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The Devil’s Whelp by Vin Jackson

About Featured Book: The Devil's Whelp by Vin Jackson

The floating exploration rig, Olympian, is drilling for oil. It has a crew of 80 tough, no-nonsense oilmen capable of handling anything . So they think. But Scott Reef #8 isn't just a jinx – it will prove to be one hole too many.

There's something down there apart from sea and mud that seems to think they're here for fun. The rules of Its game are simple – play or die; the prize for winning – Olympian.

The only one on board who understands the situation is the toolpusher, Del Presswood. With each new event the whelp is coming to know him, enabling it to stay one step ahead, ensuring his warnings about the dangers are ignored.

If Del doesn't do something, and fast, he is going to lose the rig and his entire crew. For their sakes, this is one game he has to win. But time is running out!

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21 Tattoos

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21 Tattoos
What if your deepest, darkest fears were inked on your skin for the world to see?
Famous plastic surgeon Derek Hollinger has it all: money, success, luxury cars, and an L.A. penthouse near the beach. Who cares if he has no friends or lovers? He doesn’t need anyone.
But Derek’s seemingly perfect life is shattered after a chance encounter with a mysterious old woman. When he wakes up covered in tattoos, the shadow of his traumatic past—one he can no longer outrun—looms large.
Aided in his desperate quest for the truth by the young nurse he once scorned, Derek’s only hope for redemption lies within his own damaged psyche.
What can it mean? Are they part of God’s plan for him, a test of his lapsed faith…or a curse brought on by his own arrogance?
And can he get rid of them before he loses everything?

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The Story of Gunnar Hansen by John C. Dailey

The Story of Gunnar Hansen by John C. Dailey

In his grief over losing his wife, Gunner, 73, headed out for a 3-week solo canoe trip to spiritually connect with her. The northern Minnesota wilderness is the unique setting for this uplifting adventure story as Gunnar tries to reunite with his beloved Kathleen.

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MEGASTAR

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Unexpected fame, fan adulation, and money became his aphrodisiac, but distanced him from the woman he loved and lost.

With a twist of fate and a bit of kismet, nineteen-year-old Addison Stone stumbles upon solace when he discovers his extraordinary singing voice that brings him international fame and fortune that he is ill-prepared for. As he climbs the ladder to musical acclaim, his heart remains tethered to his turbulent childhood having been raised by a mentally unstable mother that left him emotionally scarred. From mother to son, the legacy of Addison’s turbulent childhood persists.
But amidst the blinding lights and thunderous applause, Addison falls in love with a young woman named Hanna and she with him. But soon there is a deafening silence as Addison loses Hanna’s love to his addiction to his new-found fame and fortune. He sets out to win her back.
Journey through the intricate roots of Addison’s life as “MEGASTAR” takes you on a captivating odyssey.

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Finding Joy by Tara White

Finding Joy by Tara White

Have you spent your life giving so much of yourself to others that you no longer know who you are anymore?

40-year-old Joy Donnoly, recently widowed following her husband’s decade-long progressive illness, finds herself all alone after her triplets leave for college and university.

Without anyone to take care of for the first time in two decades, Joy realizes she has given so much of herself to take care of her family that she lost herself in the process. Unable to figure out what to do next, she falls into a depression, losing herself to television and social media to cope with her grief. When her daughters step in to do an “intervention” Joy begins a journey to rediscover herself and find a new way forward.

Join Joy on her journey of self-discovery, as she fights her way through the darkness to reclaim her identity, and in doing so, not only finds herself but finds a way to step into her future with happiness and joy.

