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Lucky Break by Stephen M. DeBock Lucky Break by Stephen M. DeBock April 30, 2012 $2.99 3605 words Sample 20%
A lone surfer adrift in fog on a silent sea faces imminent death from a great white shark.
Sun on the Rocks - All-Girl - The Malibu Case. by Sunbeach Studios (pen name) Sun on the Rocks - All-Girl - The Malibu Case. by Sunbeach Studios (pen name) April 30, 2012 Free! 13057 words Read a sample
'Sun on the Rocks' is an amusing All-Girl leisure Series specializing in the trivial pursuit. The episodes follow the adventures of several attractive women over twenty one years of age, as they seek to become a world-beating synchronised swimming team, 'Sun on the Rocks', led by the incombustible Clarity Nice, a woman of resourceful intuition, and acute observer of the laws of human mischief.
The Justicizer by Bob A. McIlwain The Justicizer by Bob A. McIlwain April 30, 2012 $9.99 98267 words Sample 20%
Lee Mort, a former Special Forces Sergeant who is currently on disability as a result of gunshot wounds received when he was a homicide detective, operates outside the law as well as within it to clear the innocent and bring the guilty to justice. His rescues the kidnapped, solves high profile murders, confronts gangs and hit teams sent after him, and still loves the woman who wants him to retire.
Daisy Weal and the Last Crenian by Robert A.V. Jacobs Daisy Weal and the Last Crenian by Robert A.V. Jacobs April 30, 2012 $1.99 31231 words Sample 20%
Daisy had just celebrated her sixteenth Birthday when the Crenian came to Earth. His race had been wiped out by a genetic shift that had been introduced centuries ago, and instinctively his first act was to attack Daisy, before he realised that her powers were at least equal to his own. He eventually joined forces with her and together they unravel the mystery of his race’s condition.
Last Bridge to Baghdad by Jacques Evans Last Bridge to Baghdad by Jacques Evans April 30, 2012 $2.99 23090 words Sample 20%
During the first Gulf War, an Iraqi army officer named Ahmed Al-Zawiri incurs a lifetime hatred for the United States. In possession of a silencer equipped pistol issued to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, he leaves Iraq and begins a career as a hit man for a drug cartel. After Al-Zawiri threatens the cartel's accountant, he realizes his mistake and returns to Iraq then joins al-Qaeda.
Recovery of Agent M by Jeff Ivanov Recovery of Agent M by Jeff Ivanov April 29, 2012 $0.99 16081 words Sample 15%
Book 1 - Jeff Ivanov Series Sea/Air/Land Commandos – Navy SEALS Covert Operative Jeff Ivanov is working in Colombia for the Special Activities Division, or SAD, utilizing asymmetrical or unconventional tactics. New intel, however, will change everything. He is called to lead his previous team, SEAL Team 7, and brings along two ‘brothers’ from the Colombian Special Forces.
Kauai Spy Games by Jeff Ivanov Kauai Spy Games by Jeff Ivanov April 29, 2012 $2.99 54278 words Sample 15%
The danger under the surface and surrounding unknowing Americans, and the heroes who keep us safe.
From Beyond Reality by V Bertolaccini From Beyond Reality by V Bertolaccini April 29, 2012 $4.95 46375 words Sample 20%
The latest potential blockbuster sci-fi classic by author Victor Bertolaccini. A monster blood red devil-like entity/transcendent, from beyond reality, in a colossal fifteen-mile alien artifact, chases another entity/transcendent into space and time, and crashes into this world. The army and scientists uncover the alien artifact – with the monster blood red devil-like entity/transcendent inside.
The Island by Antonio Dias The Island by Antonio Dias April 29, 2012 $2.99 5165 words Sample 30%
A tragic short story. A father and son are pushed beyond their limits by circumstances. Sailing their small boat offshore in winter, their luck runs out….
La Virada Por La Estela de la Adversidad: El Cuarto Viaje Desafortunado De Cristóbal Colón by Richard Philbrick La Virada Por La Estela de la Adversidad: El Cuarto Viaje Desafortunado De Cristóbal Colón by Richard Philbrick April 29, 2012 $4.99 105868 words Sample 20%
This dual-language book about the calamitous fourth voyage of Christoper Columbus is designed for English-Speakers studying Spanish. The Spanish text is shown in boldface followed immediately by the English translation in italics. One can easily read the book in Spanish as one normally would or quickly check the translation to see how good their comprehension is.
