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The Final Alchemy by John Wilson The Final Alchemy by John Wilson April 19, 2012 $5.99 96398 words Sample 10%
A novel of intrigue, ambition and betrayal in Tudor England and on the shores of Hudson Bay.
Flashman and the War Between the States by Barry Tighe Flashman and the War Between the States by Barry Tighe April 19, 2012 $9.99 122290 words Sample 20%
What was Flashman's role in The War Between the American States? Much more than he wanted, you may be sure. Flashy's genius for finding trouble (and ability to weasel right out again)asserts itself from the word go. In the first part of his civil war memoirs, Flashy finds himself in the middle of the fight for the far western states before going east to find yet more trouble, as only he can.
Silence And Tears by Joanne Benford Silence And Tears by Joanne Benford April 19, 2012 $3.99 134396 words Sample 10%
During the summer of 1831, in a market town in North East England. George Neilsen, a handsome young innkeeper, is longing for a way out of his humdrum world. He meets the enigmatic Sir Bernard and his beautiful wife, Julia. Next day, he tells Mary Charlton, his childhood sweetheart, of his encounter. What follows is a tale of adventure, doubts and truths, secrets and lies, silence and tears.
This Wicked Man by Kate Harper This Wicked Man by Kate Harper April 19, 2012 $0.99 66985 words Sample 20%
Meg Holstock cannot think of anybody less suitable than herself to take care of a young child, yet she becomes responsible for her orphaned nephew anyway. Thrust into the wilds of Surrey - and the charms of a rundown cottage - she believes life will be singularly dull. But that is before she meets her neighbor, a sinfully wicked viscount whose reputation for seduction is legendary...
The War Horn by J. Tobias Buller The War Horn by J. Tobias Buller April 18, 2012 $2.99 30137 words Sample 20%
The son of a Norman lord, John must risk everything when the unthinkable happens. Disaster can only be averted if John embarks on a quest for the mythical Holy Grail. The stakes are high as he races against hope to defeat the monstrous Lord Gair, but the real enemy isn't Lord Gair: it's himself. And to defeat Lord Gair, John must learn the true price of freedom.
Provenance by Ronald Florence Provenance by Ronald Florence April 18, 2012 $3.99 100896 words Sample 20%
Words Matter. Provenance is a novel about two ancient books that link the lives of ordinary people across centuries and continents. The locales and the books are real. The story is a mystery and an unforgettable tale of love, passion, yearning, and trust.
The Woman Who Loved Horses by Don Walters The Woman Who Loved Horses by Don Walters April 18, 2012 $2.99 67090 words Sample 15%
Set in Kentucky during the Great Depression and early years of World War II, "The Woman Who Loved Horses" is an historical fiction depicting a young woman determined to succeed in the man's world of thoroughbred racing and a thoroughbred who helps her discover more heartfelt values.
THE LAST TRUE ARYAN by David Jay Ramsden THE LAST TRUE ARYAN by David Jay Ramsden April 18, 2012 $0.99 100281 words Sample 15%
The bunker Berlin 1945; Hitler passes the Reich Scroll to his beloved Joseph Beck, the face behind the Hitler Youth posters. Beck is given orders to take the Scroll and build the Fourth Reich. With three close guards he escapes Germany and settles in South Africa and begins the task of forming the next fascist regime. Sam Ferris stands in his way. An epic story
Father Thames by Roger Williams Father Thames by Roger Williams April 18, 2012 $3.99 29745 words Sample 20%
Stories from the incoming tide... Entertaining tales from some of the migrants, invaders, royalty and refugees who have crossed the North Sea and come up the River Thames to London. Written in the first person, these 20 short stories are ideal easy reading for tablets and mobiles.
Farrier (Keepers of Kwellevonne Vol. 2) by J. K. Swift Farrier (Keepers of Kwellevonne Vol. 2) by J. K. Swift April 17, 2012 $1.49 10820 words Sample 20%
Deenah's quiet life as an apprentice healer in the small village of Brae's Creek has come to an end. She can never go back. After fleeing through the wilds for days, she finds herself on the outskirts of Tablat, a frontier town full of thieves, murderers, and halfbreeds. Exhausted and hungry, she has no choice but to enter.
