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Shelter of Lies by Patricia Knutson Shelter of Lies by Patricia Knutson May 07, 2012 $6.99 103823 words Sample 15%
"Please, Miss Wilson, help me save my boys, or she'll kill them." The plea draws attorney Laura Wilson into a storm of intrigue when she agrees to represent the homeless Elva in a battle for custody of her three sons. Are the boys being abused by a sadistic stepmother, as the oldest says, or are these the accusations of a vengeful, dangerous boy? The answer is revealed after a shocking trial.
Moral Turpitude by Layne Winklebleck Moral Turpitude by Layne Winklebleck May 07, 2012 $2.99 160544 words Sample 20%
A lawsuit charging “moral turpitude” sends billionaire Davis Sheffield into hiding, leaving young attorney Ange Parker to protect his interests. But beneath corporate intrigue hides a sinister world of drug smuggling and murder. Locked in a deadly struggle with a sadistic killer, from Costa Rica to the jungles of Borneo, Ange and Davis must fight to survive as they find strength in their new love.
Eat At Joe's by A.W. Whitford Eat At Joe's by A.W. Whitford May 07, 2012 $2.99 16926 words Sample 20%
Retaurant owner, native American, and all around good guy Joe Smith, finds that the appearance of a spectral horse during the opening of his Cafe may be an omen of things to come. The blood beneath the streets of Amarillo is calling out to him. Come in meet the folks at "Eat At Joe's" and hold on for one wild ride.
The Night Falconer by Andy Straka The Night Falconer by Andy Straka May 07, 2012 $3.99 67752 words Sample 20%
Note: Formerly entitled KITTY HITTER “A great read.” --Library Journal An odd situation turns deadly serious for private investigator and falconer Frank Pavlicek when a prominent resident of a renovated Manhattan apartment building accuses the building’s eccentric developer of hiring someone with a bird of prey to hunt down her cat and the pets of other apartment owners over a lawsuit.
Beautiful Bay by Joseph Jameson Beautiful Bay by Joseph Jameson May 07, 2012 $4.99 96908 words Sample 30%
A struggling father attempts to protect his victimized son and begins a journey that takes him deep into the unsavory past and equally unsavory present of a beautiful coastal town. As he blunders blindly along help comes from surprising sources. But only late in the day does he realise the true enormity and danger of what he is dealing with - and already it may be too late for him and his son.
The Sting of the Silver Manticore by P.J. Lozito The Sting of the Silver Manticore by P.J. Lozito May 07, 2012 $2.99 95907 words Sample 20%
He Hunts the Most Dangerous Prey Alive! His Mission: To fight Criminals and villains who are out ot destroy our society! Beware all Who Commit Evil! For You Shall Feel THE STING OF THE SILVER MANTICORE!
Turnaround by arnold beckhardt Turnaround by arnold beckhardt May 07, 2012 $0.99 97783 words Sample 20%
FBI agent Roy Neely has always been known for his ability to understand terroists and their behavior, but this case is different. The clock is ticking as two key suspects have secretly entered the United States and are planning to attack a nuclear power plant. Teamed with his friend Eric Holloway from the CIA, the game is on to stop the terrorists.
Twists and Turns by Elly Grant and Zach Abrams Twists and Turns by Elly Grant and Zach Abrams May 07, 2012 $1.49 46536 words Sample 20%
With fear, horror, death and despair, these stories will surprise you, scare you and occasionally make you smile. Twists & Turns offer the reader thought provoking tales. Whether you have a minute to spare or an hour or more, open Twists & Turns for a world full of mystery, murder, revenge and intrigue. A unique collaboration from the authors Elly Grant and Zach Abrams
Cinderella and Zombies by Emily Casey Cinderella and Zombies by Emily Casey May 07, 2012 $2.99 20815 words Sample 30%
A zombie thriller with a dash of fairy dust.
The Cusp of Empire by Meikal Lewis The Cusp of Empire by Meikal Lewis May 07, 2012 $4.99 39370 words Sample 15%
Hezekiah is an ostracized monarch whose return to the city of Charlotte has sparked a crisis between the Throne and his people. Hezekiah has to balance the need for peace, while at the same time waging a secret war against those who oppose him. There is no back-up or friends to turn to because they are the enemy. Hezekiah will have to learn to fight his own demons or die by the councils hand.
