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Bedlam Unleashed: Omnibus Edition by Steven L. Shrewsbury Peter Welmerink Bedlam Unleashed: Omnibus Edition by Steven L. Shrewsbury Peter Welmerink April 27, 2012 $2.99 96237 words Sample 20%
Pieced together from recovered scrolls of sagas and skaldic poetry, here begins the journeys of Norse mercenary Alanis Johansson and berserker Erik Bedlam.
Reap the Whirlwind by Rachel Starr Thomson Reap the Whirlwind by Rachel Starr Thomson April 27, 2012 $3.99 46924 words Sample 20%
Beren is a city in constant unrest: ruled by a ruthless upper class and harried by a band of rebels who want change. Its one certainty is that the two sides do not, and will not, meet. But children know little of sides or politics, and Anna and Kyara—a princess and a peasant girl—let their chance meeting grow into a deep friendship. Until the day Kyara’s family is slaughtered by Anna’s people...
Cruising for Death by DV Berkom Cruising for Death by DV Berkom April 27, 2012 $2.99 64674 words Sample 20%
Cruising for Death is #5 in the Kate Jones Thriller series and is a full-length novel. Kate and Cole are on a luxury cruise in the Caribbean when a passenger dies of an apparent heart attack and the ship is boarded by modern-day pirates. Along with two other passengers, Kate is kidnapped by a long-lost enemy who wants to settle an old score.
The Little Mouse Solamae Volume 1 by Linda Schneider The Little Mouse Solamae Volume 1 by Linda Schneider April 27, 2012 $2.99 18705 words Sample 20%
The Little Mouse Solamae is an optimistic story, written to celebrate the joys of childhood and to help children and families deal with the challenges of growing up. The protagonist is a displaced little mouse who, after an unexplained separation from her family, travels the world looking for them.
The Little Mouse Solamae Volume II by Linda Schneider The Little Mouse Solamae Volume II by Linda Schneider April 27, 2012 $4.99 27584 words Sample 20%
The Little Mouse Solamae is an optimistic story, written to celebrate the joys of childhood and to help children and families deal with the challenges of growing up. The protagonist is a displaced little mouse who, after an unexplained separation from her family, travels the world looking for them.
Carved In Stone by Kenneth Teicher Carved In Stone by Kenneth Teicher April 26, 2012 $2.99 87361 words Sample 20%
An excavation in the Andes pits a team against descendants of the Inca. The high altitude is easy compared to the attacks the team endures. Brawls, break-ins and abductions force the team to seek protection of the army. Half the team leaves fearing for their lives. A cave is explored leading to a remarkable find. But a mysterious cave-in buries the leader, hiding forever the fantastic discovery.
El Agüero de Venenum Vindicta: Episodio 1 by Paul Andreas Wunderlich El Agüero de Venenum Vindicta: Episodio 1 by Paul Andreas Wunderlich April 26, 2012 $0.99 37421 words Sample 20%
El Clérigo se afronta a un ejército marchante: La Hueste de las Tinieblas. Dada la penumbra, teme a caer entre aquella. El Clérigo se ve encarado con una grave decisión, si ayudar a los heridos, o si huir y salvar aunque sea su vida. Al final de las cuentas, qué camino escogerá el Clérigo, ¿La Luz o la Oscuridad?
Swirled Tides by James Aa. Keister Swirled Tides by James Aa. Keister April 26, 2012 $4.99 26565 words Sample 20%
a scary walk along the lake to celebrate a pups birthday, lunar glare inhabitants coming together to celebrate the magic of the moons fullness, villagers that come up missing,the alphas son falls in love, his lovers hut is burned down because of jealousy, and there is talk of war.
Puppalicious And Beyond by Pamela Fagan Hutchins Puppalicious And Beyond by Pamela Fagan Hutchins April 26, 2012 $3.99 39354 words Sample 15%
Puppalicious And Beyond: Life Outside The Center Of The Universe A collection of inter-related fiction and narrative non-fiction stories about the amazing relationship of people to nonhumans that captures our collective imagination. Where the Red Fern Grows meets Wuthering Heights.
Granada Gamble by Greg Knowles Granada Gamble by Greg Knowles April 26, 2012 $3.99 110164 words Sample 15%
Granada Gamble, co-written by brothers Greg and Mel Knowles, is full of humor, mayhem and fishing. CIA freelancer and pro basser Ric Bedderman is in Granada, IL for a big-money tournament, and to stop the mayor from opening an abandoned mine that could have national security ramifications. Ric's fishing and his assignment are complicated by politicians, coke heads, hit men and small town misfits.
