Gondell's Quest Promo

Finally, I am managing to sort out the distribution of Gondell's Quest - Destiny.

There are two paperback options:

Bookstore quality edition for a staggering $26.99 from Amazon
or
The budget edition paperback at only $13.49 from Lulu

Ebooks are always more affordable, even if you do miss physically turning the page.

Gondell's Quest is available as an epub from Lulu and Apple iBooks for $3.99..... or

Directly from me at only $1.49 special limited time offer.

Kindle Edition
ePub Edition
PDF Edition

Links direct to hukie.com for paypal payment processing.

Gondell's Quest - Destiny

New links to The Red Trade

Here are the new links to The Red Trade. As my books become available through more distributors, I will post the links here.

The Red Trade

A human Trafficking Novel set on both sides of the Indian Ocean.

Two must die so that one may live!

A tale of suffering and injustice.

Unlikely hero Glenn Ridgely teams up with young and beautiful Kenyan Ruth, and world weary police sergeant Morgan Kiplagat in a race across East Africa and beyond to save the lives of a group of abducted children.

Follow the nightmare faced by young albino Anita, and the twins Junior and Uncle as they are swallowed by The Red Trade.

Ebook (epub)  $2.99

 

iTunes (epub)  $2.99

Amazon (paperback)  $16.50
Createspace (paperback)  $16.50
Digest (paperback US Only) comng soon.

Also available in pdf and mobi (kindle) formats, contact me for more details. ($2.99 paypal)

Website

How to get banned by Amazon!!

It seems that to get banned from Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing platform is very easy to do.

Here are the basic ingredients:

1. Open a KDP account and publish a few books.

2. Talk to a couple of local friends who also write.

3. Share some resources, internet connection etc.

4. Discuss with them just how difficult it is to get paid royalties if you live outside the US or UK.

5. Now this is the real trick to getting banned.... say, “Hey, I have a US bank account, why don't you get your royalties paid there, rather than rely on the East African Postal Service to deliver a worthless cheque. (That's if said cheque doesn't get lost or stolen before delivery).

6. Now this is where it gets interesting.... receive a high handed email from KDP stating that you have multiple accounts which is strictly forbidden, on pain of death, in KDP's terms and conditions, you are also banished forever to the hell that is epub, no debate, no discussion, no warning.

7. Reply to smug KDP contact, (who doesn't actually have the courage to disclose full name in the message, simply calling himself Michael A) Apologise, and plead if not total innocence, but a high degree of ignorance, and that you do not have multiple accounts, simply multiple users applying the same bank details.

8. Receive dismissive reply stating that KDP have several different criteria to apply while deciding such cases, and in your case.... go away, never contact us again... ever. Oh and by the way, you will never be permitted to publish through KDP ever again.

Now this got me wondering, Amazon is probably approaching the status of the worlds largest retailer, is it possible that they can sample DNA through my keyboard, they appear to be very sure that for all eternity, neither myself or anyone remotely contacted to me may use their publishing services!!

I guess when you are that big and powerful, why would you consider discussion, highlight an issue, and permit changes to be made? When you are that big and powerful... you can do whatever you want.

I suppose that the moral here is... Never do anyone a favour, (if Amazon is in the picture,) because you will be punished.

Having had my little moan about the draconian attitudes displayed, let me look forward with a little enthusiasm.

Traffik: The Stolen Girls remains a UK bestseller (on Amazon of all places – through my publishers Creativia).

And Gondell's Quest – Destiny is now published through Lulu and Createspace, (epub, mobi, pdf, paperback and hardback) and should be available very soon through B&N Nook, Kobo, Apple iTunes, Ingrams, and yes, even Kindle.

This epic fantasy rapidly turned into a saga. Reaching the 1200 page mark, and being not even remotely close to the end, I decided to split it into two parts, Book One – Destiny, and Book Two – The Legacy of Kalenzi, (out early next year). Now I will have two 750 page novels rather than one 1500 page, unprintable volume.

Gondell's Quest - Book One - Destiny.

Available now to download (epub) for $3.99 (link below) or if you want pdf or kindle versions, send me a message, we can work something out through paypal!
Print books are available from Lulu, Amazon, and Createspace.