The Annex by Russell James The Annex by Russell James May 07, 2012 $4.99 59238 words Sample 20%
A modern take on one of the most notorious Jacobean tragedies, Thomas Middleton’s, The Changeling, brought up to date in present-day England. This violent and sexy version homes in on the basic plot of an older man losing his luscious new wife to a virile young blood. Praised by Library Journal and Publishers’ Weekly.
Fool For Hire by James P. Marshall Fool For Hire by James P. Marshall May 07, 2012 Free! 4330 words Read a sample
He is a Hitman who is hired to kill a local Millionaire's wife. He decides to take on the job but doesn't like the Millionaire's request - and that is to bring him the head of his wife. It seems like an easy job, repellent but an easy job. But then, Mr Hargreaves is not all he seems. A fast moving, Crime Noir short story.
From The Storm by Adrian Walker From The Storm by Adrian Walker May 07, 2012 $2.99 124650 words Sample 20%
"We don’t know what his name is or where he came from, but he is living in my room." Meet Joe. Once he was a lethal assassin, the best gun-for-hire. Now, in his autumn years, even he has to admit he's losing it. Can he complete the eerily familiar mission that will save his skin? A dark and humorous story of how selves are lost and lives are found.
The Quartet Intro4 by Ipam The Quartet Intro4 by Ipam May 07, 2012 Free! 35624 words Read a sample
Four men....four books...The Quartet Intro4... finale for "Angel of Death" murderess Katt. Thanks for reading the Quartet...more novels coming.
Swallow Falls by Shaun Whittington Swallow Falls by Shaun Whittington May 07, 2012 $2.99 82546 words Sample 30%
James Murray has always dreamed of becoming a member of a murder investigation team, and finally gets his chance as a vindictive serial killer plagues the town. Murray finds the hard way that finding a killer can be an arduous task, especially with such a dysfunctional team, which includes the notorious and despised, Detective Inspector Tony Brazil.
The Last Party by Rohan Naterwalla The Last Party by Rohan Naterwalla May 07, 2012 $0.99 14210 words Sample 20%
How the life of one Kabir Seth changes drastically after his fiance Aaliya suddenly leaves him and disappears. The story is thrilling, mysterious and melancholy which makes it an amazing read, hopefully.
The Last Party by Rohan Naterwalla The Last Party by Rohan Naterwalla May 07, 2012 You set the price! 14210 words Sample 20%
How the life of one Kabir Seth changes drastically after his fiance Aaliya suddenly leaves him and disappears. The story is thrilling, mysterious and melancholy which makes it an amazing read.
The Last Party by Rohan Naterwalla The Last Party by Rohan Naterwalla May 07, 2012 You set the price! 14210 words Sample 20%
How the life of one Kabir Seth changes drastically after his fiance Aaliya suddenly leaves him and disappears. The story is thrilling, mysterious and melancholy which makes it an amazing read.
Heartbeats by Susan Rae Heartbeats by Susan Rae May 06, 2012 $4.99 79392 words Sample 20%
Dr. Elizabeth Iverson just landed a position as lead cardiologist at a prestigious Chicago heartcare center. But her plans for a quiet, controlled life are shattered when she discovers her college roommate murdered in her apartment. Her former lover, FBI Special Agent Drake McGuire, shows up with the cops, he unleashes a storm in her heart that further threatens to destroy her world.
Retribution (Blood and Honor, #2) by Dana Delamar Retribution (Blood and Honor, #2) by Dana Delamar May 06, 2012 $4.99 115600 words Sample 15%
An Interpol agent playing a dangerous game. A Mafia princess desperate to escape. A man determined to exact retribution... Intent on imprisoning his Mafia don father, Nick Clarkston poses as a dirty agent and allies with another mobster. But when he falls for the man's alluring daughter, will Nick's unrelenting drive for justice get them both killed?
