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Code Name: Wild Hunt: Curse of the Wendigo
D.A. Roberts - 2020
Cold Blooded Assassin Book 9: Bloody Justice (Nick McCarty Assassin)
Bernard Lee DeLeo - 2018
The secret society wants Nick McCarty’s Unholy Alliance and John Harding’s Monster Squad gone, along with the new City of Hope in the Sahara, where Arabic peoples have created a wonderland without Islam. Nick McCarty and John Harding begin to envision the world as a chessboard, where they have been sent as pawns, along with thousands of others, in false flag wars. Not knowing when to cut their losses, the Illuminati Satanic society targets the deadliest killers in the world....Game on! "Bernard Lee DeLeo's COLD BLOODED series owns the cutting edge of modern crime fiction. Action, suspense, humor, it's all there! Block out some time, because once you start one of these masterfully written adventures, you won't want to stop. I had to tear myself away to get some sleep!" -- Andrew Peterson, bestselling author of the Nathan McBride Series The Cold Blooded Assassin Series Cold Blooded 1 Cold Blooded 2: Killer Moves Cold Blooded 3: Sins and Sanctions Cold Blooded 4: Bloody Shadows Cold Blooded 5: Nightmare in Red Cold Blooded 6: Red Horizon Cold Blooded 7: Hell on Earth Cold Blooded 8: Rule of Nightmare Cold Blooded 9: Bloody Justice "Bernard Lee DeLeo is one of the purest writing talents I have ever had the pleasure of reading - a brilliant writing talent that I can only envy." James Byron Huggins - New York Times Bestselling Author
Devil's Face: A Dane Maddock Adventure (Dane Maddock Universe Book 5)
David Wood - 2018
When Dane Maddock and Bones Bonebrake take up the search, they find themselves in a race against a dangerous enemy and in the crosshairs of deadly assassin. Maddock and Bones must unravel the clues and survive a game of cat and mouse where failure could mean death. This author's preferred edition is a revised, expanded, and re-edited version of a previously-published Kindle Worlds novella and includes bonus chapters. Praise for The Dane Maddock Adventures! “A great read that provides lots of action, and thoughtful insight as well, into strange realms that are sometimes best left unexplored.” Paul Kemprecos, author of Cool Blue Tomb “Dane and Bones.... Together they're unstoppable. Rip-roaring action from start to finish. Wit and humor throughout. Just one question - how soon until the next one? Because I can't wait.” Graham Brown, author of Shadows of the Midnight Sun “David Wood has done it again. Quest takes you on an expedition that leads down a trail of adventure and thrills!” David L. Golemon, Author of the Event Group series “Ancient cave paintings? Cities of gold? Secret scrolls? Sign me up! A twisty tale of adventure and intrigue that never lets up and never lets go!” Robert Masello, author of The Medusa Amulet “A non-stop thrill ride triple threat- smart, funny and mysterious!” Jeremy Robinson, author of Instinct and Threshold “Let there be no confusion: David Wood is the next Clive Cussler.” Edward G. Talbot, author of 2010: The Fifth World
A Witch's Legacy (The Salem Witches Book 2)
Cathy Walker - 2015
With a final thrust of magic, he escapes to Avalon and passes the essence of his knowledge to his apprentice, Ainevar. Driven to protect the endangered druid magic, Ainevar flees Seabhac’s attacker and begins a course of events that wind through history and take root in modern day Salem. It took a hefty bribe to convince New Yorker Cassandra Raines to decorate her brother’s new house. Especially since the house is located in Salem, and Cassandra has an aversion to magic. Her arrival in town embroils Cassandra in ritual murders, latent powers gone awry, and Salem’s attractive police chief, Samson Wilder, who harbors his own history of magic, curses, and deadly secrets. Past and present collide when the legacy of evil that has stalked Salem for centuries returns with a vengeance.