Digest Edition (US Only)  $13.49

Paperback Edition. (Global)  $26.99
Amazon
Createspace

Ebook (Global)  $3.99

Last Chance to get The Red Trade for 99c

The 99c pre-order promotion for The Red Trade ends in a few hours, get your copy now before the price increases to $3.99.

Two must die, so that one may live.

A truly frightening tale, more so because it is based on documented fact. The Red Trade is the heart wrenching story of a group of small children who are abducted from their homes by ruthless, heartless men, and sold for organ harvesting, sacrifice to superstition, and to satisfy the sick and twisted desires of wealthy foreigners.

Anita is a happy and healthy girl, but she has a problem, something that sets her aside from her peers, an inescapable condition. Anita is white, yet her heart and blood are pure African.
For Anita is albino. A cursed child; an abomination.
Junior and Uncle are happy, carefree twins. Mischievous boys, full of life, pranks and optimism.
Natasha is a happy go lucky schoolgirl without a care in the world.

But they all share one thing in common. They are targets for The Red Trade. For a criminal gang is operating in their area, and customers around the world eagerly await.

Fortunately there are people willing to stand up and shout, “Enough is enough,” Glenn Ridgely is one such man, and with the help of his street-wise Kenyan girlfriend Ruth, and world weary Kalanjin police officer, Morgan. He sets about dismantling their sinister and sordid empire.

The Red Trade. A story of human trafficking that reveals hidden truths that many wish to deny exist.
A story that ranges from the IDP camps of northern Uganda to the wide, majestic plains of the Serengeti, and far across the Indian Ocean to distant Pakistan. A story of abuse, subjugation, cruelty and superstition, morality, and finally hope and redemption.

Amazon US   Amazon UK   Amazon CA   Amazon AU

The plight of African albinos

The horrendous trade in Albino body parts in East Africa.

Here is part of an article published by the Daily Mail (UK)

 'I begged them not to take my arm away': Albino woman reveals the horrific moment gang hacked off her limb with a machete to sell to Tanzanian black magic witchdoctor

• Kulwa Lusana was 15 when she was attacked by five men in Tanzania
• They hacked off her right arm with a machete and left her for dead
• She is one of hundreds of victims of a trade in albino body parts sold for thousands to fuel a trade in black magic potions brewed for 'luck'
• Kulwa has now learnt to knit one-handed and hopes to start a business

 

A young albino woman has spoken of the 'indescribable' pain which coursed through her body the moment a gang of men hacked off her arm - because they believed her albino skin would bring them wealth and luck.

Kulwa Lusana was just a teenager when the five men held her down and attacked her with machetes as she lay in bed at her home in north-west Tanzania, before bundling her arm into one of their coats and running off into the night. 

Shockingly, Kulwa was lucky: she is one of hundreds of victims of the sickening trade in albino body parts, used in potions mixed by so-called witch doctors for the rich and powerful.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3070662/Albino-woman-reveals-horrific-moment-gang-hacked-limb-machete-sell-Tanzanian-black-magic-witchdoctor.html#ixzz3lTLVVjAx
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My latest book, The Red Trade touches on this disturbing and disgusting practice, hopefully it may raise a little awareness, even if in a very small way.

 

Last Chance!!!

It's the last chance now to get Harvester 7 at the pre published price of 99c / 99p.
The price goes up to $2.99 in a few hours.

Amazon US    Amazon UK

Promotion News

I have four new books on special offer at the moment, all priced at the minimum price allowed by Amazon according to region. Some still have a little time to go before publication, others are close to expiring now.

Amazon Author Page here

Here they are listed by publication date.

Harvester 7. Publication date 07/09/2015 (only a couple of days left to get your cheap copy)

Genre. Science Fiction.

Price after offer. $2.99 on amazon.com or currency equivalent in other regions.

The Red Trade. Publication date 12/09/2015. (getting close now)

Genre. Contemporary Fiction.

Price after offer. $3.99 on amazon.com or currency equivalent in other regions.

Tokoloshe. Publication date 30/09/2015.

Genre. Thrillers and suspense, paranormal, interracial romance.

Price after offer. $3.99 on amazon.com or currency equivalent in other regions.

