Sherry D. Ramsey Knihy

When you can’t remember most of your life, you’d better be prepared for anything. The day a talking crow meets her on the way home from school, fourteen-year-old Rosinda is plunged into a forgotten world filled with startling revelations: magic ability flows in her veins, she’s most comfortable with a sword in her hand, and the responsibility for finding a missing prince rests solely with her. While dark forces hover in the background and four forgotten war gods from Earth’s past plot to reclaim long-lost power, Rosinda struggles with waves of slowly-returning memories as she searches for clues about her past and the true identity of her family; a search that takes her back and forth between two worlds. In a race against time to recover her memory, find the prince, and rescue her loved ones, Rosinda has only her friend Jerrell and an unusual trio of animals as companions. And as the gods prepare to bring her world to war, Rosinda is unaware that the shadow of betrayal lurks within one whom she trusts the most…

In a world increasingly reliant on technology, the narrative explores the unintended consequences of robotic decision-making. As characters grapple with the limitations and failures of their automated systems, they uncover the importance of human intuition and ethical considerations. The story raises thought-provoking questions about autonomy, trust, and the balance between innovation and humanity, ultimately highlighting that machines may not always provide the best solutions.

Relationships aboard the Tane Ikai are strained, complicated by the presence of two captains. The crew faces a new challenge when they discover an alien artifact linked to a past conflict through a newly-found wormhole. Pressured by the Nearspace Protectorate, they must covertly transport an alien historian to the artifact's location to uncover its significance and potential dangers. This mission tests their unity and resourcefulness amidst the backdrop of interstellar intrigue.

Acacia Sheridan is a private detective with a special gift for perceiving the supernatural. When a legally blind woman asks Olympia Investigations to investigate the murder of an apparent shapeshifter, Acacia knows she should listen, even if the local police won't. Following the scent of the murderer, Acacia becomes deeply involved with the shifter community of Turnabout Landing--which is nothing like what she expects. The trail of accusations and networks leads to vampires, a missing lighthouse keeper, a deadly shifter virus, and an echo from a past case. With her assistant Oliver keeping secrets, her new relationship with Detective Ellis Ames turning rocky, and Acacia finding herself the target of an unknown enemy, she's barely keeping ahead of a pack of troubles in the first full-length novel in the Olympia Investigations series.

Exploring the theme of hidden treasures, this collection features eleven stories and two poems that delve into the unexpected finds within strange settings. Readers encounter an alien ship in a forest, ghosts in a computer network, and a distraught goddess in a detective's office. The narratives reveal a range of treasures, from lost genomes to self-discovery, emphasizing that the journey of searching can be as significant as the discoveries themselves. Each tale invites reflection on what we truly seek and the surprises that await.

In a universe where magic is a tangible force, the destruction of an inhabited planet triggers a chaotic exodus of its magical essence. As this potent energy seeks a new home, the narrative explores the implications of its relocation and the ensuing turmoil. The story delves into themes of survival, the nature of magic, and the interconnectedness of worlds facing catastrophic events.

The story follows Captain Luta Paixon, who navigates the mysteries of her youthful appearance at eighty-four years old. As she seeks answers about her unusual condition, she discovers that others are equally invested in uncovering the truth. This quest intertwines with themes of identity and the implications of age, as Luta's journey reveals deeper connections and secrets that challenge her understanding of herself and her place in the universe.