Smashwords Offer

Britannia Unleashed

I’m very pleased to announce a very special deal on my novel, Britannia Unleashed. With the coupon code EC4V9 applied at checkout, the ebook version of the story is available for just $0.99. I hope this is a nice little tempter for any of you out there that uses the Smashwords service.

Here: Britannia Unleashed

Evil will come and champions will fall, but Britannia shall reign eternal.

Every world has its heroes, and every hero has tales to tell. Britannia, Queen Victoria’s realm, is not the least of these, for its many heroes are varied and inextricably linked. If but one falters, then others might follow.

In a Victorian world off-kilter with our reality, a malevolent entity and an incarnation of past evil seek to overpower Britannia and its weakened queen. The disenchanted Sir Belvedere Magnanimous Wainthrop, the Lion of Britannia, will brave time and space to battle this unholy alliance and return glory to the empire. Others shall follow his lead, and destiny will test every ounce of their courage and resolve.

From a Himalayan Shangri-La to a subterranean London and the corridors of Buckingham Palace itself, this disparate group of individuals will battle the odds and come together to make the ultimate sacrifice. But will it be enough?

Thank you for reading

Richard

Author: Richard M. Ankers

Britannia Unleashed

Featuring “Britannia Unleashed” by Richard M. Ankers

A very big thank you, as always, to the wonderful Barbara Leonhard for featuring my book, Britannia Unleashed, on her website. I hope you get a chance to take a peek and also at the other fantastic authors she helps to promote.

Yours Sincerely

and thank you

Richard

Author: Richard M. Ankers

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Rainy Days and Sun Rays

Roses and Wildflowers Latest Issue

A very big thank you to the wonderful people at Roses and Wildflowers, who, despite some terrible setbacks, have come back strong with a fantastic new issue, one I’m very proud to be a part of. I hope you get a chance to take a look.

Here is the link to my featured piece: Rainy Days and Sun Rays

As always, thank you for reading

Richard

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Featuring “Hunter Hunted” by Richard M. Ankers

What Is the Book About? Hunter Hunted is Book II in the Eternals Series. A world of darkness surrounds Jean and Princess Linka. The Nordic royalty – …
Featuring “Hunter Hunted” by Richard M. Ankers

Many thanks to the wonderful Barbara Leonhard for featuring my book, Hunter Hunted, Book Two in The Eternals Series, today.

I hope you get a chance to check out both it and Barbara’s Feed The Holy website. There’s lots of great stuff to read.

Thank you

Richard

Author: Richard M. Ankers

Britannia Unleashed – Special Offer

50% Off at Google Books

I’m very pleased to be able to offer a 50% discount code for copies of Britannia Unleashed purchased through Google Books.

Discount code: GYCGBH3EBVX4T

Or via this LINK

Evil will come and champions will fall, but Britannia shall reign eternal.

Available Now at Google Books: HERE

Thank you for reading

Richard

Author: Richard M. Ankers

The Eternals Collection: The Complete Series – Only $0.99

Limited Time Promotion

29th July 2024 – 7th August 2024

For a limited time, the three book complete ebook collection of The Eternals Saga.

Available now at all major electronic outlets including: Amazon, Apple, Kobo, Google Books and Barnes & Noble.

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All three books in ‘The Eternals’, a series of gothic fantasy novels by Richard M. Ankers, now in one volume!

The Eternals: Born to immortality, Jean is the last Eternal lord and one of the last inhabitants of a dying Earth. In the face of the perishing sun, some have accepted their fate; others are ready to fight for their future. When Jean’s bite takes the life of Princess Chantelle, of The New Europa Alliance, his life changes. Now, he’s a man on the run, falling in love and rediscovering his humanity. With the sun’s clock ticking, Jean tries to reconcile his sordid past… but instead stumbles into age-old conspiracies and beyond.

