In some parts of the Balkans, families still live by a centuries-old law called “the Canon,” which recognizes the right to vengeance—if a man from one family kills another, the family of the victim must respond in kind. This “debt” is usually executed by the eldest male member of the family. It is his duty to avenge his loved one—if he refuses, he declared a coward and renounced by his family.

VICE Serbia recently traveled from East Montenegro—where some families have experienced four cycles of vengeance—to the north of Albania, where some children never leave their homes in fear of being killed. Along the way they spoke with families of murder victims who, disappointed by the corruption of the official justice system, have taken judgment and punishment into their own hands.

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After his wife dies, Frank Bridger’s greatest desire is to protect those closest to him. That, and for the world to just leave him alone. When his best friend Donnie’s knack for trouble finally gets him into a deadly bind, Frank is forced to confront a suicidal bank robber, a sociopathic ex-athlete, murderous Chicago thugs, and an old-timey Texas underworld boss. BLOOD DEBT is a violent story of crime, punishment, and how far a man will go to protect – or avenge – the ones he loves.

Mackenzie Boru earned the nickname Reaper from his colleagues in black ops due to his violent tactics and insane bravery. But when the US government no longer has need of his services, he retires the Reaper—or so he thinks.

Mac is now in the middle of his fallback plan. He’s gotten a PhD in history and has moved to Las Vegas for the climate and the female companionship. But then he finds a bit more than he bargained for.

Her name is Danni Greenbow, and she’s drop-dead gorgeous. She is a brilliant and outspoken software engineer. She also happens to be a transgender woman. Mac has had little experience with the types of challenges she has faced in her life, but he decides he wants to be there for every new one that arises.

Then, the unthinkable happens. Danni is kidnapped by los Toros del Diablo, a motorcycle gang that operates gunrunning and narcotics enterprises all over the Southwest. To find his girlfriend, Mac will have to become the Reaper once again, but will his killer instincts and commando skills be enough to bring Danni back alive?

After his wife dies, Frank Bridger’s greatest desire is to protect those closest to him. That, and for the rest of the world to just leave him alone. When his best friend Donnie’s knack for trouble finally gets him into a deadly bind, Frank is forced to confront a suicidal bank robber, a sociopathic ex-athlete, murderous Chicago thugs, and an old-timey Texas underworld boss. BLOOD DEBT is a violent story of crime, punishment, and how far a man will go to protect – or avenge – the ones he loves.

Take a walk on the dark side…

Mike Henderson was plucked from the shop floor of Barlow Enterprises by his mentor – the Old Man – owner of Barlow Enterprises.

Mike’s been doing well, working his way up the ladder of success.

But when Jimmy Barlow, the Old Man’s never do well son shows up, Mike’s world is turned upside down.

The Old Man tasks Mike with helping Jimmy on the Anderson Proposal, an important pitch being made to a New York office that could make or break the company.

But Mike has other ideas.

Determined to get rid of Jimmy and undertake the Anderson Proposal himself, he hatches his own plan.

Jimmy’s sudden and unexplained death sets off a cataclysmic series of event’s in New York, as Mike relentlessly pursues his goal of success.

His actions bring him to the attention the equally ruthless Greenstein, a man burdened by his own Blood Debt and determined to use Mike to ruin a fellow board member.

Back in the UK, Mike is being hunted down by Inspector Ian Galbraith, the only man who sees the psychopath that Mike truly is.

The hunt is on.

As Galbraith circles, Mike comes under scrutiny from other members of Barlow Enterprise who learn to late not to cross Mike Henderson…

Blood Debt is a taught, tight thriller that will leave you as breathless as one of Mike’s victims.

Praise for Harry McCallion’s book

“A story of daring and adventure … few men have lived more perilously than Harry McCallion” – Daily Mail

“McCallion is the hardest man you could encounter” – The Independent

“A remarkable tale of life on the edge” – Glasgow Herald

Born in Glasgow, Harry McCallion joined the army after leaving school. In a varied and exciting military career he served with the Parachute Regiment, South Africa’s elite Recce Commandos and 22 SAS. After leaving the army in 1985 he joined the RUC, but left in 1990 after a near-fatal car crash. Subsequent to this he studied law and was called to the Bar. Now a working barrister and writer he has recently received his Master’s Degree in International Relations. His autobiography Killing Zone was an immediate bestseller.

Her whole life, it had just been the two of them. Before her mother’s last breath, she gave Camille the information she had craved her entire life: the identity of her father. Daring to contact him, Camille was welcomed by an entire family she never knew existed. But nothing comes without a price, as she discovers when her family claims a legendary heritage tracing back to a Centaur touched by Zeus. As she learns the secrets of her Centaur bloodline, she is drawn into a forbidden love with Drake. Her family acknowledges her life may be the blood debt required to pay for her mother’s transgressions. The same person who once held her mother captive, and forced her into decades of hiding, now controls Camille. Her only chance is to seek a piece of her mother’s past that will win her freedom and the life she desperately desires.

