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Swept to Hell: A Novel of the Civil War Era by Jason Ward Swept to Hell: A Novel of the Civil War Era by Jason Ward April 21, 2012 $0.99 31744 words Sample 10%
A year after the devastation of Gettysburg, the Union remains in peril, Confederate offensives and Peace Democrats seeking to oust a beleaguered Lincoln from the presidency. But with the fall of Atlanta and sweeping Yankee victories in the Shenandoah Valley, the momentum of the Civil War rapidly shifts to favor the North. The perspective of the conflict's final nine months changes from high-rank
A Child Out Of Alcatraz by Tara Ison A Child Out Of Alcatraz by Tara Ison April 21, 2012 $2.99 77939 words Sample 10%
“Searingly original, brutal, unique. Tara Ison is unquestionably an important new voice in American fiction.” —Carolyn See, author of The Handyman “A fascinating and wonderfully evocative first novel about life on Alcatraz – seen through the eyes of a little girl growing up on the Rock in the 1950s. A compelling story, richly evoking a time and place.” —Kirkus Reviews
Blood Feud (Short Story) by Lucas Nicolato Blood Feud (Short Story) by Lucas Nicolato April 21, 2012 $0.99 5803 words Sample 40%
In this short story the ancient Tale of The Bloodthirsty Brothers is examined by a modern commentator who uncovers in the mystery of Lord Aelfric's murder not only a prototype of the detective fiction but also an unusual rendering of Christian Eschatology.
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.
The Jaguar Warrior (Pre-Aztec Series, Book 3) by Zoe Saadia The Jaguar Warrior (Pre-Aztec Series, Book 3) by Zoe Saadia April 21, 2012 $3.99 50355 words Sample 20%
The growing Aztec capital is unhappy under the stern rule of their Tepanec overlords. Having tried every political trick, Acamapichtli, the wise and vigorous ruler of the Aztecs, is about to seek an unusual solution. When the delegation of the Tepanec elite warriors comes to the island in order to enlist Aztec warriors, he sees his chance, unleashing a series of adventures for out Tepanec heroes.
Roses for Cassandra by Anna Moseley Roses for Cassandra by Anna Moseley April 20, 2012 Free! 2661 words Sample 30%
This is the small, but pleasant tale of how the theater brought together two lovers: a dancer and a stagehand.
The Devil's Grandson by Marc Schaeffer The Devil's Grandson by Marc Schaeffer April 20, 2012 $14.99 126751 words Sample 5%
Like "Pillars of the Earth," the novel weaves factual material into a good story. The early life of William Marshal, England's greatest knight, is told with fierce vividness. The writing veers from gritty to tender. Marshal's mission seems impossible – to navigate the ferocious world of the Plantagenets in their family fights and in their battles with France and with the church.
Providence, VA by Michael Abraham Providence, VA by Michael Abraham April 20, 2012 $6.95 132307 words Sample 20%
Providence, VA is a novel of inner strength found in adversity, where an emerging adult faces harsh realities and finds life, love, and respect in a challenging situation.
Stonechild's Enigma by Jim Burk Stonechild's Enigma by Jim Burk April 20, 2012 $3.99 131352 words Sample 15%
Stonechild's Enigma is the third novel in a series of seven. With a background in trapping and wilderness survival along with a gift in languages, Russell qualifies as a regimental scout. This novel has Russell helping his regiment prepare for the coming German attack during the months of phoney war and finally retreating before the Nazi onslaught.
Priestess of the Aegean: Book Three--The Elixir of Life by Katarina Soul Priestess of the Aegean: Book Three--The Elixir of Life by Katarina Soul April 20, 2012 $7.77 99906 words Sample 15%
When erotic love, herbal medicine, and divination converge on the Aegean isle of Delos in 500 B.C., will the collective magic of five Alchemists: Fortuna, Demetrius, Ahmed, Angelos, & Phoebe, triumph over King Xerxes in his heinous attempt to squash Greek democracy? Can Ahmed locate Stavros' Sacred Text in time to concoct the secret Elixir of Life needed in their race against time?
The Unquiet Land by Ron Duffy The Unquiet Land by Ron Duffy April 19, 2012 $4.50 105385 words Sample 20%
The newly ordained Father Padraig returns to his home village of Corrymore as its new priest. The mission he has set himself in addition to his parochial duties is to save the souls" of the proud, pagan fisherman Finn MacLir and his daughter Caitlin by converting them to Christianity...