Pool and its Role in Asian Communism by Colin Cotterill Pool and its Role in Asian Communism by Colin Cotterill April 28, 2012 $7.95 71703 words Sample 20%
A funny and moving tale set during the secret war in Laos.
Mattius the Martian Hunter and the Silver Box by Rick Zubrycki Mattius the Martian Hunter and the Silver Box by Rick Zubrycki April 28, 2012 $4.99 88785 words Sample 20%
What would you do if you were the son of the last great Martian Hunter? You'd save the world from the Martians that are robbing children of their souls, that's what. You probably wouldn't do it with a broken down dog, a faded comic book hero, a lumbering ex-con man-child, two intergalactic seniors and a mysterious silver box left to you by your deceased father. Then again, you're not Mattius.
Luke Kaitos and Crystals OZ by JJ Sobrinho Luke Kaitos and Crystals OZ by JJ Sobrinho April 28, 2012 $4.99 20607 words Sample 30%
The extent to which the wormhole you plan to enter. This book invites you to question yourself and everyone around them, tighten thebelts and boarding in this story that will end up with different paradigms.
Luke kaitos e os Cristais de OZ by JJ Sobrinho Luke kaitos e os Cristais de OZ by JJ Sobrinho April 28, 2012 $4.99 21721 words Sample 30%
2012 é o ano do Apocalipse, segundo o calendário Maia, aplicou suas teorias aos tempos atuais, onde eventos cataclísmicos aparecem por todo o planeta Terra.
The Star Files by William Buckel The Star Files by William Buckel April 28, 2012 $0.99 50630 words Sample 20%
Jackie Star returns as the hard hitting detective in this her third adventure. She is inadvertently drawn into a web of murder, mystery, and intrigue when she stops to aid a woman stranded in the desert at night. A dying stranger in the broken down car whispers three numbers into Jackie's ear then passes away. Jackie is hunted for a secret she knows nothing about, her life at stake.
Across The Desperate Miles by Patrick Michael Murphy Across The Desperate Miles by Patrick Michael Murphy April 28, 2012 $3.49 131918 words Sample 25%
Rand and Kera, husband and wife, ordinary people. Their cross-country rescue mission in a Ferrari turns into a survival expedition on foot and horseback. As their country falls into violent anarchy these estranged parents must learn a new way of thinking and living, fight back against hate and brutality, and use every skill born into them to last and save their children.
Star Investigations by William Buckel Star Investigations by William Buckel April 28, 2012 $0.99 54740 words Sample 20%
Jackie Star returns as the hard hitting detective first featured in "A Shooting Star." She's hired by two prostitutes to find the murder of their friend. Who killed Rosie Clark? That's the question Jackie tries to answer as she clashes with the security force of a large research corporation. Jackie's again on the move.
A Shooting Star by William Buckel A Shooting Star by William Buckel April 28, 2012 $0.99 51178 words Sample 20%
No good deed ever goes unpunished is the theme for this book. Colby drives his jeep south to Mexico to compete in the Baja 500 desert classic. While there he saves the life of Selena, an illegal immigrant. In doing so he alienates an American Industrialist who sends assassins to kill them both. They are chased from Mexico along the Pacific coast. Jackie Star P.I. comes to their rescue.
Ambrose, Prince of Wessex; Journey Home. by Bruce Corbett Ambrose, Prince of Wessex; Journey Home. by Bruce Corbett April 28, 2012 $3.99 70001 words Sample 20%
Ambrose and his comrades flee north through Italy, doggedly pursued by Byzantine Admiral Demetrious, whose orders are to kill Ambrose and his companions at all costs. With the pass to Frankland blocked for the winter, they are trapped in northern Italy. Before the friends can escape to France and England, they must face assassins, avalanche, bandits, and savage Viking raiders.
Stone, the man 2 by Rodney Hart Stone, the man 2 by Rodney Hart April 28, 2012 $4.50 40601 words Sample 20%
Buckley stone invites a new crew member along on his second venture to salvage a sunken Spanish ship, but quickly learns it was a big mistake. They salvage a kings ramsum, but things have gone wrong from the beginning, including an attempted piracy, an unforeseen calamity, that changes Buckley's life, a melee with a drug cartel, and an near death melee with a murderer. The story is exciting.
