There once was a girl, and there once was a house. This home houses a dark secret.
Will she reveal it?
Will she reveal it?
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Faceless Intruder
Free - 156 pages
In nineteenth century Austro-Hungary, something terrifying lurks around Salzburg. One boy, Benjamin Wirtz, attempts to rescue his younger sister Lena from this mystical evil, only to discover an alternate reality wherein lies the faceless horror. With the help of a nun to protect him against the demons and the dark moments that lay ahead, it's a race against time to rescue Lena and lift the curse.
Avion - Book One of the Crystal Rose Chronicles
Free - 708 pages
When Alecsis Rose finds himself washed up on an unknown beach, he has no idea who he is, or how he got there. Alone in a strange tropical land with people who look nothing like him and don't speak his language, Alecsis has a lot to learn.
Join Alecsis on a magical, danger fraught journey of discovery, as he fights against prejudice and hatred to remember who he is in time to save his friends and the woman he loves from terrible evil.
This book contains wizards, warlocks, knights in shining armour, wicked pirates, damsels in distress, and enough myths and magic to create a legend.
Join Alecsis on a magical, danger fraught journey of discovery, as he fights against prejudice and hatred to remember who he is in time to save his friends and the woman he loves from terrible evil.
This book contains wizards, warlocks, knights in shining armour, wicked pirates, damsels in distress, and enough myths and magic to create a legend.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
The May Day Murders
Free - 715 pages
The tranquility of Smithtown, Ohio is shattered when David Bradley arrives home to find that his wife has been raped and murdered by someone who left no clues behind except the words “May Day” painted on her body. Reporter Sam Middleton is determined to help police find the killer of his ex-wife's friend as they learn that another Smithtown woman has been murdered.
Who will the next victim be?
The Sensitive
Free - 17 pages
The derelict house holds a secret that has been waiting countless years to be discovered, and one unsuspecting boy holds the key which will unleash the fear.
The Gauntlet
Free - 127 pages
The Gauntlet is a short story connected to the New York Times bestselling Cassandra Palmer and Dorina Basarab series of urban fantasy novels. It features Kit Marlowe in a supernatural thriller set in Elizabethan England. First published in the Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance 2, it is now being offered as a free ebook.
The Dreaming
Free - 383 pages
Three siblings from the bush are sent to the big smoke to give their dad some much needed breathing space. Life in Perth has its own challenges and the kids soon flee the suburbs for the shelter of nearby John Forrest National Park, keen to find some elbow room of their own. There, they find ancient things lurking beneath the rocks, stirred up by the relentless heat of summer; things that are jealous of those that walk upon the earth; things that never want to let them leave.
This is a story of family, of love and of hope, of ancient spirits and fables brought to life, of three kids who learn to stick together through thick and through thin.
This is a story of family, of love and of hope, of ancient spirits and fables brought to life, of three kids who learn to stick together through thick and through thin.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Supreme Betrayal
Free - 651 pages
An Army officer is murdered in cold blood. A ship with deadly cargo is bound for the American coast. Only former FBI Agent Andrew Douglas can unravel the plot, but he always plays by the rules.
Now, the rules have changed, but the stakes are higher, much higher. Threats against his family, a newspaper reporter hot on his heels,as he rushes to prevent the deadly attack.
Even the U.S. Constitution and the very foundation of the American government are at risk. Andrew has found himself in the middle of a maelstrom, with no escape.
Reality Check
Free - 37 pages
Jules Jackson, Valerie Winslow's sarcastic, combat boot-wearing friend from the books Royally Jacked, Spin Control, and Do-Over, is interested in a guy. Is the world coming to an end? Does Miss Independence really want to be part of a twosome? And...will the target of Jules' obsession turn out to be a prince or a toad?
Get the inside scoop in Reality Check, a free read from Niki Burnham.
Miss one of the books in the Valerie Winslow series? The entire trilogy is now available in a single volume, titled Royally Crushed, at booksellers everywhere.
For more information on Niki Burnham and her books, visit nikiburnham.com.
The Gateway (Harbinger of Doom Volume 1)
Free - 185 pages
Book 1, The Gateway, won 3rd Best Fantasy Novel of 2009 in the Preditors & Editors Readers Poll.
The Harbinger of Doom saga centers around one Lord Angle Theta, an enigmatic warrior of unknown origins and mystical power. No mortal man is his match in battle. No sorcery can contain or confound him. No scholar or sage can outwit him. But for all his skills, he is but one of us; a man, a human, who shares our faults, our dreams, and our ambitions. He boldly strides across the land, fearless, peerless, and cloaked in mystery; all his will bent on righting such wrongs as he deems fit.
