Picture it—the day after Christmas: the tree’s still up, the kids are full of sugar with new toys, and the relatives haven’t left yet. You look around and quietly wish for a new anthology or novel to relax with, or perhaps a new boy’s adventure book to quiet the whole family down a tad.
Hey! You’re in luck!
Releasing December 26—Boxing Day, day two of the twelve days of Christmas—is not one but THREE books—boys’ adventure, novel, and anthology!
Boys Adventure: The Weird Map in Mr. Glimm’s Skull
If your kids are hitting a chocolate crash and want to hear about eerie science, secret wars, and alien invasion, check out The Weird Map in Mr. Glimm’s Skull, available for preorder now!
Felix discovers a hidden metal hatch in the wall of his school, bolted shut, marked in red Cyrillic: “НЕ ВХОДИ” — “Keep Out.” The caretaker, scarred Mr. Glimm, warns him to stay away, hinting at a secret factory that once stood nearby, but burned down years ago. Glimm knows too much about Felix’s family and his dad’s mysterious job.
Novel: Blood Diamonds by TC Ross
Maybe you want to curl up with a good, long read instead. You’re in luck because TC Ross’s Blood Diamonds is also releasing!
On Christmas eve in 1832, Verity turned down an offer from a god on her 18th birthday. Fifty-five years later in 1887, 17-year-old Sept embarks on a mission to find a safe place he can escape the effects of the full moon. The ‘gods’ are not what they seem. When an item is forged via tinkering, it creates a duplicate with an alternate. Blood and tears spilled on the cursed lands turn into valuable gems. In a world of earthly gods and magic unbound, everything has a price.
Anthology: Uncanny Valet
If you’re in the mood for short stories about ROBOTS lending a helping hand, pop on over to Uncanny Valet! Edited by Rita Beeman, look for stories by Rick Cutler, Clara MacGauffin, D. S. Ligon, and so many more!
“At times, our automated heroes express the most human and touching of traits, with every appearance of veracity. At other times, the humans question or celebrate the existence of their automated helpers. Possibly the best idea of Uncanny Valet is to consider how we treat the other people and objects in our day-to-day lives. While one may be tempted to think with apprehension of a future of increased reliance on frightening automation and automatons, it’s important to consider that heartwarming and humorous outcomes are equally possible.” — Rita Beeman, editor
So that’s it, folks! There’s our triple lineup slated for Boxing Day, and check out the preorder for The Weird Map in Mr. Glimm’s Skull.
At Rac Press, we know that Christmas doesn’t come from “packages, boxes, or bags,” but from a stable 2,000 years ago. Christmas is not what we buy. In the chance our stories can bring you a little closer with your family or make some memories with your kids, then our job is proudly done.
From our family to yours, we wish you a joyous Christmas. 👶🌟