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Fallout by Kevin J Anderson Fallout by Kevin J Anderson Dec. 15, 2010 $4.99 82753 words Sample 20%
Only the Nebula-nominated collaboration of Kevin J. Anderson and Doug Beason could masterfully blend hard-as-nails high technology with hard-driving intrigue to deliver such an explosive thriller. FBI Special Agent Craig Kreident—the unforgettable hero from Virtual Destruction—returns in this breathtaking tour de force of terrorism, cutting-edge technology, and raw emotional power.
Jean Jacque-Louie and the Secret Society of Lost Souls by Clive Carr Jean Jacque-Louie and the Secret Society of Lost Souls by Clive Carr Dec. 15, 2010 $2.99 31045 words Sample 50%
Hated by everyone due to his involvement in the suicide of his girlfriend, Jacque lives the life of a social pariah. That is until he is unexpectedly invited to join a very exclusive club... This book is a dark tale of one man struggle with his own self loathing.
Say Goodbye by Robert Capko Say Goodbye by Robert Capko Dec. 14, 2010 $2.99 80879 words Sample 25%
Air Force pararescueman John Paxton is commanded to lead a team on a dangerous mission—supposedly to rescue the pilot of a stealth fighter. Yet, nothing is as it seems. As the mission goes from bad to worse, Paxton uncovers a deadly plot that threatens National Security. But to fight this enemy, he must also risk the lives of the people he loves the most
Conflict of Values by Robert Tell Conflict of Values by Robert Tell Dec. 14, 2010 Free! 2992 words Read a sample
When six year old Isaiah Washington is seriously injured, the doctors say he needs blood to save his life. "Not so," say his parents. They believe that God will save Isaiah and that a blood transfusion will interfere with God's will. While they argue, the boy is dying.
Number 25 by Robert Tell Number 25 by Robert Tell Dec. 14, 2010 $0.99 1922 words Sample 33%
When a hospital executive gets a scary phone call, he is shocked to learn the caller's identity. Hospitals attract all sorts of flotsam and jetsam along with the pearls and stars. Mixed in with the medical magicians and do-gooders, are the disgruntled employees, sexually obsessive psychiatric outpatients, all kinds of broken hearts and bewildered psyches. What is the caller's story?
With A Vengeance by Marcus Wynne With A Vengeance by Marcus Wynne Dec. 13, 2010 $3.99 108677 words Sample 20%
Marcus Wynne is back…WITH A VENGEANCE. The best-selling author of NO OTHER OPTION, WARRIOR IN THE SHADOWS, and BROTHERS IN ARMS returns with his first novel in six years. Hunter James, a Federal Air Marshal scarred by his close quarters battle preventing the first domestic hijacking since 9/11, takes us on an insider's journey through the world of aviation security and counter-terrorism.
Five Second Fantasies by Scott William Carter Five Second Fantasies by Scott William Carter Dec. 13, 2010 $0.99 5524 words Sample 20%
For five seconds one winter morning, while driving to work on Portland's icy roads, Gregory Long lost his mind. He lost it for five seconds and got it back. In between, he also lost his family. This riveting tale is about him finding out why. SCOTT WILLIAM CARTER's first novel was hailed by Publishers Weekly as a "touching and impressive debut."
The Ice Cream Giant by Robert Tell The Ice Cream Giant by Robert Tell Dec. 13, 2010 Free! 3493 words Read a sample
Things are often not as they appear and neither are people. Think about it. You believe you know someone and, suddenly, you don’t recognize him or her. Even your wife or husband…even your kids or parents…it doesn’t matter. The more intimate the relationship, the bigger the surprise.
The Friday House by D K Gaston The Friday House by D K Gaston Dec. 13, 2010 $1.00 153369 words Sample 5%
Six months ago, FBI Special Agent Jamaica Kurtz was shot in the head... She survived her attack... But it came at a cost... She can see the dead... And the dead can see her.
Front Row Seats by Scott William Carter Front Row Seats by Scott William Carter Dec. 13, 2010 $0.99 4118 words Sample 50%
A harrowing tale of a Minnesota widower caught in the grips of an overwhelming grief, who takes to the cinema to remember his deceased wife and gets far more than he expected. SCOTT WILLIAM CARTER's first novel, The Last Great Getaway of the Water Balloon Boys, was hailed by Publishers Weekly as a "touching and impressive debut."
