Death in Londinium
Londinium, 1st century AD. Must every slave die? Fabius Gentilius Scorteus is a Britannic Celt, the richest man in Londinium. But he desperately wants to become a Roman citizen. He calls upon his Greek slave Ikaros of... See More
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by John Drake
(867 reviews)
Quick ViewLondinium, 1st century AD. Must every slave die? Fabius Gentilius Scorteus is a Britannic Celt, the richest man in Londinium. But he desperately wants to become a Roman citizen. He calls upon his Greek slave Ikaros of... See More
by John Drake
(194 reviews)
Quick ViewThe second in the rip-roaring adventure series of 'Treasure Island' prequels for fans of 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Once comrades-in-arms, now sworn enemies: Joseph Flint and Long John Silver have a score to... See More
by John Drake
(2,134 reviews)
Quick View1795. Inventor James Watt is accused of stealing a patent for a steam engine by the McCloud brothers. Furious with their boss, they take their technology to France, where Napoleon Bonaparte promises great things to come. The... See More
by John Drake
(745 reviews)
Quick View'If anyone ever makes another film of Treasure Island, the producers should hire John Drake to write the script.' - Historical Novel Society Buried for nearly three hundred years and now brought triumphantly to light by Dr... See More
by John Drake
(531 reviews)
Quick ViewOlof Torkillson is known as the Wayfinder. A man of uncanny skill and intellect, he knows how to navigate ships and motivate men. Jarl Sjur is a great man with a terrible weakness: lust for his sister, Lady Frejda... See More
by John Drake
(712 reviews)
Quick ViewIt's 1798 and in London there is political turmoil. With the reigning 'mad' King George III a figure of public ridicule, the Prince Regent 'Prinny' is living a riotous life, which touches the edges of London's... See More
by John Drake
(2,183 reviews)
Quick ViewJacob Fletcher is beset by treachery at every turn of the ship's wheel at sea and with every step on dry land. 1797. Fletcher is sent halfway round the world aboard the frigate Euphonides to fight not the French nor the... See More
by John Drake
(158 reviews)
Quick View1944. The Germans have a new secret weapon and the RAF must find a way to deal with it. A young and near-genius German scientist has developed a formula for a chemical agent with the potential to wipe out whole cities in... See More
by John Drake
(2,847 reviews)
Quick ViewYoung Jacob Fletcher, whilst unsure of his parentage, did know that as an apprentice he couldn't legally be seized by the press gang. But this particular gang couldn't actually read the rules. And didn't care anyway. Which... See More
by John Drake
(2,437 reviews)
Quick ViewFor a man who believed deeply that a mercantile fortune was greatly preferable to the glory of war, Jacob Fletcher was unlucky. Second mate on the merchantman Bednal Green, captured by an American privateer, persuaded to... See More
by John Drake
(1,229 review)
Quick ViewDISCOVER THIS COMPLETE ACTION-PACKED, HISTORICAL ADVENTURE SERIES FROM A BESTSELLING AUTHOR. GET SEVEN BOOKS IN ONE GREAT-VALUE BOX SET! Perfect for fans of C.S Forester, Patrick O'Brian, Alexander Kent, Julian Stockwin... See More
by John Drake
Quick ViewTHIS BOOK IS A CONGLOMERATION OF STORIES, AND ALTHOUGH THEY ARE BASED ON TRUTHS. THEY ARE FABRICATED TO SUIT THIS STORY LINE. THERE IS NO INTENT TO TRY TO EXPOSE ANYBODY FOR ANYTHING. IT IS MY INTENTION TO MAKE THIS BOOK AN... See More
by John Drake
(257 reviews)
Quick ViewIkaros of Apollonis is a slave of the Roman Empire. But in the heathen wilds of Britannica, he may be about to save it. His home city conquered, Ikaros of Apollonis, an engineer and physician, is now the slave of a Roman... See More
by John Drake
(838 reviews)
Quick ViewThe year is 1795 and Jacob Fletcher has reached the shores of Jamaica. Having been driven out of England by his cruel stepmother, Lady Sarah Coignwood, he has finally reached a land where he might be able to make his... See More
by John Drake
(224 reviews)
Quick ViewIkaros of Apollonis is a long way from home. An educated and noble man enslaved by the Roman Empire that killed his family and destroyed his city, he is stranded in the bleak and inhospitable colony of Britannia. His only... See More
(177 reviews)
Quick ViewDo you love sparkly vampires? Well too bad, because you won't find a single one of those fancy-dancy bloodsuckers anywhere in this collection! It Came From The Trailer Park began as a fun idea to revisit the Classic Horror... See More
by John Drake
(147 reviews)
Quick ViewThe third in the rip-roaring adventure series of 'Treasure Island' prequels for fans of 'Pirates of the Caribbean' and Flashman When infamous 'gentleman of fortune' Captain Flint is captured by the Royal Navy and condemned... See More
(6 reviews)
Quick ViewThis is a collection of flash fiction stories and experiences revolving around the conventions that we all know and love. If you have ever attended a convention, especially a fandom convention, then you know that anything is... See More
by John Drake
(33 reviews)
Quick ViewCobble is a Neanderthal with itchy feet and the mind of an engineer, unlike anyone else in his old-fashioned tribe. Making Man follows his journey as he leaves the village of Boardom behind, taking him through mountains... See More
by John Drake
(25 reviews)
Quick ViewEven the Black Death has a lighter side. A street-side conman becomes embroiled in high politics when his scheme to relieve the doge of Genoa of a sizable portion of his wealth backfires. He is conscripted to deliver a... See More
by John Drake
(252 reviews)
Quick ViewRip-roaring adventures for fans of 'Pirates of the Caribbean' and Patrick O' Brian, in these pirate prequels to 'Treasure Island'. John Silver had never killed a man. Until now, charisma, sheer size and, when all else... See More
by John Drake
(2 reviews)
Quick ViewBeverly knows she's lucky -- born beautiful, meeting the love of her life at fifteen, marrying him at eighteen, and now celebrating thirty-six years of marital bliss. But then George dies suddenly, and the ground beneath her... See More
by John Drake
(1 review)
Quick ViewThe following series of essays originally appeared on Reason for Success. They have been organized and edited for this publication. Success and happiness in life are not based on luck, but on reason. In order to live, we... See More
by John Drake
(9 reviews)
Quick ViewSending his Human Resources Manager on a reconnaissance mission to the great Jin city of Rhizun seemed like a good idea to Genghis Khan at the time, until a serendipitous scroll appears with revelations of a secret heir to... See More
by John Drake
(52 reviews)
Quick ViewA guide to the career of Sir Jacob Fletcher (1775-1875) the only hero of Nelson's navy who never wanted to go to sea, but only to go ashore and prosper in trade. The ships, the lovers, the outlandish characters, the... See More
by John Drake
(613 reviews)
Quick ViewDISCOVER THIS COMPLETE GRIPPING, ACTION-PACKED HISTORICAL MYSTERY SERIES FROM A BESTSELLING AUTHOR. GET THREE BOOKS IN ONE GREAT-VALUE BOX SET! Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Peter Gibbons, Simon Scarrow, Conn... See More