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Job by J. Pizarro-Cruz Job by J. Pizarro-Cruz May 19, 2012 $0.99 41436 words Sample 20%
Job was a member of a local Bronx street gang, until one afternoon when his brother is murdered as a result of their gang affiliation.
His Wrath is Come (P&R5) by Tim Ellis His Wrath is Come (P&R5) by Tim Ellis May 19, 2012 $1.54 82230 words Sample 20%
PC Lola Laveque in Missing Persons identifies a pattern. Murders are thin on the ground, so Parish and Richards decide to investigate. Their investigations lead them all over Essex, and eventually to Maldon where they discover one man's obsession for his family.
The Shadow of Death (P&R4) by Tim Ellis The Shadow of Death (P&R4) by Tim Ellis May 19, 2012 $1.51 88595 words Sample 20%
If you've read Chapter 1 you'll know that DCI Marshall has taken the place of Chief Walter Day, transferred Kowalski to Traffic Analysis, and is taking an active role in running the investigations... But what you don't know is that DCI Marshall has an agenda!
The Skulls Beneath Eternity Wharf (Quigg 4) by Tim Ellis The Skulls Beneath Eternity Wharf (Quigg 4) by Tim Ellis May 19, 2012 $3.04 84578 words Sample 20%
Quigg faces his most difficult case yet when over a thousand skulls are discovered beneath Eternity Wharf in Fulham. Quigg and Walsh must investigate the past and the present to find out the truth behind the skulls.
The Twelve Murders of Christmas (Quigg 1) by Tim Ellis The Twelve Murders of Christmas (Quigg 1) by Tim Ellis May 19, 2012 $0.99 34001 words Sample 20%
Detective Inspector Quigg and Sergeant Lulu Begone (on an exchange programme from the South African Police Service) must hunt down a festive serial killer who is selecting his victims to match the Christmas carol - The Twelve Days of Christmas.
Mutation by Suzanne Morrison Mutation by Suzanne Morrison May 19, 2012 $4.99 141552 words Sample 10%
British Intelligence asks a beautiful young scientist to risk her life to prevent a mutation of the smallpox virus falling into terrorist hands. As her mission escalates, and as she more deeply penetrates and fully understands the enemy, her thoughts and feelings also mutate. Will her change of heart threaten the whole operation?
Seven Devils by Matthew Christopher Benner Seven Devils by Matthew Christopher Benner May 19, 2012 $2.99 93711 words Sample 20%
Center City, Philadelphia – There is a plan to commit the largest terrorist attack on American soil. The only man with enough information to stop it has been found dead in his hotel room, both lungs disintegrated… but not before he got a single message out.
Quatre petites histoires improbables by Ledi Pascal Quatre petites histoires improbables by Ledi Pascal May 19, 2012 $2.99 6523 words Sample 15%
Quatre nouvelles brèves et facile à lire. Surprise garantie.
Saving The President by Miles David Saving The President by Miles David May 19, 2012 $2.99 92894 words Sample 20%
Suspense and Political Intrigue When America Elects Its First Female President
Hawk Moon - A Robert Payne Mystery by Ed Gorman Hawk Moon - A Robert Payne Mystery by Ed Gorman May 18, 2012 $2.99 59698 words Sample 20%
Two beautiful Indian women are found dead with their noses cut off - an old Indian practice to punish infidelity - in this suspenseful second mystery by best-selling author Ed Gorman. The mutilation murders stun the quiet Iowa town of Cedar Rapids and call for the special skills of criminal psychologist Robert Payne, who uses clues from the crime scene to piece together a psychological portrait of
Stone Cold (A Madison Keith Psychological Suspense Novella) by Cathryn Grant Stone Cold (A Madison Keith Psychological Suspense Novella) by Cathryn Grant May 18, 2012 $3.99 34950 words Sample 20%
In the fourth novella of this series, Madison Keith visits her best friend on the Oregon coast. While staying in an unusual stone house, she meets two disturbing women who harbor a shocking secret. As Madison seeks to uncover the reasons for their cruel and aggressive behavior, she has a supernatural encounter, and stumbles across the body of someone who has been dead for some time.