Gondell's Quest. Publication date 15/10/2015.

Genre. Fantasy, Mythology and folk law, Epic Sagas.

Price after offer. $4.99 on amazon.com or currency equivalent in other regions.

How pre-order works:

On Amazon it is possible to reserve a copy at the reduced price offered, you will receive notification of you order, but will not be charged until the publication date. If you order now, but change your mind before receipt, you can easily cancel the order online from your Amazon account page without penalty.

All ebooks are electronically delivered to your computer or device, and do not worry if you don't have a kindle, there are free kindle reader apps to download from Amazon, for PC, Mobile Phone, Tablet etc.

Reading has never been easier or cheaper.

Harvester 7 - Print Edition

The print edition is available now for my latest novel, Harvester 7.

It is only available to order from Createspace at the moment, but will be distributed through the normal channels within the next few days to several weeks. (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, online books stores etc.)

Harvester 7 is my first venture into science fiction, but as with my other mainstream novels, it features a strong female protagonist (even if not human this time).
Rather than the more usual books in this genre I have centred the action around political intrigue and moral choices, a theme that develops throughout the trilogy to follow next year.

If you enjoy sci-fi, and want to try something a little different, give Harvester 7 a try, it's on pre-order offer at just 99c until the 7th September. (Electronic edition from Amazon).

The genetic secret to all life in the universe revealed, and so begins the countdown to Armageddon.

For over seven hundred and fifty years the harvesters had been voyaging into deep space, but each journey was becoming longer and more dangerous, because suitable planets were getting fewer and more difficult for the scouts to discover. Terrillia was a dying planet and nothing could be done to prevent the inevitable. 
Master Maulik carried the responsibilities of feeding his race with pride, and he performed his harvesting duties with diligence and compassion... but his heart longed for adventure. 
But it is often dangerous to long, for sometimes the heart receives that which it desires most, and Maulik finds himself plunged into a game of political intrigue and brinkmanship that could alter the balance of power in his galaxy as rival species form an uneasy alliance. For the ultimate doom approaches. 
And as opposing factions draw together he finds himself a pawn in the great game, his only true ally, his new found friend, the Kressa. 
Discover how the story begins, the preparations for war, deceit and double dealing, plans within plans, the strangest of friendships... and an entire race reduced to the status of livestock. 
Harvester 7, an introduction to the Rise of the Kressa trilogy.

Print Edition
 
Publication Date:    Sep 02 2015
ISBN/EAN13:        1514612992 / 9781514612996
Page Countt           202
Binding Type:         US Trade Paper
Trim Size               5" x 8"
Language:               English
Color:                    Black and White
Related Categories:  Fiction / Science Fiction / Military

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Harvester 7 - Pre-order now for only $0.99

For fans of science fiction... my latest sci-fi novel is now available to pre-order at $0.99 / £0.99 / EUR0.99 until the 7^th of September. So there is not much time left to grab a copy before the price returns to normal. (£2.99)

Harvester 7 lays the groundwork and outlines the plot for my Rise of the Kressa trilogy that will be released during 2016, and introduces the leading characters in a stand-alone intro novella.

Harvester 7

The genetic secret to all life in the universe revealed, and so begins the countdown to Armageddon.

For over seven hundred and fifty years the harvesters had been voyaging into deep space, but each journey was becoming longer and more dangerous, because suitable planets were getting fewer and more difficult for the scouts to discover. Terrillia was a dying planet and nothing could be done to prevent the inevitable.
Master Maulik carried the responsibilities of feeding his race with pride, and he performed his harvesting duties with diligence and compassion... yet his heart longed for adventure.
But it is often dangerous to long, for sometimes the heart receives that which it desires most, and Maulik finds himself plunged into a game of political intrigue and brinkmanship that could alter the balance of power in his galaxy as rival species form an uneasy alliance. For the ultimate doom approaches.
And as opposing factions draw together he finds himself a pawn in the great game, his only true ally, his new found friend, the Kressa.
Discover how the story begins, the preparations for war, deceit and double dealing, plans within plans, the strangest of friendships... and an entire race reduced to the status of livestock.

Amazon US    Amazon UK