My life as a white, female drug dealer. by Kimberly My life as a white, female drug dealer. by Kimberly May 06, 2012 $4.99 52430 words Sample 8%
This book is not just about a female drug dealer. Rather our character Sky, allows us on her journey towards the insanity of addiction and all that surrounds it. She may not be unique for most, but is uniques in her triumphs, against all odds. This book is not for everyone
Makeup by H Hickson Makeup by H Hickson May 06, 2012 $0.99 8367 words Sample 30%
A short crime where passions, tempers and drives can take everything from you.
Bright Lights & Glass Houses by Ashton Raze Bright Lights & Glass Houses by Ashton Raze May 06, 2012 $4.99 89509 words Sample 15%
Twenty two tales of horror and mystery unearth dark secrets and terrible truths. From serial killers to short-order cooks, disillusioned office workers to child prodigies, the members of this braying human menagerie are on a collision course with the end times – and one another. Ashton Raze’s debut short story collection weaves a series of narratives into a creepy, tangled, darkly comic whole.
Magpie by Kyle Bennett Magpie by Kyle Bennett May 06, 2012 $5.99 85017 words Sample 20%
“Magpie” is a well-nurtured novel set in Oxford, Mississippi. Its flavor develops from its vibrant characters, as they are revealed through a garden of budding relationships and adventures. Experience a special project that just might have the potential to change the world. Join Lily as she answers an ad on the Student Union Bulletin Board, Wanted - Lab Assistant - Drug Test Mandatory!
Caged Mouse (Short Story) by Tabitha Levin Caged Mouse (Short Story) by Tabitha Levin May 06, 2012 $0.99 4510 words Sample 20%
Grown up thinking she doesn’t need anyone but her family, lonely Emma meets Lucas, the brother of a man she used to date, but when he captures her and she wakes up tied to a stainless steel table she must do what she can before he returns to finish what he started.
The Agency by Marlin Williams The Agency by Marlin Williams May 06, 2012 $0.99 5281 words Sample 20%
Frank Spencer had it all. Hollywood had brought him fame and fortune. And then his career spiraled into years of obscurity. Now, there's hell to pay and The Agency has come to collect.
A Sorrow Beyond Tears by Angelika Thorsdottir A Sorrow Beyond Tears by Angelika Thorsdottir May 06, 2012 $2.99 50243 words Sample 15%
How far would you go to save a child? A woman is murdered when she walks in on two men raping Ana, her twelve year old daughter. The child escapes, only to be tracked down by men sent to find Ana and take her back to her abusers. Angelika, a child's advocate, must choose to walk away or charge into battle alone and face fearsome odds to free Ana from the devil himself, or die trying.
Playing With Fire by Suzanne Williams Playing With Fire by Suzanne Williams May 06, 2012 $0.99 10219 words Sample 10%
Having cast off her father's influence, Amanda starts a new life with her husband, Paul, and her child, Yvette. However, her next job sends her into an even bigger maelstrom than before. Who is Bob, the cowboy? Can she continue her work or will her feelings get in the way? And how is her father involved? With chaos swirling, she must make a choice and somehow keep from getting burned.
And Bananas for All by Chester Burton Brown And Bananas for All by Chester Burton Brown May 06, 2012 $2.99 20428 words Sample 20%
Mike Zhang Cuthbertson is just a regular conscripted Allied soldier waiting to be rotated back home when he stands falsely accused of collusion with the enemy and finds himself dumped alone in the tropical jungle. He will only survive if he can earn the trust of a band of chimpanzees who have escaped from human custody and possess the use of sign language, and cooperate to fight a common enemy.
Wrong Way Street by Joshua Merrick Wrong Way Street by Joshua Merrick May 05, 2012 $2.99 68372 words Sample 15%
After the smoke cleared from the attacks on the Twin Towers, our nation faced its darkest hour—finding those responsible and bringing them to justice. Lt. Jason Callaway and his team of Rangers are sent to bring the masterminds behind the attacks in. After his team is fired upon by US Intelligence assets and JC’s chute is damaged, his life becomes a battle for survival.