Until the day the Gateway opened and turned the world on its head. On that fateful day, Korrgonn came and washed away our dreams. And his outre' realms of chaos set their unholy mark upon our world and claimed it for their own.
Only Theta and his companions see the enemies aligning against us. Only they foresee our end coming -- the end of civilization, the end of the world of man. Only they can hope to turn the tide of madness and preserve all that we hold dear.
But no man, not even our greatest hero, can stand against the Lords of Chaos and the dark armies of Nifleheim at their command. Fiends that infiltrate unseen within our ranks, that tear down our temples and our traditions; that devour us from within, unseen, unknown, unheralded, and unopposed until the hour grows far too late.
Through the murk and mist that hangs before our eyes, one man only sees true. One man pierces the veil of magic that blinds us all and marks the world as it truly is, revealing secrets, secrets of Angle Theta, so horrifying as to shatter a man's mind and call into question the very nature of good and evil.
Excerpts from the Preface to Harbinger of Doom:
Floating at the surface of the Harbinger of Doom stories (commonly known as the Thetian Saga) are action, heroism, villainy, fantastical creatures, magic, and intrigue, obvious and entertaining to all those that skim its pages. But for those who delve deeper, the Thetian tales present truths both shocking and eternal. The nature of good and evil is explored in ways that led to the Saga’s banning for either religious or political reasons in much of Western Europe for centuries. Ironically, a more careful reading of a wider swath of Thetian canon affirms the time-honored truths and values taught by the Church and upheld by the best of nations.
The Thetian Saga presents a vast, complex world populated by a myriad of memorable characters, and beset with magic, monsters, mystery, myth, and mayhem. It is epic fantasy on its grandest scale. Dropping a reader somewhere amidst that maelstrom is a daunting prospect for author and reader alike. To ease the entrance, I begin the telling with the novella, The Gateway, which is decidedly not epic in scope but introduces some of the most beloved characters of the saga, showcases Theta at his finest, and features the realistic, gritty action the Saga is known for, while also hinting at the wonders and mystery that define the ancient world of Midgaard. Fantasy readers may find it reminiscent in scope and feel to some of Robert E. Howard’s stories of Conan, Kull, or Solomon Kane. Subsequent volumes of the Saga expose the reader to the vast landscape of Midgaard as the Saga’s reach spirals outward and becomes truly epic in scale and complexity.
As you take your first dip into the waters of Midgaard and experience the vivid descriptions of the landscape and the heart-thumping action, you may, as I do, feel the urge to pick up a sword and dive into the fray. Although we can’t fight at Theta's side, take solace that we can revel in his exploits and follow him again and again as he strides across Midgaard in the days of high adventure.
The Harbinger of Doom saga centers around one Lord Angle Theta, an enigmatic warrior of unknown origins and mystical power. No mortal man is his match in battle. No sorcery can contain or confound him. No scholar or sage can outwit him. But for all his skills, he is but one of us; a man, a human, who shares our faults, our dreams, and our ambitions. He boldly strides across the land, fearless, peerless, and cloaked in mystery; all his will bent on righting such wrongs as he deems fit.
Until the day the Gateway opened and turned the world on its head. On that fateful day, Korrgonn came and washed away our dreams. And his outre' realms of chaos set their unholy mark upon our world and claimed it for their own.
Only Theta and his companions see the enemies aligning against us. Only they foresee our end coming -- the end of civilization, the end of the world of man. Only they can hope to turn the tide of madness and preserve all that we hold dear.
But no man, not even our greatest hero, can stand against the Lords of Chaos and the dark armies of Nifleheim at their command. Fiends that infiltrate unseen within our ranks, that tear down our temples and our traditions; that devour us from within, unseen, unknown, unheralded, and unopposed until the hour grows far too late.
Through the murk and mist that hangs before our eyes, one man only sees true. One man pierces the veil of magic that blinds us all and marks the world as it truly is, revealing secrets, secrets of Angle Theta, so horrifying as to shatter a man's mind and call into question the very nature of good and evil.
Excerpts from the Preface to Harbinger of Doom:
Floating at the surface of the Harbinger of Doom stories (commonly known as the Thetian Saga) are action, heroism, villainy, fantastical creatures, magic, and intrigue, obvious and entertaining to all those that skim its pages. But for those who delve deeper, the Thetian tales present truths both shocking and eternal. The nature of good and evil is explored in ways that led to the Saga’s banning for either religious or political reasons in much of Western Europe for centuries. Ironically, a more careful reading of a wider swath of Thetian canon affirms the time-honored truths and values taught by the Church and upheld by the best of nations.
