s charisma and edge with uncanny realism. His voice, his smirk, his evasive answers, every moment is a masterclass in misdirection. It’s not just an interview, it’s a game of truth and illusion.

Watch the full interview here:

This is part of our ongoing series exploring the world of AnaRose and the Templar’s Quest through immersive storytelling. Each character reveals another twist in the tale, and Frankie’s appearance raises more questions than answers.

 

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Mary Ann Bernal is a distinguished alumna of Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, NY, where she earned her degree in Business Administration. Her literary journey began with the 2009 publication of her debut novel in The Briton and the Dane series, marking the start of a richly diverse body of work that spans historical fiction, contemporary short stories, science fiction/fantasy, and fast-paced adventure novellas.

Her recent publications include Crusader’s Path, a poignant redemption tale set during the First Crusade; Forgiving Nero, a compelling exploration of familial bonds in Ancient Rome; and the award-winning AnaRose adventure series, chronicling the daring escapades of a museum curator-turned-relic hunter. Mary Ann’s work has been honored by the Independent Press Award, the NYC Big Book Award, Chanticleer International Book Awards, the B.R.A.G. Medallion, and the Reader Views Reviewer’s Choice Awards. Her short fiction anthologies have likewise earned distinction, most notably from the American Legacy Book Awards. She was also recognized with the Editor’s Choice Award for Literary Excellence by Reader’s House magazine.

A dedicated supporter of the United States military since Operation Desert Storm, Mary Ann has actively engaged in letter-writing campaigns and related initiatives. Her advocacy has been featured on KMTV’s The Morning Blend and in the Omaha World-Herald. As a celebrated author, she has appeared on numerous reader blogs and book promotion platforms. Mary Ann currently resides in Elkhorn, Nebraska, where she continues to craft stories that inspire and endure.

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Straight from the Sound Booth – AnaRose and the Templar’s Quest by Mary Ann Bernal Now in Audiobook Format

 

AnaRose and the Templar’s Quest

By: Mary Ann Bernal

Narrated by: Virtual Voice using cutting-edge technology

Length:  2 hours 11 minutes

Unabridged Audiobook

Release date: October 13, 2025

Language: English

Publisher: Whispering Legends Press

A Sacred Relic. A Coded Trail. A Silent Brotherhood.

When a nobleman’s ring surfaces in modern-day France, renowned antiquities expert AnaRose Preston is summoned to authenticate its origin. Her examination reveals a long-whispered legend. Hidden within the hilt of a dagger lies a Holy Nail, one of the crucifixion nails said to pierce Christ’s body.

As AnaRose traces the knight’s unfinished journey through medieval ruins, she unravels ancient clues while evading a secret sect sworn to protect the relic’s sanctity. But the truth is more elusive than legend, and her pursuit may preserve history or conceal it forever.

The dagger may resurface. The Nail’s fate remains hidden. Some treasures are not meant to be found. Begin the chase with AnaRose and the Templar’s Quest and uncover the past before it vanishes forever.

Awards & Recognition: 2024 NYC Big Book Award Winner – Novella Category, B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree, First Place – Chanticleer Int'l Book Awards (Shorts Award for Novellas, 2023)

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Book Spotlight: Daughter of Mercia by Julia Ibbotson

 

Echoes of the past resonate across the centuries as Dr Anna Petersen, a medievalist and runologist, is struggling with past trauma and allowing herself to trust again. When archaeologist (and Anna's old adversary) Professor Matt Beacham unearths a 6^th century seax with a mysterious runic inscription, and reluctantly approaches Anna for help, a chain of events brings the past firmly back into her present. And why does the burial site also contain two sets of bones, one 6^th century and the other modern?

 

As the past and present intermingle alarmingly, Anna and Matt need to work together to solve the mystery of the seax runes and the seemingly impossible burial, and to discover the truth about the past. Tensions rise and sparks fly between Anna and Matt. But how is 6^th century Lady Mildryth of Mercia connected to Anna? Can they both be the Daughter of Mercia?

 

For fans of Barbara Erskine, Elena Collins, Pamela Hartshorne, Susanna Kearsley and Christina Courtenay.

