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Wrong Way Street by Joshua Merrick Wrong Way Street by Joshua Merrick May 05, 2012 $2.99 68372 words Sample 15%
After the smoke cleared from the attacks on the Twin Towers, our nation faced its darkest hour—finding those responsible and bringing them to justice. Lt. Jason Callaway and his team of Rangers are sent to bring the masterminds behind the attacks in. After his team is fired upon by US Intelligence assets and JC’s chute is damaged, his life becomes a battle for survival.
CC Ryder: Only Her Hairdresser Knows For Sure by Bill Cady CC Ryder: Only Her Hairdresser Knows For Sure by Bill Cady May 05, 2012 $3.50 73838 words Sample 20%
A pecan grower wants CC & her friends dead. They know he's shipping cocaine. Donnie meets the hit man's girl & finds he's after CC. The grower's wife & CC use one hairdresser, who sets up a sting. The drug people die in the shootout & they almost get the hit man. A 2nd sting brings the killer face to face with CC. He tries to shoot her as he escapes but finds she has more allies than he knew.
Faces Behind the Stones by Fran Lewis Faces Behind the Stones by Fran Lewis May 05, 2012 $3.99 23504 words Sample 20%
Driving down the rocky path I saw the overgrown grass, weeds and poison ivy overtaking the outer perimeter of the bushes. The smell of mildew, the stench of the dried bones of animals killed by cars along this dirt road coming up from the ground, the sadness on the faces of the drivers in the cars behind us; you could feel the pain and sorrow.
UnGodly Sins by Penn Carol UnGodly Sins by Penn Carol May 05, 2012 $9.99 127939 words Sample 35%
Six friends, named the ‘crew’ back in the day find themselves in the middle of a mystery after the suicide of their friend Jasper years ago seem to have come back to haunt them. A knife-wielding maniac is hunting and killing their loved ones one by one and they can’t figure out why. The mystery takes bizarre twists when not one crewmember can cross the other off the suspect list.
Danger's Kiss by Christine Michels Danger's Kiss by Christine Michels May 05, 2012 $3.99 113780 words Sample 6%
A macabre poem was the first clue Kim Tannas had that her life was in jeopardy, but it was not the last. Turning to Sheriff Garrett for help, the young widow found her life complicated by small-town secrets, a troubled past, and an unwanted attraction to the virile cop. Kim was determined to bring her stalker to justice—until she began to suspect that her lover was courting her with DANGER’S KISS.
The World Stood Still For Him by Sa’id Ahmad The World Stood Still For Him by Sa’id Ahmad May 05, 2012 $1.99 18076 words Sample 20%
General Bingo Maipata was invincible … or so he thought. He conquered everyone except one unknown person. But the person was not a treat as far as he was concerned. He had conquered the President, the cult leader, the Senate President… everyone! So he began to scheme.
Dead Secrets by Ian C. Dawkins Moore Dead Secrets by Ian C. Dawkins Moore May 05, 2012 Free! 3331 words Sample 20%
A man, on the run from his past life, comes into a fortune only to lose it and learn a valuable life lesson.
Toms River Kidnap by Mark Connolly Toms River Kidnap by Mark Connolly May 05, 2012 $0.99 65085 words Sample 20%
While self serving public officials and sleazy businessmen cause the sleepy seashore town big city problems. The Chief of Police searches for answers to kidnap, murder and rape.
At Circles Bend by Scribe Publications At Circles Bend by Scribe Publications May 05, 2012 $9.99 100952 words Sample 15%
At Circles Bend is a story based on a mesmerizing, enticing mirage life that's centered around survival and extinction in old Saudi Arabia. It is a brief peek inside a struggling, abruptly transplanted young American family experiencing an overwhelming, insurmountable mountain of immersing tribulations cultivated by cultural clashes and massive marital distresses.
Voices by David Shaw Voices by David Shaw May 05, 2012 $4.99 110236 words Sample 10%
Chris Deacon: a man who survived the horror of a bomb attack only to learn he has been robbed of the ability to speak. A man plagued by strange phantoms; a man who hears Voices in his head. You can't escape what is in your head.
Kinderen by Robyn Engelen Kinderen by Robyn Engelen May 05, 2012 $0.99 7286 words Sample 20%
"Attention les enfants" - Pas op voor de kinderen. Maar dat ze dat zo letterlijk moeten nemen, vermoeden Claudia en Jaap niet als ze in het Franse dorpje komen.