Unsaved: The Small Hours, Book One by Raven McAllister Unsaved: The Small Hours, Book One by Raven McAllister May 18, 2012 $3.95 35176 words Sample 20%
Emille Hashter, wrought with tragedy, is desperate to evade her torturous past. Pastor James Cass, twisted by self-conflict, is mercilessly relentless in his hunt for a greater truth. When their paths cross, they may find out that their fates are intertwined and inescapable--and that you get the god you deserve. The Small Hours are ticking. The End Sky is falling.
The Night Strangler by Dallas Releford The Night Strangler by Dallas Releford May 18, 2012 $1.99 119728 words Sample 20%
Cecil Pardon, a brutal serial killer who has slaughtered over forty beautiful women, isn't afraid of anything, especially death until he encounters the ghosts of all his victims. As they haunt him day and night, insisting that he confess to the police where their bodies are buried, Pardon is terrified of the women. A much bigger challenge is coming as the police close in on him.
The Call by Nick Cullen The Call by Nick Cullen May 18, 2012 $0.99 70322 words Sample 15%
Sometimes, the only way to live...is to kill.
Del Rio Con Amor (Lost DMB Files #14) by David Mark Brown Del Rio Con Amor (Lost DMB Files #14) by David Mark Brown May 18, 2012 $0.99 10859 words Sample 30%
Pancho Villa's latest General isn't like the others. Young, inexperienced and visionary, Chancho Villarreal convinces Villa to cease his famous frontal assaults to embrace guerilla warfare. To prove his strategy sound Chancho must execute the boldest train robbery the world will never discover, unless he fails. But revolution never comes cheap, and Chancho's about to awake to its deadly cost.
The Watch by Tyner Gillies The Watch by Tyner Gillies May 18, 2012 $4.99 84720 words Sample 10%
Something is happening in Resolution Cove. Violent crime, committed by sane, reasonable people is on the rise. There is no discernible connection between the crimes except for insane ramblings of ‘eyes in the dark.’ “First class…riveting…I made the mistake of opening it and I didn't get a lick of work done until I'd finished it.” –Jack Whyte, Internationally Best Selling Author.
Wadmalaw: A Ghost Story by Bart Bare Wadmalaw: A Ghost Story by Bart Bare May 18, 2012 $9.99 100629 words Sample 20%
A couple purchases their dream home on the island of Wadmalaw off the coast of Charleston, SC. Soon they find slave graves from the Civil War era, hear ghostly voices in their basement, and encounter a demonized black panther. Finally, they learn that finding their dream home was no accident.
Phantoms Can Be Murder: Charlie Parker Mystery #13 by Connie Shelton Phantoms Can Be Murder: Charlie Parker Mystery #13 by Connie Shelton May 18, 2012 $4.99 66983 words Sample 10%
An enigmatic letter from her namesake aunt, a trip to England, and Charlie is seeing ghosts in the medieval Suffolk town of Bury St. Edmunds. But it isn’t only slightly-eccentric Aunt Louisa’s beliefs in the occult or her spooky “haunted sites” tours that pique Charlie’s interest. Something sinister is brewing and Charlie finds herself drawn into an investigation of crimes that are far too real.
Monomania - The Autobiography of Tom Dory by Tim Dunn Monomania - The Autobiography of Tom Dory by Tim Dunn May 18, 2012 $9.49 72641 words Sample 14%
Tom is troubled by dreams of people that are forbidden from traveling to ‘the other side’ and he becomes suspicious of their purpose. Tom often wakes up from his dreams wondering if he is merely existing in a reflection of reality. Something is happening to Tom that he doesn’t understand. Obsessed by a single passion, he pursues answers in his dream world, traveling on an adventure of the inner
Ghost Shadow: Unfinished Sins by Bob MacKenzie Ghost Shadow: Unfinished Sins by Bob MacKenzie May 18, 2012 $2.99 64029 words Sample 20%
Payge's mind is on the rash of brutal rape-murders in Windsor when she’s hired to investigate the disappearance of 17 year old Susan Markham. Susan doesn't fit the rapist's M.O. but Payge suspects something more sinister has happened to the attractive girl. What Payge doesn't realize is that, while tracking the missing girl, the most frightening thing she'll discover is hidden deep within herself.