Rules-Free VRMMO Life: Complete (Volumes 1-20) (VRMMO Life Omnibus Book 6)
Stuart Grosse - 2019
Age of Anarchy Online (AAO) is the newest game released by Icestorm, makers of the legendary World of Destiny (WoD). Unlike VR games before it, AAO promises a 110% 'Better Than Life' realism experience, and to showcase this, Icestorm announces that AAO will have no 'Out of Character' rules, save for actions like hacking or exploiting system errors. Players can do anything to NPCs and even other players, and there will be no consequences save what one may suffer in game. "Do what thou wilt, but it may be done to you in turn." Mike Greene, better known in WoD as Torgan, a max level Paladin and leader of the Lords of Light, one of the top 'light side' guilds in WoD, now sets off on a new adventure in AAO. -------------------- Author's Note: If you haven't guessed, there's going to be all kinds of nastiness in this story. Violence, language, racism, sexism, sex, gore, vore, and more! If you have triggers of any kind, this is your warning. If you're looking for a nice, heartwarming tale like Sword Art Online, keep looking. There will be 'good guys' as well, but this is a story where Might IS Right. However, if you've read Watchmen and Wanted, and like what you read (READ, not the movies!), then you just may find this story in your strike zone. And for f*ck's sake, this is just a story! Don't take this as an endorsement of any of the actions in this story. **This is the complete edition of Rules-Free VRMMO Life, volumes 1-20, all in one ebook.**
Fallout
William Hunter - 2019
The Oberbaum Bridge. The Stasi apprehend an MI6 agent attempting to exfil information vital to British interests in a divided Germany.Thirty-four-years later, each of the retired SIS officers attached to the failed operation are targeted for assassination by a former KGB head of station and once rising star in the Russian FSB. Banastre Montjoy, deputy chief of England's Secret Intelligence Service, must go underground in search of answers. It is a journey that will take him across Europe and into his past, and lead the master spy to one of the most guarded secrets in American Cold War Intelligence. The mole in East Berlin.
Engines of War: How Wars Were Won & Lost on the Railways
Christian Wolmar - 2010
But with the birth of the railroad in the early 1830s, the way wars were fought would change forever. In Engines of War, renowned expert Christian Wolmar tells the story of that transformation, examining all the engagements in which railways played a part from the Crimean War and American Civil War through both world wars, the Korean War, and the Cold War with its mysterious missile trains. He shows that the 'iron road' not only made armies far more mobile, but also greatly increased the scale and power of available weaponry. Wars began to be fought across wider fronts and over longer timescales, with far deadlier consequences. From armored engines with their swiveling guns to track sabotage by way of dynamite, railway lines constructed across frozen Siberian lakes and a Boer war ambush involving Winston Churchill, Engines of War shows how the railways - a fantastic generator of wealth in peacetime - became a weapon of war exploited to the full by governments across the world.
Empire Express: Building the First Transcontinental Railroad
David Haward Bain - 1999
Beginning in 1842 with a visionary's dream to span the continent with twin bands of iron, Empire Express captures three dramatic decades in which the United States effectively doubled in size, fought three wars, and began to discover a new national identity. From self--made entrepreneurs such as the Union Pacific's Thomas Durant and era--defining figures such as President Lincoln to the thousands of laborers whose backbreaking work made the railroad possible, this extraordinary narrative summons an astonishing array of voices to give new dimension not only to this epic endeavor but also to the culture, political struggles, and social conflicts of an unforgettable period in American history.
A Boss Gave Me the Best Love 3
Antoinette Sherell - 2019
Will he finally get rid of the one person who is singlehandedly ruining his relationship, or will he be the one to take the fall? Sova has finally found the man of her dreams, and she refuses to allow anyone to get in their way. However, when that one person happens to be whom Supreme cherishes most, will Sova be able to hold on to her happily ever after? Mink has gone his entire life without allowing love to sneak up on him until he met Oma. When his old ways put her life on the line, he’s forced to do the same with his heart in order to win her back. Can he change his ways and become the man he needs to be for her, or will he succumb to his old habits? Savior knew that Kartier was the one for him until circumstances force her truth to come to light. When he finds his worst fears to be true, he has to decide if she’s worth forgiving or if he’d rather let her go. However, Kartier has no plans to let Savior walk away. Will she be able to show and prove that she’s the one for him, or will she be left in the dust? In this explosive finale, heads will roll, hearts will break, and lives will be turned upside down in the blink of an eye. Find out if these couples will be able to hold on to the best loves that they’ve ever had.
