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Caribbee by Thomas Hoover Caribbee by Thomas Hoover Aug. 19, 2010 166186 words Read a sample
(Doubleday, 1985) 'Action-crammed, historically factual novel . . . is a rousing read, ably researched by Hoover” Publishers Weekly Barbados and Jamaica 1648. The lush and deadly Caribbean paradise, domain of rebels and slaveholders, of bawds and buccaneers. Colonists fight a wishful war for freedom against England. Idea points: Slavery, slaves, Caribbean, sugar, sugar mill, bu
The Survivors: Book One by Angela White The Survivors: Book One by Angela White Feb. 28, 2012 164564 words Read a sample
"This is Safe Haven Refugee Camp. Can anyone hear me? Hello? Is anyone out there?" "Seven very gifted survivors are destined to rebuild their country after a nuclear apocalypse...If they can stay alive long enough to find each other. Impossible to put down." - The Review Blog This edition contains book two, for free.
The Finding by Nicky Charles The Finding by Nicky Charles Feb. 11, 2011 163269 words Read a sample
She discovered a dark secret, witnessed a murder and fled fearing for her life. Three years later, Cassie is hiding from her past, haunted by a dream lover and fighting to control a terrifying beast that seems to grow stronger each day. When Bryan, pack Beta, appears to claim her, Cassie is forced to face the truth of her existence. Innocence, betrayal, greed and love collide in The Finding
Dracula Refanged by Brandy Stoker Dracula Refanged by Brandy Stoker July 24, 2010 162315 words Read a sample
Joanna Harker goes to Transylvania on business, but her client Countess Dracula is an evil undead force, and she barely escapes. When the Countess comes to England, can Joanna, Lady Artemis Godalming, Dr Joan Seward and Quincy Morris under the guidance of vampire hunter Professor Abrianna Van Helsing put an end to this vampiric terror, and save Joanna’s husband Minas? A Gender Switch Adventure
The Phoenix by Genie D The Phoenix by Genie D Jan. 17, 2010 162240 words Read a sample
A great Wizard begins his first school year at Wizard's School. The Phoenix chronicles the very beginnings of this great school and all the students who came after it. Magic, mayhem, and fun.
The Black Knight by SC Allen The Black Knight by SC Allen Jan. 04, 2012 161939 words Read a sample
After a grave betrayal, a young Princess is sent on a quest to search for a figure of mythic status: The Black Knight. Hailed by some as a hero, by others he is seen as evil incarnate, but the truth is more complex than any could imagine. This young Princess finds herself embroiled in a conflict she thought impossible, entering the front lines of a war fought between the veil of life and death.
First Contact (In Her Name: The Last War, Book 1) by Michael R. Hicks First Contact (In Her Name: The Last War, Book 1) by Michael R. Hicks May 31, 2010 161687 words Read a sample
Young Midshipman Ichiro Sato joined the Terran Navy to escape a tyrannical father and find freedom among the stars. He had no idea when he boarded the survey starship Aurora for his first assignment that he and his crew would make humanity’s first contact with a sentient alien species. Little did he know that this fateful encounter would trigger a catastrophic galactic war...
Flight by Neil Hetzner Flight by Neil Hetzner May 04, 2012 160252 words Read a sample
It's 2097 and teens can fledge and grow wings. Fifteen year old Prissi Langue loves flying, school and her friends. However, after Prissi finds pictures of her dead mother with the man who invented fledging, she begins an investigation that uncovers long hidden secrets. Suddenly, it seems like everyone wants Prissi dead. Can Prissi fly far enough and fast enough to escape her enemies?
1964: Chasing a Dream by Carol Marlene Smith 1964: Chasing a Dream by Carol Marlene Smith Jan. 13, 2012 157530 words Read a sample
Take a nostalgic ride through the sixties, with Marlee Sweet as she travels to New Orleans to see sailor Joe. From New Orleans to Tennessee it’s a whirlwind of romance, adventure and danger. From Joe's arms to a conniving Bobby Barnes, Marlee learns the ropes of life. Each day brings new adventures and new decisions. It all comes down to choices and the ones Marlee makes change her life forever.
Unplugged by Michael Agelasto Unplugged by Michael Agelasto March 30, 2011 157206 words Read a sample
What might Holden Caulfield be like if he lived in the 21st Century media-infested environment? What if he does something so naughty that his parents severely punish him by taking away all his electronic devices? "Unplugged" takes place in contemporary Durham, North Carolina, and follows a few weeks in the life of a 17-year-old, Sterling Eumorfopoulos, a Mensa-registered genius.