The Green Parrots by Alan Melton The Green Parrots by Alan Melton May 18, 2012 $3.99 99559 words Sample 20%
it's 1980 in el salvador, and cia officer peter ivorson is trying to penetrate both the communist insurgents and the right-wing death squads. both sides want him dead; his boss, the cia chief of station, wants to send him home, and his secretary wants him to forget his wife. ivorson is good, and he's lucky, but this time around, even ivorson may run out of luck.
Raid by Grayson James Raid by Grayson James May 18, 2012 $5.99 52988 words Sample 20%
Milo Martin takes science seriously. In Stalk, book one of the My Right to Life series, Milo brought us along with him as he stalked the hottest mates he could find. Milo is back at it in this second book of the series. This time he gives us a peek into his first raids - his life and death battles for status and mating rights. Can society withstand the rational onslaught of Milo Martin's science?
Serial Quiller 3 (Bad Mojo Series) by Sharon A. Austin Serial Quiller 3 (Bad Mojo Series) by Sharon A. Austin May 18, 2012 $2.99 13532 words Sample 20%
With a little help from BJ Donovan, Alma Lejeune exacts revenge on the descendants of the people who had willingly participated in the unfair conviction and public hanging of a young Irish woman in 1735.
Torn In Two by Brit Sigh Torn In Two by Brit Sigh May 17, 2012 $3.99 54646 words Sample 20%
A young man battles his sociopathic alter ego for control of his special gift to save the city from the brewing darkness within him as a detective and a deranged serial killer pursue him.
Convicted: Impact Series - Book One by Tim Hughes Convicted: Impact Series - Book One by Tim Hughes May 17, 2012 $2.99 66067 words Sample 10%
Declan Elliot is an ordinary man trying to survive in 2025. His life is turned upside down one night on the way home from work. In this 21st century retelling of the classic parable of the Good Samaritan, Declan battles to overcome rejection, betrayal and a high powered politician who will stop at nothing to see him dead.
Shadow Walker,The First Encounter by tony alonzi Shadow Walker,The First Encounter by tony alonzi May 17, 2012 $0.99 9988 words Sample 30%
Samantha, Michael and Wilson enter each others’ lives with a macabre twist. They are drawn together by an otherworldly figure whose shadow is cast across the path to their future. This first short story trilogy introduces the cast and casts its spell on the reader. Come with me now to the Epoch Coffee shop in Austin, Texas, and meet the characters whose lives will never be the same.
Allah's Revenge by Pete Barber Allah's Revenge by Pete Barber May 17, 2012 $2.99 83076 words Sample 5%
When Allah’s Revenge terrorizes the world with a nanotechnology weapon capable of destroying the human race, an English cop who won’t give up becomes mankind’s only hope for survival.
The Babysitter by Michael A. Walton The Babysitter by Michael A. Walton May 17, 2012 $4.99 35739 words Sample 25%
Hannah was a babysitter, just a babysitter. It's what she did. At least it was what she did at the moment. A simple visit to a busy mall turned into a day from hell, a day that would embroil her and her two best friends into a world they had no clue existed. Without realising it they gained possession of a microchip that certain parties will kill to possess and others will kill to destroy.
Destitution Intensified by James Gervois Destitution Intensified by James Gervois May 17, 2012 $4.99 97260 words Sample 10%
War-torn Germany after the war and the invasion of the British.
Sins of the Mind by L.J. Garland and Debbie Gould Sins of the Mind by L.J. Garland and Debbie Gould May 17, 2012 $5.99 87766 words Sample 10%
Seven years ago, Abby Montgomery survived a brutal attack. Now she is ready to put her pain in the past and move on with her life. The problem is, one by one the men in her life are being viciously murdered...
Burnout by Jeannine Kadow Burnout by Jeannine Kadow May 16, 2012 $4.99 124182 words Sample 15%
Top TV anchor and fire victim Lacie Wagner pulls renegade FBI agent Jack Stein into the line of fire when the pale whispering stranger who haunts her infernal nightmares comes to life; a nightmare man who is all too real, one who abducts her daughter, unleashing a firestorm of terror, determined to destroy everyone and everything in her life. Touch the fire, Lacie. The dead time is here.
