Book Award 2022

Browse through these submissions for the Page Turner Book Award 2022. This is an international writing contest for published authors to showcase their books.

Young woman facing a castle ruin, ghostly eyes of another woman are watching her
"Echoes" by P.J. Roscoe
Genre: Paranormal & Supernatural

A secretive young woman moves to a village in Shropshire and becomes embroiled in a centuries old mystery when she witnesses a murder that has her fighting for her life as one terrible decision echoes down through the centuries. There were many casualties of war, but some refuse to be forgotten.

A golden bird flying against a black and green sky.  Text: The Dry Country. Judith Pratt.
"The Dry Country" by Judith Pratt Pratt
Genre: Fantasy

Dreams, vision, and a landscape that changes as you walk. A Guide who has never led such an impossible group across the Dry Country. And a hero learning who she is.

The silhouette of a girl entering trees in a golden light. Top writing: Judith Pratt. Bottom writing: Siljeea Magic.
"Siljeea Magic" by Judith Pratt Pratt
Genre: Fantasy

Andrea, 13, finds small people in the woods, making friends with Erau, a Bokaaj boy. Then new road full of houses begins to chew up the woods. Andrea must keep the Bokaaj safe, while managing a new school, overprotective parents, and a bratty younger brother

man and woman
"Pomegranates and Olive" by Jane Gundogan Gundogan
Genre: Romance

Olive is stuck in a rut with her long-term boyfriend but a case of projectile vomiting and a psychic reading she decides it’s time to start actually living her life and runs away to Bodrum, Turkey where she meets the handsome but damaged, Deniz.
Two men. One is perfect, the other… not so much.

man and woman
"Salep and Ginger" by Jane Gundogan Gundogan
Genre: Romance

Ginger’s love life is perfect—at least by her rom-com standards. Living in Notting Hill and engaged to a bonafide Chris Hemsworth clone, she finally has her HEA! Until Aydin.
If she can survive through the hurricane Aydin brings with him, she might come out the other end with her HEA.

The Chameleon Shop Book 1
"The Chameleon Shop trilogy" by Teresa M Schulz
Genre: Childrens Middle Grade Books

Kaylee Browne discovers a magic key in a new bookstore in town. The key takes her to the faraway lands of The Five Realms, where she begins a quest to find the maker of the key so she can learn how to get home... then to her surprise, a completely new quest involving giant cats, a castle, a witch, a

Barbed Wire and Daisies
"Barbed Wire and Daisies" by Teresa M Schulz
Genre: Suspense & Thriller

The year 2030 as world wide oil supplies come to a grinding halt overnight, there are now hoards of starving, desperate people in the overcrowded cities and looting, violence and chaos become rife. Living in a remote valley, Gen is a kick ass, protective mother who, along with husband Nate, will

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"Crime Exploded, A Buck Taylor Novel" by Chuck Morgan
Genre: Mystery & Cozy Mystery

When several explosions shatter the peace and quiet of Christmas morning, Colorado Bureau of Investigation agent Buck Taylor and his team are sent to sift through the wreckage to determine if these bombings are the work of a mad bomber, terrorists, or home-grown extremists.

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"Crime Exploded, A Buck Taylor Novel" by Chuck Morgan
Genre: Crime

When several explosions shatter the peace and quiet of Christmas morning, Colorado Bureau of Investigation agent Buck Taylor and his team are sent to sift through the wreckage to determine if these bombings are the work of a mad bomber, terrorists, or home-grown extremists.

Titles iposed over the majestic Rocky Mountains
"Crime Denied, A Buck Taylor Novel" by Chuck Morgan
Genre: Mystery & Cozy Mystery

Alicia Hawkins didn’t become a serial killer in the usual manner. She was a perfectly normal college student until that summer a year ago when she made the discovery that would change her life.

Title imposed over the majestic Rocky Mountains
"Crime Denied, A Buck Taylor Novel" by Chuck Morgan
Genre: Crime

Alicia Hawkins didn’t become a serial killer in the usual manner. She was a perfectly normal college student until that summer a year ago when she made the discovery that would change her life.
Now, Alicia is back in Aspen, and she’s preparing to fulfill a promise she made to her late grandfather.

Book cover of A Lady Born, A Pirate Bred by Claire Merchant
"A Lady Born, A Pirate Bred" by Claire Merchant
Genre: Action Adventure

Corey has developed into the perfect pirate, serving under a fine captain in a position of trust and authority. However, when Captain Lear decides she should learn to be more lady-like, she is mistaken for a missing duchess and kidnapped by pirates who are after the bounty for her return.

Book cover of Mistry by Moonlight by Claire Merchant
"Mistry by Moonlight" by Claire Merchant
Genre: Fantasy

After a year in Europe, Taylor Mistry returns to South Coast a changed woman inside and out. After stopping to help an injured wolf on the side of the road, Taylor's life gets more complicated as she discovers her life is in danger.

Book cover of South Coast Son by Claire Merchant
"South Coast Son" by Claire Merchant
Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Samuel Saber is a simple guy with only a few ambitions - to play professional football, be with the girl he likes, and stay out of trouble. However, between the scandals and bad publicity involving his mayor father, and the complication that is his love life, Sam Saber’s life is far from drama-free

Book cover of Christian and Layla by Claire Merchant
"Christian and Layla" by Claire Merchant
Genre: Romance

From the day they meet, Christian and Layla are inseparable until, after years of a perfect relationship, Layla disappears from Christian's life without a goodbye. As Christian struggles to move on, Layla is forced to confront her past and her reason for leaving when the two cross paths again.

Book cover of Dying Light by Claire Merchant
"Dying Light" by Claire Merchant
Genre: Fantasy

As the age-old war between two magic breeds intensifies, sixteen-year-old Sienna Sullivan discovers that she is the only hope to protect her family and friends from some destructive Shadow Weavers who threaten the very existence of Light Lacers.

Book cover of Visionary by Claire Merchant
"Visionary" by Claire Merchant
Genre: Paranormal & Supernatural

After getting corrective eye surgery, twenty-four-year-old high school teacher Cassia Reid opens her eyes to find that her vision is a lot better than she expected. Without her glasses, she can now see how people will die.