The Replacement Phenomenon by Will Thurston The Replacement Phenomenon by Will Thurston Dec. 13, 2010 $0.99 102214 words Sample 50%
“I WISH I COULD TURN BACK TIME!” Jake screamed, wishing he could go back and save his wife and two young sons. Jake’s pained yell into the night sky changed something. Jake awoke the next day to find time moving backwards a day at a time. He now had the chance to save his family, and in doing so he uncovers and vows to destroy a sinister chain of criminal activity in his home town.
Star Chamber Brotherhood by Preston Fleming Star Chamber Brotherhood by Preston Fleming Dec. 13, 2010 $2.99 87235 words Sample 20%
The second book in the Kamas Trilogy, STAR CHAMBER BROTHERHOOD begins five years after the Kamas revolt. A Kamas survivor who returns to Boston is ordered by the prisoners’ covert Star Committee to kill the commandant who crushed the revolt. Star Chamber Brotherhood offers unforgettable characters, rapidly mounting suspense and a richly imagined vision of an America gone terribly wrong.
Lady in Peril - Men Blunder, Women Suffer by Calvin Bowden Lady in Peril - Men Blunder, Women Suffer by Calvin Bowden Dec. 13, 2010 $4.99 142981 words Sample 20%
Still struggling with emotional problems resulting from being kidnapped and brutally assaulted the previous year, beautiful Helen Kipling learns the killer/rapist has escaped custody and is on his way to her ranch home to kill her, his only surviving victim. More male officers die trying to save her, convincing her she will die unless she takes drastic steps to stop him herself.
Martha's Vineyard by Neil Griffin Martha's Vineyard by Neil Griffin Dec. 13, 2010 $2.99 101699 words Sample 20%
English teacher Bob Hazzard’s only real friends are Sally, his foul-mouthed colleague from Fletcherford Community College’s English Department and the eccentrics who attend his Writers’ Group. The surprise discovery of a deceased aunt sends Bob on a pilgrimage from the safety of his dull life in Northern England to the exotic Greek home, vineyard and mysterious past of the estranged Martha.
Room of Dark Secrets by Michael Cole Room of Dark Secrets by Michael Cole Dec. 12, 2010 $4.99 59347 words Sample 20%
A search for an ancient handwritten manuscript catapults two diverse men into an abyss from which there may be no return.
Forty Days at Kamas by Preston Fleming Forty Days at Kamas by Preston Fleming Dec. 12, 2010 $2.99 123459 words Sample 20%
Inspired by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn’s account of a Soviet labor camp revolt in Gulag Archipelago, Volume III, the story for FORTY DAYS AT KAMAS follows prisoners and security officials at a corrective labor camp in Kamas, Utah, where inmates seize control during the summer of 2024. It offers a stirring portrait of a man facing an agonizing choice between a hero's death and a coward's freedom.
False World by J J Dare False World by J J Dare Dec. 11, 2010 $6.99 60188 words Sample 15%
This is the much anticipated sequel to False Positive, the riveting tale of former mercenary and soldier who finds everything he believed about his own life to be a lie. In False World, Joe Daniels confronts face-to-face those who robbed him of his career, his life and his wife.
False Positive by J J Dare False Positive by J J Dare Dec. 11, 2010 $6.99 52086 words Sample 15%
Joe Daniels tried for years to put his military, special op, mercenary past behind him. He married a beautiful woman and settled into a mundane job as a police detective. Then everything came crashing down around him. A terrible accident that nearly claimed his wife's life not only opened the door to his past, but forced him to recognize all of his perceptions of the world around him were wrong
Mad Maxine by Belinda Kroll Mad Maxine by Belinda Kroll Dec. 10, 2010 $0.99 2197 words Sample 50%
This is a story of girl meets boy. The girl, Maxine-called-Max, never thought she would find love before she died. The boy, Phil-her-husband, never thought he would get a girl like Max to look at him. This is not a love story. That story is over before this one begins. This is a story of fixation.
No Refuge by Warren Williams No Refuge by Warren Williams Dec. 10, 2010 $0.99 118105 words Sample 20%
Oklahoma wildlife photographer Jim Cutter had nothing more in mind than making a decent image of a hungry coyote. Instead, a different kind of predator, a hired killer, appeared in his viewfinder and a cold-blooded murder was captured in startling color on a digital memory card. In that fraction of a second, the photographer became the prey.
