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AMY: The First Revelation


Mario Karma - 2017
    One benign and permanent victim, the other dark personality but with protective instincts. Melina is weak and submissive. The Amy judge and punter in one of her world in which God always showed his toughest face. What separates madness from logic? God from the Devil? The good of evil? These questions ceased to concern Amy when she felt deep within her soul that there was space for everything. And when the silence breaks and the secret reveals, the sacrifice is one way...

Longinus The Vampire: Babylon


Alan Kinross - 2015
    The Babylonian gods are in a cataclysmic struggle with the Jewish god; King Nebuchadnezzar has become a savage beast; murderous traitors surround Queen Amytis and her children; and evil creatures prowl the streets at night.The high priestess of Marduk prays for a saviour to deliver the city from evil. Ereshkigal, the Queen of the Underworld, hears her entreaties and searches through time for a dark champion. Touched that Longinus sacrificed himself to save Lilith, she rescues him from Hell and brings him back to ancient Babylon. She reveals to him that the terrifying demoness, Lamashtu, is intent on breaking open the gates of the underworld and letting the dead spew forth across the land. Smitten by her beauty, Longinus pledges to be her champion. But time is running out for the lovers. The King of Demons in Hell is using all of his diabolical power to recapture Longinus and destroy the goddess.His quest is long and perilous. In a dangerous paradox, he confronts Lilith before she created him and prior to him infecting her with the weak human emotions of love, empathy, and pity. Armies of the dead, evil mortals and hideous vampire priests seek to kill him, but he must crush his enemies and ride forth until he reaches the Valley of Death. And in that vile pit of obscenities and corruption, he will fight in a final, apocalyptic battle and face his malevolent nemesis - She Who Destroys. This is a time for heroes - at the Gate of the Gods - in the Golden City of Babylon.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Longinus the Vampire: Babylon is an epic roller coaster ride of thrills, chills and wickedly erotic pleasures. Some Amazon UK Reviews."Bloody hell! That was some story!""Another brilliant book by Alan Kinross, who has become one of my favourite authors.""Brilliant - a book I couldn't put down!""Incredible read, would recommend.""I almost cannot find the words, but I will try. This is one of the few Vampire novels that has gripped me from start to finish. It is exciting and I love the way historical figures are interwoven in the story. Look! It's an amazing read. Get the book!" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This is the third book in the Longinus The Vampire series.; however, it can be read quite easily as an exciting stand-alone novel.

Teriel: The Warrior's Stone


Per Inge Sælid - 2016
    In the midst of the darkness, a glimmer of hope is about to appear in the most unlikely of places: deep in the caves under Mount Horgathe. Destiny has chosen a 15-year-old slave, born and raised in a mine, to fight for his people's freedom. The young man's name is Teriel.

The Gilgamesh Conspiracy


Jeffrey Fleming - 2014
    One by one the people who know about it are eliminated, except for two: Ali Hamsin, an Iraqi government translator who is kept hidden in Guantanamo Bay and Gerry Tate, a British intelligence agent. She is in prison for murder. Years later Ali Hamsin says he will reveal his secrets, but only to Gerry Tate. Their captors decide to bring the two together and keep them both alive for a short while longer, but Gerry Tate is a dangerous woman to set free.

Echoes In The Grey: A Science Fiction First Contact Thriller (The Ross 128 Trilogy)


David Allan Hamilton - 2019
    After detecting a faster-than-light ship en route to Earth several years ago, she now conducts geophysical surveys for a mineral resources consortium. One day, she and a young intern, Mary Atteberry, discover an anomaly in the dust near the Mare Marginis that is clearly unnatural, and clearly alien. The purpose of the spaceship on Luna is unclear, but its origin is not. This is the same ship she detected in 2085... the same one that led to the destruction of the Mount Sutro comms tower in San Francisco... the same one that nearly got her killed: the Ross 128 star system. The First Alien Contact Kate knows that if word of this alien vessel reached others, the Moon would be inundated with rival governments and space exploration companies all seeking its advanced technology. But how can she put her and Mary's life in danger by keeping this discovery secret?As they investigate the alien ship site, their habitat is destroyed by a rogue compression wave that emanated from the ship itself. Now, the prime directive is survive. They must scramble to find a way off Luna before their oxygen runs out. After searching the abandoned mine site near the Aristoteles crater, Kate and Mary realize their only hope is finding a way into the alien vessel. Galactic Battles Meanwhile, NOMAD CEO Clayton Carter, Mary's dad, and the crew of the Echo are en route to Luna to save the women and, in Carter's case, take the alien technology to further his own ideas of taking humankind to the next giant leap in space exploration.But he is not alone. Other curious rivals are hot on their trail, and Carter must call in one of his security cruisers from the Saturn mineral run to protect him. The followers cannot help themselves. Although they've been told this is a rescue mission pure and simple, they suspect there's more going on than that. Time is running out on Kate and Mary, and on the Echo.Will humanity survive this first contact alien encounter? Echoes In The Grey is the second book in the Ross 128 Trilogy. The first book, The Crying of Ross 128, is available on Amazon in paper back and kindle formats. Readers of Dayton Ward, Robert J. Sawyer, Ted Dekker, and Michael Crichton will enjoy this book.

Witch Hunt: A Jack Nightingale Novella


Stephen Leather - 2021
    

Mascara and Moscato


Shakela James - 2015
    She prides herself on being there for everyone but she often forgets about the one that matters the most: her husband Travis. When Travis is finally fed up with coming second to her friends, will Nina act right or get left? Allie has been with her kid's father Spade for nine years. Through the good, the bad, and the ugly, she has stuck by his side. But when he loses his job and starts drinking excessively, Allie is fed up. Tired of waiting for a ring and under pressure to finish school, Allie vulnerably falls into the arms of another man although all she wants is Spade. Will Allie fight for the love she's known her whole life or will she leave him and his empty promises alone? Take an emotional ride with these ladies as they deal with the men that drive to them drink Moscato through the tears and the friends that give them mascara to hide the pain.

