New Book Release: A New Life in Paradise: Retiring in the Philippines - by Philippe Faucon

 

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Escape to paradise... but can you truly find yourself there?

James Faulkner thought retirement meant slowing down. Instead, it became the start of everything.

Leaving behind the familiar streets of home, James moves to Dumaguete—a sun-drenched city on the coast of the Philippines—seeking peace, purpose, and maybe a little adventure. What he finds is far more complicated: language mix-ups, sweltering heat, expat misfits, and two young women in his household who upend everything he thought he knew about connection, love, and belonging.

From local fiestas to typhoons, quiet beach walks to community dinners under fairy lights, James begins to stitch together a new kind of life—imperfect, unexpected, but deeply human.

A New Life in Paradise is a warm, character-driven novel about reinvention, cultural discovery, and the messy, beautiful reality of starting over in a place that feels like home... even if you never meant to stay.

About the author:

Philippe Faucon was born in France but has lived in Arizona and sometimes in Peru. With a family background in all kinds of military careers, including a brother who has worked as a real-life spy, Philippe brings a unique insight into the world of espionage and intrigue. Writing allows him to explore the difficult choices people face when confronted with only bad options, and he aims to keep his novels grounded in reality. While the characters and storylines are fictional, the background information is meticulously researched and real.

New Book Release: The Doll of Wrath: The birth of the Aswang - by Philippe Mathieu (Author), Philippe Faucon (Author)

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A mansion steeped in darkness. A tree that whispers secrets. A vengeful spirit trapped by betrayal.

When Bea accepts a job as caretaker of an old mansion in the quiet town of Dumaguete, she hopes for a regular house keeping job. But her discovery of an eerie doll and a cursed mirror unleashes the wrath of Maria, a ghost tormented by betrayal and abuse in life. Bound to a centuries-old balete tree, Maria possesses Bea’s body to carry out her revenge — not just against the living, but anyone tied to her tragic past.

As Bea’s mind flickers between the suffocating prison of a tattered doll and fleeting control of her body, Celina, a young woman burdened by a sinister family curse, and her wise grandmother Lola Ina must unravel the mansion’s grim history. They turn to Magda, a reclusive mangkukulam, and encounter beings both benevolent and terrifying — duendes, engkantos, and an aswang lurking in the shadows.

Together, they must face Maria’s spectral fury and the horrors she has unleashed. But as the boundaries between the living and the dead blur, one question remains: can they survive the darkness without succumbing to it themselves?

The Doll of Wrath is a chilling journey into Filipino folklore, human frailty, and the haunting power of vengeance. Dare to step inside — but beware, some stories cling to you long after the last page.

Will you escape Maria’s wrath? Or will you become part of her tale?

Perfect for fans of gothic horror, rich cultural myths, and unrelenting suspense. Grab your copy today and uncover the secrets that should have stayed buried.

About the author: 

Philippe Faucon was born in France but has lived in Arizona and sometimes in Peru. With a family background in all kinds of military careers, including a brother who has worked as a real-life spy, Philippe brings a unique insight into the world of espionage and intrigue. Writing allows him to explore the difficult choices people face when confronted with only bad options, and he aims to keep his novels grounded in reality. While the characters and storylines are fictional, the background information is meticulously researched and real.