Suspicion by Karen Lewis Suspicion by Karen Lewis Dec. 10, 2010 $3.99 21540 words Sample 20%
When Lacey Grant meets Denman, a handsome soldier, there's an instant connection between them. Their time together, however, is all too brief. Denman is soon posted overseas on a dangerous mission to Afghanistan. They marry before he leaves. Then the mother of Denman's first wife shows up and claims he murdered her daughter.
All Expenses Paid by Jeffery Scott Sims All Expenses Paid by Jeffery Scott Sims Dec. 10, 2010 $4.99 31800 words Sample 20%
Martin Cravitt thought it a fantastic deal: an all expenses paid vacation to a seaside resort, offered to him out of the blue. Fine accommodations, the best food, new companions; too good to be true? The resort was strange, oddly isolated, old and a bit run down. There were only two other guests in that big place, winners of the same offer Martin received . . .
la fin du monde by chot lahcene la fin du monde by chot lahcene Dec. 10, 2010 $10.00 23998 words Sample 20%
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Mary's Little Lamb by Severin Rossetti Mary's Little Lamb by Severin Rossetti Dec. 10, 2010 $1.99 123642 words Sample 20%
When David and Mary divorce one of them takes paranoia as part of the settlement, the other a calm resignation, without it ever being clear who is blessed and who is damned. But there are others affected by the divorce, for Mary has other little lambs... which one is stalking her, turning her dream of a happy life into nightmare?
Brittle Shadows by Vicki Tyley Brittle Shadows by Vicki Tyley Dec. 09, 2010 $3.99 73158 words Sample 20%
When Tanya Clark is confronted with her fiancé's naked corpse hanging from a wardrobe rail, her life is torn apart. Two months later, she drowns her sorrows in a lethal cocktail of alcohol and drugs. In a desperate bid to uncover the truth, a grieving Jemma Dalton puts her own life at risk and starts to probe the shadows of her sister's life. But shadows, like bones, grow brittle with age...
The Vulcan Precept by Guy Nair The Vulcan Precept by Guy Nair Dec. 09, 2010 $2.99 83682 words Sample 15%
When a chaste democracy is raped, it is rookie CIA agent, Jenny Peters,who is called upon to pry secrets that threaten national security. But patriotism, like sex, is a powerful drug that can be profoundly fulfilling or painfully delusional. Little does she know that she has become the target of a monster born of righteous indignation. A patriotic moth's wings are singed by the very flame ....
Curtains by Scott Nicholson Curtains by Scott Nicholson Dec. 09, 2010 $0.99 49495 words Sample 10%
Eleven tales of crime, misdemeanors, killers, and cold-hearted lovers from bestselling author Scott Nicholson. Includes award winner "Dog Person" as well as "Watermelon," "Dead Air," and other stories collected from Cemetery Dance, Crimewave, and other publications. Includes bonus stories from J.A. Konrath and Simon Wood.
Impending Danger by Jeanette Cooper Impending Danger by Jeanette Cooper Dec. 09, 2010 $0.99 131720 words
Gabrielle Hampshire falls in love with Jonathan Briercliff, her rescuer, after her aunt’s killers try to kill her. A nun, torn between her vows and secularism, fights a losing battle with passions drawing her and Jonathan together. Then his horrible deceit surrounding her father’s death, tears them apart—until he is falsely imprisoned, and she faces the worst nightmare decision of her life.
Dragonslayers: Mind Games by K. Rowe Dragonslayers: Mind Games by K. Rowe Dec. 08, 2010 $4.99 191725 words Sample 30%
The thrilling sequel to Project: Dragonslayers, it continues the saga of the unlikely Special Forces team thrown headfirst into the world of counterterrorism. Battling foes seen and unseen, they use technological advances to gain the upper hand against their enemies.
The Devil You Know (A Nick Kismet Adventure) by Sean Ellis The Devil You Know (A Nick Kismet Adventure) by Sean Ellis Dec. 07, 2010 $0.99 33433 words Sample 10%
Nick Kismet, the unstoppable hero of The Shroud of Heaven returns in a novella-length thriller. Kismet's hunt for the shadowy Prometheus group turns a corner when he receives an invitation to meet a mysterious informant. But instead of answers, he finds a beautiful reporter, hunted by vicious kidnappers and a fallen priest wielding the unholy power of the Judas Rope. Includes Bonus material!
All You Despise by Tom Piccirilli All You Despise by Tom Piccirilli Dec. 07, 2010 $0.99 17068 words Sample 20%
In All You Despise, Piccirilli’s characteristically lean prose grimly illustrates the high price of redemption and the violent limits of brotherly love. When a nameless man awakens to find his blood-spattered brother passed out in his trailer it sets off a chain of painful, hard-hitting events that tests family loyalty and shows the savage impact of a father’s dark legacy.