Alfred the Great; King's Revenge by Bruce Corbett Alfred the Great; King's Revenge by Bruce Corbett April 28, 2012 $3.99 69721 words Sample 20%
After seven years of hard-won peace, a Viking army lands in Wessex. With traitors within, and two Viking kings to his north, Alfred the Great nevertheless drives out the invaders, but antagonizes the powerful Viking king just across the Thames River. The West Saxons cross the Thames, take London, and prepare for the battle which will decide the fate of all Britain.
To America and Back by MORDECHAI LANDSBERG To America and Back by MORDECHAI LANDSBERG April 28, 2012 $2.50 89121 words Sample 20%
A bereaved family leaves gloomy Israel after the War of Independence of 1948. Its little son struggles to get back to his native land. In teenage he leaves his parents and brother-in-law, 'enjoying adventures' in a NY peepshow brothel – and in Israel’s parachute troops. He finds out that his aspirations had been too big to be fully realized, but mysteriously continues to hope for the best…
Florida Pines - An Introduction to Lucena Burning by Tres Buffalo Florida Pines - An Introduction to Lucena Burning by Tres Buffalo April 28, 2012 $0.99 14211 words Sample 10%
This short story starts the Lucena's Fire series. Debbie’s childhood ended the day of the wreck. After surviving the accident and living with wild children in the forest, she eventually falls into in an abusive relationship. She tolerates it all until she finds herself suspended by her feet over murky swamp water. As her head is being lowered into the swamp, the transformation to Lucena begins.
Adversity's Wake: The Calamitous Fourth Voyage of Christopher Columbus by Richard Philbrick Adversity's Wake: The Calamitous Fourth Voyage of Christopher Columbus by Richard Philbrick April 28, 2012 $4.99 105872 words Sample 20%
This dual-language book about the calamitous fourth voyage of Christoper Columbus is designed for Spanish-Speakers studying English. English is shown in boldface followed immediately by the Spanish translation in italics. One can easily read the book in English as one normally would or quickly check the translation to see how good their comprehension is.
A Car Ride by Heide Braley A Car Ride by Heide Braley April 28, 2012 $0.99 3121 words Sample 20%
Short story about teenage boys playing hooky to enjoy life a little in Anchorage Alaska, only to wake up in a hospital.
Navinda's Sexcapades by Davina Paris Navinda's Sexcapades by Davina Paris April 27, 2012 $3.99 64114 words
A well written novel which could have been titled 'Escapades of a Holiday Rep.' This is not badly written crude sex but a good story with some description of the main characters lovelife.
Does It Hurt To Die by paul anderson Does It Hurt To Die by paul anderson April 27, 2012 $5.00 106224 words Sample 50%
A terrorist attack on a church in Cape Town kills twenty people. Iannie de Villier’s, a well-known liver transplant surgeon avoids death, but is seriously wounded. Two weeks later while recovering at home Jannie de Villier’s is mysteriously murdered.Sixteen years later his son returns from Australia to discover that his father was involved in helping involved in the murky world of apartheid
Scott Sapphire and the Emerald Orchid by Geoffrey Knight Scott Sapphire and the Emerald Orchid by Geoffrey Knight April 27, 2012 $3.99 41160 words Sample 20%
Meet Scott Sapphire—lover of French champagne, Belgian chocolate and dangerous men. He is suave. He is sexy. He is a man of the world—and a man that the world desperately wants to catch.
Chronicles of Time: Book 1 by J. C. Allen Chronicles of Time: Book 1 by J. C. Allen April 27, 2012 $2.99 64848 words Sample 10%
Imagine… What would you do if you found the key to a time machine? A twelve-year-old girl on her way home from swim practice, did just that. With her family and friends, she must solve riddles and travel back through history to find missing pieces of the time machine in order to save the world in the future. Will they have enough time?
Feed by Mel Robertson Feed by Mel Robertson April 27, 2012 $0.99 59247 words Sample 20%
we only know what they want us to know
Gloria by Michael Brown Gloria by Michael Brown April 27, 2012 $0.99 8517 words Sample 20%
Gloria, was the first fully automated spacecraft ever built. After 1200 years of service, she is starting to fail. She was attacked by pirates, her control module separated from her cargo and body, and flung into uncharted space. She landed on a remote planet, then genetically engineered man and kick started civilization. The crew was rescued but Gloria was not. Her creation continues to grow.
