Polar Day has a NEW cover!

Well, you saw Polar Night, and now Polar Day has its gorgeous new cover, too! Jenny Eickbush was the artistic talent behind the Polar Magic series’ new covers. They are dark, mysterious, and just plain beautiful. We can’t wait to show off the third installment in September!

While you wait for Polar Curse, the third book in the Polar Magic series, a paranormal detective mystery, you can pre-order the new edition of Polar Day, or even snag a first edition copy for half-price (while supplies last!). We’ll be revealing Polar Curse’ cover on September 1, so make sure to follow us on Instagram, @inksmithpublishing and join our cover reveal fun. And of course, make sure you follow the author, Julie Flanders, for updates on her projects!

Polar Night & Polar Day will both be available on Kobo Unlimited starting September 1, so make sure you catch up with our lead detective Danny Fitzpatrick before Polar Curse publishes in October.

About Polar Day

The midnight sun bakes Fairbanks, Alaska as residents gather for the annual summer solstice baseball game. Amidst shouts of “Play ball!” a spark alights and a jogger bursts into flames. Detective Danny Fitzpatrick, still reeling from his near death at the hands of vampire Aleksei Nechayev, watches in horror as the man burns alive.

Someone is burning Fairbanks and its residents and leaving nothing but smoldering embers behind. As the city sweats under a record-breaking heatwave and unexplained fires claim more victims, Danny and his colleagues struggle to find an arsonist who can conjure fire out of thin air.

To Danny’s horror, the only one who may be able to help him stop the arsonist is his nemesis Nechayev. Will the vampire help in the hunt for a witch?

Stay tuned for Polar Curse cover reveal on 9.1.22!

August

We have been incredibly busy over here at Ink Smith Publishing, particularly as we prep for THREE Fall 2022 releases. Finally some normalcy has made its way back to our press since COVID. We’ve got a lot going on in the next few weeks, and we wanted to share some of that with you!

August 11

• The Ink Smith Publishing ARC Team signups are open!

August 12

• Polar Day new cover reveal! The new cover for Julie Flanders’ second novel in the Polar Magic trilogy will make its social media debut. Feel free to join us in the celebration and share this GORGEOUS new cover designed by the talented Jenny Eickbush.

• The Witch of White Lady Hollow will be available on KOBO!

August 13

• Flight of the Ravenhawk by J. Edward Hackett will be FREE on Amazon! You can also head over to LitNuts, who will be hosting a giveaway of Kindle Paperwhite/Kindle Unlimited Bundle or $150 Amazon gift card in tandem with this deal. Check them out and join their newsletter for deals and giveaways.

August 16

• The Rise of the Azure Spire by J. Edward Hackett, the second book in the Ravenhawk Chronicles will be available for PRE-ORDER!

August 19

• Flight of the Ravenhawk by J. Edward Hackett will be FREE on Amazon through August 22!

August 26

• Flight of the Ravenhawk by J. Edward Hackett will be released on KOBO!

August 26

• The Witch and the Devourer of Souls by C. David Belt COVER REVEAL on Instagram.

September

September 1

• Polar Night & Polar Day are available on KOBO!
• Polar Curse COVER REVEAL DAY!

September 6

• The Rise of the Azure Spire by J. Edward Hackett Release Day Blitz!

September 9

• Maxx Fragg, VPI by S.A. Check promo on Awesome Gang! Check out this site to find new titles to add to your TBR!

September 13

• The Rise of the Azure Spire by J. Edward Hackett Virtual Book Tour runs through September 21!

September 20

• The Witch and the Devourer of Souls by C. David Belt Pre-Order opens!

Polar Night Gets a Facelift!

Polar Night is the first book in the newly designed Polar Magic series by Julie Flanders. After deciding to add another installment to the Polar Magic series, we thought it best to make sure these action-packed novels had a new style.

Originally published in 2013, Polar Night was paranormal detective novel that hooked us into detective Danny Fitzpatrick’s life. Watching him battle some dangerous, murderous paranormal creatures has been such a wild ride. This fall, we will join Danny again as he takes on another puzzling case in Fairbanks, Alaska, but as we wait for the next murder—Polar Night and Polar Day are getting new covers!

Plus, if you haven’t read these novels yet, the first editions are going on sale! Polar Night, edition 1 is on sale for 7.99 on our web store while supplies last! But, if you really love the new cover as much as we do, you can Pre-Order Polar Night, too!

