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Friends Can Be by P.D. Bruns Friends Can Be by P.D. Bruns Sep. 25, 2010 $0.99 24268 words Sample 50%
Anna and Emily just started middle school. They’ve come from different elementary schools and have different backgrounds, but they have one thing in common: the loss of their mothers through the same tragedy. This young-adult novel takes you on a tour of historical places in and around Tulsa, Oklahoma as Anna and Emily discover the nature of their relationship.
Quarterback Duel by Sal Maiorana Quarterback Duel by Sal Maiorana Sep. 25, 2010 $6.99 44185 words Sample 20%
Super sophomore Casey Carter wins the starting quarterback job at River View High, but jealous and vindictive senior Steve Northcutt staunchly believes he should be the starter and plots a devious scheme to derail Casey. In this fast-moving story, the two boys engage in a season-long conflict that hinders the Eagles in their quest to win the conference title.
Pranksters at Play: Tales Out of School by Mel Anthony Pranksters at Play: Tales Out of School by Mel Anthony Sep. 24, 2010 $4.99 99192 words Sample 20%
A Very Funny Book! "Pranksters at Play: Tales Out of School" is chock-a-block with, what else - pranks! Reader beware, "Nothing is ever exactly what it seems." Author Mel Anthony lived 5 years at boarding school and was both a perpetrator and victim of pranks. Royalties will be donated to Christian Out Reach Peru. ISBN 978-1-897435-43-4 trade paperback ISBN 978-1-897435-49-6 Smashwords edition
Resonics: Revelations by J. R. Calvo Resonics: Revelations by J. R. Calvo Sep. 24, 2010 You set the price! 19186 words Sample 30%
In the distant future, our hubris brings about the Reaping, a cataclysm tearing the world asunder, spewing forth silver dust. This silver enables a new breed of sonic tech to rise, everything from lights to weapons. Meanwhile, two factions wrestle to save what's left of the world, the Paladins and the Rebels. Behind their power struggle, lies a technique re-emerging for those who would listen...
The Dragonbards by Shirley Rousseau Murphy The Dragonbards by Shirley Rousseau Murphy Sep. 24, 2010 $3.99 54351 words Sample 25%
Dragonbards Trilogy, Book 3. Only the dragonbards and their singing dragons have the power to unite the people and animals of Tirror into an army that can break the Dark’s hypnotic hold over the world. Before their leader Tebriel can challenge the hordes gathering for the final battle, he must confront the dark lord Quazelzeg face to face in the Castle of Doors, a warp of time and space.
The Ivory Lyre by Shirley Rousseau Murphy The Ivory Lyre by Shirley Rousseau Murphy Sep. 24, 2010 $3.99 60594 words Sample 25%
Dragonbards Trilogy, Book 2. The bard Tebriel and his singing dragon Seastrider together can weave powerful spells. With other dragons searching for their own bards, they have been inciting revolts throughout the enslaved land of Tirror. Only if they can contact underground resistance fighters and find the talisman hidden in Dacia will they have a chance to break the Dark’s hold on the world.
Nightpool by Shirley Rousseau Murphy Nightpool by Shirley Rousseau Murphy Sep. 24, 2010 $3.99 60815 words Sample 25%
Dragonbards Trilogy, Book 1. As dark raiders invade the world of Tirror, a singing dragon awakens from her long slumber, searching for the human who can vanquish the forces of evil—Tebriel, son of the murdered king. Teb has found refuge in Nightpool, a colony of talking otters. But a creature of the Dark is also seeking him, and the battle to which he is drawn will decide Tirror’s future.
Sandstorm by Ted Simmons Sandstorm by Ted Simmons Sep. 24, 2010 $6.00 40297 words Sample 30%
On August 9, 1990, 16-year-old American Jeff Connors enters the lobby of a four-star hotel in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, dressed in the dishdasha of an Arab Bedouin, trying to be reunited with his father. He just survived a terror-filled week, the invasion of Kuwait by the Iraqi army. Jeff has no idea he’s been caught in the first strike of a local war that will threaten to screw up the whole world.
