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FREE eBOOK BLOCK #1 – {05-19-2013}
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The Camel Trail by Peter J Merrigan
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Literary, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Thrillers, Literary Fiction
T he story of a family on the edge, and another not far behind…
Sarah Catchpole was raped and beaten by her husband one too many times. When Frankie is sent to prison, Sarah and her young son, Kevin, flee London and start over in the sleepy town of Padstow, Cornwall. They meet their new neighbours and their son, Martin, who is slowly dying from muscular dystrophy. He’s almost wheelchair-bound but ever hopeful of being able to walk unaided the full length of The Camel Trail, an eleven-mile stretch of scenic path near the coast.
But when Frankie is released from prison and tracks them down, the hunt begins. With Kevin and Martin missing, Sarah and Martin’s parents are plunged headlong into a fight for their boys’ survival and, ultimately, for their own redemption.
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Reincarnated Horse Reporter by John Robert McCauley
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Science & Math, Biological Sciences, Animals, Horses, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy, Paranormal & Urban
A n investigative reporter for the Richmond Times-Dispatch tries to recapture stories of nostalgic memories, and stumbles upon a charismatic waitress, who dies unexpectedly, but seems to be reincarnated in another free spirited woman he meets. The reporter sends readers on an unforgettable adventure set in a world of racehorses, steeplechase races, wild horses and the magic of fox hunts, which draws the reporter closer to the soul mate of his deceased waitress friend while reporting on events that distills the essence of Virginia.
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The Addiction of Mary Todd Lincoln by Anne Beidler
Genre(s): Biographies & Memoirs, Leaders & Notable People, Presidents & Heads of State, Specific Groups, Women, History, Americas, United States, 19th Century, Politics & Social Sciences, Women’s Studies, Self-Help, Health Fitness & Dieting, Recovery, Drug Dependency
M ary Todd Lincoln, wife of the president we have immortalized, has always been difficult for us to understand. She could appear poised and brilliant one moment, yet rude and ugly the next. Sometimes competent and strong, able to entertain dignitaries from around the world, at other times she appeared dependent and weak. At times she seemed utterly beside herself with sobbing and screaming.
Historians have mostly avoided saying very much about Mary Todd Lincoln except in reference to her husband, Abraham. To many it would seem that Mary Todd Lincoln is still an embarrassment in the tragic story of her martyred husband. But Mary Todd Lincoln lived her own tragic story even before Abraham was murdered. She was an addict, addicted to the opiates she needed for her migraine headaches.
Seeing Mary Todd Lincoln as an addict helps us understand her and give her the compassion and admiration she deserves. In her time there had been no courageous First Lady like Betty Ford to help people understand the power of addiction. There was no treatment center. In Mary Todd Lincoln’s time there were many addicts at all levels of society, as there are now, but it was a more socially acceptable condition for men to have than for women. More importantly, addiction was not very well understood, and it was often mistreated.
Because Mary Todd Lincoln’s only surviving son, Robert Lincoln, made a great effort to protect his mother and his family from journalists and historians, he intentionally destroyed most of Mary Todd Lincoln’s medical records and many of her letters. What he could not destroy, however, is the record of Mary Todd Lincoln’s pain and the record of how she behaved while living with this pain.
In The Addiction of Mary Todd Lincoln, we can see clearly, for the first time, what Mary Todd Lincoln had to live with and the courage it took for her to carry on.
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The Design Cookbook: Recipes for a Stylish Home by Kelly Edwards
Genre(s): Arts & Photography, Decorative Arts & Design, Decorative Arts, Crafts, Hobbies & Home, Home Improvement & Design, Home Decorating & Design, Interior Design, Decorating
T hrough stunning photographs and step-by-step instructions, designer and lifestyle expert Kelly Edwards brings a myriad of looks, tastes, and approaches to chic home design in this guidebook. From the kitchen and the bedroom to the home office and the out-of-doors, Kelly illustrates how to achieve the best color, texture, proportion, and overall design aesthetic and passes along decorating tips from amazing designers and tastemakers. Individual chapters contain a wide array of images and inspiration for the respective spaces along with an assortment of do-it-yourself “recipes” to achieve just the right personality.
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NIGHT WALK by David Hudnut
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Horror, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Thrillers, Suspense
“ Night Walk produced the kind of edge of the seat experience you hope for in a book like this…a dark journey into a very creative and disturbing world where everything is not as it seems.” -Ionia Martin, Readful Things Blog
About the Author
ROCK-AND-ROLL WRITING
Author, illustrator, and musician David Hudnut is devoted to telling stories that excite, inspire, frighten, motivate and most of all, ENTERTAIN READERS EVERYWHERE.
His newest works,
“NIGHT WALK”
“HANDS OFF”
“DONUT DOES IT”
“THE NOSE KNOWS”
are 4 tales of suspense designed to evoke our emotions in a world saturated with meaningless distraction. These stories will make your heart race in fear, or swell with compassion, or make you laugh out loud. This is rock-and-roll writing.
Turn off your cell phones, log off of your favorite social networking websites, and start reading! His stories will make your eyes bleed with tears of laughter, sadness and TERROR…
David has also worked as an illustrator for the entertainment industry for the past 15 years. In the process of creating many thousands of drawings, he realized that contrary to conventional wisdom, a word is worth 1,000 pictures. And now as a writer, he is learning that a noun is worth 1,000 adjectives. With that in mind, he asks that you imagine what a single noun can do.
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BARGAIN eBOOK BLOCK #2 – {05-13-2013}
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Due to international copyrights, not all titles will be available or similarly priced outside of the United States. – Holly
My Name Is Joe by Stefan Bourque
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Literary, Self-Help, Death & Grief
A fter a routine check-up, Joe’s doctor drops a bombshell and advises him to get his affairs in order. Devastated by the news, Joe spirals into a world of introspection. Middle-aged and single, he regrets taking his time for granted and is terrified at the prospect of not having fully lived.
With that key thought pressing on his mind, Joe sets out to leave his mark on the world before it’s too late. His single act of kindness sets into motion circumstances that transform not only the lives of a struggling single mother and her young son, but also his own life. By reaching beyond himself, he learns that hope and redemption are never beyond reach, and it’s never too late to live.
“Last year I was diagnosed with cancer. I have been treated and am now in the waiting stages. Waiting to see if it stays away or comes back. I have been in a kind of limbo. Not working and not really living. This book really woke me up.” — Linda W.
“Words like grace, humanity, peace and worth all belong in a review for this book. This is the first book in a long time that looks, really looks, at what it means to be human.” — Kristen C.
“Bourque’s prose is beautiful. Joe’s musings on his life could apply to a lot of us and his resolve to make the last part of his life meaningful is a joy to read.” — Judith R.
“An incredibly moving story about the power of human kindness. Stefan Bourque wrote a beautiful, heartwarming story.” — Heather C.
“I have never written a book review before but I felt I had to put in 5 stars for this one, a very heartwarming book that made me cry. Amazing book!” — Amazon Reviewer
“This book seemed so autobiographical, it was hard to believe it was a work of fiction. I cannot imagine how the author had thoughts that rang so true.” — Amazon Reviewer
“Wonderful book! Makes one introspective and have deep thoughts about the way each of us live our lives. It truly touched my heart.” — Amazon Reviewer
“Stefan Bourque is a gifted and talented writer. Couldn’t put the book down once I started reading.” — Rob A.
“The writing is just beautiful; in fact, I’ve slowed my pace in order to savor it and make it last as long as possible.” — Amazon Reviewer
“A book this well-written is such a gift.” — Amazon Reviewer
“Restored my faith in the potential for human kindness.” — Goodreads Reviewer
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The Eighty-Dollar Champion: Snowman, The Horse That Inspired a Nation by Elizabeth Letts
Genre(s): Biographies & Memoirs, Memoirs, History, Americas, United States, 20th Century, Science & Math, Biological Sciences, Animals, Horses, Sports & Outdoors
N EW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Harry de Leyer first saw the horse he would name Snowman on a truck bound for the slaughterhouse. The recent Dutch immigrant recognized the spark in the eye of the beaten-up nag and bought him for eighty dollars. On Harry’s modest farm on Long Island, he ultimately taught Snowman how to fly. Here is the dramatic and inspiring rise to stardom of an unlikely duo. One show at a time, against extraordinary odds and some of the most expensive thoroughbreds alive, the pair climbed to the very top of the sport of show jumping. Their story captured the heart of Cold War–era America–a story of unstoppable hope, inconceivable dreams, and the chance to have it all. They were the longest of all longshots–and their win was the stuff of legend.
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RISE OF THE DRAKYN (Sword of Souls) by LEONARD LITTLE
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy, Epic
5 000 years ago, the dragons gave up their magic, their souls and even their lives to keep Mor’Drak from turning their world into a dark place of carnage and mayhem. Will Marcus the unheralded heir to dragon’s throne accept his destiny and defeat the dark lord who controls its power? Can he rescue Chelene–the beautiful healer / dragon-mate who has stolen his heart–from the Dark Lord’s clutches, or will the flesh eating dragons hatched from the dead eggs of a dark queen -the drakyn- rip the amulet his mother gave him from his throat, killing the last hope of a world turns suddenly violent.
Trees give Marcus visions of the past and future. An owl lends him its eyes to oversees a battle. He links his spirit to horses, wolves and even the vile drakyn as he discovers his innate ability to weave the elemental spirits of power
“Rise of the Drakyn is a new voice in the fantasy field. A blend of horror, dark fantasy, and heroics, here is a story that challenges the genre while expanding it in new directions.”
