Three times. Three tales. Three tails. Journey back in time to the days of pirates to watch a colony attempt to take root on an island ruled by mermaids. Then, travel to the present for the comedic romance of a mermaid who wants to dance. Finally, jump into the future and see what happens when two Marine Biology majors, one of them in search of a mermaid, end up on an environmental pirate ship.In "The Red Siren," travel back in time to the island of Mystycetii in the days when mermaids ate oysters and were ruled by a mer-king. Follow the journey of the naturalist Dove as he attempts to fall in love with his betrothed, Rowynne, and comes crashing down hard for a local mermaid. Then, fast-forward to the present for "Ocean Girl," the story of a mermaid named Luna who wants to win a human dance contest - will she get up after her fall from the spotlight? Finally, jump into the near future with "People with Fishtails," the tale of two landlubbers who find themselves on an environmental pirate ship. Gayle is searching for her mother, whom she believes to be a mermaid ,while Sander is on the lookout for unusual marine specimens. Neither of the two knows they're also looking for love...Enjoy a journey through the ages with these three tales of mermaids! Views: 572
Corvus welcomes readers to a dystopian future not unlike our own where the illusions of an ideal society have been destroyed and rebuilt using technology and class warfare. By joining classical elements of speculative fiction including surveillance, forbidden relationships, and political dissent, to the traditions of aboriginal storytelling and the legends of the Trickster, Harold Johnson invites readers to consider the consequences of our current way of life. Views: 572
Black Market Adoption Scam Rocks a Small Town In a small Adirondack Mountain town, secrets are hard to keep. No wonder Trout Run, NY is shocked when sweet, dowdy Mary Pat Sheehan dies from complications of childbirth. No one even knew she was pregnant. How did she hide her condition? Who is the father? And where is the baby? Mary Pat's devout parents are frozen in denial, but Police Chief Frank Bennett is determined not to let this scandal be swept under the rug. The more he digs, the more convinced he becomes that Mary Pat's baby is very much alive. That someone is criminally responsible for Mary Pat's death. And that other vulnerable young women are at risk. When Frank uncovers a highly profitable black market adoption ring operating on his turf, he is determined to root it out. But cooperation is hard to find. For loving couples desperate to create a family, the lure of a healthy white infant is impossible to resist. And for wily manipulators desperate for cash, the lure is even stronger. Now Frank must navigate the dangerous intersection of love and greed. And one wrong turn could spell death to those he most wants to protect. Fans of Craig Johnson's Walt Longmire police procedural mysteries will enjoy the adventures of this small town Adirondack detective as he protects his friends and neighbors from crime.** Views: 572
Warriors Super Edition: Moth Flight's Vision is an epic stand-alone adventure in Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series! Set after the events of the Dawn of the Clans prequel arc, this Super Edition follows WindClan's first medicine cat, Moth Flight, on a quest that changes the shape of the warrior Clans forever.
The five warrior Clans are newly formed, and the forest is at peace—but in WindClan, one young cat is troubled by strange visions that will lead her to a destiny no cat could have predicted.
Join the legion of fans who have discovered the epic adventures, fierce warrior cats, and thrilling fantasy world of the mega-bestselling Warriors series. This stand-alone entry is perfect for new readers and dedicated fans alike.
Moth Flight's Vision also includes an exclusive ten-page Warriors manga adventure! Views: 571
Some Amish communities aren’t so cozy.
Just when Sheriff Serenity Adams thinks life is getting back to normal, the death of a young, pregnant Amish woman rocks the community. Is it circumstance…or murder? It’s up to Serenity and her ex-Amish boyfriend, Daniel Bachman, to discover the truth about the new shaman-type medicine man who’s brought his dark secrets to Blood Rock.
But Serenity has secrets of her own, and if she and Daniel don’t work it out, the reappearance of a woman from his past could threaten to ruin their relationship.
The deeper Serenity delves into the magical world of Amish herbal medicine, the phenomenon of laying of the hands and other cultural healing oddities, the more she wonders if miracles are real. What she witnesses with her own eyes may be too fantastical for her to believe.
