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The President's Daughter by J.J. Zaluka The President's Daughter by J.J. Zaluka May 19, 2012 $3.99 52480 words Sample 20%
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J. J. Zaluka is a writer living in the Midwest. He's traveled widely--Europe, South America, Mexico, Canada, and all fifty states in the USA. His work so far has been mostly non-fiction, but after a long and successful career in academia, he's picked up a number of fiction manuscripts developed over the years and is bringing them to publication. He does most of his research simply by watching TV (including the ads), going to the movies, and reading widely, always with the question in mind: What are Americans really buying? The answer is pretty simple: crime, sex, and violence, all in various combinations. Zaluka's admittedly lofty, and perhaps unattainable, goal is to deal with this subject matter in a highly intellectual way, addressing questions of interest to humanity while telling a reasonably good story.
His Wrath is Come (P&R5) by Tim Ellis His Wrath is Come (P&R5) by Tim Ellis May 19, 2012 $1.54 82230 words Sample 20%
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Tim Ellis is a retired soldier, bean counter, and teacher who has been writing fiction for five years.
The Shadow of Death (P&R4) by Tim Ellis The Shadow of Death (P&R4) by Tim Ellis May 19, 2012 $1.51 88595 words Sample 20%
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Tim Ellis is a retired soldier, bean counter, and teacher who has been writing fiction for five years.
The Skulls Beneath Eternity Wharf (Quigg 4) by Tim Ellis The Skulls Beneath Eternity Wharf (Quigg 4) by Tim Ellis May 19, 2012 $3.04 84578 words Sample 20%
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Tim Ellis is a retired soldier, bean counter, and teacher who has been writing fiction for five years.
The Twelve Murders of Christmas (Quigg 1) by Tim Ellis The Twelve Murders of Christmas (Quigg 1) by Tim Ellis May 19, 2012 $0.99 34001 words Sample 20%
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Tim Ellis is a retired soldier, bean counter, and teacher who has been writing fiction for five years.
Gwinnel Gardens by Ann Summerville Gwinnel Gardens by Ann Summerville May 19, 2012 $2.99 43084 words Sample 10%
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Ann Summerville wrote her first short story before her age reached double digits. She was born in England, and in search of a warmer climate, moved to California before settling in Texas. Her short stories and flash fiction have been published in Long Story Short, The Shine Journal, Doorknobs & Bodypaint Anthology, Associated Content, Trinity Writer’s Workshop newsletters and also their collection of Christmas stories. A member of Cowtown Crimesolvers, the Fort Worth Chapter of Sisters in Crime, Ann is currently working on her latest cozy mystery set in a Texas town featuring an English protagonist. Ann resides in Fort Worth, near her daughter and son-in-law, with her son, two boisterous dogs and a somewhat elusive cat.
TV Torment by Saul Moon TV Torment by Saul Moon May 19, 2012 Free! 16705 words Read a sample
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My writing genres are mystery and crime, with a little bit of romance, of course. 'The Scorpian Visitant' is an epic fantasy / mystery novel in which sixties teenagers Robbie Higgins and Louise Carlton travel to medieval Oakwood to find the Death Stone of Izar. On their fantastic Odessey they find love and the reality of their mysterious origins... I also write short stories. ‘Switch’ a romantic mystery has been very well received since its publication as a free e-book on Smashwords. ‘Vacant Possession’ is a short story about a poltergeist that moves from haunting a house to possessing the estate agent who is selling the property. Another short story 'You'll Never Walk Alone' concerns a man who is too scared to tell his wife that he is about to lose his job. With little prospect of employment and many debts his family faces disaster. The tale twists at the end where the fate of protagonist meets that of the boss who persecutes him. Currently I am working on my Lucy Harlow crime short stories. The first 'Oxygen Restriction' sees our budding detective embroiled in a story of fetish and murder. This was published on Friday 20 April. The next three 'TV Torment', 'Opera Flowers' and 'Summer Soldier' are written and see our feisty young private detective on the trail of the worst kind of of serial murderers. 'Northern Star' - a blackmail story with a twist - has been completed. These stories will be published throughout 2012, with 'TV Torment' out on 19 May. Another important story for me features a central character in Oxygen Restriction, David Black. 'Double' is the story of a sucessful man haunted by his double. A disturbing mystery out in the summer. Please feel free to contact me on Twitter or Facebook. I have also have a blog, see the hyperlink. Regards and best wishes Saul
Killer Reels by Rob Kitchin Killer Reels by Rob Kitchin May 19, 2012 $1.99 15678 words Sample 20%
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I live in Ireland where I'm director of a research institute and a regular media commentator on social issues. I'm the author of two police procedural novels and dozens of short stories. In addition to writing crime fiction, I'm the author or editor of 20 academic books and a 12 volume encyclopedia. I write two blogs - 'The View from the Blue House' and 'Ireland After NAMA'.
