Paul Lonardo

This dark fantasy anthology offers a diverse collection of eleven stories across various subgenres, from urban fantasy and ghostly romance to body horror and Lovecraftian themes. Highlights include “Blood Sport,” a chilling baseball tale blending superstition with terror, “Underworld,” a mobster ghost story, and “Neighborhood Monsters,” which explores child abuse and breaking its cycle. With something for every dark fantasy fan, this collection promises a thrilling, eerie journey.

The 1972-73 Providence College Friars basketball team made a thrilling run to the Final Four, led by local stars Marvin Barnes and Ernie DiGregorio. Their talent helped the small Catholic school gain national attention. Both players went on to successful NBA careers. This book recounts the team’s unforgettable season and their journey to the Final Four against Memphis State.

Jodi, a recent college graduate, is struggling with her stalled career and the recent loss of her mother. As she attends her high school reunion, she hopes to reconnect with Nick, a former classmate she’s always had feelings for, despite rumors of his engagement. Just before the reunion, Jodi receives a teaching job offer in California, but she must decide whether to pursue her dream career or see if there’s a chance with Nick. However, obstacles, including her rival Arianna, stand in the way of her potential romance with Nick.

When Providence College eliminated their sport and gave up on them, the members of the 1999 Friars baseball team refused give up on their season. Or each other.

An evil force is spreading through Caldera, a desert city poised to lead the 21st century, threatening its future. Three unlikely individuals—Julian, an environmentalist, Saney, a psychiatrist, and Chris, a runaway teen—come together to confront the source of the evil. When a man from a secret organization reveals that Caldera is the battleground for the final fight between good and evil, they must race against time to save humanity from a potential apocalyptic fate.