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Götterdämmerung by Lothar Meinerzhagen Götterdämmerung by Lothar Meinerzhagen May 19, 2011 $14.99 540865 words Sample 10%
Europa im Zweiten Weltkrieg. In Berlin und London arbeitet man fieberhaft an der siegreichen Beendigung des Konfliktes. Oberleutnant Othmar Schmidt ist der deutsche Protagonist der von Admiral Wilhelm Canaris, dem Leiter des militärischen Nachrichtendienstes protegiert wird. Auf der Gegenseite versucht Gordon Schmitt, im Auftrag des MI 6, die Pläne der Deutschen aufzudecken und zu sabotieren.
The Book: the spiritual individual in quest of the living organization - Codec for the Infinite Game by Garry Jacobs The Book: the spiritual individual in quest of the living organization - Codec for the Infinite Game by Garry Jacobs Feb. 19, 2011 $0.99 414333 words Sample 20%
About the novel – A spiritual thriller, a journey to self-discovery, an adventure of consciousness, a revelation of occult truths, and a practical guide for highest accomplishment.
Threat Series Omnibus by Anthony J. Tata Threat Series Omnibus by Anthony J. Tata May 31, 2011 $9.99 407304 words Sample 20%
A collection of 3 thrillers, this omnibus takes Sudden, Rogue, and Hidden Threat by AJ Tata, and gives readers a chance to find out why he is being called the "next Tom Clancy", putting them all in one place. A boots-on-the-ground military adventure, the Threat Series deals with timely terrorist regimes seen through the eyes of the Garrett brothers who never leave combat without a new scar...
The Marlowe Conspiracy by M. G. Scarsbrook The Marlowe Conspiracy by M. G. Scarsbrook Oct. 21, 2010 $4.99 321899 words Sample 15%
1593, Elizabethan England: With his life on the line and the clock ticking, playwright/spy Christopher Marlowe teams up with William Shakespeare to uncover a high-level government conspiracy.
The Man by Irving Wallace The Man by Irving Wallace May 18, 2011 $4.99 320046 words Sample 20%
The time is 1964. The place is the Cabinet Room of the Whitere House. An unexpected accident and the law of succession have just made Douglass Dilman the first black President of the United States. A provocative novel of Civil Rights, the American Presidency, and the 1960s.
Those Who Leave by Ivar Rivenaes Those Who Leave by Ivar Rivenaes July 05, 2011 $6.99 314355 words Sample 50%
Angelo Vargas was an enigma, a man from nowhere who had followed a perilous path through a restless and eventful life. Time had come to leave his diplomatic activities behind, settle in England and search for his shrine. His partner – the unrestrained and incorrigible Japanese Tadashi Ishihara – shared Vargas’ dream, but there was one more assignment looming over the horizon…
The Prize by Irving Wallace The Prize by Irving Wallace April 16, 2011 $4.99 298518 words Sample 20%
Six people all around the world are catapulted to international fame as they receive the most important telegraph of their lives, which invites them to Stockholm to receive the prize. This will result to be a turning point in their lives, in which personal affairs and political intrigue will engulf every one of the characters.
The Spy and His Lovers - The Gdynia Incident by Tony Mattey The Spy and His Lovers - The Gdynia Incident by Tony Mattey April 18, 2011 $2.99 282550 words Sample 15%
This is not a James Bond Fantasy. It is a realistic story of Spying, Erotic Love and Romance during the Cold War. As Harry Mellors is recruited into British Military Intelligence, he has uninhibited love affairs and brief encounters with women who know and say what they want. On his first mission into Poland, he discovers a definite link to his past, and probably a communist spy in the West.
Death & The City: Heavy Duty Edition by Lisa Scullard Death & The City: Heavy Duty Edition by Lisa Scullard April 25, 2011 $3.99 280661 words Sample 4%
Unlikely nightclub bouncer Lara Leatherstone - not her real name, she got it off an Internet Name Generator... And Pest Control sniper-turned-police officer Connor Reeves - also not his real name, how he came by his, is even less clear... Both are obliged to work their way through the To Do List of Hollywood Hit-Men, an epidemic of contract killers - erasing these pests with minimum fuss...
The Time of Jacob's Trouble Trilogy by Chris Hambleton The Time of Jacob's Trouble Trilogy by Chris Hambleton March 26, 2011 $2.99 279638 words Sample 20%
The tides of war are once again rising against the nation of Israel. Old alliances are unraveling, while new alliances against her are rising. Rocket attacks are increasing, and Israel cautiously prepares a response to a conflict that many fear will never end. And then a decision is made that will change the face of the Middle East forever.