Tangled in Climbing Nightshade by Roddy J Dryer Tangled in Climbing Nightshade by Roddy J Dryer May 05, 2012 $1.99 84544 words Sample 20%
This is a story of tragedy and human horror. The issue of murder/suicide in the family setting has grown in popularity, finding its way to the news regularly. Tangled in Climbing Nightshade explores this bizarre fad of annihilating the family before suicide, because the fact of the matter is we need to know this when we see it.
The Wicked Secrets Beneath by Melissa Ohnoutka The Wicked Secrets Beneath by Melissa Ohnoutka May 04, 2012 $0.99 10834 words Sample 5%
**Short Story Prequel to Betrayals of the Heart** Robert Shaw lost his precious wife, unborn child and almost his own life protecting the innocent. Now he fights to make sense out of the chaos that is his life. A new identity means cutting all ties to his past and focusing on the future. As Ryan Carter, he can move on, start living again. An impossible task--until Makayla Prichard enters his life
The Charter by Gill Hamer The Charter by Gill Hamer May 04, 2012 $4.99 118677 words Sample 20%
Sarah Morton hopes discovering the truth about the 1859 shipwreck of the Royal Charter will silence the demons of her past. But, tormented by visions and threats on her life, Sarah fears the ship may claim her as its final victim. Set along the dramatic and dangerous Anglesey coastline, The Charter, is a story of greed and forgiveness -- when the treasures of the past evoke the crimes of today.
The Median by Nicholas House The Median by Nicholas House May 04, 2012 $0.99 30218 words Sample 20%
Richard Weignright is a Median. A living bridge between our world and that of the dead. Sworn to guard and protect the boundary between worlds he patrols nightly, placing lost souls to rest and banishing malevolent wraiths. But now a force long forgotten threatens the fine balance kept by the Medians and Richard is forced to confront his own torments and buried secrets to preserve all he has ever.
Ultimate Death of a Nation by Alan Starforth Ultimate Death of a Nation by Alan Starforth May 04, 2012 $4.68 90763 words Sample 20%
After a long career serving his country Miles Arnold of the Miami Drug Enforcement Agency finds he needs to use the skills gained while in the United States Marine Corps. Brought into the world of lies, deceit, and murder he once again comes up against the sadistic leader of the Merira drug cartel of Venezuela and finds himself determined to bring his criminal empire down around him.
The Circus by Solstice Publishing The Circus by Solstice Publishing May 04, 2012 $2.99 69436 words Sample 20%
Mystery and suspense in the 1950’s The story begins in a small, Western Pennsylvania coal mining town in the mid 1950’s, seemingly far removed from where it concludes in a raging firestorm in Southern California. A constant flow of action and quirky individuals such as a ruthless circus clown and a beguiling, dwarf detective complicate the story.
The Berlin Warning by Nicholas Guild The Berlin Warning by Nicholas Guild May 04, 2012 $4.95 145856 words Sample 20%
“What we need is an American.” That was the word from British Military Intelligence. It was October 27, 1941, and Hitler was victorious from Calais to the outskirts of Moscow. Only Britain held out against him, fighting alone, stretched to the limit. Her one hope of survival was that the United States would enter the war, and the Germans were hell-bent to prevent that.
Catalyst by Steve Winshel Catalyst by Steve Winshel May 04, 2012 $3.99 88059 words Sample 10%
Josh's world is upended when a beautiful woman turns a flirtation into a deadly case of extortion. Fighting for his life using all his skills Josh uncovers an international plot involving billions of dollars. At the center is a psychopath whose murderous crews carry out his instructions for profit. Partnering with a tough, talented female detective, Josh must save his own life and those he loves.
The Temporal by CJ Martin The Temporal by CJ Martin May 04, 2012 $0.99 61585 words Sample 40%
A devastating earthquake in central Japan sends eternity crashing into time, enabling Sam Williams to hear echoes of the past and even the future. Through the echoes, Sam and a mysterious Japanese woman learn of a terrorist plot that could plunge the world into turmoil and position a murderer as the leader of the free world.
Born Lucky, The JD Chronicles by Christine Dougherty Born Lucky, The JD Chronicles by Christine Dougherty May 04, 2012 $3.99 62273 words Sample 15%
At three days old, JD was blown clear of the explosion that killed his mysterious parents and set him on a path of uneasy discovery. A reluctant psychic, JD chooses to live in the safe world of a mental institution, unable to control the things he ‘sees’…sometimes with unwelcome, and even dangerous, consequences.