Uncool- True Story by The M.A.D. Poet (aka Melissa A. Dean) Uncool- True Story by The M.A.D. Poet (aka Melissa A. Dean) Sep. 24, 2010 $3.99 1247 words Sample 60%
Everyone has a breaking point. This girl was no exception. No friends. Bullies constantly picking on her. No one to talk to, and it seems like the whole school has branded her "Uncool" What's a girl to do!? She feels so alone in the world. Until the cutest boy at school (in her eyes) asks her out on a date! Without questioning it, she accepts... Note: This story has a tragic ending.
Valley of the Misty Mountain: Book One of the KODI Trilogy by Christine Buzzi Valley of the Misty Mountain: Book One of the KODI Trilogy by Christine Buzzi Sep. 23, 2010 $1.99 70128 words Sample 10%
When 8-year-old Kodi leaves his coastal village for a hike up Misty Mountain with his grandfather, he imagines they might be back before nightfall. But this is no ordinary journey, and certainly Gardon, his grandfather, is no ordinary person! Valley of the Misty Mountain is the first book of the exciting KODI trilogy. Author Christine Buzzi lives on Vancouver Island, Canada.
Dream Weaver's Quest: The Labyrinth War by B Lindstrom Dream Weaver's Quest: The Labyrinth War by B Lindstrom Sep. 23, 2010 $6.99 52275 words Sample 20%
First in a trilogy, this nightscape-inspired young adult fantasy fiction describes the adventures of a junior high student who can control her dreams, and the friends who are willing to help her. In a classic tale of the battle between good and evil, author B. Lindstrom makes a claim as to what happens during the hours of darkness.
Diablo Creek by Ted Simmons Diablo Creek by Ted Simmons Sep. 23, 2010 $6.00 45268 words Sample 30%
Sixteen-year-old Peter Grayson and his pal Jerrod rescue a nearly drowned young Hispanic man from raging floodwaters. He refuses to give the boys any clue about the terrible place from which he’s escaped. After leaving their care, Pedro’s body is found floating in the waters of Diablo Creek. The boys’ quest for the truth leads them into a deepening spiral of danger and corruption.
Secrets of the Magical Medallions:The Treasure Hunters Club Book 1 by Sean McCartney Secrets of the Magical Medallions:The Treasure Hunters Club Book 1 by Sean McCartney Sep. 22, 2010 $1.99 40037 words Sample 20%
A Treasure Hunting Legend... Four Ordinary Kids... Two Magical Medallions... Pursued By An Ancient Evil... In One Extraordinary Adventure. Join the Treasure Hunters Club as they look to unlock the Secrets of the Magical Medallions. ...Some Secrets Are Better Left Alone.
White Heat, White Ashes by Ted Simmons White Heat, White Ashes by Ted Simmons Sep. 22, 2010 $6.00 44149 words Sample 30%
When a Hispanic family is killed in a tragic fire, Peter is scrutinized by the police, and his world makes little sense. His best friend ignores him, and he is lured into the frightening world of a secret militia. Peter becomes an unlikely hero: saving Jerrod and his sister, undermining a second hate-crime, and finding the courage to believe in his convictions.
Myka the Goddess Witch: Zeus Secret by Vianka Van Bokkem Myka the Goddess Witch: Zeus Secret by Vianka Van Bokkem Sep. 21, 2010 $3.99 6591 words Sample 5%
The moment I was born Zeus gave me away to a loyal "mortal witch” named Maia which means “nursing mother”. Maia lived in Mykonos, Greece and decided to name me Myka. She was careful to cast the biggest magic spell on me. I was going to be a mortal girl until the day of my 18th birthday!
Candy Dancer by David and Linda Broughton Candy Dancer by David and Linda Broughton Sep. 19, 2010 $7.85 61960 words Sample 25%
Michelina (Mikey) runs from the men she thinks shot her parents. She winds up at Circle H Rescue Ranch, where orphans and horses are giving a loving home. Meanwhile, the local detective on the case smells a big fat Federal rat in the woodpile. Are Mikey's parents really dead? If not, who are they hiding from, and why?
