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Alien Wars, Greys vs Reptilians by Charles Downing Alien Wars, Greys vs Reptilians by Charles Downing Feb. 11, 2012 $4.99 83806 words Sample 15%
Grey Aliens chase hard-living Reptilians through space and time to stop their destructive takeover of emerging civilizations, as the Reptilians had previously done to the Greys. The Greys corner them for a final showdown in a remote corner of the Milky Way, on planet called Earth.
MetalHand:The Adventures of an American Trucker by Abraham Isaac Tov MetalHand:The Adventures of an American Trucker by Abraham Isaac Tov Feb. 10, 2012 $2.99 21343 words Sample 15%
This is about a forty one year old man named Joshua. To escape economic disparity and sexual perversity within his family he moved his mother and younger brother Stan to Arizona to pursue a better life.Once there he enter the hardest trucking school in America, graduated and became Metalhand an American Trucker.What will it be like for him out in a big rig on the road?Read his story and find out.
The Land Children by Jennifer Ewing The Land Children by Jennifer Ewing Feb. 10, 2012 $2.99 66603 words Sample 10%
Wars start for any number of reasons-domination-greed-jealousy are just a few of them. It is the innocent, the unprotected, the children who suffer the most. In England in 1940, the children of the major cities, ports and coastal areas were sent away for their safety. This is the story of four such children.
Our Worship of Riches by Hunter Goss Our Worship of Riches by Hunter Goss Feb. 10, 2012 $0.99 8305 words Sample 20%
Our Worship of Riches. A Phil Timmins adventure.
Man Hunter by J. R. Nova Man Hunter by J. R. Nova Feb. 10, 2012 $0.99 2722 words Sample 35%
Earth's endangered species have rebounded thanks to a secret organization, an organization stained with blood.
Main Force Assault by David Sherman Main Force Assault by David Sherman Feb. 09, 2012 $2.99 82936 words Sample 20%
Main Force Assault follows the Marines and Popular Forces of Combined Action Platoon T-9 as they continue their mission to protect the villagers of Bun Hou from the Viet Cong, and corrupt South Vietnamese officials. Following combat in the first book in the series, Knives in the Night, CAP Tango Niner has several replacements, including a new lieutenant, who has to be taught how to be a leader.
Little Man, and the Dixon County War by Stan R. Mitchell Little Man, and the Dixon County War by Stan R. Mitchell Feb. 09, 2012 $4.99 65515 words Sample 20%
Paul Zachary shouldn’t have accepted that badge. And he certainly shouldn’t have shot down a ruthless gun fighter in front of a crowd of onlookers. But it's too late to wish he had backed down. Now that the smell of gunpowder has faded and the blood has been scrubbed off the floor, Zachary is something he never wanted to be: a damned hero. And that could be deadly, he soon learns.
Arch Works - Lorance by D E Austin Arch Works - Lorance by D E Austin Feb. 09, 2012 $3.99 405064 words Sample 15%
both volumes of Lorance
A Dreaming Myth Vol. 2: Cascading From Beyond The Border by Brandon Benevides A Dreaming Myth Vol. 2: Cascading From Beyond The Border by Brandon Benevides Feb. 09, 2012 Free! 75975 words Read a sample
The members Nine Families are on en route to a city named Xalditrois, a huge city of magic built in the northern shores of Denmark. When Brandon is supposed to do is initiation to be a part of the Seven Twilight Kings, things take a big turn when the Necros came to Xalditrois doorstep, forcing Brandon to make a choice that will turn his life upside down in a world where more mysteries take flight.
The Seething Shadow by Alfred Tinner The Seething Shadow by Alfred Tinner Feb. 09, 2012 $0.99 3932 words Sample 20%
Trouble is "brewing". At The Sassy Dagger tavern, a spate of violence has big Burtel at his wits' end. Fortunately, he has the help of a notoriously crafty associate, but only if Burtel is willing to share the thing he loves most. Together, can they solve the dark mystery before their patrons kill each other? 3900 words.
