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Fed Up by Robert Etheridge Fed Up by Robert Etheridge Oct. 29, 2008 $4.95 54690 words Sample 50%
The collapse of the American Dream for this husband and father forces him to crime to save the life of his sick child. He becomes a man hunted by the police and the mob. This story is fast paced action and adventure with a twist. You will find this story to be engaging and easy to read with a happy ending you will not anticipate. Give it a try. It will be fun! Thanks for your consideration.
The Jade Owl by Edward C. Patterson The Jade Owl by Edward C. Patterson Nov. 01, 2008 $0.99 206517 words Sample 20%
In China they whisper about the Jade Owl and its awful power. This ancient stone, commissioned by the Empress Wu and crafted by a mineral charmer, long haunted the folk of the Middle Kingdom until it vanished into an enigma of legend and lore. Now the Jade Owl is found. It wakes to steal the day from day. Its power to enchant and distort rises again. "Readers, run, do not walk to your nearest
Children of Mire. by Gerald Crenshaw Children of Mire. by Gerald Crenshaw Nov. 02, 2008 $1.50 81156 words Sample 25%
The descendent's of the village of Mire learned that they were nearly immortal. Losing most of their female population to the witch hunts of the middle ages, now when child of Mire loses hope of finding a mate, he turns to the one drug that gives them solace, adrenaline charged blood. They were given a name,Vampire. A few were called to hunt the vampire. A deadly game between two predators.
John Smith, World Jumper Book One: Portal to Adventure by E. Patrick Dorris John Smith, World Jumper Book One: Portal to Adventure by E. Patrick Dorris Nov. 04, 2008 Free! 63937 words Read a sample
Waking, hospitalized with amnesia during World War I, "John Smith" quickly realizes he is not like other men. John can travel to parallel worlds, seemingly through the power of his own mind. In this first serial, he not only learns of his power when it is triggered in the stress of combat, but visits an Earth still trapped in an ice age.
Cross-Over Murders by Frank F. Atanacio Cross-Over Murders by Frank F. Atanacio Nov. 13, 2008 $3.95 38125 words Sample 15%
Nick PT Barnum is back, and this is the best Barnum book yet! When illegal aliens are taking over our union jobs..someone is out for revenge. Something sinister is about to happen and the City of Bridgeport is in for a killing spree it would never forget. In comes Nick Barnum who has to act like a decoy with the non-citizens hoping he'd be picked..not murdered. Barnum is back and better than ever!
The Silurian Book One The Fox and The Bear by L.A. Wilson The Silurian Book One The Fox and The Bear by L.A. Wilson Nov. 15, 2008 Free! 125679 words Read a sample
Hundreds of years ago in a land ravaged by fierce clans, where only the strongest survive...a Legend of the People was born. From the historic tales of King Arthur comes a raw, riveting and passionate series of novels by author L.A. Wilson, who breathes fresh new life into this spell-binding story. Told in first-person by Bedwyr...the person closest to Arthur's heart.
The Honey Gatherer - Fiction by Jeff Tikari The Honey Gatherer - Fiction by Jeff Tikari Nov. 18, 2008 $2.50 47369 words
The story is set in a sparsely populated tract of the heavily forested foothills of the Himalayas: an area that lies roughly between India and Nepal and in places is virtually untouched. The ‘Forest People’ of this area have minimal contact with the outside world and dwell all their lives in the forest living off its produce .These are the ‘Wild Honey Gatherers’ – a race almost extinct
Laugh Like a Dog - Fiction by Jeff Tikari Laugh Like a Dog - Fiction by Jeff Tikari Nov. 18, 2008 $2.50 27017 words Sample 15%
John Rai, a young Anglo-Indian boy weds the daughter of Ranjit Rowal, a wealthy Hindu industrialist. The story details the insults and abuse John tolerates. Tom and his young sister come to live in the Rowal mansion. The dignified and haughty Ranjit is infatuated and lusts after the young girl. John gradually forces acceptance by the family.The young girl, Sally, is his trump card.
To Sweeten Boredom by Jeff Tikari To Sweeten Boredom by Jeff Tikari Nov. 18, 2008 $2.50 47539 words Sample 15%
Crisp, enthralling, and well written short stories to lighten your leisure hours or shorten a long journey.