–James Rollins, best selling author of Devil Colony and Bloodline
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Mystery of the White Lions by Linda Tucker
Genre(s): Health Fitness & Dieting, Religion & Spirituality, Earth-Based Religions, Paganism, New Age, New Thought, Science & Math, Biological Sciences, Animals, Cats, Lions & Tigers
T his is Linda Tucker’s firsthand account of her journey into the mysteries of the most sacred animal on the African continent: the legendary White Lion. This book reveals the knowledge and ceremonies of Old Africa and the overwhelming love that has driven her every action to save these magnificent beasts, against formidable odds…After being rescued from a life-threatening encounter with lions in the Timbavati game region by a medicine woman known as the “Lion Queen,” Linda embarked on a journey into the mysteries of the White Lion. It is a mystical journey into the knowledge and ceremonies of Old Africa, in which humans and lions are able to cross the species barrier–in accordance with the most guarded secrets of Ancient Egypt and humankind’s greatest riddle, the sphinx. Scientists in our day have established that humankind’s most significant evolutionary leap occurred as a result of our ancestors’ interaction with great cats. The White Lion is a genetic rarity of Panthera leo, and occurred in just one region on earth: Timbavati. Today White Lions form the center of the notorious “canned” trophy hunting industry–hand-reared captive lions, shot in enclosures for gross sums of money. By contrast, shamans believe that killing a “lion sun god” is the ultimate sacrilege. How the human species treats such precious symbols of God in nature may determine how nature treats the human species. Whether we view them as prophetic “Lions of God” or simply as rare genetic mutations, the story of the White Lions is a true legend unfolding in our own extraordinary times.
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Resisting the Bad Boy (NICE GIRL TO LOVE) by Violet Duke
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Romance, Contemporary, Collections & Anthologies
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“A sexy, often emotional treat that will resonate with the ‘nice girl’ in all of us.” — Lexi Ryan, New York Times Bestselling Author
Book One of the NICE GIRL TO LOVE (serial romance) series
Abby Bartlett is the quintessential nice girl. Between teaching, volunteering, completing her PhD, and helping her best friend raise his daughter, Abby never gets the chance to be anything but nice. That is, until the all-wrong-for-her man she’s only ever known from afar starts daring her to simply take that chance for herself. His sage advice? Try something wild and fast.
Preferably him.
An unbridled, hotshot attorney with a not-so-little black book, Connor Sullivan has earned himself quite the bad boy reputation. But in his defense, he’s a very conscientious one. He knows far too well that sometimes in life, love isn’t enough…or worse, not even a factor at all. To avoid that misery–and repel the drama–Connor always makes his one and only rule crystal clear right from the start. Absolutely nothing more than a month.
Turns out, a whole lot can happen in one month.
Print Length: 163 pages (Based on paperback edition, available June 2013)
Note: This is a three-book serial romance. Book Two, FALLING FOR THE GOOD GUY, will be out on May 24th.
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FREE eBOOK BLOCK #1 – {05-06-2013}
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Yellow Flash (The Joe Grace Thriller Series) by Peter Wilben
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Thrillers, Sports & Outdoors, Individual Sports, Horses, Equestrian
F rom Peter Wilben, the master of pace and plot
AGONY – Cornucopia, the greatest racehorse of his age, dies mysteriously in a stud farm in Normandy, France.
ANGUISH – In New York, the owner of Insurance Fidelity faces a crippling payout; he turns to financial whiz-kid Joe Grace for help.
ARMAGEDDON – As he follows a trail of death from Paris to Jerusalem, Joe, a man coming to terms with his own problems, stumbles into a nuclear plot that stretches back to the Third Reich.
“This thriller is unputdownable [and] highly literate . . . a bestseller.”
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The Long Shadow by Loretta Proctor
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Family Saga, Historical, Historical Fiction
T he Long Shadow is compelling historical novel which tells the human story of the Allied campaign in Salonika during WW! and will appeal to readers of The Island and The Thread.
Fourteen-year-old Andrew discovers his mother’s hidden diary at his grandmother’s home during a Christmas gathering. His eyes are opened to a family secret when he reads about her time as a nurse in Salonika during the First World War, and the tragic love affair she had with his father, a Greek Officer who died in battle. Four years later, Andrew is impelled to visit his father’s land and trace his roots. What – and who – he finds there will change his life forever.
The Long Shadow is filled with descriptions of Greece and its people. Dramatic images of battle and the terrible conditions endured by the Allied Armies entrenched around Salonika in the “Birdcage” are authentic and vivid. Greek music and dance play a vital role, reconciling in Andrew the dichotomy of belonging to two very different cultures and helping him to unite them in his heart and soul.
‘I’m immensely impressed by the novel, especially the Greek scenes. It’s a marvellously accomplished book. Many congratulations on your achievement.’
Colin Wilson: renowned author of The Outsider, The Occult, Mysteries and many more)
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Blood Moon (The Huntress/FBI Thrillers) by Alexandra Sokoloff
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Horror, Occult, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Mystery, Hard-Boiled
B ook II in the Thriller Award-nominated Huntress/FBI series —-
Twenty-five years have passed since a savage killer terrorized California, massacring three ordinary families before disappearing without a trace.
The haunted child who was the only surviving victim of his rampage is now wanted by the FBI for brutal crimes of her own, and Special Agent Matthew Roarke is on an interstate manhunt for her, despite his conflicted sympathies for her history and motives.
But when his search for her unearths evidence of new family slayings, the dangerous woman Roarke seeks – and wants – may be his only hope of preventing another bloodbath. —–
It is highly recommended that you read Book I of the series, Huntress Moon, first.
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Camp Myth: Phoenix Watching by Chris Lewis Carter
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy
W ant to experience Camp Myth in a whole new way? Download the FREE companion app on your Apple device. “Camp Myth” on iOS is an interactive novel app that features all-new stories from your favourite mythical campers!
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Welcome to Camp Myth, the only summer camp built exclusively for young mythological creatures. Forget canoe rides and knot tying lessons – these kids are more likely to fish for a Kraken, or learn the proper way to train a Chimera! Join Felix, a rebellious Fae forced to attend camp as punishment for his obsession with humans; Argee, the first (and only) nerdy Cyclops; and Moxie, a Kitsune who would rather smart-mouth than shape-shift. Can these three mythic outcasts survive long enough to earn a merit badge for Phoenix Watching, or will they end up as just another campfire story?
Packed with over fifteen pieces of amazing artwork, and an all-ages story based on mythologies from across the globe, Phoenix Watching is the perfect way to spend your summer vacation. Camp Myth is a unique new YA series by Chris Lewis Carter.
Find out more at campmyth.com.
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Welcome Home by Billi Tiner
Genre(s): Animals, Dogs, Literature & Fiction, Fiction
W elcome Home is the story of Jake, a black Labrador Retriever mix. For as long as Jake can remember, he has been having the same dream. In his dream, he lives with a wonderful man in a beautiful home. He has never seen the face of the man in the dream, but he knows his voice and is certain that they are meant to be together. When the day comes for Jake to be given away to his new home, he believes that he will finally get to meet the man from his dreams. However, when he is chosen, it is definitely not by the man from his dream! He is taken to a home where he is terribly mistreated. After suffering years of abuse, Jake finally escapes and is able to begin the search for the man he has been dreaming of his entire life. Along the way, Jake meets some interesting characters, survives amazing adventures, and forms life-long friendships. Join Jake on his incredible journey home.
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BARGAIN eBOOK BLOCK #2 – {04-30-2013}
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A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: How I Learned to Live a Better Story by Donald Miller
Genre(s): Biographies & Memoirs, Leaders & Notable People, Religious, Education & Reference, Religion & Spirituality, Spirituality, Self-Help, Motivational
A fter writing a successful memoir, Donald Miller’s life stalled. During what should have been the height of his success, he found himself unwilling to get out of bed, avoiding responsibility, even questioning the meaning of life. But when two movie producers proposed turning his memoir into a movie, he found himself launched into a new story filled with risk, possibility, beauty, and meaning.A Million Miles in a Thousand Years chronicles Miller’s rare opportunity to edit his life into a great story, to reinvent himself so nobody shrugs their shoulders when the credits roll. Through heart-wrenching honesty and hilarious self-inspection, Donald Miller takes readers through the life that emerges when it turns from boring reality into meaningful narrative.Miller goes from sleeping all day to riding his bike across America, from living in romantic daydreams to fearful encounters with love, from wasting his money to founding a nonprofit with a passionate cause. Guided by a host of outlandish but very real characters, Miller shows us how to get a second chance at life the first time around. A Million Miles in a Thousand Years is a rare celebration of the beauty of life.
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Rise of the Retics (Rosehaven: the Hidden City) by T.J. Lantz
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Action & Adventure, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy, Teens
F or almost a thousand years humanity has been making a concerted effort to eradicate the world’s “retics”, an eclectic collection of non-human, intelligent species. Recently, those efforts have been strengthened and far more successful than ever, though the Council of Rosehaven, the “retics” hidden sanctuary city, cannot figure out why. No one realizes the danger of this this more than Tyranna Wolfskin, a young girl ripped from her boring, everyday life in the middle of the night by a vicious group of “retic” hunters. Thrust into a struggle for her own survival, Tyranna must find a way to accept what she is and learn to understand a world she never knew existed.
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Cold Magic (The Spiritwalker Trilogy) by Kate Elliott
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Action & Adventure, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy, Epic, Historical, Magic & Wizards, Science Fiction, Steampunk
T he Wild Hunt is stirring – and the dragons are finally waking from their long sleep…
Cat Barahal was the only survivor of the flood that took her parents. Raised by her extended family, she and her cousin, Bee, are unaware of the dangers that threaten them both. Though they are in beginning of the Industrial Age, magic – and the power of the Cold Mages – still hold sway.
Now, betrayed by her family and forced to marry a powerful Cold Mage, Cat will be drawn into a labyrinth of politics. There she will learn the full ruthlessness of the rule of the Cold Mages. What do the Cold Mages want from her? And who will help Cat in her struggle against them?
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Breast Cancer: Reduce Your Risk With Foods You Love by Robert Pendergrast
Genre(s): Health Fitness & Dieting, Alternative Medicine, Naturopathy, Diseases & Physical Ailments, Cancer, Breast Cancer, Disorders & Diseases, Professional & Technical, Medical eBooks, Alternative & Holistic
W ritten by a pediatrician with a passion for prevention, all women, even teens, will find Breast Cancer: Reduce Your Risk with Foods You Love is clearly written and straight to the point. The guidelines recommended will have the greatest impact when started in the preteen years, but it is never too late to reduce your risk. One section is devoted to healthy eating strategies for women who are in treatment or breast cancer survivors. In this simple to follow and easy to read guide, Robert Pendergrast, MD will show you:
* Specific actions that are known to reduce risk,
* An overall diet plan,
* 10 specific foods which are powerhouses of prevention,
* A guide to avoiding toxins in foods and the environment, and
* An integrative approach to health and wellness.
