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The Apocalypse Show by Darren Kasenkow The Apocalypse Show by Darren Kasenkow Nov. 24, 2010 $2.99 230282 words Sample 20%
A literary cabaret featuring dusty aliens and unlucky drug dealers, a nasty seaside town, the dark side of the music industry and a computer that loves to play games, there'll be little hope in stopping the images following you across the wall of sleep... Welcome to The Apocalypse Show, where seemingly unrelated events bring together the pieces that shape the beginning of the end...
Emerald (World of Samar) by ML Hamilton Emerald (World of Samar) by ML Hamilton Sep. 29, 2011 $0.99 229240 words
In one terrible instant, Kai is thrown from his privileged life and plunged into a conflict that began before he was born. Worse yet, he learns that the one man who can help him is his enemy. Crippled by self-doubt and fear, he falters in his quest, until he meets a man who forces him to take action. However, his new ally is hiding secrets, secrets that will rob Kai of everything he holds sacr
Maita Collection 4: award nominations by CD Moulton Maita Collection 4: award nominations by CD Moulton Feb. 16, 2012 $4.99 228776 words Sample 10%
The books from the Flight of the Maita series that were nominated for various awards, Including ¨Heku¨and "After the Old Gods"
The Unsettled by Michael Schwaba The Unsettled by Michael Schwaba Jan. 04, 2011 $4.95 228558 words Sample 45%
Immortality has a price. You only have to die... * After the accidental death of their young daughter at the hands of a neighbor, a small-town couple confronts immortals and personal demons while facing up to their deteriorating marriage.
Pterippus: The Awakening by Kristl Thompson Pterippus: The Awakening by Kristl Thompson July 23, 2011 $3.99 228469 words Sample 20%
To save a world she's never seen, one girl must choose: Become their savior, or die trying. A journey fraught with danger, woven with magick, and teeming with creatures too impossible to imagine, will open her eyes to a destiny only she can choose. Are you ready to be awakened?
Iceblade by A. Kuffner Iceblade by A. Kuffner April 24, 2012 $2.99 228465 words Sample 5%
Dark times have befallen the Realm of Venawyn, giving rise to old hatreds and new alliances and gradually awakening a past that should have been allowed to sleep....
The Ryel Saga: A Tale of Love and Magic (Wysard and Lord Brother single-volume edition) by Carolyn Kephart The Ryel Saga: A Tale of Love and Magic (Wysard and Lord Brother single-volume edition) by Carolyn Kephart Jan. 19, 2010 $4.95 228402 words Sample 50%
Lord Adept Ryel Mirai seeks to rediscover the Art that will release his mentor from the wraithworld of the Void, but a malignant sorcerer likewise imprisoned has enlisted the aid of Ryel's strongest rival to find the spell first. This second edition joins the critically acclaimed duology WYSARD and LORD BROTHER in a single volume.
The Colors of Elberia; book 1 of The Black Blade trilogy by Matthew Ballotti The Colors of Elberia; book 1 of The Black Blade trilogy by Matthew Ballotti March 22, 2012 $4.99 228351 words Sample 20%
There was something on the plains that had greatly disturbed Niethon, something he did not wish to remember. A great evil stirred there, an evil that threatened the Havens. As Niethon begins to piece together bits and pieces of his recent past, he believes he has but one chance to stop the evil and rushes across the Havens to warn the woman he loves.
Brother's Keeper - The DeathQuest Saga - Volume I by David Pretty Brother's Keeper - The DeathQuest Saga - Volume I by David Pretty Oct. 25, 2011 $4.99 228066 words Sample 10%
Born into a life of inherited privilege, brothers Valarius and Tyrian are bored, sheltered and restless. When their tutor makes the mistake of lecturing about a distant and mysterious land called Heldmark, the two young men experience an awakening that neither of them can account for. Spurned on by rumor, lies and concealment, the brothers venture north on disparate paths to glean the truth.
The Converging: Closures in Blood by George Straatman The Converging: Closures in Blood by George Straatman April 08, 2010 $0.99 227675 words Sample 50%
After destroying Cynara, Elizabeth Simpson returns home in search of the one man she’s ever loved and absolution for sins committed under the demon’s thrall. Reviled by Heaven and hell and pursued across a dying America by zealots and satanic assassins, she turns to a sworn enemy…a dark mistress who is her one hope of eluding her relentless pursuers and finding closure and redemption.