 

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Julia Ibbotson is fascinated by the medieval world and the concept of time. She is the author of historical mysteries with a frisson of romance. Her books are evocative of time and place, well-researched and uplifting page-turners. Her current series focuses on early medieval time-slip/dual-time mysteries.

Julia read English at Keele University, England, specialising in medieval language / literature / history, and has a PhD in socio-linguistics. After a turbulent time in Ghana, West Africa, she became a school teacher, then a university academic and researcher. Her break as an author came soon after she joined the RNA’s New Writers’ Scheme in 2015, with a three-book deal from Lume Books for a trilogy (Drumbeats) set in Ghana in the 1960s.

She has published five other books, including A Shape on the Air, an Anglo-Saxon timeslip mystery, and its two sequels The Dragon Tree and The Rune Stone. Her latest novel is the first of a new series of Anglo-Saxon dual-time mysteries, Daughter of Mercia, where echoes of the past resonate across the centuries.

Her books will appeal to fans of Barbara Erskine, Pamela Hartshorne, Susanna Kearsley, and Christina Courtenay. Her readers say: ‘Julia’s books captured my imagination’, ‘beautiful story-telling’, ‘evocative and well-paced storylines’, ‘brilliant and fascinating’ and ‘I just couldn’t put it down’.

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Book Spotlight: A Shape on the Air by Julia Ibbotson

 

Can echoes of the past threaten the present? They are 1500 years apart, but can they reach out to each other across the centuries? One woman faces a traumatic truth in the present day. The other is forced to marry the man she hates as the 'dark ages' unfold.

How can Dr Viv DuLac, medievalist and academic, unlock the secrets of the past?

Traumatised by betrayal, she slips into 499 AD and into the body of Lady Vivianne, who is also battling treachery. Viv must uncover the mystery of the key that she unwittingly brings back with her to the present day, as echoes of the past resonate through time. But little does Viv realise just how much both their lives across the centuries will become so intertwined. And in the end, how can they help each other across the ages without changing the course of history?

For fans of Barbara Erskine, Pamela Hartshorne, Susanna Kearsley, Christina Courtenay.

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Julia Ibbotson is fascinated by the medieval world and the concept of time. She is the author of historical mysteries with a frisson of romance. Her books are evocative of time and place, well-researched and uplifting page-turners. Her current series focuses on early medieval time-slip/dual-time mysteries.

Julia read English at Keele University, England, specialising in medieval language / literature / history, and has a PhD in socio-linguistics. After a turbulent time in Ghana, West Africa, she became a school teacher, then a university academic and researcher. Her break as an author came soon after she joined the RNA’s New Writers’ Scheme in 2015, with a three-book deal from Lume Books for a trilogy (Drumbeats) set in Ghana in the 1960s.

She has published five other books, including A Shape on the Air, an Anglo-Saxon timeslip mystery, and its two sequels The Dragon Tree and The Rune Stone. Her latest novel is the first of a new series of Anglo-Saxon dual-time mysteries, Daughter of Mercia, where echoes of the past resonate across the centuries.

Her books will appeal to fans of Barbara Erskine, Pamela Hartshorne, Susanna Kearsley, and Christina Courtenay. Her readers say: ‘Julia’s books captured my imagination’, ‘beautiful story-telling’, ‘evocative and well-paced storylines’, ‘brilliant and fascinating’ and ‘I just couldn’t put it down’.

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Reader Views Book Review: “AnaRose and Medusa’s Curse” by Mary Ann Bernal

 

AnaRose and Medusa’s Curse

Mary Ann Bernal
Independently Published (2025)
ISBN: 979-8343871173
Reviewed by Rachel Dehning for Reader Views (05/2025)

AnaRose and Medusa’s Curse by Mary Ann Bernal is the third installment in the thrilling and action-packed series AnaRose Action and Adventure Novellas featuring Dr. AnaRose Preston, a museum curator of antiquities.  AnaRose and her assistant Jo tackle historical and under-the-radar mysteries that threaten to endanger society and challenge established views of historical and mythical events.