The Legend of Big Hat Billy by David and Linda Broughton The Legend of Big Hat Billy by David and Linda Broughton Sep. 19, 2010 $7.85 82702 words Sample 33%
Billy's parents are out of reach, and his grandparents suddenly go missing. What to do? Billy figures that out, but doesn't know whether his parents or grandparents are alive or dead. Were they kidnapped? Things look that way, the next question is why? Liz and Roscoe are stumped..for a while. Good detectives, they figure it out. Billy falls in love... with a horse, of course.
Fish Tales: The Legend of the Golden Fishes by Nick Masi Fish Tales: The Legend of the Golden Fishes by Nick Masi Sep. 18, 2010 $0.99 65529 words Sample 5%
While searching for food one day, a legendary golden fish is caught in a fisherman’s net and sold as a household pet. When word gets out of his existence, a deceitful scientist implements an elaborate scheme to steal the fish and place him in the local museum. Enjoy this book as the fish experiences a series of remarkable escapes from death that lead to an extraordinary ending.
The Exodus According to G: A Unique View of the Biblical Story by Albert E. Gilding, Sr. The Exodus According to G: A Unique View of the Biblical Story by Albert E. Gilding, Sr. Sep. 18, 2010 $2.99 162681 words Sample 50%
An Environmental Basis for the Biblical story of the Exodus. In 1628 BC, a volcano on Thera, a large island in the Aegean Sea, erupted. A new reading of the time line of history would make the explosion of Thera and the Exodus, as described in the Hebrew Torah and the Christian Old Testament, concurrent events, justifying a new, realistic, first-person narrative of the Exodus. It will move you.
Black Lightning by David and Linda Broughton Black Lightning by David and Linda Broughton Sep. 18, 2010 $7.85 66377 words Sample 23%
Josie Stevens is orphaned, all at the hands of a trained killer, that wants something her father had. She gets placed at a horse ranch, where it's readily apparent she has "the gift" of being able to communicate with the horses, the first is a big black stallion no one else could gentle. The killer lurks as Josie begins her new life.
Few Are Chosen by M T McGuire Few Are Chosen by M T McGuire Sep. 17, 2010 $3.00 110392 words Sample 10%
As the best getaway man in K'Barth The Pan of Hamgee knows most people are out to get him. When he unwittingly sets himself on a collision course with Lord Vernon, K’Barth’s despot ruler, The Pan must make choices and stand up for his beliefs – beliefs he never knew he had until they were challenged. But, faced with a stark moral dilemma will his new found integrity stick? Can he stop running?
Fire of the Fey by Christine Rose Fire of the Fey by Christine Rose Sep. 17, 2010 $3.99 52978 words Sample 20%
Adventures continue for Cullen and his band of misfits in this 3rd installment of the Rowan of the Wood fantasy series. Still possessed by the wizard Rowan, Cullen settles into his new home with his fire elemental sister, Aidan, and their fey uncle, Moody Marlin. But all is not well. A series of fires raging through the redwoods puts Aidan in the hot seat, as the group looks to her for an answer.
The Healer's Stone by P E Alty The Healer's Stone by P E Alty Sep. 17, 2010 $0.99 43142 words Sample 50%
Everybody has something special about them; it’s just that most people never find out what that is. As Gwen approaches her 14th birthday, with a history of witchcraft in the family, she takes a school trip to a Welsh camp. Staying in surroundings steeped in myths of Camelot and Merlin, is it a strange coincidence that characters she encounters here seem like they have stepped out of the past?