The Thetian Saga presents a vast, complex world populated by a myriad of memorable characters, and beset with magic, monsters, mystery, myth, and mayhem. It is epic fantasy on its grandest scale. Dropping a reader somewhere amidst that maelstrom is a daunting prospect for author and reader alike. To ease the entrance, I begin the telling with the novella, The Gateway, which is decidedly not epic in scope but introduces some of the most beloved characters of the saga, showcases Theta at his finest, and features the realistic, gritty action the Saga is known for, while also hinting at the wonders and mystery that define the ancient world of Midgaard. Fantasy readers may find it reminiscent in scope and feel to some of Robert E. Howard’s stories of Conan, Kull, or Solomon Kane. Subsequent volumes of the Saga expose the reader to the vast landscape of Midgaard as the Saga’s reach spirals outward and becomes truly epic in scale and complexity.
As you take your first dip into the waters of Midgaard and experience the vivid descriptions of the landscape and the heart-thumping action, you may, as I do, feel the urge to pick up a sword and dive into the fray. Although we can’t fight at Theta's side, take solace that we can revel in his exploits and follow him again and again as he strides across Midgaard in the days of high adventure.
Parrot Eyes Lost
Free - 258 pages
Reviews
5 Stars - Whether you are an animal lover or not, you will enjoy this funny story. Great story, getting ready to read another one. You have a new fan, keep'em comin.
3 Stars - There's a good deal of hilarious material here but some of the descriptions require a strong stomach. I'll never quite feel the same about Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom again
3 Stars - There's a good deal of hilarious material here but some of the descriptions require a strong stomach. I'll never quite feel the same about Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom again
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Slave-girls and Amazons
Free - 760 pages
When the Hedral Watcher was in need of a warrior to defeat an all-powerful warlock, he knew that Thane - a lethal intergalactic mercenary - was just the man for the job. Unfortunately, he ended up with an amiable drunk, an inept wizard with an attitude problem, and a blonde Amazon in a tiny squirrel-skin bikini.
As the omniscient being of the planet, the Hedral Watcher had a funny feeling that it would all end up in tears unless Thane could reach the Warlock before his unwitting substitutes tried to fulfill their quest. But the band of fearless Warlock hunters had other ideas.
This is the story of their trials and tribulations, as they romp through a Tolkienesque landscape peopled by the Weird and Wonderful, such as witches seeking men to ride for the donkey-derby; psychotic foresters with a sinister interest in wood-work; and a band of trolls on the lookout for virgins to sacrifice to celebrate Thursdays.
From the auhor of "The Wedding Feast", this humorous fantasy novel was originally published in paperback by Matador, as "A Funny Olde Worlde".
As the omniscient being of the planet, the Hedral Watcher had a funny feeling that it would all end up in tears unless Thane could reach the Warlock before his unwitting substitutes tried to fulfill their quest. But the band of fearless Warlock hunters had other ideas.
This is the story of their trials and tribulations, as they romp through a Tolkienesque landscape peopled by the Weird and Wonderful, such as witches seeking men to ride for the donkey-derby; psychotic foresters with a sinister interest in wood-work; and a band of trolls on the lookout for virgins to sacrifice to celebrate Thursdays.
From the auhor of "The Wedding Feast", this humorous fantasy novel was originally published in paperback by Matador, as "A Funny Olde Worlde".
Memory Stick
Free - 42 pages
Imagine a world where IQ means nothing. Where another measure, something called PQ, Potential Quotient, has replaced it, and where a person's worth is determined by this measure instead. For Low Pots like Tricia Clark, a brilliant girl with a high IQ but low PQ, it means being stuck in a prison she can never break free of, or does it?
Also Included in Space and Waste, Anthology #2 (ISBN 9781476146225) and Anthology #3 (ISBN 9781476122038)
Also Included in Space and Waste, Anthology #2 (ISBN 9781476146225) and Anthology #3 (ISBN 9781476122038)
Mountain Flower
Free - 106 pages
Wisteria, a spirited and principled motel maid, finds herself battling greedy ranchers and a jealous wench for the honor of her humble father and the love of the wealthy and very eligible Anthony.
Kiss on the Bridge
Free - 389 pages
Kiss on the bridge is set in the year 1974. Cyclone Tracy made land fall in Darwin on 25th December 1974 at 9:55am desecrating Darwin. After Tracy had swept the state there was nothing left except this story. Out of the ruins love sparked and mushroomed between Anneli and Wade. They were destined to meet and tell their story for decades to come.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
The Unsuspecting Mage
Free - 950 pages
James, a high school senior, went looking for a job. But instead, embarks upon an adventure of a lifetime. Whisked unexpectedly to a world where magic works, he must learn to master its power, all the while searching for the meaning behind why he was brought there and what he must do.
