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An Ax To Grind by Frank F. Atanacio An Ax To Grind by Frank F. Atanacio Oct. 16, 2008 $3.95 45062 words Sample 25%
Nick PT Barnum is at your service once again. This time a child’s life is lost, and the court system fails to dish out justice. A generation is caught in a web so cruel that tempers fly hitting everything the City of Bridgeport has to offer. The child’s father decides to handle justice in his own way. This leads to murder and suicide. After he is captured, a copy-cat killer continues...
... or so the story goes. by Gail Cox ... or so the story goes. by Gail Cox Oct. 17, 2008 $0.50 2575 words Sample 40%
Story set in Eastern Tennessee. Carefully researched for accuracy. A young man leaves to fight the Civil War on Oct.31,1861, but comes upon a town fated to relive that date in 1812.
Wishful Thinking by Kal Wagenheim Wishful Thinking by Kal Wagenheim Oct. 17, 2008 $0.50 1895 words Sample 50%
March 18, 2003. While President Bush sits in the Oval Office enjoying The Three Stooges on TV, the ghost of former President Richard Nixon arrives and tries to persuade him not to invade Iraq.
Coffee With God & Other Stories by Kal Wagenheim Coffee With God & Other Stories by Kal Wagenheim Oct. 18, 2008 $3.99 106010 words Sample 50%
Eight powerful tales (short stories & novellas).
Legacy of Angels: Book Three of the Angel Trilogy by Bill Scott Legacy of Angels: Book Three of the Angel Trilogy by Bill Scott Oct. 18, 2008 $5.00 106140 words Sample 50%
Legacy of Angels completes the saga of the Connelly women begun in Angel of the Gold Rush. A legend passes away and a new one is tested in the fire as the granddaughter of the Angel takes the stage. 1884: following violent, mysterious attacks against her empire, heiress Bridget Connelly vanishes into the Sierras in the dead of winter. The fate of the Connelly empire hangs in the balance.
Vanderville by Pat Barnhart Vanderville by Pat Barnhart Oct. 26, 2008 $3.00 71103 words Sample 5%
Take one large hunk of man, add a slice of murder, simmering childhood memories, a generous portion of steamy sex, and you have a pot-boiler that satisfies your hunger for a good story. Traveller reluctantly returns home to Vanderville to visit his mother before she dies, but he's too late & finds that he must solve her murder. Will he find love, a murderer, or both?
Throwing Bones: And Other Adventures of an International Drug Smuggler by Pat Barnhart Throwing Bones: And Other Adventures of an International Drug Smuggler by Pat Barnhart Oct. 26, 2008 $3.00 95762 words Sample 5%
This stuff really happened. The drug smuggler known as "The Boxer" actually beat the U.S. Government at every turn. Think 'Traffic' and 'Blow', only real. Same decade; same bad guys; same airstrips. Throwing Bones is an artful blend of fact and fiction that will leave you amazed, curious, and a little jealous. The events, places and people are real, just thinly disguised. Enjoy!
Vest Pocket Guide for Real Estate Development: A guide to wealth for the average Joe! by T.R. Eurich Vest Pocket Guide for Real Estate Development: A guide to wealth for the average Joe! by T.R. Eurich Oct. 27, 2008 $2.99 3656 words Sample 20%
Ever wanted to develop, own and manage your own income producing real estate. This guide will show you the key steps and analysis needed to create your own financial success in real estate. Learn how to read financial statements, value properties, financially structure deals and negotiate with the lenders. Leave the 8 to 5 routine working for a boss, and begin to control your own destiny!
Fed Up by Robert Etheridge Fed Up by Robert Etheridge Oct. 29, 2008 $4.95 54690 words Sample 50%
The collapse of the American Dream for this husband and father forces him to crime to save the life of his sick child. He becomes a man hunted by the police and the mob. This story is fast paced action and adventure with a twist. You will find this story to be engaging and easy to read with a happy ending you will not anticipate. Give it a try. It will be fun! Thanks for your consideration.