Carefully researched with scientific citations at every step, Breast Cancer: Reduce Your Risk with Foods You Love is an easy to read practical guide women of all ages can enjoy.
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If Only I Could Talk: A Canine Adventure by Tony Lewis
Genre(s): Animals, Dogs, Crafts, Hobbies & Home, Pets & Animal Care, Animal Care & Pets, Literature & Fiction, Contemporary Fiction
T rapped in a house fire, Nelson is dying. If only he could open the door. Nelson whimpers his final goodbye to Rascal, his canine soulmate, their paws almost touching through the heavy glass that separates them. Succumbing to the smoke, his life drifts slowly before him. Nelson was born deep in the French Alps, where his only worries were how snow could be both soft and hard and why it made the house sink. And whose turn it was to fetch the baguettes from the boulangerie. So how could puppy love be so cruel? Why did Alphonse chain him up and beat him when all he asked for was a pistachio nut and a cuddle? And how ever did he find himself lost and lonely in England? His dogged wanderings eventually led him to David and his son Timothy, a young boy with autism. Life was once again full of joy. Until now, trapped in the fire, Nelson’s luck has surely deserted him. But he can’t die yet! He has an amazing tale to tell – and an amazing tail to tell it with. And with Rascal there to help, he has no choice but to survive.
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FREE eBOOK BLOCK #2 – {04-24-2013}
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Rigged for Murder (Windjammer Mystery Series) by Jenifer LeClair
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Action & Adventure, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Police Procedurals
H igh seas adventure turns to high stakes sleuthing when a beautiful but troubled homicide detective and a New England sea captain join forces in this award-winning mystery set on the coast of Maine.
On leave from the Minneapolis Police Department after being shot, homicide detective Brie Beaumont has gone to Maine where she has family roots. She ships out on the Maine Wind for an early season cruise with Captain John DuLac and eight others. Caught in a gale, they anchor off remote and windswept Granite Island. But when someone aboard is murdered, Brie must single-handedly stage an investigation that moves from the ship to the small fishing village on the island. Plagued by flashbacks, and fighting a growing attraction to Captain DuLac, Brie works to unravel a mystery that will place her directly in the path of a psychopathic killer.
Filled with suspense, colorful characters, nautical lore, and a thread of romance, Rigged for Murder will captivate the most steadfast landlubber.
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RED MOUNTAIN (Detective DiPino Thriller) by David Thayer
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Thrillers, Crime
R ed Mountain
The identity of every undercover cop in New York City is in the hands of a murderer.
After the chief of NYPD’s Intelligence Division is murdered veteran detective Mickey Reidel is assigned to investigate. Walt Bergman’s body has been found in a house no one knew he owned. During a harrowing night Mickey races to avert a catastrophe. His bosses believe it was a terrorist act but Mickey suspects Walt’s wife, Michelle, a woman with whom he shares a dark secret.
RED MOUNTAIN is the second book to feature Armand DiPino and Mickey Reidel but the book is a standalone thriller and can be read as such.
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Post Pattern by David Chill
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Mystery, Hard-Boiled, Private Investigators
A former USC football player back in the day, Burnside has recently left the LAPD following a scandal and has started his own private investigation agency. After someone fires a shot at a football star from a rival university, Burnside takes on the case which leads him into both the underbelly and the aristocracy of Los Angeles.
Burnside unravels a complex series of baffling leads as he weaves his way through the investigation. As the body count piles up, he encounters beautiful girls, wayward athletes and overworked cops on his way to cracking a case that no one else wants to touch. And as he works through the various twists and turns in the story, Burnside also comes to grips with a betrayal from his past that keeps returning to him, no matter how much he tries to avoid it.
Set against the sun drenched backdrop of a hot Los Angeles summer, Post Pattern provides readers with a taut, engaging mystery. The novel delivers a smart, sexy plot with crackling dialogue and fascinating characters.
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The Keeper and the Rune Stone (The Black Ledge Series) by Paige W. Pendleton
Genre(s): Animals, Horses, Literature & Fiction, World Literature, Mythology
A n unholy ritual, a ticking clock. Four children discover there are things that go bump in the night …
Centuries ago a group of Elves committed an unholy ritual. But the ritual was a spectacular failure. It transformed the Elves into the Noctivagi – the beings we know as vampires.
Striving to maintain a fragile peace, the ancient Elves and Dwarves negotiated an Accord, which they’ve renewed every year on the Summer Solstice. The ceremony depends on the magical Rune Stone, but it’s missing. If it is not found–and quickly–the consequences could be dire, and not just for Elves and Dwarves.
Four children, Rob, Jack, Eleanor, and Flora, stumble into a world of magic and mayhem when they move into Black Ledge, the old estate on the Maine coast, and discover they aren’t the only ones who live there.
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Muskie Attack (An Up North Adventure) by G.M. Moore
Genre(s): Action & Adventure, Sports & Outdoors, Hunting & Fishing, Fishing, Outdoors & Nature
F or Corbett Griffith III, divorce and two busy parents mean goodbye city life, hello great outdoors. With their busy Chicago careers and schedules, his parents just don’t seem to have any time for him. When his mother sends him to his uncle’s Wisconsin fishing resort for the summer, Corbett feels that there’s no one pulling for him or caring what happens to him.
But all of that changes at Whispering Pines Lodge, Corbett learns he is never really alone, thanks to his Uncle Dell, who takes care of him, and his new friend Pike, who pulls him into one mischievous adventure after another. It’s a summer of change for ten-year-old Corbett–even his name changes, when a cute girl calls him “Griffy,” a nickname he likes enough to keep.
When Griffy catches two elusive walleyes, he is surprised to discover how much he likes fishing. Eager to test his newfound skills, he and Pike are stunned to hear that a seventy-pound muskie is on the loose. They resolve to catch the ferocious fish, no matter what. For Pike catching a world record muskie would be about the sport. For Griffy it would be about something more. Maybe, just maybe, if he caught that fish is parents would take notice.
Think alligator. Think prehistoric beast. Think mean.
Will they be able to catch the muskie and stop it from attacking anyone or anything?
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BARGAIN eBOOK BLOCK #2 – {04-20-2013}
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The Beekeeper’s Lament: How One Man and Half a Billion Honey Bees Help Feed America by Hannah Nordhaus
Genre(s): Business & Investing, Industries & Professions, Agriculture, Science & Math, Agricultural Sciences, Animal Husbandry, History, Biological Sciences, Animals, Insects & Spiders, Nature & Ecology, Professional & Technical, Professional Science
“ You’ll never think of bees, their keepers, or the fruits (and nuts) of their laborsthe same way again.” –Trevor Corson, author of The Secret Life of LobstersAward-winning journalist Hannah Nordhaus tells the remarkable story of John Miller, one of America’s foremost migratory beekeepers, and the myriad and mysterious epidemics threatening American honeybee populations. In luminous, razor-sharp prose, Nordhaus explores the vital role that honeybees play in American agribusiness, the maintenance of our food chain, and the very future of the nation. With an intimate focus and incisive reporting, in a book perfect for fans of Eric Schlosser’s Fast Food Nation, Michael Pollan’s The Botany of Desire,and John McPhee’s Oranges, Nordhaus’s stunning exposé illuminates one the most critical issues facing the world today,offering insight, information, and, ultimately, hope.
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Just Add Heat (Fire & Ice) by Genevieve Jourdin
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Chick-Lit, Contemporary Women, Romance, Contemporary, Contemporary Fiction
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On Sale Through April 24th for $0.99! Take one part slightly insecure woman and add one part confidently sexy man. Mix well. Pour out the memories of the past two years and what do you have? A recipe for disaster.
Justine is a boyfriend-less chef; at least, that’s the last thing she remembers. After a fall wiped the memories of the last two years of her life, she’s struggling to absorb her new circumstances. Apparently, she’s the racy star of her own web-based cooking show and has become involved with a sexy younger man. Why would amnesia strike when her whole life has had such a major upgrade?
Carter refuses to let a bump on the head derail his plans. He’ll do whatever it takes to remind her that they are the perfect couple, but how do you make the woman you love remember that she loves you?
Luckily for the both of them, her recollections are tied up with her hormones, and they have all the ingredients they need for a happy life.
No recipe required:: Just Add Heat Also included is a bonus read: A Peek Into the Mind of Carter Ross, a sampling of scenes from the mind of the hero. His story is told in Baby, It’s Cold Outside (Romance From a Male POV) Fire & Ice Book 2.
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Love Me For Me (Safe Haven) by Kate Laurens
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Coming of Age, Romance, Contemporary
A fresh start…
It’s been three years since Serena King learned to say no–no to the boys that were a desperate cry for help, no to the extra weight she put on in self defense, and most of all no to the abuse that has haunted her since she was fifteen. Now a sophomore in college, all she wants is to be normal. The last thing she expects is a guy who can make her want, well, everything.
A new guy…
Alex Blackthorn is a bundle of contradictions, a sexy dark haired badass who goes slow… deliciously slow. And despite the iron will that has gotten her through the last few years, Serena finds herself unable to ignore the heat that sizzles between them whenever they’re together.
A dark past…
Serena never thought she could be involved in a relationship, but Alex makes her long for things she thought were out of her reach forever. When he finds out her secret… when he finds out what she did to keep herself sane… will he still want her, or he will treat her just like everyone else?
And Alex has secrets of his own.
Recommended for mature readers aged 17+ due to language and sexual content.
