Imagine investigating a case where each of the several victims had type O blood, drove an obsolete car, and hummed a nursery rhyme before committing murder and then suicide. That's young criminal psychologist Kit Franklyn's assignment and the solution just seems plain impossible. Her obese, jovial boss, chief medical examiner Andy Broussard, is just as baffled as she is. Together, they devise strictly scientific possibilities. Not once do they consider black magic to be the culprit until an ancient Cajun sorcerer's curse surfaces, "Beware the songs you loved in youth." Views: 31
Artemis Awakening is the start of a new series by New York Times
bestseller Jane Lindskold. The distant world Artemis is a pleasure
planet created out of bare rock by a technologically advanced human
empire that provided its richest citizens with a veritable Eden to play
in. All tech was concealed and the animals (and the humans brought to
live there) were bioengineered to help the guests enjoy their stay…but
there was always the possibility of danger so that visitors could brag
that they had “bested” the environment. The Empire was shattered in a
horrific war; centuries later humanity has lost much of the advanced
technology and Artemis is a fable told to children. Until young
archeologist Griffin Dane finds intriguing hints that send him on a
quest to find the lost world. Stranded on Artemis after crashing his
ship, he encounters the Huntress Adara and her psych-linked companion,
the puma Sand Shadow. Their journey with her will lead Dane to discover
the planet’s secrets…and perhaps provide a key to give unimagined power
back to mankind. At the publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management software (DRM) applied. Views: 31
A man without a future, a woman determined to give him one... Jamie Baylor goes all the way to Yosemite to find musician Colton Amory, the man of her dreams. The problem? The man who wrote such beautiful music turns out to be a self-pitying jerk. Or so it seems, until Jami digs deeper. Can two people with nothing left to lose find it all? A story that will make you laugh and make you cry. Views: 31
The fourth volume in John Norman's epic Telnarian Histories describes the continuing rise to power of an unsung warrior thrown into the maelstrom of ambition, treachery, and violence that is the galactic empire When Filene, a former noblewoman masquerading as a slave, attempts to assassinate the ascendant tribal king, Ottonius, she fails and becomes fully enslaved. The story of her education in proper submission is told in counterpoint to the tale of the powerful but primitive warrior who finds himself drawn into intrigues affecting the destiny of a threatened and crumbling empire. This ambitious novel, written on an interstellar scale, follows the latest adventures of a man who has fought and killed his way out of obscurity to become a newly crowned king. As events unfold, he finds himself on a bloody and violent path that may lead to the imperial throne itself. Views: 31
Twelve-year-old Henry "Hank" Zipzer is a smart and resourceful boy with a unique perspective on the world. Hank has dyslexia, and when problems arise, he deals with them in a way no one else would – putting him on a direct collision course with his teachers and parents, who don't seem to appreciate his latest scheme as much as he thought they would... But Hank always remains positive and convinced that the next big plan will deliver – after all, tomorrow is another day! In The Curtain Went Up, My Trousers Fell Down, Hank is the star in the school play, but a costume disaster on opening night threatens the whole show... Views: 31
From the best selling authors of Five Shades of Fantasy, comes 6 new paranormal fantasy tales of love, loss, mystery and the unknown. Views: 31
Janet Scott loves books, and learning, and is happy living at the schoolhouse where her grandfather is the dominie. When tragedy strikes, and her grandfather dies suddenly, everything changes, and she is sent to work for farmer, Wull Foster. Life with no one to protect her is tough, and Janet experiences first-hand the dangers which can befall a young woman. So, when philanthropist, Josiah Saunders, an old friend of her grandfather's takes her in, they both relish the companionship. Josiah's avaricious relatives though, resent his generosity and are furious when he encourages Janet to stay at Crillion Keep, and he is forced to think of a way to thwart their scheming. With Janet's love, penniless lawyers' clerk, Fingal McLauchlan, unable to spirit her away from her situation she faces a dilemma when Josiah offers her marriage, and security. Views: 31