In Medusa’s Curse, AnaRose reunites with an unexpected ally as they try to rectify the mistake of selling a Medusa artifact to a wealthy gentleman. This gentleman may or may not possess the signs of being a calculated madman intent on taking over the world by harnessing the powers of the Greek mythological figure, Medusa, whose eyes were literally to die for.

AnaRose and her companions take on the wealthy man in a worldwide treasure hunt, racing the clock to locate the missing artifacts and key pieces before time runs out, and there might likely be more decorative stone statues than the overall population. AnaRose relies on her street smarts and intelligence to navigate barriers and figure out ways to work through them.  Still, she will need additional support from her colleagues near, far, and in unexpected locations to outsmart this man, possessing resources and skills that rival or even surpass their own.

Being the third installment in a series, the story can stand alone since the main elements focus primarily on the adventure; however, to gain the greatest understanding of the plot with the foreknowledge of AnaRose and the characters’ backgrounds, readers should consult the previous titles beforehand. Similar to earlier adventures in the series, Medusa’s Curse is a bite-sized adventure that is a sure pick-me-up for any day and an easy reread in the future. The writing is exceptional and causes the pages to fly, making it hard to stop – the adventure begins immediately and takes the reader through to the last page.

This story complements other popular treasure-hunting media, with films such as National Treasure and The Da Vinci Code and books such as The Inheritance Games, Book Scavenger, Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, and 39 Clues. Mary Ann Bernal’s AnaRose and Medusa’s Curse is a clean read, without compromising action, adventure, and enjoyment. This story, along with the series, is a great option and one example of a strong female-empowered hero who uses her wits, smarts, and resources to (literally) save the world without having to rely on her looks. The possibilities are endless for Dr. AnaRose Preston!  

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Book Spotlight: Death of a Princess by R.N. Morris

 

Summer 1880.

Lipetsk, a spa town in Russia.

The elderly and cantankerous Princess Belskaya suffers a violent reaction while taking a mud bath at the famous Lipetsk Sanatorium. Soon after, she dies.

Dr Roldugin, the medical director of the sanatorium, is at a loss to explain the sudden and shocking death.

He points the finger at Anna Zhdanova, a medical assistant who was supervising the princess’s treatment.

Suspicion also falls on the princess’s nephew Belsky, who appears far from grief-stricken at his aunt’s death.

Meanwhile, investigating magistrate Pavel Pavlovich Virginsky arrives in Lipetsk from St Petersburg, seeking treatment after a nervous breakdown.

Against his better judgement, Virginsky is drawn in to the investigation. But is he getting closer to the truth or walking straight into a deadly trap?

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Roger (R.N) Morris is the author of 18 books, including a quartet of historical crime novels set in St Petersburg featuring Porfiry Petrovich, the investigating magistrate from Dostoevsky’s great novel Crime and Punishment. These were followed by the Silas Quinn series set in London in 1914. He has been shortlisted for the CWA Duncan Lawrie Gold Dagger and the CWA Historical Dagger.

A former advertising copywriter, Roger has written the libretto for an opera, modern retellings of Frankenstein and Macbeth for French school children. He’s also a scriptwriter for an award winning audio producer, working on true crime and history podcasts including The Curious History of your Home.

His work has been published in 16 countries.

Married with two grown-up children, Roger lives in Chichester where he keeps an eye out for seagulls.

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AnaRose and Medusa's Curse by Mary Ann Bernal - Readers' Favorite 5-star Review

Reviewed by Carol Thompson for Readers' Favorite

AnaRose and Medusa’s Curse by Mary Ann Bernal is an adventure novel that combines mystery, history, and mythology woven into a thrilling narrative. The story follows the protagonist, AnaRose, a dedicated curator at a museum, who embarks on a daring journey that pushes her to the limits of her courage and wit. The book opens with AnaRose racing against time and weather to make it to her museum, setting the stage for a narrative filled with vivid descriptions and fast-paced action. As she reflects on her ambitious project to merge a planetarium with the museum, her passion for astronomy and history shines through, making her character both relatable and inspirational.

