Primeros reseñadoresShawe Ruckus

It was just a typical day for third-year university student Edith Orozco as she boarded her train home, but her world is unexpectedly thrown into chaos as she finds herself thrust into a time traveling adventure to save humanity from a seemingly unstoppable evil.

With the help of her niece, Moli, and two strangers, James and Kiza, the group must travel through time to collect nine wonders from history in just nine days. Only then can they hope to save the world from Pandorai, a murderous AI bent on destruction, along with its two maniacal henchmen: resurrected Adolf Hitler and Dr Shiro Ishii.

Tasked with collecting their first wonder, The Book of the Living, the unlikely quartet of heroes are transported back in time to Ancient Egypt, where they must travel to the Tomb of King Unas. But the clock is ticking, with only 24 hours to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles to reach their destination.

Can Edith guide the group and encourage them to work together as they encounter treacherous slave merchants, frightening prehistoric dinosaurs, and mischievous ancient gods? Or will the evil Trio beat them to their prize and bring the world one step closer to mayhem and destruction?

What critics and readers have to say

"Four young people face an uphill struggle in saving the world against the forces of evil in this whimsical fantasy. The dozen or so pages of notes and references testify to the density of the prose." – Kirkus Reviews

"A well-written and intriguing fantasy and a highly literate puzzle of a book that weaves the threads of ancient and modern history into a time-traveling tapestry of conspiracy theories and old fashioned adventure." – IndieReader

"Shawe Ruckus has created a magnificent world full of otherworldly creatures and futuristic technology, resulting in a uniquely engaging setting where you are completely immersed." – Readers' Favorite

"An epic tale of adventure, magic, and danger. What truly sets this book apart is its strong and inspiring female protagonist." – Amazon

"Combines excellent elements of fantasy and sci-fi, brilliantly woven throughout the course of a fascinating story that will keep readers hooked until the end." – Amazon

"Definitely a must-read for fantasy and adventure lovers." – Goodreads

On the annual Ghost Night when spirits wander, newlyweds Catherine Roxborough and her partner Chance Yang never imagined death would stalk their summery seaside destination.

Excited to meet her husband's family on their honeymoon, Catherine crosses paths with new acquaintances, young and old, as they journey from London to northern coastal China. However, the couple's celebrations are marred when ghosts of the past come back to haunt the Yangs, as three naked dead bodies are discovered in a nearby seaside derelict - three people the honeymooners had only just met.

Was it murder, an act of revenge, or an affair gone wrong? The answer to these questions may hit closer to home than Catherine could ever expect or than Chance is willing to admit. And as the couple chases the clues, the bride realizes that her new husband may have ghastly secrets to hide.

As the mystery unravels and the pair becomes entangled in a decade-old investigation, Catherine faces a dilemma: stand by her partner or expose the truth and implicate a beloved family member. But amidst the turmoil, only one thing remains certain: the path they choose could forever reshape their lives.

What critics and readers have to say:

"With memorable characters, immersive descriptions, and astonishingly clever sleights of hand, All Body Bags and No Knickers is a literary mystery, a travel guide, and a delicious thriller standing on each other's shoulders in a trench coat." — IndieReader

"An entertaining mystery with a paranormal twist." — Independent Librarian, Edelweiss

"The book's ability to transition between sorrowful and humorous moments provides readers with an emotional rollercoaster, adding depth and unpredictability to the plot. This is, without a doubt, an enticing page-turner that keeps readers hooked from beginning to end." — OnlineBookClub

"Buckle your seatbelt for this mystery because it will keep you guessing all the way. Mystery fans everywhere will want to add this book at the top of their reading list." — ReaderViews

"It helped me unwind and simultaneously piqued my interest with the details of past events that the novel revealed progressively. My initial feelings of calm and mild curiosity were quickly replaced by excitement as several hints began to divulge what had transpired in the past and the identity of the true suspect." — Readers' Favorite

"The couple's travels in China are filled with sights, sounds, smells, food, and fun. The author's descriptions of their different activities and excursions were better than a travelogue and will tempt readers to make their own travel plans." — Reedsy Discovery

Can an unlikely quartet of heroes sent back to ancient Egypt save humanity from a seemingly unstoppable evil?

It was just a typical day for third-year university student Edith Orozco as she boarded her train home, but her world is unexpectedly thrown into chaos as she finds herself thrust into a time traveling adventure to save humanity from a seemingly unstoppable evil.