Book One of the Morcyth Saga Series.
The House of Happy Mayhem
Free - 47 pages
It would be nice to live their life...
Acclaimed short story by Trent Zelazny about taking fantasies too far.
Originally published in The Day the Leash Gave Way and Other Stories, Wilder Publications, 2009.
Received an honorable mention in Best Horror of the Year 2009.
Acclaimed short story by Trent Zelazny about taking fantasies too far.
Originally published in The Day the Leash Gave Way and Other Stories, Wilder Publications, 2009.
Received an honorable mention in Best Horror of the Year 2009.
The Haunted Field Trip
Free - 116 pages
Handi-capable, KK and her colorful crew of grade school sleuths gather clues from a scary old ranch, two gruff cowboys, a cool old grandpa, a strange old grandma, and an actual ghost. You will fall in love with these characters:
KaSandra (KK): Age 11, a street smart little girl with big dreams. A natural born leader she takes charge of her S.A.M. crew as they take on one adventure after another keeping the peace at their school and in their neighborhoods. A precocious child with a heart as big as the whole outdoors, she inspires us with her "can do" attitude as she stoically battles an illness that she keeps in the background.
Winifred: BFF number one, Winnie is KK's closet friend and confidant. Tall for her age and smart as a whip she is the team's voice of reason when they put their heads together to hatch a plan.
Claire: BFF number two, Claire is the heart of the team. She is quick to comment when she notices something out of sorts and first to smile when a smile is needed. Claire and Winnie are the bookends in KK's life, helping her to keep it all together and supporting her in her personal battle with cancer.
Daniel: He is the new kid in school and has a perpetual crush on KK. He naturally fits in with the team and is their official muscle-head according to Claire. He lightens the load physically and emotionally with brawn and a contagious sense of humor.
Zoë: A straight arrow brainiac that KK has been trying to recruit for a while. The team uses her apple pie smile to open doors usually closed by wary adults (teachers, parents, etc…).
Mrs. Ryan: The kid's teacher and advisor, she is the team's go to adult when the going gets tough.
Mr. Beadle: The coolest bus driver in the history of the world. Never at a loss for words, he always has something clever to say. He makes going to school fun.
Grade School Gumshoe
Author Conveys Value of Perseverance and Innocence in his first Children's Book
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Remember what it was like to see the world with the curious eyes of innocence? Nicholas Sheridan Stanton presents a clever and touching story of childhood in the latest installment of his children's book series, KK Undercover Mystery with The Haunted Field Trip.
In his first book, the author introduced readers around the globe to KaSandra (KK to her friends) and her S.A.M. (Secret Agents for Moms) team, Winifred and Claire, her two BFFs, as well as Daniel the new kid, and Zoë, the latest recruit. Last year the 4th graders from dear old Deer Canyon Elementary School solved The Cookie Caper when they unmasked and captured the pesky Lunchito Bandito. This time, a year older, the spunky 5th graders tackle their most puzzling case yet. It all begins with a mysterious dream, one that they all share, right down to the teeniest and tiniest detail. That dream leads them on a twisting path of clues and detours as they try and figure out what's up at The Shetland Stables?
Author Conveys Value of Perseverance and Innocence in his first Children's Book
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Remember what it was like to see the world with the curious eyes of innocence? Nicholas Sheridan Stanton presents a clever and touching story of childhood in the latest installment of his children's book series, KK Undercover Mystery with The Haunted Field Trip.
In his first book, the author introduced readers around the globe to KaSandra (KK to her friends) and her S.A.M. (Secret Agents for Moms) team, Winifred and Claire, her two BFFs, as well as Daniel the new kid, and Zoë, the latest recruit. Last year the 4th graders from dear old Deer Canyon Elementary School solved The Cookie Caper when they unmasked and captured the pesky Lunchito Bandito. This time, a year older, the spunky 5th graders tackle their most puzzling case yet. It all begins with a mysterious dream, one that they all share, right down to the teeniest and tiniest detail. That dream leads them on a twisting path of clues and detours as they try and figure out what's up at The Shetland Stables?