The Jade Owl by Edward C. Patterson The Jade Owl by Edward C. Patterson Nov. 01, 2008 $0.99 206517 words Sample 20%
In China they whisper about the Jade Owl and its awful power. This ancient stone, commissioned by the Empress Wu and crafted by a mineral charmer, long haunted the folk of the Middle Kingdom until it vanished into an enigma of legend and lore. Now the Jade Owl is found. It wakes to steal the day from day. Its power to enchant and distort rises again. "Readers, run, do not walk to your nearest
Children of Mire. by Gerald Crenshaw Children of Mire. by Gerald Crenshaw Nov. 02, 2008 $1.50 81156 words Sample 25%
The descendent's of the village of Mire learned that they were nearly immortal. Losing most of their female population to the witch hunts of the middle ages, now when child of Mire loses hope of finding a mate, he turns to the one drug that gives them solace, adrenaline charged blood. They were given a name,Vampire. A few were called to hunt the vampire. A deadly game between two predators.
Who, In Fact, You Really Are by Cosmic Awareness Who, In Fact, You Really Are by Cosmic Awareness Nov. 02, 2008 $49.95 411414 words Sample 7%
What if the Creator were to give you a "college education" about the nature of the Universe and answer some of your deepest questions, including explaining the true nature and structure of the Universe, how to perform magic and manifest physical things, the nature of time and space in relation to consciousness, and most importantly, the absolute answer of Who, In Fact, You Really Are? Read on.
Guru in Jeans: Inward Journey to Psychospiritual Awakening by rossi davis Guru in Jeans: Inward Journey to Psychospiritual Awakening by rossi davis Nov. 07, 2008 $9.99 40460 words Sample 20%
A self help book that focuses on the god within and explores topics such as karma, love, forgiveness and more.
Cross-Over Murders by Frank F. Atanacio Cross-Over Murders by Frank F. Atanacio Nov. 13, 2008 $3.95 38125 words Sample 15%
Nick PT Barnum is back, and this is the best Barnum book yet! When illegal aliens are taking over our union jobs..someone is out for revenge. Something sinister is about to happen and the City of Bridgeport is in for a killing spree it would never forget. In comes Nick Barnum who has to act like a decoy with the non-citizens hoping he'd be picked..not murdered. Barnum is back and better than ever!
This Is No Secret by Jagmohan (Joy) Kapur This Is No Secret by Jagmohan (Joy) Kapur Nov. 13, 2008 $9.00 69117 words Sample 20%
To introduce the book , I would like to add a few quotes : Dr. Carl Sagan, (1934-1996) famous astrophysicist " The idea that the Cosmos itself undergoes an immense, indeed an infinite, number of deaths and rebirths. It is only in the Vedas in which the time scales correspond, to those of modern scientific cosmology (age is billions of years). A millennium before Europeans were wil
An Indian And Three White Men - Confessions From Prison by glen aaron An Indian And Three White Men - Confessions From Prison by glen aaron Nov. 16, 2008 $2.95 31994 words Sample 15%
What goes on in a U.S. Federal Prison? The author acquired poetry and personal letters from four inmates. In more than plain English they tell their story. A Lakota Sioux on suicide watch. He tells you what it is like to watch them and what they have to say. A Colonel in the U.S. military serving life for espionage on behalf of the KGB continues to exhort his innocence.
Aroma of Orange Pekoe - Non-fiction e-book by Jeff Tikari Aroma of Orange Pekoe - Non-fiction e-book by Jeff Tikari Nov. 18, 2008 $2.50 33673 words Sample 10%
The life and living; the entertaining and ways of Tea Planters who made a living in those remote plantations of north-east India in the 1950s. Scots, Brits, and Indians lived in a cohesive society mostly cut off from the rest of the world. They built their own clubs where they danced and entertained; played indoor and outdoor games; drank and lived a rugged life - hunting, fishing and trekking.
Laugh Like a Dog - Fiction by Jeff Tikari Laugh Like a Dog - Fiction by Jeff Tikari Nov. 18, 2008 $2.50 27017 words Sample 15%
John Rai, a young Anglo-Indian boy weds the daughter of Ranjit Rowal, a wealthy Hindu industrialist. The story details the insults and abuse John tolerates. Tom and his young sister come to live in the Rowal mansion. The dignified and haughty Ranjit is infatuated and lusts after the young girl. John gradually forces acceptance by the family.The young girl, Sally, is his trump card.
To Sweeten Boredom by Jeff Tikari To Sweeten Boredom by Jeff Tikari Nov. 18, 2008 $2.50 47539 words Sample 15%
Crisp, enthralling, and well written short stories to lighten your leisure hours or shorten a long journey.