Fragment Earth - Identifying Evil by Robert Skyler Fragment Earth - Identifying Evil by Robert Skyler April 17, 2012 $9.99 11255 words Sample 10%
An epic adventure into madness, this series of short stories explores the chains that bind the human spirit to the repetition of survival. History, written by the winner rarely records the events described as they truly took place. Sanitized and simplified is their lesson's loss to protect or condemn us? At the end of World War II, besieged in his bunker, his fantasy crumbling around him...
Steel Queen by Jorgen Flood Steel Queen by Jorgen Flood April 17, 2012 $0.99 15114 words Sample 40%
STEEL QUEEN is the second of five adventure stories dealing with World War II tank warfare. Book one was ARMAGEDDON COMING. We follow two cousins that end up on opposite sides in the war. STEEL QUEEN introduces Tommy Fletcher, a tank commander in France 1940. The story takes him to North Africa in 1942. Book three, STEEL VENGEANCE, takes Tommy Fletcher to Italy in 1944.
Sir Moray: Book 3 of the Knight Bore Arms Arms Series by Ellen Margret Sir Moray: Book 3 of the Knight Bore Arms Arms Series by Ellen Margret April 16, 2012 $6.99 30840 words Sample 20%
Linnet had a choice. Marry an aged knight, complete with castle, or a squire who could give her nothing. She wed the knight but in her dreams she lay in Moray's arms. It didn't take her long to realise Moray had given her the greatest gift of all - love!
Sir Jael: Book 2 of the Knights Bore Arms Series by Ellen Margret Sir Jael: Book 2 of the Knights Bore Arms Series by Ellen Margret April 16, 2012 $6.99 28488 words Sample 20%
Jael doubted Oriana's claim to being nobility. After all, she was a tavern wench who served ale. When he helped rescue her father from a castle dungeon, Jael finally discovered the truth about the woman he had grown to love but, by then, she found it necessary to reject him.
Sir Ralph: Book 1 of the Knight Bore Arms Series by Ellen Margret Sir Ralph: Book 1 of the Knight Bore Arms Series by Ellen Margret April 16, 2012 $6.99 36819 words Sample 20%
Her guardian treated Katherine as a skivvy, although she was a lady of noble birth. In an attempt to be rid of her, he offered Katherine as the prize in a jousting tournament. Ralph intended to win that prize. No other man would have the woman he had always loved.
Charm Speaker by Teresa Hubley Charm Speaker by Teresa Hubley April 16, 2012 $1.99 67949 words Sample 15%
Siblings Sophia and Sergei are about to approach the sinister Black Vole Road where the mysterious Grudzori await, ready to kidnap one of them and open the door to a world where demons and shape shifters threaten. Their ambitious lawyer's plots to seize their estate seem trivial, compared to the dangers of a perilous rescue mission, but can still bring calamity.
Upside Down Heart by Joe Harwell Upside Down Heart by Joe Harwell April 16, 2012 $0.99 130957 words Sample 20%
This is the second book of The Indian Rock Vampire series which follows Michelle Sands and the sisterhood of The Upside Down Heart Society as they continue using the power inherited from ancient Vampire Glome. Religious and political leaders and the powerful group L’ordre de l’Aigle are determined to possess their power or destroy them.
Kamer 253 by Anaïd Haen Kamer 253 by Anaïd Haen April 16, 2012 $1.99 10155 words Sample 20%
In de jaren twintig verdween een wereldberoemde auteur elf dagen van de aardbodem. De hotelmanager is de enige die weet wat ze in die tijd heeft gedaan ...
Muddy Waters by T. Lee Harris Muddy Waters by T. Lee Harris April 15, 2012 $0.99 3557 words Sample 20%
Étaín ingen Diarmata's forays into the countryside to gather ingredients for medicine often uncover more than herbs. When she encounters an injured Danish warrior, she does the unthinkable: she takes him home. The people of Clonbur are outraged.
The Rustlers of Hideout Canyon by Kendra Gale The Rustlers of Hideout Canyon by Kendra Gale April 15, 2012 $2.99 52024 words Sample 20%
Growing up on the run from the law with the infamous Drake Whitney, Adelaide always dreamed of a real home. She finally found it, but an old enemy stands in her way. As far as Kate Dover is concerned, Adelaide ruined her life. She’s determined to return the favor, and she’s fallen in with some dangerous men to help her exact her revenge, and they don’t care who gets hurt along the way.