Handi-capable, KK and her colorful crew of grade school sleuths gather clues from a scary old ranch, two gruff cowboys, a cool old grandpa, a strange old grandma, and an actual ghost. You will fall in love with these characters:
KaSandra (KK): Age 11, a street smart little girl with big dreams. A natural born leader she takes charge of her S.A.M. crew as they take on one adventure after another keeping the peace at their school and in their neighborhoods. A precocious child with a heart as big as the whole outdoors, she inspires us with her "can do" attitude as she stoically battles an illness that she keeps in the background.
Winifred: BFF number one, Winnie is KK's closet friend and confidant. Tall for her age and smart as a whip she is the team's voice of reason when they put their heads together to hatch a plan.
Claire: BFF number two, Claire is the heart of the team. She is quick to comment when she notices something out of sorts and first to smile when a smile is needed. Claire and Winnie are the bookends in KK's life, helping her to keep it all together and supporting her in her personal battle with cancer.
Daniel: He is the new kid in school and has a perpetual crush on KK. He naturally fits in with the team and is their official muscle-head according to Claire. He lightens the load physically and emotionally with brawn and a contagious sense of humor.
Zoë: A straight arrow brainiac that KK has been trying to recruit for a while. The team uses her apple pie smile to open doors usually closed by wary adults (teachers, parents, etc…).
Mrs. Ryan: The kid's teacher and advisor, she is the team's go to adult when the going gets tough.
Mr. Beadle: The coolest bus driver in the history of the world. Never at a loss for words, he always has something clever to say. He makes going to school fun.
Black Silk
Free - 299 pages
Vic has two loves in her life, her cat, Mister, and reading books from her bookstore. Her future looked set, until one night when she's saved from probable danger by a mysterious stranger.
Cole has moved around a lot during his life, never finding a true home, until he buys an old house, and fate steps in to change his future.
A light romance with a paranormal twist.
Cole has moved around a lot during his life, never finding a true home, until he buys an old house, and fate steps in to change his future.
A light romance with a paranormal twist.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Heller
Free - 732 pages
Moving into his combined office/residence, Tilly joins the strange group of people living there that Heller seems to have collected on his way: teenaged Goth, Niq; sensitive, scarred Daniel; colossal twins, Sid and Clive; and the shadowy Victor, who is never seen. Dwelling in close proximity to them all strengthens her growing bonds with Daniel and Niq, neither of who have ever had a positive female role model in their lives. It also tests her will power with Heller, particularly as he doesn't hide his growing personal interest in her. While she's mightily tempted, Tilly can't overlook his promiscuity or his increasingly possessive attitude.
Not sure what to think when she realises that she's the only female in a business that employs a lot of terrifyingly large and loyal men, Tilly struggles to be accepted as a Heller's team member. Her first assignment, acting as companion to the bored young wife of a visiting rich businessman, doesn't go to plan and Tilly receives a violent introduction to the rougher side of security work. Her second assignment with a polygamous family pushes her professionalism and self-preservation skills to the limit.
When her agent makes her an offer she shouldn't refuse, Tilly has to decide between her new life with Heller and his 'family' and something she thought she'd always wanted.
Twenty-five year old Tilly Chalmers can't believe her luck when she lands a dream job at Heller's Security & Surveillance, despite a disastrous interview and no real experience or skills. An unsuccessful actor and almost down to her last dollar, Tilly hasn't accomplished much in life and is desperate to succeed in her new job. She finds herself attached to its many benefits, not the least of which is her dangerously attractive new boss, Heller. She soon discovers though that he is a man with secrets, leaving her with many unanswered questions. Why won't he tell her anything about himself and why is he using a false name? Does his brutal streak prove that he is a cold-blooded killer, as thought by some people?
Moving into his combined office/residence, Tilly joins the strange group of people living there that Heller seems to have collected on his way: teenaged Goth, Niq; sensitive, scarred Daniel; colossal twins, Sid and Clive; and the shadowy Victor, who is never seen. Dwelling in close proximity to them all strengthens her growing bonds with Daniel and Niq, neither of who have ever had a positive female role model in their lives. It also tests her will power with Heller, particularly as he doesn't hide his growing personal interest in her. While she's mightily tempted, Tilly can't overlook his promiscuity or his increasingly possessive attitude.
Not sure what to think when she realises that she's the only female in a business that employs a lot of terrifyingly large and loyal men, Tilly struggles to be accepted as a Heller's team member. Her first assignment, acting as companion to the bored young wife of a visiting rich businessman, doesn't go to plan and Tilly receives a violent introduction to the rougher side of security work. Her second assignment with a polygamous family pushes her professionalism and self-preservation skills to the limit.
When her agent makes her an offer she shouldn't refuse, Tilly has to decide between her new life with Heller and his 'family' and something she thought she'd always wanted.
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