Rajan Iqbal - Maut ka Jadoo by Shubhanand Rajan Iqbal - Maut ka Jadoo by Shubhanand May 19, 2012 $0.99 13281 words Sample 15%
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Shubhanand is a budding writer of Hindi pulp fiction. He wants to give this Genre a new place in the existing fiction book market by applying his latest knowledge and writing skills to this evergreen Genre. Apart from Rajan Iqbal he's also working on new series of Javed Amar John.
Mystery of the Tin Can Bandit by Ren Claire Mystery of the Tin Can Bandit by Ren Claire May 18, 2012 $2.99 4768 words Sample 30%
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Ren Claire lives with her family in the Tri-City area of British Columbia, Canada, where this story takes place. Ren loves a great mystery. She also loves how the Tri-City communities of Port Moody, Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam celebrate the arts. Her books combines both art and mystery - what could be more fun?
Hawk Moon - A Robert Payne Mystery by Ed Gorman Hawk Moon - A Robert Payne Mystery by Ed Gorman May 18, 2012 $2.99 59698 words Sample 20%
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File 3297: The Shanghai Tunnels by Greg Wilhelm File 3297: The Shanghai Tunnels by Greg Wilhelm May 18, 2012 $6.99 97209 words Sample 20%
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Currently living in Beaverton, OR. and working as a "warehouse worker" to earn money while writing The Pendleton Files. Hopefully that will be the other way around soon, minus the "warehouse" part. I love writing The Pendleton Files and would very much like that to be a fulltime job. What else is there to know?
Phantoms Can Be Murder: Charlie Parker Mystery #13 by Connie Shelton Phantoms Can Be Murder: Charlie Parker Mystery #13 by Connie Shelton May 18, 2012 $4.99 66983 words Sample 10%
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Connie Shelton has been writing for more than twenty years and has taught writing (both fiction and nonfiction) since 2001. She is the author of the Charlie Parker mystery series and has been a contributor to several anthologies, including Chicken Soup For the Writer's Soul. "My husband and I love to do adventures. He flew helicopters for 35 years, a career that I've borrowed from in my Charlie Parker mysteries. We have traveled quite a lot and now divide our time between the American Southwest and a place on the Sea of Cortez. For relaxation I love art -- painting and drawing can completely consume me. I also really enjoy cooking, with whatever ingredients I find in whatever country we are in at the moment. We walk every day and love watching and photographing wildlife."