Sometimes fate needs a little help…Jonah Wallace knows what it’s like to grow up without love. Despite having more money than the Queen of England, his childhood was cold and stale as he grew up in boarding schools. He’s dedicated his life to helping homeless and displaced children find the love and support they need by creating the Haven House Foundation, work that resulted in him being Knighted by the Queen.Now that he’s living in America, his work is going along just fine…until his grandfather gives fate a little nudge by insisting he take a wife before he can inherit.Coffee shop owner, Maggie Bonelli, is pregnant and the baby’s dad has gone AWOL. She knows too well the pain of growing up without a daddy. So when Jonah Wallace comes into her shop proposing marriage for a year, she takes him up on his offer, even if it’s only for a year. Live in a mansion and give her baby a name and a daddy to call his/her own. But can they keep their perfect arraignment strictly business…or will fate’s helping hand bring them love at last? Views: 31
Captain Jason Burke has begun to suspect that the random attacks on his ship and crew over the last couple of years may not be so random after all. Evidence is mounting that there is something on the Phoenix ... something that powerful factions will stop at nothing to get their hands on.
While Omega Force races to find out what is hidden on their ship that is causing so much trouble they must also figure out why such powerful enemies are bent on obtaining it. They'll need to rely on old allies, and a few old adversaries, to unravel the mystery that's been hovering over them since they first stole the gunship from the treacherous Deetz so long ago. The crew is used to fighting long odds, but will they be prepared to sacrifice everything to keep the Phoenix's secret from falling into the wrong hands?
"Omega Force: Secret of the Phoenix" is the sixth installment of the bestselling "Omega Force Series." It continues the adventures of Jason Burke, a lone human in space who has linked up with five other aliens to try their luck as hired guns. Their mandate: to help those who don't have the means to help themselves and never accept a job that would compromise the honor code they live by.
Omega Force Novels:
Omega RisingOmega Force: Soldiers of FortuneOmega Force: Savage HomecomingOmega Force: The Enemy WithinOmega Force: Return of the ArchonOmega Force: Secret of the Phoenix
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"Tantalizing" –RT Book Reviews on Out of BoundsShe's fighting for control...Celeste Connor swore that she'd never be a victim again. After the hell of her abusive ex, the last thing she needs is to be under another man's thumb. But when she catches the eye of fiercely dominant Nartan Lupan at her best friend's wedding, Celeste finds herself drawn into a glittering world of wealth and power that has her body aching and her mind reeling.He's fighting to make her his...Nartan is a filthy rich businessman who works hard, plays harder, and doesn't take no for an answer—and he wants Celeste with a hunger he's never before felt. He'll do whatever it takes to have her. But Nartan didn't expect that he'd want still more... Views: 31
Jolie Dupree is prophesied to bring an end to the deadly war waging between the vampires and the Seelie court. Groomed from birth by a vicious mother, Jolie knows her future can only end in blood--and the murder of the one man she can't resist. Consumed with guilt, Jolie can't fight the lure of Nicolas Larkin, the vampire king. She returns to him over and over, every caress of pain and every stroke of pleasure drawing her deeper into the darkness. She must decide between the concrete and the chaos, the light and the dark, for her choice will tip the scales between good and evil, and quite possibly cost Jolie her soul.A Romantica® paranormal erotic romance from Ellora's CavePublisher's Note: This book was previously published as Pain and Pleasure. It has been revised for EC.**This title is an Ellora's Cave Quickie - meant to be devoured in one siting with a word count of 10,000.Review"No one captures the seductive line of life and death in vampire romance like Madeline Pryce. Claiming Ecstasy was everything I love about the genre: dark, dangerous, sexy, and the fight for survival against a predator who could take everything, but give you so much more in return. Another incredible winner." -- USA Today bestselling author Dawn Montgomery Views: 31