Author Tara White wrote the majority of this book on location in Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia (literally sitting on the rocks looking out into the Atlantic Ocean), and in Waikoloa, Hawaii, two of the settings in the book. The rocks and ocean on the book cover are from an actual picture taken during one of her writing sessions. She visited Nova Scotia many times a year in one of her prior jobs and took advantage of the opportunity to get out to Peggy’s Cove to squeeze in a few hours of writing on her trips. Peggy’s Cove quickly became her magical writing place where, as soon as she sits down on the rocks and opens her laptop, her fingers just start flying across the keyboard and the characters come to life! Since she started visiting Peggy’s Cove fairly regularly over five years ago, she has easily spent over a couple of hundred hours on the rocks, and on many of those visits, she searched the ocean for a whale or a dolphin, without one sighting. On her last trip to Peggy’s Cove, with her completed manuscript in the rental car in the parking lot, she was goofing around taking some sample pictures for the book cover and she saw a dolphin! She watched as the dolphin jumped out of the water, moving back and forth in front of her as it moved farther away, under the setting sun. At that moment, Tara felt the connection to her main character in one of the scenes in her book, feeling pure joy and excitement while standing on the rocks!

Tara is a Radical Change Coach and energy healer. Her life mission, in addition to entertaining people with her stories, is to help empower people to heal and transform their lives so that they can live the life of their dreams, with joy and happiness.

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The Ericksen Connection 2nd Edition

About The Ericksen Connection 2nd Edition:

The Ericksen Connection is a spy thriller about betrayal, PTSD, corruption, conspiracy, terrorism, and murder. Mark Ericksen, the former Navy SEAL Team Six operator and executive vice president of EyeD4 Systems, a biometrics defense contractor based in Wilsonville, Oregon, was all about duty, honor, and country. He resigned from his commission in 2002 and, over the next several years, worked for three defense contractors, maintaining his top-secret security clearance while hiding his PTSD.
In 2009, the CIA received actionable intelligence about a Saudi terrorist mastermind aided by Russian arms dealers who needed a classified biometrics encryption communications system from EyeD4 Systems to direct his sleeper cell operatives in launching a horrific nuclear attack on American cities.
When America urgently needed his services again, the CIA tasked him with Operation Avenging Eagles to sabotage the plot. Can Ericksen avoid discovery and thwart the nuclear attack before a network of terrorists achieves their plans?
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In the first Edition, The Ericksen Connection received 84 ratings/reviews at 4.0 out of 5.0.

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Your Brain’s Still Flashing by Jim Lively

About Featured Book: Your Brain’s Still Flashing by Jim Lively

After being discharged from Parkland Behavior Health Hospital, all young attorney, Simon Steed wanted was to live a normal life. As word of his mental issues spreads, he cannot even get appointed to represent indigent clients in
criminal law cases. Simon’s fortunes appear to have changed when he suddenly gets a phone call from a woman named Veronica Steele, a Highland Park socialite who is seeking to divorce her wealthy husband. Things get mysterious when
Veronica reveals that her sister was Simon’s nurse while he was inpatient at the behavior health hospital. The sister recommended Simon because he suffers from the same type of mental illness as Veronica and thought he could relate to her. Simon begins to suspect that Veronica chose him for another nefarious reason. To add to his stress, he starts becoming infatuated with his beautiful enigmatic new
next-door neighbor.

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The Soul of Ruby Lord

About The Soul of Ruby Lord:

A cursed lineage. A demonic siege. The inevitable embrace of death.

Born to a bloodline that was cursed by Lucifer himself generations ago, Ruby is caught in a relentless battle to keep her daughters untouched by their family’s dark legacy. No corner of her life is safe from the demonic forces that plague them.

Caught in the malevolent schemes of a demon, Muth, Ruby and her daughters have their everyday existence turned into a fight for survival against hellish foes.

Muth is hell-bent on dragging their souls to the depths of the Hellfire Realm, turning their lives into a nightmarish tug-of-war between good and evil. Every decision Ruby makes is impacted by Muth, weaving the very destiny of her family.

What sacrifices is she willing to make to break free from the curse that haunts her family?