Hunter Hunted: As soon as Jean stands in the sun’s ruby light, he and Princess Linka are drawn into a world of darkness. Journeying deep beneath the Arctic ice, the two find sanctuary. But all is not right, and soon Jean must solve the mystery of who is manipulating him, and the deepening saga of his parents’ deaths. Once again aided by the increasingly manic Merryweather and the mysterious beauty that is Princess Aurora, it seems like all directions point to the legendary city of Hvit, surrounded by the cloying, lavender stench of death, and the never-ending quest for blood.

Into Eternity: Leaving the Arctic ice behind, Jean and the others must reconcile with both current and past deaths, as they close in on the Baltic home of the hated Duke Gorgon. Here, their enemies gather and confrontation is inevitable. Under Merryweather’s frustrating tutelage, Jean marches from one infuriating revelation to another, but as the lies unravel and the truth unfurls, he discovers the Britannian is not the fool he’s taken him for. And at the end of all things, as the sun dies and Shangri-La falls, Jean will know what it means to step into eternity.

Thank you for reading

Richard

Richard M. Ankers

Apple’s Bingeable Reads Sale

Hi Everyone!

I’m delighted to announce that Britannia Unleashed has been chosen to participate in ‘Apple’s Bingeable Reads Sale’ e-book promotion. From August 29th – September 5th, Britannia Unleashed can be purchased for just $0.99 / £0.99. I hope you enjoy.

Available HERE

Thank you for reading

Richard

Richard M. Ankers

Gears of Destiny Promotion!

Britannia Unleashed

I am very pleased to announce my latest novel, Britannia Unleashed, has been included in a collection of Steampunk writings titled Gears of Destiny. This collection incorporates fantastical stories from R.A. Fisher, M. J. Sewall and my good self. For one week only the Ebook will be on promotion at just $2.99 from a host of major outlets including Apple, Kindle and Nook. The offer runs from the 23rd to the 30th June.

Please click HERE for the link to purchase: Gears of Destiny

Thank you as always and I hope you enjoy these thrilling reads.

Richard

Richard M. Ankers

Future Lost (100 Word Stories)

Written for Tourmaline .’s Halloween Challenge
Today’s prompt was Scream.

Photo by Camila Quintero Franco on Unsplash

There were divisions. Some might have termed them fractures. Everyone wanted everything, and no one wanted to pay. The silence of society’s splintering echoed a dire nothingness. I liked the quiet.

The flyers flew with wings for arms. The walkers walked on exaggerated legs. Some swam, like the almost-fish they were. A few even rolled. I glided.

Everyone ignored me, and I ignored them, as they left in their ships of steel and stardust. No one remained. That’s when I realised I was already dead, and even then, hadn’t a clue as to how long. I got the better deal.

Thank you for reading
Richard

Richard M. Ankers
Author of the brand new steampunk extravaganza Britannia Unleashed.
Also Available:
The Eternals Series: The Eternals / Hunter Hunted / Into Eternity

They

They differ to us substantially. The most apparent of these is their appearance. We stand upon two legs, make our way through a tactile world with two hands and regard our universe through two eyes. In a more direct description, we are paired. This pairing navigates beyond the physical into the realms of belief. We believe we should live our lives in pairs, couples, if you will, so we do. We are a species who thrive in the plural. A species must thrive if it wishes to endure.

They exist in the singular, derived from a singular entity, one that split to spawn many. Wherever possible, they refrain from interaction and keep to themselves. They live alone, talk alone and enjoy doing so. Physically, we are comparable, but they do not see it this way. They look through two eyes, but act as though looking through none. They have two legs, but refuse to use them unless necessary. Their paired arms and hands have become so conjoined with technology, they have become indistinguishable from the greater whole.

Their name? They have many names and many subsets. They dislike being classified as many and prefer singular — as is their way — identification. My colleagues term them vermin, but the correct and almost forgotten genus is human. They are a strange lot, yet as a scientist, I find them intriguing. Though at their present rate, I suspect I shall not for much longer.

Thank you for reading
Richard

Richard M. Ankers
Author of the brand new steampunk extravaganza Britannia Unleashed.