King of Nod by Scott Fad King of Nod by Scott Fad July 13, 2010 $2.99 273070 words Sample 50%
After twenty years of self-imposed exile, Boo Taylor finds he must return to Sweetpatch Island, South Carolina, following his father's death. Upon his return, he is shocked to discover that the small, marshy barrier island he left is now swarming with tourists. It seems that everything he ran away from-violence and hatred-have all but vanished. But the island's ghosts are not so easily dispelled.
Spider's Web by Richard Buoye Spider's Web by Richard Buoye March 11, 2010 $5.00 271647 words Sample 5%
Spider, a tiny town deep in the Florida Everglades, holds a secret that could change the world. A secret born out of legend. A secret that the townspeople, as well as some sinister people in Washington, D.C., are willing to keep at the expense of any and all who cross their path. A secret that makes people go to extreme measures to protect its source and feed its insatiable hunger.
Vampire Love Story Box Set (Five Novels) by H.T. Night Vampire Love Story Box Set (Five Novels) by H.T. Night Jan. 18, 2012 $2.99 262549 words Sample 15%
Boxed set of five #1 bestselling Vampire Love Story novels.
Vivious Lives by Ken James Vivious Lives by Ken James Feb. 06, 2012 $2.99 256558 words Sample 20%
It's a dead-end, is Grimsby, the end of the track. Next stop the Humber estuary. Or the North Sea. On a sticky, brooding summer's night, with all the recklessness of youth, three young, vodka-befuddled teenage girls, bubbling with fun, head for the local park in high spirits, determined to have a good time. Only it doesn't work out that way - Some of the lads with them have other ideas.
Whitney by Russell C. Connor Whitney by Russell C. Connor April 07, 2011 $9.99 252650 words Sample 15%
When the survivors of Hurricane Whitney crawl from the wreckage, they will face horrors much worse than the storm. They're cut off. A mysterious disease sweeps through, followed by faceless commandos that shoot survivors on sight. And from the shadows, a hungry beast drags the innocent into the dark to feed. Now, a ragged group of survivors must band together to discover the truth.
Der Hausfreund by Hans Joachim Rech Der Hausfreund by Hans Joachim Rech Jan. 17, 2010 $12.99 250612 words Sample 30%
Tillman Bartels, Immobilienanwalt aus Hannover, durchlebt beinahe jede Nacht einen Albtraum, der ihn an den Rand des nervlichen Zusammenbruchs führt. Der eigene Tod mit Beisetzung ist das zentrale Erlebnis, das ihn jedoch immer wieder in die Realität zurück reißt, welche sich unaufhaltsam der Fiktion angleicht...Ein Thriller der Extraklasse.
Ten Ring by Joseph L Cooke Ten Ring by Joseph L Cooke June 23, 2010 $0.99 242698 words Sample 1%
The life he’d known for thirty years ended for police Captain Sean MacDonald the day his wife was murdered while being held in a FBI jail cell. In Washington DC, rogue federal agents decided to balance the prison population by arresting more whites, especially women. After innocents die, cops and convicts join forces to fight back. The largest gun battle not recorded by history results.
The Shroud by Dallas Tanner The Shroud by Dallas Tanner Nov. 24, 2010 $3.99 238516 words Sample 20%
Nathan Archer is a Professor of Medieval Studies, and a forensic historian who believes that Leonardo Da Vinci created a perfect copy of the burial cloth of Christ known as the Shroud of Turin. Citing an unpaid commission by the House of Savoy to paint a replica, he searches for proof that the Renaissance master employed techniques that took four centuries to reveal the faded image of Jesus.
The Horns of September by Wendy Potocki The Horns of September by Wendy Potocki Dec. 15, 2009 $1.00 234813 words Sample 5%
Paralyzing depressions have convinced Chuck Beckett that he is about to die. He tries to shake off these feelings, but can't. Not after the good friend who warns him about “the devils in Shucktown” is murdered. It's the catalyst that forces him to step out of his comfort zone to confront cabals, demons, and all the horrors that arise from the curse known as The Horns of September.
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.