Ghostkiller by Steven Savile Ghostkiller by Steven Savile Dec. 07, 2010 Free! 7155 words Read a sample
Noah Larkin is a damaged man. He isn't a hero in the traditional sense. He doesn't do the right thing. He gets into trouble because he lets his heart lead him there, but when your back's against the wall he's the best friend you could ever have. Just ask Margot. This is a self-inclusive short ripped from the pages of GOLD, follow up to SILVER, a thriller unmatched coming summer/fall 2011.
The Mastermind by John Fitch The Mastermind by John Fitch Dec. 07, 2010 $0.99 11532 words Sample 10%
A company wants to buy land in a small town for its newest superstore; unfortunately for the company, the property owners thwart their efforts. That is until it calls in an assassin that knows how to deal with such troublemakers. He nearly completes his contract -- but when two teens realize what's going on, it makes them wonder who they can trust.
Self Conclusions by R.J. Hamilton Self Conclusions by R.J. Hamilton Dec. 05, 2010 $2.99 60406 words Sample 20%
Follow Brandon, Brielle, & Bennett as they take you for the ride of your life! With the Society's clutches deep within Bennett, he will stop at nothing to get revenge against Brandon & Brielle. Do they have what it takes to take the Society down? Find out in the third installment to the series!
Nightkill by F. Paul Wilson and Steven Spruill Nightkill by F. Paul Wilson and Steven Spruill Dec. 05, 2010 $2.99 78232 words Sample 20%
Jake Nacht, a hit man with 17 kills, works for the mob on a freelance basis. He's hired to whack a US Senator during a speech at an outdoor rally. But Jake is double-crossed and winds up paralyzed, his spine severed. His long road to healing changes him, but he needs to regain his killing skills to save people he's come to care about. "The slam-bang action is addictive." Publisher's Weekly
Nightkill by F. Paul Wilson Nightkill by F. Paul Wilson Dec. 05, 2010 $2.99 78232 words Sample 20%
Jake Nacht, a hit man with 17 kills, works for the mob on a freelance basis. He's hired to whack a US Senator during a speech at an outdoor rally. But Jake is double-crossed and winds up paralyzed, his spine severed. His long road to healing changes him, but he needs to regain his killing skills to save people he's come to care about. "The slam-bang action is addictive." Publisher's Weekly
Lama by M.T. Shivers Lama by M.T. Shivers Dec. 04, 2010 $6.99 108967 words Sample 10%
A seemingly innocent trip to the coast turns to one of absolute terror for Reyes and Terri when their car suddenly dies on a remote mountain road. Finding help in a small nearby community is easy, but getting away is not. Even more horrifying is the discovery of the old abandoned mental asylum and the possibility of Reyes and Terri becoming permanent residents of the facility.
Crystal Coffin by R. L. Tyler Crystal Coffin by R. L. Tyler Dec. 03, 2010 $6.99 70279 words Sample 30%
When the Japanese mafia abducts North Korea's embalmed "Eternal Leader" as ransom for the return of a kidnapped girl, North Korea refuses to trade and threatens to attack Japan. Secret agents Vince and Cat rush to North Korea to rescue the girl, but a betrayal leads them into a trap. The world teeters on the edge of war, and the fate of one girl and a dead Communist leader will tip the scale.
Chances Are by Laura Shinn Chances Are by Laura Shinn Dec. 02, 2010 $1.99 18498 words Sample 20%
Katie and her son, Byron, are weeks away from moving on to their next destination while running away. Sheriff Trent Stiller is instantly taken with the beautiful and intelligent waitress in Little, Texas, and convinces her to give them a chance. Will he still feel the same way when he discovers what she did to her ex-husband and why she and Byron are on the run?
After the Snowfall by Bryan Alaspa After the Snowfall by Bryan Alaspa Dec. 02, 2010 $0.99 49955 words Sample 4%
The town of Darrick, Illinois, is buried in snow, bringing it to a standstill. The next morning, as the residents try to dig themselves out, a strange thing is seen on the horizon. Three men, dressed in black, walk down the center of the only road in and out of town. Why do they instill fear in all who see them? What are their intentions? Who can help, when the world is buried in feet of snow?