The bold and the beautiful, undaunted by RODNEY HART The bold and the beautiful, undaunted by RODNEY HART Feb. 09, 2012 $4.50 91433 words Sample 10%
Harrison, his grandson, Jonathon, and his beautiful girlfriend, Nicole, set out on a hunt to locate an Aztec treasure both within a sunken ship and also within the mountain area of New mexico. Their quest is complicated by an enemy of America, which pressures them to locate it before the terrorist group does to finance their terror. They sink boats, crashland an airplane and run for their lives
Death in the Dunes by Will Decker Death in the Dunes by Will Decker Feb. 09, 2012 $0.99 105763 words Sample 20%
Number 5 in the Mac series. Not only has Mac been betrayed by the government that he normally defends, he is also being hunted by a drug lord that blames him for the murder of his son. While trying to prove his innocence and clear himself in the murder of a Forest Service Volunteer, he must also stay one step ahead of the cartel. So kick back, pour yourself a tumbler of West Indies Rum and enjoy.
The Last Pilgrims by Michael Bunker The Last Pilgrims by Michael Bunker Feb. 09, 2012 $9.99 113452 words Sample 30%
Twenty years in the future is five-hundred years in the past. It is just two decades after the worldwide societal collapse and the Vallenses, an Amish-like “plain people” living and surviving in what was once Central Texas, are under attack by the King of Aztlan and his armies. The pacifistic Vallenses are defended by the shadowy Ghost Militia and their inspiring leader Phillip...
Firestorm by Cyn Bagley Firestorm by Cyn Bagley Feb. 09, 2012 $0.99 5956 words Sample 20%
Another "living in the desert" series with character Jude Potter. It was a normal desert day, when Jude gets an emergency call from his friend Mike. Mike is caught in the middle of a fire and has been told that he needs to evacuate. Jude comes to help him get out of the area and gets caught in the fire. Wildfire is one of the dangers of living in the desert with dry cheatgrass and brushes.
Onset by E L Russell Onset by E L Russell Feb. 09, 2012 $1.99 40152 words Sample 20%
A sci-fi, paranormal, mystery thriller about the triumph of a young woman pursued by dark forces that want the secrets behind her abilities and amazing powers.
Stirling by Kyree S. Williams Stirling by Kyree S. Williams Feb. 09, 2012 $4.99 110844 words Sample 10%
Luke Stirling has been in an all out search to uncover his past for six years--all to no avail. But when he jumps on one particular lead, he is pulled into a ferocious tango of elements and events he'd have sooner stayed away from--including being chased by a number of mythical creatures, a trip via lava, and a training station just on the other side of the solar system.
Margaret Hurdman's - Children's Short Stories by Don Hale Margaret Hurdman's - Children's Short Stories by Don Hale Feb. 09, 2012 $3.00 10677 words Sample 20%
A selection of three short stories for children by Margaret Hurdman. Edition One: They include: -1.The Mermaid’s Pearls – a fantasy story about a young fisherman who falls in love with a Mermaid. 2 Puss Cat of Drury Lane – a wonderful tale of a curious cat who saved the Drury lane Theatre from disaster. 3.The Way it Was – an interesting family drama on the Home Front during the First World War.
Die Kristal Grot by Frederick J Smith Die Kristal Grot by Frederick J Smith Feb. 09, 2012 $7.99 49087 words Sample 15%
Mollie vestig saam met haar man en gesin op die familieplaas, Oasis in die Boland. Vasgevang in die natuurskoon, is sy salig onbewus van die diep, donker geheime wat in die plaas opgesluit lê… en waarvan sy die hoofteiken sou word van die bonatuurlike. Vele intriges en gebeure, waarvan talle onverklaarbaar is, eskaleer en bou op tot vreesaanjaende, dog verrassende hoogtepunte.
Crystal Gift by B E Dennis Crystal Gift by B E Dennis Feb. 09, 2012 $4.99 88992 words Sample 20%
Crystal Gift is the first book of a Crystal Skull Trilogy. This is a story of a conspiracy and race to discover an ancient power. A legendary power revealed to be access to technologies far more advanced than anything seen on the planet for 15,000 years. Technologies stored in the legendary crystal skulls.
WALL II The John Anders Experience by Thomas Baker WALL II The John Anders Experience by Thomas Baker Feb. 09, 2012 $7.99 101518 words Sample 20%
Kentucky dairy farmer John Anders finds himself in the middle of a living nightmare the sole survivor, his family slaughtered by marauders. Alone in a world destroyed by famine and the collapse of civilization, desperately seeking escape from his mental anguish he embarks on a one-way flight in his single engine Cessna to Florida and the start of an adventure he could never have envisioned.