Maré Vermelha by Carlos Rocha Maré Vermelha by Carlos Rocha March 29, 2011 156201 words Read a sample
Kyle e seus companheiros atravessam perigosos mares a bordo do navio, Estrela do Crepúsculo. Prossegue a busca pela salvação de Lacoresh, mas perigos estão à espreita arquipélagos sílficos. Em Lacoresh, o conflito entre a nobreza corrupta e a resistência se acirra. O anti-herói Calisto colide com a resistência. O destino do reino depende da jornada de Kyle e da consciência de Calisto.
DIRECTIVES OF A SILENT FORCE by Peter Richards DIRECTIVES OF A SILENT FORCE by Peter Richards March 31, 2011 156137 words Read a sample
The story is initially about the chance coming together of two Brisbane families in the seventies - the first, and larger, group headed by middle-aged Frank and Sylvia Bentley; the second headed by young Jim and Lee Davis.
Harvest by Steve Merrifield Harvest by Steve Merrifield Jan. 31, 2010 155472 words Read a sample
The Heights; three blocks of flats at the heart of Camden, North London. Their number and construction unknowingly influenced by a long forgotten landmark. Something stalks the corridors and minds of those living within. Taking them. Causing outbreaks of violence. Killing. A group of disparate residents realise the true nature of what is happening and only they can stop the Harvest.
The Age of Lost Innocence by Damian M. Salo The Age of Lost Innocence by Damian M. Salo Dec. 10, 2010 155428 words Read a sample
The Age of Lost Innocence is a tale of three best friends who join their spritual father, Elder Emeral, on an epic quest to the Holy Land. Along the way the emperor is receiving haunting visions of a Great Reckoning that will destroy mankind. Emeral is tasked with discovering the meaning of the Theory of Balance but his mission pits him against friend, foe and the Demons of the Dark.
The Drenching by Billie Maverick The Drenching by Billie Maverick Oct. 03, 2011 155208 words Read a sample
An invisible vortex appears over the Montana plains causing humans all around the world to gain incredible powers—while descending them painfully into madness. Several individuals trying to survive this new world threat, must ignore their own agonies and fears in their search for one strange young woman who may be the key to saving the world.
The Gauntlet Thrown by Cheryl Dyson The Gauntlet Thrown by Cheryl Dyson April 22, 2010 154334 words Read a sample
Brydon's quest was simple. Borrow the fabled Gauntlet of Ven-Kerrick, bring it home to prove his worth, marry the princess, and ascend the throne. He had planned for the dangerous terrain and Redolian assassins, but he did not expect the Gauntlet to be missing, nor to find the Kerrick royal family murdered. Luckily, his worst enemy was there to help him out.
Peter Carrot-top by Yolanda Jackson Peter Carrot-top by Yolanda Jackson May 05, 2009 154321 words Read a sample
Peter Carrot-top is the first ghost child to be born on Earth, he seeks the help of the Oracle who instructs him to return to his ghost world of Baja where he will fight aganist the Seven wizards of the forest and their Leagues of Extrodinary Monsters. Buy the complet book at http://www.amazon.com/Peter-Carrot-Top-Search-8th-Key/dp/1598249673
Summon Your Dragons by Roger Parkinson Summon Your Dragons by Roger Parkinson July 04, 2009 154273 words Read a sample
Is Azkun an ancient hero returned to save them all or just a madman with absurd ideas about dragons? The King of Anthor has no time for ancient heroes and even less time for dragons. Old crimes are coming back to haunt him and old enemies are stirring on his borders. His last hopes may lie with Azkun, whoever he is. This is a gritty fantasy with no elves anywhere.
The Cry of Havoc: Life Descending by John Hennessy The Cry of Havoc: Life Descending by John Hennessy Aug. 28, 2011 154031 words Read a sample
On a world once devastated by deadly climate shifts, war threatens a continent in turmoil. The scorching heat of old is returning, and whispers of a Southern plague cross the Bordergrounds, spreading fear into the fanatical hearts of the North, who prepare themselves for one final holy conquest. At the edge of the conflict lies Tom Navo, a man who has lost a life, only to rise again...
An Ever Fixéd Mark by Jessie Olson An Ever Fixéd Mark by Jessie Olson Jan. 24, 2011 153940 words Read a sample
Lizzie Watson ran away from a broken heart into a new dress size. She runs right into Ben Cottingham and finds he isn’t just the boy who pined after her friend in high school. In fact he wasn’t a boy at all, but something entirely different. A different type of human that never ages, never gets ill, and needs the blood of another human to stay that way.