In this riveting third installment of Serenity’s Plain Secrets, beliefs are challenged, a way of life is questioned and family skeletons are unearthed, leaving no one untouched. Views: 571
Elmo C. Dombroski, aka the Spook. His mistress of the dark, Eleisha Mountcastle . . . Boston, a city of grace and charm . . . and murder, of course. The cops think he's a little weird . . . and they're right. But his telepathic skills sometimes come in handy when there's a killer lurking about. A wealthy, connected family has vanished and the Spook is put to a deadly test.THE HOUSE AT HULL is another great mystery read from the pen of Karl Tutt, author of the GHOSTCATCHER collection and the DIABLA series. This is his eleventh book on SMASHWORDS. It weaves a tale of murder and intrigue that shocks and satisfies the palate of the reader who feasts on mayhem. New characters and a new setting give it some different twists, but the emphasis is still on the exciting and unpredictable. Views: 571
Layla Sanders is a Suppliant, tied up in helping others, but all she wants to do is find her birth parents.Book One in The Azure Pendant Series Eighteen-year-old Layla Sanders lives life one step at a time, enjoying the last week of school and looking forward to college in the fall. In addition, she is handling the news of her adoption, and the discovery of her visions, in the same manner. Damien Cartwright, the new kid in school, comes to her rescue right after graduation, pulling her into his Realm. Layla discovers that she needs to fulfill a prophecy to find the Azure Pendant and keep the balance between the Light and Dark. She travels to The Isle, a prestigious school of the Council, where she will undergo training. At The Isle she will be forced to declare a side before starting her journey through the Realms in search of the Pendant. But will finding the Azure Pendant help Layla find her birth parents? This Teen Paranormal Fiction novel is perfect for fans of Twilight and Harry Potter. Declaration (The Azure Pendant Series Book Two) will be coming soon! Views: 571
16 Year old Massie Trask must find her own rules to deal with the new family her father has forced on her.I don’t want a stepmom. But that doesn’t stop my dad from remarrying.I don’t need a grandpa. But this new marriage comes with one.I don’t want my mom to leave me with these people for three weeks. But she’s going on a work trip anyway. I might run into the gorgeous boy from the wedding that asked me to dance. I’m just not sure I’m ready to let my guard down. There’s too much at risk.Thankfully I have Vianna and Natalie to help me get through all of this. They know the rules of how to play this game. Views: 571
Ted Finley was your typical, wise-cracking teenager……until an otherworldly force gave him abilities beyond his wildest dreams.Sixteen-year-old Erica LaPlante was six-feet-under......when a blast of blue light brought her body back to life. Ted and Erica must team up against a gang of undead thugs to save their town, their friends, and... well, the world!Ted Finley was your typical, wise-cracking teenager……until an otherworldly force gave him abilities beyond his wildest dreams.After an unintended public display of his powers, Ted has become an instant celebrity and the target of a gang of undead thugs.Sixteen-year-old Erica LaPlante was six-feet-under when a blast of blue light brought her body back to life. Armed with the consciousness of a fierce warrior, Erica must keep her teenage urges at bay to protect the newfound hero.When sparks fly between Ted and Erica, Erica wants nothing more than to hide who she really is and the dangerous mission they must face. But when their school comes under attack, Ted and Erica must use everything at their disposal to save their friends, the town and... well, the world.Ted Saves the World is a YA sci-fi/fantasy novel that features fast-paced action, terrifying horror, side-splitting comedy and a touch of romance. Author Bryan Cohen has watched every episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and it shows in the first book of his new series.Q & A with the AuthorQ - How would you describe the Ted Saves the World series?A - That's a stumper! I've always loved reading books and watching TV shows that mix genres together. It's like a buffet. How can you choose just one? Ted Saves the World is a combination of several different genres. It has the elements of a YA sci-fi fantasy series, but you might also call it a collection of paranormal books for teens and young adults. I've always loved horror books for teens and coming of age series best sellers as well, so you'll find a few dashes of each in the series too.Q - Why did you want to write superhero novels?A - I love challenges. Every year, I try to take on something new. I'd written some nonfiction, but I wanted to try writing young adult books for boys and girls alike. That's why it was important for me to write super-powered male and female characters. Also, given the recent boom of Marvel superheroes on the big screen, I wanted to take my own crack at the genre.Q - What does it mean to you when readers buy your books?A - It's an honor. Who knows if I'll ever be one of the young adult best sellers at the top of the list, but it's so amazing to see people reading my books. Like most writers, I used to think I wasn't good enough, so I didn't try. With the encouragement of my friends, family members, and readers, I was able to give this series a go. I'm eternally grateful for each reader who puts my books on their virtual shelf.Ted Saves the World YA Sci-Fi Fantasy Series eBook Categories:- Superhero Novels- YA Sci-Fi Fantasy Series- Paranormal Books for Teens and Young Adults- Young Adult Best Sellers- Horror Books for Teens- Coming of Age Series Best Sellers- Young Adult Books for Boys Views: 571
He healed the lame. He walked on water alongside the Savior. His tale is the rock upon which countless numbers have built their convictions. As Christ's chief apostle, the account of Simon Peter's discipleship—as well as his faltering faith—has been well chronicled. Yet there is much more to the story, for Peter's experiences did not begin and end during the mortal ministry of Jesus Christ. They spanned a lifetime of devotion. In this compelling novel from acclaimed author Toni Sorenson, the life of Peter is related as never before, a captivating glimpse into one man's journey of discipleship—first as Simon, a stalwart young man whose trust in the Lord sets him on a path of triumph and tragedy, and later as Peter, a powerful leader of the church. Though his faith is sorely tested, his testimony of the Messiah never wavers—from the shores of his humble fishing village to the courageous final moments of his life, Peter embodies the Savior's plea to "Come,... Views: 571
On her first day off in months, Trudie Eyre, personal assistant to the famous and indulged, is called to rescue her client from a potentially career destroying booty call. Finding Hollywood’s Sexiest Man Alive slumped dead in the shower after a night with America’s Sweetheart means Trudie is drawn further into a world where the glamor is only on the surface.There are some mornings when you really should make the time to stop for coffee.When Trudie Eyre came to Hollywood as personal assistant for the famous and indulged, she expected to see wealth, glamor and maybe a little crazy. What she did not expect was to be wedged in a doggie door, trying to rescue America’s Sweetheart from a potentially career destroying booty call with Hollywood’s Sexiest Man Alive.Finding the dead body of Hollywood’s favorite bad boy slumped in a shower did not feature in the job description either.Blackmailed by the police for her help, Trudie must navigate the world of the famous and not so famous, while keeping her distance from her gorgeous fake undercover cop boyfriend, before she becomes the next target. Views: 570
In the early 21st century, the ghost of Sherlock Holmes turns up in the San Francisco flat of a young wanna-be detective, Sherry Holmes. His sudden appearance in the old Victorian building doesn’t shock her, since Sherry’s adoptive mother, a B-class Hollywood actress, told her she was a descendant of the fictional detective. But can she solve crimes as he did in the 19th century without his help? Views: 570