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10,001 Ways to Live Large on a Small Budget by The Writers of Wise Bread
Genre(s): Business & Investing, Personal Finance, Budgeting & Money Management, Education & Reference, Health Fitness & Dieting, Nonfiction
F illed with savvy tips on how to live, eat, shop, and have fun on a small budget, 10001 Ways to Live Large on a Small Budget is a compilation of the juiciest tips from the #1 personal finance blog WiseBread.com, including: • 9 Ways to See the World For Free• 12 Ways to Live Rent or Mortgage Free• 6 Steps to Eliminating Your Debt Painlessly• 7 Ways to Score Free Food• Bulk Buying 101• 10 Killer Ways to Feel Like a Million Bucks• 6 Horrible Financial Products to Avoid• 7 Beauty Secrets that Cost Almost Nothing• 50 Ways to Get the Most Out of Health Care• 12 Fabulous Frugal Party Ideas. Too many frugal living books focus on the negative, throwing around words such as “sacrifice” and “responsibility” like there was a fire sale at the Boring Store. But the writers at Wise Bread believe the key to financial wellness isn’t a ramen-eating, vacation-skipping, fun-depriving life. Far from it. The best way to ensure that readers will stick to a budget is to help them create a lifestyle that is as much fun as it is practical.
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Opening Day: The Story of Jackie Robinson’s First Season (No Series) by Jonathan Eig
Genre(s): Biographies & Memoirs, Ethnic & National, African-American & Black, People, A-Z, ( R ), Robinson, Jackie, History, Americas, United States, 20th Century, Sports & Outdoors, Baseball, Biographies
A pril 15, 1947, marked the most important opening day in baseball history. When Jackie Robinson stepped onto the diamond that afternoon at Ebbets Field, he became the first black man to break into major-league baseball in the twentieth century. World War II had just ended. Democracy had triumphed. Now Americans were beginning to press for justice on the home front — and Robinson had a chance to lead the way. He was an unlikely hero. He had little experience in organized baseball. His swing was far from graceful. And he was assigned to play first base, a position he had never tried before that season. But the biggest concern was his temper. Robinson was an angry man who played an aggressive style of ball. In order to succeed he would have to control himself in the face of what promised to be a brutal assault by opponents of integration. In Opening Day, Jonathan Eig tells the true story behind the national pastime’s most sacred myth. Along the way he offers new insights into events of sixty years ago and punctures some familiar legends. Was it true that the St. Louis Cardinals plotted to boycott their first home game against the Brooklyn Dodgers? Was Pee Wee Reese really Robinson’s closest ally on the team? Was Dixie Walker his greatest foe? How did Robinson handle the extraordinary stress of being the only black man in baseball and still manage to perform so well on the field? Opening Day is also the story of a team of underdogs that came together against tremendous odds to capture the pennant. Facing the powerful New York Yankees, Robinson and the Dodgers battled to the seventh game in one of the most thrilling World Series competitions of all time. Drawing on interviews with surviving players, sportswriters, and eyewitnesses, as well as newly discovered material from archives around the country, Jonathan Eig presents a fresh portrait of a ferocious competitor who embodied integration’s promise and helped launch the modern civil-rights era. Full of new details and thrilling action, Opening Day brings to life baseball’s ultimate story.
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Beyond the Bear: How I Learned to Live and Love Again after Being Blinded by a Bear by Dan Bigley
Genre(s): Biographies & Memoirs, Memoirs, Science & Math, Biological Sciences, Animals, Bears
A 25-year-old backcountry wanderer, a man happiest exploring wild places with his dog, Dan Bigley woke up one midsummer morning to a day full of promise. Before it was over, after a stellar day of salmon fishing along Alaska’s Kenai and Russian rivers, a grizzly came tearing around a corner in the trail. Dan barely had time for “bear charging” to register before it had him on the ground, altering his life forever.
“Upper nose, eyes, forehead anatomy unrecognizable,” as the medevac report put it.
Until then, one thing after another had fallen into place in Dan’s life. He had a job he loved taking troubled kids on outdoor excursions. He had just bought a cabin high in the Chugach Mountains with a view that went on forever. He was newly in love. After a year of being intrigued by a woman named Amber, they had just spent their first night together. All of this was shattered by the mauling that nearly killed him, that left him blind and disfigured.
Facing paralyzing pain and inconceivable loss, Dan was in no shape to be in a relationship. He and Amber let each other go. Five surgeries later, partway into his long healing journey, they found their way back to each other. The couple’s unforgettable story is one of courage, tenacious will, and the power of love to lead the way out of darkness. Dan Bigley’s triumph over tragedy is a testament to the ability of the human spirit to overcome physical and emotional devastation, to choose not just to live, but to live fully.
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The Space Between (Tribes of the Hakahei #1) by Scott J. Robinson
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction, Adventure, Space Opera
A liens. They always attack when you least expect it. Although if we knew our history we would’ve known these ones were coming. But the truth about human history has been long forgotten, dismissed as mere myth and legend.
Not that Kim McLean really cares about the details. All she knows is that one minute she was wondering what a medieval hot dog might have been filled with, and the next she was beating aliens over the head with a mace. Now it’s up to her alone to end this war. Well, just her, an elf, a crazy dwarf and a Wonderbra.
The Space Between is the first volume in a four book series. It draws on myths and legends of ancient Earth, weaving a tale that moves from Sherwood Forest to distant worlds and outer space. It involves magical gateways, Area 51, sentient spacecraft, a fifty-thousand-year-old intergalactic war, Machu Picchu and strong coffee.
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Reverb by J. Cafesin
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Thrillers, Suspense, Romance, Contemporary
J ames Micheal Whren is brilliant, beautiful, rich, and taken–with himself, or more precisely, his genius for creating music. Desired by many, committing to no one but his muse, on the eve of his brother’s funeral, his father inadvertently turns his life into a living nightmare, and James is left abandoned in hell with no one real to save him.
His odyssey to freedom takes him beyond the looking glass, to the reflection of friends and lovers. Humbled and alone, James escapes to the Greek island of Corfu. But instead of finding solace there, loneliness almost consumes him.
Until Elisabeth, and her son, Cameron.
Reverb is a love story, a psychological thriller paced with romantic suspense.
In the spirit of The Magus (John Fowles, 1966), and way beyond Fifty Shades of Gray (E.L. James, 2011), Reverb has intricately woven characters fraught with frailties that possess us all, and that will linger long after the read. The story chronicles the evolution of a modern man–from solipsist to integrated awareness. It is a tale of redemption, of one man’s journey through extraordinary emotional growth, awakening his capacity to love.
Reverb is smart, powerful women’s fiction, and satisfies one of our deepest desires–for men to be more emotionally aware, and more connected outside of themselves.
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Fat Chance by R.J. Leahy
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Humor, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Mystery
S ean McDermott is a private detective in New York City, it says so right on his business card. It’s an ok job, but it isn’t as exciting as most people think, and that’s fine by him. He makes it a rule not to get involved in active police cases or in any case where people are likely to get hurt–especially him. So why does the mob suddenly want him dead? Sure it’s all a mistake, but dead from a mistake is still dead.
Taking advice from his friend, The Juke, he starts on a cross country drive to LA (what can I tell you, he has a few phobias, and flying is just one of them), and makes it as far as Mystic Falls, New Mexico before the borrowed Mercedes conks out. Mystic Falls? Think Green Acres–without the sophistication.
All he had to do was lie low and wait for the car to be fixed. A good plan too. It might have worked if only the local “character” hadn’t turned up missing, with him as the prime suspect. Now if he ever wants to get out of this sleepy desert asylum, he’s going to have to find her. Fat chance.
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Lessons from Generation X to Generation Next by McKenzie McPherson
Genre(s): Self-Help, Motivational, Relationships, Interpersonal Relations, Health Fitness & Dieting, Mate Seeking
“ Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
As you read this, take a moment to pontificate about your life, what are some of the lessons you wish the generation that preceded you had left behind in a diary that you could access anytime you needed advice in a non-judgmental way?
As you think about that, also think about the lessons you hope to pass on to the generation succeeding you?
Lessons from Generation X to Generation Next is a compilation of over 3,000 anecdotes that describe some of the lessons the author has learned throughout her life. The book is divided into 10 categories: family, parents,
education, career, health, finances, relationships, pop culture, life, and spirituality.
The book offers real-life guidance to people of all ages that will greatly improve the quality of life for anyone who reads it and perhaps generations to come.
It is not only wise to learn from our mistakes but generationally advantageous to share what we have learned with those who might be heading down the path we are all too familiar with. Eleanor Roosevelt suggested that we won’t live long enough to make them all ourselves and realistically why would we want to?
There are few guarantees in life, but one of the most sobering is that one day we will die, and even though death might capture our bodies, our spirits will forever be liberated in the lessons we pass on from one generation to the next.
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Progressive Dinner Deadly (A Myrtle Clover Mystery) by Elizabeth Spann Craig
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Mystery, Women Sleuths
R etired octogenarian schoolteacher Myrtle Clover is fit to be tied when her book club votes to change to a supper club. Who wants chips and dip when they can have Dickens and Twain?
The first supper club is a progressive dinner…where Myrtle loses interest during the hors d’oeuvres. But when a body is discovered during the main course, the evening quickly gets interesting. Myrtle pits her sleuthing skills against her police chief son’s to find the killer….if the killer doesn’t find her first.
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The Witch’s Dream – A Love Letter to Paranormal Romance (Black Swan 2) by Victoria Danann
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Romance, Fantasy & Futuristic, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy, Paranormal, Demons & Devils, Witches & Wizards, Contemporary, Urban
“ …dramatically fun, sexy, and addictive.” – Between the Bind
This is the second installment in an ongoing story. READING THIS SERIAL SAGA IN ORDER HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. For that reason, we have made Book One, My Familiar Stranger, free. If you have not read any of this serial, this book is included in the anthology BLACK SWAN COLLECTED TALES, BOOKS 1-3 available from Amazon for one low price.
