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Pray for Daylight! (Four Novels of Terror) by Aiden James Pray for Daylight! (Four Novels of Terror) by Aiden James May 30, 2011 $7.99 437820 words Sample 20%
Four novels from bestselling author, Aiden James:' Cades Cove: A Novel of Terror The Raven Mocker: Evil Returns to Cades Cove The Forgotten Eden: The Talisman Chronicles #1 The Devil's Paradise: The Talisman Chronicles #2
Don Quixote of La Mancha (Full Text)/ Introductory anotation and literary poem by Atidem Aroha. by Alejandro's Libros Don Quixote of La Mancha (Full Text)/ Introductory anotation and literary poem by Atidem Aroha. by Alejandro's Libros Dec. 13, 2011 $1.80 428008 words Sample 10%
Miguel de Cervantes y Saavedra was born in Alcalá of Henares in 1547. He was a novelist, playwright, and poet—criticized by himself—considered as one, if not the greatest Spanish language writer of all time, even though he never studied at a university. Don Quixote is his best known work which has transcended nations, cultures, languages, epochs and times.
El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha. (Texto Completo)/ Anotaciones y poema por Atidem Aroha (Editor). by Alejandro's Libros El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha. (Texto Completo)/ Anotaciones y poema por Atidem Aroha (Editor). by Alejandro's Libros Dec. 13, 2011 $1.80 388612 words Sample 10%
Miguel de Cervantes y Saavedra nació en Alcalá de Henares en 1547. Fue novelista, dramaturgo, y poeta—criticado por él mismo—considerado como uno, si no el más grande escritor de la lengua española de todos los tiempos, aún cuando nunca estudió en alguna universidad. Don Quijote de la Mancha es su obra más conocida la cual ha trascendido naciones, culturas, idiomas y épocas.
Shakespeare Salaciously Satirized by Jay Dubya Shakespeare Salaciously Satirized by Jay Dubya Dec. 26, 2011 $9.95 384896 words Sample 15%
Shakespeare Salaciously Satirized is adult literature featuring adult language and content that satirizes eighteen famous William Shakespeare plays.
Shakespeare Salaciously Satirized by Jay Dubya Shakespeare Salaciously Satirized by Jay Dubya Dec. 26, 2011 $9.95 384896 words Sample 15%
Shakespeare Salaciously Satirized is adult literature featuring adult language and content that satirizes eighteen famous William Shakespeare plays.
Talons of the Gods by Leroy Dumont Talons of the Gods by Leroy Dumont Jan. 28, 2010 $1.99 362093 words Sample 20%
The disembodied spirits of the Sorcerer Karanis vie for possession of two enchanted bracelets with highly destructive power. In the process, they strive to control the Voltaran Empire which Daran, the youthful heir, is about to depose his usurper uncle and cease control. Daran is aided by the paladin, Ethran, a skilled warrior who seeks to retrieve the enchanted bracelets for the rightful heir.
Dazzle — The Complete Unabridged Trilogy by Judith Gould Dazzle — The Complete Unabridged Trilogy by Judith Gould Jan. 10, 2011 $9.99 303902 words Sample 10%
The Boralevi women rose from the depths of a Russian ghetto to the heights of wealth and power in St. Petersburg, Hollywood and the Middle East. Dazzle is the story of these amazing women, a racy, scintillating novel packed with all the blockbuster potential of Gould's earlier bestsellers, Sins and Love-Makers.
Desperate Times Trilogy by Nicholas Antinozzi Desperate Times Trilogy by Nicholas Antinozzi Feb. 01, 2012 $9.99 297179 words Sample 20%
Together for the first time, the books that are changing the way people look at the world. Jimmy Logan wakes up to an economic cataclysm and by the end of the day he finds himself fighting for his life. He is not alone. The premise could be tomorrow's headlines and the storyline is plausible. Along the way, Jimmy and his friends confront timely issues and make an attempt to remedy the situation.