Dark Beginnings, The Beginnings of Six Novels by Christine Dougherty Dark Beginnings, The Beginnings of Six Novels by Christine Dougherty May 04, 2012 $0.99 28603 words Sample 15%
This book contains the first chapters of 6 novels. FAITH CREATION: Faith was three the first time her twin sister died. DARKNESS WITHIN: A collection of Horrorific Short Stories. THE DEVIL STOOD UP: The Devil lays down a judgement. MESSAGES: A psychological Thriller. THE BOAT: The undead aren't the greatest threat anymore. BORN LUCKY, THE JD CHRONICLES: Adventures of a Reluctant Psychic.
Death Wears High Heels by M. R. Sellars Death Wears High Heels by M. R. Sellars May 04, 2012 $5.99 297985 words Sample 20%
HELL HATH NO FURY LIKE MIRANDA... 3 Full-Length Novels in 1 E-book... DEATH WEARS HIGH HEELS is a 3-in-1 compilation of the pivotal MIRANDA TRILOGY story arc from the Rowan Gant Investigations supernatural thriller series by M. R. Sellars, containing: LOVE IS THE BOND, ALL ACTS OF PLEASURE, and THE END OF DESIRE, plus a bonus - the first two chapters of BLOOD MOON, book 9 in the RGI saga.
Snowman - Book Two of the Cocaine Trilogy by Roger Busby Snowman - Book Two of the Cocaine Trilogy by Roger Busby May 04, 2012 $1.99 72817 words Sample 15%
An inexperienced detective trips a booby-trap wire and is killed instantly in England. In a german forest, an international criminal is arrested. On a London roof-top, a British Policeman enters into a blood oath with a Mafia capo. These three unrelated incidents will plunge 3 policemen from 3 countries into the center of a drug-smuggling operation. They will come face-to-face with their pasts
The Alexander Affair by Tommy Masek The Alexander Affair by Tommy Masek May 03, 2012 $0.99 90279 words Sample 10%
Max James collides with the forces of evil as he finds his wife and daughters being kidnapped in Hawaii by agents of a deranged ex-CIA officer. The battle intensifies as Max discovers a plot to destroy the Three Gorges Dam in China, risking life and limb to protect his family and defeat his adversary.
Screenwriting Made Easy by Marshall Stearn, PH. D. Screenwriting Made Easy by Marshall Stearn, PH. D. May 03, 2012 $3.99 14016 words Sample 15%
There is a generally accepted structure in the screenwriting business. I will show you illustrations with some modifications due to uploading, which sometime distorts documents. There are programs you can buy for your computer, which are helpful. The library has many books on screenplay writing, this book will steer you in the right direction. When you finish your first draft let it sit awhile.
Miss Papa B.: a short story by Jeff Posey Miss Papa B.: a short story by Jeff Posey May 03, 2012 $0.99 4982 words Sample 20%
For a mere ten grand, Miss Lilly Newcastle brought Cousin Vallee back from the dead. At least that’s what everybody else in the family thought when he appeared at Papa B.’s funeral. But Miss Lilly hired Cousin Vallee for a specific purpose. To take care of her biggest obstacle now that Papa B. was gone: Miss Lacey.
The Devil's Dream by Roy Segal The Devil's Dream by Roy Segal May 03, 2012 $2.99 50055 words Sample 20%
What if you had dreams about murders and rapes yet to take place? What if you could even see the victim's faces? This story is about just such a psychic. He must find clues in his own dreams to prevent horrible crimes from happening. When he dreams about the rape of a Catholic High School girl, he is on a desperates race against time to stop this assault before it takes place.
Zero Balance by Ashley Fontainne Zero Balance by Ashley Fontainne May 03, 2012 $3.99 82966 words Sample 20%
Nine months ago, I served my own personal brand of punishment on those that kept their silence when I was raped. Nine months ago, I was the voice that found justice for a beautiful young life, viciously slain in her prime many years ago, and helped her grieving mother to finally find peace.
The Catacomb Gourmet by K. T. Fanning The Catacomb Gourmet by K. T. Fanning May 03, 2012 $3.99 64780 words Sample 10%
He’s a gourmet cook. He’s a serial killer. His meals are to die for, and you’re the main dish
Black Gold by Garry Boyd Black Gold by Garry Boyd May 03, 2012 $4.99 80594 words Sample 20%
With his job under threat from a vindictive boss (his ex-wife's father) Coalmine engineer Mitch Mayne is plunged into the secretive and dangerous world of international terrorism. Hunter Valley Mines are targeted by a group planning to end Australia's geographical isolation from terrorism and 'terrify the nation out of its senses'.
