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Constant by Frank F. Atanacio Constant by Frank F. Atanacio Oct. 15, 2008 $2.95 51785 words Sample 25%
When the ship “ Constant” transcends the bloodied sea and sails towards the ports of Hell, pain and anguish fills its sails. Seamen yearn for home while the horrors of battle and death navigate them through the unknown world. A skeleton crew trapped in a strange darkness that would guide them through a frenzy of heart stopping events. Keeping in mind that the slightest
In God's Shadow by Frank F. Atanacio In God's Shadow by Frank F. Atanacio Oct. 15, 2008 $2.95 43062 words Sample 25%
In God's Shadow In desperate need of placing a child in God's shadow, a group of young boys have been blessed to escort a beautiful natural gift from God to comeplete the task. Evil has a secret agenda, and they plot to keep the child from being placed. They are forced with an agonizing task that will decide the fate of Mankind.
Pirate Jack by Alessandro Cima Pirate Jack by Alessandro Cima Jan. 13, 2009 $1.95 33950 words Sample 15%
Young Jack Spencer sees his father's boat-building business destroyed by a powerful land developer. Then Jack unearths three ancient scrolls that propel him on a dangerous adventure through time in search of a pirate treasure. When Jack finds himself aboard the pirate ship Revenge he enters a life or death world of ship battles, jungle islands, prison escapes, gold, and treachery.
The Lord and the Cross by James L. Drako The Lord and the Cross by James L. Drako Jan. 17, 2009 $5.00 150444 words Sample 50%
Two ancient enemies come face to face one last time. Once the most feared mercenaries in the world, Manfred Lord and Nathan Cross understand that there is no place for them in this 'new world order'. But when they're both hired to retrieve a crystal worth tens of millions of dollars, they'll have to decide whether their hatred for one another is stronger than their greed.
The Money was His by Wendy Brumback The Money was His by Wendy Brumback Jan. 17, 2009 You set the price! 547 words Sample 50%
When you find money on the street what do you do? The right thing is return it, but you never know where that may lead you.
The Dead Guy Road Trip Church by Neil Zawicki The Dead Guy Road Trip Church by Neil Zawicki Jan. 18, 2009 $6.00 23956 words Sample 50%
A group of friends live out their Quixotic fantasies in real life as self-determined adventurers. Ultimately, their own mortality (with the death of one of their own) puts a new perspective on their exploits, and they come to realize the fleeting nature of their pursuits. This work of fiction is built from real events and real people.
Crazy Bett by Michael J. O'Neal Crazy Bett by Michael J. O'Neal Feb. 01, 2009 $5.99 137481 words Sample 25%
Her neighbors in Richmond, Virginia, called her Crazy Bett. Her name was Elizabeth Van Lew, and during the Civil War Elizabeth ran a Union spy ring in the capital of the Confederacy—pulling it off by posing as a madwoman. Crazy Bett is based on historical events and takes a sometimes light-hearted look at the world of Civil War espionage
Dourado by David Wood Dourado by David Wood Feb. 10, 2009 $3.99 67779 words Sample 10%
A sunken treasure. An ancient Biblical artifact. A mystery as old as humankind. On January 25, 1829, the Portuguese brig Dourado sank off the coast of Indonesia, losing its cargo of priceless treasures from the Holy Land. One of these lost relics holds the key to an ancient mystery. But someone does not want this treasure to come to light. When her father is mysteriously murdered while searching f
LIVING LIFE AT THE UN PLAZA by Leslie Siegel LIVING LIFE AT THE UN PLAZA by Leslie Siegel Feb. 15, 2009 $12.00 105657 words Sample 30%
LIVING LIFE AT THE UN PLAZA" LIFE AT THE UNITED NATIONS PLAZA AS A KID BY LESLIE SIEGEL NOVELIST! A TRUE LIFE NOVEL BY NOVELIST LESLIE SIEGEL! THE OSBERG FAMILY LIVED AT THE UN PLAZA IN NEW YORK CITY DURING THE 60's & 70's! LIVIN' AT THE UN PLAZA IS ABOUT THE OSBERG FAMILY WHO LIVED AT THE UN PLAZA!