Rohan Nation: Reinventing America after the 2020 Collapse by Drew Miller Rohan Nation: Reinventing America after the 2020 Collapse by Drew Miller Nov. 10, 2011 $2.99 284888 words Sample 10%
Rohan Nation tells how survivors of a bioengineered viral pandemic fight to defend and reinvent America. The disasters that lead to billions of deaths are based on sound research, predictable results of on-going mistakes. ACE, the daughter of a family that prepared for the worst, and her cavalry scout apprentice Justin struggle to survive in a post-collapse economy where horses are key to survival
Getting Out - Excerpts from a Cat's Diary by John Woodcock Getting Out - Excerpts from a Cat's Diary by John Woodcock April 01, 2012 $13.99 259630 words Sample 15%
Getting Out - Excerpts from a Cat's Diary is the first book in a trilogy of at least four books (according to the author). Translated from the original Cat by John Woodcock. It is a comedic 'diary' where 'Bridget Jones' meets 'The Great Escape' head on, usually. The escapee is a domestic cat, who believes that he is a great diarist and describes, in his own words, his almost daily escape attempts.
El Enigma Diesel by Oscar Valero El Enigma Diesel by Oscar Valero Feb. 21, 2010 $2.99 257014 words Sample 5%
En 1910 Otto Diesel desapareció en su huida a Inglaterra con un preciado descubrimiento que podía llevar a la guerra al mundo. Un oficial británico, una espía, americanos y alemanes perseguirán el trofeo para hacerse con el mundo.. o parar la guerra. Una novela histórica de ficción, espías, pasión, acción y guerra, desde el atentado a Francisco Fernando al buque corsario Emdem.
Peace, Love, Banjoes, and Murder by St. Wishnevsky Peace, Love, Banjoes, and Murder by St. Wishnevsky May 09, 2010 $4.99 249401 words Sample 50%
Tchevy, an old hippie, just wants to play music, live quietly, finally win a banjo contest and maybe even find a lady that won't drive him too nuts. But people keep getting murdered all around him. It's most inconsiderate. Worse, the woman that drives him the craziest, Policewoman Lee Shaheen, keeps popping up, demanding that he do something about all this injustice. Three novels in one volume.
Most Way-Out Adventures by CD Moulton Most Way-Out Adventures by CD Moulton Feb. 19, 2012 $4.99 244678 words Sample 10%
This is a collection of five books from the CD Grimes,PI series, the Det. Lt. Nick Storie series, the Flight of the Maita series, the Clint Faraday series and aTale I was involved with - a ghost! I don´t believe in ghosts, but that was weird!
Bounty Man by James Clark Bounty Man by James Clark Dec. 14, 2011 $7.99 239894 words Sample 20%
This is a story of the Civil War seen through the eyes of a young man whose primary interests are war and women. He is not a superhero, he gets scared when people try to kill him. He is not an educated man, not officer material, but he is well read and smart. The war he fights is as real as I can make it. People in this book are people, not cardboard cutouts.
The Holy Quest The Untold Story Of Joshua ben Joseph THE JESUS by Penny-A-Page Marketing The Holy Quest The Untold Story Of Joshua ben Joseph THE JESUS by Penny-A-Page Marketing Feb. 14, 2012 $5.78 238205 words Sample 20%
The Holy Quest The Untold Story Of Joshua ben Joseph Who IS Joshua ben Joseph ‘The’ Jesus of Nazareth? Who were his brothers and sisters in the flesh? What were the original followers of ‘The’ Jesus called before the sect called Christian? Who were the twelve male apostles of ‘The’ Jesus? Who were the twelve women apostles of ‘The’ Jesus? What did ‘The’ Jesus reall
Redeeming Babylon by D.A. Delmore Redeeming Babylon by D.A. Delmore Feb. 15, 2012 $6.99 236253 words Sample 20%
When nineteen year old Nicole Ricard's cousin Kyle is reported AWOL from his army base, she wonders if he has joined the rumored resistance forces in the area and sets out to find him. Although Redeeming Babylon is a story of armed resistance in northern New England, it is also a story of courage and love, where the characters are challenged to use their ingenuity to thrive amidst the violence.
2Pack Science Fiction Novels #1 (action adventure thriller) by Various 2Pack Science Fiction Novels #1 (action adventure thriller) by Various Feb. 08, 2011 $7.99 233009 words Sample 5%
2 SciFi Novels- 1. Garden Of Eden Machine- J.G. Wells (science fiction action adventure) 2. The Wino- Rogue Super Soldier (science fiction action adventure)- Sisco Molina-
The Inheritors by Bookpal Australia The Inheritors by Bookpal Australia Dec. 13, 2011 $9.99 231569 words Sample 20%
Set against a background of agriculture, aviation and industry, Greg Elliot and his daughter, Glenys's, journey reflects the subtle changes in Australian community standards, values, and attitudes that commenced with post-war development and industrial expansion…
Armada by Robert Carter Armada by Robert Carter May 06, 2012 $3.99 222147 words Sample 20%
Forget Captain Sparrow! Time travel to the real Carribean of 400 years ago. See galleons filled with Mexican gold. Watch as Queen Elizabeth's ministers, Burleigh and Walsingham use Drake and Hawkins to humble the power of Phillip II of Spain. Feel the hopes and fears of Tudor England in this rich drama with all the historical detail of Patrick O'Brien and the storytelling of James Clavell.