Call of the Cradle


F. Gardner - 2020
    A monster, responsible for unspeakable acts, not limited to this world. Set in the aftermath of September 11th, the city of Chicago feels a sense of impending danger, fearing a similar tragedy could occur. A fast paced horror odyssey, which all begins on Halloween.Part of a series of interconnected horror novels that can be read in any order. Each book serves as a stand alone story, yet builds a greater picture behind a sinister mystery in Chicago.

Take Me Away


Rishabh Bansal - 2020
    It is a story of love, passion, courage and belief. A story to give solace to a wavering, doubtful mind.Woven with pure love, 'Take Me Away' will fill your heart with with gratitude and help you lead a life of compassion. Written on a principal of 'Work is Karma', this book is a story of two seemingly same but different characters - Anaya and Ayan. The story will impart all the positivity and help you explore your inner beauty and true self.

Nothing Stays Hidden


Michael Bellman - 2020
    He's a charismatic police officer married to a gorgeous school teacher named Lauren and life is filled with love, fame, and tight-knit friends. But after their children disappear, a perfect marriage slowly begins to crumble.Desperate for answers, Josh travels down a dangerous path fraught with betrayal and lies. A calculated killer discovers his dark secrets and he'll stop at nothing for revenge. Left with no other choice, Josh must reveal his troubled past, which shatters the lives of those closest to him.Once Josh discovers the shocking truth about his missing children, nothing will ever be the same.

By Faith I Declare I Am Stress Free & Emotionally Amazing: A Guide To Controlling Negative Emotions, Feeling Good About Yourself, and Living A Peaceful Life


Lynn R. Davis - 2014
    Having experienced the big Ds: Death, Divorce, and Depression, I fully understand emotional pain. In every instance I felt like crawling under a rock and never coming out again. But I came out from under the rock. I smiled again. I loved again. I lived life again. We can find peace in the midst of the storm.

Bourbon Street Shorts


Deanna Chase - 2020
    The tree is decorated, the mistletoe is in place, and the crab puffs are to die for. Nothing can spoil this celebration…except for some wayward magic and a pesky ghost who crashes the party.SPIRITS OF BOURBON STREETIt’s Halloween on Bourbon Street, and white witch Jade Calhoun is ready to party. But when a sexy spirit traps everyone in the past, she’s forced to forgo the cocktails in order to save those she loves...again.A MIRACLE ON BOURBON STREETIt’s Christmas Eve and Jade Calhoun’s ready for a quiet, magical night with her husband Kane. But when Santa demons and energy-stealing elves start wreaking havoc, it’s going to take a miracle on Bourbon Street to save Christmas.A BOURBON STREET VALENTINEIt’s Valentine’s Day and magic’s in the air. Only Kat Hart never expected her handmade jewelry to be at the center of everything. So when her night out at Cupid’s Ball turns into a competition to be a handsome stranger’s wife, it’s up to her to break the spell…or she might get more than she bargained for.SPIRITS, HURRICANES, AND THE KREWE OF GHOULIt’s Halloween and Pyper Rayne’s all vamped up, ready to play the vampire bride. And so is Ida May, her resident ghost. But when the “vampires” they're partying with start to appear to be real, there’s more at stake than just a little bite.KISSED BY TEMPTATIONThe last place sex-witch Mati Ballintine wants to be is at a holiday sorority party. But when the high angel from the council orders her to protect a new angel recruit, she has no choice but to go and grit her teeth through the frat boys’ advances.
The night turns from bad to worse when a demon appears and is hell-bent on taking the angel to Hell. Mati and her incubus boyfriend Vaughn will need to combine forces to not only save the angel, but everyone else the demon leaves in his wake.

Myla - Insurrection


Arjun Rao - 2020
    Coming back home to face a stunning personal loss, she picks up her gun to fight back against the villains who perpetrated the crime. This is her story of loss, vengeance and self discovery, as she comes face to face with an evil unlike any she has ever faced before.

Phobia: Five disturbing early DS Smith cases


Stewart Giles - 2015
     Phobia is a series of five DS Jason Smith cases he worked on before we met him in the first book 'Smith'. We get insights into what moulded him into the Detective Sergeant we first get a glimpse of in 'Smith'. Smith quickly realizes that police work isn't always cut and dry. Justice is not always black and white; there are many shades of grey in between.

The Throne 1-4: Super Box Set: Entire Series


Cole Hart - 2018
    And now it’s available here in the entire SUPER BOXSET 1-4. In this four-book series you’ll take an unforgettable ride with the national bestselling author Cole Hart. His writing is very clever, and this story is unputdownable. **Warning** This is not your typical Urban romance, dope boy, thug love, or kingpin savage book. Heart pounding. Nail biting. Gritty. Street literature. For years, Falisa Walker stood in the shadows of her husband Timbo as he ruled over their drug empire. They lived lavishly as King and Queen while calling shots from New York to Augusta, Georgia. Their Columbian connect in Miami, ensured their place at the top of the game. They lived the dream, until the feds raided their mansion and snatched Falisa and her husband, leaving their twelve-year-old son to hold down the Throne. He did everything his father asked; even placing his own life in jeopardy to prove that he was capable of walking in the shoes that were left for him. One simple mistake turned their entire family upside down, and their son was left to swim the waters with the Great Whites. Loyalties are tested, and bonds are strained as young Fly learns that the road to the throne is no cakewalk.