About Polar Night

At noon the sun awakens as rural Dalton highway is painted on the arctic, Alaskan horizon. Silhouetted against the burning haze, a haunted asylum pierces the never-ending sky.

A woman screams.

A silken voice and a powerful grip to the throat persuades her silence. His classic Russian features, not unlike the minted image of Czar Nicolas II, remain frozen in time. “Please do not disappoint me like the others, my darling.”

The doorbell chimes. He releases his hold and caresses her cheek. “Natasha,” escapes his lips as he ascends the creaky wooden stairs. A calm hand opens the door. The glistening snow on the front porch pales against Aleksei’s skin and charming smile.

The callused hand of detective Danny Fitzpatrick flashes a search warrant. His puffy, bloodshot eyes lock onto Aleksei’s …

The young woman cries out, but only Aleksei hears. They will never find you my dear. This beaten and hung over man does not have a clue.

Hours later, the detective crosses the threshold and shudders as if encased in a block of ice. The sun drops to sleep and an eerie shadow creeps alongside him. He shakes his head.

Aleksei watches from the peephole. You feel my immortal essence … do you not? A forceful hand bolts the door. Aleksei probes his elongating eye teeth.

It is time for a new plan …

Polar Day gets its new cover on August 12, 2022!

Fall 2022 Upcoming Releases

It’s been quite a while since Ink Smith Publishing has released more than two books a year. Due to COVID and other interruptions Ink Smith has been slowly getting back into the groove. Fall 2022 is starting to take shape and we are pleased to announce the upcoming publications of three of our current authors’ work. First up, is the relaunching of Polar Night and Polar Day by Julie Flanders. These relaunched, and beautifully designed covers are in preparation for the third book, Polar Curse, in the re-branded Polar Magic series.

Polar Curse by Julie Flanders

Julie Flanders, the author of The Ghosts of Aquinnah, Polar Night, and Polar Day, is releasing the next book in the Polar Magic series: Polar Curse. It started in Fairbanks, and it will end in Fairbanks. Detective Danny Fitzpatrick has dueled with vampires and witches, but something is haunting Fairbanks—and it isn’t just the recent disappearance of a hiker. Eerie voices, accidental deaths and arson keep dragging Danny back to Kennecott cemetery. Back to Annabelle Trescot’s grave. The only theory that makes any sense: a deadly ghost.

With bodies piling up, Danny is forced to seek out Aleksei Nechayev, the murderous vampire, for help. But history has a way of coming back to haunt us, even when the ghosts get what they want. 

The Rise of the Azure Spire by J. Edward Hackett

J. Edward Hackett, author of the epic-fantasy novel, The Flight of the Ravenhawk, is back with the sequel to Prince Kals’ adventure. With King Darnashi under the control of necromancy wielded by Prime Magus Encheron, the Wizardlord’s must pledge their allegiance or face the costs of treason.

The Elves of Venda have thrown their support behind Prince Kal, but Kal might be more Allurian than they bargained for. When Kal’s dreams connect to the tortured soul of his brother, King Darnashi—the war takes a much deadlier turn. An army of the dead has risen and Encheron wields their commander. 

While Venda and Alluria fight their war, Encheron is making deals with the Shadowland to ensure his own claim over Alluria, but when he promises the Heart of Creation in exchange for his power, he may have doomed them all.

The Witch and the Devourer of Souls by C. David Belt

C. David Belt, author of The Witch of White Lady Hollow, has rocketed us into the future with The Witch and the Devourer of Souls. We find ourselves following an adult, Tabitha Moonshadow, navigating another evil force, in the sequel.

A masked serial killer feeds off the terror of women, devouring their souls… and he’s set his sights on Tabitha.

Tabitha Moonshadow Kilmore is now a young wife and a new mother, as well as a starving university student. And only her husband, her beloved Josh, knows that she’s a witch. And only Tabitha knows that Josh is a warlock—her warlock. They can do nothing apart, but together, they are magnificent.

It’s 1982, and a masked serial killer stalks the streets of tranquil Provo, Utah, abducting and terrorizing women, consuming their fear, and devouring their souls. And the killer has targeted the ultimate prize–the witch, Tabitha.

Reluctantly, Tabitha uses her abilities to aid Provo Police Detective Daniel Folau, a man scarred without and within, to identify and stop the murderer. But can Tabitha and Josh trust Folau? Can they trust any man? After all, any male could be the Devourer of Souls.