Future Vision by Ellen Parry Lewis Future Vision by Ellen Parry Lewis Sep. 16, 2010 $6.99 53317 words Sample 50%
Samantha Bell has a bright future until one night at the fair when she decides to go through the controversial Future Vision exhibit. She gets to see a glimpse of her future but is forced to forget it. Sam leaves the exhibit with an ominous feeling and three strange words written on her hand, thanks to a pen she smuggled in. She feels that she must discover their meaning before her life is ruined
The Pebblestone Five by Jeremy Mark Lane The Pebblestone Five by Jeremy Mark Lane Sep. 16, 2010 $0.99 4988 words Sample 10%
Children in the barren Texas Panhandle band together in the face of child abuse.
Sallowed Blood by Glenn Stuart Sallowed Blood by Glenn Stuart Sep. 16, 2010 $5.99 69818 words Sample 15%
When Daniel Stone inherits Castle Fichtner in the heart of the Bavarian Alps, he believes his dreams have come true! Unfortunately, those imaginings soon turn to nightmares as he realizes something terrible lurks beneath the castle’s ancient walls. But legends are based on truth, and the truth is more dreadful than anything Daniel could have imagined!
Belle Boy: A Sister in the Rebel Ranks by Anne Fuller Belle Boy: A Sister in the Rebel Ranks by Anne Fuller Sep. 16, 2010 $2.95 32920 words Sample 15%
When Samantha Anne's brother, Johnny, goes missing-in-action while fighting for the Confederate army, she takes on the responsibility of finding him herself. Lucky for her, she grew up tagging along with Johnny and his friends, doing things a proper Southern Belle should never do. These skills come in handy as she disguises herself to join the rebel ranks.
Desert Secrets by Kim Carey Desert Secrets by Kim Carey Sep. 15, 2010 $2.99 44397 words Sample 2%
Glamour, fashion, and success are traded for the secrets of the desert when leading photographer, Jo Potter, agrees to photograph a cache of inexplicably encrypted stones in the remote Mooyung cave. Desert Secrets is a journey of love and loss set against the broad canvas of the Australian outback and Peru. It is a story of the passion that flows when we follow our heart's true desire.
The Light and the Shade. Book one, short stories and poems. by OFU OBEKPA The Light and the Shade. Book one, short stories and poems. by OFU OBEKPA Sep. 15, 2010 $12.75 26019 words Sample 30%
The Light and the Shade is a book of short stories and poems filled with adventure, science fiction /fantasy. The characters are intriguing. Jessy Barram and the Vainglorious Wizard: Jessy is put to the test as he enters the realm of dreams. Torgny: A skilled thief who's life comes crashing down at the moment of truth.Rejected sacrifice: A father is willing to go any distance to obtain power
BLACK LILIES by Nena Crowe BLACK LILIES by Nena Crowe Sep. 15, 2010 $0.99 93695 words Sample 35%
Vivid dreams were the least of Adora's worries when she finally left her father's home and moved to the California Central Coast to live with her mother. Strange whispering, the sense that someone is following her, a new guy, and an old gypsy tale surround her. Now she has to decide who she can trust in order to save herself from an ancient curse.
Peggy of the Cove Peggy of the Cove "Secrets" by Ivan Fraser Sep. 15, 2010 $7.17 52861 words Sample 50%
Nova Scotia’s heroine, the lone survivor of a shipwreck, Peggy of Peggy’s Cove, is stricken with amnesia. It becomes clear to her she must reclaim her lost identity. As dark adversaries threaten to destroy her, Peggy is forced to make a choice that could cost her the only life she knows. In a breathtakingly dangerous adventure to Scotland, Peggy unravels clues to rediscover her identity.
A Sword Called…Kitten? by Gordon Long A Sword Called…Kitten? by Gordon Long Sep. 14, 2010 $1.99 90884 words Sample 20%
Lost years ago from its traditional owner, thrown into a swamp by a Hand with no ear for music, the Sword struggles through the seamy underside of society to regain the path towards honour, glory, and a Name. This new prospect is only a woodcutter, but he has a strong arm and a receptive mind. A chance for heroic deeds? The Sword dares to dream again. Now, if only someone had a sense of humour!