ANTI by A.M. Murray ANTI by A.M. Murray April 26, 2012 $2.99 74231 words Sample 20%
Will Grant disappeared in Thailand after getting out of the Army in 1972. But now his dog tags turn up at an Air America crash site. Dan Casper, an old Army buddy is hired to find out what happened. What would Will, who was Anti-war, be doing with Air America, who were the CIA conducting a secret war in Laos? Somebody assaults him to keep him from searching. The CIA, covering something up?
Yard Wars - When Allergies Attack by Warren J. Yard Wars - When Allergies Attack by Warren J. April 26, 2012 $1.99 4514 words Sample 20%
Spring season is in full swing and the pollen count is at an all time high, but Gerald Brice refuses to let his severe allergies stop him from doing his own yard work. He's very territorial about his space and the out-of-control weeds have finally crossed the line. Let the yard battles begin!
Webcam by Gary Whitmore Webcam by Gary Whitmore April 26, 2012 $0.99 59747 words Sample 5%
A married man and a single woman, he thought he witnessed being killed during her erotic webcam show, go on the run to find videotaped evidence to stop a Senator from being assassinated and hopefully save his kidnapped wife and daughter’s life.
War Nurse: Alone by Craig Daley War Nurse: Alone by Craig Daley April 26, 2012 $0.99 249 words Sample 20%
What drives an English nurse called Patricia Parker to fight a U-Boat full of Nazis, wearing only her underwear. This is a tongue in cheek revamp of the Domain free heroine from the Golden Age of Comics. The 42 full colour pages also introduce several supporting characters, including Churchill, Tesla, Crowley and Wotan(Thor). This is a WWII fist fest with an occult and steampunk science subplot.
Summer of Love: Semper Fi by Tim Weller Summer of Love: Semper Fi by Tim Weller April 26, 2012 $2.99 77834 words Sample 20%
It is the Summer of Love, 1967. Vietnam, the Marine Corps and a turbulent, exciting era provide exotic settings when Nick Alexander joins the Marine Corps seeking personal validation. America savors free love while erupting with anti-war protests. Nick’s journey challenges him to stay alive as he learns the true meaning of Semper Fi in this universal story of war, love and death.
El Eslabón Sinaiticus by Sonia Tomás Cañadas El Eslabón Sinaiticus by Sonia Tomás Cañadas April 26, 2012 $1.99 59125 words Sample 15%
¿Cuál es el gran secreto celosamente guardado de los inicios de nuestra era, que esconden las profundidades del Támesis? La leyenda del pasado que durante siglos la Iglesia a conseguido mantener oculta, se encuentra bajo las aguas de la mismísima capital de Inglaterra.Una búsqueda cuya sóla custodia revelará la leyenda,bajo un enigma del que no podrás escapar. 'Un thriller escalofriante'.
Reckoning, A Dirk Cobb Thriller (Book Three) by T.L. Peters Reckoning, A Dirk Cobb Thriller (Book Three) by T.L. Peters April 25, 2012 $0.99 52667 words Sample 20%
In this third and concluding volume of the Dirk Cobb trilogy of thrillers, Dirk with the aid of his friend Fierce must unlock the key to the Biblical prophecy in order to save the world from imminent nuclear holocaust.
Tales of a Free Spirit by Gavin Dobson Tales of a Free Spirit by Gavin Dobson April 25, 2012 $4.99 47439 words Sample 10%
A collection of short stories following the life and ups and downs of Geordie Kinloch. Each story is an individual tale but interconnects with the others taking in characters and events from the authors life. Gavin Dobson's first book of fiction bring back the art of short story writing, a literary form which had been too long neglected. An excellent read that will leave you smiling.
Le Sylvia Affaire by Tim Hegarty Le Sylvia Affaire by Tim Hegarty April 25, 2012 $0.99 24444 words Sample 20%
Title. Le Sylvia Affaire Genre. Thriller Who. Patrick: Cool Blue’s owner Michael: Cool Blue’s builder and handyman. Karen: Cool Blue’s poker game dealer. Duong: Cool Blue’s electronics guru Luke: a bookmaker Sylvia: Luke's accountant. What. Sylvia stops over on Saba on her way to Switzerland. Luke, still chasing the bearer bonds, comes back to Saba. Their combination threatens Karen and Michael.
