After reading THE NINTH ORPHAN (The Orphan Trilogy, #1), Amazon reviewer Daniel Sinclair Pearson has a warning for readers: “Reading this novel is like opening Pandora’s Box and discovering the Matrix inside it.”

Pearson calls the conspiracy thriller novel “groundbreaking” and talks of “terrifying secrets and horrendous political facts” that are “much stranger than any fiction.”

Here’s an excerpt from his review:

Warning, reading this novel is like opening Pandora’s Box and discovering the Matrix inside it. There are some extremely dangerous global conspiracies and radical ideas put forth in this book, and there are no known antidotes for exposing the thinking mind to the potent light of truth.

This is a unique story, a fast paced thriller spy novel that is unlike any other spy novel that you have ever read before.

If you are not psychologically prepared to handle the disturbing type of information that is revealed in this groundbreaking new novel, then please don’t read the Ninth Orphan series. The entire cast of fully developed intelligent, extremely complex characters will simultaneously both thrill and horrify you.

This is a work of fiction, however, this superbly crafted spy novel is a fantastic read and at least 90% of the conspiracy theories cleverly woven into its brilliant plot are actually based on well documented facts.

 

To read the full review, and others, of The Ninth Orphan go to: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0056I4FKC

 

Happy reading! –Lance & James

 

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BOOK REVIEW

Depression Carpenter – by Java Davis

The publisher describes this book as “A Road Trip through the Gulf States during The Great Depression.”

The storyline:

A young man, Jackson “Jake” Ferry, born into a privileged New York family, loses them in a car accident. Young and wealthy, he needs to justify his existence during The Great Depression. He is skilled in carpentry and drives around the Gulf of Mexico, working on building projects with his peculiar friend and partner from Florida, Chin, who has cheerfully abandoned his family in favor of an adventure. Together, they travel an amazing road trip, helping poor folks along the way, repairing their homes and their lives.Eventually, Jake lands in Galveston, where he stays to help rebuild the island after their first Great Flood, building an inter-racial school for the island’s orphans.The road trip comes to an end in with Jake back in New York City, an older and wiser man with an internal compass to guide his path.

 

My review:

This is a must-read!

Of DEPRESSION CARPENTER, the author says, “It’s a journey I wish I could have taken, and I’m pleased to share it with others.” Having read this journey of self discovery, this reviewer can totally relate to those sentiments.

Nostalgic, beautifully written and totally believable, this is (recent) historical fiction at its best. It’s high concept, too…a road trip like none other: a veritable ride through the Great Depression.

For those who enjoy adventure and a darned good tale, this is a must-read! A worthy five stars. –Lance

 

To purchase Depression Carpenter via Amazon go to:

http://www.amazon.com/Depression-Carpenter-Java-Davis-ebook/dp/B004Y5NGAI/

 

Happy reading!

 

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The Hindi (and other ‘native’ Indian languages) translation rights to all our published fiction and non-fiction book titles are now available to Indian publishers.

We are represented for these rights by Indian literary agency TranslationPanacea, of Pune. Any publishers interested in acquiring the Hindi or other Indian translation rights to any of our books should contact Vidula Tokekar at TranslationPanacea – email: translation@panaceabpo.co.in

Most of our eight book titles have been regular visitors to Amazon’s bestseller lists. These titles include our conspiracy thriller series THE ORPHAN TRILOGY, our historical adventure series THE WORLD DUOLOGY and our first non-fiction book, the recently published THE ORPHAN CONSPIRACIES.

  

Book titles cover a variety of genres.

All these titles have been published on Amazon as Kindle ebooks and have been well reviewed, and two – THE NINTH ORPHAN and FIJI: A NOVEL – are also available via Amazon as trade paperbacks.

Both these novels are in development as feature films.

We are now represented for translation rights in Japan (Motovun Co. Ltd.), Turkey (Akcali Ajans), China (Chengdu Rightol Media), Russia (Nova Littera Ltd.) and Korea (KL Management / Korea Literary Management), as well as in India (TranslationPanacea).

Publishers interested in securing rights for our books in India, or indeed in any of the above-mentioned markets, are invited to contact the appropriate literary agencies.

We also welcome enquiries from literary agents interested in representing us for the foreign translation rights for our books in other markets.

Interested parties can email us at: sterlinggatebooks@gmail.com

For more about ourselves and our books go to our Amazon page at:

 

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After recently registering its 50th Five-Star review on Amazon, our conspiracy thriller THE NINTH ORPHAN (The Orphan Trilogy, #1) has received one of its best reviews to date.

The review, by Rave Reviews Book Club mover-and-shaker Nonnie Jules, has appeared on the Rave Reviews by Nonnie Jules blog at http://ravereviewsbynonniejules.wordpress.com/nonnies-blog-reviews/

Here’s the review, as it appears on Ms Jules’ blog, unabbridged:

Rave Reviews by Nonnie Jules

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6/6/14 – THE NINTH ORPHAN

5*****Star Rated!!!!