Episodes of Ecstasy by Jeff Tikari Episodes of Ecstasy by Jeff Tikari Nov. 19, 2008 $2.50 31392 words Sample 15%
Eleven ecstatic stories. Stories that will leave an after-taste like that which lingers in your mouth hours after a particularly tasty meal.Stories to mull over, to assimilate, and to enjoy. All in all, a grand read!
Letters In June by Michael Scott Letters In June by Michael Scott Nov. 21, 2008 $0.99 17332 words Sample 35%
Sex, death, and psychosis - never a good mixture. Read a series of disturbingly detailed letters between two young lovers who are burying their past - and everyone in it. Strong sexual and violent content.
Sugar Lumps and Black Eye Blues by Tamesha S. Hawkins Sugar Lumps and Black Eye Blues by Tamesha S. Hawkins Nov. 21, 2008 $15.00 7926 words Sample 50%
Sugar Lumps and Black Eye Blues is a smorgasbord of emotions that are sautéed in wordplay. The course begins with cocktails of exploration leading to desserts of revelations, revealing many journeys in womanhood. When stepping inside these pages, select from a menu of moments to entice the mental palette. You won’t be satisfied unless every moment is sopped up like gravy to a biscuit.
Advancement by Michael Scott Advancement by Michael Scott Nov. 22, 2008 $0.99 2339 words Sample 25%
Another day in Hell
A Woman That Has Power Within by Melantha Nelson A Woman That Has Power Within by Melantha Nelson Nov. 23, 2008 $5.00 13789 words Sample 25%
A woman that has power within is for that woman that is misunderstood and who is different. This strong woman is not ashamed of her sexuality and walks with the grace of confidence within herself. She's true to herself. This is the type of woman we all should strive to be. As women we should learn to live by our own standards, not the world's standards.
Quirks and Charms by Tom Schimmel Quirks and Charms by Tom Schimmel Nov. 23, 2008 $4.99 28103 words Sample 42%
Humans on Venus? Humans on Mars? A lone human survivor from the ancient Andromeda Galaxy? From cavemen to Leviathan, the wars and struggles of an ancient emprire threaten Earth even in the modern day. Fortunately, the universe is a strange place. Anything can happen and often does. Science fiction dancing with humor to provide literary escape for your mind and soul. Reviews appreciated!
In The Garden, My Time At Arlington by Jerry Humphrey In The Garden, My Time At Arlington by Jerry Humphrey Nov. 26, 2008 $3.99 27292 words Sample 50%
I was just a country boy from Alabama when in 1967 I was drafted into the army. After my training my permanent duty assignment was The Third Infantry, The Old Guard. The things I would see would shape my life forever. I saw three presidents was at ones inaguration ones deprture and the funeral of another. I saw the inside of the White house, read the words of Abraham Loncoln.
The Man God Put On My Heart by Alana Tjon The Man God Put On My Heart by Alana Tjon Nov. 26, 2008 $6.99 39196 words Sample 25%
YOU’VE EMBARKED ON THE PATH OF YOUR GOD-GIVEN DESTINY— you’re so certain you have finally met your soul mate, the man of your dreams, but only to discover that he doesn’t love you in return. Instead of experiencing the joys that true love brings, you taste the bitterness of tears and face unbearable pains of rejection.
Merchant Prince of Arcadia by Rob Preece Merchant Prince of Arcadia by Rob Preece Nov. 27, 2008 $3.99 125616 words Sample 7%
Marooned on a low-technology planet, a young space merchant should be able to whip up some inventions and take control. Unfortunately for Jake, his background is in business--and English Lit. Still, with the greatest civilization of Arcadia in serious decline, Jake has to make a decision--do what he can to save it, or look after his own rear end. Science fiction adventure.
The Second Series by The Second Series by JohnSkaife Nov. 27, 2008 $5.00 13772 words Sample 20%
This is John's mother speaking. John has trouble writing ads, so he asked me to do it for him. This is fifty short items. Some are good, some are bad. Some have too much sex and violence; I'm not to blame. As I said to his father one lovely spring day years ago (as he was putting on his double-breaster), "Well, don't look at me; I'm not the one who refused to buy him that toy pistol."