Annalea, a Princess in Exile by Stephen Shore Annalea, a Princess in Exile by Stephen Shore March 11, 2009 $5.99 53868 words Sample 20%
Have you read ANNALEA, PRINCESS OF NEMUSMAR? Then prepare to continue the journey, as old friends, familiar enemies and intriguing new characters bring to life the hardships and adventures of the child who came to womanhood while living among slaves, former slaves, slavers, merchants, colonists, American Indians, seamen, harlots and pirates. The saga expands in volume 2 of the Annalea series.
Cibola by David Wood Cibola by David Wood March 12, 2009 $3.99 80405 words Sample 10%
Join Dane Maddock on a search for the fabled Seven Cities of Cibola. Cibola takes the reader on a journey across the American southwest, where the ruins of the mysterious Anasazi hide deadly secrets, and foes lurk around every corner. Dane and his partner "Bones" Bonebrake must decipher clues from the legendary Copper Scroll and be the first to decipher the secret of Cibola.
Theta Resurrection - Part 1 by Phillip Dunham Theta Resurrection - Part 1 by Phillip Dunham April 23, 2009 You set the price! 20867 words Sample 50%
This is the first installment of many to come of the Theta Resurrection adventure. Tim has found a mystery from the past... Or is it from the future? Somebody out there wants it very bad. Can he escape them? Will he ever be safe again? Download, and find out for yourself. Free for a limited time only!!! Reviewers can request a coupon for Part 2 at my Blog. Enjoy!
City of Masks by Mike Reeves-McMillan City of Masks by Mike Reeves-McMillan April 26, 2009 $3.99 50528 words Sample 50%
In the city-state of Bonvidaeo, by custom and law everyone must wear a mask and act in character with it, or face civil, social and religious penalties. Gregorius Bass is sent to Bonvidaeo as the Envoy of Calaria, mainly to get him out from underfoot. Masked as the Innocent Man, and in the company of his radical young Bonvidaoan servant, Bass stumbles into mystery, intrigue, heresy and murder.
Distant Cousin by Al Past Distant Cousin by Al Past April 30, 2009 $3.99 145291 words Sample 50%
(Volume 1) Who would believe a girl warning of disaster who said she was human but from another planet? OK, she speaks an unknown Indo-European language, but even so.... It's been called an adventure, a romance, a "West Texas Chicano action story," and even science fiction. Try the sample to see why so many have become avid fans of our Distant Cousin.
Distant Cousin: Repatriation by Al Past Distant Cousin: Repatriation by Al Past April 30, 2009 $4.99 72405 words Sample 50%
In volume 2 of the Distant Cousin series, Ana Darcy learns more about Earth, her new home: money is king, and no good deed goes unpunished. Forced to choose between death and returning to her native planet, what will become of her husband and her adorable twins? Try the free sample to taste the engaging flavor of this light-hearted thriller.
Princess of Amathar by Wesley Allison Princess of Amathar by Wesley Allison June 09, 2009 $2.99 93118 words Sample 50%
Transported to the artificial world of Ecos, Earth man Alexander Ashton struggles to understand the society of his new friends the Amatharians. As he does so, he finds himself falling in love with their princess and being thrust into a millennium-long war with their mortal foes the reptilian Zoasians. Princess of Amathar is a sword-swinging novel of high adventure.
Storm Rising by Gary Naiman Storm Rising by Gary Naiman June 10, 2009 $6.99 75519 words Sample 50%
Could it happen? Has it already begun? 2016—the United States is mired in stagflation and war. Our enraged people cry out for change—and it has come. Written in the spirit of the Manchurian Candidate, Gary Naiman’s new novel gives us a frightening look at America’s new third party, and its revolutionary candidate for the presidency. “The seeds of revolution are sown” — Claire Minton
The Second Season by K.D. Richardson The Second Season by K.D. Richardson June 14, 2009 $4.99 78983 words Sample 35%
From troubled hometown youth, to a 1960's Major League Baseball All-Star, to homeless man lacking any previous memories, The Second Season chronicles the troubled life of William 'Sonny' Wilson. Sonny's best friend, Russell Henning, gives this first-person narrative of the life and times of a young man from a severely dysfunctional Maysville, Kentucky home.
