I am also looking into recording my own books for audio. Roxy loewen is one of the 99s, an all womens flight club of which amelia earhart is. Fire captain coke, book 2 by c c humphreys fantastic fiction. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. I really like historical fiction novels but i dont read many books in this genre.
Humphreys today with a special guest post for the readers of broken teepee on the origins of the character, jack absolute. Submit a bargain ebook submit a free ebook check bargain book openings. My thanks go to the fantastic organising committee who, i know, had worked incredibly hard to put together the programme and they made sure everything was seamless. Humphreys, is set during the time of the great plague in london in 1665. The hunt of the dragon by c c humphreys book cover, description, publication history. Humphreys but i am really impressed by a place called armageddon. What is the order of this series anybody sure this may not be the first. Our conference theme is share your story, and we know these keynotes, authors, and industry professionals will help you share your own story. Fall in this rabbit hole to bookland, a fantastic place full of amazing books.
An epic new fantasy romance from new york times and usa today bestselling author c. Write the good fight in this handson, bladesdrawn workshop, fight choreographer, actor and novelist c. Plague captain coke, book 1 by c c humphreys fantastic fiction. A ghastly slum in 1665, thousands died horribly there in the great plague. Plague by c c humphreys book lovers, books to read. He has written nine historical fiction novels including the french executioner, runner up for the cwa steel dagger for thrillers.
Perfect for fans of bernard cornwell, a place called armageddon is an epic tale of one of historys greatest battles for one of the worlds most extraordinary places. Jack absolute, c c humphreys shop online for books in. Its fun seeing the landscape come to life in any historical fiction and. One of the later bonds, at the point where hed begun to get a bit tired of the game and developed some selfreflection. Humphreys takes you into a swashbuckling world you wont want to leave. His historical fiction of the real dracula, vlad, the jack absolute series and shakespeares rebel, among others, are also not to be missed. Humphreys the pseudonym by a canadian born playwright, actor, and author of young adult, fantasy, science fiction, and historical fiction books chris humphreys. This vivid and gripping story will leave fans believing theyve witnessed the siege of constantinople, from within and outside its walls, circa 1453.
A third generation actor and writer on both sides of his family, he returned to canada in the nineties and there his writing career began. Author c c humphreyss complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. The french executioner french executioner, book 1 by c c humphreys. I now have to add him to my list of authors to follow. I also loved the workshop on secret stuart marriages by nicola cornick and andrea zuvich, and the panel talk about historical ya fiction featuring c c humphreys, deborah swift and simon scarrow. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Diana gabaldon, author of the outlander and lord john grey series.
Humphreys expressive writing style and ability to weave a tale from these engaging characters respective points of view makes for a rich and addictive read, ideal for fans of historical fiction. Humphreys is one of the very best historical novelists around. Jack absolute, c c humphreys shop online for books in australia. Discover book depositorys huge selection of c c humphreys books online. Chris humphreys is a british actor, playwright and novelist. Plague captain coke, book 1 by c c humphreys book cover, description, publication history. I love to read historical novels particularly those that take place from the year 500 to the year 1485. A gripping historical adventure packed with intrigue, deception, rebellion, politics, love and war, that fans of c. May 08, 2017 i really like historical fiction novels but i dont read many books in this genre. Simon scarrow, bestselling author of the eagles of the empire series.
Jack absolutes character is written in a way intended to make the reader think of an 18th century james bond. Kate mosse, author of labyrinth an absolute delight. He has acted all over the world and his roles have ranged from hamlet to clive parnell in coronation street. Delighted to find a cover blurb from diana gabaldon, a barrelrolling barnburner of a book. A third generation actor and writer on both sides of his family, he returned to.
Today on the blog i have a special treat for historical fiction lovers. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Chasing the wind roxy loewen mystery, book 1 by c c humphreys. My first job out of school was as a motorcycle messenger, based in st giles, where much of plague takes place. Epic, thrilling, if you enjoy novels by cj sansom and sj parris, you will love plague. His first job out of school was as a motorcycle messenger, based in st giles, where much of his most recents novels, plague and now fire, take place. Humphreys has done an excellent job with opening the western worlds eyes to the hero that vlad was. That said, i was utterly charmed by roxy loewen, the feisty, indefatigable but somehow fallible heroine of canadianborn c. Harlequin kimani romance march 2015 box set with sharon c cooper, lindsay evans and altonya washington the wife he couldnt forget seduced by the ceo 2015 with yvonne lindsay harlequin kimani romance august 2015 box set 2015 with martha kennerson, farrah rochon and altonya washington.
Welcome to fantastic fiction search and browse bibliographies of over 50,000 bestselling fiction authors, with the latest books and series information join our 99,999 members. Episode 32 c c humphreys on hybrid author publishing. A place called armageddon is also brimming with the fantastic there are prophecies, mystic books, alchemists and fortune tellers and while it is a stretch to call the novel speculative fiction. All four grandparents were actors and since his father was an actor as well, it was inevitable he would follow the bloodline. Humphreys is part history, part epic adventure an engrossing novel that will surely have you reconsidering other villains of the past.