Bulletin by Jason Smith Bulletin by Jason Smith Feb. 09, 2012 $1.99 12668 words Sample 20%
Jason has twenty-four hours until the next dispatch to Reuters. Heading to the perilous Dubrinya suburb, he encounters a military funeral bombarded by sniper fire. Whilst photographing the injured, a Sarajevean civilian claims he’s profiting from other people’s suffering. It has taken twenty years to write down what happened next.
Drasmyr by Matthew Ryan Drasmyr by Matthew Ryan Feb. 09, 2012 $2.99 125395 words Sample 20%
In a world of wizards and vampires a clever man may make a fortune. But hunting the undead is no small task, as Coragan the bounty hunter will soon find out. He will need all his wits and the help of his comrades. Together, they must pit themselves against a creature so old time itself bends knee, an ancient vampire by the name of Lucian val Drasmyr.
Painted Skies by Sue Simonich Painted Skies by Sue Simonich Feb. 08, 2012 $5.99 174298 words Sample 15%
Nova Denver was accustomed to divining the future; but her foresight could not prepare her for the shocking secret of her adoption. An adventurer and ethnobotanist, she searched the world for medicinal plants; now, she must find her biological family. Searching across time, continents and convention, she discovers an unimaginable legacy forged in pain, sanctioned with love, and cemented by God.
Slave Ship - (Book 1 in The Shame & Glory Saga) by Jerrold Mundis Slave Ship - (Book 1 in The Shame & Glory Saga) by Jerrold Mundis Feb. 08, 2012 $3.99 81051 words Sample 15%
"The time is the 1840s and an American captain is bringing a shipload of slaves from Africa. On the trip, an American abolitionist journalist, traveling incognito, buys a young black girl to save her from his lecherous crewmates . . . the slaves stage a revolt . . .the action is quick, gory and rings with verisimilitude." --Publishers Weekly
Eyetooth by J.L. Hugh Eyetooth by J.L. Hugh Feb. 08, 2012 $0.99 5633 words Sample 20%
Jake’s freelance missions for the government are sensitive and secret as a highly trained former special ops soldier. Jake is called for a surgically precise mission to deliver retribution in South Asia after a SEAL team ambush. Can Jake obtain necessary information and retire the target before a competing assassin and survive? Adults only. This story contains explicit sex and violence.
The Reincarnation of Smedley Butler by T. Emerson May The Reincarnation of Smedley Butler by T. Emerson May Feb. 08, 2012 $1.99 49009 words Sample 20%
The story of General Stanley Castle, who is so disgusted with the current administration that he resigns and decides to run for president. He is encouraged to do so by a "committee" of influential, wealthy bankers and industrialists who want him to run as a third party candidate.
Return to Ocracoke by T.L. Peters Return to Ocracoke by T.L. Peters Feb. 08, 2012 $0.99 26987 words Sample 20%
At the insistence of his boss and close friend, Arthur “Skip” Jade, hard-bitten corporate lawyer Tom Sanders reluctantly returns to Ocracoke Island, the scene of his humiliation years before at the hands of two beautiful and savage women.
WALL The George Collins Experience by Thomas Baker WALL The George Collins Experience by Thomas Baker Feb. 08, 2012 $7.99 102961 words Sample 20%
Retired Archeologist George Collins is in the sleepy town of Astor Florida preparing his small sailboat for a leisurely Caribbean cruise when suddenly he is caught up in catastrophe as war and global famine cause the total collapse of civilization. His vision of blissful retirement instantly transformed into a deadly struggle for survival.
Changes -- A Randall Lee Mystery by Charles Colyott Changes -- A Randall Lee Mystery by Charles Colyott Feb. 08, 2012 $2.99 75841 words Sample 20%
When a young woman is murdered in a seedy massage parlor nearby, the police recruit Randall Lee - an American acupuncturist - as a translator and expert in Chinese culture to assist in the investigation. The murderer practices a forbidden martial art - the dark mirror to Lee's own healing practices. Lee joins in the hunt for the killer to escape his own inner demons and to save the woman he loves.
Revenge of the Masked Ghost by Kevin Paul Shaw Broden Revenge of the Masked Ghost by Kevin Paul Shaw Broden Feb. 07, 2012 $2.99 42064 words Sample 13%
A vigilante stalks the streets of the 1930's Manhattan, and Margaret Randolph is terrified that he will break into her home. Even though her husband Donald tries to reassure her that it won't happen, the mystery man known as the Masked Ghost steps in from a stormy night and dies at her feet. What is the secret of the Masked Ghost? A Pulp style novel.