The Adventures of Grace Quinlan and Lord William Hayden, The Complete Novel by Dorothy Paula Freda The Adventures of Grace Quinlan and Lord William Hayden, The Complete Novel by Dorothy Paula Freda June 18, 2009 $5.95 77332 words Sample 10%
New Expanded, Revised Edition, Formatted for Better Viewing. July 2011. Romance/Adventure/Fantasy/Time Travel/Archaeology/the Paranormal/Foreign Ports. A love story, a mystery, an impossible dream, and a woman's daring plan to capture one man's heart. (Formerly Titled: In Another Life (From the Journals of Grace Quinlan and Lord William Hayden).
The Nephilim Formula by Ron Simpson The Nephilim Formula by Ron Simpson June 19, 2009 $3.99 83653 words Sample 50%
Horace Ponsonby, an extremely wealthy, somewhat crazy, elderly man is obsessed by a life-long interest in ‘the ancients’. A dream causes him to engage British-based Reggie Riffkin, PI, on an assignment which promises him a hefty and life-saving bonus. Reggie's PI business has been very slack of late, and he needs the cash. The job is not as straighforward as Reggie hoped it would be.
The Tenth Avatar by Gary Naiman The Tenth Avatar by Gary Naiman July 08, 2009 $3.99 218816 words Sample 15%
Follow four strangers as they are guided to a prophetic battle with apocalyptic implications at the roof of the world. Drawn together by an ancient prophecy, they climb toward a downed aircraft in the Himalayas, unaware that the plane’s cargo will change the world forever…
Welcome to The Family (a story from More Lost Memories) by Teel McClanahan Welcome to The Family (a story from More Lost Memories) by Teel McClanahan July 17, 2009 $1.99 7539 words Sample 33%
This story is about a strange group of cyborgs - not people with robotic limbs or organs, but whose physiology at a cellular level is a co-mingling of organic and robotic components. This story, really, is about a boy in love, and the lengths he'll go to to try to save the girl he loves from succumbing to the fate he himself has fallen prey to. Will he be able to protect her? Buy it to find out!
Maxim Gunn and the Chaos Project by Nicholas Boving Maxim Gunn and the Chaos Project by Nicholas Boving July 28, 2009 $3.95 62458 words Sample 20%
Maxim Gunn, agent extraordinary, takes on one last official mission before resigning from the Organization. Wanda Liszt, arch criminal: beautiful and deadly, has found Sheba's Necklace, the legendary rope of emeralds that bestows great powers on its possessor. Her plan: Chaos in Africa, after which she, as Great White Queen, will rule it as her mighty empire. Gunn must stop her.
Maxim Gunn and the Demon Plan by Nicholas Boving Maxim Gunn and the Demon Plan by Nicholas Boving July 29, 2009 $3.95 56978 words Sample 20%
Witchcraft in the twentieth century? Computer controlled demons? Maxim Gunn didn't believe it either - until his old enemy Wanda Liszt, miraculously returns from the dead with another plan to control, the world. Ambushes, a booby trapped tomb, a demonic attack by the fiend Wanda controls keep Gunn on his toes until the crashing finale is reached.
Maxim Gunn and the Serpent Force by Nicholas Boving Maxim Gunn and the Serpent Force by Nicholas Boving July 29, 2009 $3.95 62359 words Sample 20%
The alignment of all nine planets will bring the Serpent Force, a mysterious power known to the ancients to its maximum effect. One man has the secret and must be stopped. Maxim Gunn races from Stonehenge to the temples of Greece and the Mayan ruins in the Yucatan. Earthquake, unseen powers, duels with the forces of evil, leave Gunn little time for sight seeing. It’s a race that must be won.