The birth of jack absolute jack absolute by c c humphreys. Humphreys june 26, 2018 june 12, 2018 the lit bitch this book is recommended to fans of kate morton and jacqueline whinspear and has been highly praised by on of my favorite authors, diana gabaldon. The hunt of the dragon by cc humphreys fantastic fiction. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The land is now torn by bloody civil war and poverty and plague, as well as a. The gala dinner was great, with a costume pageant and a brilliant afterdinner speech by c w gortner. I have just discovered c c humphreys jack absolute. He has authored the runestone saga under his real name chris humphreys. High stakes, high action, a dash of romance, all centered around britains final endrun to suppress the american revolution. Chasing the wind roxy loewen mystery, book 1 by c c humphreys book cover, description, publication history. Publishers weekly if youre a history buff who likes adventure and a story that rips right along, hunker down with c. Gregoras had vowed never to return to constantinople, the cursed home that had. This was my educational background as well as my passion.
Vlad the last confession, the epic novel of the real dracula. Humphreys is the author of plague which won the 2015 arthur ellis award for best novel. Swashbuckling, adventure, eighteenthcentury wit, hugely entertaining plots and one of the most appealing military gentlemen ever to wear a sword. The socialite was a fantastic read with a great romance at its center. Ive read a lot of his historical fiction, still more to read. Plague fire captain coke by c c humphreys book cover. We are proud to announce the speakers at our 51st annual conference on july 31 august 2, 2020. Chris has ten novels that were all traditionally published, several of which have been globe and mail bestsellers and his historic novel plague won the crime writers of canadas arthur ellis award for best crime novel in 2015. Be sure to pop on over to my blog and see what i thought. He was a schoolboy fencing champion, became a fight choreographer and thus turned his love of swashbuckling towards historical fiction. He has acted all over the world and appeared on stages ranging from londons west end to hollywoods twentieth century fox.
Chris humphreys born in toronto, raised in london is an actor, playwright, fight choreographer and novelist. He is queen elizabeths last, perhaps her greatest, love robert. The bestsellers category features both fantastic fiction and nonfiction books, including new york times best sellers, usa today best selling books, and more. Plague fire captain coke by c c humphreys fantastic fiction. There are some slight elements of fantasy in the french executioner by c. Humphreys, author of the fascinating jack absolute historical fiction series, to talk about the creation of his latest book to be released in the u.
Aug 26, 2007 most arthurian fiction fits this as well. Perhaps its because i always find myself being recommended thrillers or fantasy novels. Humphreys, an actor, playwright, fight choreographer and novelist. Humphreys is an actor and swordsman, in addition to writing awardwilling novels. Fire captain coke, book 2 by c c humphreys book cover, description, publication history.
Humphreys is an author of adult and young adult fiction. I am also looking intomore i just launched my new novel, chasing the wind, about 1930s flyer, roxy loewen, so i am doing a lot of promo for that. Humphreys i just launched my new novel, chasing the wind, about 1930s flyer, roxy loewen, so i am doing a lot of promo for that. All four grandparents were actors, and since his father was an actor as well, it was inevitable he would follow the bloodline. Trust nothing that heard winter 1431 born prince transylvania father christened vlad people knew dragon enemies reviled tepes the impaler became hero nation know dracula vlad last confession novel about real behind bram stoker myth tells prince warrior lover torturer survivor ultimately hero great tale finely woven with action palpably real characters terrific twists fate simon. Historical fiction with fantasy or scifi elements historical fiction. Humphreys is an actor, playwright, fight choreographer and novelist.
Roxy is an aviatrix in the america of the late 1920s and 30s. Humphreys has done an excellent job with opening the. The characters were interesting, unique, and believable, mainly because the authors descriptions accurately depicted the fashions, speech, mannerisms, and social mores of the various classes at the time. Wilson after three long years of war, starkly handsome wynter atrialan will have his vengeance on summerleas king by taking one of the mans beautiful, beloved. Humphreys was born in toronto and grew up in the uk. He won the inaugural playwriting competition of the new play centre, vancouver with his first play, a cage without bars which was produced in vancouver and london. The birth of jack absolute jack absolute by c c humphreys book cover, description, publication history. Oct 10, 2018 from the acclaimed, bestselling author of the french executioner, a serial killer threatens londons rich and poor during the great plague of 1665. Perhaps this style of writing is understood and appreciated in north america but for me, i think in future, ill wait for the english version before struggling to keep going with any more c.
Chris humphreys will take you through the dangerous art of fight writing. If you enjoy novels by cj sansom and sj parris, you will love plague. Roxy loewen is one of the 99s, an all womens flight club of which amelia earhart is a member circa 1936. The french executioner french executioner, book 1 by c c humphreys book cover, description, publication history. Humphreys has written nine historical fiction novels, including the french. Im very much looking forward to getting my hands on the prequels to jack absolute now. All four grandparents were actors and since his father was an actor as well, it was inevit. C c humphreyss runestone saga books in order fantastic fiction. So far its an excellent read loving it funny at times as well as tense. Chasing the wind roxy loewen mystery, book 1 by c c humphreys book. Jack absolute jack absolute, book 1 by c c humphreys book cover, description, publication history. A third generation actor and writer on both sides of his family, he is. The origins of jack absolutethe truth is, i stole him. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
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