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The All-Soul's Faire by Kristy Tallman The All-Soul's Faire by Kristy Tallman Nov. 09, 2010 $4.99 71299 words Sample 35%
A goat's head staring back at Detective Cole Bryant from within the bowels of his latest victim sets forth a string of unnatural deaths among the teenagers that live in the shadow of the cursed North Mountain. Trying to solve the case only brings Cole closer to dark side where temptation, sex and sinful ways become more than just a part of the crimes committed.
The Last Turn of the Wheel: Book Two of the Ashoka Chronicles by Alan Bassett The Last Turn of the Wheel: Book Two of the Ashoka Chronicles by Alan Bassett Nov. 09, 2010 $7.95 127702 words Sample 20%
"The holocaust will begin in the year 2013 and reach the peak of its devastating fury in 2019. For the two years that follow, the fate of humankind will hang in the balance. In the year 2021, all will be decided. This world will either dissolve into the nothingness from whence it came, or our Grand Design will have succeeded in awakening the new dawn of consciousness on Earth." - Master Jyangtzu
I Will Make Her Dead by Marta M. Sprout I Will Make Her Dead by Marta M. Sprout Nov. 06, 2010 $2.99 10464 words Sample 20%
Diane fell into her worst nightmare when she saw her daughter's hideous drawings of wraith-like creatures with black wings and raging red faces. The stunning danger in her own home confronts her when her child reacts to the pain of others with a smile and pulls up a chair to watch. What evil lurks behind the innocent face of her own daughter who just announced her plan to kill her little sister?
Cro-Magnon by Robert Stimson Cro-Magnon by Robert Stimson Nov. 06, 2010 $2.99 146616 words Sample 25%
When Ian Calder and Caitlin Blaine are dragooned by a ruthless industrialist to dive on a waterlocked cave in Tajikistan, they find not only permafrosted prehistoric bodies but also wall drawings that recount the travails of an outcast Cro-Magnon woman and her half-Neanderthal baby. The two scientists, facing imminent death, must escape into a frozen wilderness with a priceless burden.
Sea Witch Chronicles: Beelzebeth by Tim Traynor Sea Witch Chronicles: Beelzebeth by Tim Traynor Nov. 06, 2010 $2.99 78089 words Sample 30%
Arguably, she's the most infamous horror icon in history. Dating back over 4,000 years, her ominous title has marked the bows of countless ships, from Ancient Egypt to the present. Now she's back, and for those living around Seattle's Puget Sound, they find that her terrible legend is much too real. Unfortunately, the sea's most ferocious predator has never been more powerful, or pissed off!
The Circle of Sodom by Pat Mullan The Circle of Sodom by Pat Mullan Nov. 06, 2010 $2.99 87650 words Sample 20%
A cult leader, a militia commander and a mad senator join forces to overthrow the U.S. government - only one man can prevent the first coup d'etat in American history! A dark secret from the past threatens to expose a four-star US General. Owen MacDara was there and he must die.
The Concrete Inquisition by Joseph Flynn The Concrete Inquisition by Joseph Flynn Nov. 05, 2010 $2.99 75105 words Sample 10%
A cop gets shot. He loses his left eye, his job, and his wife. So what's he do? Michael "Doc" Kildare sues for $15 million. The drug lord who lost the money doesn't like that. Chicago's superintendent of police doesn't like it. Soon, Doc is facing hitmen to the right, a maniac to the left and when his wife returns a redheaded distraction. Nobody ever said retirement would be easy.
The Accidental Rebel by Joshua Graham The Accidental Rebel by Joshua Graham Nov. 05, 2010 $0.99 10211 words Sample 50%
Stacey Tanner flees a stalking psychopathic ex-boyfriend and confronts all of her worst fears in one fateful evening.
In the House of the Devil by Ken Sabey In the House of the Devil by Ken Sabey Nov. 05, 2010 $2.99 56085 words Sample 30%
A blade erupted from her chest; blood soaked steel flashing for an instant in the pale glow of the overhead street lamp. Just as violently it retreated, leaving splintered chaos in its wake. After his wife's murder, John escapes Chicago with his teenage son and takes refuge in an old farm house in northeastern Oklahoma. There a secret is revealed; when people die, they don't always stay dead.
El Asesinato de una Esperanza by Steven H Jackson El Asesinato de una Esperanza by Steven H Jackson Nov. 04, 2010 $0.99 105549 words Sample 50%
El asesinato de una esperanza es una novela de misterio, suspenso y acción. El asesinato de un buen hombre, perpetrado por un respetado colega, es más que una demoledora decepción personal, es una violación desigual de la confianza de miles de personas afligidas por una horrible enfermedad.