Emily's Destiny by Allan Pritt Emily's Destiny by Allan Pritt April 19, 2012 $2.99 54926 words Sample 20%
Set in Cumberland (now part of Cumbria), shortly before the start of the Second World War, Emily’s Destiny moves from industrial Workington to picturesque Keswick in the heart of the English Lake District.
Rules for Engagements by Laura Briggs Rules for Engagements by Laura Briggs April 19, 2012 $2.99 67731 words Sample 20%
How much trouble can one little book on matters of the heart cause? The answer: PLENTY! True, Flora only wishes to earn a living as she pens the anonymous guide to winning a man’s heart. And her plan seems to work as copies fly off the shelves of London bookstores. But Flora’s heart is the one in danger when she must apply her own advice to save a friend from a fortune hunter.
Sub Rosa America: Indian Country, Book III by Elana Freeland Sub Rosa America: Indian Country, Book III by Elana Freeland April 19, 2012 $4.99 107533 words Sample 20%
The Sixties pilgrims enter Arizona Indian Country guided by KRMA radio broadcasts and a stream of quantum encounters. Thomas’ father Laurence continues his European quest for the soul he’s lost, his brother Hiram continues selling his soul to AT&T and LUCIFER, and Dr. Greenbaum and his Magician contemplate what the simultaneous incarnations of Saint Germain and Vitzliputzli bode.
The Quadrant: At the Mother of Waters by Kimberly Raikes The Quadrant: At the Mother of Waters by Kimberly Raikes April 19, 2012 $2.99 150933 words Sample 20%
First in a 3-volume narrative journey set in 19th century New England and on the high seas. Against the backdrop of conflicting traditions and beliefs, this shared account traces the unveiling merger of three unlike mariners—a Maine sea captain, a ship’s doctor, and a Welsh gypsy seaman—whose journey ultimately unites their lives and cultures, even as it divides their families and communities.
PRYCKLE by Ian Bussell PRYCKLE by Ian Bussell April 19, 2012 $4.99 137262 words Sample 15%
A history of murder and malevolence. In 1685, Jacob Thorne used occult powers to save his family from the brutality of the English King, James II's troops. Unwittingly, he unleashed a monstrosity which plagued the area for centuries. In 2011, Thorne's restless spirit finds allies in two mediums. Together, can they defeat the creature and restore peace and normailty?
The Final Alchemy by John Wilson The Final Alchemy by John Wilson April 19, 2012 $5.99 96398 words Sample 10%
A novel of intrigue, ambition and betrayal in Tudor England and on the shores of Hudson Bay.
Flashman and the War Between the States by Barry Tighe Flashman and the War Between the States by Barry Tighe April 19, 2012 $9.99 122290 words Sample 20%
What was Flashman's role in The War Between the American States? Much more than he wanted, you may be sure. Flashy's genius for finding trouble (and ability to weasel right out again)asserts itself from the word go. In the first part of his civil war memoirs, Flashy finds himself in the middle of the fight for the far western states before going east to find yet more trouble, as only he can.
Silence And Tears by Joanne Benford Silence And Tears by Joanne Benford April 19, 2012 $3.99 134396 words Sample 10%
During the summer of 1831, in a market town in North East England. George Neilsen, a handsome young innkeeper, is longing for a way out of his humdrum world. He meets the enigmatic Sir Bernard and his beautiful wife, Julia. Next day, he tells Mary Charlton, his childhood sweetheart, of his encounter. What follows is a tale of adventure, doubts and truths, secrets and lies, silence and tears.
This Wicked Man by Kate Harper This Wicked Man by Kate Harper April 19, 2012 $0.99 66985 words Sample 20%
Meg Holstock cannot think of anybody less suitable than herself to take care of a young child, yet she becomes responsible for her orphaned nephew anyway. Thrust into the wilds of Surrey - and the charms of a rundown cottage - she believes life will be singularly dull. But that is before she meets her neighbor, a sinfully wicked viscount whose reputation for seduction is legendary...
The Conflict by Bluebird Bliss The Conflict by Bluebird Bliss April 19, 2012 Free! 641 words Read a sample
Short story dedicated to my Father who served in World War 2 and how it broke his spirit.