Digger's Bones by Paul Mansfield Keefe Digger's Bones by Paul Mansfield Keefe Dec. 01, 2010 $2.99 79070 words Sample 20%
Archaeologist Angie Cooper's colleague and friend, Tarek "Digger" Rashid, is murdered in front of her. But not before giving her cryptic photographic clues to a hidden tomb and the two thousand year old bones within. Caught in a web of lies, deceit, and betrayal, Angie works to unravel the secret of Digger's bones.
Sex, Lies, and Soybeans by Rick Goeld Sex, Lies, and Soybeans by Rick Goeld Dec. 01, 2010 $6.99 48786 words Sample 30%
The story takes place in a dystopian near-future where the Soy Industry has become the world's most powerful food consortium. When a beautiful Senator blocks soy-industry-sponsored legislation, lobbyists decide to twist a few arms—or worse—to change her mind. Sex, Lies, and Soybeans is a sexy techno-romp with timely messages about the dangers of genetically engineered foods.
Striking Down Scoundrels by Jerry D Harrison Striking Down Scoundrels by Jerry D Harrison Dec. 01, 2010 $4.99 81530 words Sample 20%
A story of fraud, anger, action, murder, kindness, and God's grace featuring four old men who for different purposes travel throughout the USA. The oldest man murders corporate scoundrels who have wiped out the retirement funds of a lady friend. The younger three men, unaware of their older friend's activity, enjoy scenery, sites, and golf while encouraging their old buddy to accept God's grace.
Colder by Alexander Bryant Colder by Alexander Bryant Nov. 30, 2010 $9.99 85615 words Sample 15%
What do you do if the Great Old Ones you don't believe in keep harassing you? And then the FBI gets involved? Talitha, a scientist, is a member of the Tamelins, a line connected to a Great Old One named Ithaqua through Outer God Nyarlathotep. She must reconcile her empiric view of the world with her genetically-altered, ancient Family, the Feds, True Humans and the Enemy: followers of Cthulhu.
Scars: An Amazing End-Times Prophecy Novel ~ Top Rated ~ Thriller Christian Fiction ~ Compare to Left Behind by Patience Prence Scars: An Amazing End-Times Prophecy Novel ~ Top Rated ~ Thriller Christian Fiction ~ Compare to Left Behind by Patience Prence Nov. 30, 2010 $3.99 52750 words Sample 20%
Revelation comes to life in this adrenaline-fueled thriller weaved with End Times prophecy. A heart-wrenching story of a young girl set during the Tribulation, Scars chronicles the beginning of the End of the World, as earth-shattering events lead up to the Apocalypse as foretold in the Bible. Discover possible answers to questions such as, "Who is the Antichrist and The False Prophet?"
Chattahoochee by J. Randolph Cooper Chattahoochee by J. Randolph Cooper Nov. 30, 2010 $5.99 45129 words Sample 5%
Craig Dvorak, is in serious trouble. He’s a burned out homicide detective with more problems than answers and he’s on the verge of a major meltdown. His personal life is in shambles. His professional life is one drink away from extinction and he’s in charge of a homicide investigation that is closer to blowing up in his face than it is being solved.
Mea Culpa: Guilt by Marta M. Sprout Mea Culpa: Guilt by Marta M. Sprout Nov. 29, 2010 $2.99 14943 words Sample 20%
George had given up on life a long time ago until the kindness of a hot cup of coffee confronts him with a choice he never saw coming – the opportunity for a second chance. SHORT NOVELS FOR BUSY PEOPLE, VOL. 2
Chupacabra: A Novella by Dallas Tanner Chupacabra: A Novella by Dallas Tanner Nov. 29, 2010 Free! 29346 words Read a sample
There are those who believe that a creature as small as a young child, but as deadly for its size as any on earth, has been depicted in the ancient art of the Mayans. There are others who say that it was spawned through genetic engineering, or eluded capture when its space ship crashed to earth. Whatever it is, or however it got here, the Goatsucker stalks the livestock of an East Texas town...
Darkness in the Light by Jacob M. Drake Darkness in the Light by Jacob M. Drake Nov. 29, 2010 $4.99 140528 words Sample 30%
Nic Draca wakes in a puddle in an alley, a tattoo etched on his face. Worst of all he finds he now has a taste for blood - human blood. As he discovers what happened to make him this way he finds himself becoming entrenched in a world of darkness he never knew existed. Both vampires and werewolves are real in the world he thought he knew. Where does he fit in? Second in the Forever Darkness Series
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.