[Release Promo + Giveaway] The Summer Sacrifice by Holly Hinton

Upper middle grade fantasy THE SUMMER SACRIFICE will be available to buy from major online retailers as of June 21, 2014. Available in ebook and paperback form. Audiobook coming soon.

“Transparent means being honest, rule-abiding, nice and good. I’m all those things, aren’t I?”

Join Jamie Tuff and friends on their adventures through land, sea and sky,
in a world where stars walk and Halfhawks fly.

Portraits and group painted by David Revoy.

Inspiration for The Summer Sacrifice

Watch author Holly visit
Dancing Ledge: the birthplace of The Summer Sacrifice

Read Chapter One Now!

Click here to read chapter one of The Summer Sacrifice.Click here to listen to the first chapter of The Summer Sacrifice on audiobook.

About the Author

Holly grew up in a small, sleepy village in Suffolk. The acting bug hit her at age nine, when she was asked to play Baboushka in the school nativity. That same year she played the lead role of a naughty black poodle in a pet parlour themed ballet, and she thought she had made it. Years passed, but the acting bug didn’t. She went to Goldsmiths, University of London to study Drama, after which she completed her actor training at Arts Ed.

Writing a book was never part of the plan. But life’s full of swerves and surprises and ideas dropping into people’s heads. Holly had an idea drop into hers, and that idea became The Summer Sacrifice, and The Summer Sacrifice became the first book of the Master Game Series.

For more information please visit: http://www.hollyhinton.com/

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Holly Hinton is giving away one signed copy of The Summer Sacrifice (Paperback), and a bookmark illustrated by David Revoy. Open Worldwide!

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[Sneak Peeks #2] The Summer of Letting Go, Sekret, and Broken Hearts, Fences and Other Things to Mend

Sneak Peeks features upcoming releases that are available for a free preview download (typically the first five chapters). 

Summer of Letting Go by Gae Polisner (releases March 25, 2014)
Summer has begun, the beach beckons—and Francesca Schnell is going nowhere. Four years ago, Francesca’s little brother, Simon, drowned, and Francesca’s the one who should have been watching. Now Francesca is about to turn sixteen, but guilt keeps her stuck in the past. Meanwhile, her best friend, Lisette, is moving on—most recently with the boy Francesca wants but can’t have. At loose ends, Francesca trails her father, who may be having an affair, to the local country club. There she meets four-year-old Frankie Sky, a little boy who bears an almost eerie resemblance to Simon, and Francesca begins to wonder if it’s possible Frankie could be his reincarnation. Knowing Frankie leads Francesca to places she thought she’d never dare to go—and it begins to seem possible to forgive herself, grow up, and even fall in love, whether or not she solves the riddle of Frankie Sky. via Amazon

Download the first five chapters for free on Amazon here. Available for pre-order on Amazon or Book Depository.

Sekret by Lindsay Smith (releases April 1, 2014)
Yulia's father always taught her to hide her thoughts and control her emotions to survive the harsh realities of Soviet Russia. But when she's captured by the KGB and forced to work as a psychic spy with a mission to undermine the U.S. space program, she's thrust into a world of suspicion, deceit, and horrifying power. Yulia quickly realizes she can trust no one--not her KGB superiors or the other operatives vying for her attention--and must rely on her own wits and skills to survive in this world where no SEKRET can stay hidden for long. via Amazon

Download the first five chapters for free on Amazon here. Available for pre-order on Amazon or Book Depository.

Broken Hearts, Fences, and Other Things to Mend by Katie Finn (releases May 13, 2014)
Gemma had her summer all planned out, but it takes sharp turn when she gets dumped and finds herself back in the Hamptons after a five-year absence. Upon her return she's mistaken for someone else and goes with it. Keeping up the charade Gemma looks to avoid her ex-best friend while maintaing a romantic interest. via Amazon


Download the first five chapters for free on Amazon here. Available for pre-order on Amazon or Book Depository.

Sneak Peeks #1 - Upcoming Releases + Giveaway!

So I've noticed that Amazon often has free chapters available of upcoming releases. I thought I would list a few of upcoming releases that are available for preview. While I will probably read all the teasers, I will not rate or review the book on the teaser alone.

Don't forget to scroll to the bottom for a chance to win a pre-order of one book featured in this post! 

Geography of You and Me by Jennifer E. Smith (releases March 4, 2014)
Lucy and Owen meet while stuck in an Manhattan elevator due to a city-wide blackout. However, their introduction is brief and reality sets in as the lights come back on and their lives continue. Separated by thousands of miles and an ocean they continue to keep in touch through postcards, email and phone calls. 

Download the first five chapters for free on Amazon here. Available for pre-order on Amazon or Book Depository.

The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski (releases March 4, 2014)
As a general’s daughter in a vast empire that revels in war and enslaves those it conquers, seventeen-year-old Kestrel has two choices: she can join the military or get married. But Kestrel has other intentions. One day, she is startled to find a kindred spirit in a young slave up for auction. Arin’s eyes seem to defy everything and everyone. Following her instinct, Kestrel buys him—with unexpected consequences. It’s not long before she has to hide her growing love for Arin. But he, too, has a secret, and Kestrel quickly learns that the price she paid for a fellow human is much higher than she ever could have imagined. synopsis from Amazon

Download the first five chapters for free on Amazon here. Available for pre-order on Amazon or Book Depository.

Love Letters to the Dead by Ava Dellaira (releases April 1, 2014)
Laurel is recovering from the death of her sister, May, as she begins to write letters to celebrities who have also passed. Through these letters she talks about starting high school, making friends, her family, the memory of her sister, falling in love, and moving on. 

Download the first five chapters for free on Amazon here. Available for pre-order on Amazon or Book Depository.

Giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. and anywhere the Book Depository ships. See the list of countries here. Winner will get their choice of book featured in this post in ebook or physical copy.

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