The Caves of Etretat: Book One of Four by Matt Chatelain The Caves of Etretat: Book One of Four by Matt Chatelain April 25, 2012 $3.99 112013 words Sample 15%
Canadian bookstore owner Paul Sirenne heads to the town of Etretat, France, on the trail of a hundred year old mystery hidden in the pages of 'The Hollow Needle', by Maurice Leblanc.Together with Leblanc's great-granddaughter, Sirenne unearths puzzles, codes and historical mysteries, exposing a secret war for control of a cave fortress in Etretat's chalk cliffs.
The Origin of Flight by Russ Anderson The Origin of Flight by Russ Anderson April 25, 2012 $0.99 9002 words Sample 20%
Caryn Clay thought she'd been snubbed when her Navajo grandmother left a single black eagle feather to her in her will... until she discovered that the feather came from a Thunderbird and gave her the ability to fly. With no instruction manual to work from, Caryn sets out to learn the limits and origins of her new powers.
Callsign: King - Book 3 - Blackout (A Jack Sigler - Chess Team Novella) by Jeremy Robinson Callsign: King - Book 3 - Blackout (A Jack Sigler - Chess Team Novella) by Jeremy Robinson April 25, 2012 $2.99 62508 words Sample 20%
Twice before, Jack Sigler—Callsign: King—has stopped the mysterious ‘Brainstorm’ from destroying all life on earth. Twice before, he’s survived Brainstorm’s assassins. So when the mastermind behind Brainstorm surfaces in Paris, King goes on the offensive.
The Nowhere Legion - Book Four by Francis Hagan The Nowhere Legion - Book Four by Francis Hagan April 25, 2012 $1.99 27013 words Sample 15%
Finally the Quinta has returned to the fort of Nasranum - only to find it deserted and empty. The gates are open. The garrison gone. Rejoin Felix and the legion as they attempt to unravel what has happened only to find a deeper fate awating them all in the Harra.
Fox Trek by Cheryl Lee Fox Trek by Cheryl Lee April 24, 2012 $5.99 30852 words Sample 20%
A young fox is cruelly separated from his family, still ringing in his ears is the last words of his father,'Go West,To Find A Better Home'. His struggle: alone, traveling across the nation searching for that special place. A curious kit, he gets into and out of tricky situations, sees the wonders of the wild. Escapes death on many occations and yet his spirit pushes him to fulfill the dream.
First to Fight by Charles R. Dowling First to Fight by Charles R. Dowling April 24, 2012 $2.99 132406 words Sample 20%
North Korea, 1950, brings Marine Colonel Forrest “Starchy” Glenn’s toughest campaign. Veteran of brutal battles in WW II and S Korea, the encounter at Hagaru-ri promises to be the worst yet. Friendships, losses, victories and defeats all begin with a bar fight in Shanghai in 1939 and continue through Korea where the legend of the “Yellow Legs” is born and the legend of “Starchy” Glenn is sealed.
Shadows of the Realm by Dionne Lister Shadows of the Realm by Dionne Lister April 24, 2012 $4.99 96975 words Sample 20%
Bronwyn and Blayke are two strangers being drawn into the same war. Their world is facing invasion from the Third Realm. While they move unknowingly toward each other, they are watched, hunted, and sabotaged. When the Dragon God interferes, it seems their world, Talia, will succumb to the threat. Can they learn enough of the tricks of the Realms before it’s too late?
A Not So Barren World by Pat Hatt A Not So Barren World by Pat Hatt April 23, 2012 $2.99 87955 words Sample 20%
After living with the gods of Olympus for more than a year, Jack and Emily finally have a doorway back to Earth's time fraction. They prepare to leave with their new born son Jeremiah and the rest of the group, not realizing the gods have other plans for them. Soon Drazin becomes one with the Time Axis and is more powerful then ever. But that's just the beginning as things literally go to Hell.
A Not So Perfect World by Pat Hatt A Not So Perfect World by Pat Hatt April 23, 2012 $2.99 84503 words Sample 15%
After Chutar and finally figuring out where and when they were, Jack and Emily hoped their troubles were over. But little did they know Chutar was just the beginning. With Mason by their side the three continue to struggle to find their way back home, charting a course through the unknown one time fraction after another.
A Not So New World by Pat Hatt A Not So New World by Pat Hatt April 23, 2012 $2.99 80018 words Sample 15%
All Jack wanted was to leave his mark on the world. But with a self serving, former Professor having him charged with a crime he did not commit, hope was dwindling. Jack's one chance was Agent Milano, an FBI agent open to his innocence. Her decision gave Jack the opening he needed to escape, although both will soon wish he just stayed in jail.