Sindie Slick and the Lamp Trick by Tor Richardson Sindie Slick and the Lamp Trick by Tor Richardson May 18, 2012 $2.99 10649 words Sample 10%
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My name is Tor Richardson. Welcome to my Smashwords site. If you’ve landed on this page, you’d probably like to know a little about me. Okay, I was born in Seattle. I’ve traveled up and down the west coast, but still like Seattle quite a bit. I don’t actually live in the city, but I’m close enough to see it out the window. Along with the mountains. We have a lot of mountain in this neck of the woods. Water, too. (And, don’t forget the rain.) Unlike most other writers, I don’t have a pet cat. My family had a very independent tomcat when I was a kid. I once saw him drop down from a tree onto the back of a dog who wandered into our backyard by mistake. (Boy, what a mistake!) He rode that black lab like a cowboy, using his claws as spurs and slapping the dog on the head as they went yowling up the road. Since then, I’ve never really thought of a cat as a house pet. Cats like that need lots of room. I’ve always enjoyed story. I managed to sneak a creative writing class past my parents while at college (engineering majors aren’t supposed to take those kinds of classes). Unfortunately, that experience didn’t pan out. In hindsight, I’m not quite sure about that class. It certainly wasn’t writing, and it was far from creative. (I remember a vampire story I wrote for an assignment in 1981, as well as the ridicule it received. The instructor insisted that nobody would ever be interested in vampire stories. She pretty much demanded that I burn it and try again.) The experience was enough to keep me away from writing for a number of years (openly, at least). But… once a storyteller, always a storyteller. In time, the writing came back with a vengeance. I was finally able to make the transition to a full-time fiction writer. Now, I enjoy coming to work every day. Telling new stories and creating new worlds is much more fun than trying to make sense of the one we’ve got. And meeting the people who enjoy those stories is a lot of fun, too. Thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoy your look around. - Tor
Furious and the Nosey Neighbor by Tor Richardson Furious and the Nosey Neighbor by Tor Richardson May 18, 2012 $2.99 10648 words Sample 10%
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My name is Tor Richardson. Welcome to my Smashwords site. If you’ve landed on this page, you’d probably like to know a little about me. Okay, I was born in Seattle. I’ve traveled up and down the west coast, but still like Seattle quite a bit. I don’t actually live in the city, but I’m close enough to see it out the window. Along with the mountains. We have a lot of mountain in this neck of the woods. Water, too. (And, don’t forget the rain.) Unlike most other writers, I don’t have a pet cat. My family had a very independent tomcat when I was a kid. I once saw him drop down from a tree onto the back of a dog who wandered into our backyard by mistake. (Boy, what a mistake!) He rode that black lab like a cowboy, using his claws as spurs and slapping the dog on the head as they went yowling up the road. Since then, I’ve never really thought of a cat as a house pet. Cats like that need lots of room. I’ve always enjoyed story. I managed to sneak a creative writing class past my parents while at college (engineering majors aren’t supposed to take those kinds of classes). Unfortunately, that experience didn’t pan out. In hindsight, I’m not quite sure about that class. It certainly wasn’t writing, and it was far from creative. (I remember a vampire story I wrote for an assignment in 1981, as well as the ridicule it received. The instructor insisted that nobody would ever be interested in vampire stories. She pretty much demanded that I burn it and try again.) The experience was enough to keep me away from writing for a number of years (openly, at least). But… once a storyteller, always a storyteller. In time, the writing came back with a vengeance. I was finally able to make the transition to a full-time fiction writer. Now, I enjoy coming to work every day. Telling new stories and creating new worlds is much more fun than trying to make sense of the one we’ve got. And meeting the people who enjoy those stories is a lot of fun, too. Thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoy your look around. - Tor
A Black Deeper Than Death (Miki Radicci Book 1) by M.E. Purfield A Black Deeper Than Death (Miki Radicci Book 1) by M.E. Purfield May 18, 2012 $3.99 40993 words Sample 20%
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M.E Purfield was raised in the Jersey 'burbs. At 18 he moved to Jersey City to attend The School of Visual Arts film program in NYC. He has never returned to the ‘burbs. Since then he’s done some script work for low low low budget films and even directed a few shorts. Before publishing novels, he has toiled around with many short stories in many genres at many venues until he decided his strengths lie with Young Adult fiction. He wrote three contemporary novels jesus freakz + buddha punx, Breaking Fellini, and Delicate Cutters (due out in 2012). Now he focuses on Noir Fantasy, a genre that brings together hardboiled prose, anti heroes, crime, and dark fantasy. When not practicing the art of Potty Mouth, he spends his time raising his son, being married, watching horror films, and listening to punk music.