WHAT THE CRITICS SAY:
“Wow, Danann does it again. The lady knows how to weave quite the story. Filled with magick, love, and jealousy The Witch’s Dream is a sweet and sexy good time.” – Carole Dee, Bitten by Paranormal Romance
“…incredibly exciting and impossible to put down. I devoured it like it was made of chocolate and caramel. I’m writing this with slightly shaky hands cause I just can’t wait to get to book 3.” – Georgianna S., The Reading Cafe
“Sometimes sequels can be a bit of a disappointment, but Victoria Danann has written an intriguing sequel that surpasses My Familiar Stranger.” – Billy B., Ramblings of Coffee Addicted Writer Blog
“The story itself begins fast and never once slows down. The characters from the first book are back and smarter and sassier than ever. There is plenty of blazing hot romance, as well as plenty of adventure and dimension jumping.” – Hillary, Night Owl Reviews TOP PICK
“…the writing is tight, descriptive and flows neatly along a path that often is twisty, but always seems to resolve with a satisfying feeling of “what will they get into next. This world is so unique and the writing so constant and detailed with little pieces of information drop like breadcrumbs until the loaf is completed. You will be turning pages as you need to get to the end – and then re-reading as you await book 3 in this series.” – Gaele for Booked and Loaded
“This is a wonderful series of handsome, macho men and beautiful, intelligent women. I highly recommend this series and look forward to book number three.” -Linda Tonis, The Paranormal Romance Guild
“Victoria pens her characters well developed and realistic in this magickal, romantic paranormal book. All the characters you followed in the first book are back and not forgot along with new ones being introduced.” – My Cozie Corner Book Reviews
DESCRIPTION:
From New York to Ireland to Edinburgh to Siena to the Texas Hill Country to Napa Valley, a secret society, a witch, a demon, a psychic, a berserker, an ex-vampire, modern day knights, heroes, werewolves, elves and fae come together where emotions intersect. The story maps a trail from rages to epiphanies, but, in the end, proves that true love can find you in the strangest places, when you’re least expecting it, even when you’re far, far from home.
SYNOPSIS:
He was left behind when Elora Laiken made her choice. Now he’s had it with love, but a transplanted witch who happens to be the world’s best tracker hopes she can change his mind.
The Witch’s Dream begins with B Team on temporary assignment to Black Swan headquarters in Edinburgh where they are supposed to fill in for stretched-thin resources and assist with a werewolf issue. They’ve been given permission to stop in Ireland for a few days to celebrate a handfasting.
When they reach Edinburgh, the afterglow of an elftale wedding quickly becomes all business. A missing person report turns into a demon abduction. A simple werewolf sanction becomes a diplomatic issue requiring the one thing Elora is no longer willing to give – finesse.
INCLUDES: Bonus Feature Interview with Rammel Hawking and the first chapter of the third book, The Summoner’s Tale.
Erotic content: 18+ Steamy scenes. No menage. No BDSM.
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Powder Burn (Burn with Sam Blackett #1) by Mark Chisnell
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Action & Adventure, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Thrillers, Spy Stories & Tales of Intrigue
I f Dragon Tattoo’s Mikael Blomkvist and the Hunger Games’ Katniss Everdeen could have a love-child, she’d probably be a lot like Sam Blackett…
Sam had given up her Manhattan job, and her cute apartment in Brooklyn. She’d abandoned her astonished boyfriend to the charms of ESPN, and flown off into a new dawn to chase her dream of becoming an investigative journalist.
Three months later, alone in a soulless internet café, she’s facing some cold, hard facts; she’s unpublished, unhappy and broke. And right then, the gorgeous Pete Halland blows into her life – headed for the mythical Powder Burn mountain to write history and blast into legend.
If she throws in her lot with Pete and reports the story for National Geographic magazine it could rescue her ambitions, but he’s holding back some crucial information – the question for Sam is… what?
Soon, Sam is up to her neck in snow and the weather is the least of her problems; lost in a secretive Himalayan kingdom with – what could be – a magic sword and a simmering and potentially bloody revolution.
But the father she lost to the war in Iraq was a marine, and he taught her a few tricks in the Vermont backcountry that might just get her out alive – and with a story to tell that could make the front page of the New York Times.
Try the sample with ‘Look Inside’.
Powder Burn is the first of a new series featuring Sam Blackett from the author of the best-selling Janac’s Games books. Chinese Burn will be published in the spring of 2014.
Mark Chisnell’s thrillers have topped the Amazon charts around the world.
Reviews for Mark Chisnell’s Thrillers
An excellent drug-smuggling thriller.
The Bookseller
This is a remarkable thriller – chillingly violent, full of tension and with a very original ending.
Publishing News
This book satisfies history fans, espionage addicts, and anyone else yearning for a good yarn.
Huffington Post
Mark Chisnell writes the kind of stories that will keep you turning the pages till you’re done, and still thinking about them long after that. He writes the Kindle-chart-topping Janac’s Games thrillers, and the Burn series featuring Vermont back country girl and wannabe-investigative journalist, Sam Blackett.
Mark Chisnell’s a former professional sportsman and has also worked as a broadcaster and journalist. He has written for some of the world’s leading magazines and newspapers, including Esquire and the Guardian – but Mark’s greatest achievement was probably hitch-hiking to Mount Everest base-camp in Tibet. In trainers. Or maybe that was the stupidest.
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God Loves You. – Chester Blue: An Inspirational Book About a Very Special Bear With a Message From God by Suzanne Elizabeth Anderson
Genre(s): Animals, Bears, Religion & Spirituality, Spirituality, Inspirational
“ …a charming book about a mysterious bear that shows up in the right place at just the right time. His comforting message and his cache of supplies always solve the problem at hand. The story is very reassuring on many levels, reiterating the old adage that all’s well that ends well.” – reader review
A BOOK OF HOPE.God’s love always finds us just in time. No matter where we are, or who we are, God has a special message of Love for each of us.What if when you most needed help, a blue bear appeared with a note from God?? One night, Miss Millie of Blossom, Ohio turns her face to the stars and asks God for help. The next day, a package arrives on her doorstep containing a blue teddy bear and a very special note. If you ever needed a message from God, it’s here…Over the course of a year, this remarkable blue bear travels across the country, showing up just when he’s needed most. During his journey, Chester Blue helps a young girl trying to impress her big sisters; helps a man who has lost his job; saves a sailor caught in a terrible storm; reunites two constantly fighting brothers suffering from a terrible case of sibling rivalry; watches a cowboy become a rodeo clown; and helps a father and daughter after divorce. God is with us everywhere. His love can find us anywhere.Whether you are a child or an adult, God has a very important message for you, too…God Loves You. Chester Blue is an inspirational book for kids, adults, parents, families, in other words, everybody.
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THE FALL (Rapha Chronicles #1) (The Rapha Chronicles) by Chana Keefer
Genre(s): Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy & Magic, Religion & Spirituality, Religious Studies, Science & Religion, Science Fiction Fantasy & Horror, Science Fiction Fantasy & Magic
T HE FALL is a biblical retelling of ancient times through the eyes of an angel who was once best friends with Lucifer.
If M. Night Shamalayan, Steven King, C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien collaborated on a story about our origins and the Garden of Eden, this might be the result.
Main Characters:
Rapha: A faithful angel who witnesses the cause and effect of Lucifer’s fall from grace. Rapha becomes the mentor/tutor to Adam and Eve.
Lucifer: Beautiful, seductive, brilliant, ambitious, vindictive angel intent on replacing the most high God as ruler of creation.
Adam: Preteen, mischievous, daring, slightly pampered son of the Most High.
Eve/Glory: Preteen, brilliant, curious, fun-loving, betrothed to Adam.
Take a journey to the beginning. Pull back the veil on biblical history and mysteries. This is a worldview changer.
THE FALL isn’t afraid of collision: spirituality & science; good & evil; truth & deception; religion vs. relationship; grace vs. prejudice–the joy of fairy tales combined with suspense, horror and an epic love story.
Rapha, once Lucifer’s best friend, had a front-row seat for every crucial moment that shaped the world we live in today. This faithful angel wants to tell you his story. But beware, this is not a journey for the faint-of-heart. Ahead there be giants–plus demons, centaurs, mermaids, demi-gods and war that extends from the beginning of time. In the tradition of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis and Frank Peretti, THE FALL (The Rapha Chronicles, Book 1) melds science fiction, fantasy, epic adventure and mythology.
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No Eye Has Seen by Graham Carter
Genre(s): Christian Books & Bibles, Literature & Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Genre Fiction, Action & Adventure, Religion & Spirituality, Fiction, Religious Fiction, Christianity, Christian Fiction, Fantasy
M other of three, Sarah Glen, loses her life under unusual circumstances when her car is forced from the road in what appears to be a random act of road rage.
What follows is a breathtaking story of adventure and excitement as Sarah explores the limitless wonder of her new home, Paradise.
The Throne Room, New Jerusalem, departed loved ones, all these and more are unveiled in this thought provoking tale.
While Sarah’s remaining family and friends struggle to come to terms with the passing of the popular mom, angels, good and evil, fight for supremacy in the age-old battle between the kingdoms of darkness and light.
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I Bleed Cubbie Blue: My Six Decades as a Cubs Fan by Doug Erlandson
Genre(s): Sports & Outdoors, Baseball, Essays & Writings, History
W hy would anyone root for a team that hasn’t been in a World Series since 1945 and hasn’t won one since 1908, has had just 20 winning seasons since 1939, and plays in a ballpark that’s nearly a century old and is falling apart? I Bleed Cubbie Blue, a memoir of one fan’s six-decade love affair with the Chicago Cubs, offers a charming and compelling answer to this burning question.
Combining personal memories and reflections with meticulous research, native Chicagoan Doug Erlandson describes his lifelong affection for a team that has raised but ultimately crushed his hopes countless times, a team to which he remains intensely loyal after nearly sixty years of fandom. Beginning with a description of the first game he attended in 1954 (a loss, of course, to the New York Giants), he weaves highlights from every season from the late-1950s through 2012 with detailed descriptions of significant games, front-office follies, trades (some of which should never have been made, others of which turned out to be sheer genius), as well as the individual players (from the great to the incompetent) who toiled in a Cubs’ uniform during this period.
I Bleed Cubbie Blue provides often humorous, sometimes tongue-in-cheek, but always accurate commentary on P.K. Wrigley’s college of coaches, the Brock-Broglio trade (which, according to Erlandson, did not seem like such a bad trade the day it was made), the collapse in 1969 (which still ranks as quintessential of all Cubs’ swoons), why Leo Durocher was a great manager (and why he was not), the lean years of the Seventies and early Eighties, the wonderfully giddy year of 1984 (along with a detailed account of the two most important games of the season), a year that ultimately resulted in the second Great Disappointment (the first being 1969), the improbable divisional championship of 1989, why Kerry Wood’s fifth Major League start was and remains the greatest pitching performance of all times, why Steve Bartman was not to blame for the Cubs’ loss in the 2003 playoffs, and much, much more.