Omega by Bradley Stoke Omega by Bradley Stoke June 17, 2011 153795 words Read a sample
Omega returns the adult reader to the world of childhood imagination: a world populated by the fantastic, the fabulous and the thoroughly improbable. But a world where adult concerns of poverty, injustice, prejudice, politics and economics are all too real. In this world, the reader is taken on a search for the Truth in a more literal sense than one would expect.
Blood Ties by JD Nixon Blood Ties by JD Nixon July 07, 2011 153020 words Read a sample
Police officer Tess Fuller has her hands full trying to maintain order in a poorly-resourced small mountain town overrun by the beautiful, arrogant and lawless Bycraft family. But what will her new sergeant, a serious by-the-books city cop, think of her renegade policing style? And will they be able to work together to save Tess’ life when her feud with the Bycrafts escalates dangerously?
Deviations: Bloodlines by Elissa Malcohn Deviations: Bloodlines by Elissa Malcohn June 05, 2010 152966 words Read a sample
Vol. 4: Promontory's people must hunt down the escaped "Farm Yata" or starve, but they must also integrate with the Skedge Yata to save their industries. The drive toward integration makes TripStone the main target of a Yata out to save her kin in the canyon. Across the region, Crossroads and Basc struggle to maintain a peaceful coexistence, but violations bring them to the brink of all-out war.
Forge of Stones by Vasileios Kalampakas Forge of Stones by Vasileios Kalampakas April 02, 2011 152403 words Read a sample
In a world dominated by a theocratic regime, a revolution is about to erupt. A rebel seeks out a curator's apprentice on the run. They will soon be carried away in a mysterious place, entangled in an adventure that will reveal an earth-shattering truth. In the meantime, a strange sort of pilgrim from afar will meet with a man seeking knowledge and power, changing their world for ever.
THE BITE OF THE DRAGON by JF SUSBIELLE by Dominic King THE BITE OF THE DRAGON by JF SUSBIELLE by Dominic King Sep. 10, 2009 151995 words Read a sample
For national security reasons, China has banned Microsoft Windows. Amid disastrous policies, the ensuing turmoil degenerates into a war situation, revealing a stark reality: the world balance of power is shifting towards China; the US is losing its dominance. The novel sets the stage for the showdown between these two super powers. In the vein of Tom Clancy, Michael Crichton and Robert Ludlum.
The Keeping by Nicky Charles The Keeping by Nicky Charles Aug. 01, 2010 151916 words Read a sample
Ryne Taylor was a sexy bad-ass Alpha set on establishing a new pack. Melody Greene was a journalism student researching his work as a photographer—or so she said. But could Mel really be trusted or had she stumbled upon his secret? And if she knew, could Ryne save himself and the pack he’d left behind without enacting a deadly ancient law known as The Keeping? Sequel to The Mating.
Traitor, Book 1 of The Turner Chronicles by Mark Eller Traitor, Book 1 of The Turner Chronicles by Mark Eller Nov. 26, 2011 150621 words Read a sample
Last Chance - a small town set on the edge of the far frontier. It is a place of gentle manners and common civility. After all, it should be since more than three quarters of its residents are women. However times change when a Talent Master runs rampant, savages threaten war, and an illegal militia from an alternate universe plans invasion and empire. A hero is needed. A Savior.
The Meandering Mind - Creative Musings of 7th Graders by Jason Trinklein The Meandering Mind - Creative Musings of 7th Graders by Jason Trinklein June 01, 2011 150580 words Read a sample
Mr. Trinklein's 7th grade class creative stories compilation.
Sentence of Marriage by Shayne Parkinson Sentence of Marriage by Shayne Parkinson March 08, 2009 150570 words Read a sample
In 19th Century New Zealand, there are few choices for a farm girl like Amy. Her life seems mapped out for her by the time she is twelve. Amy dreams of an exciting life in the world beyond her narrow boundaries. But it is the two people who come to the farm from outside the valley who change her life forever, and Amy learns the high cost of making the wrong choice. Book 1 of "Promises to Keep".
Pitus Peston And The Gods Of Oman by Everett Hunt Pitus Peston And The Gods Of Oman by Everett Hunt June 19, 2010 150379 words Read a sample
poor farmer's son + ancient wampum belt = the world's first astronaut.pitus peston has little going for him but serfdom under his elder brother. a linguistic genius, self-taught in 9 languages, pitus follows clues to trans-galactic travelers exiled to earth centuries ago. learning the alien tongue, peston enters their world transforming into a man of our future. from here the real journey begins.
