Sixty-thousand light-years from Earth, the corrupt Terran Confederacy holds the Koprulu sector tightly in its tyrannical grip, controlling every aspect of its citizens' lives. One man dares to stand up to this faceless empire and vows to bring it to its knees: Arcturus Mengsk — genius propagandist, tactician, and freedom fighter. A monstrous act of bloody violence sows the seeds of rebellion in Arcturus, but he is not the first Mengsk to rail against such oppression. Before Arcturus grew to manhood, his father, Angus Mengsk, also defied the Confederacy and sought to end its brutal reign. The destiny of the Mengsk family has long been tied to that of the Confederacy and the Koprulu sector, but as a new empire rises from the ashes of the past and alien invaders threaten the very existence of humanity, what will the future hold for the next generation...? Views: 334
Hunter's life couldn't be better. The recipient of numerous awards for his starring roles in successful films, he looked forward to a much needed respite from the hectic and high-paced world of Hollywood. Settling into his secluded ranch in the mountains of northern Idaho, his world soon becomes anything but peaceful when he agrees to deliver a package for his long-time associate, producer andHunter Blake stiffened and listened as he stood next to his private jet sitting on the runway of a remote airfield in southern Arizona. A faint but very familiar sound echoed off the nearby hills. His suspicion was confirmed as a black helicopter suddenly swooped in and landed. Hunter’s stomach was in a knot as he nervously watched the aircraft, its rotors still fully engaged. He was particularly concerned about the mounted rocket launchers on each side...Obviously this was not a typical day for an acclaimed actor and recipient of numerous awards over the span of nearly three decades. Hunter, also a private pilot, had agreed to take care of an errand for his long-time friend and successful producer Gerald Allensby. Now his comfortable life style was about to change as he and Janet were forced to embark upon an unexpected adventure that would eventually include a handful of unsuspecting friends and family. At the same time he and Janet were unaware that a new and budding romantic in Hunter's life, Samantha Sinclair, had suddenly and mysteriously disappeared. While Hunter and Janet run for their lives, a team of rogue FBI agents do their best to assist them as well as rescue Samantha. New alliances would require that they work together to stay one step ahead of an organization with global ties, determined to eliminate anyone getting in the way of its quest to build an empire of crime and corruption.An action-packed novel of suspense, intrigue, murder, and romance, Unwitting Alliances forces long-held secrets to unravel exposing misplaced friendships and confidences. As everyone faces personal fears, doubts, and painful memories, they learn to develop new levels of trust in surprising ways. Views: 334
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Kira is a beautiful redhead who lives on the docks of England, and dreams of a better life for her and her father! Her experience with vile men of the sea has taught her to trust no one. But when she is kidnapped by vicious pirates, her whole world comes crashing down! Her only choice is to trust the one man she hates more than the pirates, the man who bought her from them!Kira is a beautiful of a redhead who lives on the docks of England, and dreams of a better life for her and her father! Her experience with vile men of the sea has taught her to trust no one. But when she is kidnapped by vicious pirates, her whole world comes crashing down! Her only choice is to trust the one man she hates more than the pirates, the man who bought her from them! Is Kira right to despise a man who would pay to possess her, or will this chaos-filled tale end in true love?Marcus O'Hare is a dazzling man of the world, a Nordic-looking sailor in the Naval Fleet and a dashing rogue. He's brought more than a few women to their knees, but now it's a certain redhead that's causing him trouble. Will Kira's time on Marcus' ship spell the end of her virtue, and her future? Or will their battle of the wills lead to something else entirely? This romantic kidnapping story leads them from the dark streets of a dilapidated dock to the sparkling halls of the Royal Palace. Views: 334