Cleopatra III by Nicoline Smits Cleopatra III by Nicoline Smits April 15, 2012 $1.99 91680 words Sample 20%
Cleopatra III is a less well-known ancestor of Cleopatra VII, but even more fascinating. She married her uncle, who was married to her mother, his sister, in a sibling marriage. Cleopatra III strove to become queen of Egypt in her own right and to keep her kingdom out of the claws of Rome. Did she do so out of idealism or selfishness? Find out in this work of historical fiction.
The Search For Drake Whitney by Kendra Gale The Search For Drake Whitney by Kendra Gale April 15, 2012 $2.99 53704 words Sample 20%
Adelaide can hold her own in a world dominated by men. Orphaned as a baby and cared for by famous outlaw Drake Whitney, Adelaide learned early how to survive in wild country. When Drake disappears, Adelaide will do whatever it takes to find the only family she has even known. The search is going to take all the skills Drake taught her, and a few Adelaide learned on her own.
The Young Jaguar (Pre-Aztec Series, Book 2) by Zoe Saadia The Young Jaguar (Pre-Aztec Series, Book 2) by Zoe Saadia April 15, 2012 $3.99 64212 words Sample 20%
The Tepanec Capital is in turmoil, with the old Emperor dead and his heirs struggling for succession. Caught in the maelstrom, Tecpatl is trying to obey the old Emperor’s edicts, while Sakuna is doing her best to resist the forces that are threatening to unbalance the Great Empire, from tearing her family apart.
Theodora of Constantinople by Elizabeth Elson Theodora of Constantinople by Elizabeth Elson April 15, 2012 $4.99 84910 words Sample 10%
This novel, based on the life of Theodora, is set in the back streets of Constantinople and the vibrant court of Emperor Justinian during the waning days of the Roman Empire. Disgraced after performing a lewd act on the Hippodrome stage, Theodora begins a journey that brings her from the depths of despair to the arms of an emperor, but an ancient law forbids their royal marriage.
Resident Nobama by Bradley Meyer Resident Nobama by Bradley Meyer April 15, 2012 $0.99 19854 words Sample 15%
Wherein an articulate, wealthy and well informed private citizen suddenly surges to prominence upon announcing his candidacy for the Presidency of the United States. This 20,000 word fictional work is a 2 day interview of the dark horse by an attractive veteran journalist. The fact that they are both single adds a subplot to this wry examination of the state of the U.S. union.
Sweet Water From the Rock by T. Lee Harris Sweet Water From the Rock by T. Lee Harris April 15, 2012 $0.99 4836 words Sample 20%
Winter has finally loosened its grip on Clonbur. The fever that plagued the townsfolk is breaking, too, leaving the healer, Étaín ingen Diarmata, low on medicines. When the new Abbess forbids her from gathering much-needed herbs on abbey land, Étaín must venture far afield to replenish her supplies, a journey that takes her directly into the path of an ancient awakening evil.
Angel of Highgate by Vaughn Entwistle Angel of Highgate by Vaughn Entwistle April 15, 2012 $0.99 82469 words Sample 20%
On a misty morning in Highgate Cemetery, Lord Geoffrey Thraxton, a Byronesque rakehell with a reputation as the “wickedest man in London,” encounters a spectral wraith that stirs his morbid fascination with Death and the Hereafter. After surviving a pistol duel, Thraxton insults the attending doctor. It is a mistake he will later regret, for Silas Garrette is a psychopathic chorolrom addict.
Alfred the Great; Viking Invasion by Bruce Corbett Alfred the Great; Viking Invasion by Bruce Corbett April 14, 2012 $3.99 92393 words Sample 30%
When the leader of the Great Army invades Wessex in early winter, he nearly succeeds in Capturing Alfred and destroying the last independent Saxon kingdom in Britain. King Alfred hides in the forest, until he finds a base deep in the fastness of a marsh. Spring finds his men rallying to his banner, and eventually Alfred defeats the Viking king. Britain is saved.
A Noble Regard by Lindsey Brooks A Noble Regard by Lindsey Brooks April 14, 2012 $4.25 93002 words Sample 15%
Lady Helena is impoverished, having lost most of her money and her fiancé because of the behaviour of her uncle. Following his death, she has just enough to survive, but after her former fiancé, Kit, saves her from robbers and it is clear someone is threatening her, it all becomes very complicated, not least because of the love between her and Kit that neither will allow to surface.
Titanic - Letters in the Ocean by Jessica Hassett Titanic - Letters in the Ocean by Jessica Hassett April 14, 2012 $0.99 2037 words Sample 30%
Three strangers, three classes - one fateful night...