Mary Ann Bernal skillfully introduces various characters and settings, from the bustling streets of Cairo to the tranquil beauty of a newly constructed planetarium. Her detailed descriptions bring each scene to life, from the chaotic energy of a city in the rain to the serene calm of a museum at dawn. The plot thickens with the introduction of a historical puzzle involving none other than Medusa’s Curse. AnaRose’s quest to uncover the truth behind the legend takes her on a journey through ancient sites, where she encounters allies and adversaries. Her determination and intellect shine as she navigates complex challenges and unravels centuries-old secrets. The seamless integration of historical artifacts and mythological tales with a modern-day adventure makes it particularly compelling. Bernal’s research is evident in the details and historical context she provides, making the story educational and entertaining. AnaRose and Medusa's Curse is a captivating read that offers a perfect blend of adventure, suspense, and historical intrigue. This novel will appeal to readers who enjoy strong female protagonists, well-crafted historical settings, and stories that blend the past with the present in a quest for truth. I highly recommend it.

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Mary Ann Bernal, a Mercy College alumna, is a versatile author whose works range from historical fiction to sci-fi and action novellas. Notable for her debut in “The Briton and the Dane” series, her recent works include “Crusader’s Path,” “Forgiving Nero,” and the “AnaRose” series. A staunch supporter of the US military, her advocacy efforts have been recognized on TV and in print. In Elkhorn, Nebraska, Mary Ann’s literary journey continues to captivate and inspire.

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New Release: AnaRose and Medusa’s Curse by Mary Ann Bernal - Live the Adventure of a Lifetime!

 

In the heart of Athens, an ancient curse is about to be unleashed…

Museum curator AnaRose Preston is in the midst of unveiling the newly renovated annex and its crown jewel—a state-of-the-art planetarium. But her routine is shattered by an urgent message from relic hunter Miles Bordel. Bordel, infamous for his ruthless methods, has unearthed Alexander the Great’s drinking cup, triggering a chain of events that could awaken an ancient curse.

Bordel’s discovery sets off alarm bells. He navigates the treacherous waters of the Siwa Oasis and the ruins of Ammon, where he encounters Alekos Chloros, the sinister leader of a terrorist faction known as The Macedonians. Chloros is on a relentless quest for the Medusa amulet, a legendary artifact with the power to petrify anyone who dares to look upon it. The discovery of Medusa relics by underwater archaeologists near Alonissos only heightens the urgency.

AnaRose and her assistant Jo are thrust into a world of hidden relics and dark secrets. From the bustling streets of Athens to the serene yet perilous waters of Alonissos, they navigate a labyrinth of danger above and below the sea. Their journey is fraught with peril—underwater battles, secret war rooms, and the ever-present threat of the amulet’s curse loom large.

With each chapter, AnaRose and Bordel edge closer to the truth, unraveling a conspiracy that spans continents and centuries. As they face their adversaries and confront their own pasts, they must stay one step ahead to prevent the amulet from falling into the wrong hands.

AnaRose and Medusa’s Curse is a pulse-pounding adventure that weaves history, mythology, and suspense into a gripping tale of intrigue. Join AnaRose as she battles the shadows of the past to secure a future free from ancient curses.

The wait is over. Dive into the adventure. Order AnaRose and Medusa’s Curse today!

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AnaRose and Pharaoh's Gold by Mary Ann Bernal: Winner of the 2025 Independent Press Award in the category of Novella

 

We are thrilled to announce that AnaRose and Pharaoh's Gold by Mary Ann Bernal has won the prestigious Independent Press Award 2025 in the category of Novella!

 In AnaRose and Pharaoh's Gold, Mary Ann Bernal takes readers on an unforgettable journey through time and mystery. AnaRose, a young archaeologist, stumbles upon an ancient artifact that holds the key to a long-lost treasure. As she unravels the secrets of Pharaoh's Gold, she faces danger, intrigue, and a race against time. Will AnaRose unlock the treasure's secrets before it's too late?

 Live the adventure and discover why this story has captured the hearts of readers and critics alike.

 

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About the Author

Mary Ann Bernal is a distinguished alumna of Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, NY, where she earned her degree in Business Administration. Her journey into the literary world reached a milestone with the 2009 publication of her debut novel in The Briton and the Dane series. Mary Ann’s repertoire extends beyond historical fiction, encompassing diverse genres, including a collection of contemporary short stories, a science fiction/fantasy novel, and thrilling action and adventure novellas.