The Soul of Ruby Lord is a gripping paranormal women’s fiction novel that blends the thrill of age- old curses with the unwavering strength of a mother’s love. This is a must-read for anyone who likes their demonic forces with a side of guardian angels and unconditional love.

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A Grave Every Mile: A Pioneer Western Adventure by David Fitz-Gerald

A Grave Every Mile: A Pioneer Western Adventure by David Fitz-Gerald

Embark on a harrowing trek across the rugged American frontier in 1850. Your wagon awaits, and the untamed wilderness calls. This epic western adventure will test the mettle of even the bravest souls.

Dorcas Moon and her family set forth in search of opportunity and a brighter future. Yet, what awaits them is a relentless gauntlet of life-threatening challenges: miserable weather, ravenous insects, scorching sunburns, and unforgiving terrain. It’s not merely a battle for survival but a test of their unity and sanity.

Amidst the chaos, Dorcas faces ceaseless trials: her husband’s unending bickering, her daughter’s descent into madness, and the ever-present danger of lethal rattlesnakes, intensifying the peril with each step. The specter of death looms large, with diseases spreading and the eerie howls of rabid wolves piercing the night. Will the haunting image of wolves desecrating a grave push Dorcas over the edge?

With each mile, the migration poses a haunting question: Who will endure the relentless quest to cross the continent, and who will leave their bones to rest beside the trail? The pathway is bordered by graves, a chilling reminder of the steep cost of dreams.

A Grave Every Mile marks the commencement of an unforgettable saga. Start reading Ghosts Along the Oregon Trail now to immerse yourself in an expedition where every decision carries the weight of life, death, and the pursuit of a brighter future along the Oregon Trail.

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MEGASTAR

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With a twist of fate and a bit of kismet, nineteen-year-old Addison Stone stumbles upon solace when he discovers his extraordinary singing voice that brings him unexpected international fame and fortune that he is ill-prepared for. As he climbs the ladder to musical acclaim, his heart remains tethered to a past he can never escape having been raised by a mentally unstable mother that left him emotionally scarred. From mother to son, the legacy of Addison’s turbulent childhood persists.
But amidst the blinding lights and thunderous applause, Addison falls in love with a young woman named Hanna and she with him. But soon there is a deafening silence as Addison loses Hanna’s love to his addiction to his new-found fame and fortune. He sets out to win her back.
Journey through the intricate roots of Addison’s life as “MEGASTAR” takes you on a captivating odyssey.

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True Grace by Karen E. Osborne

True Grace by Karen E. Osborne

A powerful story about love, courage, sacrifice, resilience, and hope. True Grace, set in 1924 during the Harlem Renaissance and Roaring Twenties, chronicles the journey of an immigrant, mixed-raced woman from The Congo, England, and Jamaica, fighting for her family’s survival.

Inspired by the author’s grandmother, Grace must navigate the misogyny and racism of the courts, banks, child welfare system, and bad actors to her hold her family together. Calling on her grit, determination, and grace, she must overcome harrowing circumstances. Readers will find themselves hooked from the first riveting chapter and cheering for Grace each step of the way.

True Grace is available as an E-book, audiobook, hard cover and paperback.

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Margery

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“A lone hiker is drawn deep into the woods and emerges into a community set apart from the real world. What unfolds for him there—and the secret he discovers—isn’t what you might expect. With its rich descriptions of the natural world, its wise and articulate insights, its cast of humane characters, Margery addresses the deepest and most important issues we face. It’s Jeffrey Penn May’s best book.” – John Dalton, prize winning author of Heaven Lake and The Inverted Forest

Introverted backpacker Jeremy wanders off trail and discovers an eccentric, otherworldly town nestled in a mountain basin. The people he finds there are pleasant but a little bit peculiar. He befriends a reticent doctor and his quirky wife, and Margery, who regularly leaps from a cliff in death-defying bungee jumps.

Why, he wonders, do the otherwise healthy and upbeat townspeople seem to be disappearing? Does it have anything to do with hallucinogenic mushrooms and the transition from life to whatever lies beyond?