Road Food by Kim Kinrade Road Food by Kim Kinrade May 17, 2012 $1.99 82842 words Sample 20%
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Bestselling author Kim Kinrade was born and raised in Kimberley, British Columbia, on the B.C. side of the Canadian Rockies. He put himself through the University of British Columbia - where he received a degrees in Political Science - by playing guitar and singing in lounges. During this time he recorded his first single and an album. After graduation Kim went into music professionally, touring Canada with a showband band. During the 1980′s Kim became one of the busiest pub performers in western Canada and also did a stint in Australia. Besides getting married and becoming a partner in a British pub he recorded two more singles and produced a video that aired on the Jerry Lewis Telethon. Moving to Halifax, Nova Scotia in the early 1990′s Kim continued to perform professionally at night while looking after a young daughter and infant son during the day. It was during this time that he rekindled a past-time that had been put on hold while studying at U.B.C. – writing short stories. An Honourable Mention award in the Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia-sponsored writing contest spurred him on to write another short story focusing on his grandfather's exploits in World War I. This was expanded into his first manuscript, "The Salient." As well as having a long stint at one of Nova Scotia’s premier resorts Kim has played in Europe, Great Britain and the United States making new fans with his unique brand of entertainment. On the writing side Kim has penned 8 novels of which 6 have been published. He is a member of the Writing Council of Nova Scotia and has been a judge in national writing competitions.
Outside The Box by Gary Weston Outside The Box by Gary Weston May 17, 2012 Free! 11480 words Read a sample
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The beauty of writing is that it can take us, including the writer, on incredible journeys, the first step often ending in a final one, far removed from the original visualization of the destination.One Way to Mars 2 has escaped, and i risked a little satire, Murder By eBook, that will probably have literary agents baying for my hide. Presently, I am into a more serious project, and this will occupy my writing time for a while.
Short Stories 2 by Murray Heimbecker Short Stories 2 by Murray Heimbecker May 17, 2012 $2.99 8013 words Sample 10%
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With an extensive education in science, religion and military, the author taps his wide-ranging world travel, and seventy-plus years of experience, to produce a collection of short stories and full length novels, which radiate a marvelous mixture of plots and characters. You will find humor, drama, mystery and poetry in his works.
Remember Me? by Brendan Gerad O'Brien Remember Me? by Brendan Gerad O'Brien May 17, 2012 $0.99 5992 words Sample 40%
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Brendan Gerad O’Brien was born in Tralee, on the west coast of Ireland and now lives in Newport, South Wales with his wife Jennifer and daughters Shelly and Sarah. As a child he spent his summer holidays in Listowel, Co Kerry, where his uncle Moss Scanlon had a Harness Maker’s shop, now long gone. The shop was a magnet for all sorts of colourful characters. It was there that his love of words was kindled by the stories of John B. Keane and Bryan MacMahon, who often wandered into the shop for a chat and bit of jovial banter. After serving nine years in the Royal Navy, Brendan progressed to retail management, working as a Department manager with the UK’s second largest Supermarket. Now retired, his hobby is writing short stories, twenty of which have already been published individually over the years, and also as a collection called Dreamin Dreams Once On A Cold And Grey September is his first full novel
Clint Faraday 30: A Timely Burial by CD Moulton Clint Faraday 30: A Timely Burial by CD Moulton May 17, 2012 $1.99 12548 words Sample 20%
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Born in Florida, travelled the world as a rock guitarist with some big names in the late sixties, early seventies. Been everything from a high steel worker to longshoreman, from musician to bar owner, and much more. Educated in botany and genetics. Now living in paradise (Panamá!)
Short Stories 1 by Murray Heimbecker Short Stories 1 by Murray Heimbecker May 17, 2012 $2.99 8470 words Sample 10%
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With an extensive education in science, religion and military, the author taps his wide-ranging world travel, and seventy-plus years of experience, to produce a collection of short stories and full length novels, which radiate a marvelous mixture of plots and characters. You will find humor, drama, mystery and poetry in his works.
