David belongs to a race of immortals known as Rakum--bloodthirsty and the very epitome of what today's vampires would be if they existed. Walk in David's shoes as he does his best to work out the kinks of his life, mixing with voluntary blood donors and a gay benefactor, all the while resisting the urge to kill.David belongs to a race of immortals known as Rakum--bloodthirsty and the very epitome of what today's vampires would be if they existed. But David's race exists, and they remain under the radar as much as possible.In this short tale, walk in David's shoes as he does his best to work out the kinks of his life, mixing with voluntary blood donors and a gay benefactor, all the while resisting the urge to kill.The kill comes with an extra special buzz...and that experience is one with which David will become intimately familiar in "David and the Dying Buzz."David Walker is a main character in the bestselling novel trilogy beginning with RABBIT: CHASING BETH RIDER. In this short, get a peek into his backstory and motivation for the events in the novels. This story previously published in LOOSE RABBITS OF THE RABBIT TRILOGY with many other tales. Views: 562
Dreams of a lost love intrude into a comfortable suburban life. Yet sometimes dream and reality are difficult to distinguish.John D. MacDonald wrote a series of novels based on the his character Travis McGee. Each book in the series had a color associated with it. MacDonald said that the last book in the series would use the color black. Unfortunately, he died before writing the book.This book was written as a tribute to Mr. MacDonald. It is in no way meant to equal his work. If you do enjoy it, I know you will love the original works. Views: 562
Relive the mystery and the magic of Ancient Egypt. Witness the creation of the Gift of the Nile amid the primeval waters and the struggle of the gods to bring kingship to the land. Follow the triumphs and the tragedies of Pharaohs, priests, and people as they built wonders that dazzle us today -- wonders of which only ruins remain. Relive a life that will dazzle the world as long as humans endure.Ancient Egypt lives again in simple, but powerful verse that tells the story of a mysterious, magical civilization from the legends of its gods, through the triumphs of its Pharaohs, to its fading into history. Here, in clear, compelling form, is a taste of all that has made the Gift of the Nile great -- the death and rebirth of Osiris, the epic struggle of Seth and Horus, the raising of the pyramids, the glory and heartbreak of the female king Hatshepsut, the strange life of the king who rebelled against the gods, and much, much more. Amid the tales of gods and of Pharaohs are pictures of the lives of priests and farmers, and a journey through the world of the dead. Simple enough for a child making one's first acquaintance with Ancient Egypt, this work has something to offer even one who has studied Ancient Egypt for a lifetime. Relive the wonder that was Ancient Egypt! Views: 562
The daughter of a magical mob boss fights her father's use of magically controlled zombies to take over the city, while falling for someone who is becoming a zombie himself.The jettatori are male witches. They make and sell illegal magical charms. Their underground network controls the city, and it’s boys’ club—no women allowed.Eighteen-year-old Olivia Calabrese is tough as nails. She not only wants in, she wants to be boss.She’s got the pedigree. Her father ran the crew until he was arrested and locked up.She’s got a secret weapon. Brice Ventresca—super powerful, super gorgeous.Now all she has to do is survive the competition against her cousin and scrabble her way to the top.Except her cousin’s not playing fair. He whispers something to her that throws her off track. Says that her dead mother wasn’t killed by stray bullets from the police, like she thought. It was a hit, one ordered by her father.Now Olivia’s determined to find out the truth.And gorgeous Brice? Well, he’s contracted a magical virus that makes him turn into a rage-filled monster every night at midnight. Views: 561
In a distant future, Trevor "Lex" Alexander was shaping up to be the next great race pilot until a fixed race got him banned from the sport. Reduced to making freelance deliveries, he thinks his life can't get any worse. That's when a package manages to get him mixed up with mobsters, a megacorp, and a mad scientist. Now his life depends on learning what their plans are, and how he can stop them.16-year-old Clare Michaels has always known the truth - that she is the daughter of a fallen angel. That truth has made her life hell. She has spent her entire life running from the children of the fallen. A secret, centuries-old war has divided her kind, and there are only two options if the others find her - join the fight or die. Clare's only ally in her running is her mother, Ellen. They have always hidden in large cities away where they could blend and disappear. So when Ellen decides to move Clare to the tiny town of King's Cross - Ellen's hometown - Clare is skeptical. But King's Cross ends up being more dangerous than even she could imagine.A dark creature is stalking the locals, Clare keeps hearing the thoughts of someone determined to kill her, and a boy in her class named Daniel seems absolutely determined to become her friend. Clare is not certain which of the three is worse.But it is through Daniel's help that Clare is able to understand her angelic heritage, save lives, and come to grips with her destiny as one of the Watchers. Views: 561
In an alternate Victorian England named Albion, Rufus Cobb, part time private detective, full time drunk, is hired by his old enemy Marcus Quist to find his missing daughter.Destiny conspires to saddle Cobb with the most important case of his life, well, anybody’s life come to that. The fate of the Universe may depend on Cobb. Good job the pubs stay open late.And who is killing all the clowns?Book one of The Londum Series, set in an Alternate Victorian England, called Albion.A sweeping melodrama, full of romance, passion, death and betrayal. A country, torn apart by divided loyalties as great armies battle each other. The story of a woman’s struggle against overwhelming odds. Yes, what a great book “Gone With The Wind” was. However, about this book … In an alternate Victorian England named Albion, Rufus Cobb, part time private detective, full time drunk, is having a rough time. Once a respected police officer at Caledonia Yard, he is now reduced to tracking lost dogs and unfaithful spouses to make ends meet. And just when he thought things couldn’t get any worse, they did. Hired by his old enemy, Marcus Quist, to find his missing daughter, before the case is through Cobb will have to face witches, immortals, oriental bodyguards, dangerous foreign monks and mythical monsters. Oh yes, and his cat hates him, as well. Destiny conspires to saddle Cobb with the most important case of his life, well, anybody’s life come to that. The fate of the Universe may depend on Cobb. Good job the pubs stay open late. And who is killing all the clowns?Although this book is part of The Londum Series, all the books are stand-alone novels and can be read in any order. Views: 560
