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Symposium of the Reaper by Andrew Adams


About Featured Book: Symposium of the Reaper by Andrew Adams

Symposium of the Reaper is a horror anthology featuring 13 short stories written in distinctive styles. Traversing graveyards, comedy clubs, and art class, the compilation is a collection that leaves the reader guessing at what is coming next. This anthology was forged from the variety of Tales From the Crypt and the anarchic spirit of the Evil Dead franchise and would be a good fit for those who grew up loving Goosebumps books, but would have preferred if some of them were rated R rather than PG.

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EVERY THIRD NIGHT by Mitch Maiman

About EVERY THIRD NIGHT by Mitch Maiman:

Every Third Night is an eye-opening yet poignant novel set in a busy, dehumanizing, and unyielding New York City residency program in Obstetrics and Gynecology in 1984. It brings the reader into the real world of medicine at a time of limited supervision and brutal duty hours through the vantage points of young physicians enduring stressful conflicts and volatile relationships.
As the protagonist and his colleagues grapple with the overwhelming friction of their circumstances, the intertwined subplots collide and come crashing down when a haunting mishap leaves the program reeling and their lives forever transformed.

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Half Notes From Berlin

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Berlin, 1933.
Hans believes he and his family are safe from persecution.

Then, he discovers his family’s dirty secret: his maternal grandparents were Jews who converted to Christianity.

Driven by the desire to understand who he is and whether his mother’s blood is tainted, Hans befriends Rebecca, the only Jewish girl he knows. Perhaps if Jewish blood isn’t evil, his mother will be ok.

To be a Jew in Hitler’s Germany is dangerous.
But to fall in love with one is unthinkable.

Desperate to keep both his family’s true heritage and his love for Rebecca a secret, Hans attempts to navigate this terrifying new world. He’s disconsolate when his Jewish mother is kicked out of the Berlin Conservatory. He’s disgusted by his Aryan father’s aims to acquire Jewish business on the cheap.

Worst, he must watch helplessly as his classmates target Rebecca with increasing violence and malice.

But when his school announces it will expel Jewish students, Hans is determined to fight for Rebecca — and the lives and souls of his family.

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Susan: A Jane Austen Prequel

About Susan: A Jane Austen Prequel:

usan is a Jane Austen Prequel (or Pride and Prejudice Variation) brilliantly capturing Austen’s own Lady Susan as a young girl.

As the BookLife review put it for Publishers Weekly: “McVeigh’s prose and plotting are pitch-perfect. Emma mingles with Pride and Prejudice in a delightful confrontation between the two books’ worlds… This Austen-inspired novel echoes the master herself.”

Familiar characters abound – Frank Churchill, Lady Catherine de Bourgh, Darcy himself – but Susan – mischievous and manipulative – is the star. This is Austen that even Austen might have loved, with a touch of Georgette Heyer in the romantic sections. Fans of Bridgerton will also relish this classic regency romance, the first in a six-book series.

Sixteen-year-old Susan Smithson – pretty but poor, clever but capricious – has just been expelled from a school for young ladies in London.

At the mansion of the formidable Lady Catherine de Bourgh, she attracts a raffish young nobleman. But, at the first hint of scandal, her guardian dispatches her to her uncle Collins’ rectory in Kent, where her sensible cousin Alicia lives and “where nothing ever happens.”

Here Susan mischievously inspires the local squire to put on a play, with consequences no one could possibly have foreseen. What with the unexpected arrival of Frank Churchill, Alicia’s falling in love and a tumultuous elopement, rural Kent will surely never seem safe again…

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Brother Against Brother, Civil War by Steven D. Shepard


About Featured Book: Brother Against Brother, Civil War by Steven D. Shepard

Brother Against Brother, Civil War is a historical fiction novel about the experience of Captain Douglas Ivey (CSA) at the Battle of Mansfield, Louisiana. In this sibling adventure Captain Ivey is ordered by his commander to assemble a ragged unit of Confederate regulars and lead them south down the Red River Road on a dangerous reconnaissance mission to locate and number an invading Union Army. His mission warps his damaged unit to the Battle of Mansfield where Captain Ivey has to save his brother in the Union Army from being taken a Confederate prisoner. The Battle of Mansfield was the bloody Civil War battle that saved Texas from being invaded by hostile Union forces.

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The Letter Carrier by L.C. Lewis

The Letter Carrier by L.C. Lewis

A WWII coming-of age story based on three years of interviews with Michelle Naget, whose family members spent four years as captives in their own home after it was commandeered by the Nazis.

WINNER of THREE 5-Star reviews from “READERS FAVORITE”

“This book should be mandatory reading for every student in grade 10.” N.N. Light, author.

“ . . . filled me with such faith and hope.”

“ . . . harrowing, powerful, and breathtaking.”