Anamnesis by Zorina Alliata Anamnesis by Zorina Alliata July 29, 2009 $1.99 52888 words Sample 20%
Jesus is one of us and He lives amongst us, adapting to the times and doing good by running a huge corporation. When the corporation is starting to show signs of change and its CEO disappears, two unsuspecting friends get pulled into a rescue mission they are not prepared for. Ancient magic and modern culture come together in this funny, tragic, heartbreaking story.
Maxim Gunn and the Stolen Waters by Nicholas Boving Maxim Gunn and the Stolen Waters by Nicholas Boving July 30, 2009 $3.95 55529 words Sample 20%
Was there really such a place as Atlantis? And was there a super race ahead of its time, or something so different we wouldn't want to know? Trapped for millennia until a submarine earthquake frees them, a few survivors emerge on a mission of revenge against the “Dry Landers” whom they blame for the Great Catastrophe. Gunn and Sergeant Magoon are in a desperate fight to stop them.
Maxim Gunn and the Sun Fortress by Nicholas Boving Maxim Gunn and the Sun Fortress by Nicholas Boving July 30, 2009 $3.95 54245 words Sample 20%
It was a fortress carved out of a living cliff in a time before history, and dedicated to the Sun God. Devlin, revolutionary and anarchist has taken it over and kidnapped a Princess, kidnapped for an unbelievable reason that has nothing to do with money. Maxim Gunn is called upon to do the impossible: find her and get her back before she is sacrificed to the god.
Maxim Gunn and the Leopard Legion by Nicholas Boving Maxim Gunn and the Leopard Legion by Nicholas Boving July 30, 2009 $3.95 54787 words Sample 20%
Northern Nigeria. A wild, harsh land. A master criminal with a master plan. Magunta, the Witch Doctor, Wizard and master criminal who first appears in THE CHAOS PROJECT plans to take over West Africa by resurrecting the infamous Leopard Men. Fear is his key, and the Great Black Leopard his weapon. Gunn is called in by his old friend, the Emir of Ladi, and tracks the leopard to its mountain lair.
Escape From Oduduwa by Kojo Enoch Escape From Oduduwa by Kojo Enoch Aug. 03, 2009 $1.99 48174 words Sample 5%
Obi, an ambitious young man embarks on a voyage with a group of traveling merchants. They set sail and take their course towards their destination, the isle of Dena- arriving safely there. But on their voyage back home these merchants encounter a mysterious and dreadful storm that shipwrecks them in the hostile and desolate Isle of Oduduwa! From where no shipwrecked mariner has ever escaped alive.
Body Destiny by Douglas C. Smyth Body Destiny by Douglas C. Smyth Aug. 12, 2009 $3.99 112365 words Sample 25%
Werner Akstrom, wealthy and dying, awakens in a private clinic as a beautiful young woman, his brain transplanted into her body. He--becoming she--asks why did she die? While becoming a woman, Wanda Akstrom stumbles upon a body parts racket and is found by the man who was in love with her. Tracking the woman's history, and fleeing their pursuers takes them to Turkey, and even greater danger.
Soul Intent by dennis batchelder Soul Intent by dennis batchelder Aug. 16, 2009 $2.99 96398 words Sample 50%
1946:Nazi Hermann Goering asks overseer Archibald Morgan to deposit looted gold to await his soul’s rebirth. 17-yr-old Flora fails to persuade Morgan to reject the request. Present Day:the gold’s missing. Morgan asks Scott Waverly for help. Scott uncovers secrets from Nuremberg that threaten to reopen old wounds, settle old scores, and lead to the gold’s-and his own soul’s-recovery.
Nanoswarm: Invasion From Inner Space by Richard Buday Nanoswarm: Invasion From Inner Space by Richard Buday Aug. 17, 2009 $4.99 30097 words Sample 25%
Life in the year 2030 was almost perfect. War, crime, hunger and pollution were history. Scientists were on the verge of curing disease when people all over the world started getting sick, and no one knew why. Nanoswarm is based on an action-packed video game that takes tweens on a journey of self-discovery to save a friend — and themselves. Funded by the National Institutes of Health.