The Society On Da Run: Dragons and Cicadas by Nipaporn Baldwin The Society On Da Run: Dragons and Cicadas by Nipaporn Baldwin March 26, 2012 $3.12 227539 words Sample 20%
No vampires rule this land, no wolves take claim to the Dragon's throne. In this collection of stories, these dragons are unbound by standard cliches. These dragons live among us, taking our forms, drinking our food...nobody knew their families dwelled in the stars, awaiting for a time to reclaim what is rightfully theirs. Rated 18+
Pentad by Sharon L Reddy Pentad by Sharon L Reddy June 06, 2011 $3.99 227462 words Sample 20%
Do emperors have destinies? Who would look for the emperor of a patriarchy on a world run by women? Damia is a successful Amazonian utopia. Companion is the job for men. Toyboy is the respected title of male companions, who escort successful women and presidents to social functions. Another Amazonian culture chooses the five highest paid toyboys on Damia to guide them to change.
Under Siege by M.A. Harris Under Siege by M.A. Harris Oct. 27, 2011 $1.99 226898 words Sample 20%
The human race reached the stars millenia ago only to fall into a new dark age. The Corporation of Man returned civilzation to a vast volume of the galaxy, but is now threatened from within, and if it falls so may human civilization. Artur Daltork, a warrior aristocrat in training finds himself and his family enmeshed in the plot that could spell the end of his civilization...and humanity
Worlds of the Timestream Book 4: The General by Richard Sutcliffe Worlds of the Timestream Book 4: The General by Richard Sutcliffe Sep. 28, 2011 $2.99 226859 words Sample 20%
The General recounts Tadgh O'Kelly's life from his 1987 graduation as Kilkarney's top cadet to his career as an army forensic investigator. As the years go by, he gradually knits the threads of evidence from numerous kidnappings of women and children into a noose, but finding the guilty neck to tie it around takes all his skill, and not a little help. A second arc of the story cycle follows Mara.
Glittering Darkness by Elaina J Davidson Glittering Darkness by Elaina J Davidson July 27, 2011 $2.99 225997 words Sample 10%
An ancient map, a strange prophecy...and anyone who speaks of it, dies. A new enemy enters the Valla arena, but this one is an ancient as time, and must be unleashed in a forbidden place. An ancient map points the way.
Golden Trail by Kristen Ashley Golden Trail by Kristen Ashley July 06, 2011 $3.99 225415 words Sample 50%
Tanner Layne and Raquel Merrick fell in love young, hard and fast then Rocky left Layne, no explanation, no going back. But sinister forces are at work in their town and Rocky and Layne team up to expose a dirty cop and unravel an evil web of crime at the same time fighting their enduring attraction.
Prison of Power by Chris Northern Prison of Power by Chris Northern March 07, 2009 $4.99 225022 words Sample 1%
When the High King was slain his bloodline numbered in the hundreds. Ninety years later, there remains only one. One last chance for a restoration, a restoration that many fear and few desire. Unknown to himself, the last heir is caught in a Prison of Power that he quite simply cannot escape.
Crestview Academy: Tory by Misty Reigenborn Crestview Academy: Tory by Misty Reigenborn March 11, 2012 $0.99 224011 words Sample 20%
Can a 17 year old high school outcast redeem a 21 year old drug dealer? Can a drug dealer make this high school girl believe in love again?
Shared Emptiness by John Brinling Shared Emptiness by John Brinling April 27, 2011 $4.99 224010 words Sample 10%
A portrait of the harrowing despair and remarkable courage of a middle-class family tormented beyond endurance by a mindless act of violence. Chris Carter, at 24, a medical student, had it all. Good looks, intelligence, a winning personality, a loving family. His girlfriend, Louise, was his dream girl, and he had everything ahead of him, everything to live for.... Until he was mugged....
The Talisman of Faerie by Jason Beil The Talisman of Faerie by Jason Beil Sep. 25, 2011 $4.99 223626 words Sample 20%
A powerful magic artifact falls into the hands of a young baker’s apprentice, who must keep it safe from the vile sorcerer who desires it.
