Randy was a senior in high school, and everything was going great, or so he thought. When he wished to read other people's thoughts, he got his wish. It was not as great as he thought it would be. He realized that everybody thought he was a jerk, or used him to get what they wanted, including his girlfriend, teammates, and teachers. His little sister thought that he hated her, and his parents were fed up with his attitude. Randy was suddenly seeing himself as everyone else did, and he didn't like who he was anymore. Could he change, after all this time? Read and find out.Andrew’s Mission is a Portallas short story that tells some of the back story about one of the main characters from the Portallas series of books. Andrew is a young Woodsman in training now living in the village of Morelle, which resides in the western part of Forestium. We first meet Andrew in Forestium: The Mirror Never Lies, which is book one in the Portallas series.In Forestium: The Mirror Never Lies, Andrew joins his best friend, Joshua, who decides to go on an epic journey to help find the truth about his long-lost Father. In Andrew’s Mission, we discover how close the relationship is between Andrew and Joshua, as Andrew attempts to help save his best friend’s life by going in search of something that could very well kill him. Views: 438
It's the zombie apocalypse and the living have been separated from the undead. However, life still goes on as normal. Normal means there're some who prefer to be on the spotlight more than others. But, to what length can people go to to make themselves known.A short story.The Spark That Ignites The Flame.Seventeen years ago an entire generation of aliens were sent to Earth in order to save their home planet and integrate into the human population. Now, those aliens are being hunted.Amery Jones is finally allowed to go to camp for the summer. With her best friend Lola by her side, she is expecting awesome times ahead.Unfortunately, Lochie, her charming mortal enemy and the only guy who can get under her skin, seems to have made it his mission to annoy her for the entire summer.When one of the campers goes missing, Amery finds herself teamed up with Lochie in the search mission. Now, more than ever, her alien status has to remain a secret.Also in the Project Integrate Series:Ignite (Short Prequel)UniteDivideConquerSoarRiseBroken Views: 438
Mystery and suspense readers are in for a rare treat
with The Black Mask Murders, a unique achievement in the art of
sophisticated action entertainment. It is the first in a series featuring the
three seminal authors of the American private eye novel-Dashiell Hammett,
Raymond Chandler, and Erle Stanley Gardner-each, in turn, as himself, the
detective-hero. In the first of this delightfully offbeat mystery series, "Dash"
Hammett is the narrator, with the other two in subsidiary roles; their turns
will come in subsequent books. The reader encounters high-stakes crime and
corruption in a dazzling murder case in the chic glitter-world of Hollywood
during its golden age. Colorful sequences extend from New York to San
Francisco's Chinatown to Southern California's Big Bear Lake country.
Authentically recreated, the legendary masters of
suspense fiction live again as they follow a complex, danger-filled blood trail
in pursuit of a fabled jeweled treasure-the real-life inspiration for Hammett's
classic novel. The Maltese Falcon.
Gritty and glamorous, fascinating and fast-paced, bold
and brilliantly conceived, here is a compulsive read for those who seek the
unusual in the best of mystery and suspense. There's never been a novel quite
like The Black Mask Murders.
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From Publishers Weekly
Veteran author Nolan (Logan's Run) launches a
series to be narrated by those crime writers he calls "The Black Mask
Boys"-Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler and Erle Stanley Gardner. Hammett leads
off this 1935 plot, jam-packed with movie stars and moguls, gangsters,
blackmailers, nasty pre-Miranda cops and even a gem-encrusted human skull dating
from the Crusades. Readers will be reminded less of The Maltese Falcon
than of Hammett's early pulp fiction. This tale, featuring some incredibly
daring sleuthing by all three writers-made-characters, moves along like a
crumpled cocktail napkin caught up in the windstorm and seems to have about the
same weight in the end. Cameo appearances include those by Scott Fitzgerald and
Heinie Faust, who wrote as Max Brand (and other names). Nolan dredges up some
pretty portentous prose in this plumbing of the past (an encounter with
Fitzgerald leaves Dash ruminating: "All that talent-and all that booze. A bad
combination."). Of interest as a period piece and for its insider allusions,
this is no hard-boiled tale.
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From Booklist
Dashiell Hammett was a real-life detective as well as the
author of several classic detective novels, including The Maltese Falcon. Now
he's also a fictional character, the narrator of this series debut that also
features two of Hammett's fellow contributors to Black Mask magazine, Erle
Stanley Gardner and Raymond Chandler. The real author, William Nolan, is a
scholar of Black Mask-era fiction and the author of Hammett: Life at
the Edge (1987). Set in Hollywood shortly before the appearance of the
Falcon movie, the story finds Hammett asked to deliver a jewel-encrusted ruby to
a local mobster. A shootout occurs, and the bad guy gets the icon and the girl
for which it was to serve as ransom. Hammett, Gardner, and Chandler work to
recover both the jewel and the girl. Nolan mixes as many biographical facts into
the narrative as possible, serving up a healthy portion of literary history
along with the action. There's gunplay, humor, and just enough realism to
humanize Hammett and his cronies. The premise may ultimately wear thin, but for
now, it's perfectly good fun for the hard-boiled crowd.
