Books published by Next Chapter

Pieman - The Papa D Story is the story of one man's journey to self during a special time in his life. A time that fell into place when he learned to let go and trust his intuition.It is also a business adventure towards the end of his working life, with plenty of obstacles to overcome. It might have never been a success if he hadn't opened his mind and accepted that things can go 'right' sometimes.It was a time when he let the magic happen, and found himself on a journey searching for the secret to life through comfort foods.

Wishing for a son, Aegeus, King of Athens, travels to Delphi to consult the Oracle. Some time later, a son - Theseus - is born.A great hero of Ancient Greece, Theseus begins his heroic deeds at the age of sixteen, clearing the coast road of Athens of dangerous brigands. Throughout his life, he is determined to defeat anyone who crosses his path, including the Minotaur on Crete.Protecting the weak and defenceless against evil is his calling, and he lives a life full of bravery and daring. But will his hubris be his downfall?Inspired by the character from ancient Greek mythology, Mary Irvine's 'Theseus - Hero of Athens' is a riveting historical adventure.

Fourteen short stories with a twist, Duck for Cover & Other Tales is filled with surprises.The Yes Man is about a woman who looks after her elderly father with dementia, only to discover he still has life lessons to teach her. Living My Best Life tells the story of an aging rock star who finds his legacy lives on in a way he hadn't imagined. Thicker Than Blood is about the dilemmas caused by modern technology when a trio of siblings is asked to make the hardest decision of their lives. The Devil's Workshop is the story of a young man being scared straight from a life of delinquency by a clever probation officer and an ex-con.Topical, relatable and just plain fun, these and many other stories in this collection deal with friendship, kinship and the complexities of the modern world, and are sure to leave you with a smile.

Ireland, 902 AD. Two powerful Irish clans unite to expel the Norse chieftains from Dublin. In the fray, Jarl Òttar saves the life of the Norse fighter, Ragnall ua Imair, son of his lord and scion. The Viking diaspora leads takes the leaders far from Dublin.Their destinies intertwined, Òttar and Ragnall navigate through the dangerous 10th century life, from Europe all the way to the Far East. But their real ambition still lies in the north, in the family thrones of Jorvik and Dublin.John Broughton's 'Expulsion' is a historically accurate, riveting adventure set in the medieval times, where riches and power are in the reach of the resourceful, and death is always just one step away.