Drakon skypro by sky pro Drakon skypro by sky pro Jan. 12, 2012 150337 words Read a sample
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drakon2 by sky pro drakon2 by sky pro Jan. 12, 2012 150337 words Read a sample
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Love Sweet Love - Part 1 by Dave Corrick Love Sweet Love - Part 1 by Dave Corrick Jan. 07, 2012 149946 words Read a sample
An unparalleled love story. The first book of two where the greatest love of all time is born out of tragedy.
Assignment San Miguel by Robert Kline Assignment San Miguel by Robert Kline March 29, 2012 149908 words Read a sample
Pat Slattery's promotion from Sales Manager in Minnesota to Managing Director of his company's tiny subsidiary in San Miguel should have been a cause for celebration. Instead, it became an overseas assignment plagued by corruption, kidnapping and murder. His family's fate seemed sealed until the President and the Director of the C.I.A. risked their own careers on his behalf.
Details, Details, Details by Odette C. Bell Details, Details, Details by Odette C. Bell Feb. 07, 2012 149389 words Read a sample
Yes, she's a goddess. And, oh yes, he is most certainly a god. You can tell from the fact he marches around in glinting armour, picking fights with titans and picking up divine broads. But she didn't sign up for this. Sea monsters, kidnappings, evil plots, and the end of the world? Are you kidding? She spends most nights reading the weather report and icing cupcakes. It is all his fault.
The Book of Deacon by Joseph Lallo The Book of Deacon by Joseph Lallo Feb. 02, 2010 149178 words Read a sample
The tale of Myranda Celeste, a young woman orphaned by a century long war, and her chance discovery of a fallen soldier's priceless cargo. The find will change her life, sending her on an adventure of soldiers and rebels, wizards and warriors, and beasts both noble and monstrous. Each step will bring her closer to the truth of her potential, of the war, and of the fate of her world.
One More Suicide by David McGhee One More Suicide by David McGhee May 04, 2011 149024 words Read a sample
Brian Oldman is in somewhat of a rut lately. His family life sucks, he's gay, his love life is fleeting, and his waistline just won’t get any smaller. So he does what any sane person would do in this sort of depressive state. He plans out his suicide. Over the course of about four months Brian tries to live it up and pay off past debts before delving into the blackness of his depression.
Presagios y grietas by Benjamín Van Ammers Presagios y grietas by Benjamín Van Ammers June 30, 2011 148707 words Read a sample
Han pasado tres y la secuencia vuelve a repetirse. El orden sucede al caos. ¿O era al revés? En realidad, poco importa. Sólo han sido tres y tres es una cifra pequeña. Insignificante. Muchos pasaron antes; no existían hombres entonces para llevar la cuenta. Muchos más quedan por venir; poco importará si los hombres siguen o no existiendo.
Jókai Mór: Az arany ember by Kindlebook Hungary Jókai Mór: Az arany ember by Kindlebook Hungary Jan. 16, 2011 147914 words Read a sample
"Nem sikerült neki az elszegényedés. A szerencse hódol annak, aki őt megveti. Akármihez fogott hozzá, amibe más ember bizton belebukott volna, az fényes sikerrel végződött; minden képtelenség lehetővé és valóvá lett a kezében: a kocka mindig hatot fordult; s ha szerencsejátékban akarta elveszteni a pénzét, szétrobbantotta a bankot." Free Version Kindlebook Hungary / MEK
The Art of the Houdini Scientist, and the other soulless zombies who were never here. . . by TR Nowry The Art of the Houdini Scientist, and the other soulless zombies who were never here. . . by TR Nowry Dec. 24, 2010 147817 words Read a sample
"Some savants can play concert-level piano at the age of five, without ever taking a lesson. Others can do advanced math in their heads, draw a Picasso with crayons, or recite every word they've ever read or heard. Her piano was a lathe, a plasma cutter, and an automated mill. And the songs she played shook the world."
The Rostical Users - Sceldrant's Comet by Michael Rogers The Rostical Users - Sceldrant's Comet by Michael Rogers March 13, 2011 147064 words Read a sample
Manga + RPG inspired story follows unlikely 'heroes' to stop the Consultant's wicked plans! Our heroes explore uncharted sanctums known as the Unknown Territories, each with an ancient glyph at the end. The Consultants have been activating these glyphs, one by one. The secret behind the glyphs are currently unknown. Help our heroes discover the meaning behind the glyphs and its secrets!