A Kabalistic love storyThe golem was given life to protect Jews against Christian blood libel. But the mud Frankenstein fell for Rahel, the beautiful daughter of a lowly rabbi in the Prague Ghetto. This combustible combination ignites a holy fire crackling with divine sparks. If you enjoy this short story, please download "Prague Spring," a mystery/thriller also by David Del Bourgo.A Kabalistic love story:Rabbi Loew's golem was brought to life from mud to protect Jews against Christian blood libel. This Jewish Frankenstein was not supposed to have feelings that could get in the way of his lethal obligations. Yet he seems to have fallen for Rahel, the beautiful daughter of the most obscure rabbi in the Prague Ghetto. This combustible combination ignites in a holy fire crackling with divine sparks. If you enjoy this short story, please download "Prague Spring," a mystery/thriller also by David Del Bourgo. Views: 560
Throughout the ages, the druids have passed down a prophecy from one generation to the next. A young witch will spark a war that divides the vampire nation. This witch will either save humanity from vampire reign or be the end of it. Liz Markum is that woman, and this is her story.Liz was absolutely content with her life. She dated when she felt like it, enjoyed her job and loved her friends. Everything was perfect. But when she met a beautiful, mysterious, blue-eyed stranger at a carnival...life as she knew it would cease to exist. Literally.Drowning in blood lust and surrounded by a sea of monsters she never dreamed existed, can she fulfill the impossible tasks required by the vampire council? They believe she's some savior prophesied centuries before, but she just hopes to get through another night without ripping out someone's throat.Will Liz claim her birthright, or surrender to her dark gifts? Views: 560
Samuel Dean lives an isolated, peaceful existence; he is alone and happy to be so. One night two officers from MI5 call and request his help. Suspecting a lie, he volunteers his time and is soon smashed into a world of murder, terrorism and international conspiracy. Propelled from his solitude he uncovers a sinister group of the world’s elite who plan a dark future for all those beneath them.Samuel Dean lives an isolated, peaceful existence; he is alone and happy to be so. The remote coastal area of England where he lives provides all he needs to survive. His daily routine is to hunt, forage and poach. Someone, however, is stalking him.One night, two officers from Special Branch pay him a visit and ask for his help. They claim two men, extremists in the Animal Liberation Movement, will soon visit a woman who lives in a near-by cottage. All Sam has to do is watch the cottage and inform Special Branch when the men arrive.He agrees to help, not for profit or for patriotic zeal, but because he suspects they have told him a lie. His isolated existence is soon smashed into a world of murder, terrorism and international conspiracy. Fleeing his own guilt, he is propelled out of his solitude and on to a trail that takes him to London, Paris, Malta and then to Africa, where he uncovers a sinister group of the world’s elite, who together conspire a dark future for all those beneath them.Only by mimicking their twisted, ruthless logic can Sam hope to contain them. Views: 560
A short story about a donkey with an attitude who hassles a small town and shakes the authority of Church and State.Born the daughter of a gentleman but now an innkeeper's niece, Lily loses hope that her true love, an officer in His Majesty's Navy, will return to claim her as his bride. When his ship returns home, she must choose between risking shame and ridicule by running to him, or waiting like a lady for him to come to her...if he still wants her. Views: 560
The Royal Hush-HushA wrong turn down a castle drive and tourist Jennifer Murphy was suddenly on a tour of playboy royal Christopher Smythe's turret bedroom. Their attraction was immediate and immense, but despite their soul-connection, the union would be temporary. For in a land where title and honor meant everything, the dashing Earl of Winchester had sworn an oath of silence and was cursed to watch his beloved child raised by another 'father.' The secret had clenched his heart as tight as a fist. Yet there was an undercurrent of need in the aching aristocrat, and the American beauty was determined to be his healing balm...and to become this lord's forever lady!` Views: 560
Honor Harrington is arguably the most popular character in modern science fiction, but there are many other stories in the Honorverse besides those in which she has the central role. This fifth volume in the popular Worlds of Honor series explores some of those stories with the help of such top writers as best-selling author Jane LIndskjold, New York Times best-selling author Timothy Zahn, and more—including an all-new Honor Harrington adventure, set in her younger years, when a mob of space pirates made the mistake of tangling with Commander Harrington. That was a fatal mistake—for the pirates . . .
Praise for the hottest series in military science fiction:
“Nobody does space opera better than Weber, and his heroine, Honor Harrington . . . like a fusion of Horatio Hornblower, Robert A. Heinlein and Tom Clancy. . . .” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“[At All Costs is] a fast-paced tale that brings together all the elements developed in previous books, and pushes them a good way along toward an ultimate conclusion. . . .” —Booklist (starred review)
“Brilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant! . . . unequivocally superb!” —Anne McCaffrey on Weber’s Echoes of Honor
“Great stuff . . . compelling combat combined with engaging characters for a great space opera adventure.” —Locus Views: 560