“. . . a story that will stick with me forever.”

“The Letter Carrier absolutely took my breath away.”

“Brilliantly and beautifully written!”

When the German march across Europe reaches France, young Michelle Naget and her family join the throngs fleeing for safety. But their flight ends in capture by the Nazis, with one member of the family taken, while the rest of the family is sent back to their village of Braquis, France, to serve the enemy who has commandeered their home.

For the next four years, the Nagets live in the crosshairs of the enemy living under their roof and of the neighbors who question the family’s loyalties. Every day becomes a test of faith for Michelle-in God, in family, in the hope that the Allies will come, and in the letters from a young French rebel named Légère who promises Michelle that she will be free again.

But when the Nazis’ torment increases, and the razor-thin line between life and death narrows for the Nagets, the family’s motto, “We do what must be done,” and Michelle’s faith in God, give her the courage to face her enemy and do whatever she must to protect the family she loves.

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Niergel Chronicles – The Tenth Mantle Bearer by D. I. Hennessey

Niergel Chronicles – The Tenth Mantle Bearer by D. I. Hennessey

Niergel Chronicles – The Tenth Mantle Bearer follows the fantastic adventures of Jeff Sutherland, a brilliant young scientist who encounters a closely guarded secret that topples everything he has believed about reality.

Time is running out for Jeff as he races to complete his urgent Quest and new threats and surprising enemies come to light. His search leads him to the most extraordinary discovery of his life, unleashing new powers that turn the tide in their battle against the growing forces of darkness as Jeff assumes his role as the Tenth Bearer and defender of the Niergel Mantle.

The Tenth Mantle Bearer is book three in the Niergel Chronicles series. the story of Jeff’s soul-stirring pursuit of truth. While learning the truth about his lost family he also discovers the most extraordinary reality of all. One that upends everything he ever believed and is the only defense against the dark forces who now threaten the entire world. Jeff’s most profound discovery is the one he least expects — the proof of God’s creative hand.

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Relative Consequences by Jody Herpin

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RELATIVE CONSEQUENCES tells the story of Atlanta resident and ex-teacher, Jessy Tate, who is on a mission to find the truth about her past no matter what the cost.

Jessy buries her husband on a chilly day in October 2005. That’s when the nightmares begin again; but this time, the scenery is clear, and the fear is real. However, the puzzle pieces in her head make no sense. These vivid flashbacks reflect what her mind has forgotten—a drama starring a childhood friend and a giant banyan tree set in a time in history when little towns kept big secrets.

Back in 1956, eleven-year-old Jessy hero-worships Eli Blanchard, her hard-working and loving father who owns Aunt Prissy’s Kitchen, a diner that serves the best biscuits in Bonita Springs, Florida. That year, Jessy and her friend, Rita May McAfee, create a clubhouse deep in the roots of a banyan tree. Late at night, on the fourth of July, the two girls witness an evil that will haunt them forever.

As adults, Jessy and Rita deal with their memories differently, causing each one to suffer their own set of consequences.

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Chasing Rabbits

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Free to download today on Kindle.

Winner 2022 PenCraft Book Awards 2022 BEST FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR
Winner at the Literary Titan Book Award 2022
Winner at the FAPA 2022 President’s Book Awards
Winner at the American Fiction Awards
Finalist at the Maxy Awards
Distinguised Favorite at the Independent Press Award/NYC Big Book Award

With an important test quickly approaching, Rudy is sure he is more than up to the challenge. Nevertheless a forthcoming trial unrelated with his academic abilities will test his very soul.

As a driven fourth year medical student, Rudy Dell is all about numbers and school standing. Having previously scheduled a non-demanding clerkship to complete his studies; an unexpected turn of events finds him assigned to the Oncology unit of the University Pediatric Hospital. On unfamiliar territory and answering to a demanding attending physician, things are not as expected.

On a desperate struggle to find time to study Rudy is now surrounded by patients and situations very different to what he has faced before. Still confident in his abilities, Rudy believes he will tackle this new challenge as he always does, head on. Unbeknownst to him, he will face a most unexpected test, as the children of the oncology unit show him he might not be quite prepared for the upcoming weeks, and maybe not quite prepare to become a doctor.