OK, so when I was asked to review this book, I looked at the title and said to myself jokingly, “I don’t have time to read a book about an orphan.” When I SAW the cover of this book, I said to myself, “An orphan with a gun? OK, I seriously don’t want to read it now.” But, in my world, your word is golden…I said I would review, and so I was going to! What I’m about to say next, is why you should never judge a book by it’s cover OR it’s title: “CAN I GIVE IT TEN STARS?!!!!” THAT’S HOW GOOD THIS BOOK IS!

You know, it’s getting extremely common to see some reviewers write “It hooked me from page one,” and since that very common line is annoying to me, I won’t say it (but I am thinking it!). I found myself reading this book in the shower (among other places in “that” room that I’m too much of a lady to say), any place I had to sit and wait (think doctor’s office, in the car waiting for kids, etc.), at the dinner table (to the chagrin of my family), and even in the dark of night when I should have been trying to get some sleep (which by the way, I never get but I’m so thankful for the white back-light on my Samsung Galaxy tab because it was blinding bright, and it kept me awake!). THIS book should be turned into a movie, and if it ever is, I will be the first in line to see it! IT…WAS…SO…GOOD! And the writing was STELLAR as was the editing! You all know how those two things make me the happiest Lion in the jungle.

These authors were so good at crafting a perfect story and a perfect storm…creating characters and events that were so intriguing and thrilling, I was literally smiling at the really crafty parts where The Ninth Orphan (Sebastian), continually eluded capture from his former “family” at the Omega Agency. “Nine,” as he was called, was born in a laboratory along with 22 other super-human forms..all referred to by the number of the order of their birth. What captivated me the most, was the chameleon effect that the authors gave to Nine and his fellow orphans. The descriptions were so well depicted, I pictured Nine in each role he turned himself into while on the run. If I say anymore, I’ll be giving it all away, so let me end with this…YOU WANT A REALLLLLLLY GOOD BOOK, run get THE NINTH ORPHAN !

PLEASE! You won’t be disappointed!

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THE NINTH ORPHAN is available as a trade paperback and Kindle ebook via Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0056I4FKC

Happy reading! –Lance & James

 

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Our top rating conspiracy thriller novel THE NINTH ORPHAN (The Orphan Trilogy, #1) has achieved another milestone, registering its 50th Five-Star review on Amazon.

Book reviewer Johnny April says “The Ninth Orphan is packed with suspense, romance, and memorable characters.”

Here’s the review in full:

 

Great Action, Suspense, and Memorable Characters    -June 1, 2014

 

In the Ninth Orphan, we meet Nine, who is actually named Sebastian, as he is trying to escape from The Omega Agency, a covert spy agency that recruits orphans to do their dirty work. Since he just can’t leave, he is tracked by his mentor, Kentbridge, and another spy named 17. All the spies in the agency are named by numbers instead of their names.

Much of the story is the chase as Nine is trying to elude members of the covert agency. He has martial arts skills and is a master of disguise. There are some great fight and chase scenes along with some memorable moments aboard a train. That, along with a great romance with Isabella kept the story moving along for me at a fast pace.

What I like the most about this story is that there are some TV shows that also work since this is based on a conspiracy theory. If you’re a fan of the hit series Nikita, then you should also enjoy this book. As for me, I not only enjoy Nikita but I also like the South Korean dramas that also work off conspiracy theories such as IRIS, IRIS 2, and Athena, Goddess of War.

The Ninth Orphan is packed with suspense, romance, and memorable characters. I’m happy to give it five stars.

 

 

For more Amazon reviews of THE NINTH ORPHAN go to: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0056I4FKC

 

Happy reading! –Lance & James

 

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Publishers and literary agents may be interested to know that foreign language translation rights are available for Sterling Gate Books’ top rating fiction and non-fiction books.

Most of our eight book titles have been regular visitors to Amazon’s bestseller lists. These titles include our conspiracy thriller series THE ORPHAN TRILOGY, our historical adventure series THE WORLD DUOLOGY and our first (recently released) non-fiction book THE ORPHAN CONSPIRACIES.

All have been published on Amazon as Kindle ebooks; two (THE NINTH ORPHAN and FIJI: A NOVEL) are also available as trade paperbacks; and all have been well reviewed.

While James and I will be retaining the English language rights, we do seek representation for the foreign translation rights for our books in markets throughout the world. Interested literary and rights agents (and publishers) can email us at sterlinggatebooks@gmail.com

We are now represented for translation rights in Japan, Turkey, China, Russia and Korea.