 Her latest literary contributions include “Crusader’s Path,” a poignant redemption tale amidst the tumult of the First Crusade; “Forgiving Nero,” a compelling exploration of familial dynamics in Ancient Rome; and the “AnaRose” adventure series, chronicling the daring escapades of a museum curator turned relic hunter.

 A fervent advocate for the United States military since Operation Desert Storm, Mary Ann has actively participated in letter-writing campaigns and various support initiatives. Her dedication to the military community garnered attention on “The Morning Blend” show on KMTV, Omaha’s CBS affiliate, and an interview with the Omaha World-Herald. As a celebrated author, she has graced numerous reader blogs and promotional platforms with her presence. Mary Ann cherishes her life in Elkhorn, Nebraska, where she continues to inspire through her written works.

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Book Spotlight: The Dragon Tree by Julia Ibbotson

 

A haunting medieval time-slip (#2 in the Dr DuLac series, sequel to A Shape on the Air, but can be read as a stand-alone)

Echoes of the past resonate through time and disturb medievalist Dr Viv DuLac as she struggles with misfortune in the present. She and Rev Rory have escaped to the island of Madeira on a secondment from their posts, yet they are not to find peace – until they can solve the mystery of the shard of azulejo and the ancient ammonite. Viv’s search brings her into contact with two troubled women: a noblewoman shipwrecked on the island in the 14^th century and a rebellious nun at the island convent in the 16^th century. As Viv reaches out across the centuries, their lives become intertwined, and she must uncover the secrets of the ominous Dragon Tree in order to locate lost artefacts that can shape the future.

For fans of Barbara Erskine, Pamela Hartshorne, Susanna Kearsley, Christina Courtenay.

“The idea of being able to ‘feel’ what happened in the past is enticing … The sense of the island is really wonderful … Julia brings it to life evocatively.”

~ Joanna Barnden

 “Julia does an incredible job of setting up the idea of time-shift so that it’s believable and makes sense.”

~ book tour reviewer

“… an engaging and original time-slip novel that keeps the reader turning the pages…the characters are authentic and the mystery is neatly woven between the centuries … seamless time transitions …”

~ Melissa Morgan

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Julia Ibbotson is fascinated by the medieval world and the concept of time. She is the author of historical mysteries with a frisson of romance. Her books are evocative of time and place, well-researched and uplifting page-turners. Her current series focuses on early medieval time-slip/dual-time mysteries. Julia read English at Keele University, England, specialising in medieval language / literature / history, and has a PhD in socio-linguistics.

After a turbulent time in Ghana, West Africa, she became a school teacher, then a university academic and researcher. Her break as an author came soon after she joined the RNA’s New Writers’ Scheme in 2015, with a three-book deal from Lume Books for a trilogy (Drumbeats) set in Ghana in the 1960s. She has published five other books, including A Shape on the Air, an Anglo-Saxon timeslip mystery, and its two sequels The Dragon Tree and The Rune Stone.

Her work in progress is a new series of Anglo-Saxon mystery romances, beginning with Daughter of Mercia, where echoes of the past resonate across the centuries. Her books will appeal to fans of Barbara Erskine, Pamela Hartshorne, Susanna Kearsley, and Christina Courtenay. Her readers say: ‘Julia’s books captured my imagination’, ‘beautiful storytelling’, ‘evocative and well-paced storylines’, ‘brilliant and fascinating’ and ‘I just couldn’t put it down’.

Author Links:

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Coming ths Winter: AnaRose and Medusa's Curse by Mary Ann Bernal

 In the heart of Athens, an ancient curse is about to be unleashed…

Museum curator AnaRose Preston unveils the newly renovated annex and its crown jewel—a state-of-the-art planetarium. But her routine inspection is cut short when an urgent message from relic hunter Miles Bordel beckons her to Athens. Bordel, notorious for his unscrupulous methods, has unearthed Alexander the Great’s drinking cup, setting off a chain of events that could resurrect an ancient curse.