Along the way I Bleed Cubbie Blue describes bizarre plays (such as Cal Neeman’s unlikely inside-the-park homerun when Bob Skinner forgot what inning it was), the tragic death of Ken Hubbs at age 22, the pitcher who claimed he pitched in a hypnotic trance, Jack Brickhouse’s call of an around-the-horn triple play (before it happened!), the unintentionally funny moments with Harry Caray in the broadcast booth, and the most memorable performances by guest conductors during the seventh-inning stretch.
A comment from the Epilogue sums up Erlandson’s reason for writing this memoir: “Whether in winning or losing, the Cubs have provided me with countless memories that are as wonderful and as fresh as the beautifully-manicured baseball diamond that has anchored the northeast corner of Addison and Clark for a hundred years.”
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Seouled Out by Andrew Henderson-Henderson
Genre(s): Biographies & Memoirs, Humor & Entertainment, Humor
A n X-Generation memoir of sorts, while at the same time a short attention span trilogy for the A.D.D. crowd. In these economically challenging times, it makes sound fiscal sense to get the most out of your book purchases. The author, acting out of frustration with an impotent undergraduate degree, accidentally went to law school. After graduating, in an effort to change the road he was on, he ended up in Asia, where everything went from the wok into the fire. Returning to the U.S., premature dementia kicked in as he lost his identity as well as his mind trying to survive with a bad credit rating while under constant attack. This is a funny story if you’re not him.
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The Serpent in the Glass (The Tale of Thomas Farrell) by D.M. Andrews
Genre(s): Animals, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths, Dragons, Social Situations, Family Life, New Experiences, Ages 9-12, People & Places, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy, Series
* FREE 22-24 March along with The Pet Washer by Jennifer Lynn Alvarez
On his eleventh birthday Thomas Farrell is informed that the deceased father he never knew has provided for his education at Darkledun Manor, a school for gifted children. Thomas, however, feels he’s just an ordinary boy, but Darkledun Manor proves to be anything but an ordinary school…
In this work of fiction the reader is transported into a world of myth as the young protagonist, Thomas Farrell, seeks to understand who his mysterious father was, and why he left him a strange glass orb containing a serpent. As the story progresses, Thomas and his friends become increasingly caught up in a world they never knew existed — a world beyond the standing stones.
Word count: 74,000
Brief: “Narnia meets Hogwarts” (AmeliaAT “Apostrophistica”, Amazon reviewer)
Audience: Confident readers ages 9+
What others are saying about The Serpent in the Glass…
“Characters, plot and pace – spot-on! Enjoyed the wonderful description. Definitely recommend this book for young and old!” – Ngaire Elder, author
“Andrews has written a delightful tale that is well-told.” – Donald B. Anderson, author
“This would make a great movie…I will recommend this book to old and young alike.” – Cathy H.
“The world building was fantastic.” – Kathryn Hogan
“Finely drawn characters, wonderful atmosphere and a compelling plot.” – Pop Bop
“This was a very good book. I loved the storyline.” – Patricia Williams
“If you liked the Harry Potter stories, you will enjoy this tale.” – Maggie
Fischer.
“This book was full of action and adventure. I loved it. I couldn’t put it down.” – Cameron Johns
“In short – I cried. I loved it. I’ll be reading it again. With tissues.” – Elle Lainey
“I was wonderfully surprised by how much I enjoyed this book.” – Laura C.
“My daughter fell in love with the book. She ranked it up there with the Harry Potter Series and the Lightning Thief Series” – D. Reininger
“Neat, dynamic, interesting. For some reason, I kind of got a Stephen King kind of feel from the book, but I don’t know why.” – Vicki
“An excellent and well written book. I was captivated from start to finish.” – Steven Ray Montgomery
“Sure to Become a Classic!” – Vuk
“Although written with youngsters in mind it was done in such away to appeal to all ages even me a mum of 5 aged 53″ – C. Hughes
“whilst it is definitely aimed at a younger market, this 53 year old had no problems with this at all! Highly recommended!” – Mike White
“It was beautifully written, with an interesting use of British myths.” – Ana Mesquitela
“The writing was fantastic and left me dying to know what would happen next. A very satisfying read!” – Steven Thompson
“this book just sucked me in.” – Debbie R.
“One of my new favourites.” Elaine White
“A combo of Harry Potter meets Eragon…good story!” – Aleah Flowers
“I was caught in it as soon as I started reading it.” – Raissa Moniaruch
A video trailer can be accessed by viewing D.M. Andrews’ Amazon author page. Cover design by Alex Hausch.
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Roadkill (LiveWire) by Daisy White
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Contemporary, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Thrillers, Contemporary Fiction, Teens
2 am is “Dead Hour” when the vast stretch of motorway is quiet; deserted apart from the body of a teenage girl, sprawled across the fast lane…
Eighteen year old CAZ is struggling to come to terms with the death of her older sister ROSE, who died in a supposed hit and run accident. CAZ is determined to find the driver who killed her sister, and discovers ROSE was involved in a dubious social networking site; LIVEWIRE. The site is for thrill seeking teenagers and encourages them to participate in death defying activities and post photos and results.
Trying to come to terms with her grief CAZ must also support her mother, try to make peace with her mother’s new boyfriend GARRY, and deal with their shock announcement of emigration to Australia. Should CAZ go with them? Or swap her scientific ambitions for her secret dream of art school? What with her growing feelings for new boyfriend, (professional skate boarder, MATT), and dodging the VULTURES life is pretty full on.
CAZ soon realises the only way to reveal ROSE’s killer, and take the revenge she craves, is to participate in the game that killed her sister.
And win.
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Saving Wishes by GJ Walker-Smith
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Coming of Age, Teens, Romance
F or Charli Blake, being seventeen is a tough gig.
She’s been branded a troublemaker, her reputation is in tatters and she’s stuck in Pipers Cove, a speck of a town on the coast of Tasmania.
Thankfully, it’s temporary. Her lifelong dream of travelling the world is just months away from becoming reality. All she has to do is ride out the last few months of high school, which is easier said than done thanks to a trio of mean girls known as The Beautifuls.
When Adam Décarie arrives in town, all the way from New York, life takes an unexpected turn. His arrival sets off a chain of events that alters her life forever, convincing her of one thing. Fate brought him to her.
Saving Wishes is the story of a girl who doesn’t quite fit the life she’s living, and the boy who helps her realise why.
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Brash by Nicola Marsh
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Romance, Contemporary
J ess Harper is so tired of being good…
Thrust into the dazzle of Burlesque Bombshells, Vegas’s premier dance venue, the small town librarian has no option but to embrace her inner vixen.
Especially when blast from her past, sexy Aussie celebrity chef Jack McVeigh is still determined to keep their relationship strictly hands-off.
This time Jess isn’t surrendering without a fight and armed with her hot props and Bombshell moves, Jack doesn’t stand a chance.
When Jess and Jack are sequestered on an island to orchestrate the burlesque wedding of the year, sun, surf and sizzling sex are on the menu!
But will the fiery couple come back for seconds?
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Friends for Life by Billi Tiner
Genre(s): Action & Adventure, Animals, Dogs
B o and Rico are two puppies who meet at a pet store. The puppies are dognapped from the pet store by two goons. Realizing they are in danger, Bo and Rico must work together to escape the dognappers. After their escape, Bo and Rico find themselves scared and alone on the mean city streets. They are rescued by a streetwise stray named Tank. Tank takes the puppies under his wing and teaches them how to survive on the streets. Bo and Rico embark on several adventures including avoiding the local Animal Control officer, Jimmy; several run-ins with a pack of dogs led by a stray named Mongrel; and rescuing a beautiful lost Poodle named Pearl. Through it all, Bo and Rico form an incredible friendship that will last a lifetime.
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THE TIES THAT BIND by Marta Tandori
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Chick-Lit, Contemporary Women, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Thrillers, Suspense, Contemporary Fiction
I n this, the standalone prequel to TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE…Four years ago, Brooke Connelly made the biggest mistake of her life when she betrayed her mobster boyfriend by tipping off the intended victim of his next hit. Thanks to her timely intervention, Chaz Longo was able to flee Las Vegas while Brooke opted to stay behind; a decision that nearly cost Brooke her life after she was beaten and left for dead by her boyfriend in retaliation for her betrayal. In desperation, Brooke turned to one of the most powerful men in Las Vegas for protection – unaware that her arrangement with Clint Staebler was non-negotiable and permanent.
Brooke has since relocated to L.A., where she’s the general manager of a popular restaurant and nightclub, both owned by Clint Staebler. With her recent engagement to a prominent Beverly Hills doctor and the impending arrival of their baby through a surrogate, Brooke is determined to cut all ties to her past but the cards seem to be stacked against her when her fiancé is enlisted to treat Chaz Longo, barely alive after foolishly returning to Vegas and crossing paths with Brooke’s former boyfriend. Brooke’s life is further complicated when her fiancé finds out about her past relationship with Clint Staebler and demands to know where her loyalties lie, especially after Chaz is later gunned down in Clint’s nightclub and Brooke is strangely reluctant to quit her job. Caught between a murderer and a man who refuses to let her go at all costs, Brooke plays her one trump card in the hope that it will be powerful enough to sever her ties to her past, once and for all.
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The Concert Killer (Rock & Roll Mystery Series) by RJ McDonnell
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Humor, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Mystery, Hard-Boiled, Humor & Entertainment
S an Diego private investigator Jason Duffy is hired by a group of concert promoters after a serial killer leaves a note near a 17-year-old girl who was beaten and drowned in a toilet during one of their shows. The note informs the police that she is his fourth victim and suggests that he’ll continue to kill until he shuts down the concert industry because he believes that “concerts are evil.”
Jason meets with the detectives heading the investigations in four major California cities, but is quickly stymied by a bureaucratic state task force leader with selfish priorities. Before being shut out, Jason learns that the killer not only changed cities for each attack, but also his method of murder and physical appearance.
As a former club musician, Jason is forced to work the case from a unique angle. Aided by the concert promoters and an SDPD detective, he narrows the killer’s options. But a story in the San Diego free press brings Jason into the killer’s sights and puts at risk everyone he holds near and dear.