The Dig by Frank Paul The Dig by Frank Paul Nov. 22, 2010 $4.99 220720 words Sample 50%
Love,murder,mystery and Spainish Conquistadors all come together on a archeology dig site in the middle of modern day Florida. A treasure map, gold and the Catholic Church. A wild ride through history, the Vatican and the Spanish conquest of the Americas. A tale of deceit and betrayal and of a long lost love.
The Norecomb Women by D E Austin The Norecomb Women by D E Austin Jan. 21, 2012 $4.99 219991 words Sample 20%
A future world become a blend of Camelot and the old west, a bit "Mad Maxish" (extended preview at deaustin.weebly.com)
Justice by Richard Davila Justice by Richard Davila April 08, 2012 $2.99 219622 words Sample 20%
Born with extraordinary gifts, Rictor Davis reluctantly transforms himself into Justice. Under this mantle he struggles to not only save the people of Western New York, but restore the hope that had been lost along the way. But in the face of the ultimate betrayal, can he dare hope to succeed?
Riders of the Wind by Robert DeBurgh Riders of the Wind by Robert DeBurgh May 24, 2011 $2.99 219020 words Sample 20%
Riders of the Wind is a fascinating tale of romance and adventure in the pioneering world of aviation. The story follows the lives of Charlie and Doretta Cross through the exciting skies of 1930s America, through the prohibition era, the formation of the infant airlines, and ultimately to the mystery of the Amazon jungles. This is the first novel of the epic “Riders of the Wind” series.
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…
Pulp Heroes - Khan Dynasty by Wayne Reinagel Pulp Heroes - Khan Dynasty by Wayne Reinagel March 30, 2011 $2.99 217765 words Sample 25%
The first and ultimate Steampulp novel, Khan Dynasty features an epic adventure spanning two centuries in time and linking the incredible lives of history's most popular Victorian Age adventurers of the 1800's with the greatest action heroes of the Pulp Era and an assortment of well-known, real-life figures. This standalone story novel is the prequel to the bestseller Pulp Heroes-More Than Mortal.
Waking Up in Paradise by C.J. Day Waking Up in Paradise by C.J. Day Feb. 15, 2010 $5.99 217755 words Sample 25%
Cody Austin and his grandparents have just moved to an island they purchased in Belize. Cody, who was severely injured in the accident that killed his mother, has since climbed a mountain of disabilities and is dealing well with the challenges of being a paraplegic teenager. Things change quickly with the move, though, and Cody finds that life is coming at him fast—almost too fast ...
Extinction Event by Nicole Stuart Extinction Event by Nicole Stuart Jan. 25, 2012 $5.99 216141 words Sample 15%
Helen has found that the massive volcano under Yellowstone is ready to explode. The blast will end human life on Earth, unless she and her partner, John, can persuade the authorities to take immediate and drastic action. There is no reaction, so they act on their own, racing against uncertainty to establish a nucleus of survival in South Africa.
The Long Journey: Deveran Conflict Series Book II by Robert Luis Rabello The Long Journey: Deveran Conflict Series Book II by Robert Luis Rabello Dec. 23, 2009 $1.49 215135 words Sample 10%
As a brutal civil war encroaches on the Tamarian border, Garrick Ravenwood undertakes officer training in preparation to stop the humanitarian crisis. Brenna Velez, the girl he loves, worries that the civil war will destroy her family's estate and their high-tech light forges. Meanwhile Garrick's younger brother, Algernon, travels to war-torn Kameron to find and rescue his wayward twin sister.
A Doghouse Tale by Bert Oldenhuis A Doghouse Tale by Bert Oldenhuis April 13, 2011 $4.99 213944 words Sample 20%
Case Devries, a cadet midshipman at the US Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point NY, is earning some beer money in Eugene Stein's textile warehouse on Saturday afternoons. Rosanne, Eugene's sexy little Italian secretary, picks him up from the Academy gate and drops him off each Saturday, and this leads to the inevitable - a relationship doomed to fail. Or does it?