Publishers interested in securing rights for our books in the above-mentioned markets are invited to contact the following literary agents:

Japan:           Mari Koga, of Motovun Co. Ltd., Tokyo – koga_motovun@mbd.ocn.ne.jp

Turkey:          Atilla Izgi Turgut, of Akcali Ajans, Instanbul – atilla@akcalicopyright.com

China:            Mina Liu, of Chengdu Rightol Media, Chengdu – mina@rightol.cn

Russia:           Sergei Cheredov, of Nova Littera Ltd., Moscow – pravaru@gmail.com

Korea:            Joseph Lee, of KL Management/Korean Literary Management, Seoul – josephlee705@gmail.com

 

Our eight titles (published between 2011 and 2014) are listed below:

 

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Happy reading! Lance & James

 

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In the latest Amazon review for THE ORPHAN CONSPIRACIES: 29 Conspiracy Theories from The Orphan Trilogy, Connecticut reviewer ‘Cyrano1db’ describes it as an eye-opener and refers to lessons “we” (Americans) should have learned.

Here’s the review (unabridged):

If you were born in the ’20’s, 30’s of even 40’s you know that the country in which we were brought up no longer exists. We should have learned our lesson from the findings of the Vietnam war, but we were hyped up again by our leaders by constant warnings about Iraq’s “Weapons of Mass Destruction.” George W. Bush stole a presidential election (with the help of the Supreme Court) and proceeded to trample the Constitution. Obama promised correction but has not only continued the Bush mess, but has almost eliminated the middle class in America and continues to spy on all citizens. A walk through these 29 Conspiracy Theories is the eye opener we all need. The book is a terrific read, but more importantly, it starts one to thinking (and wondering). It’s a page-turner you won’t be able to put down.

 

The Orphan Conspiracies: 29 Conspiracy Theories from The Orphan Trilogy is available via Amazon at: http://www.amazon.com/The-Orphan-Conspiracies-Conspiracy-Theories-ebook/dp/B00J4MPFT6/

The Orphan Conspiracies: 29 Conspiracy Theories from The Orphan Trilogy

Happy Reading! –Lance & James

 

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The Korean translation rights to all our published books (fiction and non-fiction) are now available.

We are represented by South Korean literary agency KL Management / Korean Literary Management, of Seoul. Any publishers interested in acquiring the Korean translation rights to any of our books should contact Joseph Lee at KL Management – email: josephlee705@gmail.com

 

Our eight titles (published between 2011 and 2014) are all available on Amazon as Kindle ebooks and are listed below:

 

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Happy reading! Lance & James

 

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The Russian translation rights to all our published books (fiction and non-fiction) are now available.

We are represented by Russian literary agency Nova Littera Ltd., of Moscow. Any publishers interested in acquiring the Russian translation rights to any of our books should contact Sergei Cheredov at Nova Littera – email: pravaru@gmail.com

 

Our eight titles (published between 2011 and 2014) are all available on Amazon as Kindle ebooks and are listed below:

 

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Happy reading! Lance & James

 

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Our historical adventure Fiji: A Novel (The World Duology, #2) has made one of TravelersToday.com’s lists of ‘Top 10 Books to Read While Traveling,’ keeping company with novels by the likes of Dan Brown and Stieg Larsson.

The list concerned is ‘Location and history-based books for travelers.’

Writing for Travelers Today, columnist Althea Serad says:

Books to read while traveling is not considered most searched or much of a concern for many when it comes to trips. After all, it is the destination travelers are after during a journey. However, the type of books to read while traveling can determine the amount of enjoyment a traveler’s experiences during a long haul ride.

“A trip to a foreign location can also be enhanced by reading a book set on that destination. Fiction or non-fiction, set in the past or present day, books to read while traveling will instill in a traveler that extra information which will ultimately create a great travel experience.”

As at today, May 14, Fiji: A Novel comes in at No. 9 on the list – one place ahead of Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code.

Commenting on Fiji, Ms Serad says:

This book is spellbinding novel of adventure, cultural misunderstandings, religious conflict and sexual tension set in one of the most exotic and isolated places on earth, according to Goodreads.

It’s in this hostile environment that an innocent young Englishwoman and a worldly American adventurer find themselves.

This book was written by father-and-son writing team Lance & James Morcan (authors of The Ninth Orphan), Fiji is an historical adventure-romance published by Sterling Gate Books. A feature film adaptation of Fiji is currently being developed…

Topping TravelersToday.com’s list is Kilingiri, a family saga by Janna Gray.

The Top 10 books, in order, are:

1.   Kilingiri – by Janna Gray

2.   Sleeping People Lie – by Jae De Wylde

3.   Eat, Pray, Love – by Elizabeth Gilbert

4.   The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo – by Stieg Larsson

5.   Blue Coyote Motel by Dianne Harman

6.   The Girl Who Played with Fire – by Stieg Larsson

7.   Shantaram – by Gregory David Roberts

8.   Anonymity – by Amber Lea Easton

9.   Fiji: A Novel – by Lance & James Morcan

10. The Da Vinci Code – by Dan Brown

 

To view all books on the list go to: http://www.travelerstoday.com/articles/9566/20140421/books-read-traveling-top-10-location-history-based-travelers.htm

The article ends with a final comment from Ms Serad:

Books to read while travelling may not be as picturesque as the travel destination itself, but seeing the place where a much-loved character from a book is set makes a travel experience that much more enticing.

We couldn’t agree more. Happy reading! –Lance & James

 

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