Rajan Iqbal ki Wapsi by Shubhanand Rajan Iqbal ki Wapsi by Shubhanand May 17, 2012 $0.99 17114 words Sample 15%
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Shubhanand is a budding writer of Hindi pulp fiction. He wants to give this Genre a new place in the existing fiction book market by applying his latest knowledge and writing skills to this evergreen Genre. Apart from Rajan Iqbal he's also working on new series of Javed Amar John.
Naked and Adrift by J Hacker Naked and Adrift by J Hacker May 17, 2012 $1.99 64372 words Sample 20%
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The seaplane flying scenes come from my life in aviation. I love flying in every form and had to make Frista an enthusiast. I was hired on staff at age sixteen in a resort on a lake in Bear Mountain, New York. Within weeks I heard stories of previous employees owning a sailboat. It eventually sunk but I pursued the stories. Within five weeks we pieced together all the old tales of where she laid at the bottom of our large lake. We found it, raised it and renewed it. That was the very primitive beginning of my ‘yachting’ life. I was in the U.S. Air Force near Seattle and since then have combined my love of sea plane flying with my business of product development. I earned my first writing fee from Western Flyer Magazine, April 1984, from my article - Floatplane Flying in Florida. My many adventures have helped me in writing my first screen play, Hymenoptera ,’92, which was made into a Fox movie of the week ’98 – Legion of Fire/Marabunta. It also is a large influence in this novel as well as in some of the thirty-two essays I wrote for a state-wide publication – First Florida Magazine ’02 – ’08. I’m presently a member of an invitation-only workshop that has produced twenty-nine published authors.
Getting Away With Murder by Rick Flynn Getting Away With Murder by Rick Flynn May 16, 2012 $0.99 5395 words Sample 30%
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Rick lives and writes in Dayton, Ohio, where he shares his space with his partner of sixteen years, Rob, and two lovable, but stubborn, beagles. One was a rescue, the other one rescued him. When Rick isn't writing, or working at his day job, he can be seen acting on local stages in and around Dayton. Rick recently completed his first novel, Postcards from the Desert, soon to be available.
California Dreamers by Mark Abramson California Dreamers by Mark Abramson May 16, 2012 $7.99 99579 words Sample 10%
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Born and raised a Minnesota farm-boy, Mark Abramson has lived in San Francisco so long he is now a native. Not only did he survive the worst of the AIDS years in California, but also the Reagan era AND both Bush administrations. He is thrilled that the Beach Reading series, his first foray into fiction, has been so successful and he is grateful to the loyal fans of Tim, Aunt Ruth, Artie and the rest of the gang. For Mark, it’s easier to make up stories about the Castro because no one would believe all of the true ones!
John C. Dalglish by John C. Dalglish John C. Dalglish by John C. Dalglish May 16, 2012 $0.99 33598 words Sample 30%
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John Dalglish lives in Southwest Missouri with Beverly, his wife of 29 years, and 4 dogs. He wrote his first story over forty years ago. He has three sons, three grandchildren, and another grandchild on the way.
Cut Loose (Dusty Deals Mystery) by Rae Davies Cut Loose (Dusty Deals Mystery) by Rae Davies May 16, 2012 $3.99 68188 words Sample 20%
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Clint Faraday 29: Grave Responsibility by CD Moulton Clint Faraday 29: Grave Responsibility by CD Moulton May 16, 2012 $1.99 12509 words Sample 20%
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Born in Florida, travelled the world as a rock guitarist with some big names in the late sixties, early seventies. Been everything from a high steel worker to longshoreman, from musician to bar owner, and much more. Educated in botany and genetics. Now living in paradise (Panamá!)