The Counterfeit Cavalier, Episode One: The Highwayman Came Riding by Lydia M. Sheridan The Counterfeit Cavalier, Episode One: The Highwayman Came Riding by Lydia M. Sheridan April 13, 2012 $0.99 6833 words Sample 15%
With the Grey Cavalier once more robbing coaches near the village of Oaksley, the populace is up in arms -- with joy. But when the mysterious Mr. Dalrymple arrives to investigate, the nefarious schemes of a certain young lady come crashing down about her ears. The Counterfeit Cavalier is a sweet Regency story presented in serial form. Episode One is 22 pages or 6740 words.
Unsinkable Vampire by Kristin King Unsinkable Vampire by Kristin King April 13, 2012 $2.99 16852 words Sample 15%
Charlotte Covington is leaving her family's ruin behind to embark on the Titanic for a journey to a new life in America. Haunted by losing her father, Charlotte struggles to find love and live in death's shadow. Little does she realize the lives of all on board save one are hanging in the balance of the coming tragedy. Unsinkable Vampire is a 68 page short novel, first in Begotten Bloods Series.
A Borgia Daughter Dies by Maryann Philip A Borgia Daughter Dies by Maryann Philip April 13, 2012 $0.99 74298 words Sample 20%
The saga of the Borgias and the lives of Leonardo da Vinci and the young Machiavelli form the accurate historical background of this murder mystery, set in the opulence of Renaissance Rome and Milan. Machiavelli's illegitimate daughter and his bewitching ex-mistress will solve three murders with help from da Vinci and Lucrezia Borgia--including the murder of Lucrezia's real-life half sister.
Whorticulture by Marie-Anne Mancio Whorticulture by Marie-Anne Mancio April 13, 2012 $2.99 46382 words Sample 20%
As a girl waits for the return of her disappeared father, the story of four migrant women in antebellum America unravels.Peopled by whores, tricksters, gamblers, do-gooders, liars, and fools, and with allusions to the coded language of flowers, Whorticulture is about prostitution in its myriad forms. Contains a helpful discussion guide for book groups and a flower dictionary.
Spartacus Imperator: The battle for Rome by Richard Hofing Spartacus Imperator: The battle for Rome by Richard Hofing April 13, 2012 $1.99 47232 words Sample 20%
An alternate history of ancient Rome: What if certain events in ancient Rome had happened a little differently?
The Rest is Silence by Peter Hildebrandt The Rest is Silence by Peter Hildebrandt April 12, 2012 $2.99 104331 words Sample 20%
The Countess of Oxford, Anne Cecil after her death, re-visits the events and trials of her own life and that of her husband, the 17th Earl of Oxford. She discovers secrets which have remained silent to this day, yet still live on in the words of Shakespeare.
The Pilgrim by Seth I. Friedman The Pilgrim by Seth I. Friedman April 12, 2012 $3.99 143635 words Sample 15%
If you were given the chance to fix all of your problems but in exchange you had to risk losing everything, would you take that chance? The Pilgrim is a gripping coming-of-age story, a modern reflection on war and spirituality, and an exploration of what drives people to do great and sometimes terrible things.
Knowing Daniel by Mick Jett Knowing Daniel by Mick Jett April 12, 2012 $8.99 107611 words Sample 20%
Daniel begins life inside a covered wagon beneath the limbs of an ancient birthing tree. He is strong of body and sensitive of mind, and cared for by his only parent, Melinda after his well-meaning but footloose father, Jacob, abandons them. Haunted by nightmarish events in his past and faced by a ruthless enemy, Daniel’s mind is further taxed when he reaches manhood.
Posh-2 Waitangi and War by brian holloway Posh-2 Waitangi and War by brian holloway April 12, 2012 $4.99 60961 words Sample 10%
This is the second book in the trilogy of Posh. The young migrant arrives in 1839 to witness the Treaty of Waitangi, and soon develops intense friendships with the maori people.But simmering land issues evolve into war. The township is sacked,and Matthew becomes a scout in the British Army.There is love and hope for a new life,and tragedy.New Zealand history told in a personal and warm style.
Tales from the Rails by Berwick Writers Workshop Tales from the Rails by Berwick Writers Workshop April 11, 2012 $6.99 13059 words Sample 20%
An anthology of short stories and poems a theme of Railways - particularly around Berwick upon Tweed and the Eastern Scottish Borders, compiled in conjunction with the Stephenson 150 Project which celebrated the life of railway engineer Robert Stephenson. Some of the stories are fact based, some pure fiction. Also contains 10 photographs. Print version published 2009.