The War Horn by J. Tobias Buller The War Horn by J. Tobias Buller April 18, 2012 $2.99 30137 words Sample 20%
The son of a Norman lord, John must risk everything when the unthinkable happens. Disaster can only be averted if John embarks on a quest for the mythical Holy Grail. The stakes are high as he races against hope to defeat the monstrous Lord Gair, but the real enemy isn't Lord Gair: it's himself. And to defeat Lord Gair, John must learn the true price of freedom.
Provenance by Ronald Florence Provenance by Ronald Florence April 18, 2012 $3.99 100896 words Sample 20%
Words Matter. Provenance is a novel about two ancient books that link the lives of ordinary people across centuries and continents. The locales and the books are real. The story is a mystery and an unforgettable tale of love, passion, yearning, and trust.
The Woman Who Loved Horses by Don Walters The Woman Who Loved Horses by Don Walters April 18, 2012 $2.99 67090 words Sample 15%
Set in Kentucky during the Great Depression and early years of World War II, "The Woman Who Loved Horses" is an historical fiction depicting a young woman determined to succeed in the man's world of thoroughbred racing and a thoroughbred who helps her discover more heartfelt values.
THE LAST TRUE ARYAN by David Jay Ramsden THE LAST TRUE ARYAN by David Jay Ramsden April 18, 2012 $0.99 100281 words Sample 15%
The bunker Berlin 1945; Hitler passes the Reich Scroll to his beloved Joseph Beck, the face behind the Hitler Youth posters. Beck is given orders to take the Scroll and build the Fourth Reich. With three close guards he escapes Germany and settles in South Africa and begins the task of forming the next fascist regime. Sam Ferris stands in his way. An epic story
Father Thames by Roger Williams Father Thames by Roger Williams April 18, 2012 $3.99 29745 words Sample 20%
Stories from the incoming tide... Entertaining tales from some of the migrants, invaders, royalty and refugees who have crossed the North Sea and come up the River Thames to London. Written in the first person, these 20 short stories are ideal easy reading for tablets and mobiles.
Farrier (Keepers of Kwellevonne Vol. 2) by J. K. Swift Farrier (Keepers of Kwellevonne Vol. 2) by J. K. Swift April 17, 2012 $1.49 10820 words Sample 20%
Deenah's quiet life as an apprentice healer in the small village of Brae's Creek has come to an end. She can never go back. After fleeing through the wilds for days, she finds herself on the outskirts of Tablat, a frontier town full of thieves, murderers, and halfbreeds. Exhausted and hungry, she has no choice but to enter.
Fragment Earth - Identifying Evil by Robert Skyler Fragment Earth - Identifying Evil by Robert Skyler April 17, 2012 $9.99 11255 words Sample 10%
An epic adventure into madness, this series of short stories explores the chains that bind the human spirit to the repetition of survival. History, written by the winner rarely records the events described as they truly took place. Sanitized and simplified is their lesson's loss to protect or condemn us? At the end of World War II, besieged in his bunker, his fantasy crumbling around him...
Steel Queen by Jorgen Flood Steel Queen by Jorgen Flood April 17, 2012 $0.99 15114 words Sample 40%
STEEL QUEEN is the second of five adventure stories dealing with World War II tank warfare. Book one was ARMAGEDDON COMING. We follow two cousins that end up on opposite sides in the war. STEEL QUEEN introduces Tommy Fletcher, a tank commander in France 1940. The story takes him to North Africa in 1942. Book three, STEEL VENGEANCE, takes Tommy Fletcher to Italy in 1944.
Sir Moray: Book 3 of the Knight Bore Arms Arms Series by Ellen Margret Sir Moray: Book 3 of the Knight Bore Arms Arms Series by Ellen Margret April 16, 2012 $6.99 30840 words Sample 20%
Linnet had a choice. Marry an aged knight, complete with castle, or a squire who could give her nothing. She wed the knight but in her dreams she lay in Moray's arms. It didn't take her long to realise Moray had given her the greatest gift of all - love!
Sir Jael: Book 2 of the Knights Bore Arms Series by Ellen Margret Sir Jael: Book 2 of the Knights Bore Arms Series by Ellen Margret April 16, 2012 $6.99 28488 words Sample 20%
Jael doubted Oriana's claim to being nobility. After all, she was a tavern wench who served ale. When he helped rescue her father from a castle dungeon, Jael finally discovered the truth about the woman he had grown to love but, by then, she found it necessary to reject him.