“This graceful, lyrical, and delicate novella lets us live in the mind of a fellow human who seeks solace and escape in the wilderness. May is brave enough to tackle and illuminate the big mysteries: how and why we keep going, how we face death, how we connect or fail to,

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The Hybrids by Quentin Eckman

The Hybrids by Quentin Eckman

An unlucky gambler, the essence of an alien being, and a brilliant, beautiful, doctoral candidate embark on an adventure unlike any they could imagine.

This a story about a gambler who was very lucky for a long time, then very unlucky for just long enough to find himself in serious trouble.

This is also the story of a young woman of surpassing beauty and remarkable intelligence, sometimes known as Ringo. Her father, the world’s greatest Beatles fan, is in the declining stages of dementia.

This is also a story about an alien from a planet twelve lightyears from Earth tasked with the unenviable undertaking to repair the damage he caused to Earth thousands of years ago.

Who are the Hybrids? They are us, or is it we are them?

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Mr Perkins takes Charge by Suzanne Stephenson

Mr Perkins takes Charge by Suzanne Stephenson

This is a very different story about a cat. One day Mr Perkins strolls into a lawyers office out of nowhere .Is he just a stray or a magical cat, who can make changes to the lives of people he meets at the law offices? The antics of Mr Perkins will amuse and sometimes mystify you. This is a Retiredstory for anyone who likes cats ,or a story for those who work in an office and think “what if”. Come and meet a very superior cat who may just bring a bit of sunshine to your life.

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Emma’s Perfect Puppy by Maleena Imbeah

About Featured Book: Emma’s Perfect Puppy by Maleena Imbeah

Emma has wanted a puppy for as long as she can remember. She is eight years old, almost nine, and on a mission to achieve this long-standing dream. It’s now or never, she believes. But her parents and older sister think she is not responsible enough to own a puppy. Despite the many obstacles in her way, she is unwavering in her quest for a puppy of her own. She is determined to do whatever it takes to get and keep a puppy forever. It’s a story of determination, challenges, love, and surprise. Will her long-standing dream ever be fulfilled?

Maleena Imbeah was born in Ghana, West Africa. She was educated at Achimota School in Accra and then at the University of Ghana, Legon. She then went overseas for postgraduate studies. After her studies, she lived and worked in different countries for over forty years.

Maleena self-published her first children’s book, Akos Moves Back to Africa in 2015, in paperback format. She had previously self-published a Ghanaian language book Let’s Speak Fanti in 2014, in paperback and audio formats. Both of her books are selling on Amazon. She also self-published a memoir about her 40 years of travels, in 2016, to share her experiences with family and friends.

On her retirement in 2018, she returned home to Ghana where she lives with her husband. They have two adult daughters. Maleena has since resumed writing and has also taken up gardening and fish farming as hobbies.

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Shades of Mortality by Jamal Barbari

About Shades of Mortality by Jamal Barbari:

Gather around the immortal fire and listen to time traveling, universe hopping, interdimensional storytellers who share with you the stories of life, death, love, and despair across the cosmos in Jamal Barbari’s debut short story collection, Shades of Mortality. Paired with each tale is a unique illustration drawn by 9 different talented artists who show their interpretation of 20 unique stories. This collection weaves the audience through dynamic tales across the multiverse and will have you question the very essence of mortality and what it means to you.

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David God’s Chosen Crucible by Joseph Ganci

David God’s Chosen Crucible by Joseph Ganci

Witness the heart-pounding and narrow escapes from the vengeful King Saul.
Eventually, and in desperation, David seeks sanctuary with Achish, the Philistine prince who calls David a friend, even giving him a Philistine village and inviting him to battle against Israel.
Be a party to the kidnapping of David’s two wives and his ferocious battle against the shapeshifting Amalekites.
Be a witness as he wins them back and, in doing so, captures a vast treasure trove of flocks, herds, and gold.
Come and join the battle at Mount Gilboa and the destruction of Saul and his sons foretold by the witch of Endor.
Celebrate the fall of the city of waters and the last puzzle piece needed to establish the empire of Israel.
Look down from the high walls of Rabbah and learn of the needed destruction of Uriah the Hittite.
Stand invited to the marriage ceremony of David and his soulmate Bathsheba, the future mother of Solomon, the future king of Israel.