MMX by Sidney Porter MMX by Sidney Porter Nov. 04, 2010 $6.99 84696 words Sample 15%
Ein Airbus stürzt auf ein Computerzentrum in Portland, Maine. Zu den 423 Toten zählt die Stewardess Susan. Ihrem trauernden Freund, dem Piloten Ryan Moore, wird Wochen später ein UBS-Stick mit geheimen Informationen zum Absturz zugespielt. Kurz darauf wird der Bote vergiftet... der Startschuss zu einem unglaublichen Abenteuer um Freundschaften, Familie und Verrat!
Shadows in Scarlet by Lillian Stewart Carl Shadows in Scarlet by Lillian Stewart Carl Nov. 03, 2010 $2.99 105138 words Sample 20%
Amanda sees her job in a colonial-era mansion as part of the history business, nothing personal---until James Grant's ghost introduces himself to her. And a charming ghost he is, in the tartan kilt and scarlet coat of King George's Highland Regiment. When she promises James she'll reveal the truth about his death, history becomes all too close and personal.
Titties $ Beer by Stepan Tzarev Titties $ Beer by Stepan Tzarev Nov. 03, 2010 $0.99 1845 words Sample 50%
Russian alternative version of the musical story of Frank Zappa's "Titties & Beer." A story about how the Devil tried to buy the foul little soul of Russian bandit.
Victim of Shame: Why me, God? by Mian Mohsin Zia Victim of Shame: Why me, God? by Mian Mohsin Zia Nov. 03, 2010 $6.99 47324 words Sample 11%
In a world of lightning fast communication, one mistake can transcend time; destroy lives….or save your soul. Deception, resentment, madness, and vengeance -- Ryan Campbell may be famous, but his life is a living hell.
Sapphire Guardians by Rigel Ailur Sapphire Guardians by Rigel Ailur Nov. 02, 2010 $1.99 4960 words Sample 30%
A murderous band of thieves. A vengeful horde of ghosts. Jungle guide Amina Patel and her friend (and force of nature) Victoria race to find Amina's twin brother first.
Heroin Guns by R. L. Tyler Heroin Guns by R. L. Tyler Nov. 02, 2010 $6.99 80291 words Sample 30%
Agents sent to Afghanistan to stop the flow of heroin from Kabul uncover a file that could destroy the Afghan government, topple the American president, and start a war that could kill millions.
Hostage by Georgiann Baldino Hostage by Georgiann Baldino Nov. 01, 2010 $0.99 2479 words Sample 15%
How does a hostage survive? How important does family become? Dave calls on childhood memories to get him through.
My Winter by Kevin Marshall My Winter by Kevin Marshall Nov. 01, 2010 $1.99 7110 words Sample 50%
This is a rather nasty little piece, with little to recommend it to humanity, which may also be a good reflection of war
Allegiances by Gareth Lewis Allegiances by Gareth Lewis Nov. 01, 2010 $2.99 50365 words Sample 50%
When an agency operation is attacked in Athens, Greece, and the local office is slaughtered, the local fixer and a surviving member of the operation are left on the run from the Russian mob, cut off from aid.
An Agent of the King by Nigel Slater An Agent of the King by Nigel Slater Oct. 31, 2010 $1.99 94751 words Sample 15%
Archie Dexter,on a mission for Nelson becomes trapped in Egypt during Napoleon's invasion and plays a crucial role in the Battle of the Nile. Back in England and joins the vital secret war against Napoleon's spies, moving rapidly from Spain to London, where he risks everything to save the life of King George. A gripping, realistic and at times bawdy adventure unfolds.
Noctalia by R. F. Pascual Noctalia by R. F. Pascual Oct. 31, 2010 $2.99 67600 words Sample 20%
Bruce Keating, un mecánico espacial, recibe el encargo de desplazarse hasta el planeta Noctalia, un astro situado en la Undécima Galaxia. Allí, Rankine Bukovy, le pedirá que le ayude con ciertas reparaciones..., sin embargo, en el planeta de claridad azulada nada es lo que parece. Muchos misterios aguardan entre las paredes de la Estación Terrestre.
The Northern Chronicles by Deborah.C. Foulkes The Northern Chronicles by Deborah.C. Foulkes Oct. 31, 2010 $2.00 11511 words Sample 20%
A collection of short chilling stories, many based in the area of Yorkshire where I live. There is the story of a young boy with a special gift. A mother and daughter fighting a terrifying beast in their home and one woman's fight to find out if the life she leads is real or the product of some insane fantasy. Plus a few more.