Tales from the Mountain of Gold by Lee Payne Tales from the Mountain of Gold by Lee Payne April 11, 2012 $3.99 106690 words Sample 20%
This is a novel of gold rush San Francisco, a place and time so far out of the ordinary that, even in its day, it could scarcely be believed by those who weren't there.
The Swing: A Paranormal Mini Story by Rome The Swing: A Paranormal Mini Story by Rome April 11, 2012 $1.50 29679 words Sample 12%
Sometimes the past is best left the way it is and if William Smithfield can tell you that, he will but when he submits to the lover of his long forgotten past, Smithfield realizes that sometimes the deals long gone sour are best left in the family room locker...forever. The Swing: A Paranormal Mini Story promises mystery, some romance and mostly satirical humor.
Red Hand by Robert Ross Red Hand by Robert Ross April 11, 2012 $2.99 100095 words Sample 20%
As the warriors rode into camp covered with the blood of the 7th Cavalry, the Sioux princess held her new born high into the air. He would be a witness to this victory; he would remember his legacy. She would call him Red Hand.
Turn of the Page by Paul Lewis Turn of the Page by Paul Lewis April 11, 2012 $4.99 110537 words Sample 15%
Stephen Sawyer is page to Robert Brogan, son of Sir Richard during the reign of Henry VIII. After Stephen witnesses the murder of his childhood friend, Tim, he vows revenge, but how when his duties confine him to the house? As time goes by he learns that Tim’s death is part of a plot against the crown and this leads him into a world of danger where he dare not trust even those closest to him.
The Bishop's Boy by Paul Lewis The Bishop's Boy by Paul Lewis April 11, 2012 $3.99 56007 words Sample 15%
Being born the second son, Casper willingly accepted that he would be working for his elder brother. But as the son of a landowner his activities often embarrassed his family. Having made a hasty retreat from such an incident he stumbles over a body and is assigned to find the murderer. This commission takes Casper into the harshness of medieval life but not without making powerful allies.
Sedili by Bas van Wersch Sedili by Bas van Wersch April 11, 2012 $4.99 93513 words Sample 10%
Sedili is a small village on the east coast of Malaysia. In an almost magical way Willem van Lier gets involved in the aftermath of an investigation his father conducted over a century ago concerning the illegal commercial activities of a Chinese businessman on behalf of Japan, which was heading for war.Reality and eastern mysticism are entangled in an imperceptible way.
Titanic Deception by John & Toni Rakestraw Titanic Deception by John & Toni Rakestraw April 10, 2012 $2.99 44170 words Sample 20%
Michael Kearney's great-grandmother survived the sinking of the Titanic. When he overhears an unusual story about why the ship was wrecked, he reads her diary and finds himself in the middle of an age-old conspiracy. With the help of Soft Kitty, an irascible conspiracy theorist, he must bring the truth to light and bring down the men behind it.
Ridderzaal - Tea Plantation by J H Ellison Ridderzaal - Tea Plantation by J H Ellison April 10, 2012 $5.99 129316 words Sample 15%
Experience Mark Roger's adventures in the exotic Far East where he falls in love with Abbie, a British diplomat's daughter, while building his financial empire. Mark's adventures takes him to the Philippines, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and mysterious India.
Along the Trail to Freedom by John Duncklee Along the Trail to Freedom by John Duncklee April 10, 2012 $2.99 61386 words Sample 20%
Escaping the Civil War and slavery, three young men go West in search of freedom. Arriving in Independence, Missouri, they meet a teamster who hires them for his wagon train to Santa Fe, New Mexico. The teamster admires and becomes friend with the three. In Santa Fe they decide to keep heading westward to Tucson. Once there, they go their separate ways but eventually experience warm reunions.
It Began with a Goose by Paul Lewis It Began with a Goose by Paul Lewis April 10, 2012 $4.99 94644 words Sample 15%
Sam Tucker is chased from his village after the geese escape. After he has fled a body is found in their enclosure. His quest is to prove his innocence. A troupe of jugglers offer him protection - or do they? Only Sam can make the decision of who to trust when he suspects he is being used to another end. Join him as he progresses from a lazy unwanted youth to having the king’s ear.