Episodes of Ecstasy by Jeff Tikari Episodes of Ecstasy by Jeff Tikari Nov. 19, 2008 $2.50 31392 words Sample 15%
Eleven ecstatic stories. Stories that will leave an after-taste like that which lingers in your mouth hours after a particularly tasty meal.Stories to mull over, to assimilate, and to enjoy. All in all, a grand read!
Letters In June by Michael Scott Letters In June by Michael Scott Nov. 21, 2008 $0.99 17332 words Sample 35%
Sex, death, and psychosis - never a good mixture. Read a series of disturbingly detailed letters between two young lovers who are burying their past - and everyone in it. Strong sexual and violent content.
Advancement by Michael Scott Advancement by Michael Scott Nov. 22, 2008 $0.99 2339 words Sample 25%
Another day in Hell
Quirks and Charms by Tom Schimmel Quirks and Charms by Tom Schimmel Nov. 23, 2008 $4.99 28103 words Sample 42%
Humans on Venus? Humans on Mars? A lone human survivor from the ancient Andromeda Galaxy? From cavemen to Leviathan, the wars and struggles of an ancient emprire threaten Earth even in the modern day. Fortunately, the universe is a strange place. Anything can happen and often does. Science fiction dancing with humor to provide literary escape for your mind and soul. Reviews appreciated!
Merchant Prince of Arcadia by Rob Preece Merchant Prince of Arcadia by Rob Preece Nov. 27, 2008 $3.99 125616 words Sample 7%
Marooned on a low-technology planet, a young space merchant should be able to whip up some inventions and take control. Unfortunately for Jake, his background is in business--and English Lit. Still, with the greatest civilization of Arcadia in serious decline, Jake has to make a decision--do what he can to save it, or look after his own rear end. Science fiction adventure.
DON JUAN EN LA FRONTERA DEL ESPÍRITU by juan jose diez DON JUAN EN LA FRONTERA DEL ESPÍRITU by juan jose diez Nov. 27, 2008 Free! 99871 words Read a sample
1884. Don Juan Valera viaja a Washington como embajador. Agobiado por los acreedores, destruido su matrimonio, América le ofrece la promesa de vivir tranquilo y de reponerse económicamente. Pero las amenazas de los independentistas cubanos no le dan tregua. Katherine Bayard, hija del Secretario de Estado del presidente Cleveland, con su amor apasionado tampoco le dará sosiego.
The Second Series by The Second Series by JohnSkaife Nov. 27, 2008 $5.00 13772 words Sample 20%
This is John's mother speaking. John has trouble writing ads, so he asked me to do it for him. This is fifty short items. Some are good, some are bad. Some have too much sex and violence; I'm not to blame. As I said to his father one lovely spring day years ago (as he was putting on his double-breaster), "Well, don't look at me; I'm not the one who refused to buy him that toy pistol."
The House of the Wolfings: The William Morris Book that Inspired J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings by Michael W. Perry The House of the Wolfings: The William Morris Book that Inspired J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings by Michael W. Perry Nov. 29, 2008 $0.99 91521 words Sample 50%
In a 1960 letter, J. R. R. Tolkien referred to The Lord of the Rings when he wrote, “The Dead Marshes and the approaches to the Morannon owe something to Northern France after the Battle of the Somme. They owe more to William Morris and his Huns and Romans, as in The House of the Wolfings or The Roots of the Mountains.” With a foreword and introduction, this is the text of that classic tale.
Kept (Blood Lust, novella 1) by Zoe Winters Kept (Blood Lust, novella 1) by Zoe Winters Dec. 01, 2008 $2.99 20538 words Sample 50%
Greta is a werecat whose tribe plans to sacrifice her during the next full moon. Her only hope for survival is Dayne, a sorcerer who once massacred most of the tribe. What’s that thing they say about the enemy of your enemy? This is a novella that is part of the anthology: Blood Lust, which includes all three of my novellas: Kept, Claimed, and Mated. Book 2, Save My Soul, is also avail. now.
From The Heart, A Life In Poetry by Jerry Humphrey From The Heart, A Life In Poetry by Jerry Humphrey Dec. 01, 2008 $3.99 15275 words Sample 45%
This is a collection of poems on many different subjects. They convey my feelings on many different things form serious to humerous
The Story Collection, Stories From My Life by Jerry Humphrey The Story Collection, Stories From My Life by Jerry Humphrey Dec. 02, 2008 $3.99 48413 words Sample 40%
This book is a collection of short stories I have written over the years. They were inspired by the stories that my grandfather told me as I was growing up. I wish I could remember all of them they were so entertaining and at the same time had a lesson to learn. Also it gave me a little look into the life of my grandfather and the things he had seen and done.