The Venetian Slime Woman by George Stenson The Venetian Slime Woman by George Stenson Oct. 30, 2010 $1.99 51983 words Sample 20%
A petri dish of slime from Venice develops into the most beautiful woman EPA Water Specialist John M- has ever seen. But soon he discovers the EPA wants her contained for study, Homeland Security is tracking her every move, and the CIA wants her dead. Why? Can a water specialist save this new species from capture or death?
No Way Out by Christine Kersey No Way Out by Christine Kersey Oct. 30, 2010 $3.99 71137 words Sample 20%
Abby Breuner fears the worst. Pregnant with her third child, and having problems at work, Abby is alarmed when her husband, Eric, vanishes without any warning. The police seem unable - or unwilling - to help. And what appeared to be a close-enough-to-perfect life gets permanently turned upside down when she finds an ominous book and a large amount of cash stowed in a forgotten corner of her closet
Wookey Hole by Peter Mark May Wookey Hole by Peter Mark May Oct. 29, 2010 $0.99 6118 words Sample 20%
1932, Somerset, UK - An international diving team, equipped with the most modern apparatus of the time, explore the uncharted reaches of the Wookey Hole cave network. What they discover, is the answer to the question...‘Are we the first?’...but then they have to make sure they get
The Patriot Paradox (The Reluctant Hero Series, Book One) by William Esmont The Patriot Paradox (The Reluctant Hero Series, Book One) by William Esmont Oct. 29, 2010 $3.47 51041 words Sample 15%
Ex-CIA analyst Kurt Vetter and enigmatic foreign agent Amanda Carter race across Europe in a quest to unearth the truth behind the murder of Kurt's brother. Trying desperately to stay ahead of a government that has forsaken them, they discover a conspiracy that threatens the very foundation of world stability. The clock is ticking and they must find a way to halt the plot before millions die.
10 A Boot Stomping 20 A Human Face 30 GOTO 10 by Jess Gulbranson 10 A Boot Stomping 20 A Human Face 30 GOTO 10 by Jess Gulbranson Oct. 28, 2010 $2.99 35923 words Sample 20%
A little accidental necromancy on the way home and Eric's quiet life spirals out of control. Suddenly he's cavorting with shady government types, scientists and resurrected music legends. A cog in a poorly thought out conspiracy arranged by a man named Jones. A Possible agent/probable nutcase on a mission that could lead to complete knowledge or the complete destruction of the world
Martes y viernes by Alejandro Volnié Martes y viernes by Alejandro Volnié Oct. 25, 2010 $2.99 65482 words Sample 50%
Laura va a que le lean las cartas y doña Lorenza le dice que su marido la engaña. Puede ser, ha andado muy raro estso días. Antonio también cae con un brujo, aunque por asuntos de negocios. Mientras la relación entre ellos se distancia, los videntes pelean una batalla mística de la que sólo uno saldrá vencedor. ¡Ojalá al final todo resulte en un triunfo para la pareja!
La brecha by Alejandro Volnié La brecha by Alejandro Volnié Oct. 25, 2010 $2.99 66635 words Sample 50%
Manuel muere una mañana como cualquiera, maltratado e ignorado por los suyos. Su parte inmaterial decide quedarse para averiguar el porqué de su falta de recuerdos, por lo que queda atrapado entre mundos. Por suerte aparece José, fantasma que lo ha estado esperando para confrontarlo y que se convertirá en su mentor mientras opera para deshacer las maquinaciones de su intrigante mujer.
Honorable Assassin by Jason Lord Case Honorable Assassin by Jason Lord Case Oct. 25, 2010 $4.99 112160 words Sample 40%
Book One of The MacMaster Chronicles; a story of murder, coming of age and retribution. A young Terry Kingston witnesses the separate murders of his parents. As he grows to manhood, he resolves to find out why they were murdered and to take revenge on those responsible. Nearing his ultimate target, he meets Gordon MacMaster, a professional assassin who can more than beat him at his own game.
Rebeca está loca by Alejandro Volnié Rebeca está loca by Alejandro Volnié Oct. 25, 2010 $2.99 71979 words Sample 50%
Xavier, un hijo de familia venido a menos, y Josué, un anciano icono de la lucha social, se estrellan en un conflicto que podría resolverse como un simple negocio; pero aparece Rebeca para manipularlos y volverles el mundo al revés. Ambos la desean, y a ambos les da alas hasta tenerlos bajo su control. Quizá Rebeca sea algo que no tiene que ver con la locura, ¿o está en verdad loca?