Jana Adrift by Ross Richdale Jana Adrift by Ross Richdale Aug. 24, 2009 $2.99 69346 words Sample 30%
Jana and Kelsie along with artist Rowan and an elderly couple, Hank and Denise are passengers on a container ship Konstellation on a three month Pacific Ocean cruise. Terrorists attack the ship and strip it. The five hide and later make it to an atoll. Problems arise when they attempt to live together.

 A month later a boat arrives but it is from North Korea. How does Jana cope?
Abduction in Africa by EroticExcursions Publications Abduction in Africa by EroticExcursions Publications Aug. 25, 2009 $4.95 17774 words Sample 10%
Sisters of Mercy Elizabeth and Jane had traveled to Somalia on a mission of aid. A local warlord raiding their hospital for medical supplies decides to abduct the nuns. Thus began an ordeal that has become all too common in these days of terror abroad.
La Traque. De Montréal à Katmandou by Jean-François Capelle La Traque. De Montréal à Katmandou by Jean-François Capelle Sep. 01, 2009 $12.00 116168 words Sample 25%
Tant par son sujet extrêmement intéressant que par son traitement en scènes bien découpées, ce roman maintient le lecteur en haleine jusqu’à sa conclusion peu banale. Grâce à de nombreux sauts de frontières et une immersion dans les cultures des pays où se déroule l’action : le Québec, l’Inde et le Népal, l’auteur nous fait découvrir sa passion pour un monde fascinant.
Annalea, a Journey Through Strangers~at Journey's End by Stephen Shore Annalea, a Journey Through Strangers~at Journey's End by Stephen Shore Sep. 10, 2009 $5.99 63243 words Sample 20%
This final volume in the ANNALEA trilogy brings the saga to an exciting and surprising conclusion. Old friends, familiar enemies and intriguing new characters undertake incredible adventures as the journey nears completion and the mystery of Annalea is resolved.
Planet Killers by Sean Brandywine Planet Killers by Sean Brandywine Sep. 12, 2009 $5.95 36931 words Sample 20%
Someone tried to destroy the Earth. They nearly succeeded, just missing and shattering our Moon. Huge fragments hit the Earth. Millions died. Four surviving starships were converted from exploration to military use, and sent out on a journey taking them farther into the galaxy than any humans had ever gone before. The goal: find the race that tried to destroy them. The mission: revenge.
The Psychic Boy Detective by John Carinci The Psychic Boy Detective by John Carinci Sep. 13, 2009 $1.09 78758 words Sample 25%
Dawn Reilly knew her twelve year old son, Sean, was an average, normal New York boy, but never once did she suspect him to be a psychic. Sean begins having psychic visions of murdered people whose killers are on the loose. Sean sees troubling and graphic visions, faces and evidence about the murders, and discloses all the evidence to the authorities. Suddenly Sean is kidnapped and in danger.
No Cure for Nature by Dan Schwartz No Cure for Nature by Dan Schwartz Sep. 14, 2009 $2.95 62476 words Sample 20%
No Cure for Nature is a fast paced, tongue-in-cheeked adventure taking place in a time of environmental uncertainty, pollution, and contamination. Nature needed to launch a strike against the humans before it was too late, leaving Guy, the unlikely hero, the task of fighting for the freedom of the world against the personification of Mother Nature in a whirlwind of puns, wordplay and heroism.
Better Off Dead In Paradise by John Carinci Better Off Dead In Paradise by John Carinci Sep. 14, 2009 $1.09 82611 words Sample 25%
Better Off Dead In Paradise is the sequel to Better Off Dead, which told the story of Frank Granstino, a younglife insurance salesman who got trapped the Mafia into writing life insurance policies on people who ended up dying mysteriously. Frank almost killed was saved by the FBI. Now in thise sequel the Mob catches up to Frank in the Cayman Islands, and the chase begins. Action packed thriller!
Better Off Dead by John Carinci Better Off Dead by John Carinci Sep. 17, 2009 $1.09 93628 words Sample 25%
Young Frank Granstino knew that selling life insurance would be a tough business even though he had only started selling six months before. But he never thought that it could cost him his life. After all, who knew that Tony Vongemi, a restaurant owner who had been feeding Frank people to write insurance on, was in the Mob? When Frank's clients start dying he realizes that something is dead wrong.