Witch Island by Victor Pryce Witch Island by Victor Pryce April 23, 2012 $4.99 47462 words Sample 20%
A terrible storm has cast a sailor and two travelers onto an unknown island. They soon learn to coax a living from the sea as they search the horizon for a passing ship, but as the threat of hunger retreats another danger emerges. Rescue will surely come, but will the trio still be waiting when it arrives?
Miradas de Ébano by Alejandro Romera Miradas de Ébano by Alejandro Romera April 23, 2012 $4.99 68850 words Sample 10%
Un español en Ghana. Un ghanés en España. Un viaje sin retorno. Dos jóvenes emprenden un largo viaje. Atraviesan el Mediterráneo en sentido opuesto, por motivos muy diferentes pero con la firme convicción deencontrar algo que no han podido hallar en sus propios países. Sus destinos nos muestran una mirada al continente africano, construida pedazo a pedazo, bailando entre la historia y la ficción.
Mundo Maya: Revenge of the Jaguar King by Jay Hersh Mundo Maya: Revenge of the Jaguar King by Jay Hersh April 23, 2012 $1.99 148309 words Sample 20%
While vacationing in Belize, a trio of American archeologists tour the ancient Mayan site of Caracol. While they are there archeologists at the site make a discovery which draws the trio into a search for a lost city deep in the jungles of Belize. In their search they find a priceless treasure and become the instruments by which the revenge of a long dead Mayan king is exacted.
Maxim Gunn and Sheba's Necklace by Nicholas Boving Maxim Gunn and Sheba's Necklace by Nicholas Boving April 23, 2012 $3.95 93244 words Sample 20%
Did Wanda Liszt finally find the secret to eternal life when she recovered Sheba's Necklace from the bottom of a Swiss lake? “It should have worked, Maxim.” Wanda's words came out huskily and with great effort. “It did for a while, didn't it? I was going to be young and beautiful forever. The flame, the necklace, they were the secret. It should have worked. Where did I go wrong?”
Maxim Gunn Downunder by Nicholas Boving Maxim Gunn Downunder by Nicholas Boving April 23, 2012 $3.95 65056 words Sample 20%
Gunn is called to Australia to investigate the disappearance of an atomic physicist in the Iron Cauldron country of the North West. Gunn follows the trail, to discover the true cause of the abduction is not atom secrets, but an alien from hell, spaceship crashed and helpless, who desperately needs the physicist's knowledge, and will stop at nothing.
They'll Have to Catch Me First by Robert Hart They'll Have to Catch Me First by Robert Hart April 23, 2012 $0.99 39961 words Sample 20%
Two vendettas (or is it three?) follow Gage as he tries to get Florence's ashes to Albuquerque. Shoot-outs, safe-houses, unsafe-safe-houses, crackhouses, dirty cops and jumpy locals make Johnny's road trip a longer drive than he'd planned. “Next time, I'll fly instead.” More Classic Pulp. Part 2 of the highly acclaimed John Gage Trilogy.
Chicago Burns and Other Side Trips by Gavin Dobson Chicago Burns and Other Side Trips by Gavin Dobson April 23, 2012 $4.99 45207 words Sample 10%
Following Gavin Dobson's two books "Tales of Free Spirit" and "The Novice" his third book of short stories recounts the exploits of his hero Geordie Kinloch, a fictional character based on observations and incidents in the author's life.
The Aphrodite Pursuit by Greg Treseder The Aphrodite Pursuit by Greg Treseder April 22, 2012 $4.99 77597 words Sample 20%
Four friends join forces on a search for an enigmatic Greek artifact. But the true prize of their quest carries a value they can't foresee. The wisdom of nature is their key to success, but any adventure carries a price. Danger stalks them, triumph is elusive, and time is slipping away. Nobody lives forever...
A Not So Singular World by Pat Hatt A Not So Singular World by Pat Hatt April 22, 2012 $2.99 94952 words Sample 15%
Jeremiah has spent his whole life searching for his parents with nothing but a faded picture of them to keep him going. His search had hit a dead end until his birthday rolled around and he received a gift, being run down by a car that seemed to have no driver. And that was the best part of his day.
Bullets, Butterflies, and Italy by John Meyer Bullets, Butterflies, and Italy by John Meyer April 22, 2012 $5.99 87460 words Sample 15%
John Meyer’s "Bullets, Butterflies, and Italy" is a unique travel memoir that deftly combines a love story with an exhilarating Italian adventure through majestic Rome, captivating Amalfi, and breathtaking Siena during its inspiring Palio Festival.