The House of the Wolfings: The William Morris Book that Inspired J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings by Michael W. Perry The House of the Wolfings: The William Morris Book that Inspired J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings by Michael W. Perry Nov. 29, 2008 $0.99 91521 words Sample 50%
In a 1960 letter, J. R. R. Tolkien referred to The Lord of the Rings when he wrote, “The Dead Marshes and the approaches to the Morannon owe something to Northern France after the Battle of the Somme. They owe more to William Morris and his Huns and Romans, as in The House of the Wolfings or The Roots of the Mountains.” With a foreword and introduction, this is the text of that classic tale.
Kept (Blood Lust, novella 1) by Zoe Winters Kept (Blood Lust, novella 1) by Zoe Winters Dec. 01, 2008 $2.99 20538 words Sample 50%
Greta is a werecat whose tribe plans to sacrifice her during the next full moon. Her only hope for survival is Dayne, a sorcerer who once massacred most of the tribe. What’s that thing they say about the enemy of your enemy? This is a novella that is part of the anthology: Blood Lust, which includes all three of my novellas: Kept, Claimed, and Mated. Book 2, Save My Soul, is also avail. now.
From The Heart, A Life In Poetry by Jerry Humphrey From The Heart, A Life In Poetry by Jerry Humphrey Dec. 01, 2008 $3.99 15275 words Sample 45%
This is a collection of poems on many different subjects. They convey my feelings on many different things form serious to humerous
The Story Collection, Stories From My Life by Jerry Humphrey The Story Collection, Stories From My Life by Jerry Humphrey Dec. 02, 2008 $3.99 48413 words Sample 40%
This book is a collection of short stories I have written over the years. They were inspired by the stories that my grandfather told me as I was growing up. I wish I could remember all of them they were so entertaining and at the same time had a lesson to learn. Also it gave me a little look into the life of my grandfather and the things he had seen and done.
The Assyrian Exile: Israel's Legacy in Captivity by Cam Rea The Assyrian Exile: Israel's Legacy in Captivity by Cam Rea Dec. 04, 2008 $3.00 48535 words Sample 10%
“Cam Rea describes the Assyrian Conquest of the northern Israelite Tribes and their subsequent history alongside that of Assyria itself. The account is historically accurate as well as exciting. Cam Rea has the ability to bring the past to life. This work encompasses original research work and pertinent insights.
Baghdad on the Bayou by glen aaron Baghdad on the Bayou by glen aaron Dec. 07, 2008 $2.95 36099 words Sample 15%
A young woman on her high school graduation trip the French Quarters is kidnpped. The infamous Bar 711, taken over by Blackwater Mercenaries during Katrina, is the scene. The victim's father, a law professor at the University of Houston files to New Orleans when his daughter goes missing. Famous Delta detective, Jake Stern, is engaged to find the high school graduate, Tasha.
Israelology: The Birthright, House of Israel, Kingdom, ans Sons of God by Paul Andree Israelology: The Birthright, House of Israel, Kingdom, ans Sons of God by Paul Andree Dec. 07, 2008 $10.00 160385 words Sample 50%
The Houses of Israel and Judah dominate the scriptures from the time of King David until they both were sent into captivity. God sent the House of Israel into captivity to Assyria, where they lost their national identity. However, the Biblical prophets continued to prophesy of their actions and future. God is fulfilling all of the prophecies as they relate to these Houses and to us personally.
Juvenile Deliquent to Surgeon by John Wrable, M.D.,F.A.C.S. Juvenile Deliquent to Surgeon by John Wrable, M.D.,F.A.C.S. Dec. 08, 2008 $7.50 61607 words Sample 25%
At thirteen my mother died or TB, and for two years I lived with an abuseive alcoholic father. At fifteen I changed my birthcertificat date, and joined the Army. At Walter Reed Army Hospital, I witnessed my first appendectomy, and at that time I decided to be a surgeon. With persistence through high school, college and Med. school I overcame many obstacles, and became a surgeon
Fighting For Your Relationship by Thomas Xavior Fighting For Your Relationship by Thomas Xavior Dec. 08, 2008 You set the price! 1782 words Sample 40%
Simple facts to keep your relationship strong or mend your relationship when it is weak.
Bless The Vampires by Frank F. Atanacio Bless The Vampires by Frank F. Atanacio Dec. 11, 2008 $3.95 9500 words Sample 35%
" Bless The Vampires, " She whispered with a tone so soft, Confused, he dropped her, fled into the dark night, because her blessings were filled with fright.