The Stone Age by Barry Klemm The Stone Age by Barry Klemm May 15, 2011 Free! 223293 words Read a sample
Nineteen year-old Griffin is conscripted into the Australian Army where he is transformed by fierce sergeants into the human - hunter - killer required in the jungles of Vietnam. This story tells us in brutal detail of this transformation, the horrors of combat and the sometimes painful return to 'normal' society. Barry Klemm,informs the story with his own experiences as a conscript in Vietnam.
Game Over by Daisy Jordan Game Over by Daisy Jordan Oct. 31, 2011 $3.99 222972 words Sample 20%
Sunny days in Jill’s pool, moonlit nights at Landon’s...the summer before senior year starts out just like any other. But before it ends, the best-kept secret of all will wreck lives, relationships, and illusions.
Three Crime Stories by Gary Whitmore Three Crime Stories by Gary Whitmore Dec. 06, 2011 $2.00 222944 words Sample 5%
Confession - A murder mystery book has retired FBI agent believing it has clues to the identity of a serial killer that got away. Hitchin A Ride - A geek and a biker chick go on the run to stop two criminals from sending him and his friends to jail. Heavenly Chat - A widower believes he’s chatting with his deceased wife who is an Angel in an Internet chat room and stops an assassination.
In the Shadow of Mountains: The Return of the Sixpack by David George Richards In the Shadow of Mountains: The Return of the Sixpack by David George Richards Dec. 21, 2011 $2.99 222719 words Sample 20%
A very long sequel to The Lost Girls. In this story the girls have grown up to be badder than ever. Robbing tombs might be fun, but having an angry witch and the entire Sullenfeld Hordes trying to skin you can be a downer. Mind you, bumping into the General you once went to school with could be worse...
Armada by Robert Carter Armada by Robert Carter May 06, 2012 $3.99 222147 words Sample 20%
Forget Captain Sparrow! Time travel to the real Carribean of 400 years ago. See galleons filled with Mexican gold. Watch as Queen Elizabeth's ministers, Burleigh and Walsingham use Drake and Hawkins to humble the power of Phillip II of Spain. Feel the hopes and fears of Tudor England in this rich drama with all the historical detail of Patrick O'Brien and the storytelling of James Clavell.
Raven’s Shadow Book One: Blood Song by Anthony Ryan Raven’s Shadow Book One: Blood Song by Anthony Ryan July 31, 2011 $2.99 221882 words Sample 20%
An epic fantasy exploring themes of conflict, loyalty and religious faith. Vaelin Al Sorna, Brother of the Sixth Order, has been trained from childhood to fight and kill in service to the Faith. Ensnared in an unjust war by a king possessed of either madness or genius, Vaelin seeks to answer the question that will decide the fate of the Realm: …who is the one who waits?
Journey through the Land of Shades by George Straatman Journey through the Land of Shades by George Straatman July 13, 2011 $1.99 221678 words Sample 30%
Islena was an extraordinary woman living an ordinary life. Daughter of the Tempest…a memory whispered at the edges of her consciousness; echoes of lives that were lore in a dozen worlds. Driven by mad lust for dominion, an ancient foe rends the borders of reality to draw Islena into an antiquated world in search of the Icons of omnipotence compelling her on a Journey through the Land of Shades.
Wizards' Slave by Veronice Ceccarelli Wizards' Slave by Veronice Ceccarelli Sep. 30, 2011 $2.99 221394 words Sample 10%
In the eyes of the Kobi family of wizards, ordinary humans are the dirt-people, mostly ignored, sometimes of use. They are convenient subjects for spell-practice, and they like to keep a selection for use as sex slaves. Valencio is one of the slaves, the most troublesome they’ve ever had – and the most desired.
The Village Wit by Mark Beyer The Village Wit by Mark Beyer Sep. 26, 2010 $4.99 221382 words Sample 10%
American Richard Bentley settles in rural England, looking for the contented life of a bookshop keeper. His wife of fourteen years has left him out of marital boredom, so Heath-on-the-Wold seems the ideal place to get lost in work and forget the past. Bentley hires Peggy White, a mid-forties townswoman who is his match in sass and intellect. Soon the rules of attraction change everything.