Tricks & Treats by Stephen D. Sullivan Tricks & Treats by Stephen D. Sullivan Oct. 25, 2010 $2.99 21299 words Sample 20%
Four frightening tales. A couple visiting a Ren Faire takes a terrifying trip in "Renaissance Fear." The "House of Mirrors" shows an aging bombshell that her past may be her future. A family of human canonballs risks everything when they plunge "Into the Fire." Finally, some Halloween pranksters get more than they bargained for in the Frost Harrow prelude: "Tricks & Treats."
Breaking Faith by Stuart Aken Breaking Faith by Stuart Aken Oct. 24, 2010 $2.99 135945 words Sample 50%
Brought up in isolation and ignorance by a religious fanatic, Faith is forced to take work with local glamour photographer, Leigh. His cruel, misogynist assistant hates her on sight and threatens her with violence. When Faith falls in love with Leigh, will she defeat the dangers she faces or will corruption overcome her innocence and destroy her? Contains adult language and erotic scenes.
The Sicilian Scenario by Victor Bertolaccini The Sicilian Scenario by Victor Bertolaccini Oct. 23, 2010 $4.95 56831 words Sample 20%
A new potential blockbuster action adventure thriller, of a ultimate 21st century global terrorist situation that goes beyond all parallel circumstances, with global terrorists with a mass of plutonium! They obliterate a remote military base, on a South Pacific island, then a large section of inner London, and kidnap a leading senator, and capture the world's most advanced atomic DX1 submarine.
Purgatory Beckons by Paul Belanger Purgatory Beckons by Paul Belanger Oct. 23, 2010 $2.99 53205 words Sample 50%
In a world descending into moral depravity, it seems Evil has won. After a botched arrest attempt, Detective Debbie Mason's life begins spiraling out of control, forcing her to question whether fighting crime is worth the effort. But nothing could prepare Debbie for the arrival of Garrett Carmichael, a stone-cold killer sent on a mission of mass homicide by his mysterious employer.
Everyone's On the Take by Len Dawson Everyone's On the Take by Len Dawson Oct. 22, 2010 $3.99 12775 words Sample 20%
In this somewhat-dark, slightly-erotic crime story a disillusioned mother, her inept husband, her teenage son, her husband’s sleazy friend, and a hit man who’s attracted to her, each hatch a plot to exploit some illicit cash. As they interact, they unravel each other’s plans, committing crimes, making new plans, leaving dead bodies in their wake . . .
Blackout by Darren G. Burton Blackout by Darren G. Burton Oct. 22, 2010 $0.99 5067 words Sample 15%
After being hypnotized at a hypnosis show, Kathleen's life suddenly goes into turmoil. Waking up alone in the forest after a night out, naked and covered in someone else's blood, Kathleen must discover the truth to what's going on before it happens again. Find out the secret to her plight in this short story.
The Flight of the Scarlet Tanager by C.L. Bevill The Flight of the Scarlet Tanager by C.L. Bevill Oct. 21, 2010 $0.99 151650 words Sample 20%
Teddy is a young woman who rescues a boy from drowning in a public manner. But she is also on the run for her life from men who who do anything to prevent the secrets she is carrying from getting out. Having exposed herself, Teddy is on the run again, finding herself with odd protectors who will aid her in uncovering the truth. And the truth is more terrifying than she wants to admit.
Retributive Justice by Edward Brower Retributive Justice by Edward Brower Oct. 21, 2010 $3.99 101999 words Sample 20%
Edward B. Arthur is the mastermind behind a plan to claim immense wealth and power. PADCORP Biomedical Ltd. clandestinely develops live human fetuses producing fetal stem cells for its own diabolical purpose. Billions in profit motivate:kidnapping,rape,murder,and political corruption. But Arthur has some big suprises coming his way. The pursuit of retribution by Ty Montgomery!
Ashes and Light by Karen L. McKee Ashes and Light by Karen L. McKee Oct. 20, 2010 $6.99 103224 words Sample 20%
Taliban plans to start a war between China and America fuel this Romantic Suspense tale: After her brother’s death, medical student Khadija Siddidiqui returns to Afghanistan to help her father, only to find herself torn between her faith and her attraction to Michael Bellis—a man who can be nothing but her mortal enemy. But only working together can they avert the looming conflict.