The Legacy of Shatara by Nick Marsden The Legacy of Shatara by Nick Marsden April 22, 2012 $2.99 125531 words Sample 20%
To save his people from the return of an ancient evil, one soldier will have to choose between his personal war of vengeance and everything he loves. An action-fantasy of elemental magic, religion and romance where the action comes fast and life is always one step from death.
Thuradra's Bane by Marcus D Barnes Thuradra's Bane by Marcus D Barnes April 22, 2012 $2.99 10659 words Sample 20%
An epic Fantasy Role-Playing Adventure Module for mid to high level characters. An ancient relic has been awakened in the north and its evil influence has begun to spread. Can you stop the infection from spreading any further?
The Princess and the Poor Boy by The Albatross The Princess and the Poor Boy by The Albatross April 21, 2012 $0.99 21438 words Sample 24%
After having her sweet sixteenth birthday party ruined thanks to the birth of her newborn baby sister, Princess sees an old friend who coincidentaly shares her frustrations as his new half brother was just born minutes ago, on the anniversery of his moms death. Frustrated, these two old friends decide to run away together, only to unexpectedly find themselves lost in a world that's not their own.
Crossroads: A Novel About Choice by Suzie O'Neill Crossroads: A Novel About Choice by Suzie O'Neill April 21, 2012 $0.99 49862 words Sample 15%
"Every life is an adventure..." Plain Jane was skeptical when she read "How to Overcome Your Hum-Drum Boring Life" by Iam Xcitin. But, her life lacked excitement so she decided to follow Xcitin's advice. The story is a "choose your own adventure." As you arrive at a series of crossroads, it's up to you to choose where to go next. The excitement or boringness is entirely up to you!
Dawn of the Tiger by Gus Frazer Dawn of the Tiger by Gus Frazer April 21, 2012 $2.99 96965 words Sample 20%
In 2034, Australia's shores will be breached, its resources hijacked and citizens held hostage.
Swept to Hell: A Novel of the Civil War Era by Jason Ward Swept to Hell: A Novel of the Civil War Era by Jason Ward April 21, 2012 $0.99 31744 words Sample 10%
A year after the devastation of Gettysburg, the Union remains in peril, Confederate offensives and Peace Democrats seeking to oust a beleaguered Lincoln from the presidency. But with the fall of Atlanta and sweeping Yankee victories in the Shenandoah Valley, the momentum of the Civil War rapidly shifts to favor the North. The perspective of the conflict's final nine months changes from high-rank
As if They Always Knew by Regina Russell As if They Always Knew by Regina Russell April 21, 2012 $3.99 108413 words Sample 15%
When Shelly, a young widow, shell-shocked by the untimely death of her husband, is finally beginning to heal emotionally, past ghosts come back to haunt her as dark secrets are uncovered. With fire in her veins, she determines to realize one of her dreams despite her setbacks. But her motorcycling teacher's insistence that she learn much more than how to ride challenges her ability to trust.
Amazon's Revenge by John Savage Amazon's Revenge by John Savage April 21, 2012 $5.95 33835 words Sample 15%
Long ago, in a harsh land, a woman was traveling alone. Her quest: to find a kidnapped princess destined to be sacrificed to a cruel god. But this was no ordinary woman who might fall victim to predatory men with evil on their minds. She was an Amazon, and men would do well to beware of her, even in a land where enslavement was common and the ravishment of helpless women almost a way of life.
The Pump Jack Potion: a short story by Jeff Posey The Pump Jack Potion: a short story by Jeff Posey April 21, 2012 $0.99 4866 words Sample 30%
This is the story of a petroleum prospector of the future, wandering the San Juan Basin in northwestern New Mexico, the stomping grounds of the First Anasazi 1,300 years earlier, as well as the immigrants who flocked there after the first collapse in 2054 to establish a Second Anasazi colony — these were the ancestors of petroleum prospector Richard Langhorne Serles.
Stonechild and the Emperor by Jim Burk Stonechild and the Emperor by Jim Burk April 21, 2012 $4.99 212690 words Sample 15%
Russell Stonechild evades the Nazi blitzkrieg in Belgium, returning to England with additional secrets of the Enigma Machine. Members of the British War Council determine to use Russell to delay the return of Emperor Haile Selassie to the war front in Ethiopia. Haile Selassie obtains Russell’s reassignment. Flying boats deliver Russell to British controlled Khartoum in the Sudan.
Gang 87 by Erich von Neff Gang 87 by Erich von Neff April 20, 2012 $2.99 49496 words Sample 8%
Gang 87 is a series of short stories about the adventures and mis-adventures of longshore work gangs on the San Francisco and Oakland waterfronts; from 1949 to 1960 and from 1961 until 2010.