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Lost Treasure of Petersburg

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When workers John Hawkins and Joe Bryant began remodeling work to transform the beautiful and mysterious “Centre Hill House” into the City of Petersburg, Virginia’s own museum, they could not know the treasure, clues, and evidence they would encounter. Before very long, the house would soon disclose a sight unseen for many years. In short sequence, scenes and secrets, held only by a very select few, long dead, individuals would shine one day soon for all to see. Named “Centre Hill Museum”, it sits on top of the highest hilltop near downtown Petersburg. The mansion overlooked the lower half of a mostly refurbished older business district. The Appomattox River, which is a few short blocks away, flows below its stately perch. In those days, the front of such homes were built to face the water, which in this case, was the shipping route into Petersburg. Centre Hill was no exception. Hundreds of men died fighting the Civil War just around the bend from its watch. From the south looking north toward Richmond, the porch offered a sweeping expanse. There, soldiers could monitor General Grants Army for more than a mile, another unintended purpose for the home’s porch during this time.Buried and obscured, a tunnel dug into the side of a hill near the Appomattox River at the North end, found its destination beneath the stately house. As the two old friends and workers worked, Joe’s curiosity and intuition would reveal an extraordinary discovery with a history and drama long buried within the reinforced walls of the secret tunnel. Follow the story of presidents and explorers, of soldiers and protectors, as the plan that was hatched to restore a war-torn young country with millions in gold following the civil war is foiled and rediscovered decades later.

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Niergel Chronicles – Last Hope by D. I. Hennessey

Niergel Chronicles – Last Hope by D. I. Hennessey

The fantastic adventure of a brilliant young scientist and a closely guarded secret that topples everything he has believed about reality.

His fantastic journey finds him facing dangerous perils and shocking supernatural threats, forcing him to face the Creator he has adamantly denied.

Niergel Chronicles – Last Hope is the first installment of the Niergel Chronicles series. It follows the fantastic adventure of Jeff Sutherland as he discovers the astonishing truth about his family history and the earth’s past. While following the evidence all around him, Jeff’s most profound discovery is the one he least expects — the proof of God’s creative hand.

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A Gift Most Rare by Tom Leihbacher


About Featured Book: A Gift Most Rare by Tom Leihbacher

It’s Christmastime in the pocket-sized village of Briarcliff Manor. With yuletide spirits flying high, life seems close to perfect in this quaint suburb of Manhattan. But not everyone feels the holiday cheer. While most go about their joyful holiday pursuits, young Charlie Riverton is restless. Compassionate by nature, he’s especially mindful of the lonely and forlorn. At the same time, he’s the unofficial leader of a close-knit group of sixth-grade buddies. Together they grapple with pre-teen hijinks, newfound freedoms and an emerging, nerve-wracking interest in girls. Meanwhile, there’s a curiously gifted newcomer in town. Charlie develops a special friendship with the handsome stranger and together, they set out to craft a God-honoring Christmas gift for the whole community. Along the way, lives are changed and people begin to look at Christmas a little differently. Come spend the holidays in Briarcliff with this feel-good, coming of age story set in small-town America in the early 1970s.

Congratulations to Tom for writing a heartwarming Christmas story that evokes the traditional Christmas spirit. A Gift Most Rare focuses on a God-honoring relationship between a young boy, a guardian angel and a whole village that rediscovers how best to celebrate Christmas. -Kevin Sorbo, Actor, Producer, and Director

A Gift Most Rare is a gift to every reader. Bringing you back to a time when Christmas was filled with thanks to God, it is a great reminder to care for those around you, giving to those in need and coming together to celebrate God’s gift of Jesus.  -Rev Anthony Karlik, Sr. Pastor of Faith Lutheran Church, Briarcliff Manor, NY, and Eastern Region President of the Church of the Lutheran Brethren

This novel is sweet and affectionate, with a strong spiritual uplift. A lovely debut. -Jamie Malanowski, author of The Coup and Commander Will Cushing, Daredevil Hero of the Civil War

Every once in a while comes a magical story, an exquisite jewel of a book, a piece of fiction that more than makes up for all the ordinary books. Leihbacher is an amazing storyteller. He economically imbues his plot and characters with life’s truths. -Karen Smith, Historian, Briarcliff Manor

A Gift Most Rare is a thoroughly feel-good holiday tale, reminiscent of the things we love about It’s a Wonderful Life, but for our times. -Martha Higgins Ferguson, Chappaqua, NY

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Every Which Way But Home by Kit James

About Every Which Way But Home by Kit James:

Jolted from his cozy life when he accompanies his Boss, Ian, on an ill-fated trip, Barney is thrown into the unfamiliar world of Barranyup Dog Pound. Getting lost was his own fault – he’s got nobody to blame but himself, as he admits. There’s nothing worse for a dog than feeling sheepish!
¬ ¬Now that he’s been incarcerated, the smart-arse young mutt must use his wits and his ‘smarts’ to survive in this hostile environment. Stunned and disappointed that Ian doesn’t show to take him home, Barney’s got to deal with his new situation. Can he learn to use the system under the guidance of Charlie, an ancient scarred Blue Heeler who takes him under his paw, or will it be “’bye, bye Cruel World” with Doc Soper’s needle?
And then … will there be life and love in a new home after the dog pound?
Find out how it all happens in Every Which Way but Home, the humorous, yet touching, prequel to the popular Mutt to Megastar Series.