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"A talented original."
-Ross MacDonald
"William F. Nolan is a hell of a writer! I have real
admiration for his stories."
-Peter Straub
"I envy Bill Nolan's successful productivity, and I also
envy the incredible spectrum of his work-fantasy, science fiction, mystery,
suspense-Nolan is a fine writer."
-Richard Matheson
"Nolan's scholarship is impeccable, his organization of
material flawless… his work belongs on every serious mystery reader's
shelf."
-Joe Gores
"Mr. Nolan has considerable skills… His stories are
bright and individual."
-The New York Times
"A gifted writer… intriguing and imaginative."
-The Los Angeles Times Views: 438
Paul Bennett is a young man with a rare sleep disorder that causes him to fall asleep every night at sunset, unable to wake until dawn, and every night he has the same dream, or so he believes.When a beautiful young lady comes to him in that dream and tells him he is a Walker, someone who walks the night free of their body, his life is forever changed.From the outside, Paul Bennett appears to be an ordinary high school senior from small-town Kentucky. But Paul has a secret. He possesses an extraordinary gift which allows him to leave his body during the night and go anywhere, see anything—unseen, undetected. Unbeknownst to Paul, he is not alone in his ability--there are others who can do what he can, and they belong to Astralis, a government agency funded by the United Nations who train people like Paul to become spies. When one of their scouts recognizes Paul for what he is, he is offered a place in the agency. Paul makes a new life at Astralis, forging new friendships and inadvertently creating new enemies. Through the mentoring of the agency's director, Dr. Abrams, Paul finds a place where he finally feels he belongs. Unfortunately, Astralis is an organization under siege from within. Not everyone feels Dr. Abrams is a fit director, and some are willing to do anything to make a change of leadership--even murder. Views: 437
"Revisiter le passé est une décision dangereuse. Car nous serons face à une alternative posée par la Vérité que l’on pourrait traduire d’une manière girardienne comme choix entre l’imitation ou la ressemblance. Selon la branche que nous choisirons nous irons vers le dépassement ou la violence infinie". M.F.Cute story about little dragon called Triglav, who likes to play with small animals. His Mama and Papa Dragon does not like this, because they want him to become some day a really scary dragon. So, Triglav tries to obey unless three bad volves want to eat his friends. Then he stands for his friends and breathe fire for the first time in his life. It's important to defend Your friend even if You don't know how to do this... Fully illustrated on each of the 23 horizontal pages. The hand-drawn illustrations use vivid colors to enhance the story. For children 2 to 6 years old. Tested on daughter :-) Views: 437
It was only a children's game, put the chestnut beneath your pillow and dream of your future husband. However, the vision Cherie saw terrified her. How can she escape her grim fate?It was only a children's game, put the chestnut beneath your pillow and dream of your future husband. However, in her dream she saw a monsterous visage, so deformed and hideous that she awoke with a start and was certain that this would be her fate. Then she met Jack. Could their love save her?Set in Napoleonic times, The Vision is a dark romance of love, fear and fate. Views: 437
Ward's Laws has appeared on the iTunes Humour genre charts 11 times. It has appeared on charts in Australia, USA.Ward’s Laws is a silly thing I started on Facebook. When I first opened my account I did what every other forty-something year old does, I froze. I didn’t know what to write.I started posting the usual stuff. I talked about my day, my dog, my bathroom habits and said LOL a lot,Ward's Laws has appeared on the iTunes Humour genre charts 11 times. It has appeared on charts in Australia, USA.Ward’s Laws is a silly thing I started on Facebook. When I first opened my account I did what every other forty-something year old does, I froze. I didn’t know what to write.I started posting the usual stuff. I talked about my day, my dog, my bathroom habits and said LOL a lot, but that just wasn’t me. I wanted to do something more. I wanted to contribute to the good of the world (are you believing any of this yet?) After reinventing myself I started posting my observations of the world around me in the form of Ward’s Laws.I now wrote about funny observations I made about everyday life. Silly word plays as well as things we see and do all the time but never question. As the number of new posts grew, my friends on the site started telling me that I needed to publish these laws as a book. At first I was flattered, but their constant encouragement, LOL's, and retweets gave me the fortitude to create the book you are about to read. If your still not sure, download the free sample and see if my laws make you laugh. Views: 437
