"For twenty years I've been a fan of the genius Achy Obejas—since I first read Memory Mambo in 1996. Obejas has been the model of a writer for me in every way—a master in her aesthetics, an inspiration in her politics, fearless and vital in every page. The Tower of the Antilles is another brilliant collection, a story of many Cubas, intensely personal and political, erotic and cerebral. I found myself holding my breath as I devoured this book, as I navigated the various avenues of the body, the blood, and all those seemingly impossible roads that lead to a place we try to call home."—Porochista Khakpour, author of The Last Illusion"These stories are like a long dream of many parts, mixed desire, love, longing, anger—Obejas is a master of the human, able to conjure her characters' heartbeats right under your fingertips, their breaths in your ears."—Alexander Chee, author of The Queen of the... Views: 18
Some jobs come with unexpected benefits . . .Alyssa runs her personal life just like her professional one: smoothly and efficiently. She learned in the worst way possible that investing her heart in a relationship only leads to disaster, and she won't take that risk again. Pleasure is still on the table though—as long as there are no feelings involved. Until a one-night stand leaves a lasting impression.When after-work drinks lead to an after-hours hookup, Grayson finds himself playing by Alyssa's rules—but she leaves him wanting more. Even when they discover they work for the same company, Alyssa is all business—on the outside, at least. As far as she's concerned, keeping Grayson at a safe distance is now part of her job description, even if it's her most challenging task. But when her living situation falls apart, Grayson makes her an offer she can't refuse . . .The terms of their new merger are strict: roommates only; hands off. But every... Views: 18
They said I would never finish flight school. Never rank at the top of my class. Never fly with the top aces. Never return from combat against the Kelton androids. Never survive emergency surgery.Here I am.The year is 2151, Earth is gone. A hell scape. I’ve been awoken after 72 years of cryosleep on a medical facility on Saturn’s moon, Titan. I have nothing, no home, no friends, no concept of this new world, these Titans.All that remains is the old conflict that has blackened my veins and memories of the ones I loved still fresh in my heart. Forgotten for decades.But it seems war hasn’t forgotten me, no, even in my slumber. My name is Captain Victoria Ann Belic, I was a wife and an ace fighter pilot, and have been revived for one reason—to die again. Views: 18
After a lifetime of lies, he didn't know who he was anymore, so how could he ever be what she needed?Vince grew up believing he was only part werejaguar... a hybrid. He had supernatural abilities but no cat inside him. Found out by the community he'd been trying to hide from, his eyes are suddenly opened to everything he'd ever believed about himself, all of it a lie. It's now a race against time as he fights to heal his broken body before sexy Penny, a werecoyote, finds out he's not the man she thinks he is.Penny was good with computers, not men. But when hot as the sun Vince came along, she did something she's never done before... she tried her hardest to be nice. And it almost worked, until she realized he was keeping things from her. Views: 18
Eleven talented authors. Eleven remarkable thrill rides. One incredible thriller collection.
From the frozen waste to a tropical paradise, nowhere is safe. Nearly 350 pages of thriller short stories to capture your imagination and keep you on the edge of your seat. Start at the beginning and you may find that you can't stop until you've reached the end.
A Bedtime Bones Story by Martha Carr. "Sometimes the darkest moments can set us free."
Paranoid in Paradise by Craig Martelle. "Attitude can make anywhere a paradise, until the kidnappings begin."
Green Lake Bones by A.C. Fuller. "Elite Indie Reads anticipates that A.C. Fuller will soon be a household name." Elite Indie Reads
Knuckle Bones by David Berens. "Someone is sending finger bones to the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan and it's up to Troy Bodean to figure out who they belong to and why they're no longer attached."
The Spy Who Came in from the East Coast by Erika Mitchell. "What makes this series so pleasurable to read is Bai himself, his somewhat snarky attitude and self doubt make him more than the mere superhero jumping into the chaos to save the day." Jeff Ayers for Suspense Magazine
Fatherlands by Basil Sands. "Based on a true family story, Fatherlands blends history, action, and suspense in a tale of espionage, murder and a flight to freedom, all beneath the gaze of the Midnight Sun."
The Interrogator by John LIng. "An engaging thriller that investigates the psychology of fanaticism." San Francisco Book Review
The Backpack by Ethan Jones. "Justin is such an awesome character. Read in one sitting. Lots of action."
Girl Will Frame by Mixi J Applebottom. "Why does a small-town woman make a decision with terrifying consequences?"
Catching the Edge by Stephen Campbell. "You had me at elegantly sleek woman crawling across the bed, damned good story!"
The Dark Imprint by Lee Hayton. "When Bretta actions a job for the police, her work reveals a serial killer who may prove to be unstoppable." Views: 18