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Dasheen Patch Daze

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Dasheen Patch Daze is set in 1970s Trinidad. It tells the story of eleven year old Prem who is embroiled in the cycle of his parents’ tumultuous relationship. His only refuge is with his maternal family where he spends his school holidays basking in the clean fresh air of the South.

Unfortunately, this time the usual excitement is overshadowed by family disagreements. As these spiral out of control, Prem is propelled into a world of deep secrets of the past, leading to uncertainties about his own future. Facing these harrowing challenges, he questions whether peace and unity will ever be restored. Prem realises just how alone he is, as he yearns for a return to normality.

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The Dog Lovers’ Rescue Romance Boxset 2: Books 7 to 12 by Miranda Rose Barker

The Dog Lovers’ Rescue Romance Boxset 2: Books 7 to 12 by Miranda Rose Barker

For the first time collected into a box set, books 7-12 of the Dog Lovers’ Rescue Romances featuring canines Mr. Bean, Rocky, Scout, Ranger, Bruno, and Providence are all here. Root for the dogs as their fictional stories unfold.

They all find their forever homes through a dog rescue center, after romping through their respective adventures and misadventures. Yes, they each find their way to happily ever after lives.

The adoptive individuals and families learn to appreciate the hard work, sacrifices, and earnest efforts of the rescue center volunteers, veterinarians, and staff who save their animals’ lives every day.

You’ll find single dad romance, single mom romance, enemies to lovers clean romance, and more. A rescue dog is at the heart of each story.

Included in this second 6-book boxset clean and wholesome romance collection:

Adopting Mr. Bean With Heart
Rescuing Rocky With Heart
Saving Scout With Heart
Rescuing Ranger With Heart
Training Bruno With Heart
Rescuing Providence With Heart

If you love dogs of all breeds (purebred and mixed – from Boston terriers, terrier mixes, and golden retrievers to German shepherds, English bulldogs, beagles and everything in between), you’ll delight in reading this heartwarming series from Miranda Rose Barker in boxset form.

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Alpha by John Henley


About Featured Book: Alpha by John Henley

Ian Ridgefield thought he was done with the military. He had completed more than he ever expected and did it at a level few will ever reach. Back home and taking care of his mother, even if she didn't ask for it, while quickly moving up the corporate ladder, his days of being a door kicker and dealing with sand rubbing his skin raw were further and further away.

When Washington D.C. turns into a proverbial hellhole, the Pentagon razed to the ground, within a matter of seconds, he is presented with a request that he isn't sure he wants to accept. This decision is even more difficult to make when a woman he hadn't thought about for more than a decade has entered his life and keeping it more than a little interesting.

Ian's code of moral justice may land him into legal trouble and the stand he makes to save the life of one while taking others, is difficult to offset for the community he lives in but can they agree to overlook it? When two people with more money and legal power than any duo in the country are willing to help ensure he stays on the outside of the Tombs in New York City it is a reality he has a difficult time accepting.

Will Ian, finally, find peace in life and chemistry with the woman of his dreams, or will the skeletons come crashing out of his closet and destroy the foundation he has worked so hard to create? Travel through the journey of treacherous deceit, ecstatic highs, military men standing up to corrupt governments, and men being an impenetrable wall between pure evil and the women they have sworn to protect.

The first book in a wonderful series highlighting the men and women who have, or do, serve in the military. This is not a stand-alone book.

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Where David Threw Stones

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When ten-year-old David Saidel’s parents are murdered, he is sent to live with his grandfather in the anti-Semitic village of Brennenbach. Miserable and lonely, David finds solace in his kindly Grandpa Ernst, who has one strict rule: never go out after midnight.

When David breaks curfew to search for his missing dog, he discovers why Ernst is so serious about his curfew: Brennenbach is cursed. When midnight strikes, the town is thrown back to 1943, the height of Hitler’s reign.

The Nazi ghosts that infest Brennenbach are just as dangerous as they were in life. They’re hunting for David, thinking he is the last member of a family they’ve been ordered to destroy.

Through the help of a little girl named Maria Rahm, David sets out to end the Curse before it claims more victims.

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The Patio

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Andrea Pierce is a reasonable, responsible woman whose life has been a concentrated effort of staying out of sight and out of mind. However, being nearly 6’tall and drop dead gorgeous does make that a nearly impossible feat, not to mention she just so happens to be the one and only child of one of the most influential Hollywood movie directors/writers. Up until now however, she has done an excellent job and has found contentment in focusing on educational goals and her future career options despite her mother Maggie’s constant nagging about finding a man. Tonight however, Maggie may get everything that she has ever wanted for het daughter and Andrea just may get everything that she thought she never wanted.

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