In the future, the Earth is surrounded by a half-mile thick layer of space junk, some of it trash, some of it giant advertising billboards, some of it space-winni vacationers. But Priest, a sexist narcotics detective for The Authority is more interested in the terrorist group whose strange new weapon took a pot shot at his city and atomized everything inside its target area—including his arm.Far in the future, the Earth is surrounded by a half-mile thick layer of space junk, some of it trash, some of it giant advertising billboards, some of it space-winni vacationers. But Priest, a sexist narcotics detective for The Authority is more interested in the terrorist group whose strange new weapon took a pot shot at his city and atomized everything inside its target area—including his arm. Priest finds himself partnered with the tough and sexy Rehna, a fellow Authority officer, and Gawyn, a brilliant little girl whose gruff attitude matches Priest’s. The three of them track down the terrorists, and their weapon, while Priest looks to deliver his unique brand of justice and get compensation for not one, but two ruined Tac-suits. FROM ABOVE is a 7500 words novella also published in Jeremy Robinson’s short story collection, INSOMNIA. This solo release also contains samples of Robinson’s books, CALLSIGN: KING and THE LAST HUNTER – DESCENT.PRAISE FOR ROBINSON:"Rocket-boosted action, brilliant speculation, and the recreation of a horror out of the mythologic past, all seamlessly blend into a rollercoaster ride of suspense and adventure." -- James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author of JAKE RANSOM AND THE SKULL KING'S SHADOW"With THRESHOLD Jeremy Robinson goes pedal to the metal into very dark territory. Fast-paced, action-packed and wonderfully creepy! Highly recommended!" --Jonathan Maberry, NY Times bestselling author of ROT & RUIN"Jeremy Robinson is the next James Rollins" -- Chris Kuzneski, NY Times bestselling author of THE SECRET CROWN"If you like thrillers original, unpredictable and chock-full of action, you are going to love Jeremy Robinson..."-- Stephen Coonts, NY Times bestselling author of DEEP BLACK: ARCTIC GOLD"How do you find an original story idea in the crowded action-thriller genre? Two words: Jeremy Robinson." -- Scott Sigler, NY Times Bestselling author of ANCESTOR"There's nothing timid about Robinson as he drops his readers off the cliff without a parachute and somehow manages to catch us an inch or two from doom." -- Jeff Long, New York Times bestselling author of THE DESCENT"Jeremy Robinson's THRESHOLD is one hell of a thriller, wildly imaginative and diabolical, which combines ancient legends and modern science into a non-stop action ride that will keep you turning the pages until the wee hours. Relentlessly gripping from start to finish, don't turn your back on this book!" -- Douglas Preston, NY Times bestselling author of IMPACT and BLASPHEMYABOUT THE AUTHOR:JEREMY ROBINSON is the author of eleven novels including PULSE, INSTINCT, and THRESHOLD the first three books in his exciting Jack Sigler series. His novels have been translated into nine languages. He is also the director of New Hampshire AuthorFest, a non-profit organization promoting literacy. He lives in New Hampshire with his wife and three children. Views: 437
Evil won't be swindled.In the frozen lands beyond the edge of civilization, charlatan Marten the Magnificent swindles villagers of their valuables in exchange for superstitious charms. But when faced with a true monster, Marten is forced to rely on his own useless trinkets, or risk losing his life. A dark fantasy short story.It's hard to attain Nirvana - especially when you are accused of being a cross-dressing Muslim terrorist. Mr. Jain strictly adheres to the principles of non-violence and vegetarianism. However, due to an an unfortunate turn of circumstances, he develops a taste for meat. He wants to buy meat at a neighborhood restaurant, but fears public condemnation. To avoid detection by fellow Jains, he conceals himself in a burka. In the process, he gets mistaken for a cross-dressing Muslim terrorist who is out to corrupt the moral fabric of American society. Will Mr, Jain escape the clutches of the law and find salvation? It is a far more difficult prospect than he can ever imagine. Views: 437
Dogs of War: Robots are no longer science fiction. Autonomous, programmed to react like animals: fast, relentless, deadly. From microscopic nanobots to massive self-guided aircraft. This technology is here, it’s assessable, and it’s dangerous. What’s even scarier is that almost anyone can get their hands on it.
A freelance terrorist uses the latest generation of robot dogs to deliver WMDs into cities across America. Ultra-realistic robots in the sex industry are used to spread designer plagues. Sophisticated military weapons systems turn on their human masters. A technological apocalypse is coming and we may be too late to stop it.
Joe Ledger and a newly rebuilt Department of Military Sciences square off against this new and terrible threat. Dogs of War pits Joe against a merciless new enemy and an army of techno-terrorists in a race to prevent a global destruction.
Let loose the Dogs of War. Views: 437