Song For A Friend by Wren Sasaki Song For A Friend by Wren Sasaki Dec. 04, 2008 Free! 97 words Read a sample
This is a very short poem, so I feel any lengthy description would really be counter productive. I wrote it for a friend, not myself, but I have found that it has the propensity to make me feel better as well. I hope it can brighten your day.
Baghdad on the Bayou by glen aaron Baghdad on the Bayou by glen aaron Dec. 07, 2008 $2.95 36099 words Sample 15%
A young woman on her high school graduation trip the French Quarters is kidnpped. The infamous Bar 711, taken over by Blackwater Mercenaries during Katrina, is the scene. The victim's father, a law professor at the University of Houston files to New Orleans when his daughter goes missing. Famous Delta detective, Jake Stern, is engaged to find the high school graduate, Tasha.
The Rainbow by Lucia Daramus The Rainbow by Lucia Daramus Dec. 11, 2008 $3.00 0 words
The Maize’s Hair Little Girl Once upon a time, when the pies baked on the trees and the sweets flew at the windows of girls and boys, in a miserly cottage, on the peak of an old hill with red boots, lived an old woman together with an old man. They were so old that the sun and the moon did not know exactly how old are they. ..............................................
Bless The Vampires by Frank F. Atanacio Bless The Vampires by Frank F. Atanacio Dec. 11, 2008 $3.95 9500 words Sample 35%
" Bless The Vampires, " She whispered with a tone so soft, Confused, he dropped her, fled into the dark night, because her blessings were filled with fright.
Heart Spell by Cora Zane Heart Spell by Cora Zane Dec. 12, 2008 Free! 6090 words Read a sample
Light a candle, cast a spell... Presley isn't about to give up small town living, not even for love. Kinkaid is an immortal used to getting what he wants, and he's grown tired of waiting for his beautiful, stubborn Presley to accept tradition and take her place at his side. He's cooked up an ingenious plan to unite them once and for all. Contains adult content. For readers 18+ only!
Yowl! by stephen jansen Yowl! by stephen jansen Dec. 14, 2008 $5.00 29476 words Sample 50%
A frightening story of a cat on the prowl in a costal town which make the readers' hair stand on end, and since the narrator is a cat, there is a lot of hair to stand on end!
Allison's Christmas Present by Denis Plew Allison's Christmas Present by Denis Plew Dec. 14, 2008 $2.00 4950 words Sample 35%
Two days before Christmas, Allison, a small eight year old girl, was out ice skating on her homemade ice rink in her back yard. She was practicing backward turns when she fell hard on the ice. Her mother found her unconscious on the ice. But Allison found herself cold and frightened near the north pole. She was worried about how she was going to make it back home for Christmas.
The Shed by Kasey Sailer The Shed by Kasey Sailer Dec. 19, 2008 $0.99 4503 words Sample 55%
A wife decides to find out what is in her husband's shed at all costs.
The Oak Tree by Wendy Brumback The Oak Tree by Wendy Brumback Dec. 21, 2008 You set the price! 94 words Sample 25%
A poem about life.
Blind Man and the Bimbo by Paul Anders Blind Man and the Bimbo by Paul Anders Dec. 23, 2008 $2.99 34714 words Sample 20%
The explosion that strands Paul Anders in a world of silhouette and shadow isn't about to keep him from his twin passions of women and the two-step. Threats come at him from every direction including a 6'5", 250-pound enforcer for a loan shark and a nymphomaniac social worker. His only allies are a 13-year old and Paul's driver, six-foot, 24-year old Marcie Foss, an Aikido brown belt.
Blind Man's Buff by Paul Anders Blind Man's Buff by Paul Anders Dec. 23, 2008 $2.99 31066 words Sample 20%
After an attempt on Paul Anders life, the blind detective is sent out of town with his companion Marcie to investigate sabotage in a nudist camp. There, clubbed unconscious, he wakes to find himself at the mercy of some sharp-hoofed ostriches. He escapes only to be captured by his old nemesis. Death seems inevitable, until his new female friend leads him to safety. But is she part of the plot?
College for Spies by zanybooks College for Spies by zanybooks Dec. 23, 2008 $3.19 50004 words Sample 20%
A top-secret research center is hidden beneath an ordinary college campus. A nearby country-western dancehall staffed by security personnel provides a meeting place for professors, students, research personnel with secrets to sell, and the spies from half a dozen countries.