Tears Until Dawn by Paul Henke Tears Until Dawn by Paul Henke March 10, 2012 $6.99 213266 words Sample 20%
Tears Until Dawn is a rare blend of truth and fiction - a story you will not want to end. Henke dazzles the reader with passion and adventure in this novel of epic proportions.
Golden Gate Volcano by Al Newman Golden Gate Volcano by Al Newman June 26, 2011 $0.99 212756 words Sample 20%
Please - not another tired, old, metropolitan volcano story! Heads up, reader – this is a cut above. Be ready for a complex plot, a dazzling cast of characters, intrigue, science galore, tension, love interests, and White House involvement. A USGS vulcanologist wants to warn the public that an eruption is imminent. His superiors try to silence him. Let thousands die? Isn't that insane?
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.
IDbyET - Intelligent Design by Extraterrestials by Terrence Rickard IDbyET - Intelligent Design by Extraterrestials by Terrence Rickard Nov. 19, 2011 $3.00 211366 words Sample 20%
Three palaeontologists discover an alien spacecraft that was buried in Western Australia eons ago. The Aliens who left it there were genetic engineers modifying life on this planet. To do this they trapped animals in a large transparent dome filled with a lush tropical garden that featured a pond with a little fountain at its center, which, when reactivated, turns out to be the Fountain of Life.
Talwar by Robert Carter Talwar by Robert Carter May 11, 2012 $3.99 209580 words Sample 20%
Imagine a corporation so powerful that it rules trade across the globe, fuels the first world war, creates governments and gives birth to new countries. It is 1746, the corporation is the East India Company and French and British trade interests are fighting for control of the decaying Moghul empire. A magnificent blend of historical adventure and romance "in the great tradition of James Clavell
Southern Cross by Kenneth Cockrell Southern Cross by Kenneth Cockrell June 01, 2010 $4.99 209374 words Sample 20%
Paul Jumper is beginning the dream of becomming a Navy pilot. But as he goes through training, he gets unwittingly involved in a drug smuggling operation and falls in love with a woman he ultimately can't have. As a young pilot in the fleet, he makes another misstep that could end his career. Finally, every past mistake descends on him at once and he makes a gut-wrenching decision: To run!
Nor Iron Bars a Cage by Caprice Hokstad Nor Iron Bars a Cage by Caprice Hokstad Oct. 03, 2010 $4.99 208969 words Sample 25%
Two babies are lost in the hostile country of Ganluc—-one the firstborn son of a prince and princess (third in line for the Throne) and the other a half-breed born to a slave and fathered by a marquis who was executed for treason. Duke Vahn is determined to rescue both boys. When all else fails, Vahn sends a strange trio off to search—his brave captain, a middle-aged healer, and an Itzi slave.
Wake of the Lake Monster: Book 3 of The Cryptids Trilogy by Dallas Tanner Wake of the Lake Monster: Book 3 of The Cryptids Trilogy by Dallas Tanner Nov. 29, 2010 $2.99 206748 words Sample 20%
Along the coastal waterways of Georgia's tidal marshes, there lives a monster that makes the Altamaha River its home. Over 20 feet in length, with a snakelike head atop its long neck, a pregnant female struggles to return upriver and give birth. Drawn to the river and caught up in events centuries in the making, Ian McQuade faces old enemies in becoming its protector, with only locals to aid him.
Tears of War and Peace by Paul Henke Tears of War and Peace by Paul Henke March 10, 2012 $3.75 205946 words Sample 20%
Henke has created a tale of intrigue and adventure. The characters come to life against the backdrop of the time. His research, as always, is meticulous. The Tears of War and Peace is truly a mighty epic which you will not want to put down.
Silent Tears by Paul Henke Silent Tears by Paul Henke March 10, 2012 $7.20 205535 words Sample 20%
From the depths of the depression and the rise of fascism to the abdication of Edward VIII and the Spanish Civil War, Henke’s meticulous research brings the period and vibrant characters to life.
Lorance by D E Austin Lorance by D E Austin Jan. 22, 2012 $2.99 204991 words Sample 20%
a future empire, a Caesar with gun trucks and airplanes. Similar to The Norecomb Women though not a sequel.