The author of 2010 Mystery/Thriller of the Year Rock & Roll Rip-Off once again adds LOL humor in between compelling action scenes. Besides offering readers a backstage pass to the music industry, The Concert Killer brings to light a potentially catastrophic danger that few have ever considered.
Click on Amazon’s “Look Inside” feature to read the opening to this rock fiction murder mystery.
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Shedrow: A Novel by Dean DeLuke
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Medical, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Thrillers
F rom rolling pastures in Lexington, KY to darkened alleyways in Newark, NJ, from Manhattan’s posh ’21′ Club to a peculiar and mysterious landfill in Eastern Kentucky, and from Saratoga Springs, NY to the tiny island of St. Lucia, Shedrow portrays a collision of characters from many divergent worlds. High society and the racing elite, medical and veterinary specialists, mob figures, and Kentucky hill folk become entangled in this unique twist on the medical thriller.
Dr. Anthony Gianni, a prominent Manhattan surgeon, becomes involved in a racing partnership as a diversion from a thriving surgical practice and an ailing marriage. The excitement builds when the partnership acquires Chiefly Endeavor, a two-year-old colt with the breeding, the spirit, and enough early racing success to qualify for the Kentucky Derby.
When a new partner with an unsavory background appears and a breeder’s nightmare becomes real, Dr. Gianni and a dedicated veterinarian must confront organized crime and solve a complex mystery that threatens to destroy both of their careers, and possibly a great deal more.
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FOR LOVE AND VENGEANCE, AN INTERNATIONAL ROMANTIC THRILLER (The Operative) by Johnny Ray
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Mystery, Women Sleuths, Romance, Romantic Suspense
A n International romantic thriller that you will never forget.
FOR LOVE AND VENGEANCE
When everyone lies to you–trust your gut instinct
If that fails–start over
For your love deserves the best
And murderous terrorist your vengeance
May God have mercy on their soul
Both the Americans and the Russians think Victoria works for them exclusively. In truth; the Pack, an International Crime Syndicate, brutally controls her while they launder money in America by buying distressed houses for terrorist sleepers. While she executes the perfect escape, staging her death during a shark attack, she makes one mistake–she meets Royce, who worked as a special operative several years earlier, the night before disappearing.
Royce, on the other hand, wants nothing to do with any American led special operations after he had been lied to in order to keep him focus on his prior mission. His girlfriend had been abducted and brutally murdered earlier while they had kept him in the dark. The last thing he had ever expected was another woman in his life, especially a Russian spy. Furthermore, he never would have believed that she would be the one thing that would encourage him to finish a mission that he should have taken care of the first time.
Royce is well trained on how to discover the truth, so although Victoria’s apparent shark attack was well conceived he knows better. He had used the life of a surfer bum for years as his cover. The more lies he uncovers, the more suspicious he becomes until finally he feels like he has little choice. His prior operation was so top secret even the CIA were told nothing He didn’t need them then, and he sure the hell didn’t need them this time either. The last time it was for country–this time it was going to be personal.
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PAPA PICCOLO Famlies, Fatherhood,Caring and Nurturing Children’s Picture Book (Fully Illustrated Version) by Carol Talley
Genre(s): Animals, Cats, Parenting & Relationships, Adoption
P APA PICCOLO was awarded Finalist THORPE MENN AWARD for Literary Excellence, by the American Association of University Women
PAPA PICCOLO
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Fully Illustrated Version
Picture Book for reading with the younger child – ages 3-6
This version of PAPA PICCOLO includes all the luminous illustrations just waiting to enchant children of any age, and especially the read-to set.
If the text-only version is better for your needs, then please click on PAPA PICCOLO in the Text-Only Version for the serious young reader – ages 6-9.
Happy reading in either Version.
PAPA PICCOLO will promote a sense of responsibility for others and explore the many different kinds of families.
CARING AND NURTURING
The lion is the emblem of Venice, but the common cat rules its narrow streets and alleyways. A prince among these feline rulers is Piccolo, and what a fine life he leads! Especially after dark-when the streets are full of possibilities!
Then one night, Piccolo makes a discovery that threatens his carefree life and his independence and starts him on a new and special kind of adventure.
In these pages, you will also meet Caesar-Piccolo’s older and somewhat cynical friend, and Sophia-the shoe shop cat, to whom Piccolo turns for advice when his life takes its unexpected turn. And you will meet two irresistible kittens-one spotted and one striped-who need a home and who help Piccolo discover his own tender heart.
Author Carol Talley, who first visited Venice vicariously in 1977, returned to that city-which many call the most beautiful in the world-to capture its watery magic in breathtaking prose.
Illustrator Itoko Maeno’s enchanting renderings of the canals, markets, crooked byways, boats, and bridges of Venice and her wise and witty portraits of its two- and four-legged citizens will delight children and adults alike.
At a time when we are recognizing the need for boys as well as girls to develop nurturing skills, Piccolo appears as a welcome model for all children.
Piccolo leads a life full of adventure and possibilities. And then two homeless kittens decide to adopt the free-spirited Piccolo. “I’m not a Papa cat,” objects Piccolo. “I’m a tomcat.” Children will delight in seeing how the kittens help Piccolo discover his own tender heart and a new kind of adventure.
A SURPRISE and added bonus is the “Enrichment Information” which includes lots of facts about daily life in Venice. There are colorful thumbnail sketches of Venice, Marco Polo, Italian words and phrases, Canals of Venice, Bridges of Venice, Flags of Venice, Regattas and Gondolas and Gondoliers! This is fascinating detail that did not make it into the story itself, but is very rich in interesting description.
A second big plus is the “Letter to Parents and Educators” which includes many relevant questions and comments to facilitate conversation with young readers about the message of the story…that “Papas” as well as “Mamas,” can be the most nurturing and caring parents! So even though on the surface, this is just an engaging story for children, it is also truly helpful in a real way.
MAKING THE CASE FOR CHARACTER EDUCATION
If you are tired of bullying, teasing, youth violence, gangs, vandalism, drug abuse, sexual misconduct…
If you are tired of the crisis with our older youth…
If you want to help make a difference one tiny step at a time…
Then this is the eBook for your children ages 3-9.
Read WITH your children, discuss the concept and message…
and know that you are part of the movement sweeping America to bring back our important values by restoring character education in our homes and schools.
(signed) The Thoughtful Parent
JOAN’S eBOOKS LLC
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The Seventh Prophecy by Oriza Martins
Genre(s): Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy & Magic, Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Horror, Occult, Science Fiction Fantasy & Horror, Science Fiction Fantasy & Magic
O riza Martins presents THE SEVENTH PROPHECY, an emotion-filled journey and a harrowing account that will take hold of the reader, who will undoubtedly identify with the many archetypes used by the author, who draws on concepts such as materialism, idealism and beliefs.
It is the story of a person who, after suffering an accident, spends many months in a coma. During this time, the character has an out-of-body experience, witnessing events from both the past and the future, in addition to discovering the new body which he will inhabit in his next life.
After coming out of the coma, he experiences a period of huge spiritual transformation, deciding to leave behind the legacy of his experience in a series of messages recorded on film for “himself” to discover once he has assumed his new identity in his next life.
Years later, he is reborn as Rodrigo, a modern young man and a “seductive magician” with paranormal powers; he is astonished when he starts receiving tapes with messages from the past, rejoicing in the opportunity to speak to his past “self” about his previous existence and thus embarking on an emotional journey of self-discovery.
During this experience, Rodrigo meets his soul mate and together they participate in an intriguing plot full of mystery and suspense, using their paranormal abilities to try and decode an enigma: a mysterious crime from the past.
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The Book of Jotham by Arthur Powers
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Historical, Religion & Spirituality, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Religious Fiction
2 012 Tuscany Prize for Catholic Fiction–Novella Winner
The Book of Jotham by Arthur Powers
For 23 years the completed manuscript of The Book of Jotham sat in the author’s desk drawer–typewritten–collecting dust and time. On an early autumn day in 2012, the manuscript arrived at Tuscany Press, and we discovered this compelling and moving story.
Jotham is a mentally challenged man-child who, like the other apostles, follows Jesus as Christ carries out his ministry and experiences death by crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension. Yet the other apostles–the dedicated Mary, Peter, Thomas, and the rest–while they care for Jotham and look out for him, don’t understand why Jesus loves him so. Thomas even says, after Jesus offers a parable, “I don’t see why all the pots can’t be strong and beautiful.”
Jotham may be different, but through him, we come to see Jesus and Jotham not just with our eyes, but also with our hearts.
ARTHUR POWERS is himself a convert to Catholicism. After spending much time in Brazil in the Peace Corps, working with those for whom the Catholic faith is woven into life, and after meeting a woman who eventually became his wife, he came to question his very rational agnosticism. Powers was baptized into the Roman Catholic faith in 1976 as a thoughtful, aware adult of 29 years.
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Autism – A Practical Guide for Parents by Alan Yau
Genre(s): Parenting & Relationships, Special Needs
A utism – A Practical Guide for Parents.
Theory is great, but as a busy parent of a young child with autism, what you would really like is a practical guide: with ideas, tips and strategies that you can use right away.
Oh, and you want a book that is concise and easy to understand, right?
This book is what you’re looking for.
Think of this book as a collection of sparks. Real sparks ignite fires. The sparks in this book will ignite ideas in your head about how to teach your child with autism.
Here’s an overview of what you will learn in this book:
How children with autism are wired differently, and how that affects the way they learn.
Why Intensive Play is so important to everything else.
Why it’s so hard to get your child’s attention, and what you can do about it.
How visual tools can help your child, and how you can use them easily.
Why focusing on well-being is so important, and some simple steps you can take to ensure you do.
What general strategies will help you teach your child.
Why behavior difficulties happen, and some ways you can help.
Why today’s technology is making it easier for children with autism to communicate, learn and much more besides.
This book will give you ideas and strategies that you can use immediately with your child. Many of the strategies are made clearer by the inclusion of examples from the author’s own experience. You will see echoes of your own child in some of the examples, and they are sure to provide lots of light bulb moments for you.
