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Featuring the works of Stephen Hupp. Available through Amazon. Contact the author at stephenlhupp@gmail.com.
Featuring the works of Stephen Hupp. Available through Amazon. Contact the author at stephenlhupp@gmail.com.
Stephen Hupp's new novel Singer in Many Voices tells the story of a talented and beautiful woman trying to hide in a world of human like beings to avoid capture by its cruel rulers bent on exploiting her talent for languages,
Desiree Stewart is a gifted linguist with a natural talent for learning languages. She also sings in bars and nightclubs. Unknown forces transport Desiree to Tir, the world of the Clanntirians. Beings very similar to humans. The Bolands, a family of tavern keepers, take her in. Desiree uses her skills to learn the Clanntirian language to fit into this new world. However, all understand that the rulers of Tir, the Leadership, may discover Desiree's secret. They possess plans to colonize and exploit nearby planets for economic gain. Desiree's skill in learning languages would be a valuable asset as the Clanntirians encounter other beings. The members of the Leadership are willing to kill to achieve their goals.
Faust comes from a wealthy family with a long record of public service. When a pandemic breaks out, all expect him to take the lead in combating the disease. However, Faust is tired of dealing with such disasters while others stand on the sidelines. He wonders if he has wasted his life and missed out on its pleasures. In a fit of rage, he calls out the devil's name. Mephistopheles then appears with a deal in hand. Faust can experience the pleasures of youth in exchange for his soul. Despairing with his life, Faust accepts the bargain. Available at Amazon
Amy Clark leads a routine, anonymous life. Orphaned, she manages to scrape by working at a hotel in a large city. One day, she begins to receive messages intended for someone named Nicole Silsbury. Over time, Amy's bills and personal documentation bear the name of this woman. Friends and coworkers call her Nikki. Amy assumes Nicole's identity. She also discovers that Nicole possess a rather checkered past. Amy now must adjust to a new life and dealing with a variety of unknown people. Available at Amazon.
The period January 2020 to January 2021 proved tumultuous for humanity, with pandemic, volatile political climate, and calls for social justice. Thirteen Months presents how all this affected the lives of a diverse group of men an women. Characters from the author's earlier books reappear in this story. We see how they manage to survive extraordinary circumstances. Available
The three most important events in international motorsports frequently occur on the Sunday of the American Memorial Day holiday. These are the Grand Prix of Monaco, the Indianapolis Five Hundred, and a Six Hundred Mile race at Charlotte, North Carolina. On a Sunday in May presents three stories based on these. Readers will find on track action and glimpses into the private lives of the competitors. The book is a sequel to the author's first racing novel Born to the Breed. Available at Amazon
Marty Dodd belongs to the fourth generation of a successful facing family. Possessing all the talent of the living legend Grandfather Karl, Marty looks forward to a successful career in NASCAR. However, parents Doug and Andrea have other plans. They want to see their daughter pursue a life outside racing. Available at Amazon
Kat Tiffin and Erin Wells (Daughter of the Valley) appear in this second novel set in Mid Ohio Valley. They now investigate the legend of the Mothman. Over half a century after appearing in Point Pleasant, Mothman comes to the Collinsburg, Two Rivers area. Kat and Erin are joined by their new friend Jenny Jordan in the effort to learn who Mothman is and why he is here. Available at Amazon Below is a video of the author reading an excerpt from the book.
The ghost of Virginia Llewellyn haunts the Ohio Valley town of Collinsburg. She is the center of an infamous folk tale that frames the girl as a vile person who met an early death. Virginia approaches Dr. Kat Tiffin, history teacher at Collinsburg College, and tries to convince her that the story is untrue. Kat decides to investigate the story, and enlists the assistance of two student in the project. However, Kat is unaware that Virginia has ulterior motives. A descendant, the powerful head of a notorious mining company, plans to visit Collinsburg, and Virginia has plans for him. Available at Amazon
Toby Eckard, Danny Fox and Lucy Wilson follow distinctive spiritual practices. The warlock, Lakota Sioux holy man, and voodoo priestess come from families that practice their traditions for generations. However, they are unique in one aspect. While their kinfolk believe in magic, the three people can actually perform magic. On multiple occasions, their powers put them in harm's way to get people out of trouble. It also earns the trio the envy of family members. They remain unaware of the others existence until holy objects are stolen from their homes on the same evening. They then join forces to make a hazardous cross-country journey to recover the objects. Available at Amazon.
Leo Ganas controlled vice in Wheeling, West Virginia during the early and middle twentieth century. In poor health, he wants to tell the story of his life. Ganas approached Professor Eugene Sanborn to write his biography. Sanborn reluctantly agrees, and the pair begin a series of interviews in which Leo bares the sorted details of his life. Available at Amazon. The following is the author reading from the book.
Professor is a respected teacher and author at a community college in the Mid-Ohio Valley. He also has the reputation as a notorious womanizer with little respect for past and present partners. After dropping a manager of a home improvement store, he seeks another lover. Professor chooses to pursue a Reporter at a local television station. Available through Amazon.