The Penthouse by Ian Cameron The Penthouse by Ian Cameron April 22, 2010 $6.99 226129 words Sample 25%
When Sirhan Khan comes to Washington D.C., things begin to explode - literally. Known only as Mirage, this vicious terrorist sets about killing and destroying civilian, police and military targets. Confusion and death reign. Khan’s real motive, however, is far more fearsome than all his killing to date, and no one can stop him! Amazing new concepts, graphic action and murder. Guaranteed thrills!
Forgotten by C.J. Day Forgotten by C.J. Day July 11, 2011 $5.99 220716 words Sample 20%
Kinsey Summers begins a new life when she wakes up on a beach towel in Northern Miami shoreline. She is in excruciating pain and totally disoriented. Finding her way back to where she came from becomes a deadly adventure that keeps you wondering how you would handle the fear and the pain of a vicious attack and learning to trust again.
Free Will (and Other Compulsions) by J. Daniel Sawyer Free Will (and Other Compulsions) by J. Daniel Sawyer Oct. 26, 2011 $4.95 219614 words Sample 20%
Book 2 of The Antithesis Progression As the Lunar Revolution threatens to unravel, fugitive Joss Kyle has one chance left to clear his name and avert an interplanetary war before events spin out of control--assuming he can rid himself of his sworn enemy, Alyssa Hartman. View From Valhalla calls Free Will "Challenging, entertaining, and amazing...Sawyer dazzles the literary palate."
The Price Of Dreams by R. Vincent Riccio The Price Of Dreams by R. Vincent Riccio Dec. 05, 2009 $5.95 219066 words Sample 25%
A passionate, suspense-filled saga of two extraordinary & talented professionals brought together by the merest chance occurrence, yet cataclysmically affect each other's lives, and the lives of their families, in a series of dramatic, tumultuous, and emotion-packed events that intertwine fate, misfortune, loyalty, and an American justice system which seeks to rip two families apart.
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…
Single to Westminster, via Berlin by Mike Cunningham Single to Westminster, via Berlin by Mike Cunningham Sep. 29, 2010 $4.98 217834 words Sample 50%
The voice of Adolf Hitler resides within the mind of Charlie Watson, a young street-brawler in London. The story tells how he reformed his own Party, fought an Election, gained nine seats at a General Election, and of his rise to be amongst the political elite of Britain. The novel encompasses a British 9/11 and the response to that attack, as well as Charlie's assaults on the IRA and Europe.
You Will Never Dance Alone by Ross Murphy You Will Never Dance Alone by Ross Murphy Jan. 07, 2011 $6.95 216298 words Sample 20%
Danny Byrne is a toddler when he immigrates to America with his single-parent father soon after the conclusion of World War II. He grows up in Alexandria, Virginia where he develops a surprising interest in the sport of boxing. He is America’s ‘golden boy’ until fate tragically strikes his life a mortal blow and tests his faith and his sanity to their limits.
Persia Rising by Mark Langford Persia Rising by Mark Langford Jan. 07, 2012 $9.99 212609 words Sample 15%
Since September 11, 2001 there has been blood in the water and the predators have been circling. The ensuing decade has brought little solace or healing to our wounds. Now, Persia Rising brings you an unflinching plunge into the next major attack upon the United States of America, our allies, and our way of life, set to occur on the anniversary of 9/11.
Il Crollo by Domenico Martusciello Il Crollo by Domenico Martusciello Jan. 06, 2012 $2.99 211874 words Sample 10%
Dopo due mesi dall'inizio di un violento crollo di borsa - che ha inferto pesanti perdite a migliaia di investitori -, Claudio Morelli, noto operatore finanziario della Banca Popolare Ambrosiana, viene ritrovato cadavere a notte fonda, nei pressi del parco Ravizza, a Milano.
Hominine - it's time to choose by Lewis Evans Hominine - it's time to choose by Lewis Evans Jan. 24, 2011 $9.99 211225 words Sample 5%
A young Israeli student inadvertently triggers a chain of events that threatens to disrupt a covert plan devised by the world's superpowers and jeopardize civilization itself. A story of high-stakes treachery, high technology and profound redemption, Hominine goes to the core of human dysfunction, providing an extraordinary solution for a world on the brink of collapse.
Safe On Third by D.F. Zorensky Safe On Third by D.F. Zorensky July 01, 2010 $4.95 209739 words Sample 20%
Safe On Third is an historical thriller that takes place in 1940, set against the backdrop of Nazi Germany’s assault on Western Europe and the presidential campaign in this country that led to Franklin Roosevelt’s election to an unprecedented third term. If Roosevelt is to reach third safely, however, two unlikely heroes must stop a renegade Nazi spy who is determined to kill him.