Cy's Road by Ally Prefontaine Cy's Road by Ally Prefontaine May 03, 2012 $2.99 19123 words Sample 20%
Left in a coma while fighting with his abused wife, Cy's life hangs in the balance while Lenore struggle's with the decision to turn off the machines keeping him alive. In the mean while, Cy is in a waiting room on the other side, having to view his life. He watches as an outsider, through others eyes, as his life rewinds and he sees how his hateful words and careless actions effected others.
Apocalypse Island (A Rick Jennings Thriller) by Mark Edward Hall Apocalypse Island (A Rick Jennings Thriller) by Mark Edward Hall May 03, 2012 $2.99 129235 words Sample 20%
A small Maine city has turned into a killing ground. Is it a serial killer, someone with a penchant for the macabre and a need to destroy? Or is it a darker force, an ancient legend from a mysterious Island come ashore to wreak havoc upon the streets? Amid the backdrop of Portland’s burgeoning night scene, Police Lieutenant Rick Jennings discovers that no one is safe, and that evil has many faces.
Complications by Robert Kingett Complications by Robert Kingett May 03, 2012 $3.00 13444 words Sample 20%
One day, Mark comes across a mysterious journal in the library, penned under the initials C. C., recounting a tale of abuse at the hands of an alcoholic father. Mark and his friends, Luke and Laura, struggle with the feelings that this knowledge provoke and the question of what they should do.
The Perfect Man For The Job by Solstice Publishing The Perfect Man For The Job by Solstice Publishing May 03, 2012 $2.99 49813 words Sample 20%
Southern China, the near-future, 2018. James Deng is ruggedly handsome, superficially charming, treacherous and cunning. A successful businessman in California and China, he moonlights as a covert secret agent and smuggler.
Road Rage by Karina Kantas Road Rage by Karina Kantas May 03, 2012 $6.80 49966 words Sample 5%
Biker Boyz Vs Son's of Anarchy. Road Rage is about Gem, an ex-member of an outlaw motorcycle club. After escaping the violent lifestyle, she tries to live a quiet life. But when the need for adrenaline leads her into the arms of a member of a legit racing club, the past and present catch up with shocking and deadly results.
La mirada del perro by Sergio Mira Jordán La mirada del perro by Sergio Mira Jordán May 03, 2012 $4.79 53019 words Sample 15%
Un thriller impactante, vertiginoso, una novela de carretera sobre la amistad, las adicciones, el vivir al límite. Una historia donde nada (ni nadie) parece ser lo que es realmente. En LA MIRADA DEL PERRO se dan cita el póquer, la música, la poesía, la intriga y, ante todo, la tristeza de quien ha perdido ya toda esperanza.
Dead or Alive by L.J. Garland Dead or Alive by L.J. Garland May 02, 2012 $3.99 15060 words Sample 10%
Rhykar Evierse has been on the Most Wanted list for years. His attempts to expose the evil deeds of Vast Innovations’ founder, Mertan Graiton, has landed him on the wrong end of the law—and on the wrong end of a sexy bounty hunter’s pistol. Now, Rhykar’s wanted for a murder he didn’t commit. Desperate to clear his name, he contacts the one woman who can save him...
Forecast by Chris Keith Forecast by Chris Keith May 02, 2012 $1.99 87442 words Sample 10%
When the nuclear bombs are dropped on Europe, Brad Sutcliffe and his crew of four are 132,000 feet above the continent doing weather experiments onboard Fable-1, the world's largest helium balloon. Stranded in the stratosphere with their oxygen running out and the world on fire beneath them, the crew make the terrifying decision to return to ground level by parachuting from their balloon.
The House of Grey: Volume 3 by Collin Earl The House of Grey: Volume 3 by Collin Earl May 02, 2012 $2.99 51891 words Sample 10%
Volume 3 of The House of Grey Series Fantasy, friendship, and fate await you in Collin Earl’s The House of Grey, based on the popular audio fiction by the same name. 14-year-old Monson Grey faces the same challenges that any freshman high school kid would: difficult classes, weird teachers, food fights…girls. Except, Monson Grey is not Monson Grey.
Gorilla Package: Book Two in the Chronicles of the Dark Illuminate by Dick Owens Gorilla Package: Book Two in the Chronicles of the Dark Illuminate by Dick Owens May 02, 2012 $2.99 81387 words Sample 15%
What if all you thought you knew was false. Who are the keepers of our reality, and who or what is behind the curtain? Set in the near future a complex story unfolds with scenarios so likely the reader loses sense of time and reality. The suspense starts on the first page not ending until the last as you learn of the invisible forces around you controlling you and everything else.
