GUILLAUME (The Triptych Chronicle, Book Two) by Prue Batten – Biographical Fiction, Medieval France Geopolitics, Literary
Welcome to life after the Third Crusades, where who you know and what you do is more deadly than ever. Highly recommended!
The KAFIR PROJECT by Lee Burvine – Technothriller, Atheism, Mystery
Burvine delivers an intriguing, controversial question at the heart of a fast-paced, well-executed thriller that exceeds expectations. Recommended.
HARD CIDER by Barbara Stark-Nemon – Women’s Literature, Literary, Women’s Fiction
A literary novel with grit, determination, and resilience. One of our favorites!
The SINS of RACHEL SIMS by Dennis M. Clausen – Absurdist Fiction, Historical Fiction, Psychological
Far beyond a typical cloak-and-dagger rendering, Clausen weaves a subtle, yet palpable essence of evil lurking in the shadows of this double-edged story.
A PRINTER’S CHOICE by W. L. Patenaude – Sci-Fi/Cyber-Tech, Mystery, Literary
In a world where computers are sentient beings that design their own upgrades, who is really in charge? A Sci-fi novel with exceptional world building and age-old questions. Recommended!
The ACCOUNTANT’S APPRENTICE by Dennis M. Clausen – Magic Realism, Mystery, Philosophical/Apocalyptic
If you’re a fan of Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett’s Good Omens, you will love The Accountant’s Apprentice! Solid storytelling with charismatic appeal!
SAXXONS in WITHERSTON: Witherston Murder Mystery by Betty Jean Craige – Cozy Mystery, Women Sleuths, Multiculturalism/Family Drama
When justice comes, will you be ready? The fourth in a series, this racially-charged murder mystery plays out in a fictional town in the very real South.
BECOMING JONIKA by PJ Devlin – Coming of Age, Multiculturalism, Historical Fiction/Young Adult
A rewarding, coming-of-age novel set in the summer of 1969, where one girl discovers what it means to accept herself and those around her. Dynamic and powerful.
The BOY WHO DANCED WITH RABBITS by J. R. Collins – U.S. Historical Fiction, Romantic Action/Adventure, Family Saga
A vivid tale of a time and place when the country was new to some and home to others. Taken from original source materials, this story is both heartwarming and heartbreaking.
The Chanticleer International Book Awards Grand Prize and First Place Category Winners 2018 (CIBAs)
We are deeply honored to announce the 2018 Winners of the Chanticleer International Book Awards (The CIBAs). The winners were recognized at the annual Chanticleer Authors Conference and Awards Banquet Ceremony.