ONCE UPON A SCANDAL by Julie LeMense – Regency Romance/Historical Romance
A fresh twisty regency plot, romantic intrigue and closes brushes with clandestine disasters --- a classy and scandalous entertaining read!
Spoils of Olympus II: World on Fire by Christian Kachel – Historical Fiction/War & Military/Post-Alexandrian Greece
“A master tactician and student of war, Kachel brings history to life - upfront and personal- an engaging foray into the chaotic aftermath of Alexander the Great.”
The Spider and the Stone: A Novel of Scotland’s Black Douglas by Glen Craney – Historical Fiction/Scottish War of Independence
Cinematically enthralling and historically compelling, Glen Craney’s "The Spider and the Stone" is a must read for lovers of James Douglas, the fight for Scottish Independence, Braveheart, or Robert the Bruce.
Thieving Forest by Martha Conway – Women’s Historical Fiction
A tale of self-discovery, personal growth, romance, family ties, loyalty a stunning portrayal set in 1806 Ohio - a gripping tale of survival young women orphaned.
A River Divides by Michael J. Roueche – Historical Fiction/Civil War
Rich in detail and exceptional in development, A River Divides is Michael Roueche’s second novel focused on a few characters whose lives are inextricably challenged and changed by the political upheaval of the Civil War.
St Louis Affair: The Adventures of Herbert Falken by Michael Scheffel – Historical Thriller/Detective
When heinous murders tarnish 1899 St. Louis, who are you going to call? None other than Inquiry Agent, Herbert Falken!
HISTORICAL FICTION Post-1750s – 2016 GOETHE Awards SHORT LIST
The following Semi-Finalists titles will compete for the FIRST IN CATEGORY Positions and Book Awards Packages in the 2016 Goethe Book Awards.
Robbing the Pillars by Kalen Vaughan Johnson – Historical Fiction
A sweeping look at personal idealism and autonomy pitted against the forces of greed and manipulation --an emotive family saga solidly rooted in the American dream.
Five Guns Blazing: A Pirate Novel by Emma Rose Millar and Kevin Allen – Historical Romance
A dark, rich, historical 18th-century tale that weaves real pirates into a fictional story with many unexpected twists and turns.
Uzumati: The Tale of the Yosemite by Edmond G. Addeo – Historical Fiction
Heartbreaking and beautiful - Readers will find it a struggle to choose a side, and in the end, witness a breathtaking conclusion of betrayal and political treachery.