Wake of the Lake Monster: Book 3 of The Cryptids Trilogy by Dallas Tanner Wake of the Lake Monster: Book 3 of The Cryptids Trilogy by Dallas Tanner Nov. 29, 2010 $2.99 206748 words Sample 20%
Along the coastal waterways of Georgia's tidal marshes, there lives a monster that makes the Altamaha River its home. Over 20 feet in length, with a snakelike head atop its long neck, a pregnant female struggles to return upriver and give birth. Drawn to the river and caught up in events centuries in the making, Ian McQuade faces old enemies in becoming its protector, with only locals to aid him.
Is Titanic Rising? by Thomas Hanna Is Titanic Rising? by Thomas Hanna Nov. 23, 2011 $5.99 204073 words Sample 15%
Reluctant seer Adrian Barakat must help determine if the love of a strong-willed woman who died on Titanic but is determined to be reunited with her fiancée before he dies is what made the restored ship resurface - and if this event is a danger to anyone.
Lost In The Sun by mark waring Lost In The Sun by mark waring Oct. 16, 2009 $4.99 203963 words Sample 30%
Political intrigue, ancient beliefs and secrets, and a native Peruvian dynasty whose leader is bent on power all collide head on with the investigations of two of Europe’s leading experts on Inca history, when an unexpected discovery leads them to Cusco to follow the clues of a strange text.
Project: Dragonslayers by K. Rowe Project: Dragonslayers by K. Rowe Jan. 29, 2011 $4.99 203468 words Sample 30%
First book in the Dragonslayer Saga. USAF LTC. Eagle Tryggvesson got more than she bargained for when tangling with Navy Admiral Richard Westland over a proposal for an elite Special Forces unit. Eventually losing the battle, Westland swore she'd fail- he'd make certain of that. Eagle must fight discrimination and corruption to put together her team. They prove sabotage would not keep them down.
Annie - History Repeats Itself ... Another Alley Is in Danger by C.J. Day Annie - History Repeats Itself ... Another Alley Is in Danger by C.J. Day May 17, 2011 $6.99 202926 words Sample 20%
As she walked, she had the creepy feeling that someone was following her. She heard the echo of footsteps and saw a huge shadow behind her. She let her fear prod her into running. Suddenly, from behind her, a large hand covered with a sickly sweet dampness closed over her face. She realized that she hadn’t been paranoid after all. Her mother’s abduction was repeating itself...
Backtracker by Jason Koenig Backtracker by Jason Koenig Oct. 14, 2011 $4.99 202522 words Sample 20%
You have never met a serial killer like the Miraclemaker. The streets run red with the blood of his victims. He comes and goes like a ghost in the night. Only one man knows he exists, one man who is losing everyone he ever cared about, one by one, to the hands of the killer. But does he stand a chance against a murderer who has a connection to terrifyingly dark and powerful supernatural forces?
The Blackwood Trilogy by Paul Westwood The Blackwood Trilogy by Paul Westwood Nov. 28, 2011 $1.99 201492 words Sample 13%
Jack Blackwood is a widower and a drunk. Ezra Miller is an ex-slave in a white man's world. Together, they run a detective agency in Washington DC. As the Civil War rages, they are involved in a series of cases that will change the very course of the war. This anthology collects all three adventures – At Harper’s Ferry, At Bull Run, and At Shiloh - at one low price.
Sys-Funky (with it) by James Pelton Jr. Sys-Funky (with it) by James Pelton Jr. April 20, 2011 $7.99 201110 words Sample 9%
Sys-Funky is a raw and sexy tale of sabotage, wrongful conviction, and computer hacking on Wall Street. Three computer professionals are on a roller coaster ride through the back offices of New York's hi-tech Banking and Brokerage industry where the consequence of a wrong move is more severe than losing one’s job or going to prison.
The Complete Numb Trilogy by Amanda Lawrence Auverigne The Complete Numb Trilogy by Amanda Lawrence Auverigne Dec. 27, 2011 $2.99 200818 words Sample 10%
Andromeda Lansing is a successful editor.After a brief romantic fling with Evan Carmichael she discovers that she is pregnant. She decides to raise the child alone.Evan finds about the pregnancy and he confronts Andromeda.He demands to be a part of her life.Andromeda refuses.Evan kidnaps Andromeda and he imprisons her in an old house.Andromeda plans her escape.Contains the complete Numb Trilogy.