Rea and Kip: Part 1 of The River Runs Through by Kat Jaske Rea and Kip: Part 1 of The River Runs Through by Kat Jaske Sep. 14, 2010 $0.99 10050 words Sample 27%
Feel the excitement of a new college, friends and sports through the emotions of college students Kip and Rea. Friends, then not friends. Joy and deep sadness. Learning to trust and know real friendship. Why is it so hard to seize that moment when a best friend becomes more than that? A story of misunderstanding and pride, friendship and love, relationships, written in a musical prose poem style.
Powerless: The Shadowing by Jason Letts Powerless: The Shadowing by Jason Letts Sep. 14, 2010 $2.99 84443 words Sample 10%
In book two of the Powerless series, Mira and her friends must endure a period of apprenticeship, known as The Shadowing. While her friends seek out mentors to develop their unique magical abilities, Mira searches for the brilliant author of her science books, Flip Widget. For all they have to fear in the future, they will find that the troubles they prepare for are much close than they think.
Daughters of Qora: The Legend of Sophia by Faye T. Knight Daughters of Qora: The Legend of Sophia by Faye T. Knight Sep. 14, 2010 $1.99 89125 words Sample 50%
Long ago, a mysterious jewel crashed to the desert world of Qora. According to legend, the jewel is the living heart of Sophia, the rain goddess, who promises to be reborn as a human in order to reclaim what she has lost. Princess Kalkuro is unaware the goddess lives inside her. When she is kidnapped by a mysterious stranger, she is swept away on a treasure hunt that will reveal her true powers.
Confucius at 6 by Brian Montgomery Confucius at 6 by Brian Montgomery Sep. 13, 2010 $5.00 13187 words Sample 25%
A light hearted book of humor designed to bring a chuckle to readers seeking a wisecrack or two mixed in with their philosophy. Told in the voice of a 6 year old Confucius, this is a collection of his teachings done at the remarkable age of six! Please use and enjoy the wisdom of the Master as a child.
Fun Campfire Ghost Stories by John Bradshaw Fun Campfire Ghost Stories by John Bradshaw Sep. 13, 2010 $4.99 19267 words Sample 15%
A unique collection of 24 fun campfire style stories. Unlike most ghost stories that end in a scary way, these stories are designed to have relief endings. Endings that have a fun or silly twist that relieves the suspenseful build so even the youngest will beg for more and still sleep soundly at night. These stories will bring a lot of fun and are perfect for any story telling session.
The Stranger On Death Row by Loretta B. Staley The Stranger On Death Row by Loretta B. Staley Sep. 13, 2010 $1.65 65581 words Sample 20%
THE STRANGER ON DEATH ROW is a serious, yet lightly humorous, story of a teen-age girl who becomes convinced that “the man on death row” is her natural father. She and her friends have many exciting adventures as they become involved in an effort to learn if the man is actually her father and if he is innocent, as he claims. The story has many twists and turns. Suitable for all ages.
Oathbreaker (A Faery Tale Novella) by M. R. Mathias Oathbreaker (A Faery Tale Novella) by M. R. Mathias Sep. 13, 2010 $1.00 8220 words Sample 50%
This isn't your mom's faery tale. This pixie has an attitude. Oonzil Windlestraw, a pixie with temper problems befriends a human wizard and his eagle familiar. The trio are forced into fantastic dramatic action when a human fairy hunter nabs a fae girl with the intent of grinding her into pixie dust for profit. Danger, excitment,and some pixie-fighting, eagle-riding, fun await in this Faery Tale.
Triune by Nils Bonesteel Ohman Triune by Nils Bonesteel Ohman Sep. 12, 2010 $7.99 137210 words Sample 50%
Seventeen-year-old Rebekka Levy, anointed the 434th Bearer of the Triune, the ancient Urim of God, finds she is center stage in the ultimate spiritual battle after both her father and great-grandmother are ruthlessly murdered. With the help of a “blind hero” and the sacred stone she begins a journey of discovery guided by her newly-found Redeemer.