Hell's Fury by P.D. Martin Hell's Fury by P.D. Martin May 16, 2012 $3.99 92087 words Sample 10%
Spy thriller: She lies in an Afghani prison cell, disowned by the CIA. Seven months into her prison term, a lone operator stages a daring extraction. But who is Decker, the mysterious man behind her rescue? He claims to represent The Committee, an international group made up of ex-professionals from the CIA, FBI, Interpol, MI5, Scotland Yard, Mossad and ASIS. So what do they want with her?
Park Ave by Tyler Dylan Park Ave by Tyler Dylan May 16, 2012 $0.99 97370 words Sample 20%
Murder. Sex. Law. A recipe for intrigue. Tyler Dylan's debut novel follows sex, money, murder and greed. PARK AVE is a modern twisted fairy tale. A murder at Neil Rich's office threatens to derail his global empire. He will stop at nothing to save himself.
Twitch and Die! (Lost DMB Files #26) by David Mark Brown Twitch and Die! (Lost DMB Files #26) by David Mark Brown May 16, 2012 $2.99 66587 words Sample 20%
The Company mining town of Thurber, Texas has fallen off the map. Some want to keep it that way. Others seek the truth. But its plague-infected residents have a mind of their own. It's up to Chancho Villarreal and his worst enemy to navigate a world of shifting allegiances while uncovering the truth about a plague and its infected who refuse to die quietly.
The CarlyleDeception - no profanity version by Andrew M. Williams The CarlyleDeception - no profanity version by Andrew M. Williams May 16, 2012 $3.99 79785 words Sample 15%
Ever beat an opponent at their own game? Feels good, doesn't it. Lambert Greene must transform himself from a dedicated family man into a cunning chameleon, willing to risk everything for his ultimate goal. He’s in over his head, and he knows it—but he can’t turn back. In his new line of work, he’ll learn that more than money, trust is the most valuable currency.
Mind**** by Graham Black Mind**** by Graham Black May 16, 2012 $2.99 35358 words Sample 25%
*Story contains adult content* A couple escape to a tropical island, eager to start a family. Ready to begin a new life with one another and to bring a new family member into the fold. But their luxury escape quickly turns to a dark nightmare. An ugly presence awaits them. Lingering in the dark. An old mind trapped in an old body. Only now, he learns how to escape that body. And claim another.
No Lying Quiet by Hugh G. Allison No Lying Quiet by Hugh G. Allison May 16, 2012 $6.99 88178 words Sample 10%
The year is 2000 and aunt Lily’s death is more than an occasion for family sorrow. Lily’s wartime past conceals a tale of violence and deception which becomes all the more threatening with her passing. As Jim Riach, her nephew, uncovers the clues to her life he is confronted, by Guthrie, the malevolent Glasgow underworld boss who is bent on destroying Jim’s family.
The Fury by John Farris The Fury by John Farris May 16, 2012 $3.99 120775 words Sample 20%
The Fury combines horror and science fiction with the conventions of the suspense-thriller genre. Gillian Bellaver is from one of the wealthiest and most powerful families in the world. Robin Sandza's father, Peter, is one of the United States government's deadliest assassins. Their powers threaten all of humanity!
SHADOLIS: The King’s Story by CB Six SHADOLIS: The King’s Story by CB Six May 16, 2012 $4.99 70877 words Sample 20%
Jack flies into the small town of Herscher, Illinois for the first and last time. The job should have been an easy one for this highly skilled assassin. But when his target gets delayed, by what at first appears to be natural causes, his day begins to encounter a strange turn of events.
44 Book Four by Jools Sinclair 44 Book Four by Jools Sinclair May 16, 2012 $2.99 46464 words Sample 10%
Sometimes the living haunt the dead… It’s been months since Dr. Nathaniel Mortimer kidnapped Abby Craig and conducted his experiments, trying to discover why she was the only one of his victims to survive. After returning home, Abby is more determined than ever to have a normal life. But unseen forces continue to conspire against her: nightmares, visions, and a ghost with a terrible secret.