Yowl! by stephen jansen Yowl! by stephen jansen Dec. 14, 2008 $5.00 29476 words Sample 50%
A frightening story of a cat on the prowl in a costal town which make the readers' hair stand on end, and since the narrator is a cat, there is a lot of hair to stand on end!
Allison's Christmas Present by Denis Plew Allison's Christmas Present by Denis Plew Dec. 14, 2008 $2.00 4950 words Sample 35%
Two days before Christmas, Allison, a small eight year old girl, was out ice skating on her homemade ice rink in her back yard. She was practicing backward turns when she fell hard on the ice. Her mother found her unconscious on the ice. But Allison found herself cold and frightened near the north pole. She was worried about how she was going to make it back home for Christmas.
Legend of Dark Mountain by ANDREW P. LEBEL Legend of Dark Mountain by ANDREW P. LEBEL Dec. 16, 2008 $10.17 63632 words Sample 25%
The town of Glen-Cliff is a quiet town in the middle of the New Hampshire White Mountain Region. The town does have a chilling secret, and the townies are afraid to even talk about it. The Dark Mountain Phantom lives high up the mountain. When he awakes, he looks to kill while searching for his emerald eyes, and won't stop looking until they're found.
The Shed by Kasey Sailer The Shed by Kasey Sailer Dec. 19, 2008 $0.99 4503 words Sample 55%
A wife decides to find out what is in her husband's shed at all costs.
The Oak Tree by Wendy Brumback The Oak Tree by Wendy Brumback Dec. 21, 2008 You set the price! 94 words Sample 25%
A poem about life.
Whole by Wendy Brumback Whole by Wendy Brumback Dec. 21, 2008 $0.99 55502 words Sample 25%
Make no mistake about it – life is hard. So many things happen to us throughout our time spent on this earth, and sadly, some of those things are not pleasant. We walk away from these situations feeling as if we will never be the same again. Our heart is beaten up, broken, brusied and bleeding. We wonder if it can ever be repaired, we wonder if it can be whole again.
Blind Man and the Bimbo by Paul Anders Blind Man and the Bimbo by Paul Anders Dec. 23, 2008 $2.99 34714 words Sample 20%
The explosion that strands Paul Anders in a world of silhouette and shadow isn't about to keep him from his twin passions of women and the two-step. Threats come at him from every direction including a 6'5", 250-pound enforcer for a loan shark and a nymphomaniac social worker. His only allies are a 13-year old and Paul's driver, six-foot, 24-year old Marcie Foss, an Aikido brown belt.
Blind Man's Buff by Paul Anders Blind Man's Buff by Paul Anders Dec. 23, 2008 $2.99 31066 words Sample 20%
After an attempt on Paul Anders life, the blind detective is sent out of town with his companion Marcie to investigate sabotage in a nudist camp. There, clubbed unconscious, he wakes to find himself at the mercy of some sharp-hoofed ostriches. He escapes only to be captured by his old nemesis. Death seems inevitable, until his new female friend leads him to safety. But is she part of the plot?
College for Spies by zanybooks College for Spies by zanybooks Dec. 23, 2008 $3.19 50004 words Sample 20%
A top-secret research center is hidden beneath an ordinary college campus. A nearby country-western dancehall staffed by security personnel provides a meeting place for professors, students, research personnel with secrets to sell, and the spies from half a dozen countries.
The Acorn Stories by Duane Simolke The Acorn Stories by Duane Simolke Dec. 24, 2008 $3.99 62111 words Sample 20%
From romantic comedy to razor-sharp satire to moments of quiet reflection, Duane Simolke’s award-winning tales transform a fictional West Texas town into a tapestry of human experiences. “A lush tangle of small-town life branches out in this engrossing collection of short stories.” –Kirkus Discoveries. “If you liked WINESBURG, OHIO…rejoice.” –Watchword.
Conspiracy by zanybooks Conspiracy by zanybooks Dec. 24, 2008 $3.99 59101 words Sample 20%
Journalism instructor on the outside, unrepentant hippie within, Paul Wilson signs on at a startup newspaper to track down rumors that Bush and Cheney had advance warning of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Four accompany him to Washington: Debra, demure but braless, Caitlin, a young Persian-American who plays Candide to Wilson's Martin, and two Arabs he does not trust. Chenney hates this book.