Key to the Stars by Kevin Domenic Key to the Stars by Kevin Domenic Sep. 12, 2010 $2.99 78884 words Sample 20%
Key to the Stars is Volume I of The Fourth Dimension, a science fiction/fantasy series that follows the journeys of a young man named Arus whose tragic disfigurement leads him to discover that even the harshest storms can be conquered by courage of the heart.
Fitting In by Linda Ann Rentschler Fitting In by Linda Ann Rentschler Sep. 12, 2010 $0.99 28125 words Sample 20%
Gina Pioricci is growing up fat, holy, and smart, and feels more like she's living in Italy than America. As she tries to lose weight, her next-door neighbor uses her diet as comedy material, her uncles make bets against her, and her parents keep her in the kitchen preparing food. Her family is certain she will become a nun, but she wants to do more with her life than pray for lottery numbers.
Cover of Darkness by Silena Buckelew Cover of Darkness by Silena Buckelew Sep. 12, 2010 $0.99 17490 words Sample 50%
It seemed to be a very normal weekend for the students of Central High, until one girl—Alison Hagen—disappears. Carol Davis, Alison's best friend, and others investigate the mystery only to find themselves targets of events beyond their comprehension. With the help of a strange man named Jade and his genetically altered creation named Oliver they face the darkness and only hope to survive...
Blood and Dreams ~A Vampire's Desire by Karen Walker Goin Blood and Dreams ~A Vampire's Desire by Karen Walker Goin Sep. 11, 2010 $1.99 74014 words Sample 20%
What would you do if you found out your blood could give Vampire's a taste of mortality? When Chloe's dreams take on an unusual circumstance-an intruder she tries to fight the unfathomable emotions toward the figment of her imagination. It is not long before Chloe finds she is in grave danger from the old coven, because of her Life-giving blood. She must protect herself and the ones she loves.
Legend of the Stone: City of Hamlets by Wade C. Long Legend of the Stone: City of Hamlets by Wade C. Long Sep. 11, 2010 Free! 28532 words Sample 25%
A young warrior called Trekker becomes aware of a powerful stone that once came to restore prominence to his people; a once provident race which after a period of slavery, now finds itself in impoverished and conflicting conditions. Now Trekker, must return this stone back to his homeland and ultimately, the Hamlet People back to the standing in which they once knew.
The Reflection, Only Hers by Jeremy Mark Lane The Reflection, Only Hers by Jeremy Mark Lane Sep. 10, 2010 $0.99 5400 words Sample 10%
A young girl strikes out to find what the world has to offer before inheriting the illness she fears, and finds an unexpected traveling companion along the way.
Everywhere ... Faces by Robert Adair Wilson Everywhere ... Faces by Robert Adair Wilson Sep. 09, 2010 $2.99 2363 words Sample 20%
Charles, a troubled adolescent, comes to realize a power higher than the demons, either real or imagined, that have plagued his life for what seemed an eternity. This is a story of growth and development of spirit and character.
She Woke The Dead by Karen Walker Goin She Woke The Dead by Karen Walker Goin Sep. 09, 2010 $1.99 53528 words Sample 20%
Suzy Sommersby, woke the dead on the first night she realized she had powers. Although for her, she never did understand how it happened. Suzy naively thought the spells she had learned, were no more than innocent incantations. Her childlike nature always seemed to guide her in the wrong direction; this time, she was too inexperienced to see it coming.
A Posse of Princesses by Sherwood Smith A Posse of Princesses by Sherwood Smith Sep. 09, 2010 $3.99 82357 words Sample 15%
Rhis is invited along with all the other princesses to the coming of age party of the Crown Prince. When Iardith is abducted, Rhis and her friends go to the rescue. What happens to Rhis and her posse has unexpected results. They learn about friendship and hate, romantic ballads and sleeping in the dirt with nothing but a sword for company. Most of all they learn about the many meanings of love.
Sword of Aris (Stormslayer) by richard tombs Sword of Aris (Stormslayer) by richard tombs Sep. 08, 2010 $4.99 55722 words Sample 35%
The story of young Aris and his crew of adventurers as they fight against the Dragon God Malkor.