Psychonaut I: Mercury by Nabeel Afsar Psychonaut I: Mercury by Nabeel Afsar May 16, 2012 $2.99 54397 words Sample 15%
PSYCHONAUT is a hypnotic psychological thriller about the perilous road to enlightenment. Shortly after the turn of the century, a group of lost souls find themselves joining the Community: a secretive cult promising answers and transcendence. Are their psychic feats supernatural, or simply part of an elaborate manipulation?
Lucidity by Wayne Smallman Lucidity by Wayne Smallman May 16, 2012 $0.99 7576 words Sample 20%
On the verge of a major breakthrough in sleep therapy, Barbara Ostermann, an expert in sleep disorders, uncovers a conspiracy that threatens an international crisis. Enlisting the help of her brother, Karl, Barbara seeks to foil a plot to assassinate DeShaun Gates, a strident campaigner for racial equality. But Karl's dream of averting disaster skims along the abyss of a monumental nightmare.
Got Your Name On It by DK Lesperance Got Your Name On It by DK Lesperance May 16, 2012 $7.99 66060 words Sample 20%
Got Your Name On It is a love story for cynics. Love? What is someone supposed to do about love when it seems like all the love in the world is already spoken for? Does somebody keep looking for love or settle for the next best thing? Author D.K. Lesperance reflects on the questions - and elusive answers - that love raises for people and their relationships.
Glimmer of Gold by William Nikkel Glimmer of Gold by William Nikkel May 16, 2012 $6.99 81915 words Sample 20%
Jack Ferrell finds a ring that sends him in search of the owner. When he gets a call from the owner’s granddaughter Katie, he learns the ring is evidence of her father’s innocence, but someone wants him in jail. As they race to save him, they risk their lives to discover the truth.
Mind Game by Phillip Manning Mind Game by Phillip Manning May 15, 2012 $0.99 79302 words Sample 30%
Silas Hall is, hands down, the world’s deadliest man. Armed with high-tech weaponry, biting wit and an unnatural ability to not die, he battles terrorism and genetic anomalies wherever he can find them. The Agency for the Protection of the Innocent (API) backs Silas in his endeavors. They protect innocent people everywhere and fight to make technological and biological advancements for the better
The Carlyle Deception by Andrew M. Williams The Carlyle Deception by Andrew M. Williams May 15, 2012 $3.99 79707 words Sample 15%
Ever beat an opponent at their own game? Feels good, doesn't it. Lambert Greene must transform himself from a dedicated family man into a cunning chameleon, willing to risk everything for his ultimate goal. He’s in over his head, and he knows it; but he can’t turn back. In his new line of work, he’ll learn that more than money, trust is the most valuable currency.
Provocateur by Charles D Martin Provocateur by Charles D Martin May 15, 2012 $8.97 61567 words Sample 20%
Provocateur explores the age-old contest between men and women. Nadia, a complex, enigmatic young Russian woman of superior intelligence, is employed by an ex-CIA agent named Olga, whose agency, through clever missions, extracts large amounts of money from wealthy men. In her “assignments” Nadia must get the best of alpha males at the top of the male order through finesse and her feminine prowess
The Rot is Deep: An O Line Mystery by M. Saylor Billings The Rot is Deep: An O Line Mystery by M. Saylor Billings May 15, 2012 $2.99 59279 words Sample 15%
The whole gang is back for the 3rd installment of misadventure and a deadly chapter or two when a sinister political cadre of defense contractors traps them in the intersection of an impending cyberwar. Ohlone Islands incomparable snoop, Lorna Tollison, is done with life changes. Yet, when her sister arrives in need of Lorna’s unique blend of acumen and paranoia, Lorna can’t resist the intrigue.
Secrets of the Elephant's Eye by Ulma Ruzicka Secrets of the Elephant's Eye by Ulma Ruzicka May 15, 2012 $5.99 76882 words Sample 20%
By Ulma Ruzicka
Dark Kiss by Jordan Dane Dark Kiss by Jordan Dane May 15, 2012 $0.99 4483 words Sample 30%
Dark Kiss is a short story from national bestselling and critically acclaimed thriller author, Jordan Dane. A dark trio of beautiful women are conjured by a troubled runaway boy and his Ouija board.