Disembodied Bones by C.L. Bevill Disembodied Bones by C.L. Bevill Oct. 20, 2010 $0.99 142981 words Sample 20%
Leonie Simoneaud was once one of the elusive Lake People, Acadian descendants in Louisiana with odd psychic powers. As a thirteen year old she rescued a child from a maniacal pedophile. Consequently she was shunned by most of the Lake People for imperiling them to the external world. As an adult she has been targeted by another madman, for a reason that has everything to do with that rescue.
Chasing Pirates in Never Land by R. L. Tyler Chasing Pirates in Never Land by R. L. Tyler Oct. 19, 2010 $1.29 12345 words Sample 30%
An agent in forced retirement investigates a string of brutal murders while coming to terms with his wife's death.
Pointy Teeth by Joseph Flynn Pointy Teeth by Joseph Flynn Oct. 19, 2010 $2.99 68040 words Sample 20%
Twelve Bite-Size Stories: Beat the Devil; The Hotel Fred; Smoked Out; High Heat; Bunny and Sunshine; No Good Deed…; Fixer-Upper; Sleepover; Speed Trap; Younger Woman; Money Man and Tech Support. Stories of thrills, suspense, romance and humor.
Mandolin by Kevin Preis Mandolin by Kevin Preis Oct. 18, 2010 $2.99 6616 words Sample 20%
A police investigation into an exclusive magician's club threatens to uncover a terrifying secret. Detectives want answers from Jerrold Scarlet, a veteran illusionist, about the club's final night of performances. Time is running out for him and for his brilliant protege, Cyrus Randow, and while Scarlet knows a magician must not reveal his secrets, he has to decide: what if it costs him his soul?
The Cure by Richard Jagger The Cure by Richard Jagger Oct. 17, 2010 $9.99 94010 words Sample 25%
Dr. Andrew Moore, a prominent virologist, receives a cryptic postcard from his ex colleague, Roger Northwood, who has just been murdered by an intruder he interrupted stealing research files from the lab. On a journey that takes him around the world, Andrew races against the clock not only to save the love of his life, but to unlock the secret that could cure the world’s greatest epidemic...
Walk Into The Sun by Mark Goldberg Walk Into The Sun by Mark Goldberg Oct. 17, 2010 $4.99 102425 words Sample 20%
New York City is in default. However, this is not a story of the saving of the city. Rather, it is a tale of the people who make up its body. From the garbage man to the sewer-dwelling orphan.From the advertising executive and his dying son to the widow killer and his prey to the last remaining doctor in New York.How such varied characters deal with this horror is the basis of WALK INTO THE SUN.
Eagle Visions by Cindi Summerlin Eagle Visions by Cindi Summerlin Oct. 17, 2010 $6.99 56416 words Sample 25%
Heroine Cidney has healed from a perilous past to find a tranquil life with her soul mate, Dan, in Alaska. When Dan’s niece Brenda arrives, their life is disrupted by a troubled transient who pursues Brenda against all reason—and obstacles. Tender and poignant, Eagle Visions is a spiritual, spirited story for anyone seeking to overcome trauma—or anyone simply seeking a tale well told.
The Guardian of Baine Manor by Tara Cleves The Guardian of Baine Manor by Tara Cleves Oct. 16, 2010 $6.99 107831 words Sample 20%
"It's pronounced bane, like a curse or a poison." Miss Audrey Baine. The new owner of a grand manor in the exclusive Florida community of Anole Estates, though someone else…something else…is its guardian. Readers who like historical & literary mystery and romantic suspense will enjoy this novel inspired by the gothic nuances of central Florida down to the island magic of the Keys.
At the Crossroads of Terror by Lenny Emanuelli At the Crossroads of Terror by Lenny Emanuelli Oct. 16, 2010 $4.99 85659 words Sample 20%
Charlie Johnson, a man suspected of killing a local merchant, reluctantly teams up with a television street reporter, Sherry Mann, trying to prove he is innocent, which takes them both deep into the world of an organized Asian street gang, who is on the verge of making their biggest stride, in their drug business. Along the way they found true love, somewhere: "At the Crossroads of Terror"
The Escape Artist by Diane Chamberlain The Escape Artist by Diane Chamberlain Oct. 15, 2010 $4.99 115578 words Sample 20%
When Susanna Miller loses custody of her eleven-month-old son, she goes on the run with the baby, only to discover that she's traded one sort of danger for another. Equal parts family drama, love story, and thriller, The Escape Artist is the poignant story of a mother's unbreakable bond with her child and the resiliency of a love that transcends distance and time.