From the wild woods of the north and across the central plains they come. Over treacherous mountains and stormy seas, across all the expanse of time and history they have been gathered. Herein are found many a tale of things great and small, of sorrow and triumph, of life, death, and things beyond either, Laughter and tears, hope and despair, are found in the tales that follow.This is free sample of a collection of legends and short stories from the world of The Serpent and the Unicorn. Strange, funny, sad, touching, varied are the tales found within. Views: 554
Mogadishu Diaries Bloodlines is based on my personal experience as a US Marine peacekeeper during Operation Restore Hope from 9 December 1992 until 21 March 1993. One of my unit's most dangerous missions was the pursuit of a beloved and revered Somali warlord named Mohamed Farrah Aidid. This is my personal account...Those who survived the horrible battles of the American Civil War are talked about almost as much as the many thousands who did not. And what about those who should have fought, but didn't? Hardly anyone talks about them, or the many reasons they might have missed the opening volley.The Best Damned Squirrel Dog (Ever) tells one such story. Though the characters and location are fictional, the author's in-depth knowledge of local history brings the story to life and makes this a great read for anyone interested in love, pets, the 150th anniversary of the "great unpleasantness," or the war itself. Views: 553
"Original, suspenseful, sexy, and just phenomenal!" ~Belles Book Labyrinth Parts 16, 17 & 18 As Reece and Emma Richards await the biggest miracle of their lives, their anticipation is mixed with apprehension. The Consortium has fallen eerily silent, increasing the couple's dread about the superpowered chaos being brewed by the cunning Faline and her growing army of brainwashed worshippers. But the gift of a new life also brings a rush of new hope for the super duo, reconnecting Reece and Emma in ways they never imagined. Soon, the power of love spreads through the rest of Team Bolt. Celebrations are in order, and Faline's wickedness is eclipsed—until Bolt and Flare are called to help with a bizarre search and rescue beneath LA's bustling streets. During the mission, the pair make a discovery that changes everything. As Reece and Emma discover their nemesis's plans for global domination, they must face off with... Views: 553
NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR, ELLE CASEY, brings readers Book 3 of DRIFTERS' ALLIANCE, a Science Fiction Space Opera series.
Cass Kennedy’s adventures with her crew on the DS Anarchy continue!
SERIES: This is Book 3 in the series
GENRE: Science Fiction, Space Opera
AUDIENCE: For older teens and adults
CONTENT WARNING: Colorful language, sexy stuff, and general badassery Views: 553
Violet was an ordinary teen, until the day she stumbled through a mystic portal. Catapulted to a place beyond her wildest imagination, Violet must learn to harness her newly discovered magical abilities if she is to overcome the evil witch Agrona. With the help of the powerful wizard Merrydian, Violet embarks on a journey of adventure, love and above all – heart.A JOURNEY THAT IS NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEARTThe world of magic has been banished to the stories of myth and legend in modern Britain. Of course it has! Many years ago, after the great war with the malevolent witch Agrona and her army of terrifying Gnarls, the humans wanted nothing more to do with the magical beings they had grown suspicious of. With a heavy heart the wizard Merrydian created a gateway to an island, hidden, not far from the coast of the United Kingdom. Merrydian vowed that magical beings would live out their days there. For a long time the island of Falinn Galdur remained hidden.Violet is an ordinary sixteen year old going about her business, worrying about the future and her imminent ascension to the adult domain. Violet is about to discover a world that she could never have imagined. With Violet’s presence on the island of Falinn Galdur also comes danger, danger that could awaken an ancient force for evil. ‘This is the kind of girl that every book needs as a main character.’ - Paperback Princess Views: 553
She thought she was just a medic. She led a revolution.Georgianna knows just how ruthless the Adveni are. She has spent a decade patching up victims of their invasion. She’s learned to keep her head down and focus on her work. She knows what happens when you attract their attention.But when a friend asks for a dangerous favour, Georgianna is pulled into a rebellion against the vicious overlords.Georgianna’s role in the revolution takes her to the centre of an inferno five-hundred years in the making.The flames are going to save them, or burn everything she’s ever known to the ground.The Out of Orbit boxset is the complete dystopian sci-fi series. If you like action-packed military adventure, compelling dystopian characters, and dangerous new worlds, you’ll love this omnibus of Chele Cooke’s page-turning series. Views: 553
Nola and Owen have broken the curse that held the Black Swans and are living happily in the small town of Antrim, Maine. It is time for Holiday celebrations, their first Christmas together and their first Winter Solstice.But Nola has a big surprise for Owen, a very special present.At the end of a perilous trek, leading them into yet another deadly trap, the Alpha-Omega squadron are lost within the madness of Shoebox Stone’s games. As their brave Captain, Charlie Crumble, falters in his leadership, the group quickly becomes undone. A strange infection, causing the dead to rise from the grave, spreads across the land threatening everyone in its wake, and stories of robotic monstrous men haunt the area. The people need a hero. The squad needs a leader. But he is lost… Views: 553
In The Silver Braid, the Infected – humanlike beings without a single shred of goodness in them – are out to destroy humanity. Eighteen-year-old Leigha Griffin, one of the top-class members of Force For Good (FFG), a secret organisation sworn to protect the world from evil beings, is sent out to save the world... again. Little does she know that, at the most magical time of the year, it will chanIn The Silver Braid, the Infected – humanlike beings without a single shred of goodness in them – are out to destroy humanity. Eighteen-year-old Leigha Griffin, one of the top-class members of Force For Good (FFG), a secret organisation sworn to protect the world from evil beings, is sent out to save the world... again. Little does she know that, at the most magical time of the year, it will change her future forever. Views: 553
Cassie has everything she wants...Cassie Wilson's life is pretty much perfect, with a dream job, great partners—and the freedom to do whatever she wants whenever she wants. The last thing she wants is to go back to Montrose River, the town she couldn't wait to leave, and revisit the past. But when her oldest friend asks her to be a godmother, Cassie sees an opportunity to make a difference in Emily's life. Maybe teaching Emily to dream big will be her legacy. Besides, one weekend in the Midwest won't kill her. She'll be back in Manhattan so quickly that they won't have time to miss her at Flatiron Five.Reid knows what he wants...Reid Jackson is convinced that luck has to be made. Keeping his eyes open has been the secret to his success, along with a lot of hard work. He might have come from the wrong side of the tracks, and he might have a reputation of being bad to the bone, but he's built success after a major setback. When Cassie Wilson comes breezing back... Views: 552
From the 2010 Penguin Ireland Short Story Competition short-listed author comes a collection of fourteen hint, nano, micro and flash fiction stories.From the 2010 Penguin Ireland Short Story Competition short-listed author comes a collection of fourteen hint, nano, micro and flash fiction stories, including:'Rainbow'A young man tempts fate to prove that his is more than his father's son.'The Good Boy'What befalls you when you don't listen to your parent's warnings?'Both'A couple's life falls apart in one hundred and forty characters.'To Delight in Mahler'A look into the depths of human emotion at play.'The Way Not To Wish'A tale of the relationship between a young boy and his father as they deal with an overwhelming loss. Views: 552