The Savant - a novel
Cass Tell - 2018
Then, one day he falls out of an oak tree and everything changes. He suddenly perceives the world in a different way, where spoken words appear as vibrant colors and minute details emerge from everything. Most surprising, he can foresee outcomes, for instance, knowing which horse will win a race. He considers what to do with this extraordinary ability, and that takes him on an expedition across America and eventually to Europe. Along the way, he encounters intimidating foes, and ultimately, he makes a startling discovery leading him to a confrontation with his greatest adversary. Follow the journey of this fascinating young person who lacks social skills and doesn’t experience emotions in a normal way. At the same time, he has profound insights about the world, as he attempts to find out who he is, and the basis of his identity. The book is also a captivating spiritual journey, as the boy struggles to fathom the meaning of love, and the reasons why things are good or bad. He even uses his prophetic abilities to understand where history is going and its ultimate end. Cass Tell is the author of numerous novels on various themes. The SAVANT deviates from the others. For instance, his last novel, The COOKBOOK is a delightful and fun action thriller about a young woman whose life is shockingly changed because of mysteries she finds in her grandmother's old cookbook. Equally enjoyable, The SAVANT goes in another direction, as it deals with the riches we find in those who are different from the normal. This fiction book is an exploration of the uniqueness of the individual, containing a profound questioning of how and why we perceive and react as we do. Packed with humor and emotion, this story provides insights at a rare level. The Savant is fun and enjoyable, full of adventure, relationships, mystery, and prophecy.
Harvest Deep: The Descent
Trent Pettry - 2020
Army Rangers are called in to descend into the depths and find them.A larger threat now stirs with an insatiable hunger and begins to spread rapidly—leaving scores dead or missing…But the military seeks to contain, not to kill.Armed with her dying father’s secrets, Liz, Cody, Scott and their team of rogue civilians seek another way down through an abandoned mine—and are possibly the only hope Salt Lake City has against the scourge.Harvest Deep: The Descent resumes the epic journey of a group of friends through survival, revenge, redemption, and betrayal.An intense, fast-paced, and adrenaline-pumping adventure of subterranean horror that will grip you by the throat and not let go.*Harvest Deep: The Descent is part of a series and is not a stand-alone story. For a better reader experience, one should read in order.
Diary of a Minecraft Polar Bear: An Unofficial Minecraft Book (Minecraft Diary Books and Wimpy Zombie Tales For Kids 45)
Books Kid - 2017
What kind of mischief will he get into? Will the emotions he has from the disappearance of his son be too much for him to bear? This diary book is a great read or gift for a Minecraft lover of any age! *** Read It FREE With Kindle Unlimited Or Prime Membership *** Don't have kindle? No worries! Read it on your PC, Mac, Tablet Or Smartphone! *** Download Your Copy Or Read It FREE With Kindle Unlimited Or Prime Membership ***
Train: Riding the Rails That Created the Modern World-from the Trans-Siberian to the Southwest Chief
Tom Zoellner - 2014
In his new book he chronicles the innovation and sociological impact of the railway technology that changed the world, and could very well change it again.From the frigid trans-Siberian railroad to the antiquated Indian Railways to the futuristic MagLev trains, Zoellner offers a stirring story of man’s relationship with trains. Zoellner examines both the mechanics of the rails and their engines and how they helped societies evolve. Not only do trains transport people and goods in an efficient manner, but they also reduce pollution and dependency upon oil. Zoellner also considers America’s culture of ambivalence to mass transit, using the perpetually stalled line between Los Angeles and San Francisco as a case study in bureaucracy and public indifference.Train presents both an entertaining history of railway travel around the world while offering a serious and impassioned case for the future of train travel.
Riluo City (Blue Phoenix Book 1)
Tinalynge - 2016
Hui Yue soon found that within this world, strength was what determined your future accomplishments and there was no space for the weak. Embarking upon this new life, Hui Yue meets friends, experience betrayal, and starts his own journey of cultivation to overcome his limits and become strong.
House Calls
Gary Yarbrough - 2013
Some are humorous, some sad, some sublime. I have changed the names and in a few cases altered circumstances slightly to protect privacy as much as possible. I sincerely hope that with these measures - and with some of the details blurry enough in my memory - no one will recognize themselves or acquaintances, or take offense if they do.I hope you enjoy these stories as much as I appreciated having had the chance to live them. ~The Author