Kirk Munroe (September 15, 1850 – June 16, 1930) was an American writer and conservationistBorn Charles Kirk Munroe in a log cab near Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, Munroe was the son of Charles and Susan (Hall) Munroe. His youth was spent on the frontier, after which his family moved to Cambridge, Massachusetts where he attended school until he was sixteen. He publicly dropped "Charles" from his name in 1883. In 1876, Kirk Munroe was hired as a reporter for the New York Sun. Three years later he became the first editor of Harper\'s Young People magazine; he resigned in 1881. From 1879 to 1884, he was the commodore of New York Canoe club. During this time he helped found the League of American Wheelmen with Charles E. Pratt on May 31, 1880. Munroe was the Wheelmen\'s first Commander. He married Mary Barr, daughter of Amelia E. Barr on September 15, 1883. The couple settled in Coconut Grove, Miami, Florida in 1886.[4] Mary accompanied him on several cruises on the Allapata, a thirty-five foot sharpie-ketch sailboat designed by Ralph Middleton Munroe. While in Florida, Munroe became a noted member of the Florida Audubon Society, and recommended a family friend Guy Bradley to the position as game warden in southern Florida. Bradley was later killed by plume hunters while on duty in the Everglades. Munroe builds a tennis court on his property. It is the first tennis court in Miami-Dade county. Munroe helped in establishing what is today called Ransom Everglades School. After Mary died in September 1922, he married his second wife, Mabel Stearns, in 1924. Kirk Munroe died June 16, 1930 at the age of 79. He was buried next to his first wife, Mary at the Woodlawn Park Cemetery in Miami. Views: 334
Delia never thought her love of adventure and artifact hunting would lead her to discover such oddities as man-slaying monsters, magical swords, and elves on motorcycles. Oh, and there’s also the Ancient Spartan warrior who’s been stranded in the present—he’s offering to work as her bodyguard in exchange for English lessons.
She’s barely wrapped her mind around these strange new developments when another monster arrives, this time in Sedona, Arizona. The tourist town is known for its majestic rock formations, “healing vortexes,” and ruins left by the Sinagua, a native people who mysteriously disappeared hundreds of years ago. Monsters are a more recent development. This one is leaving death and destruction in its wake, and Delia and her friends are the only ones who know what’s going on. They’re also the only ones with a weapon that can harm the creature—if they can find it.
To add to their problems, a centuries-old evil has been reawakened, one that threatens to deliver the people of Sedona to the same fate as the Sinagua. And Delia and her friends along with them. Views: 333
They can't remember why they're there. In that apparently abandoned house, time and space work in a peculiar way. And memories fade. Can they escape that house or get killed trying? That strange old lady, can she help them or is she a threat? A small sheet of paper in their pocket reminding them who they are and where the danger comes from may be their only hope.A special wine allows dream to come true. But what happens when a loser like William Fiorucci, a divorced, broke, drunk hack can get a sip of it?Giuseppe is only eleven but he's a smart kid. He knows that he can avoid the Janara. He just has to be still, make no noise, and she won't find him hidden in his bed. But there are rules to follow. And can he use them to kill the witch or free himself of her curse?Three horror short stories, three dark visions of Milan and Italy from Samuel Marolla, the Master of Italian Horror. Introduction by Gene O'Neill. Editing by Benjamin Keth Ethridge. Includes "Black Tea", pre-finalist at... Views: 333
War is coming. A horde of merciless aliens poise just beyond the Edge. In a matter of weeks they will devour the worlds.
Racing ahead of the apocalypse, Craze returns to the Backworlds to warn them and plan a defense. Only he can’t go home. Banned from Pardeep Station, he must wage a more urgent battle. His moon is under siege, and his friends are dying.
Bad things come in threes, and the galaxy is no exception. An old enemy returns, attacking moons and defenseless globes, leaving a wake of destruction. Worse than that, they threaten to join forces with the alien horde.
Defeat seems inevitable. Craze may not be able to stop it. Yet home is worth the fight.
In the far future, humanity settles the stars, bioengineering its descendants to survive in a harsh universe. This is the fifth book in the science fiction series, The Backworlds. A space opera adventure.**About the Author
M. Pax is author of the series, The Backworlds, and has other novels and several short stories published. Fantasy, science fiction, and the weird beckons to her, and she blames Oregon for that, a source of endless inspiration. She docents at Pine Mountain Observatory in the summers, teaching the public about the stars and the galaxy. A Bachelors of Science in Journalism, she had former lives in marketing and television before settling down to write. Want to know more? Visit mpaxauthor.com Views: 333
Women workers and a young union organizer find danger not just from the boss but in the work itself.Women workers and a young union organizer in an electronics plant find danger not just from the boss but in the work itself. Views: 333