With the help of her niece, Moli, and two strangers, James and Kiza, the group must travel through time to collect nine wonders from history in just nine days. Only then can they hope to save the world from Pandorai, a murderous AI bent on destruction, along with its two maniacal henchmen: resurrected Adolf Hitler and Dr Shiro Ishii.

Tasked with collecting their first wonder, The Book of the Living, the unlikely quartet of heroes are transported back in time to Ancient Egypt, where they must travel to the Tomb of King Unas. But the clock is ticking, with only 24 hours to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles to reach their destination.

Can Edith guide the group and encourage them to work together as they encounter treacherous slave merchants, frightening prehistoric dinosaurs, and mischievous ancient gods? Or will the evil Trio beat them to their prize and bring the world one step closer to mayhem and destruction?

What critics and readers have to say

"Four young people face an uphill struggle in saving the world against the forces of evil in this whimsical fantasy. The dozen or so pages of notes and references testify to the density of the prose." – Kirkus Reviews

"A well-written and intriguing fantasy and a highly literate puzzle of a book that weaves the threads of ancient and modern history into a time-traveling tapestry of conspiracy theories and old fashioned adventure." – IndieReader

"Shawe Ruckus has created a magnificent world full of otherworldly creatures and futuristic technology, resulting in a uniquely engaging setting where you are completely immersed." – Readers' Favorite

"An epic tale of adventure, magic, and danger. What truly sets this book apart is its strong and inspiring female protagonist." – Bethuel Kibet, Amazon

"Combines excellent elements of fantasy and sci-fi, brilliantly woven throughout the course of a fascinating story that will keep readers hooked until the end." – M. Kearney, Amazon

"Definitely a must-read for fantasy and adventure lovers." – Manik and Sayee, Goodreads

Why is the dragon the only fantasy creature in the Chinese zodiac? Maybe it's because dragons aren't a fantasy after all...

Moli has never seen a dragon, but she'd imagined one many times. Following the death of her father, a museum curator and historian, her need to escape from the real world has never felt so acute.

Travelling from China to London to attend the funeral, Moli takes the opportunity to visit her father's last exhibition, "The Lost Dynasty of Rouran". The trip reveals Moli's connection to an ancient khanate and, unexpectedly, opens the door to another realm. This is just the beginning of an adventure that takes her travelling through time to a world of shamans, rituals, conqueror worms, dragon chariots and even a confrontation with the world's greatest foes.

To save humanity, Moli and an unlikely quartet of heroes are sent back in history, but can they outrun a fate worse than death? And where does reality end and magic begin? Enter a world where everything is possible...

What critics and readers have to say

"The mixture of time travel, mythology, SF tropes, and a spirited youngster in the lead makes for a truly wild narrative." – Kirkus Reviews

"With a precocious young protagonist navigating immense, sophisticated ideas and feelings, this is a thoughtful story about choosing empathy and hope in a world of grief and intolerance written with eloquent language and Alice-in-Wonderland-like flair." – IndieReader

"If you love adventure stories featuring dragons, shamans, talking cats, and other fantastical elements, this will be just up your alley." – Readers' Favorite

"Deeply meaningful and with a blend of needed fantasy, the story flows in a wonderful spectrum of events." – Amazon

"A captivating read that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish." – Amazon

"This is an intriguing and action-packed novel. I was entertained as much as I was compelled to think about the faults, failures, and triumphs of humanity." – OnlineBookClub

On the annual Ghost Night when spirits wander, newlyweds Catherine Roxborough and her partner Chance Yang never imagined death would stalk their summery seaside destination.

Excited to meet her husband's family on their honeymoon, Catherine crosses paths with new acquaintances, young and old, as they journey from London to northern coastal China. However, the couple's celebrations are marred when ghosts of the past come back to haunt the Yangs, as three naked dead bodies are discovered in a nearby seaside derelict - three people the honeymooners had only just met.

Was it murder, an act of revenge, or an affair gone wrong? The answer to these questions may hit closer to home than Catherine could ever expect or than Chance is willing to admit. And as the couple chases the clues, the bride realizes that her new husband may have ghastly secrets to hide.

As the mystery unravels and the pair becomes entangled in a decade-old investigation, Catherine faces a dilemma: stand by her partner or expose the truth and implicate a beloved family member. But amidst the turmoil, only one thing remains certain: the path they choose could forever reshape their lives.

About the Author

I'm Shawe Ruckus, a writer of stories that others dare not write, where legendary creatures and cold cases take centre stage.

I am also a member of the 'Space Mafia', aka the International Space University, and a former student of the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries in London, where Agatha Christie learnt how to poison.