The Paymasters by Joe Travis The Paymasters by Joe Travis Aug. 14, 2011 $2.99 200576 words Sample 10%
The Paymasters, is Book 4 of the Cold War Warrior series. Josh is now partnered with an old friend of Rebecca’s, Simone “the tease”. They are tasked to find out who the financiers of the OAS (Organisation de l’Armee Secrete) are and to stop their financing of the assassination attempts on De Gaulle. Josh and his team are there to stop the flow of cash and to take down the assassin.
Freedom Incorporated by Peter Tylee Freedom Incorporated by Peter Tylee Nov. 23, 2009 Free! 196484 words Read a sample
Corporations control the world, portal technology allows instantaneous travel, and the ultimate in branded living has arrived: microchip implants for all. But the new era, while peaceful on the surface, comes with a staggering price – individual freedom – and not everyone is willing to pay.
The Proscenium Conspiracy by Steven Roberts The Proscenium Conspiracy by Steven Roberts Dec. 10, 2011 $2.99 194734 words Sample 15%
A twisted plot with Crime,Intrigue,Terrorists, Twisted government officials, Secret Service Agents battle enemies of America, all make for an exciting and intense read. The faces of the new enemise are unexpected.
Advent by Tom Mach Advent by Tom Mach July 20, 2011 $0.99 194497 words Sample 15%
An astrophysicist sees something out of the ordinary and is ridiculed when he begins to believe it might be a "second sun" (Nemesis) on a dangerous approach to the Earth. Meanwhile, a corrupt U.S. president has plans to cooperate with Russia for a world takeover with a massive nuclear threat. Is the world doomed, either by nature or by mankind's own hand?
The War of Immensities by Barry Klemm The War of Immensities by Barry Klemm March 23, 2011 $3.99 194240 words Sample 20%
The Earth is shaking itself apart. Volcanic eruptions of escalating magnitude threaten to collapse the planet in two years. So who is to save us. Who are these saviours. They are flawed people drawn from happenstance to utilise reason and hope. Resolution is directed through a maligned scientist who like our climate change scientists is subject to ill will. In short a ripping read.
Shadow of the Thunderbird: Book 1 of The Cryptids Trilogy by Dallas Tanner Shadow of the Thunderbird: Book 1 of The Cryptids Trilogy by Dallas Tanner Nov. 26, 2010 $2.99 193570 words Sample 20%
For the past 160 years, giant birds have been reported in the skies above the Black Forest region of northern Pennsylvania. Now, it's up to one man and one woman, to find out where they came from, and where they've gone. A madman's journal will lead them into the heart of a 700-year old mystery, where they will encounter an ancient power that has protected the sacred birds for centuries.
Dathan Charles by Dione M. Coumbe Dathan Charles by Dione M. Coumbe July 29, 2010 $5.00 193444 words Sample 30%
Dathan Charles is adventure, romance, historical drama and much more...all intertwined with the exploits of the title character, a trailblazer who establishes an international business whilst dealing dangerously with figures ranging from American gangsters to a member of Adolf Hitler's Nazi government.
Killer To Die For by Jason Lord Case Killer To Die For by Jason Lord Case Nov. 27, 2010 $4.99 192445 words Sample 40%
Killer To Die For, Book 2 of The MacMaster Chronicles, tells of assassination, kidnapping and romance of the most dangerous kind. MacMaster takes on a job to bring in an Argentine assassin for the reward. When Gordon disappears, Terry Kingston is called upon to investigate. Terry has done a couple of jobs in the U.S. but has he escaped unnoticed? A tale of misconceptions, betrayals and murder.
Dragonslayers: Mind Games by K. Rowe Dragonslayers: Mind Games by K. Rowe Dec. 08, 2010 $4.99 191725 words Sample 30%
The thrilling sequel to Project: Dragonslayers, it continues the saga of the unlikely Special Forces team thrown headfirst into the world of counterterrorism. Battling foes seen and unseen, they use technological advances to gain the upper hand against their enemies.
Monster by Bernard DeLeo Monster by Bernard DeLeo March 29, 2011 $0.99 190451 words Sample 20%
They needed a monster to get a little girl back. They imprisoned him for the way he did it. Now they need the monster again to do what he does best.