Mighty Wright by Yolanda Diamond Mighty Wright by Yolanda Diamond Feb. 07, 2012 $7.99 35102 words Sample 20%
Paralyzed after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle, Mark Wright knows it isn’t easy being a handicap teenager. During the course of one unforgettable summer, he turns himself into Mighty Wright, a super hero, through the belief of an ancient coin he found. As Mighty Wright, Mark finds himself able to fly, dance, fight crime and help in the community.
The End-time Evangelist by David J. Hegarty The End-time Evangelist by David J. Hegarty Feb. 07, 2012 $2.99 99047 words Sample 20%
THE END OF THE WORLD IS COMING ... When a mysterious cabal threatens to plunge the Middle East into a conflict to eclipse all others, journalist Sean O’Rourke and scholar Samar Abu Akhras find themselves thrown together on a desperate quest to uncover the conspiracy. But time is running out ...
The Pill 2 - Toxic Ted the Drug Barons and the Government by Mike Jones The Pill 2 - Toxic Ted the Drug Barons and the Government by Mike Jones Feb. 07, 2012 $0.99 2842 words Sample 40%
A short story for adults. Turmoil continues between the drug barons, Toxic Ted and the corrupted government. The Pill has created instability on the streets and the fight continues.
Into the Bullet by sean maitner Into the Bullet by sean maitner Feb. 07, 2012 $6.99 62210 words Sample 10%
Charles is an expert on survival. He had survived three tours in Vietnam. He had survived the pitfalls of raising an Autistic child. But now, retired and with his son Jack grown, Charles was thinking about life. He had decided to celebrate his new found retirement by taking his son on a fishing trip to a real Montana wilderness. He does not know that the fight for his life is about to begin.
Adventures Beyond the Solar System - Planetron and Me by Geoff Williams Adventures Beyond the Solar System - Planetron and Me by Geoff Williams Feb. 07, 2012 $2.49 7589 words Sample 15%
The faster-than-light sequel to the best-selling Adventures in the Solar System. Planetron, the remarkable transformer robot, and young Will, travel thousands of light years through the heart of our Milky Way galaxy. Exploding stars, black holes, neutron stars, even a planet that might be a future home for humans - are explored and explained in fun, clear terms, with full-color illustrations.
Onward and Upward by Tony Wilson Onward and Upward by Tony Wilson Feb. 07, 2012 $3.99 94480 words Sample 20%
Onward and Upward - the continuing adventures of our ‘reluctant billionaire’. He loses the new love of his life, only to replace her with a Hawker Hunter or 2, or 3, …,(a fair swop I think). He takes on Drug Barons and the paparazzi, and goes back in time – in the desert, before blowing a fuse. Just a few of his adventures as he moves onward and upward.
Crystal Cove the Beginning (book 1) by Amy Browne Crystal Cove the Beginning (book 1) by Amy Browne Feb. 07, 2012 $0.99 8763 words Sample 20%
This is Part One of a planned trilogy. I am writing my story from the depths of underground as a full-blown war rages on the homestead of those people with whom I share my underground home. Granted it is not cozy as our homes above the ground are, but it certainly is livable.
No Another Song by Arul Das No Another Song by Arul Das Feb. 07, 2012 $13.00 24957 words Sample 20%
This is the first story of Arul Das an romantic writer,changed his writings and got succeeded to action and adventure.The story begins with the hero in jail.Even though The hero didnt done done any crime he had been in jail.The readers will enjoy the reason why the hero is in jail and who is that hero in adventure manner.
The Problem Eliminators! by Steve Nelson The Problem Eliminators! by Steve Nelson Feb. 06, 2012 $3.99 33056 words Sample 20%
The Problem Eliminators! © 2012 by Steve Nelson An Action/Adventure story about a group of fictional retired military men, who hunt down Drug Lords & traitorous U.S. Government officials! Featuring the fantastic submarine, The Barracuda! Like Amer-I-Can James Bond’s, The Problem Eliminators! Strike without warning! Hard, fast & deadly!
