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Battle Earth - Box Set
Nick S. Thomas - 2017
The first six (of twelve novels) available here as a box set for the first time! A distress transmission from Mars research colony warns of an advanced and unknown enemy approaching the heavily populated lunar colony. An elite marine unit commanded by Major Mitch Taylor is dispatched to protect the beleaguered civilians. However, the attack is merely a prelude to a massive invasion of Earth. When the vast enemy mothership smashes through Earth’s atmosphere and deploys in the Atlantic, the armed forces of Earth soon realise they are fighting for the very survival of the human race. As cities fall throughout the world, American and European forces rally together to make a stand as they battle an enemy unlike any they’ve ever encountered. Battle Earth is a futuristic sci-fi action adventure that chronicles vast and bloody battles following humanity’s first reach into the stars. The immensely successful ‘Battle Earth’ saga spawned the current sequel series, ‘Battle Beyond Earth’, as well as several spinoffs. You’ll have no shortage of action packed material to read once you get stuck in to this series!
The Saul Marshall Thrillers: Books 1-3:
Richard Davis - 2018
All the MENACE of Gone Girl. All the MUSCLE of Jack Reacher. ‘I’m hooked.’ – Oscar de Muriel, author of the Frey & McGray series ‘Hollywood, take note, Saul Marshall is destined for the big screen!’ – Michelle Ryles at The Book Magnet ‘The most chilling book that I've read in many, many years.’ – Henrik Bosman Join Saul Marshall as he locks horns with a chilling host of enemies. A serial-killing cult that silently stalks and torments its victims. A terrorist cell that has infiltrated the Dark Net – the sordid underbelly of the Internet – and knows your darkest online secrets. And a schizophrenic video-game addict who obsessively hunts his prey amid the savage riots he engineers. If you’re a fan of Mark Dawson, Lee Child, and J. B. Turner, you’ll love this gripping new series that takes the shocks and surprises to a whole new level. Over 185 five star reviews across Amazon. * Book 1: False Prophet What would you do if your son was taken by a cult? America’s East Coast has been set alight by three of the most bizarre murders in law enforcement history: in each instance, the victims have been forced to kill themselves. For ex con-artist turned FBI agent, Saul Marshall, it seems like just another day in the office. But when Saul discovers that the victims all have something in common – a close relative who’s been missing for years – he immediately feels a personal connection: his own son is missing, presumed dead. And when out the blue he receives a note from his son, communicating he’s been kidnapped, Saul realizes this couldn’t be more personal. As Saul learns more about his son’s captors – a serial killing cult, run by the psychopathic Ivan Drexler – he's forced off grid to fight back. But not only is Drexler giving his son just a week to live, he’s also got even more shocking attacks in the pipeline. Book 2: Never Forget What if terrorists knew your darkest online secrets? California is witnessing a wave of strange murders: pairs of bodies are turning up under small town landmarks, killed by a single sniper bullet. But ask Saul Marshall – an ex-FBI agent on the run – and he’ll tell you it ain’t his problem. But when Saul rescues a young academic from a kidnapping in Los Angeles, and realizes she was in fact next on this mysterious hit-list, he's thrown into the deep-end. And when Saul learns this woman is an anti-China dissident with a secret online presence, it becomes clear they’re not just facing some workaday serial-killer. As Saul finds himself in the sights of a rogue team of Chinese nationalists ruthlessly targeting enemies abroad, he's forced to respond. But his enemy have a powerful weapon. They’ve found a vulnerability in the Dark Net. Book 3: Riot Could a video game convince you to take someone’s life? Saul Marshall arrives in Atlanta in the wake of a shocking incident: a cop with a pristine record has inexplicably massacred peaceful protesters occupyin
Ripples of the Past (The Pages of Time, #2)
Damian Knight - 2018
Although Sam and his friends are now safe, he has lost the girl he loves and remains no closer to reversing the plane crash that has torn his family apart. As he struggles to make sense of this new reality, Sam sets out to obtain a supply of Tetradyamide, the drug that enhances his ability, and finds himself pursued by forces of both good and evil as he is sucked into a conspiracy that runs far deeper than he could ever have imagined.