The Acorn Stories by Duane Simolke The Acorn Stories by Duane Simolke Dec. 24, 2008 $3.99 62111 words Sample 20%
From romantic comedy to razor-sharp satire to moments of quiet reflection, Duane Simolke’s award-winning tales transform a fictional West Texas town into a tapestry of human experiences. “A lush tangle of small-town life branches out in this engrossing collection of short stories.” –Kirkus Discoveries. “If you liked WINESBURG, OHIO…rejoice.” –Watchword.
Conspiracy by zanybooks Conspiracy by zanybooks Dec. 24, 2008 $3.99 59101 words Sample 20%
Journalism instructor on the outside, unrepentant hippie within, Paul Wilson signs on at a startup newspaper to track down rumors that Bush and Cheney had advance warning of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Four accompany him to Washington: Debra, demure but braless, Caitlin, a young Persian-American who plays Candide to Wilson's Martin, and two Arabs he does not trust. Chenney hates this book.
I Love You Maggie by phillip good I Love You Maggie by phillip good Dec. 24, 2008 $2.99 75430 words Sample 15%
John Kennedy was President when five young men, one of them white, sat in at a New Orleans lunch counter. Wood came to New Orleans on his motorcycle looking for adventure. The first night, he crashed a hotel wedding reception, hustled a Bourbon Street strip joint, was swept up in a police raid, got a part-time job as an animal caretaker, and met the women of his dreams--all three of them.
In Search of Aimai Cristen by zanybooks In Search of Aimai Cristen by zanybooks Dec. 24, 2008 $3.99 57054 words Sample 20%
" Young attractive girl, 24, searching for love, compassion, joy from a man who can provide financial security. Write Aimai Cristen, Barb Box 3689, Barb Office, 1234 University Ave, Berkeley CA 94709." An odyssey through the late 1960's from L.A.'s Shrine Auditorium to Berkeley and Altamont, this novel describes a daughter's search today for her father and herself.
My War: I The Pilot by norman freidgut My War: I The Pilot by norman freidgut Dec. 25, 2008 $2.99 30314 words Sample 15%
From 1939 to 1945, Squadron Leader Peter Freygood overcomes anti-Semitism, anti-colonialism, innumerable encounters with the enemy, and the normal problems associated with coming of age. The Pilot describes his training, his first encounters with the opposite sex, the initial raids on Germany, and the week his squadron provided 24-hour-a-day air cover during the escape from Dunkirk.
San Onofre by phillip good San Onofre by phillip good Dec. 25, 2008 $3.49 64450 words Sample 20%
Poul Anders applies for a position at the San Onofre CA nuclear power plant, bent on sabotage. But Poul is not a particularly good saboteur. He is easily distracted, by girls for example, and by the work itself. Follow Poul's gradual penetration of the reactor complex through the initial interview, the security check, the psychiatrist, the simulated alert,and the red-badge training sessions.
A Night in Paradise (A Lesbian Erotic Short Story) by Stephanie Rose Heat A Night in Paradise (A Lesbian Erotic Short Story) by Stephanie Rose Heat Dec. 26, 2008 $1.99 11399 words Sample 50%
Portia, an African-American beauty, longs to attend The Paradise, a legendary swinger's club in Miami, Florida. She soon meets Antonin, an African-American/Italian attorney, who introduces her to Amaya, a sexy Latin beauty. Portia and Amaya are instantly attracted to each other, and discover that they both wish to partake in the pleasures of The Paradise. Find out what happens when these two lesbian beauties spend A Night in Paradise!
Unforgiven Pleasure by Tempest Knight Unforgiven Pleasure by Tempest Knight Dec. 27, 2008 Free! 5144 words Read a sample
Lara is a shapeshifter. Draken is a Sentinel. He represents everything she fears. Can a soulless creature find his lifemate? Can betrayal lead to a path of passion? In the war between the Sentinels and the night creatures, the unforgiven pleasure will start with a kiss.
The Valkyrie's Tale by Jeff Fecke The Valkyrie's Tale by Jeff Fecke Dec. 27, 2008 You set the price! 103109 words Sample 50%
A young Valkyrie apprentice has visions of a world of technology and science -- while in that world, her twin has visions of swordsmanship and sorcery. Both will have to overcome tragedy and their own doubts to learn how to balance the worlds, and save their homes.
