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Monday, March 25, 2019

Blog Tour & Giveaway ~ DELILAH DIRK Series by Tony Cliff

Title: DELILAH DIRK AND THE TURKISH LIEUTENANT (Delilah Dirk #1)

Author: Tony Cliff

Pub. Date: August 27, 2013

Publisher: First Second

Formats: Paperback, eBook

Pages: 176

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N, iBooks, TBD

Lovable ne'er-do-well Delilah Dirk has travelled to Japan, Indonesia, France, and even the New World. Using the skills she's picked up on the way, Delilah's adventures continue as she plots to rob a rich and corrupt Sultan in Constantinople. With the aid of her flying boat and her newfound friend, Selim, she evades the Sultan's guards, leaves angry pirates in the dust, and fights her way through the countryside. For Delilah, one adventure leads to the next in this thrilling and funny installment in her exciting life.

A little bit Tintin, a little bit Indiana Jones, Delilah Dirk is a great pick for any reader looking for a smart and foolhardy heroine... and globetrotting adventures.

Title: DELILAH DIRK AND THE KINGS SHILLING (Delilah Dirk #2)

Author: Tony Cliff

Pub. Date: March 8, 2016

Publisher: First Second

Pages: 272

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N, iBooks, TBD

Globetrotting troublemaker Delilah Dirk and her loyal friend Selim are just minding their own business, peacefully raiding castles and traipsing across enemy lines, when they attract the unwanted attention of the English Army. Before they know it, Delilah and Selim have gotten themselves accused of espionage against the British crown!

Delilah will do whatever it takes to clear her good name, be it sneaking, skirmishing, or even sword fighting... But can she bring herself to wear a pretty dress and have a nice cup of tea with her mother? Delilah Dirk may be defeated at last. By tulle...in Tony Cliff's Delilah Dirk and the King's Shilling.

Title: DELILAH DIRK AND THE PILLARS OF HERCULES (Delilah Dirk #3)

Author: Tony Cliff

Pub. Date: August 7, 2018

Publisher: First Second

Formats: Hardcover, eBook

Having survived a close shave in England, where she was falsely accused of spying for the French, Delilah has set out with her companion Selim for more agreeable adventures in central Asia. But when she stumbles on an artifact that may be a clue about the location of the legendary third pillar of Hercules, Delilah and Selim are drawn back to Europe on an Indiana-Jones-style archeological caper that pits her against a ruthless enemy . . . and forces her to team up with the most unlikely partner of all time: her sworn enemy, Jason Merrick, the man who framed her for espionage!

From vast forgotten underground cities to an elaborate and shocking double-cross, Delilah Dirk and the Pillars of Hercules brings all the drama and excitement that fans of the series crave.

About Tony

Tony Cliff – a life-long resident of Vancouver, British Columbia – began his comics work as a contributor to the Flight series of anthologies. His first major published work, Delilah Dirk and the Turkish Lieutenant, is a NYT Bestseller, a Publishers' Weekly Best of 2013, and was nominated for Eisner, Shuster, and Harvey awards. Delilah Dirk and the Third Pillar of Hercules will be the third book in the series, following 2016's similarly well-received The King's Shilling. He is strongly opposed to bios that conclude with one quirky attempt at humour.

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Giveaway Details

3 lucky winners will win all 3 books in the DELILAH DIRK Series, US Only.

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Tour Schedule

Week One

3/8/2019- Character Madness and Musings- Interview

Week Two

3/11/2019- Eli to the nth- Review

3/12/2019- Lifestyle Of Me- Review

3/13/2019- Novel Novice- Review

3/14/2019- A Dream Within A Dream- Excerpt

3/15/2019- The Layaway Dragon- Review

Week Three

3/18/2019- Smada's Book Smack- Review

3/19/2019- BookHounds YA- Excerpt

3/20/2019- Adventures Thru Wonderland- Review

3/21/2019- Christen Krumm, Writer- Review

3/22/2019- Bibliobibuli YA- Interview

Week Four

3/25/2019- Kelly P's Blog- Excerpt

3/26/2019- Hauntedbybooks- Review

3/27/2019- Lone Tree Reviews- Excerpt

3/28/2019- Twirling Book Princess- Excerpt

3/29/2019- Lisa-Queen of Random- Spotlight

Book Blitz & Giveaway ~ Father of Contention by Lanie Mores

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Science Fiction and Fantasy, Paranormal Romance

Date Published: April 9, 2018

Publisher: Tellwell Talent

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There was only ever meant to be one Creator.