The Dance of The Cat and The Owl by Nancy Hand The Dance of The Cat and The Owl by Nancy Hand May 13, 2010 $0.99 221159 words Sample 30%
In 1970, 19-year-old Amanda Walker leaves home to make her way. She finds a position driving a Formula One car on the Grand Prix tour for Team Lamont of Paris. Over the next nine years she travels around the world with the Grand Prix winning races and hearts.
Summer Rain by Jon Konrath Summer Rain by Jon Konrath April 20, 2012 $2.99 221003 words Sample 20%
John Conner has lost his girlfriend, his job, a scholarship, and has been kicked out of college. Instead of retreating back to his parents’ basement and a life of mediocrity and factory labor, he decides to stay the summer in the college town of Bloomington, Indiana.
Staying Power (Darshian Tales #3) by Ann Somerville Staying Power (Darshian Tales #3) by Ann Somerville Feb. 17, 2010 $4.99 220837 words Sample 30%
Karik always wanted to travel and see more of the world. Now he’s on his first major expedition to explore the mysterious land of Andon. But he’ll learn working in a team and managing diverse talents and personalities isn’t easy. It’s even harder when your leader is a prickly, handsome lieutenant and your colleague only opens his mouth to insert the other foot. Contains "Freely Given".
The Dig by Frank Paul The Dig by Frank Paul Nov. 22, 2010 $4.99 220720 words Sample 50%
Love,murder,mystery and Spainish Conquistadors all come together on a archeology dig site in the middle of modern day Florida. A treasure map, gold and the Catholic Church. A wild ride through history, the Vatican and the Spanish conquest of the Americas. A tale of deceit and betrayal and of a long lost love.
Katlyn Zinger and the Hornless Unicorn by Christine Williamson Katlyn Zinger and the Hornless Unicorn by Christine Williamson April 18, 2012 $2.99 220587 words Sample 20%
When Monotech sets its sights on The Yard, the only things preventing the Zinger estate from being turned into a golf course are a sacred, but centuries forgotten, pact and a man who hears voices. Can Katlyn, her eccentric cousin Mitchel, and the certifiably schizophrenic Silas find six secretive, supernatural Guardian spirits in time to evict a crazed, toxic monster from their land?
Edge of Tomorrow by Wolf Wootan Edge of Tomorrow by Wolf Wootan Jan. 16, 2011 $4.99 220557 words Sample 20%
A gripping and entertaining spy story with nods to James Bond and Tom Clancy. It is a touching love story of two people who have been forced to live on the edge and have lost loved ones. Finally, it is a rip-roaring and bawdy tale of excitement and adventure sure to keep the reader's nose stuck to the book. Shelley Glodowski, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review.
Worlds Apart by David Poulter Worlds Apart by David Poulter May 19, 2011 $4.99 220300 words Sample 15%
A chilling but romantic story of a young man with a privileged lifestyle and a sadistic mind who enters into a world far removed from his expectations.
Flint House by Nancetta Liles Flint House by Nancetta Liles Nov. 03, 2011 $2.99 220095 words Sample 15%
In Flint House, author Nancetta Liles offers a beautifully wrought and spellbinding testimony to the cruelty of slavery. Told with a good measure of redemption, a caretaker is unable to distinguish between fact and fiction, and the living and the dead. A modern world of voodoo and ghostly encounters opens up to her in this eerie tale set at an estate with an evil past in rural North Carolina.
When Atlas Shirked by Nynia Chance When Atlas Shirked by Nynia Chance April 15, 2012 $3.33 220022 words Sample 10%
When Atlas Shirked is a book about Things People Believe and Do, which are commonly called religion, family, business, politics, government and community. Follow Liz Franklin in her journey of loss, acceptance and hope, as she works with friends and enemies to join forces in building a better world. You just might discover your own ideas on how you can bring this hope to your world, too.
In the Brief Eternal Silence by Rebecca Melvin In the Brief Eternal Silence by Rebecca Melvin May 07, 2010 $2.99 220002 words Sample 50%
Enter into the world of the Duke of St. James in Victorian England, 1863. . .When he offers Lizzie Murdock an astounding proposal, she is faced with a deadly mystery, and an arranged proposal meant to flush out evil produces much more until their very survival depends upon their love for each other.