Coyote Hills by Miranda T. Valenz Coyote Hills by Miranda T. Valenz May 02, 2012 $4.99 106343 words Sample 15%
A compelling novel that thrives on suspense, romance and family bonds as it delves into the supernatural. This incredible journey will take you into a world of darkness as it conjures up images of tortured souls, and explores the mind.
Hidden in the Shadows by Daniel McKune Hidden in the Shadows by Daniel McKune May 02, 2012 $4.99 104284 words Sample 10%
Jack Vaughan has just received a message from the dead. Someone knows his dark secret. Desperate to stop the secret from being revealed, Jack must delve into a dark past and face the evil he thought he'd left behind forever. Meanwhile ruthless ex-Police Chief, Alan Butler has spent the past ten years searching for the truth. He's looking to solve the case that cost him his reputation and his job
HAVE STAKE WILL TRAVEL by William Beswick HAVE STAKE WILL TRAVEL by William Beswick May 02, 2012 $3.99 71405 words Sample 20%
CHEI DUGUAY IS A LICENSED VAMPIRE SLAYER AND BUSINESS HAS NEVER BEEN BETTER SINCE THE VAMPIRES HAVE COME OUT.
Heart of the Patriot by Stuart W. Reid Heart of the Patriot by Stuart W. Reid May 02, 2012 $2.99 131763 words Sample 20%
Summer 1944. SOE agent Johannes Sneijder is sent into occupied Holland to kill SS officer Albrecht Koestler. But Sneijder is a broken man, haunted by the loss of his family and the things the war has made him do. Soon his world begins to crumble around him, and when Sneijder falls in love with Koestler’s daughter things take a turn for the worse. With Koestler on his tail a deadly duel begins...
Ghoul Squad by M. R. Sellars Ghoul Squad by M. R. Sellars May 02, 2012 $5.99 333060 words Sample 20%
THE DEAD ARE SHAMELESS GOSSIPS. AFTER YOU HELP ONE OF THEM, WORD GETS AROUND FAST... 3 Full-Length Novels in 1 E-book... GHOUL SQUAD is a 3-in-1 compilation of the first three award-winning Rowan Gant Investigations supernatural thrillers by M. R. Sellars, containing: HARM NONE, NEVER BURN A WITCH, and PERFECT TRUST, plus a bonus - the first two chapters of THE LAW OF THREE, book 4 in the series
Pro Se Presents: April 2012 by Pro Se Press Pro Se Presents: April 2012 by Pro Se Press May 02, 2012 $1.99 30272 words Sample 20%
PRO SE PRESENTS, Puttin' The Monthly Back Into Pulp, brings you the first part of a TWO ISSUE EVENT! They believed that they were the chosen of the old Norse Gods. They believed they would rule first all of Europe, then the entire world. Many believed the sect gone forever. They were wrong. The Sons of Thor Live! Heaven Help the Foolish Few Who Dare to Challenge Them!
Way Out by Wendy Grant Way Out by Wendy Grant May 02, 2012 $2.99 83496 words Sample 15%
After the death of her husband, Gina buys a house in Tenerife, but mysterious happenings prompt her to investigate sounds coming from a cave. She realises something very strange is going on when scenes visualized in her mind begin to turn into reality. With no idea what this is all about, Gina seeks the help of Matt, a friend of her late husband. They discover a conspiracy that they have to stop!
August Rose (mystery horror thriller) by Wen Henagan August Rose (mystery horror thriller) by Wen Henagan May 02, 2012 $0.99 11073 words Sample 10%
Type: short story- AUGUST ROSE is a story about what America might have become after the pivotal 1968 election. It is based in rural Mississippi and it is there a dark secret began to unfold. What happened provoked mystery, suspicion, death, terror, and ultimately all this provoked seeds of hope, always embedded in people, to spring forth.
Schiffe versenken by Mark Chisnell Schiffe versenken by Mark Chisnell May 02, 2012 $3.99 81839 words Sample 20%
Wie entscheidest du dich, wenn es heißt, du ...oder die Frau die du liebst? Der Drogenbaron Janac hat sich der Piraterie gewidmet, um sich die Kontrolle des Australischen Betäubungsmittelhandels zu sichern und ihn zu finanzieren. Als er die MV Shawould in einer schrecklichen Nacht im südchinesischen Meer angreift, hat es erst ganz den Anschein, als hätte er das perfekte Opfer.