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An Angel, a wizard, and a Horseman of the Apocalypse walk into a bar… Nate Temple has authority issues. As a reckless playboy living the lifestyle only a billionaire heir could, he easily earns the hatred and envy of everyone in St. Louis – especially the monsters. But that tends to happen when you’re also secretly a wizard… and your idea of fun is cow-tipping the Minotaur, stealing Death’s motorcycle, sucker punching the Brothers Grimm, and instinctively thumbing your nose at anyone more powerful than you. It’s Mardi Gras, but Nate Temple – plagued with horrifying night terrors of carnage and chaos that could qualify him as a card-carrying psychopathic insomniac – is not celebrating. Instead, he’s been tinkering with his sudden boost in magical power, the power that surged inside him following his parents’ murder – the power that abruptly made him the strongest wizard for hundreds of miles. And that jump in power has only created a glaring void of jealousy in his wizard brethren, painting a nice fat target on his back. Still, he seeks to avenge his parents… But will he succeed when the ruling body of wizards strips him of his powers, his allies desert him, the city itself fights to shut him and his billion dollar company down, and the heaviest of the Biblical big hitters threaten him to cease and desist his investigation before his Blood Debt ignites Armageddon? Nate soon realizes that he’s in the fog of war against a foe that has been playing chess while Nate has been playing checkers, and every supernatural nation is fighting to earn the right to murder him to death. Blood Debts is the second installment in the Nate Temple series of Supernatural Thrillers, and is said by readers to be a fine addition to the shelves beside the Greats themselves: Jim Butcher, Kevin Hearne, and Patrick Rothfuss. INTERVIEW WITH THE AUTHOR: Q: So, what makes the Nate Temple series special? A: I wanted to write a series of stories that mirrored the books I liked to read in my childhood. My top picks were usually urban fantasy, paranormal best sellers, and of course, books featuring your classic gritty, pulp-fiction heroes. Basically, anything with a lot of creepy crawly supernatural characters: mythical creatures, ancient heroes, super villains, and gods. You will find that the stories focus on the ancient myths, characters, and stories we all know and love. Then twist them up and toss them back like an empty beer can. Q: What order should I read the books in? A: I’ve written the series with the intent that they should be read in order to get the full effect of the bigger picture; however the stories can be read in any order if you are looking for a quick, fast-paced romp through Adrenaline-ville. I suggest the following sequence: – Obsidian Son – Blood Debts – Fairy Tale – Prequel (FREE to email subscribers) – Grimm – Coming August 2016 Q: So, why should readers give these books a try? A: Because the Nate Temple series is a present day, thrill-ride that takes no prisoners. Dragons, Angels, Demons, Greek Legends, Wizards, werewolves, and a whole slew of other supernatural ‘Freaks’ abound in my stories. Blood Debts has hit the top ten bestsellers list on Kindle for Urban Fantasy and Paranormal. The plot twists and turns until the last page, and my twisted sense of humor will have you laughing out loud at things you really shouldn’t be laughing at. Nate Temple Supernatural Thriller eBook categories: Superhero Fiction Supernatural Crime Urban Fantasy Thriller Supernatural Shifter Angels & Demons Paranormal and Urban Scroll up and grab your copy today!

The queen of the underworld has a new play toy and her name is Jessica Blood. Bad boy Duncan Jasper and passive healer Amanda Blood are on the run for their lives with a horde of demons on their tale. The queen of the underworld, Lourdes, wants Amanda to free Lourdes from her prison and it’s all on Duncan to keep this from happening. But Amanda’s soul is fractured and bleeding thanks to the torture she suffered at the hands of the high-level demon, Vaughn. Now a painful ritual is her soul’s only chance at survival. If Duncan fails, Jessica Blood may never be free from the chains that bind her to Lourdes. Demons swarm to their location and Jessica walks right into a trap they’ve set for her. But to cure her sister, Amanda will have to embrace the pain and welcome the beauty of death. All before they get ready to stand off against Lourdes and the demons of hell, coming to claim their souls. Hold onto your seats! Long-held family secrets and heartache are about to be revealed.

It began with a ghost in his bedroom. A tormented soul hungry for vengeance. The sort of nocturnal visitation that even a five-hundred-year-old vampire like Henry Fitzroy found tiresome. It would lead Vicki Nelson, PI into her most deadly investigation yet. The wraith is determined that Henry and Vicki track down its killer – and is prepared to use a little persuasion by way of the innocent inhabitants of Toronto to ensure their support. Forced to investigate, Vicki discovers a host of souls in desperate torment and evidence to suggest that trailing the killer will only lead to further deaths – starting with her own.

What role does war play in political development? Our understanding of the rise of the nation-state is based heavily on the Western European experience of war. Challenging the dominance of this model, Blood and Debt looks at Latin America’s much different experience as more relevant to politics today in regions as varied as the Balkans and sub-Saharan Africa.

The book’s illuminating review of the relatively peaceful history of Latin America from the late eighteenth through the early twentieth centuries reveals the lack of two critical prerequisites needed for war: a political and military culture oriented toward international violence, and the state institutional capacity to carry it out. Using innovative new data such as tax receipts, naming of streets and public monuments, and conscription records, the author carefully examines how war affected the fiscal development of the state, the creation of national identity, and claims to citizenship. Rather than building nation-states and fostering democratic citizenship, he shows, war in Latin America destroyed institutions, confirmed internal divisions, and killed many without purpose or glory.