Death Scent by SV Wolf Death Scent by SV Wolf May 16, 2012 $7.99 89181 words Sample 20%
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A Few Pieces by O'Neil De Noux A Few Pieces by O'Neil De Noux May 15, 2012 $0.99 4644 words Sample 10%
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O’Neil De Noux writes in many genres, primarily realistic crime fiction, strong on setting, mostly New Orleans, featuring the accurate dialogue of the streets. He also writes scintillating erotica. His publishing credits include Eight novels, six short story collections and over 300 short stories. From contemporary to historical, De Noux uses several recurring characters in his New Orleans stories and novels: NOPD Homicide Detective John Raven Beau (21st Century); NOPD Homicide Detective LaStanza (20th Century); Private-eye Lucien Caye (1940s) and NOPD Detective Jacques Dugas (1890s). A primary theme in De Noux’s fiction is the effect of violence on victims and their families as well as the sometimes debilitating effect of violence on law enforcement officers, private-eyes and their loved ones. As a former private-eye and currently a police investigator, De Noux knows his subject well. De Noux’s stories span from mystery to mainstream, literary, suspense, thriller, science-fiction, fantasy, horror, erotica, humor, westerns, children’s fiction as well as cross-genre stories – erotic-detective, science-fiction mysteries and the like. O’Neil De Noux’s “The Heart Has Reasons” (Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine, September 2006) won the Private Eye Writers of America’s prestigious SHAMUS AWARD for BEST SHORT STORY 2007. The SHAMUS is given annually to recognize outstanding achievement in private eye fiction. In 2009, the Short Mystery Fiction Society awarded the Derringer Award for Best Novelette to another Lucien Caye story, “Too Wise” by O’Neil De Noux (which appeared in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine’s November 2008 Issue). The Derringer Award is given annually to recognize excellence in the mystery short form.
Sex, Lies & Hot Tubs by Elissa Ambrose Sex, Lies & Hot Tubs by Elissa Ambrose May 15, 2012 $2.99 90364 words Sample 15%
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Born and raised in Montreal, Canada, Elissa graduated from McGill University with a degree in English literature. She’s been a donut maker, a librarian, a computer programmer, and an editor—but always a writer. She currently resides in Arizona with her husband.
Jake Dellahunt, Vineyard Lawyer (with an office on the Cape) by A.J. Cushner Jake Dellahunt, Vineyard Lawyer (with an office on the Cape) by A.J. Cushner May 15, 2012 $6.99 65697 words Sample 20%
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A.J. Cushner is a retired Boston trial attorney, magazine and newspaper columnist and a graduate of Bowdoin College and Boston University Law School. He is a deep-water sailor, aviator, alpine climber, expert trap and pistol shooter, fly-fisherman and skier. He lived in West Tisbury on the Vineyard for many years and now resides in Florida.
The Rot is Deep: An O Line Mystery by M. Saylor Billings The Rot is Deep: An O Line Mystery by M. Saylor Billings May 15, 2012 $2.99 59279 words Sample 15%
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M. Saylor Billings is a writer and producer for Billibatt Productions. She lives with her family in Northern California. Other titles include: Saint Charles Place, The Disaster Relief Club, and Nobody, really, likes you. A guide to insouciance.
Perfectly Matched: A Lucy Valentine Novel by Heather Webber Perfectly Matched: A Lucy Valentine Novel by Heather Webber May 15, 2012 $3.99 66484 words Sample 20%
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Heather Webber grew up in a suburb of Boston, where she learned early on how to ride the T, skip rocks in the ocean, and root for the Red Sox. As a young mother, she tried her hand at writing novels and hasn’t looked back. These days she lives in southwestern Ohio with her high school sweetheart and their children. She is currently hard at work on her next novel.
Searching for Harpies by Charlie Vogel Searching for Harpies by Charlie Vogel May 15, 2012 $4.99 75296 words Sample 20%
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Charlie Vogel is a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and a retired Coast Guard Reserve Petty Officer. He is also a retired police officer in the city of Omaha, Nebraska. He has four children and lives with his wife and two sons in Omaha.