The Norecomb Women by D E Austin The Norecomb Women by D E Austin Jan. 21, 2012 $4.99 219991 words Sample 20%
A future world become a blend of Camelot and the old west, a bit "Mad Maxish"
The Gates of Avaelon by Margaret Fisher The Gates of Avaelon by Margaret Fisher Dec. 15, 2011 $0.99 219937 words Sample 20%
When Melissa was five years old she had a secret- she had a fairy for a best friend. But travel between the two worlds is only possible once every seven years, and the two were forced to say goodbye. They promised to meet again in seven years, but when he arrived to keep that promise, Zakkaerion, was heartbroken to discover that Melissa had long-since moved away.
Justice by Richard Davila Justice by Richard Davila April 08, 2012 $2.99 219622 words Sample 20%
Born with extraordinary gifts, Rictor Davis reluctantly transforms himself into Justice. Under this mantle he struggles to not only save the people of Western New York, but restore the hope that had been lost along the way. But in the face of the ultimate betrayal, can he dare hope to succeed?
Chill Harbour by E. Bard Chill Harbour by E. Bard Sep. 05, 2011 $1.99 219329 words Sample 30%
For busy, over-scheduled sixteen year old Terri, moving to sleepy little Chill Harbour is a move she could do without. It's one weird little town. All it takes is a quick after school dash through the woods for her to find out just how weird it really is. Soon Terri has to fight for her life, battle monsters and discover who her friends really are.
Angel of Death: Book One of The Chosen Chronicles by Karen Dales Angel of Death: Book One of The Chosen Chronicles by Karen Dales June 28, 2011 $0.99 219144 words Sample 10%
The Siren Book Award Winner for 2010. The Vampires of London are being murdered and only the Angel of Death can save them.
Riders of the Wind by Robert DeBurgh Riders of the Wind by Robert DeBurgh May 24, 2011 $2.99 219020 words Sample 20%
Riders of the Wind is a fascinating tale of romance and adventure in the pioneering world of aviation. The story follows the lives of Charlie and Doretta Cross through the exciting skies of 1930s America, through the prohibition era, the formation of the infant airlines, and ultimately to the mystery of the Amazon jungles. This is the first novel of the epic “Riders of the Wind” series.
Gathering of Cans by Robert Saunders Gathering of Cans by Robert Saunders Jan. 07, 2011 $5.00 218953 words Sample 10%
Special Cans: Gold Budweiser; Green Mountain Dew; Red Santa Claus Coca-Cola; and Orange NEHI take the reader on another special journey with Zoie Baker; from the romantic but turbulent time of World War II, through the tumultuous decade of the 1960's; and ending with Zoie gathering cans during the 1980's.
The Tenth Avatar by Gary Naiman The Tenth Avatar by Gary Naiman July 08, 2009 $3.99 218816 words Sample 15%
Follow four strangers as they are guided to a prophetic battle with apocalyptic implications at the roof of the world. Drawn together by an ancient prophecy, they climb toward a downed aircraft in the Himalayas, unaware that the plane’s cargo will change the world forever…
Sorcerer: The Clann by Bruce H Johnson Sorcerer: The Clann by Bruce H Johnson Feb. 19, 2010 $3.99 218712 words Sample 30%
Book 2 of the Sorcerer. Seems like the Sorcerer is still around. Lots of people know him and want to help him share his “magic.” Expanding groups, loyalties and responsibilities test his abilities.
The Moghul by Thomas Hoover The Moghul by Thomas Hoover Aug. 19, 2010 Free! 218603 words Read a sample
Doubleday 1983 Reviewers called it the best novel on India since Kipling. An immediate European bestseller, optioned by Indian/German producers who commissioned a six-hour mini-series, then Canadian producers with BBC. Based on real people (ca. 1620) – an English “sea dog” shoots his way through Portuguese gallons and into an Indian port to open trade. Once on land, there’re tiger hun
Settling the Account by Shayne Parkinson Settling the Account by Shayne Parkinson May 13, 2009 $2.99 218365 words Sample 50%
Amy watches in growing fear the worsening confrontation between her husband and her son, until she realises that only one of them can survive it. How long can she keep them apart? The final volume in "Promises to Keep". It follows directly on from Book Two, "Mud and Gold".