Keeper of the Seal by Leroy Dumont Keeper of the Seal by Leroy Dumont Dec. 22, 2009 $1.99 201527 words Sample 20%
The southern Kharan desert was his to command but only as the leader of an outlaw band, raiding the caravans of Sulan Gaghan with impunity to the chagrin the grand malek of Akkaba. Taur has little to look forward to until Fate intervened, propelling him into leading an insurrection against the Sulan.
Lorance II by D E Austin Lorance II by D E Austin Jan. 22, 2012 $2.99 200046 words Sample 20%
volume two of Lorance
Hamburger Zen by Hank Harrison Hamburger Zen by Hank Harrison Nov. 04, 2009 $1.00 197351 words Sample 10%
This very HIP futuristic and spiritual novel explores romance and satire in a mid-21st century film noir manner ala Robbe-Grillet. Hillarious and gripping. Harrison blends Frances Yates' classic non-fiction with Nelson Algren and Lord Buckley to create an academic gonzo style. A wonderful reading adventure with a massive vocabulary, global travel and an astonishing ending.
El Soliloquio de una Flama Creciente: El Lóbrego Pastor (Libro 1, Parte 1) by Paul Andreas Wunderlich El Soliloquio de una Flama Creciente: El Lóbrego Pastor (Libro 1, Parte 1) by Paul Andreas Wunderlich March 30, 2012 $1.95 194818 words Sample 15%
Primer libro de la saga épica "El Soliloquio de una Flama Creciente". En esta primera parte del primer libro inicia una aventura fantástica, poética y filosófica. Es una serie que ha creado su propio género, entremezclando a la fantasía épica con filosofía objetivista. Últimamente le llevará a lo más preciado para usted en esta vida: usted mismo.
The Mullinix Book 3: Resolution by Rodney Mountain The Mullinix Book 3: Resolution by Rodney Mountain July 26, 2011 $1.75 194328 words Sample 50%
It has been twenty years since the end of the Bolantine war and an uneasy peace has been holding between the Mullinix-Sotan alliance and the Bolantine Empire. Copeland Irons, reigning Mullinix, is in service school along with his friends as a new change comes along the horizon. Along with his cousin Kyrie he is brought into the family business as he deals with life in the shadow of the Mullinix.
Call Sign: Wrecking Crew (Storm Warning) by Lynn Hallbrooks Call Sign: Wrecking Crew (Storm Warning) by Lynn Hallbrooks Sep. 21, 2011 $1.99 192892 words Sample 20%
Adventures of CIA Special Operations Team, Call Sign: Wrecking Crew. All members of the team are former military special operations from the different branches of the armed services. They all joined forces shortly after 11 September 2001.
Killer To Die For by Jason Lord Case Killer To Die For by Jason Lord Case Nov. 27, 2010 $4.99 192445 words Sample 40%
Killer To Die For, Book 2 of The MacMaster Chronicles, tells of assassination, kidnapping and romance of the most dangerous kind. MacMaster takes on a job to bring in an Argentine assassin for the reward. When Gordon disappears, Terry Kingston is called upon to investigate. Terry has done a couple of jobs in the U.S. but has he escaped unnoticed? A tale of misconceptions, betrayals and murder.
Legacy of the Stone by Christine Anderson Legacy of the Stone by Christine Anderson May 11, 2011 $4.99 192104 words Sample 15%
Rory sensed from an early age that he was different but didn’t know why. He never knew his father; his mother died bringing him into the world and he was raised by his grandparents.But the loss of his beloved grandmother leads him to a life of petty crime until his job down the mines brings him into contact with a ghostly friend called Will.
The Curse of Potosi by Keith Brennan The Curse of Potosi by Keith Brennan Aug. 31, 2011 $2.99 189431 words Sample 20%
Young Will Thorne gets a job breaking up fights in Billy Grey’s Beer House in London. He has no idea how much how his life is about to change over the next few months. A painful encounter at an illegal dogfight bonds him with ex army officer Rufus Blake. Why is everyone so interested in the strange silver statue now in the hands of Mickey, an old friend of Will’s father? Is it really cursed?
Assassination: The Family Business by Al DesHôtel Assassination: The Family Business by Al DesHôtel April 13, 2012 $9.49 189073 words Sample 10%
This sequel to Agency Assassin finds Linc Devereaux in the middle of a US intelligence agency dispute. To save face his contacts in the Mossad and the Japanese secret police move the undercover operation away from the Americans at the request of the NSA.