CC Ryder: Only Her Hairdresser Knows For Sure by Bill Cady CC Ryder: Only Her Hairdresser Knows For Sure by Bill Cady May 05, 2012 $3.50 73838 words Sample 20%
A pecan grower wants CC & her friends dead. They know he's shipping cocaine. Donnie meets the hit man's girl & finds he's after CC. The grower's wife & CC use one hairdresser, who sets up a sting. The drug people die in the shootout & they almost get the hit man. A 2nd sting brings the killer face to face with CC. He tries to shoot her as he escapes but finds she has more allies than he knew.
Faces Behind the Stones by Fran Lewis Faces Behind the Stones by Fran Lewis May 05, 2012 $3.99 23504 words Sample 20%
Driving down the rocky path I saw the overgrown grass, weeds and poison ivy overtaking the outer perimeter of the bushes. The smell of mildew, the stench of the dried bones of animals killed by cars along this dirt road coming up from the ground, the sadness on the faces of the drivers in the cars behind us; you could feel the pain and sorrow.
The Stranger and Other Stories by Glen Robinson The Stranger and Other Stories by Glen Robinson May 05, 2012 Free! 29639 words Read a sample
What if: ● You had 20 minutes to live? ● Your tranquil Amish community was invaded by vampires? ● You were buried alive? ● World War I never happened? ● You fell asleep and couldn’t wake up? These are a few of the possibilities presented in this collection of 12 short stories by speculative fiction author Glen Robinson.
UnGodly Sins by Penn Carol UnGodly Sins by Penn Carol May 05, 2012 $9.99 127939 words Sample 35%
Six friends, named the ‘crew’ back in the day find themselves in the middle of a mystery after the suicide of their friend Jasper years ago seem to have come back to haunt them. A knife-wielding maniac is hunting and killing their loved ones one by one and they can’t figure out why. The mystery takes bizarre twists when not one crewmember can cross the other off the suspect list.
Danger's Kiss by Christine Michels Danger's Kiss by Christine Michels May 05, 2012 $3.99 113780 words Sample 6%
A macabre poem was the first clue Kim Tannas had that her life was in jeopardy, but it was not the last. Turning to Sheriff Garrett for help, the young widow found her life complicated by small-town secrets, a troubled past, and an unwanted attraction to the virile cop. Kim was determined to bring her stalker to justice—until she began to suspect that her lover was courting her with DANGER’S KISS.
A Cheap Place To Die by James P. Marshall A Cheap Place To Die by James P. Marshall May 05, 2012 Free! 3889 words Read a sample
Dave was once a Professional Enforcer for a Brighton Crime Boss called Barclay. He had it all: money, flash cars and a high life. But he made a mistake and spent three years running. Now living in rural Suffolk in an isolated caravan, Dave’s past is about to catch up with him. This is a short Crime Noir story. Enjoy.
The World Stood Still For Him by Sa’id Ahmad The World Stood Still For Him by Sa’id Ahmad May 05, 2012 $1.99 18076 words Sample 20%
General Bingo Maipata was invincible … or so he thought. He conquered everyone except one unknown person. But the person was not a treat as far as he was concerned. He had conquered the President, the cult leader, the Senate President… everyone! So he began to scheme.
Dead Secrets by Ian C. Dawkins Moore Dead Secrets by Ian C. Dawkins Moore May 05, 2012 Free! 3331 words Sample 20%
A man, on the run from his past life, comes into a fortune only to lose it and learn a valuable life lesson.
Toms River Kidnap by Mark Connolly Toms River Kidnap by Mark Connolly May 05, 2012 $0.99 65085 words Sample 20%
While self serving public officials and sleazy businessmen cause the sleepy seashore town big city problems. The Chief of Police searches for answers to kidnap, murder and rape.
At Circles Bend by Scribe Publications At Circles Bend by Scribe Publications May 05, 2012 $9.99 100952 words Sample 15%
At Circles Bend is a story based on a mesmerizing, enticing mirage life that's centered around survival and extinction in old Saudi Arabia. It is a brief peek inside a struggling, abruptly transplanted young American family experiencing an overwhelming, insurmountable mountain of immersing tribulations cultivated by cultural clashes and massive marital distresses.