Starstrikers by Ken McConnell Starstrikers by Ken McConnell Dec. 30, 2008 $2.99 84732 words Sample 5%
After the tragic death of one of their own, the best Starstriker Special Forces team has to regroup. The Eclipse, a powerful new Votainion warship, has entered service with deadly results. It's up to the Starstrikers to retrieve data on the Eclipse's revolutionary new space-time displacement drive so the Alliance can counter the threat.
Side out for murder by Paula Murphy Side out for murder by Paula Murphy Dec. 31, 2008 $3.99 43341 words Sample 20%
A beautiful day at the beach, and a women's professional volleyball tournament ends with the death of Barbara Dahl the tournament favorite. Fortunately, I have a list of five suspects: --JoAnne Greene, a media personality. JoAnne's female house guests don't approve of me. --Erica Mueller, Barbara's opponent in that final match. --Diana Purdy, the umpire, very attractive and very ma
The Wrong Choice (le choix errone) by Luc Jackson The Wrong Choice (le choix errone) by Luc Jackson Dec. 31, 2008 $3.99 49302 words Sample 20%
Hoping to rally the Confederacy to the French-Canadien cause, eighteen-year old Jean-Pierre Mercier, agrees to spy for them. He travels to Bull Run by train and balloon. Appalled by the carnage, he follows a Confederate deserter into the hills of Kentucky and his future wife. Ultimately, Baton Rouge, Mill Run, Shiloh, Chancellorsville, draft riots, and prison convince him war is not the answer
Tristan of Dintagell (First of Two) by Leah McDaniel Tristan of Dintagell (First of Two) by Leah McDaniel Dec. 31, 2008 $2.99 105962 words Sample 25%
Battles rage and political tidal waves crash over Dark Age England as kingdoms rise to power, only to be cut down by war, privation, and powerful warlord-kings. Tristan, prince of Dintagell comes of age in this turbulent and dangerous time, and despite falling in battle against the greatest Irish king of the time, he falls in love with Isuelt, the Powerful Arch-King's only daughter.
The Path of Dreams by Eugene Woodbury The Path of Dreams by Eugene Woodbury Jan. 01, 2009 $1.99 84968 words Sample 20%
Although they have met just once, at a train station in Japan, Elaine Chieko Packard and Connor McKenzie have been haunted ever since by passionate dreams they cannot control. They determine to resolve the tension between the moral strictures of their religion and their own overpowering emotions by eloping, a decision that triggers an entirely unexpected series of events.
The Abbey Mice : Its Christmas by Christopher Gumbleton The Abbey Mice : Its Christmas by Christopher Gumbleton Jan. 01, 2009 Free! 2444 words Read a sample
I have uploaded the first 13 pages - however the book is written and more will be uploaded shortly - It Christmas and those cheery Abbey mice are again having fun and excitement - All the fun and excitement of Christmas are here in this Abbey Mice Story. One of a series. All the favourites Sesame, Hilary and Robert and a few new friends are here to make this an enchanting tale.
The Tristan Stone (Conclusion of Tristan of Dintagell) by Leah McDaniel The Tristan Stone (Conclusion of Tristan of Dintagell) by Leah McDaniel Jan. 01, 2009 $2.99 157493 words Sample 25%
Love. Lust. Jealousy. Infidelity. Betrayal. Tristan and Isuelt grapple with feelings and emotions that test their honor, integrity and capacity for forgiveness, and they both struggle to define what love really is. Dark Age kingdoms fall apart around them, and fate finally intervenes, testing Isuelt's capacity not only to survive, but to find love once and for certain.
Tristan of Dintagell and The Tristan Stone appendix by Leah McDaniel Tristan of Dintagell and The Tristan Stone appendix by Leah McDaniel Jan. 01, 2009 Free! 6651 words Read a sample
Helpful pronunciation guide to those tricky Celtic names. A brief glossary of some of those dark age places, people and terms. Free for the taking!
Angel Falling Softly by Eugene Woodbury Angel Falling Softly by Eugene Woodbury Jan. 02, 2009 $1.99 74350 words Sample 20%
Rachel Forsythe's daughter is dying of cancer. Milada Daranyi, chief investment officer at Daranyi Enterprises International, has come to Utah to finalize the takeover of a medical technology company. When a chance encounter brings them together, Rachel makes an unexpected and dangerous discovery: Milada is a vampire, and the only person in the world who can save her daughter's life.