Bedlam Unleashed: Omnibus Edition by Steven L. Shrewsbury Peter Welmerink Bedlam Unleashed: Omnibus Edition by Steven L. Shrewsbury Peter Welmerink April 27, 2012 $2.99 96237 words Sample 20%
Pieced together from recovered scrolls of sagas and skaldic poetry, here begins the journeys of Norse mercenary Alanis Johansson and berserker Erik Bedlam.
The Lioness of Bermuda by Richard Johnson The Lioness of Bermuda by Richard Johnson April 27, 2012 Free! 43727 words Read a sample
An Irish Noblewoman is dragged into the world of Caribbean Piracy during the Great Age of Piracy, seeking revenge for her lost life and friends.
Reap the Whirlwind by Rachel Starr Thomson Reap the Whirlwind by Rachel Starr Thomson April 27, 2012 $3.99 46924 words Sample 20%
Beren is a city in constant unrest: ruled by a ruthless upper class and harried by a band of rebels who want change. Its one certainty is that the two sides do not, and will not, meet. But children know little of sides or politics, and Anna and Kyara—a princess and a peasant girl—let their chance meeting grow into a deep friendship. Until the day Kyara’s family is slaughtered by Anna’s people...
Cruising for Death by DV Berkom Cruising for Death by DV Berkom April 27, 2012 $2.99 64674 words Sample 20%
Cruising for Death is #5 in the Kate Jones Thriller series and is a full-length novel. Kate and Cole are on a luxury cruise in the Caribbean when a passenger dies of an apparent heart attack and the ship is boarded by modern-day pirates. Along with two other passengers, Kate is kidnapped by a long-lost enemy who wants to settle an old score.
The Little Mouse Solamae Volume 1 by Linda Schneider The Little Mouse Solamae Volume 1 by Linda Schneider April 27, 2012 $2.99 18705 words Sample 20%
The Little Mouse Solamae is an optimistic story, written to celebrate the joys of childhood and to help children and families deal with the challenges of growing up. The protagonist is a displaced little mouse who, after an unexplained separation from her family, travels the world looking for them.
The Little Mouse Solamae Volume II by Linda Schneider The Little Mouse Solamae Volume II by Linda Schneider April 27, 2012 $4.99 27584 words Sample 20%
The Little Mouse Solamae is an optimistic story, written to celebrate the joys of childhood and to help children and families deal with the challenges of growing up. The protagonist is a displaced little mouse who, after an unexplained separation from her family, travels the world looking for them.
Carved In Stone by Kenneth Teicher Carved In Stone by Kenneth Teicher April 26, 2012 $2.99 87361 words Sample 20%
An excavation in the Andes pits a team against descendants of the Inca. The high altitude is easy compared to the attacks the team endures. Brawls, break-ins and abductions force the team to seek protection of the army. Half the team leaves fearing for their lives. A cave is explored leading to a remarkable find. But a mysterious cave-in buries the leader, hiding forever the fantastic discovery.
Souverain: The Kid by Mike Luoma Souverain: The Kid by Mike Luoma April 26, 2012 Free! 5556 words Read a sample
Meet the woman who works with the U.S. Army by day and strikes out at night on her own as the vigilante "Souverain"! In this short story, Souverain is based in Baghdad in 2009, dealing with a young Iraqi teen with a serious case of hero worship - and a new wave of suicide bombers! Originally appeared in "Souverain" #1 from Earthbound Comics.
El Agüero de Venenum Vindicta: Episodio 1 by Paul Andreas Wunderlich El Agüero de Venenum Vindicta: Episodio 1 by Paul Andreas Wunderlich April 26, 2012 $0.99 37421 words Sample 20%
El Clérigo se afronta a un ejército marchante: La Hueste de las Tinieblas. Dada la penumbra, teme a caer entre aquella. El Clérigo se ve encarado con una grave decisión, si ayudar a los heridos, o si huir y salvar aunque sea su vida. Al final de las cuentas, qué camino escogerá el Clérigo, ¿La Luz o la Oscuridad?
Swirled Tides by James Aa. Keister Swirled Tides by James Aa. Keister April 26, 2012 $4.99 26565 words Sample 20%
a scary walk along the lake to celebrate a pups birthday, lunar glare inhabitants coming together to celebrate the magic of the moons fullness, villagers that come up missing,the alphas son falls in love, his lovers hut is burned down because of jealousy, and there is talk of war.