The Curse of Chief Tenaya by Daniel Diaz The Curse of Chief Tenaya by Daniel Diaz Feb. 06, 2012 $7.99 60432 words Sample 20%
It is 1891 in northern California, the western frontier has only recently closed and the "Gilded Age" of "Robber Baron" is in full swing. Jeremiah is offered a rich commission to track down and kill a phantasmal grizzly bear that is raising havoc among high Sierra ranchers. Thinking to top Off his career with one final adventure, Jeremiah accepts. The stage is set for a fant
Lazarus's Heir by Michael Smith Lazarus's Heir by Michael Smith Feb. 06, 2012 $2.99 124730 words Sample 20%
After his memory is stolen by the morally ambiguous Truthsayer, Michael Descado is cast down upon the lands of his birth, there to be discovered by police officers in 2006 America. Though the medical community is fascinated by what they perceive as an evolutionarily advanced species of Homo sapiens, the United States government is far more interested in Michael’s neigh indestructible armor.
Pangaea: Eden's Planet by Thomas Johnson Pangaea: Eden's Planet by Thomas Johnson Feb. 06, 2012 $2.99 50557 words
Pulp adventure returns to science fiction in “Pangaea: Eden’s Planet”. Seven astronauts en route to Mars encounter a time warp in space that disables their ship. Crash landing on Earth, they discover an alien planet sixty million years before the dinosaurs. Pangaea, the super continent, is filled with danger and terror, as they must survive against fierce reptiles that ruled the Earth 250 million
Julius and the Titanic by Barry Hunt Julius and the Titanic by Barry Hunt Feb. 06, 2012 $2.99 105601 words Sample 20%
Julius and the Titanic will captivate anyone who wants to discover more about what led up to that fateful night of 14th April 1912, as well as fans of time-travelling. The events on board have been carefully researched and the use of real characters on board at that time is a great starting point for readers who want to find out for themselves what really happened.
Water Hazard by Tim Baker Water Hazard by Tim Baker Feb. 06, 2012 $2.49 72719 words Sample 20%
After Steve Warwick and his buddy, ex-Navy SEAL, Ike help a mother find her missing son, they find themselves in grave danger. Caught in a whirlpool of death, greed, corruption and ecological sabotage, Steve and Ike have to out-think a ruthless con-man or else end up in a watery grave.
Mandy's Milk Makers by Lord Koga Mandy's Milk Makers by Lord Koga Feb. 06, 2012 $1.25 2939 words Sample 20%
It was a pain growing up with my cousin Aldrich, always having to the put up with his comments about my small breasts size. It was not until after I left home and went to college that my breasts began to grow to an almost alarming size. That was when it hit me. My revenge would come during winter break when we both returned home, my revenge would come with him gawking at my breasts… little did
Euston by Nicholas Jankovic Euston by Nicholas Jankovic Feb. 06, 2012 $0.99 4693 words Sample 20%
A short story from shifting perspectives. A quiet neurotic traveller finds the world creeping into his life in many ways.
Gabriel's Revenge (2nd Draft) by JT Lewis Gabriel's Revenge (2nd Draft) by JT Lewis Feb. 05, 2012 $10.00 79792 words Sample 20%
A friend murdered! His mood…dark. A mysterious woman. A taunting, villainous, yet invisible murderer. His best play…REVENGE 2nd Draft
What Tristan Saw, February 2012 by Norris Eppes What Tristan Saw, February 2012 by Norris Eppes Feb. 05, 2012 Free! 1788 words Read a sample
A short story. Sewanee TN is overrun by an invading army who burn down the university, the SUT is haunted by ghosts, and a sea monster appears in front of duPont library.
To Be Human by Jonathan Walker To Be Human by Jonathan Walker Feb. 05, 2012 $0.99 79573 words Sample 20%
TO BE HUMAN is the doorway in to the life of a young boy, Maxwell Alfonso, and his three friends. Living in the quiet seaside town of Whitby, their lives are thrown in to peril when a horrible disaster strikes. What follows is a harrowing, emotional and surreal journey across a country where fear and death literally stalk the land.
The Chase by David Goldstein The Chase by David Goldstein Feb. 05, 2012 $4.99 98360 words Sample 20%
The Chase is fast paced story of fighter pilots, fast jets, love, tragedy, and triumph. While on a training mission over the Atlantic, Aiden and his Weapon System Officer (WSO) Casey, are forced to eject from their aircraft. Under his parachute, Casey watches Aiden fall to his death. What no one knows is that Aiden survived. The Chase takes the reader on a thrilling, fast-paced adventure.