In 1972, German scientist Renner Scholz travels to Barbora Bay, Washington where he meets the love of his life, Milena Nowak. Only believing in things proven by science, he becomes obsessed with determining the underlying genetic basis of Milena’s psychic gift.

Stumbling upon an occult ritual, Renner is connected to the spiritual realm where he discovers an unrivaled power that fuels supernatural abilities. But, the answers he’s been searching for come at a cost—his soul.

Driven by new darkness that resides within him, Renner has a breakthrough in his research—able to genetically produce psychic abilities in humans. Milena helplessly watches as her husband becomes deceptive, volatile and both physically and mentally more powerful. Can Milena save Renner from this evil presence? Or will she become an unwilling participant in his next experiment—one of the darkest kinds?

Excerpt

Renner was wracked with an emotion he hadn’t experienced in a while—guilt. The sensation was pushing past a barrier, fighting for him to notice.

How could he have done that to Milena? He loved her. She was his wife. His beloved. He hadn’t meant to explode, lose control of himself, and even now was having trouble remembering all that had happened, parts of his memory missing. But he knew he had hurt her. Her blood had stained his knuckles.

Of course, his day had already been going badly. There was that.

First, catching Paul rummaging through his lab files. Problem number one.

The second problem—the catalyst to his fury—was the interrogation by his boss and the policemen. Renner felt he handled himself well, shirking suspicion from his shoulders. But, the meeting rattled him.

Renner couldn’t manage to calm down after that, unable to focus on his work, his mind completely distracted by Paul’s betrayal and the pending investigation. He ducked out early, wanting to go home and plan a way to get Paul off of his back. Just needing a drink to settle his nerves. A few minutes to himself. But, Milena just wouldn’t leave him alone.

She provoked you. It’s all her fault.

What the voice said was true. Stuck her nose in where it didn’t belong. Pressing and pressing. Problem number three. And hadn’t he asked her nicely to give him some space? If she had just listened, none of this would have happened. But, had she deserved what he had done to her?

Yes, she did deserve it. You did what you had to do. She was going to leave you.

But, he had reacted as his biological father would have. Where had that anger, that violence, come from? Never in a million years would he have thought he was capable of that depth of aggression. Milena was helpless against his fury.

I love her, he thought. I honestly do. How could I do that to her?

Would it have been better if you let her go? You need her, remember? She can’t leave. Not now, not ever.

It was true. He could never live without her. And he also needed her for his research. She was essential to his plans, and even though up until now he had gained her compliance through his elaborate ruse to fake her illness, he would not have to trick her anymore. Everything was much easier this way.

Slowly, his guilt—assuaged by the voice in his mind—abated, and his focus on the prize returned. The timing was actually opportune; did Milena’s last set of blood tests not tell him so? All of his preparations were leading to this point. She was finally ready.

It is time.

About the Author

Lanie Mores resides in Ontario with her family, although she enjoys traveling to alternate realities through reading, binge-watching Netflix or playing video games.

She has worn many hats throughout her life: cashier, medical records secretary, psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, personal trainer, mom and now author.

Inspired to write by Stephen King, Diana Gabaldon, Jean M. Auel, and Margaret Atwood, Lanie works diligently to complete her four-part FATHER OF CONTENTION series.

With her writing, Lanie hopes to inspire her readers to think and live outside the box, to be courageous in following their own passions, and live a life of purpose.

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