Puppalicious And Beyond by Pamela Fagan Hutchins Puppalicious And Beyond by Pamela Fagan Hutchins April 26, 2012 $3.99 39354 words Sample 15%
Puppalicious And Beyond: Life Outside The Center Of The Universe A collection of inter-related fiction and narrative non-fiction stories about the amazing relationship of people to nonhumans that captures our collective imagination. Where the Red Fern Grows meets Wuthering Heights.
Granada Gamble by Greg Knowles Granada Gamble by Greg Knowles April 26, 2012 $3.99 110164 words Sample 15%
Granada Gamble, co-written by brothers Greg and Mel Knowles, is full of humor, mayhem and fishing. CIA freelancer and pro basser Ric Bedderman is in Granada, IL for a big-money tournament, and to stop the mayor from opening an abandoned mine that could have national security ramifications. Ric's fishing and his assignment are complicated by politicians, coke heads, hit men and small town misfits.
ANTI by A.M. Murray ANTI by A.M. Murray April 26, 2012 $2.99 74231 words Sample 20%
Will Grant disappeared in Thailand after getting out of the Army in 1972. But now his dog tags turn up at an Air America crash site. Dan Casper, an old Army buddy is hired to find out what happened. What would Will, who was Anti-war, be doing with Air America, who were the CIA conducting a secret war in Laos? Somebody assaults him to keep him from searching. The CIA, covering something up?
Yard Wars - When Allergies Attack by Warren J. Yard Wars - When Allergies Attack by Warren J. April 26, 2012 $1.99 4514 words Sample 20%
Spring season is in full swing and the pollen count is at an all time high, but Gerald Brice refuses to let his severe allergies stop him from doing his own yard work. He's very territorial about his space and the out-of-control weeds have finally crossed the line. Let the yard battles begin!
Webcam by Gary Whitmore Webcam by Gary Whitmore April 26, 2012 $0.99 59747 words Sample 5%
A married man and a single woman, he thought he witnessed being killed during her erotic webcam show, go on the run to find videotaped evidence to stop a Senator from being assassinated and hopefully save his kidnapped wife and daughter’s life.
War Nurse: Alone by Craig Daley War Nurse: Alone by Craig Daley April 26, 2012 $0.99 249 words Sample 20%
What drives an English nurse called Patricia Parker to fight a U-Boat full of Nazis, wearing only her underwear. This is a tongue in cheek revamp of the Domain free heroine from the Golden Age of Comics. The 42 full colour pages also introduce several supporting characters, including Churchill, Tesla, Crowley and Wotan(Thor). This is a WWII fist fest with an occult and steampunk science subplot.
Summer of Love: Semper Fi by Tim Weller Summer of Love: Semper Fi by Tim Weller April 26, 2012 $2.99 77834 words Sample 20%
It is the Summer of Love, 1967. Vietnam, the Marine Corps and a turbulent, exciting era provide exotic settings when Nick Alexander joins the Marine Corps seeking personal validation. America savors free love while erupting with anti-war protests. Nick’s journey challenges him to stay alive as he learns the true meaning of Semper Fi in this universal story of war, love and death.
And I Need You Now Tonight by Tanya Christy And I Need You Now Tonight by Tanya Christy April 26, 2012 $3.50 20628 words
Delicate, sensitive, moving love story... It will surprise you with unexpected events and bring you to unusual places, warm up your emotions, inspire you for elation and give you a pleasant mood.The plot is spiced with some fantastical elements and by the end of it you will find a small fragment of the historical text in Old English perfectly fitting the scene.
El Eslabón Sinaiticus by Sonia Tomás Cañadas El Eslabón Sinaiticus by Sonia Tomás Cañadas April 26, 2012 $1.99 59125 words Sample 15%
¿Cuál es el gran secreto celosamente guardado de los inicios de nuestra era, que esconden las profundidades del Támesis? La leyenda del pasado que durante siglos la Iglesia a conseguido mantener oculta, se encuentra bajo las aguas de la mismísima capital de Inglaterra.Una búsqueda cuya sóla custodia revelará la leyenda,bajo un enigma del que no podrás escapar. 'Un thriller escalofriante'.