As Bordel navigates the treacherous waters of the Siwa Oasis and the ruins of Ammon, he crosses paths with Alekos Chloros, the cunning leader of a terrorist faction known as The Macedonians. Chloros seeks the Medusa amulet, a legendary artifact with the power to petrify those who dare gaze upon it. With the discovery of Medusa relics by underwater archaeologists near Alonissos, the race to secure the amulet intensifies.

AnaRose and her assistant Jo plunge into a world of hidden relics and dark secrets. From the bustling streets of Athens to the serene waters of Alonissos, they navigate through treacherous terrain above and below the sea. Their journey is perilous, as they encounter underwater battles, secret war rooms, and the ever-looming threat of the amulet’s curse.

With each chapter, AnaRose and Bordel inch closer to the truth, unraveling a conspiracy that spans continents and centuries. As they confront their adversaries and their own pasts, they must stay one step ahead to prevent the amulet from falling into the wrong hands.

AnaRose and Medusa’s Curse is a thrilling adventure that weaves history, mythology, and suspense into a tapestry of intrigue. Join AnaRose as she confronts the past to secure a future free from the shadows of ancient curses.

 Don’t miss out on this thrilling adventure. Preorder AnaRose and Medusa’s Curse today!

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New release: AnaRose and Pharaoh's Gold by Mary Ann Bernal

 

A stolen relic. A ruthless cult. An ancient evil.

A priceless Egyptian artifact listed for auction on the black market sparks a deadly chase between museum curator and archaeologist AnaRose Preston and a fanatical ancient sect. The Cult of Apophis will stop at nothing to reclaim the relic housing the deity’s soul. AnaRose risks her life to prevent the secret society from unleashing hell on earth.

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Mary Ann Bernal attended Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY, where she received a degree in Business Administration; her literary aspirations were ultimately realized when the first book of The Briton and the Dane novels was published in 2009. In addition to writing historical fiction, Mary Ann has also authored a collection of contemporary short stories, a science fiction/fantasy novel, and action and adventure novellas.

Her recent work includes Crusader’s Path, a redemption story set against the backdrop of the First Crusade; Forgiving Nero, a novel of Ancient Rome that explores the complex relationship between the emperor and his mother; and the AnaRose novellas, which follows the adventures of a museum curator and relic hunter thwarting black marketeers.

Since Operation Desert Storm, Mary Ann has been a passionate supporter of the United States military, having been involved with letter-writing campaigns and other support programs. She appeared on The Morning Blend television show hosted by KMTV, the CBS television affiliate in Omaha, and was interviewed by the Omaha World-Herald for her volunteer work. She has been a featured author on various reader blogs and promotional sites. Mary Ann currently resides in Elkhorn, Nebraska.

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Book Spotlight: Drumbeats by Julia Ibbotson

 

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It’s 1965, and 18 year old Jess escapes her stifling English home for a gap year in Ghana, West Africa. But it’s a time of political turbulence across the region. Fighting to keep her young love who waits back in England, she’s thrown into the physical and emotional dangers of civil war, tragedy and the conflict of a disturbing new relationship. And why do the drumbeats haunt her dreams?

This is a rite of passage story which takes the reader hand in hand with Jess on her journey towards the complexities and mysteries of a disconcerting adult world.

This is the first novel in the acclaimed Drumbeats trilogy: Drumbeats, Walking in the Rain, Finding Jess.

For fans of Dinah Jefferies, Kate Morton, Rachel Hore, Jenny Ashcroft

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Julia Ibbotson

Award-winning author Julia Ibbotson herself spent an exciting time in Ghana, West Africa, teaching and nursing (like Jess in her books), and always vowed to write about the country and its past. And so, the Drumbeats Trilogy was born. She’s also fascinated by history, especially by the medieval world, and concepts of time travel, and has written haunting time-slips of romance and mystery partly set in the Anglo-Saxon period.

She studied English at Keele University, England, specialising in medieval language, literature, and history, and has a PhD in linguistics. She wrote her first novel at age ten, but became a school teacher, then university lecturer and researcher. Her love of writing never left her and to date she’s written nine books, with a tenth on the way.

Julia is a member of the Romantic Novelists Association, Society of Authors, and the Historical Novel Society.

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