En for meget by Henrik Kamstrup-Nielsen En for meget by Henrik Kamstrup-Nielsen May 15, 2012 $0.99 12155 words Sample 35%
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Born and raised in the sleepy town of Sorø, Denmark, I grew up living in my own fantasy worlds. It turned out, however, that most of these places were quite horrible and to control my nightmares and started to write stories in which I conquered the evil. Now I believe my writing has matured to a level, where I would very much love to share what I write. Some is horrible, some violent and some might be disturbing. My primary genres are SciFi and horror but I sometimes run off to other places. My first novella, "One Too Many" is out now, soon to be followed by my first novel, "The Tournament". "One Too Many" is a noir detective story with a twist of something else, while "The Tournament" is SciFi.
Carpe Diem by WR Park Carpe Diem by WR Park May 14, 2012 $3.99 84290 words Sample 40%
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Author, columnist, teacher, lecturer, past president of three advertising agencies, William R. Park, Sr. has served as a consultant to some of America’s largest and most successful companies. As a nationally known and respected advertising executive for forty-two years, he has written thousands of newspaper/print ads and TV/radio scripts. Winner of national awards in print and television, his popular ‘Ad Pulse’ monthly column appeared in Modern Retailer Magazine in the ‘70s and again in Publishers’ Auxiliary in the ‘90s. In addition, articles have appeared in Editor & Publisher, The Best Times Magazine, Route 66 Magazine, Atlanta Journal, Kansas City Star, and various daily newspapers. He first authored The Franciscan Trilogy which won local, regional, national, and international acclaim. Overlay and its sequel, The Dacian Resurgence, both suspense-thrillers, were read and reviewed by two bestselling authors who compared the tomes with the best work of Ludlum and that of the works of Cussler and Clancy. The third novel in the suspense-thriller genre series Sacrificed is complete as well as the fourth, Carpe Diem (Seize the Day). This Time It’s Personal, the fifth in The Shadow Master Files is in production. 2008 released COMA; a suspense-thriller’s outline-synopsis was reviewed by two bestselling authors: F. Paul Wilson wrote, “Very high Concept.” James Rollins wrote, “Sounds very intriguing—run with it.” A Midwest Book Reviewer wrote: “Think Bourne, or the Bruce Willis version of The Jackal, then multiply by ten and you’ll have an idea of what the movie version of COMA would be.” A Jack the Ripper spin-off mystery set in 1889, Fatal Incision, was recently released and received excellent reviews by bestselling authors—and its sequel, Phantom Hounds was released March 2011. A professional reviewer noted that Fatal Incision was the best suspense-thriller of the year. Mummies & Murder on Route 66 and The Talking Stones are two more mysteries in production. Bill lives in the Kansas City area with his wife Genie, a high school English teacher who edits his manuscripts—and a very affectionate cat named Gabby.
From Mangia to Murder by Caroline Mickelson From Mangia to Murder by Caroline Mickelson May 14, 2012 $3.99 67882 words Sample 15%
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WATER: A Vic Bengston Investigation by Richard J. Schneider WATER: A Vic Bengston Investigation by Richard J. Schneider May 14, 2012 $2.99 93992 words Sample 20%
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Richard J. Schneider grew up in Crystal Lake, Illinois, north of Chicago. He began writing seriously in high school. After careers as an award-winning journalist, an energy policy spokesman for a governor, and a communications consultant, he now writes fiction from his Denver base. "The story and characters are everything," says Dick, "with a little bit of fun along the way." His mysteries mix these elements with a dash of political intrigue and background subject matter that informs his readers. His Vic Bengston Investigation series is set in Colorado. Richard is a graduate of DePaul University with a B.A. in Political Science. He studied energy policy under a Professional Journalism Fellowship at Stanford University, and is currently completing work on an M.A. in Political Science at the University of Colorado Denver. His four adult children, three grand children and Mom all live in the Denver area.
A Murderous Addiction by Kevin Barry A Murderous Addiction by Kevin Barry May 14, 2012 $0.99 113268 words Sample 15%
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How to commit Murder Without Even Trying by Christopher Phillip Ward How to commit Murder Without Even Trying by Christopher Phillip Ward May 13, 2012 $9.95 58113 words Sample 10%
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Award winning author, who like B. Traven, prefers to remain anonymous.