Sir Ralph: Book 1 of the Knight Bore Arms Series by Ellen Margret Sir Ralph: Book 1 of the Knight Bore Arms Series by Ellen Margret April 16, 2012 $6.99 36819 words Sample 20%
Her guardian treated Katherine as a skivvy, although she was a lady of noble birth. In an attempt to be rid of her, he offered Katherine as the prize in a jousting tournament. Ralph intended to win that prize. No other man would have the woman he had always loved.
Le Beau Soleil by Nan Hawthorne Le Beau Soleil by Nan Hawthorne April 16, 2012 $0.99 7840 words
A rivverboat gambler seeks the assistance of a confidential agent to find out who is spreading damaging rumors about him.
Charm Speaker by Teresa Hubley Charm Speaker by Teresa Hubley April 16, 2012 $1.99 67949 words Sample 15%
Siblings Sophia and Sergei are about to approach the sinister Black Vole Road where the mysterious Grudzori await, ready to kidnap one of them and open the door to a world where demons and shape shifters threaten. Their ambitious lawyer's plots to seize their estate seem trivial, compared to the dangers of a perilous rescue mission, but can still bring calamity.
Upside Down Heart by Joe Harwell Upside Down Heart by Joe Harwell April 16, 2012 $0.99 130957 words Sample 20%
This is the second book of The Indian Rock Vampire series which follows Michelle Sands and the sisterhood of The Upside Down Heart Society as they continue using the power inherited from ancient Vampire Glome. Religious and political leaders and the powerful group L’ordre de l’Aigle are determined to possess their power or destroy them.
Kamer 253 by Anaïd Haen Kamer 253 by Anaïd Haen April 16, 2012 $1.99 10155 words Sample 20%
In de jaren twintig verdween een wereldberoemde auteur elf dagen van de aardbodem. De hotelmanager is de enige die weet wat ze in die tijd heeft gedaan ...
Muddy Waters by T. Lee Harris Muddy Waters by T. Lee Harris April 15, 2012 $0.99 3557 words Sample 20%
Étaín ingen Diarmata's forays into the countryside to gather ingredients for medicine often uncover more than herbs. When she encounters an injured Danish warrior, she does the unthinkable: she takes him home. The people of Clonbur are outraged.
The Rustlers of Hideout Canyon by Kendra Gale The Rustlers of Hideout Canyon by Kendra Gale April 15, 2012 $2.99 52024 words Sample 20%
Growing up on the run from the law with the infamous Drake Whitney, Adelaide always dreamed of a real home. She finally found it, but an old enemy stands in her way. As far as Kate Dover is concerned, Adelaide ruined her life. She’s determined to return the favor, and she’s fallen in with some dangerous men to help her exact her revenge, and they don’t care who gets hurt along the way.
Cleopatra III by Nicoline Smits Cleopatra III by Nicoline Smits April 15, 2012 $1.99 91680 words Sample 20%
Cleopatra III is a less well-known ancestor of Cleopatra VII, but even more fascinating. She married her uncle, who was married to her mother, his sister, in a sibling marriage. Cleopatra III strove to become queen of Egypt in her own right and to keep her kingdom out of the claws of Rome. Did she do so out of idealism or selfishness? Find out in this work of historical fiction.
The Search For Drake Whitney by Kendra Gale The Search For Drake Whitney by Kendra Gale April 15, 2012 $2.99 53704 words Sample 20%
Adelaide can hold her own in a world dominated by men. Orphaned as a baby and cared for by famous outlaw Drake Whitney, Adelaide learned early how to survive in wild country. When Drake disappears, Adelaide will do whatever it takes to find the only family she has even known. The search is going to take all the skills Drake taught her, and a few Adelaide learned on her own.
The Young Jaguar (Pre-Aztec Series, Book 2) by Zoe Saadia The Young Jaguar (Pre-Aztec Series, Book 2) by Zoe Saadia April 15, 2012 $3.99 64212 words Sample 20%
The Tepanec Capital is in turmoil, with the old Emperor dead and his heirs struggling for succession. Caught in the maelstrom, Tecpatl is trying to obey the old Emperor’s edicts, while Sakuna is doing her best to resist the forces that are threatening to unbalance the Great Empire, from tearing her family apart.