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Concerning Intelletual Suicide in The Human Race by Massimo Fantini

About Concerning Intelletual Suicide in The Human Race by Massimo Fantini:

Intellectual suicide corresponds to the more or less conscious decision to switch off the brain and renounce rational thought in favor of attitudes dictated by superstitions, by established habits, by prejudices, by common places. The effects of irrational choices – made with the brain switched off – can be devastating for oneself and for the others. Examples range from conformism, to religious superstitions, to ideological fundamentalism, just to name a few possibilities.

Tommaso, the protagonist of this debate, is the victim of his parents’ intellectual suicide, perpetrated through procreation. Procreation – the unilateral act by which a couple throws innocent individuals into the stillicidium of life, without weighing the consequences that the hell of existence will have on them – is the most heinous form of intellectual suicide in the human race, not least because of the scale of its consequences.

The author’s intention is to shine the spotlight on the one reality that unites us all, that accompanies our lives from birth until death, but which is casted to our periphery: the human condition.

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The Tales of Zren Janin by ML Dunker

The Tales of Zren Janin by ML Dunker

“A deliberately paced work, but one with an expansive and ultimately engrossing setting.” – Kirkus review of A Gift of the Stars
“…new readers will fall for Zren, who often doubts himself and his abilities but tries his hardest to be whatever his friends need him to be. Although this fantasy tale is written for young adults, it’s sure to appeal to adult readers as well.” – Kirkus review of War and Wrens
“…engaging adventure-series” – Kirkus review of Exile: A New Beginning

The Tales of Zren Janin are stories of adventure, political intrigue, soldiers, spies, and bravery where no one is safe, promises are casually broken, and justice demands a price. The five book series is complete, and there is a sixth bnous book containing short stories in the Zreniverse.
For readers who like great worldbuilding in a South Pacific setting, heart-pounding escapes, stories about spies, saboteurs, and survivors when the odds are never in their favor.

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The Tales of Zren Janin boxed set by ML Dunker

The Tales of Zren Janin boxed set by ML Dunker

Three strangers race across two countries with only one goal: to survive.
Kerek, Matasi, and Vikland are three countries squabbling like quarrelsome siblings. The Kerek King has allowed banditry against anyone with a different language or skin color, and the Vikland Empress has had enough of her travelers injured and killed outside of her borders. Matasi has also suffered from Kerek’s brutality but has the money and power – or so the Triune Council believes – to break Kerek without bloodshed.

In a war of words and weapons, who will win? For when blood is shed, it is always the young and the poor who pay the greatest price.

The Tales of Zren Janin are stories of adventure, political intrigue, soldiers, spies, and bravery where no one is safe, promises are casually broken, and justice demands a price.
For readers who like great worldbuilding in a South Pacific setting, heart-pounding escapes, stories about spies, saboteurs, and survivors when the odds are never in their favor.
“A deliberately paced work, but one with an expansive and ultimately engrossing setting.” – Kirkus review
“…new readers will fall for Zren, who often doubts himself and his abilities but tries his hardest to be whatever his friends need him to be. Although this fantasy tale is written for young adults, it’s sure to appeal to adult readers as well.” – Kirkus review of War and Wrens
“…engaging adventure-series” – Kirkus review
The boxed set of The Tales of Zren Janin contains all five of the previously published books and a sixth book, What Zren Didn’t Know, comprised of bonus stories of what happened to the Wrens before Zren’s stories begin, events in the books told from others’ point of view, and what happened to the survivors.

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