Voices by David Shaw Voices by David Shaw May 05, 2012 $4.99 110236 words Sample 10%
Chris Deacon: a man who survived the horror of a bomb attack only to learn he has been robbed of the ability to speak. A man plagued by strange phantoms; a man who hears Voices in his head. You can't escape what is in your head.
Kinderen by Robyn Engelen Kinderen by Robyn Engelen May 05, 2012 $0.99 7286 words Sample 20%
"Attention les enfants" - Pas op voor de kinderen. Maar dat ze dat zo letterlijk moeten nemen, vermoeden Claudia en Jaap niet als ze in het Franse dorpje komen.
Tangled in Climbing Nightshade by Roddy J Dryer Tangled in Climbing Nightshade by Roddy J Dryer May 05, 2012 $1.99 84544 words Sample 20%
This is a story of tragedy and human horror. The issue of murder/suicide in the family setting has grown in popularity, finding its way to the news regularly. Tangled in Climbing Nightshade explores this bizarre fad of annihilating the family before suicide, because the fact of the matter is we need to know this when we see it.
Blood Is Heavier by Ella Medler Blood Is Heavier by Ella Medler May 05, 2012 Free! 75787 words Read a sample
Nick Hunter used to be a contract killer. Shadows from his past step forward to shatter his short-lived peace and destroy his family. His wife is dead, his four-year old son kidnapped and it looks like someone is trying to frame him for murder. Under pressure, broken, is there anything Nick wouldn't do to rescue his son?
The Wicked Secrets Beneath by Melissa Ohnoutka The Wicked Secrets Beneath by Melissa Ohnoutka May 04, 2012 $0.99 10834 words Sample 5%
**Short Story Prequel to Betrayals of the Heart** Robert Shaw lost his precious wife, unborn child and almost his own life protecting the innocent. Now he fights to make sense out of the chaos that is his life. A new identity means cutting all ties to his past and focusing on the future. As Ryan Carter, he can move on, start living again. An impossible task--until Makayla Prichard enters his life
The Charter by Gill Hamer The Charter by Gill Hamer May 04, 2012 $4.99 118677 words Sample 20%
Sarah Morton hopes discovering the truth about the 1859 shipwreck of the Royal Charter will silence the demons of her past. But, tormented by visions and threats on her life, Sarah fears the ship may claim her as its final victim. Set along the dramatic and dangerous Anglesey coastline, The Charter, is a story of greed and forgiveness -- when the treasures of the past evoke the crimes of today.
The Median by Nicholas House The Median by Nicholas House May 04, 2012 $0.99 30218 words Sample 20%
Richard Weignright is a Median. A living bridge between our world and that of the dead. Sworn to guard and protect the boundary between worlds he patrols nightly, placing lost souls to rest and banishing malevolent wraiths. But now a force long forgotten threatens the fine balance kept by the Medians and Richard is forced to confront his own torments and buried secrets to preserve all he has ever.
Ultimate Death of a Nation by Alan Starforth Ultimate Death of a Nation by Alan Starforth May 04, 2012 $4.68 90763 words Sample 20%
After a long career serving his country Miles Arnold of the Miami Drug Enforcement Agency finds he needs to use the skills gained while in the United States Marine Corps. Brought into the world of lies, deceit, and murder he once again comes up against the sadistic leader of the Merira drug cartel of Venezuela and finds himself determined to bring his criminal empire down around him.
The Circus by Solstice Publishing The Circus by Solstice Publishing May 04, 2012 $2.99 69436 words Sample 20%
Mystery and suspense in the 1950’s The story begins in a small, Western Pennsylvania coal mining town in the mid 1950’s, seemingly far removed from where it concludes in a raging firestorm in Southern California. A constant flow of action and quirky individuals such as a ruthless circus clown and a beguiling, dwarf detective complicate the story.
The Berlin Warning by Nicholas Guild The Berlin Warning by Nicholas Guild May 04, 2012 $4.95 145856 words Sample 20%
“What we need is an American.” That was the word from British Military Intelligence. It was October 27, 1941, and Hitler was victorious from Calais to the outskirts of Moscow. Only Britain held out against him, fighting alone, stretched to the limit. Her one hope of survival was that the United States would enter the war, and the Germans were hell-bent to prevent that.