The World of David Walliams: 8 Book Collection: Grandpa’s Great Escape / Awful Auntie / Demon Dentist / Gangsta Granny / Ratburger / Mr Stink / Billionaire Boy / The Boy in the Dress
David Walliams - 2017
But when he is sent to old folk’s home Twilight Towers – run by sinister Matron Swine – it’s up to Grandpa and his grandson, Jack, to plot a daring escape. Little do they know, the wicked matron is on to them…AWFUL AUNTIE:Stella Saxby is the sole heir to Saxby Hall. But awful aunt Alberta and her giant owl will stop at nothing to get it from her. Luckily Stella has a secret – and slightly spooky – weapon up her sleeve…DEMON DENTIST:Strange things were happening in the dead of night. When children put a tooth under their pillow for the tooth fairy, they would wake to find something creepy in its place. Evil was at work. But who or what was behind it?RATBURGER:Can Zoe keep her beloved pet rat safe from the clutches of the dastardly Burt of Burt’s Burgers?GANGSTA GRANNY:Ben’s grandma is the boringest grandma ever: all she wants to do is to play Scrabble and eat cabbage soup. But there are two things Ben doesn’t know about her.1) She was once an international jewel thief.2) All her life, she has been plotting to steal the crown jewels, and now she needs Ben’s help…BILLIONAIRE BOY:Joe has a lot of reasons to be happy. About a billion of them, in fact.He has absolutely everything he could possibly want.But there’s just one thing he really needs: a friend…MR STINK:Mr Stink stank. He also stunk.And if it was correct English to say he stinked, then he stinked as well…But there’s more to this vagrant than meets the nose!THE BOY IN THE DRESS:Dennis was different.Why was he different, you ask?Well, a small clue might be in the title of this book…
Deliverance: A Justice Belstrang Mystery (Justice Belstrang Mysteries Book 3)
John Pilkington - 2021
To take his mind off his troubles Belstrang goes - and discovers things are not so simple.Sir Richard is not dying, but desperate. His brother John has been killed in an explosion at the family’s iron foundry, down in the remote Forest of Dean. They cast cannons for the Royal Armouries: a privileged and lucrative business. But Sir Richard does not believe John’s death was an accident.Meanwhile, Mountford's cold-hearted son Francis treats him as an invalid. He fears things are being kept from him - and implores Belstrang to investigate.The mystery deepens when a forester who was seen talking to Belstrang is murdered.Only after a violent confrontation on the bleak salt-marshes does the truth begin to unfold - and its implications reach far beyond England’s shores.This time Belstrang must follow the trail to a very bitter end, which could be the making of him - or cause his undoing.
Mackenzie August: The First Boxset
Alan Lee - 2018
Now transplanted to Roanoke, a smaller city in Virginia, and striking it out on his own. BOOK ONE The first client at Mack's new office is a stunner, a knockout in designer khakis. She’s also the sheriff. Seems trouble has followed Mackenzie from the West Coast and Sheriff Stackhouse needs his help… A dangerous criminal has moved to town, a heavy hitter mobilizing the drug trade. Mackenzie’s job? Go undercover teaching at an inner city school and scour the halls for information leading to criminal’s identity. It’s a task that could result in a deadly showdown and threaten everyone Mack loves… BOOK TWO Meet Veronica Summers. She's a femme fatale in Jimmy Choo heels--a local attorney needing the services of a private investigator. She's come to the right place. Mackenzie August is hired to sniff out a traitorous informant hiding in an underworld operation. It's an assignment he should turn down--if only someone other than Ronnie Summers had asked, maybe he could have... Mackenzie is tossed into the deep end and finds himself mingling with the mafioso. Is his professional career worth risking for the sake of a cute girl with sordid secrets?
Killer Princesses
Jennifer R. Hollis - 2020
Before their deaths, the two victims discovered a dark secret about a mysterious local criminal organisation called 'Princesses.'As the body count rises, the police investigation closes in. Many of the surviving friends and acquaintances have something to hide, but only one of them has a secret they were prepared to kill for...
Minecraft Galaxy Wars Book 1: Rise of the Star Defenders (An Unofficial Minecraft Book)
Herobrine Books - 2015
They have gained control of many planets across the solar system and developed vehicles and deadly weapons – none more devastating than the Death Cube that has the ability to destroy anything in its path. The only hope for the universe lies with the Star Defenders – an elite group of kids who plan to restore peace to the galaxy…no matter the cost! Will they be able to save the Minecraft universe from the clutches of the evil that surrounds it? Jump Into The Adventure and Find Out! Get Your Copy Today!
Lily the Little Mermaid
Lindsey Scott - 2015
Lily was an adventurous mermaid and loved to explore the entire ocean. One day as Lily was exploring, she finds a gold chest full of dazzling jewels. Beaming with excitement she returns home to show everyone her treasure only to find that her beloved pet jellyfish Jiggles is missing! What happened to Jiggles? Will she ever find her missing pet? What will Lily do with her fantastic treasure?Download your copy today for just $0.99 and find out what happens!tags: mermaid books for girls, mermaid books for girls 9 12, mermaid books for teens, books for kids, childrens books, bedtime stories, mermaid book, kids book, beginner readers, intermediate readers, kids chapter books, kids books age 3 to 6, books for girls
Wulfhelm's Revenge (The Dark Age of the Roman Empire Book 1)
Keir Clayton - 2018
411 AD, Rome has fallen. Out of the chaos, Wulf, a former Roman scout, returns to Germania, but finds his home laid to waste by seafaring pirates. Wulf discovers his father has been brutally murdered and his twin sister forced into slavery. In his quest to seek revenge, Wulf tracks the killers to the isle of Britannia. There he becomes caught in a rebellion led by Eira, a fierce young woman, and a descendant of the fabled warrior Queen Boudica. Wulf must decide, should he hunt down his father’s killers or aid Eira against the tyrant, Avitus Ferreolus? Wulfhelm’s Revenge is the first book in the forthcoming series ‘The Dark Age of the Roman Empire’ that brings life to a story of conflict, love and betrayal – set in the last years of Roman Britain.
Minecraft: Crafting Handbook: Ultimate Collector's Edition (Minecraft Books For Kids Book 1)
Steffen Junker - 2020
This time we're delighted to present A Stunning Master Work - Minecraft Crafting Handbook: Collector's Edition Our goal is to show you the most Incredible Possibilities and unlock your Creative Abilities to Master Minecraft World together with us! * Superior Techniques and Strategies for Crafting * Comprehensive Minecraft Crafting Coverage * Breathtaking Secrets * Crafting and Enchanting Weapons * Crafting and Enchanting Armor Minecraft Crafting Handbook: Ultimate Collector's Edition