A Method to Madness by Judith White A Method to Madness by Judith White May 13, 2012 $3.99 60177 words Sample 20%
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Justice is Served by A. R. Holmes Justice is Served by A. R. Holmes May 13, 2012 $1.99 7400 words Sample 10%
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A. R. Holmes lives in rural Kentucky with her daughter as well as several cats and dogs. She has worked in multiple fields including child protective services and cake decorating. She has always loved reading and has always dreamed of writing her own.
Shots by Theodore Quester Shots by Theodore Quester May 13, 2012 Free! 58561 words Read a sample
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LOST GIRL (Book One of the Lost Trilogy) by Anne Francis Scott LOST GIRL (Book One of the Lost Trilogy) by Anne Francis Scott May 13, 2012 $3.99 100251 words Sample 20%
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Author of paranormal mysteries. Anne lives in the wooded hills of Tennessee with her husband, David, and their dog, Sandy, along with a number of squirrels that insist on using the railing on their deck as a highway. Her fondness for things that go bump in the night began with a good ghost story one long-ago Halloween around a campfire. She’s been hooked ever since. She enjoys most any kind of music, loves to read (naturally!), and is continuously fascinated by Astrology, psychic phenomena, and the many theories behind Quantum Physics. ~ Coming Soon ~ LOST SOULS ~ Book Two of the Lost Trilogy After reeling from the backlash of a decades-old murder, the residents of Dawson Mills believe the worst is behind them. But the nightmare isn’t over. As commercial development north of town gets underway, remnants of past lives are reduced to smoldering piles of rotted and paint-chipped wood. And the dead begin to stir. There’s something in the woods. An ancient, unseen thing that steals the light and turns the air to ice. An evil no one may be able to stop . . . Thanks for visiting! Anne
Who Killed Santa?: A Christmas Mystery Novella by Rebecca M. Senese Who Killed Santa?: A Christmas Mystery Novella by Rebecca M. Senese May 12, 2012 $2.99 12572 words Sample 35%
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Based in Toronto, Canada, I write horror, science fiction and mystery/crime, often all at once in the same story. Garnering an Honorable Mention in “The Year’s Best Science Fiction” and nominated for numerous Aurora Awards, my work has appeared in TransVersions, Deadbolt Magazine, On Spec, The Vampire’s Crypt, Storyteller, Reflection’s Edge, Future Syndicate and Into the Darkness, amongst others.
The Dark of Winter by Richard Mueller The Dark of Winter by Richard Mueller May 12, 2012 $3.00 64006 words Sample 15%
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Following high school and a B.A. in Theater Arts, Richard Mueller served in the U.S. Coast Guard, then used his G.I. Bill to take advanced degrees in writing at Humboldt State and the University of Iowa. He was also an accomplished stage actor with over 70 roles to his credit. He then came to Hollywood to work as a full-time writer, first in print science fiction, then in television, finally branching out into film, editorial criticism and returning to print. He also hosts "the best open mic show in L.A." Ray Bradbury advised him to try writing mysteries, so he did.
Baiting the Shark by J Jensen Baiting the Shark by J Jensen May 12, 2012 $1.29 101836 words Sample 15%
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Egypt and the Medal of Honor by Pete Palamountain Egypt and the Medal of Honor by Pete Palamountain May 12, 2012 $2.99 60376 words Sample 10%
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I grew up in Covina, CA, a compact little town 22 miles east of L.A. At least it was little when I was a boy. The last time I was there it seemed to be bursting at the seams. But my memories of Covina are all pleasant, and its motto is still "a mile square and all there." Started in California, to Houston, to Austin, to Kansas City, to the San Antonio area. Which is best? Depends. California: crowded but exhilarating Houston: humid but never boring Austin: too hip but lots to do KC: provincial but close knit SA area: hot (really hot) but ordinary folks