The Fourth Law by Paul Stein The Fourth Law by Paul Stein Feb. 24, 2011 146389 words Read a sample
Two estranged cousins, Ryan Marshall and Jarrod Conrad, must overcome their mutual animosity to defeat evil mastermind Alastair Holloway, who has stolen an antigravity machine and plans to use it to steal one billion dollars in gold bullion. Full of plot twists and turns you won’t see coming, The Fourth Law is a dramatic thriller that will have you guessing from the first page to the last!
The Unsuspecting Mage: The Morcyth Saga Book One by Brian S. Pratt The Unsuspecting Mage: The Morcyth Saga Book One by Brian S. Pratt March 30, 2009 145821 words Read a sample
James, a high school senior, went looking for a job. But instead, embarks upon an adventure of a lifetime. Whisked unexpectedly to a world where magic works, he must learn to master its power, all the while searching for the meaning behind why he was brought there and what he must do.
Star Wars - Artoo Detoo: Droid of a Kind (Volume 1) by Mark A.J. Cristobal Star Wars - Artoo Detoo: Droid of a Kind (Volume 1) by Mark A.J. Cristobal May 08, 2012 145805 words Read a sample
Ever wonder where R2-D2 came from, how he came to be in Naboo, what made him special, why he seemed to have more personality and sense of creativity than any other droid of the same make and model? Witness the adventures of Star Wars' most beloved and iconic droid R2-D2 here in my first fan-fiction novel! Don't forget to put your review here! Thank you and May the Force be with you all, always!
Turing Evolved by David Kitson Turing Evolved by David Kitson Dec. 24, 2010 144643 words Read a sample
When Ex-DEMON pilot Jon Carlson meets beautiful humanitarian Rachel, it's a match made in HEAVEN. Literally, because Rachel's an ANGEL. She's also an AI controlled android of immense power and capability. As Jon finds himself drawn into the world of these enigmatic creations of mankind, he unknowingly becomes involved in a program to create autonomous superweapons intended to fight the next war.
The Minds' Game by Daniel Mehltretter The Minds' Game by Daniel Mehltretter June 17, 2011 144599 words Read a sample
Resting alone on his bed attached to the ceiling of a small house on the outside of the hollow planet Genra, dark and disturbed anti-hero Jethro contemplates what to to with his hostage. Something keeps him away. Prepare to embark on a psychological journey into the heart of an inverted world in Daniel Mehltretter's first sci-fi novel: The Minds' Game. Prepare to Invert your mind.
The End Begins: The Nine by Jeffrey Zweig The End Begins: The Nine by Jeffrey Zweig Sep. 28, 2011 144190 words Read a sample
The Nine. Once an academy for training students in the ways of wizards and alchemists, has become a facility for harvesting the powers of students for study. Cassarah Telmar escaped the Nine, vowing to bring it down. But is the choice to live as a slave or to die with freedom one she can make alone?
Children of the Sun by David Crookes Children of the Sun by David Crookes Dec. 21, 2010 144132 words Read a sample
Tumara and Naomi are the last of a tribe of South Sea islanders,forced to flee their island home by European adventurers searching for Terra Australis.Only they know where Great Southland lies and they seek sanctuary there,hoping to start a new life.But they are captured and separated and taken to Europe as slaves.So starts their desperate struggle to be reunited again and return to South Seas
Broken Sigil by Rick Vilante Broken Sigil by Rick Vilante April 21, 2012 143964 words Read a sample
In a world where magic has replaced human ingenuity, where the Church performs miracles on a daily basis (for a price), and where power and wealth lie with those born into it, the resolve of a common man is tested as he becomes ensnared in a web of lies and deceit, and he learns just how far he's willing to go to protect his own secrets--the secrets which keep his family safe.
Salt Bride: A Georgian Historical Romance by Lucinda Brant Salt Bride: A Georgian Historical Romance by Lucinda Brant Sep. 18, 2010 143397 words Read a sample
DISCOVER LUCINDA BRANT, FREE FOR A LIMITED TIME When the Earl of Salt Hendon marries squire’s daughter Jane Despard, Society is aghast. Forced by circumstance into a marriage neither wants, the newlyweds must overcome a secret past of heartache and misery to fall in love all over again. Meanwhile, a sinister family opposition will go to any lengths, even murder, to tear the marriage asunder.