From a former US government advisor on agro-terrorism comes a ripped-from-the-headlines debut thriller about a global plot to release a deadly virus and the elite response team who must try to stop it.When the outbreak of a terrifyingly gruesome new virus, which threatens to overcome the entire East Coast, is traced to an extremist group in Southeast Asia, the race to find a vaccine and stop the bio-terrorist conspiracy begins. Government epidemiologist Mariah Rossi must leave the safety of her lab to help fellow scientist and covert CIA agent Curt Kennedy track the disease back to its source. Their worldwide net leads them to an underground lab in the jungles of the Philippines, then to a deadly and climactic battle in coral reefs near Malaysian Borneo, and finally back to America where the virus must be contained. For fans of Michael Crichton and Richard Preston, this chilling, realistic thriller is a terrifying reminder of how vulnerable humans are to biological... Views: 9
So you've decided to give up the rat race for the life of an international treasure hunter, but you're not quite sure where to start. Well then, this book is for you! Fortune and Glory tells you all you need to know in order to set off on an epic quest for the great lost treasures of history. Starting with a quick exploration of the history of treasure hunting and a look at the supplies that you will need, it then delves into a survey of the 'lost' treasures that are out there just waiting to be claimed. Continent by continent, the book covers the legends of hidden locations like El Dorado, King Solomon's Mines, and the Sanctuary of Thoth, as well as covering the most illustrious lost artifacts such as the Holy Grail, the Hanjo Masamune, and the Crystal Skulls. If your interest lies with the loot rather than the history, the book also discusses Nazi gold, pirate treasure, and the hoard of Dracula. This book is your first step towards becoming the pistol-toting,... Views: 9
The spectacular, true story of a scrappy teenager from New York's Lower East Side who stowed away on the Roaring Twenties' most remarkable feat of science and daring: an expedition to Antarctica.It was 1928: a time of illicit booze, of Gatsby and Babe Ruth, of freewheeling fun. The Great War was over and American optimism was higher than the stock market. What better moment to launch an expedition to Antarctica, the planet's final frontier? There wouldn't be another encounter with an unknown this magnificent until Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon. Everyone wanted in on the adventure. Rockefellers and Vanderbilts begged to be taken along as mess boys, and newspapers across the globe covered the planning's every stage. And then, the night before the expedition's flagship set off, Billy Gawronski—a mischievous, first-generation New York City high schooler desperate to escape a dreary future in the family upholstery business—jumped into the Hudson River and... Views: 9
ELIZA: Everett Tull is devil. He runs the school like his harem. He walks around cocky cause he's the star quarterback. He even thinks he's above the law cause he's a prospect for the MC that runs our little town. He's tall and muscular and handsome and He looks at me like I'm human garbage. He's a prick. And, once, I loved him. But three years ago, when I still trusted him, when I needed him the most, he abandoned me. Now my spineless mom and his worthless dad are getting married. I have only one mission. Keep him far out of my life, graduate and leave him and this shitty town behind. All I have to do is keep my thoughts away from him. To keep myself from drifting into the past. EVERETT: Eliza Tull. Sweet, cute, nerdy Eliza Tull. Once, I would have done anything for that girl. And I tried, but I just ended up chasing her away. I thought I could handle who I'd become. I thought I could be ok with how low I'd fallen in her eyes. But now perfect little Eliza is sleeping just across the wall from me and I can't stop thinking about what could have been. She should know what I am. I want to bare myself to her in every way imaginable. Even if it ends up destroying me. Views: 9
More cock and bull stories from New Zealand's favourite country VetsPeter Anderson (aka the Flying Vet) and Peter Jerram (aka the Sailing Vet) are back with more lough-out-loud and entertaining yarns about the animals, and owners, they've come across during their more than thirty years in practice together. Join them as they cut straight through the cow-shit, sharing the ups and downs of a rural vet's life - a must for all animal lovers in New Zealand. Views: 9
The Alliance's war games are finally upon us. The media flock to Pandora in the Kalmar Union to witness first hand the military's ability to protect them, while the arms industry scrambles to demonstrate the latest experimental prototypes in an effort to fill its order books. Captain Eric Penleigh of the 501st Infantry Regiment is looking forward to an easy assignment evaluating the latest weapon's tech... until the Merkiaari crash the party and threaten a San Luis do over. Eric's favourite nightmare is happening again. Views: 9
This is a standalone novel. Never give up. Never surrender. Never Die. Riley Cole is a lone wolf. Metaphorically speaking, that is. After living through a bleak childhood and pathetic excuses for parents, Riley left the backwoods town of Luna Hill, Missouri happily in her rearview mirror. Her survival instincts and natural independence brought her to Chicago, where she discovered her calling as a private investigator. However, when a mysterious stranger from her hometown requests her services, Riley must summon all of her courage to face the ghosts of her past. As she gets closer to the answers that she seeks, something otherworldly happens. Riley becomes an actual wolf. With the help of Sheriff Luke Thatcher, can Riley get to the truth and save those closest to her before it's too late? Views: 9
Sue Welfare's first novel of modern manners, now available as an ebook. There are two ways to make sex pay. One is illegal and the other can land you in a whole lot of trouble. When writer Dora Hall's erotic novels become successful, her agent decides to cash in with a promotional tour. Unfortunately Dora's career is her best-kept secret, and so she is delighted when he hires a glamorous stand-in. Predatory blonde Lillian Bliss fulfils everyone's criteria; she's a walking sexual adventure, lapping up media attention and making it all look wonderfully simple – until she starts to deviate from Dora's carefully written script. Chaos descends upon the small Norfolk town, local celebrities and politicians scrabble frantically to hide their seedy pasts and Dora's cover is completely blown. What began with a few little lies turns into a spectacular slice of mayhem in this wickedly witty and warm debut from a tremendously talented writer. Views: 9
In the new novel from the author of Losing Me, one woman is about to discover what happens when you take the "grand" out of "grandma."Recently widowed, Judy Schofield jumps at the chance to look after her two grandchildren for six weeks, while their parents are out of the country. After all, she's already raised one set of children—and quite successfully, if she may say so herself. But all it takes is a few days of private school functions, helicopter parents, video games, and never-ending Frozen sing-a-longs for Judy to feel she's in over her head. As weeks become months, Judy feels more and more like an outsider among all the young mothers with their parenting theories du jour, especially when she gets on the wrong side of the school's snooty alpha mom. But finding a friend in another grandmother—and a man who takes her mind off all the stress—almost make it worthwhile. She just needs to take it one food allergy, one... Views: 9
Erotica/Romance. 13744 words long. Views: 9