Ginger the Gangster Cat (Ginger the Cat) by joe kovacs
Genre(s): Animals, Cats, Humor & Entertainment, Humor, Dogs & Animals
G inger returns from the dead – to carry out the most cunning cat crime of the century. In Barcelona.
Ginger is not a happy cat.
He’s fat, he’s ugly, and he’s getting old.
He also lives in Surrey.
But Ginger’s days of mediocrity are over. His lifetime dream – his consuming cat-crime passion – is to go to Barcelona and score a whole lorry-load of tapas specialities from Tesco’s.
And when he meets poor little woebegone Sparky – the cutest cat in the universe – he sees his chance. “Nobody gives me nuffink!” has been his complaint, but Sparky is “luck on a stick” and Ginger does everything possible (including catching his mice) to gain his trust.
Sparky however is hopelessly attached to his litter tray. He does not want to go to Barcelona. He is happy right where he is, surrounded by eccentric Indian neighbours, scary Australian vets, dogs with no mouthwash, and amorous local tom-cats.
Ginger has a date with destiny. After 150 years, and who knows how many of his nine lives gone, he is going to meet the 16 gangster cats who ruined his last one. And he’s out for revenge.
‘Ginger’ is aimed at 8+ children, the parents who enjoy reading to them, and cat lovers everywhere.
Summer Melody by Toddie Downs
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Chick-Lit, Contemporary Women, Domestic Life, Contemporary Fiction, Genre Fiction, Family Life
I n a town called Daedalus Falls, it’s easy for the weight of wings to overwhelm. But in the summer of 1992, three generations of women in the Stanton family realize untapped strengths that give them the power to soar. As her aging mother falls prey to the ravages of dementia, Bonnie races to make sense of both her past and present, discovering that the truth of long-buried family secrets has the power to destroy–or to heal. Her niece Meg, meanwhile, is planning a wedding to the perfect man–and then watching fear and uncertainty pull them apart. Finally, teenage Jane, turning away from the burden of family history, comes of age in a way she never thought possible as she learns to care for an autistic boy. Ultimately, all three women discover grace and truth within themselves and their common bonds in this story of love and hope.
Summer Melody is a testament to how, in the face of tremendous challenges, family can bring us strength to survive, endure, and maybe even flourish.
In Dulce, Disturbed: A New Mexico Short Mystery (#1 Cinnamon/Burro Top Mystery) by Tower Lowe
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Mystery, Anthologies, Women Sleuths
Q uirky and Fascinating Characters Solve Mystery in Hillerman Country
- fun and compelling
- creative look at schizophrenia, civil rights and murder
Beaten to death by his teacher, a young native boy is found by the side of the road in Dulce, New Mexico. Cinnamon,a woman sleuth, joins her pal Burro to face down the school and the teachers and solve the first crime story in this top mystery series. Cinnamon collects the first clues to the lost Momma, who abandoned her in childhood. Defined by this loss, Cinnamon pursues these New Mexico mysteries with one eye on the crime and one eye on finding Momma. Burro assists with visions that contain clues to the crime, if only the two of them can figure out what they mean. Full of quirky characters, this story keeps you in your seat.
Personal Note from the Author:
I started this mystery series when my job required traveling around New Mexico. Mysteries and quirky characters floated to the surface. In Dulce, New Mexico, I felt the presence of spirits, hidden in the hills, on every visit. Truly, I was disturbed. My own mother died when I was 13, and I spend most of my life chasing her, so, in this cozy mystery series, I created the woman sleuth, Cinnamon, who chases her momma while she solves crime stories in picturesque locations in the Land of Enchantment.
So Happy Together by Duane Schwartz
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Romance, Historical, Romantic Suspense, Historical Romance
S o Happy Together, the sixth novel by Schwartz following Cobb’s Landing, Calumet, Little Cicero, Fetchenko, and The Winds of Change, tells the story of Jackson Moon, a half-breed Ojibwe who was once accused of killing his white girlfriend from high school days. Many years have passed, Moon still haunted by that event, when a prison break leads local officials to seek his assistance in tracking down an escapee, the very man who had been incarcerated for that long ago murder. What follows is a trail of twists and turns which weave their way through the lives of all involved and end at a conclusion that’s sure to surprise.
The Last Page by David J. Walker
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Mystery, Women Sleuths
“ A funny, smart mystery that respects life in the library… a can’t miss read…”
Amy Alessio, Librarian and Author
Barbara Adams, head of the Windbrook Library in suburban Chicago, has died, apparently from a fall down the stairs to the library’s basement. But when Julia Fairbanks, her closest friend’s daughter starts to poke around, she finds troubling emails that indicate Barbara was not the victim of a heart attack, but a vicious killer instead. Can Julia find the murderer? Or will she end up on The Last Page? This breezy mystery is a novella, approx. 20,000 words. It also includes two short stories by the authors, both from the acclaimed crime fiction anthology, CHICAGO BLUES.
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Plead Forgiveness (Loyalty Series) by Aury Dobsyn
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Romance, Historical, Historical Romance
* *New, edited version 2/5/13**
At ten summers, Isabel Mackenzie was banished from her highland clan by her father, Laird Alex Mackenzie; then for eight years forced to assume a false identity as Lady Ella and endure a harsh existence under the guardianship of her aunt’s husband, the Baron of Greystone.
When an English baron seeking reprisal kidnaps Laird Macleod’s nephew, he and his blackguard will stop at nothing to reclaim their kin. Yet, the moment the savage warriors arrive in England and come across Greystone’s ward, their strategy drastically changes. In hopes of exchanging the hellion for his nephew, the powerful laird gives her no choice but to return with him to the highlands of Scotland.
Captivated by her beauty and enthralled by her courageous spirit, Gavin is determined to keep Ella from her dire fate by forcing her to become his wife.
Yet, unbeknownst to him, she is the youngest child and hated daughter of his greatest ally.
**New, edited version 2/5/2013**
Return of the Dragons (Omnibus) by Teddy Jacobs
Genre(s): Animals, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths, Dragons, Literature & Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy, Series, Teens
T WO NOVELS IN ONE VOLUME
All the epic fantasy adventures of Anders Tomason: SWORD BEARER and WIND RIDER, two full-length novels collected here in one omnibus book for a combined lower price.
MAGIC SWORDS, AN EVIL UNCLE, UNTAMED DRAGONS, EPIC BATTLES
You swing a staff until you’re ready to swing a sword. Then you go on all kinds of adventures — fighting monsters, casting spells and saving damsels in distress. At least that’s how it’s supposed to work, but I didn’t believe a word of it.
FANTASY ADVENTURE FOR DRAGON FANS OF ALL AGES
Two forms of power — natural and chemical — divide the world. Dragons, who keep the chemical power in check, have long retreated from human sight; few still believe in them. Inside a castle surrounded by Tuscan hills more and more threatened by chemical forces, sixteen-year-old Anders lives a sheltered life. But much as his parents try, Anders can’t avoid the forces that threaten…
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The Eyes Die Last by Teri Riggs
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Mystery, Romance, Romantic Suspense
T he Las Vegas Mayoral race is heating up, and the incumbent doesn’t have a prayer. Wealthy real estate speculator Nick Campenelli, who wants to legalize prostitution in Clark County, and former pastor Louis St. Louis, running on a ‘clean-up-Vegas-by-getting-rid-of-the-whores’ platform, are the front runners.
They’re also front runners on the suspect list for a string of murders. Kennedy O’Brien, four-year detective with cop blood running in her veins, and her partner Wilder “Wild Thing” James, a veteran, are determined to find the man who’s murdering prostitutes who work the wrong side of the street, and they don’t care how important or politically active he is.
The killer is a man with a mission. He stalks the women before he kills them, leaving a “BEFORE” photo on their bodies, and sending an “AFTER” shot to the local news hound. Ed Hershey, an aging newscaster with just the right amount of grey in his hair, is determined to turn this story into a network gig, and his interference, along with the LVTVS legal team, are making Kennedy and Wilder look bad. Campenelli’s good looks and charm, and St. Louis’ vitriolic hatred of prostitutes are muddying the waters too, and now the killer seems to have taken a liking to Kennedy.
So the big question remains. Can she get him before he gets her?
TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE by Marta Tandori
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Thrillers, Suspense
A young runaway takes refuge in a makeshift shack under the Hollywood Freeway, forcing the autistic woman in it to find milk for her sickly newborn – a search that ultimately ends in tragedy when the woman is run down by a hit-and-run driver after a violent confrontation with several teenagers. When one of those teenagers, seventeen-year-old Karen Devane, is implicated in the woman’s homicide, the tabloids are quick to exploit the tragedy, thanks to Karen’s recent antics as a spoiled Tinseltown “celebrat” riding on the coattails of her famous grandmother, the legendary Kate Stanton. Complicating matters is the dead woman’s daughter, who’s determined that Karen be held accountable for her mother’s death, even after the charges against Karen are dropped. With tensions between Karen and her family near breaking point and the paparazzi relentlessly hounding her every move, Karen makes a startling discovery which finally puts her on the road to redemption – and links the dead woman to her beloved grandmother.
Karen’s discovery raises a host of troubling questions for Kate, forcing her to revisit the horrors of her past in search of answers. But Kate soon realizes that some questions are better left unasked after a seemingly random shooting leaves her granddaughter fighting for her life and Kate scrambling to stay one step ahead of a killer who’s determined to end her life in order to save his own.
Small Town Secrets (Crimson Romance) by Molly Kate Gray
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Contemporary, Romance, Romantic Suspense, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction
M iller’s Grove’s most eligible bachelor, Josh Owens, could have a different date every night of the week, so he doesn’t understand why he’s drawn to Tara since she’s obviously not interested in him. Tara Sullivan is angry that he’s stolen the coveted prime-time anchor position she’d been promised.A stranger begins preying on the single young women in Miller’s Grove, and the story’s assigned to Tara. As the number of victims grows, Tara reluctantly accepts help from Josh. As he researches his top suspect in the assaults, he unearths events in the past that more than one resident of Miller’s Grove wants to keep hidden.Together they discover a web of conspiracy and lies involving the most powerful family in town. Josh and Tara put their reputations at risk in the hope of exposing the truth and, perhaps, finally bringing Tara peace.Sensuality Level: Sensual
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