Theodora of Constantinople by Elizabeth Elson Theodora of Constantinople by Elizabeth Elson April 15, 2012 $4.99 84910 words Sample 10%
This novel, based on the life of Theodora, is set in the back streets of Constantinople and the vibrant court of Emperor Justinian during the waning days of the Roman Empire. Disgraced after performing a lewd act on the Hippodrome stage, Theodora begins a journey that brings her from the depths of despair to the arms of an emperor, but an ancient law forbids their royal marriage.
Resident Nobama by Bradley Meyer Resident Nobama by Bradley Meyer April 15, 2012 $0.99 19854 words Sample 15%
Wherein an articulate, wealthy and well informed private citizen suddenly surges to prominence upon announcing his candidacy for the Presidency of the United States. This 20,000 word fictional work is a 2 day interview of the dark horse by an attractive veteran journalist. The fact that they are both single adds a subplot to this wry examination of the state of the U.S. union.
Sweet Water From the Rock by T. Lee Harris Sweet Water From the Rock by T. Lee Harris April 15, 2012 $0.99 4836 words Sample 20%
Winter has finally loosened its grip on Clonbur. The fever that plagued the townsfolk is breaking, too, leaving the healer, Étaín ingen Diarmata, low on medicines. When the new Abbess forbids her from gathering much-needed herbs on abbey land, Étaín must venture far afield to replenish her supplies, a journey that takes her directly into the path of an ancient awakening evil.
Angel of Highgate by Vaughn Entwistle Angel of Highgate by Vaughn Entwistle April 15, 2012 $0.99 82469 words Sample 20%
On a misty morning in Highgate Cemetery, Lord Geoffrey Thraxton, a Byronesque rakehell with a reputation as the “wickedest man in London,” encounters a spectral wraith that stirs his morbid fascination with Death and the Hereafter. After surviving a pistol duel, Thraxton insults the attending doctor. It is a mistake he will later regret, for Silas Garrette is a psychopathic chorolrom addict.
Alfred the Great; Viking Invasion by Bruce Corbett Alfred the Great; Viking Invasion by Bruce Corbett April 14, 2012 $3.99 92393 words Sample 30%
When the leader of the Great Army invades Wessex in early winter, he nearly succeeds in Capturing Alfred and destroying the last independent Saxon kingdom in Britain. King Alfred hides in the forest, until he finds a base deep in the fastness of a marsh. Spring finds his men rallying to his banner, and eventually Alfred defeats the Viking king. Britain is saved.
A Noble Regard by Lindsey Brooks A Noble Regard by Lindsey Brooks April 14, 2012 $4.25 93002 words Sample 15%
Lady Helena is impoverished, having lost most of her money and her fiancé because of the behaviour of her uncle. Following his death, she has just enough to survive, but after her former fiancé, Kit, saves her from robbers and it is clear someone is threatening her, it all becomes very complicated, not least because of the love between her and Kit that neither will allow to surface.
Titanic - Letters in the Ocean by Jessica Hassett Titanic - Letters in the Ocean by Jessica Hassett April 14, 2012 $0.99 2037 words Sample 30%
Three strangers, three classes - one fateful night...
The Counterfeit Cavalier, Episode One: The Highwayman Came Riding by Lydia M. Sheridan The Counterfeit Cavalier, Episode One: The Highwayman Came Riding by Lydia M. Sheridan April 13, 2012 $0.99 6833 words Sample 15%
With the Grey Cavalier once more robbing coaches near the village of Oaksley, the populace is up in arms -- with joy. But when the mysterious Mr. Dalrymple arrives to investigate, the nefarious schemes of a certain young lady come crashing down about her ears. The Counterfeit Cavalier is a sweet Regency story presented in serial form. Episode One is 22 pages or 6740 words.
Unsinkable Vampire by Kristin King Unsinkable Vampire by Kristin King April 13, 2012 $2.99 16852 words Sample 15%
Charlotte Covington is leaving her family's ruin behind to embark on the Titanic for a journey to a new life in America. Haunted by losing her father, Charlotte struggles to find love and live in death's shadow. Little does she realize the lives of all on board save one are hanging in the balance of the coming tragedy. Unsinkable Vampire is a 68 page short novel, first in Begotten Bloods Series.