The Mask of the River King by Jules Wellesley The Mask of the River King by Jules Wellesley Sep. 25, 2009 $1.49 100084 words Sample 50%
Frey has spent his life as a slave mining ancient ruins left behind by a lost race, the Anunai. But when an explorer comes searching for a powerful relic, Frey joins him on an adventure that spans worlds. From floating cities to cloud ships, every step of Frey's journey takes him closer to battle with the evil Dravikos, whose quest to control the Mask of the River King threatens all life.
Molokai Reef by Dennis K. Biby Molokai Reef by Dennis K. Biby Sep. 30, 2009 $3.95 80878 words Sample 50%
Molokai Reef weaves humor, travelogue, environmental issues, sailing, and social commentary into a page turning mystery. Follow Gybe with no last name and his wacky friends, including a doobie smoking scarlet macaw, as they solve a murder mystery on the island of Molokai in the Hawaiian Islands. Learn more at MolokaiReef.com.
Babylon Sunrise by Hugh Gordon Babylon Sunrise by Hugh Gordon Oct. 01, 2009 $4.99 83534 words Sample 15%
The epic story of two women: Sian-Liana Cobrana, who will stop at nothing to dominate her world, and Alita Takhara, who will do anything to save it. Their lives, loves and families are intertwined in a web of intrigue, adventure and war. As their two nations collide, their only destinies are enslavement or death... Part One of the Mesara Trilogy
Kuchma's Dictum by Jacques Evans Kuchma's Dictum by Jacques Evans Oct. 01, 2009 $2.99 29545 words Sample 20%
A Russian colonel tries to terrorize the U.S. into removing its troops from Europe so Russia can bring the breakaway republics back into the fold. He is part of a clique that includes General Kuchma who intends to run in the next election. Convinced that getting American troops out of Europe will win Kuchma's election, the colonel launches a series of terrorist attacks against the United States.
The Peacekeepers, Some Gave All. Book 2. by Ricky Sides The Peacekeepers, Some Gave All. Book 2. by Ricky Sides Oct. 02, 2009 $2.99 88264 words Sample 20%
Book 2 details the first seven missions as the crew of the Peacekeeper fights to protect the innocent from the roving bands of Marauders. An old enemy is encountered after he murders a group of peacekeepers in Jewel Mississippi. A thousand outlaw bikers descend on the unsuspecting town of Alamo Tennessee. Can the peacekeepers protect the citizens or will there be another massacre at the Alamo?
The Last Flight of the Blue Goose by Jacques Evans The Last Flight of the Blue Goose by Jacques Evans Oct. 03, 2009 $4.99 63334 words Sample 25%
In 1942 the Blue Goose, a B-24 bomber, disappeared during a routine test flight from an airbase in Florida. After an intensive search, no trace of the plane or crew was ever found. Thirty years later, the remains of the copilot were discovered on a remote beach in northern Brazil---a bizarre Nazi plot is uncovered and the mystery surrounding the disappearance of the Blue Goose is finally solved.
The Peacekeepers. Liberty or Death. Book 3. by Ricky Sides The Peacekeepers. Liberty or Death. Book 3. by Ricky Sides Oct. 03, 2009 $3.99 108037 words Sample 20%
When thousands of escaped convicts enslave the population in segments of Texas and force them to work in munitions factories and plantation-like farms the peacekeepers face their biggest challenge to date. The peacekeepers also discover a secret black project in California that utilizes the same technology they use. They resurrect project phoenix rising and the peacekeeper air force is born.
The Peacekeepers, Eternal Vigilance. Book 4. by Ricky Sides The Peacekeepers, Eternal Vigilance. Book 4. by Ricky Sides Oct. 03, 2009 $3.99 92466 words Sample 20%
A boat loaded with the sick and the dead washed ashore. A passenger made it to a small city and hitched a ride to New Orleans. Stopping at every small town they gathered food for the people of the city. The truck driver had delivered a plague carrier into the city. The peacekeepers worked to stop the spread of the contagion and soon learned the source of the plague. The disease would soon return.