PLAYING WITH FIRE

Horror / Paranormal /
Speculative / Urban Fantasy /
Supernatural Thriller

Uncommon Bonds –
Book 1

An ancient entity, trapped and suffering; a girl who inexplicably hears cries of anguish in her dreams…. What’s their connection?

FINALIST:
Independent Author Network –
Book of the Year 2022 –
Fiction: Paranormal/Supernatural
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WINNER:
Pinnacle Book Achievement
Award, Fall 2022 –
Best Supernatural Thriller

“I just kept turning the pages and could not put it down… The story was fast-paced and very interesting and kept me on the edge of my seat.” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, Alma Boucher (5 STARS)

“I seldom read a book and start laughing out loud, but with Playing with Fire… this happened more than once. …Waiting for the next book is going to feel like an eternity. I can’t wait to read more about these characters who later on felt like friends.” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, Antoinette Wessels (5 STARS)

“…a fascinating and exciting story that has depth and different cultural references. This shows how much effort the author put into the story and added to the already amazing writing and plot.” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, Miche Arendse (5 STARS)

THE AWAKENING OF DAVID ROSE

Young Adult Fantasy /
Sword & Sorcery

David Rose – Book 1

Immortality isn’t just about living forever; sometimes, it’s about forever refusing to let things die.

WINNER:
Pinnacle Book Achievement
Award, Fall 2019 –
Best Young Adult Fiction

“I loved this book! David Rose is an inspiring but true-to-life hero and a model for young boys as they navigate the twists and turns of early adolescence. Rothman’s writing is powerful and complex, much more so than you’d expect from a typical YA novel. And the story is just plain ol’ fun! Swords, castles, ancient legends, mythology, magic, and centuries-old duels – what more could you want in a YA fantasy novel?” ~ Amira Makansi (5 STARS)

FRACTURE POINT

Dystopian
Crime Thriller

A Point Thriller –
Book 1

An untrained spy and a rebel faction. A mysterious scarlet-haired jazz singer. Dangerous secrets guarded by a devious killer. What could possibly go wrong? Only everything.

US Review of Books gives it 5 STARS: “Mixing science fiction, action, and suspense, this story imagines a future that isn’t quite dystopian. The disparity between the haves and the have-nots, and the prevalence of popular reality television shows makes the setting more like a logical progression of the modern day. … Imaginative and gripping, this book tells a story that blends the familiar and the fantastical.”

Midwest Book Reviews says: “Fracture Point’s exquisitely drawn characters keep readers involved and immersed in the plot, even though there are a lot of them – and a lot of special interests involved. Under another hand the story line could have become confusing; but Altabef takes the time needed to create characters who are believable and whose motivations and actions are compelling against the backdrop of a bigger story, and this approach drives a thriller that proves hard to put down.”